Weekender: 37 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including Panthers preseason game
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The Panthers host the Houston Texans this Friday at Bank of America Stadium. Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios
Summer's winding down, but the weekend calendar isn't. From the Panthers' final preseason game to concerts, there's still plenty to get into.
Friday
🌮 Check out the Latin-themed food and music festival at Urban District Market. | Free | 5-10pm | Details
⚽ Cheer on the Charlotte Independence against AV Alta FC at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews. | $16+ | 7pm | Details
🏈 See the NFL preseason game between the Panthers and the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. | $14+ | 7pm | Details
💘 Find your love match in a singles mixer for 40s and 50s at Birdsong Brewing Co. | $10.38 | 7-8:30pm | Details
🎵 Hear Eslabon Armado live in concert at The Fillmore. | $82 | 8pm | Details
🎤 Listen to the sounds of Gerald Veasley and Carol Riddick at Middle C Jazz. | $50.15-$61.15 | 6pm | Details
🤣 Bring your terrible takes to Suffolk Punch and hear comedians roast them or convince you they might actually be right. | $17.85 | 7:30-9pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of "Harry Potter" movies with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
📿 Get crafty and create wood-beaded coasters at The Happy Camper Dispensary & Lounge. | Free | 7-8pm | Details
Saturday
🎶 Vibe to live music at Artisan's Palate over drinks. | Free | 6:30-9:30pm | Details
🎤 Rick Ross kicks off his national Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour with a live orchestral performance at Belk Theater. | $92.49+ | 8pm | Details
🎬 The Charlotte Asian Film Festival features Asian and Asian American cinema with screenings, filmmaker conversations, and community programming. | $15+ | 10am-8pm | Details
📚 Stop by NoDa Brewing Co. for its book and plant market with indie author signings, bookish and plant vendors, a mobile bookstore, and food and drinks. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
🌭 Pop into Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's Sausage Fest in LoSo and Ballantyne for sausages, games, live music and wiener dogs. | Free | 11am-11pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to Queen City Metalfest at The Underground. | 6pm | $17 | Details
⚾️ See the Charlotte Knights play the Memphis Redbirds at Truist Field. | $26+ | 6:05pm | Details
❣️ Meet singles ages 25-35 in a speed-dating session at Urban District Market. | $30.87 | 7pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | Prices vary | 6pm | Details
🎊 Check out the K-Pop Stan Fest at Urban District Market for live performances, games, DIY stations and more. | Free | 1pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on the Carolina Ascent in their home opener against Tampa Bay Sun FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $9+ | 7pm | Details
🍿 Watch an outdoor screening of "The Little Mermaid" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 7:30pm | Details
🧑🍳 Learn how to make tiramisu from chef Whitney Hicks in a hands-on class at Indaco. | $55 | 11:30am | Details
🛍️ Shop from local vendors at Suffolk Punch's Sunny's Market for finds like handmade goods, clothing, decor and more. | Free | 8am-3pm | Details
🎊 Make friends at CLT Social Club's day party at RSVP South End. | $20+ | 2-6pm | Details
🎊 Visit The Chamber by Wooden Robot for a pregame of the winter Kampus Krawl. | Free | 6pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the evening away to jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details
☕️ Visit Pertinacious Coffee for its collab with Seemingly Overzealous on a peanut butter ice cream topped with oat mocha latte and banana cold foam. | Free | 8am-3pm | Details
🕯️Stop by Aura & Ember, a new fragrance and candle bar, in Pineville for its grand opening. | Free | 3pm | Details
Sunday
🍞 Take a hands-on sourdough baking class at Hi-Wire Brewing, where you will learn starter care, mixing and shaping and will take home tools and dough. | $100 | 12-2pm | Details
🛍️ Stop by the pop-up market and brunch party at Monday Night Garden Co., which will have local vendors, music, games, food and drinks. | Free | 10am-4pm | Details
🎶 See Jutes live at The Underground. | $83+ | 7pm | Details
🍱 Learn how to make sushi in a hands-on class at Burial Beer. | $65.86 | 2-4pm | Details
🥟 Make dumplings in a chef-led hands-on class at Lost Worlds Brewing. | $65.86 | 12-2pm | Details
🍹 Enjoy a rum tasting at DTR Dilworth. | $30 | 2pm | Details
🎊 Pull up to The Goodyear House for its Back to Summer Bash with face painting, bubble machines, lawn games and more. | Free | 4pm | Details
🧘 Unwind with yoga on the rooftop of Harvey B. Gantt Center. | $13.42 | 12:30pm | Details
🎉 Vibe to a reggae DJ set over coffee or cocktails at Salud Cerveceria. | Free | 2-7pm | Details
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