Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend
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Platform Sports in Lower South End is hosting "Love Island" watch parties Friday and Sunday (and weeknights) at 9pm. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Whether you're tuning in for the World Cup, "Love Island USA," the Stanley Cup or the NBA Finals, this weekend is packed with watch parties, outdoor movies and plenty of other reasons to leave the house.
Friday, June 12
π€ Catch A$AP Rocky live at Spectrum Center. | $43+ | 8:30pm | Details
π See Charlotte Ballet's "Flip," a collection of 14 dances choreographed by the ballet's dancers. | Runs through June 20; prices and showtimes vary | Details
πΈ Celebrate Olivia Rodrigo's album release day with themed trivia at Suffolk Punch South End. | Free | 7pm | Details
π¦Έ Find your next favorite comic book at Heroes Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center. | $35+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
π₯ Keep the superhero theme going with a screening of "Ant-Man" at Triple C Brewing. Free | 6pm | Details
π Bring your family, friends and appetite to Food Truck Fridays at Brookhill Village. | Free to attend | 5-9pm | Details
π§ͺ Experience Discovery Place after dark with drinks, hands-on exhibits and a kid-free crowd during "Science on the Rocks." | $24.94 | 6pm | Details
π Watch "Love Island USA" on the big screen at Platform Sports (which is also showing World Cup matches). | Free | Nightly at 9pm | Details
β½ Catch World Cup action all weekend at Charlotte bars and restaurants hosting watch parties. On Friday, the USMNT takes on Paraguay at 9pm. | Find the best places to watch in our guide.
Saturday, June 13
π¬ Watch a screening of "Men in Black" at Carolina Theatre. | $5+ | 7pm | Details
π€ Spend the day at DaBaby's Be More Grateful Fest with performances by 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and more at Route 29 Pavilion in Concord. | $199 (GA) | 1pm | Details
πΆ Move to Southern hip-hop and diasporic beats at Aura HiFi's day party. | Free with RSVP before 5:30pm | 4-10pm | Details
π§ Hear your favorite EDM throwbacks from Avicii, Calvin Harris, Zedd and more at The Music Yard. | Free | 6-11pm | Details
π Dance the night away at Havana Night in the Boileryard at Camp North End. | Free | 5-10pm | Details
π€£ Laugh along as Charlotte Comedy Theater turns audience suggestions into an improvised comedy show. | $15 | 6pm | Details
πΏ Watch a screening of "The Breakfast Club" under the stars at Fourth Ward Park in Uptown. | Free to RSVP | 7pm | Details
ποΈ Shop from more than 30 local vendors during Shop Local QC's Second Saturdays market in SouthPark, next to Legion Brewing. | Free | 11am | Details
π· Join for an afternoon BBQ bash with unlimited samples, live music, yard games and more at The Improper Backyard in Plaza Midwood. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
π· Celebrate National RosΓ© Day with a tasting on DTR Dilworth's patio. | $30 | 1pm | Details
π¦ͺ Then, continue the wine tasting with pours of orange wine and free oysters at Frenchy's Sip and Shop. | Free | Shucking begins at 1pm | Details
βΎοΈ Head Uptown for the Charlotte Knights' game against the Oklahoma City Comets. | $23+ | 6:05pm | Details
π Watch the Knicks take on the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Blinders' 60-foot screen, with drink specials and live music. | Free | 8:30pm | Details
Sunday, June 14
ποΈ Rally the group chat for the final Camden Commons of the year. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
π Cheer on the Canes during the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wooden Robot's watch parties in South End and NoDa. | Free | Game at 8pm | Details
π§ββοΈ Bring a mat and good vibes for community yoga with Yonder Yoga at Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood. | Free | 10am | Details
ποΈ Find your next thrifted fit at Thrift Pony's Vintage Market on The Green at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
π Grab Danish hot dogs, sip Free Range brews, catch live music and more at Salud Beer Shop's Porch Party. | Free | 1-5pm | Details
π¦ Escape to the New England coast for the evening with L'Ostrica's Sunday Supper. | $85 | 5:30pm | Details
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