Weekender: 35 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including a book festival
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BookPalooza is at Truist Field this Saturday. Photo: Anna Lee Photos/Courtesy of Charlotte BookPalooza
There are a few festivals you'll want to add to your calendar this weekend, from one for book lovers to another for music fans.
Friday, Oct. 9
🏁 Attend the Ecosave 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | $28+ | 5pm | Details
🎶 See Phoebe Bridgers live in concert at Spectrum Center. | Prices vary | 7:30pm | Details
🎵 Vibe to Edith Marquez live at Ovens Auditorium. | $63+ | 8pm | Details
🩰 See a ballet performance choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November, Alejandro Cerrudo and German American duo FLOCK. | Prices vary | Runs through Oct. 24 | Details
😱 Face your fears at SCarowinds with haunted mazes, spooky rides and performances. | $55 | Runs through Nov. 1 | Details
🍝 Learn how to make pumpkin ravioli with a brown butter sage sauce at Hi-Wire Brewing and Noble Cider Taproom in a chef-led class. | $64.80 | 6:30pm | Details
🎤 Sing your heart out in karaoke at Bar Fly in Camp North End. | Free | 9pm | Details
🇩🇪 Celebrate Oktoberfest with German bier, vendors, music and games at OMB Ballantyne. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
Saturday, Oct. 10
🚣 Build your own boat and compete to see if your vessel can withstand the rapids at Whitewater Center. | $50 | 12-4pm | Details
🏀 Pull up to the Hornets' Purple And Teal Day at Spectrum Center. | Free | 12:30pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on FC Dallas at Bank of America Stadium. | $30+ | 7:30pm | Details
🎤 See comedian Adrian Uribe at Ovens Auditorium. | $53+ | 8pm | Details
🏰 Meet up with friends at Carolina Renaissance Festival for hands-on games, rides, performances and more. | $23.99+ | Runs Saturdays and Sunday through Nov. 22 | Details
🎶 Vibe to live music with Confluence Music Fest at Suffolk Punch South End. | Free | 2-10pm | Details
🩷 Participate in the More than Pink Walk at American Legion Memorial Stadium to support those with breast cancer and help raise funds toward finding a cure. | Free | 7-11am | Details
🥕 Attend the VegFest in Victoria Yards to celebrate veganism by connecting with local, regional and national vendors | Free | 12-6pm | Details
🎉 Celebrate Triple C Brewing Company's anniversary with live music, a vendor market and Low Country boil. | Free | 12-10pm | Details
🍷 Connect with other wine lovers at Folia for music from a live DJ, games and drinks. | $12 | 5-9pm | Details
🧘 Unwind with yoga at Sip City Market & Bottle Shop and stay around for a matcha, mimosa or mocktail. | Donation-based | 10am-11am| Details
🤩 Meet Meagan Good-Majors and the cast of Tyler Perry's "Sistas" hosted by Loni Love at Booth Playhouse for discussions, interactive experiences and more. | $47+ | 6pm | Details
🎨 Learn how to make mosaic coasters in a hands-on class at MakerSpace. | $59.75 | 10am-1pm | Details
📚 Attend the BookPalooza at Truist Field with other book lovers to meet authors, pick up books and more. | $5 | 11am-4pm | Details
🍂 Take the family to Tipsy Pickle's fall festival with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, games, vendors and more. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
👑 Watch a drag show at The Chamber by Wooden Robot Brewery, with proceeds benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. | Free | 7:30pm | Details
Sunday, Oct. 11
🎭 See The Marvin Gaye Musical at Ovens Auditorium. | Prices vary | 3pm | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets in a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks. | $22+ | 7pm | Details
🚴 Explore Charlotte by bike with Biketoberfest and enjoy an after party at Triple C Brewing Company | $0-$55 | 12-6:30pm | Details
🎊 Check out the Gluten Freedom Fest at Monday Night Brewing for gluten free food, vendors, drinks, live entertainment | $0-$25 | 11am-8pm | Details
🍿 Watch "Abby" at The Gantt Center as part of its classic Black cinema series. | Free | 2pm | Details
📚 Meet indie author M.N. Carter at Archive for conversations around storytelling and culture. | Free | 5pm | Details
🍾 Sip on mimosas with the Mimosa Festival at Lenny Boy Brewing Company and stick around for music, vendors and food trucks. | $47+ | 12-5pm | Details
🇩🇴 Immerse yourself in Dominican culture with live music, dancing, food and more at Boileryard in Camp North End. | Free | 12-6pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to live jazz at C& W Steakhouse in Ballantyne. | $25.88 | 4-7pm | Details
🎤 Listen to a storytelling showcase at Heist Brewery. | $9 | 8-9:30pm | Details
🛋️ Shop from local vendors at Hope Has a Home Market at NoDa Brewing Co. | Free | 1pm | Details
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