Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a Charlotte FC match

Friday, Aug. 7

⚽ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on Atlas FC at Bank of America Stadium. | $32+ | 7:30pm | Details

🥊 See the Professional Fighters League bring an MMA card to Bojangles Coliseum. | $44+ | 3pm | Details

🎸 Vibe to The Fray at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $27+ | 3pm | Details

🍜 Visit a festival-style Asian night market at Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Company featuring food vendors, music, and outdoor cultural market vibes. | Free | 5-11pm | Details

🧘 Unwind with a glow-themed yoga session with a post-class social with vendors at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | $39.19 | 6-9pm | Details

⚾️ Take the family to a Knights baseball game against the Durham Bulls at Truist Field and stick around for fireworks. | $20+ | 7:04pm | Details

🎊 Pull up to Hoppin' in South End for a summer social with music, games, raffles and drink specials. | $12.91+ | 7-10pm | Details

🎼 Hear singer and guitarist Jonathan Butler live at Middle C Jazz. | $82.15-$101.15 | 6pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from comedian George Wallace at The Comedy Zone. | $42.88+ | 8:45pm | Details

Saturday, Aug. 8

🛍️ Shop from a SouthPark market featuring 30-plus local shops and makers at Legion Brewing. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details

🪩 Party with a Cumbia Rave at The Underground. | $10+ | 9pm | Details

🎸 Rock out to Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Spectrum Center. | $69+ | 7:30pm | Details

🎶 Meet up with friends for an instrumental jam session from Organ Fairchild at Smokey Joe's Cafe. | 9:30pm | $12.51+ | Details

👑 Enjoy a drag show while you enjoy brunch at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery as proceeds benefit Hearts United for Good. | $30.87+ | 3-5pm | Details

💘 Meet your love match at Coffee Republic in a speed dating session for ages 25-40.| $36.21 | 3-5pm | Details

🐑 Stop by Whitewater Center to pet and feed babydoll sheep, mini Nubian goats and livestock guard dogs before they become residents at Wildwoods. | Free | 10am-2pm | Details

⚽️ See Charlotte Independence vs. Greenville Triumph SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $10 | 7pm | Details

Sunday, Aug. 9

🛍️ Shop from an open-air makers market at Birkdale Village featuring rotating local vendors selling jewelry, décor, baked goods, and artisan goods. | Free | 11am | Details

🎶 Vibe to Mumford & Sons with Medium Build at Spectrum Center. | $48+ | 7:30pm | Details

🎶 Hear Bronco live at Ovens Auditorium. | $74+ | 8pm | Details

🛍️ Take a pilates class and stick around for a vendor sale at Hi-Wire Brewing. | 11am-3pm | $17.85 | Details

🍷 Stop by The Wine Vault in Elizabeth for an open mic and poetry session. | $19.32 | 5:30pm | Details

🤝 Meet friends in a speed matching session at Urban District Market. | $11.47+ | 3:30-5pm | Details

🧘 Enjoy yoga on the rooftop of Harvey B. Gantt Center before exploring exhibits. | $0-$13.42 | 12-1:30pm | Details

🥟 Learn how to make dumplings in a cooking class at Lost Worlds Brewing. | $65.86 | 12-2pm | Details

🧑‍🍳 Learn how to cook a healthy dish in a two-hour class at Burial Beer. | $65.86 | 2-4pm | Details

📚 Meet indie author Ashrael Ptah at Archive for coffee and conversation. | Free | 5-7pm | Details

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