Weekender: 33 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including an Usher & Chris Brown concert
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Usher and Chris Brown will preform at Bank of America Stadium on Friday and Saturday. Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios
It's another big weekend for live music in Charlotte, plus there's some dating events you won't want to miss.
Friday, July 17
🎶 Sing along to Usher and Chris Brown's The R&B Tour at Bank of America Stadium on Friday or Saturday. | 7:30pm both shows | $83+ | Details
🧛 See "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" at Booth Playhouse. | Runs through Aug. 9. | Prices vary | Details
🛍️ Shop from an after-dark market hosted by Thrift Market in Camp North End. | Free | 7-10pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge with Usher and Chris Brow trivia at Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a cash prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to music from vocalists Patti Austin at Middle C Jazz. | $110.15 to $136.15 | Showtimes vary | Details
🍿 See an outdoor screening of "The Sandlot" in Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 7pm | Details
🧘 Unwind with yoga at Happy Camper in NoDa. | Free | 7-8pm | Details
🧑🌾 Learn the basics of starting your own garden and paint your own pot in a workshop at the Mecklenburg County Center. | $10 | 6-7pm | Details
💞 Mingle with other singles after a workout at Norfolk Hall. | Free | 6:30-9pm | Details
Saturday, July 18
🛍️ Shop from the Handcrafted Market's Market on Camden. | 11am-5pm | Free | Details
🛻 Take the kids to see Monster Jam at Spectrum Center. | Runs through Sunday | $32 | Details
🎤 See rapper BabyChiefDoIt live at The Underground. | $30+ | 8pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to music from Camoufly at The Music Yard. | $62+ | 6pm | Details
🤘 Rock out to Chicago and Styx at Truliant Amphitheater. | $27+ | 7pm | Details
🏟️ Cheer on the Charlotte Independence as they take on the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $10+ | 7pm | Details
🤠 Check out the R&B Rodeo Festival in Concord with food trucks, line dancing, bull rides, live art and more. | $24+ | 12-9pm | Details
🎊 Pull up to Park Road Park for a family-style cookout with games, music, drinks and food. | $0-$44 | 1-8pm | Details
🪴 View a list of carnivorous plants at Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market and maybe find one you love to take home. | Free | 8:30am-1pm | Details
🀄️ Attend a Christmas in July Mahjong Tournament at Southern Lion with games, food, snacks and more. | 12-4pm | $53+ | Details
💘 Meet your match in a speed-dating session at OpenTap. Find a list of upcoming dating events here. | 3-5pm | $36+ | Details
🧁 Learn how to decorate buttercream cupcakes at The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary. | $82.85 | 5-6:30pm | Details
🥂 Enjoy a '90s-themed brunch and order a few mimosas at DTR Plaza Midwood. | Prices vary | 11am-3pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a local vendor pop-up market at Fonta Flora Brewery or PURE on The Plaza. | Free | Times vary | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater, and stick around for more shows. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
Sunday, July 19
📚 Pull up a chair and a book to read at That's Novel Books Silent Book Club in Camp North End. | Free | 9:30-11am | Details
⚽️ Stop by one of the many bars hosting watch parties for the World Cup final. | Free | Times vary | Full watch guide
🎤 Hear rapper T.I. live in concert at The Fillmore. | $149+ | 8pm | Details
👗 Slip on your sundress or linen to enjoy music from a live DJ and more. | $44+ | 2-9pm | Details
✍️ Grab your sketchbook and join a free drawing session at the Harvey B. Gantt Center. | Free | 2-4pm | Details
🍳 Take the kids to a "Moana" brunch at Urban District Market with hula lessons, a buffet and more. | $36 | 9:30-11:30am | Details
🧘 Start your day with brunch and yoga at The Grand Bohemian in Uptown. | $25 | 10-11am | Details
🧘♂️ Take a yoga class on the rooftop of the Harvey B. Gantt Center before exploring its latest exhibit. | $0-$13 | 12:30-1:30pm | Details
🍽️ Enjoy a multicourse Amalfi Coast-themed Sunday supper at one of Charlotte's best restaurants. | $90 | 5:30pm | Details
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