35 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including Queen's Feast
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Grey's Diner is among the 120+ restaurants participating in Charlotte Restaurant Week. Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios
It's another weekend for food with the kickoff of Charlotte's restaurant week β plus there's a Peruvian Festival in Uptown.
Friday, July 24
π Try a new restaurant during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week (Summer Edition) at participating restaurants. | Times, locations and prices vary | Details
π§ See Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" at Booth Playhouse. | Showtimes vary | Prices vary | Details
π§ Test your knowledge of Y2K movies with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
π©° Learn beginner-friendly aerial basics at Aerial CLT. | $5 | Times vary | Details
π€ Rock out to Lynyrd Skynyrd x Foreigner at Truliant Amphitheater. | $35+ | 6:30pm | Details
πΆ Vibe to reggae music from Buju Banton w/ Stephen Marley at The Amp Ballantyne. | $193+ | 7pm | Details
βΎοΈ Take the family to watch Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides at Truist Field and stick around for post-game fireworks. | $23+ | 7:04pm | Details
π€£ Laugh the night away to jokes from Mike Epps at The Comedy Zone. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details
π Learn how to make and cook pasta at Pilot Brewing. | $65.86 | 7-9pm | Details
π€ Hear live music and poetry or step up to the open mic at Lost Worlds Brewing. | $19.14 | 7:30pm | Details
πΆ Take your pup to a yappy hour dog social at Vaulted Oak Brewing. | Free | Details
π Enjoy a night of laughter at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30-9pm | Details
ποΈ Shop from local vendors at Manifest Market on Friday and Saturday. | Free | Times vary | Details
Saturday, July 25
π΅πͺ Check out the Charlotte Peruvian Festival for music, art, food and more at Victoria Yards. | 12pm | $20 (at the entrance) | Details
π§ Unwind to a music-driven yoga experience at Whitewater Center. | $15 | 2:30pm | Details
πΏ See an outdoor screening of "The Big Green" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 7pm | Details
π€ Catch rapper Fetty Wap live in concert at the Fillmore. | $98 | 8pm | Details
β½οΈ Attend the MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration at Romare Bearden Park with family-friendly games, live music, guest appearances and more. | Free | Runs to Sunday | Details
π€ See Toosii and Ann Marie at Ovens Auditorium. | 7pm | $49+ | Details
πΆ Sing along to Michael Jackson songs at The Underground. | $14+ | 8pm | Details
π¨ Show off your artistic skills in a watercolor class at Summit Coffee. | $38 | 4-6pm | Details
π Meet your love match at Pilot Brewing in a speed dating session for ages 25β40. | $36.21 | 7-9pm | Details
π Visit Canteen for a LGBTQ+ singles mixer. | $17.85 | 6:30-8pm | Details
Sunday, July 26
πΎ Have Sunday funday at Boileryard Brunch in Camp North End with drinks and music from a list of DJs. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
πͺπ¬ Explore Egypt in a virtual reality experience at Blume Studios. | Prices vary | Runs through Aug.30 | Details
π Attend the Carefree Black Girl Cookout at Victoria Yards for vendors, games, food and more. | $0-$55 | 2-8pm | Details
πΈ Rock out to Shinedown live in concert at Spectrum Center. | $47+ | 7pm | Details
π€ See 42 Dugg and Babyface Ray live in concert at The Fillmore. | $40.85+ | 8pm | Details
π§ββοΈ Take a yoga class on the rooftop of the Harvey B. Gantt Center in Uptown. | $0-$13.42 | 12:30-1:30pm | Details
π Enjoy a drag brunch at Muraya. | $23.28 | 11am-2pm | Details
π Pull up to the Queen City Coolerfest with coolers and lawn chairs to vibe to music from a live DJ at Symphony Park. | $17+ | 3-9pm | Details
π―οΈ Create a custom candle at Burial Beer- House of Relics. | $44.51 | 2-4pm | Details
βοΈ Enjoy a Latin coffee party at RSVP South End. | $30+ | 11am-4pm | Details
π Meet up with other readers for a book club at DTR Dilworth. | 2-3:30pm | Details
π½οΈ Enjoy a multicourse dinner at Duke Mansion with Southern Authors. | $161 | 6:30-9pm | Details
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