Weekender: 33 things to do in Charlotte this weekend
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Charlotte Vintage Market will return to Optimist Hall Sunday, May 31, from 11am-7pm. Photo: Axios archives
May may be coming to an end, but some of the month's big events — including NoDa 5K or Charlotte Vintage Market — are making their return this weekend.
Friday, May 29
🌌 Check out ConCarolinas at Hilton Charlotte University Place for a sci-fi and fantasy convention with vendors, gaming, a costume contest and more. | $40+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
🎉 Celebrate The Pub at Uptown's first anniversary with a DJ, ticket giveaways, plus food and drink specials. | Free | 6pm | Details
🎤 See comedian Loni Love at Headliners in Uptown. | $39.70+ | 8pm | Details
⚾️ Take the family to see the Charlotte Knights play the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field and stick around for post-game fireworks. | $27+ | 7:04pm | Details
🏃♂️ Participate in a 24-hour relay race at the Whitewater Center. | $165 | Runs through Saturday | Details
🍿 Watch a screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of TV show drama from Bravo with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🖼️ View "Caravaggio | Revolution," a new exhibition at Mint Museum Uptown. | $0–$25 | Runs through October | Details
🇦🇲 Get a taste of Armenian culture at the Armenian Food Festival at St. Sarkis Armenian Church. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
💎 Shop for some new accessories from The International Gem & Jewelry Show at The Park Expo & Conference Center. | $8.24+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
🍷 Connect with other Anime lovers over wine at Starlight on 22nd. | $24+ | 6-9pm | Details
🎊 Attend Femme Fest, a two-day DIY charity music festival, at Snug Harbor. | $25-$45 | Runs through Saturday | Details
🏓 Connect with other women over pickleball at Tipsy Pickle. | Free | 11am-1pm | Details
Saturday, May 30
🏃 Run in the NoDa 5K at NoDa Brewing's North End Taproom and stick around for the live music afterparty. Proceeds benefit Mad Miles' More Than Miles Scholarship. | $50+ | 6pm | Details
🛍️ Shop Promenade on Providence with a bingo card, then stroll to get stamps from other merchants that you'll be able to use for a chance to win a $500+ gift prize and hang out for food and drink tastings. | Free | 2-5pm | Details
🍻 Stop by Gilde Brewery for their Cord Broyhan drink release and a cornhole tournament with prizes. | Free | 10am | Details
🌇 Visit Fahrenheit for a tiki party with tropical-inspired cocktails, live DJ sets and rooftop views. | Free | 4pm | Details
🪴 Shop from a rare plant market featuring local and regional vendors with pots, accessories and plant care essentials at Vaulted Oak Brewing. | Free | 1pm | Details
☕️ Sip from coffee at Night Swim's grand opening at Queensbridge Collective. | Free | 8am-4pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | $15 | 8pm | Details
🎊 Celebrate Connolly's on 5th's 25th anniversary with outdoor festivities, live music, Irish step dancing performances and more. | Free | 12-11pm | Details
🎤 See singer Hank Williams Jr. live in concert at Truliant Amphitheater. | $35+ | 6:30pm | Details
🎶 Hear Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, and Stephanie Mills perform live in concert at Spectrum Center. | Price vary | 8pm | Details
⛹️♀️ Cheer on the Charlotte Crown as they take on the Savannah Steel at Bojangles Coliseum. | $22+ | 7pm | Details
👑 Pull up to a R.A.I.N AIDS Walk After Party at Hi- Wire Brewing with a drag show and help fundraise for the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network. | Free | 12:30-2:30pm | Details
🎊 Attend Trio's Wellness Festival with workout classes, DJ sets, pickleball, vendors and more. | $23.18+ | 11am-3pm | Details
🥂 Slip on your Moo Moo and cheers to mimosas while DJ Fannie Mae plays R&B for you to line dance the day away. | $20+ | 11am-3pm | Details
Sunday, May 31
🎤 Vibe to Machine Gun Kelly at Truliant Amphitheater. | $19+ | 7pm | Details
🏉 Watch Anthem RC take on California Legion at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $10+ | 4pm | Details
⚽️ See USMNT play Senegal at Bank of America Stadium. | $38+ | 3:30pm | Details
🥳 Celebrate Moo & Brew's anniversary in Plaza Midwood with live music. | $33.85 | 4-11pm | Details
🎤 See comedian Michael Blaustein at The Comedy Zone. | $42-$55 | 8:45pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from over 40 vendors at Charlotte Vintage Market in Optimist Hall. | Free | 11am-7pm | Details
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