Weekender: 35 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including a vintage market

Friday, June 26

🎤 Sing along to songs from Alex Warren live at Spectrum Center. | $79.85+ | 7:30pm | Details

🏳️‍🌈 Pull up to Hi-Wire Brewing for an aerial Pride party as a portion of the event's proceeds are donated to Time Out Youth. | $25 | 7pm | Details

🤣 Spend the evening laughing at improv jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to smooth jazz Singer Lindsey Webster at Middle C Jazz. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details

⚽️ Watch a World Cup match with friends at one of the many local sports bars. | Free | Times vary | Details

🧠 Test your knowledge of Pop Icons & Pride Anthems at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a cash prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🎤 Attend a roast battle with a list of brutal jokes that'll keep you laughing all night at Norfolk Hall. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🧘‍♀️ Unwind from the long work week with a yoga session at Romare Bearden Park. | Free | 6-7pm | Details

👂 Visit Harvey B Gantt Center to hear author and TV writer Angela Nissel and Kimberlé Crenshaw in a sit-down discussion about storytelling as part of their new Black Girls Film Camp series. | Free | 5:30-8:30pm | Details

Saturday, June 27

🪩 Dance to house beats from Berlin-based Chris Luno at Music Yard (with Axios' own Emma Way opening!). | $28 | 6-11pm | Details.

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

⚾️ See the Charlotte Knights play in Levine Children's Hospital jerseys against the Rochester Red Wings at Truist Field and stick around for post-game fireworks. Jerseys will be available for auction, with proceeds benefiting Arts for Life. | $23+ | 6:05pm | Details

🍿 See an outdoor screening of "Back to the Future" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 7pm | Details

👯‍♀️ Pull up to an ecstatic dance session at the Whitewater Center. | $15 | 2:30pm | Details

📚 Check out a family-friendly indie book festival featuring local authors at Rhino Market & Deli. | Free | 10am-2pm | Details

🎊 Stop by Victoria Yards for a celebration of Caribbean culture with bands, parade, local vendors, DJs and more. | $28.52 | 1-8pm | Details

🎊 Attend the Summer Soul Festival in Uptown with vendors, food trucks, rides and more. | Free | 11am-10:30pm | Details

🎤 See singer Joe Jackson perform live at Knight Theater. | $68+ | 8pm | Details

🥂 Bar hop in South End starting at Nickyo's Rodeo for mimosa tastings, brunch and DJ sets. | $32+ | 1pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to Southern rock and pop with Pablo Cruise & Atlanta Rhythm Section & Orleans at Ovens Auditorium. | $70+ | 7pm | Details

🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride month with a glow party at RSVP South End. | $11+ | 8pm | Details

🍳 Vibe to a trap bingo brunch at The Fillmore. | $35+ | 1pm | Details

🎊 Pull up to a day party with a DJ set at Salud with coffee, cocktails, Latin house and reggaeton music. | Free | 2-7pm | Details

🌳 Celebrate Pride in the Park of Mint Museum Randolph with vendors, performances, games, food trucks and more. | Free | 5-10:30pm | Details

📚 Attend the Charlotte African American Book Festival at Second Ward High School for emerging authors, signing, discussions and more. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details

🎧 Vibe to music in your headphones with a Pride silent disco party at Hi-Wire Brewing as a portion of proceeds benefit South Knox Pride. | Prices vary | 7:30-11:30pm | Details

🎤 Hear poetry and live music over a few drinks at Heist Brewery. | $32+ | 7-10pm | Details

☕️ Move into the afternoon with coffee and Drake music in a day party at Sugar & Sip. | $19.14 | 2pm | Details

🛍️ Shop from a list of local vendors at Charlotte Vintage Market at Optimist Hall and Lenny Boy Brewing. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details

Sunday, June 28

🛍️ Shop from a funkytown market with local vendors and live music at Groover's in South End. | Free | 2-5pm | Details

😂 See comedian Matt Rife at Spectrum Center. | $60+ | 7pm | Details

🧘‍♀️ Have a friend to meet you for a trap Pilates work session at Pearl Street Park for mimosas, a goodie bag and a throwback hip-hop and R&B playlist. | $43.89+ | 10:30am-12:30pm | Details

🎊 Party to music from a live DJ at Indigo Tea & Coffee with friends as proceeds help provide free access to therapy sessions for those in need. | $11.99+ | 4-8pm | Details

👑 Enjoy a drag show performance over brunch at The Degenerate. | $46.75+ | 11am-4pm | Details

🎨 Paint your pet on a tote bag at OpenTap over a couple drinks. | $38 | 12-2pm | Details

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