Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including food and drink festivals
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
Uptown will have plenty of food options June 5-7 for the Taste of Charlotte Festival. Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios
I hope you're hungry because, with the Taste of Charlotte Festival, R&B Mimosa Festival and the Lemon Drop Festival on the calendar, you could be eating and drinking your way through this weekend.
Friday, June 5
🥍 See the Premier Lacrosse League at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $40+ | 6pm | Details
🎤 Hear Sam Barber live at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $45+ | 7pm | Details
🍿 Catch a screening of "Avengers: Age of Ultron" at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of "Love Island" with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🍴 Eat your way through the Taste of Charlotte Festival in Uptown. | Free entry. Food coins $2+| 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday; 11am-6pm Sunday | Details
🎭 See "Charlotte Squawks" at Booth Playhouse. | $39+ | Showtimes vary | Details
🍹 Order a pink drink from one of 30 businesses across the Charlotte area for a portion of proceeds to benefit NICU families across the Carolinas. | Prices vary | Runs through June 30 | Details
🤣 Spend the evening laughing at jokes in a comedy showcase at Norfolk Hall. | $15 | 7-9pm | Details
🏀 Watch the NBA Finals at Blinders Sports Lounge for drink specials and game day vibes with other fans. | Free | 7-10pm | Details
🏳️🌈 Celebrate Pride month by partying to music from DJs at Aura HiFi. | $11.99+ | 9pm-2am | Details
🛋️ Check out an interior designer showcase at Southern Lion in Pineville. | $19.14 | 12-5pm | Details
Saturday, June 6
⛹️♀️ Cheer on Charlotte Crown as they take on Savannah Steel at Bojangles Coliseum. | $21+ | 4pm | Details
🎤 Hear Ari Lennox live in concert at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $47 | 8pm | Details
🎥 Watch a screening of "The Goonies" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 7pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a list of local vendors at Front Porch CLT on Thrift Road. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🍾 Spend the day drinking at the RnB Mimosa Festival in Uptown. | $61+ | 12-4pm | Details
🍋 Drink your way through the Lemon Drop Festival at Pearl Street Park and stick around for vendors, music and food trucks. | $47+ | 2-8pm | Details
🖼️ Visit TAOH Outdoor Gallery for local artwork, music and workshops. | Free | 3pm | Details
🍳 Meet with a friend for a 90s brunch at DTR Plaza Midwood. | Free | 11am | Details
🌭 Participate in a hot dog eating contest at Goldie's to win a cash prize and a year's worth of weiners. | Free | 2pm | Details
🤣 Enjoy a night of improv comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | $5 | 4pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a list of local vendors with the Bowl Street Market at The Bowl in Ballantyne. | Free | 10am-3pm | Details
🍷 Sip Rosé in a tasting at The Bohemian in Plaza Midwood. | $53+ | 12-9pm | Details
👨🍳 Learn how to chef up a taste of Tuscany with a multicourse cooking class from steak to a lemon olive oil cake at The Foodie School in Fort Mill. | $103 | 6:30-9pm | Details
Sunday, June 7
🎤 Vibe to Nick Jonas live in concert at The Fillmore. | $110+ | 8pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a local vendor market at Ford Green in Camp North End. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
⚽️ Count down to the World Cup by joining Uptown football club at Victoria Yards for a quick game. | Free | 5-8pm | Details
Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board. Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing, which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event.