Weekender: 31 things to do in Charlotte this Memorial Day weekend

Friday, May 22

🎤 See Chance the Rapper live in concert at The Amp Ballantyne. | $122+ | 7:30pm | Details

🎊 Grab a tropical frozen drink from a disco luau and vibe to music at Canteen in Camp North End. | Free | 4:30-9:30pm | Details

🍿 Watch a screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy" over a beer at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details

🧠 Test your knowledge of American history with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🎷 Vibe to music from saxophonist Gerald Albright at Middle C Jazz. | $78-$96 | 7:45pm | Details

🏎️ Check out race cars, shop gear and virtually drive cars with the SimRacing Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details

🖼️ View "Caravaggio | Revolution," a new exhibit at Mint Museum Uptown. | $0–$25 | Runs through October | Details

🎶 Enjoy beats from Smoakland at Rabbit Hole in Plaza Midwood. | $31+ | 9pm | Details

🎶 Spend the evening at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts for an R&B bingo night for a chance to win a prize. | $23+ | 7-10pm | Details

🎊 Meet up with other Divine Nine members to celebrate Carolina Greek Picnic at events all weekend around town. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details

Saturday, May 23

🏮 Attend the Water Lantern Festival at Symphony Park with live music, food and activities. | $36.99 | 5:30pm | Details

🛍️ Shop from the 36th Street Market at The Chamber by Wooden Robot Brewery in NoDa for local vendors, music and food trucks. | Free | 2-6pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | $15 | 6pm | Details

🏟️ Cheer on Charlotte FC vs. New England Revolution at Bank of America Stadium. | $31+ | 7:30pm | Details

😂 Be entertained by a comedy showcase at Crowntown NoDa. | $10 | 8:30pm | Details

🎤 See Willie Nelson in concert at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $37+ | 7:30pm | Details

🏃‍♂️ Spend Memorial Day weekend at Whitewater Center with a trail race on Saturday and stick around for live music in the evenings. | Free. Parking is $13. | Runs through Sunday | Details

🎊 Pull up to The Spoke Easy to play games, vibe to music and enjoy raffles and shop vendors. | $10+ | 7-11pm | Details

☕️ Stop by Vaulted Oak Brewing to enjoy a Black Cat Coffee tasting with up to six 12-ounce pours of coffee and matcha. | $52 | 11am-12:30pm | Details

🪩 Party into the long weekend with DJs spinning music at a day party at Pinhouse. | $17+ | 3pm-midnight | Details

Sunday, May 24

🧑‍🌾 Support local farmers and bakers at Birkdale Village Farmers Market. | Free | 10am-3pm | Details

🏁 Attend the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | $157+ | 6pm | Details

🍾 Party at Boileryard Brunch with local vendors and music sets from live DJs in Camp North End. | Free | 12-4pm | Details

📺 Watch HBO's "Euphoria" with other fans and stick around for trivia at Blinders. | Free | 7-10pm | Details

🤣 Laugh at jokes from Zainab Johnson at The Comedy Zone. | $30+ | Times vary | Details

🎈Have a Sunday fun day vibe with A 704 Party with music sets from live DJs and drinks at HopFly. | $12+ | 2-6pm | Details

🎉 Check out The Soul Food Festival at Romare Bearden Park for live R&B, DJ sets, activations, food and drink. | $11+ | 2-10pm | Details

🧘 Unwind with a yoga flow at Happy Camper in NoDa. | Free | 11am | Details

Monday, May 25

⛹️‍♀️ Cheer on Charlotte Crown as they take on Greensboro Groove at Bojangles Coliseum. | $22+ | 7pm | Details

🤔 Test your knowledge with trivia at Kilted Buffalo for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🎤 Take the stage of a comedy open mic at Triple C Brewing to test some of your best jokes. | Free | 7pm | Details

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