Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including AC/DC and J. Cole concerts
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J. Cole preformed at the Spectrum Center in 2019 at the NBA All Star Game. He returns for two shows this Friday and Saturday. Photo: David Sherman/Getty Images
We're vibing to live music all weekend, from an AC/DC concert at Bank of America Stadium to the kick off of J. Cole's upcoming tour at Spectrum.
Friday, July 10
🎤 Hear rapper J. Cole in concert at Spectrum Center. | $72+ | 8pm Friday and Saturday | Details
⚽️ FIFA World Cup watch parties are happening across Charlotte, and we've got a guide on where to watch. | Free | Runs through July 19 | Details
⚾️ Take the family to see Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds at Truist Field and stick around for postgame fireworks. | $31+ | 7:04pm | Details
🎼 Vibe to guitarist Peter White at Middle C Jazz. | $70.15+ | 6pm | Details
🎶 Enjoy a night of R&B music with friends over drinks at Folia in South End. | $13.42+ | 10pm-2am | Details
🎭 See Hairspray the musical at Matthews Playhouse. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away with jokes from North Carolina comics at Norfolk Hall. | $15 | 7:30-9pm | Details
Saturday, July 11
🏉 See USA Rugby vs Zimbabwe Rugby at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $25+ | 7:30pm | Details
🎸 Vibe to AC/DC "Power Up Tour" at Bank of America Stadium. | $100+ | 7:30pm | Details
🎶 Hear Blackberry Smoke live at Ovens Auditorium. | $36+ | 8pm | Details
🎊 Celebrate the summer at Victoria Yards with live music, art vendors, live painting and kids activities. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
🍿 Catch an outdoor movie screening of "Remember the Titans" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 7pm | Details
🎉 Attend a morning wellness party at The Music Yard to support earthquake relief for Venezuela with a pre-event run, coffee and light bites, DJs, mat pilates and sculpt classes and raffles. | $13.54+ | 10am-2pm | Details
👑 Enjoy a drag performance from The Vanity House over brunch at Catalú. | $30.59+ | 11am-2pm | Details
🧘♀️ Spend the morning at OpenTap with yoga and cold brew. | 9am-11:30am | $25+ | Details
🤠 Attend a Rodeo Festival with horses, food trucks, live DJs, barrel racing, bull rides and cowboy contests in Davidson. | $28+ | 3-8pm | Details
🛍️ Shop at a local market at The River District with vendors, live music and Mahjong. | Free | 10:30am-2:30pm | Details
🐈 Stop by Pilot Brewing to adopt kittens or order a drink to benefit Three Brothers Animal Rescue. | Free | 1-4pm | Details
🎶 Sing your heart out to R&B music with rotating DJs at The Music Yard. | Prices vary | 6-11pm | Details
😂 Laugh at jokes from local comics at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | $15 | Showtimes vary | Details
🛍️ Shop from local vendors at Backyard at Burial Brewing Co in Plaza Midwood. | Free | 1-5pm | Details
☕️ Enjoy a morning coffee over a reggaeton DJ set at Salud Cerveceria. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
Sunday, July 12
🎤 See NE-YO & AKON live in concert at Truliant Amphitheater. | $35+ | 8pm | Details
🛍️ Shop for handmade crafts from SouthPark Artisan Showcase at Symphony Park. | Free | 10am-6pm | Details
🤑 Stroll through a local vintage vendor market in Camp North End hosted by Thrift Pony. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
📚 Visit the Duke Mansion for a celebration of modern coastal and expat authors over a multicourse dinner and drinks. | $161.90 | 6:30-9pm | Details
🎉 Party to music from a live DJ at Puttery as ticket proceeds provide access to free therapy. | $11.99+ | 11am-4pm | Details
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