Axios Charlotte

July 31, 2026
๐ Hello, Friday! It's McKenzie, wishing you a lovely last day of July.
โ๏ธ Today's weather: Sunny, with a high of 90 and a low of 71.
๐ Happy birthday to our members Dan Manchon, Caroline Stoneman, Katie O'Donovan and Caroline Sandman!
๐ 1 big thing: Axios Charlotte hit a major milestone this week โ 1,500 members! To celebrate, we're giving away two $200 gift cards to Henrietta's โ become a member by Aug. 5 to be entered to win.
This newsletter is 692 words, a 2.5-minute read.
1 big thing: ๐๏ธ It's time to make your August plans
Don't worry, Charlotte, summer isn't slowing down yet.
What to expect: August is bringing tons of major events, including big-name concerts, soccer matches, Pride, Broadway shows and the soft launch of football season.
- Here's a preview of what the month has in store:
๐ถ Aug. 1โ2: Tame Impala's Deadbeat Tour with Djo at Spectrum Center.
๐ฅ Aug. 2: Cajรณn Festival, a celebration of Afro-Peruvian music, dance and culture, at Levine Plaza.
โฝ๏ธ Aug. 4, 7 and 11: Charlotte FC hosts Pumas UNAM, Atlas FC and CF Pachuca during Leagues Cup at Bank of America Stadium.
๐ชฉ Aug 8: The Cumbia Rave at The Underground.
๐ธ Aug. 8: Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Spectrum Center.
๐ถ Aug. 9: Mumford & Sons with Medium Build at Spectrum Center.
๐ญ Aug. 11โ16: "& Juliet" at Belk Theater.
๐ค Aug. 14: Tim McGraw with 49 Winchester at Truliant Amphitheater.
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Aug. 15โ16: Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade in Uptown.
New jobs to check out
๐ผ See who's hiring around the city.
- Marketing and Audience Engagement Manager at Caroline Calouche & Co.
- Director of Development at Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte.
- Sales Associate at JT Posh.
Want more opportunities? Check out our Job Board.
Hiring? Post a job.
2. ๐ Hello, football season
NFL training camp is underway.
Why it matters: Carolina Panthers fans will have their first opportunity to see this season's team tonight at Bank of America Stadium during Fan Fest.
What to expect: Gates open at 5pm. There will pre-practice performances starting at 5:30.
- Players will take the field at 6:30 for warmups, followed by practice at 7:30.
- Practice will run until around 8:45 and will be followed by fireworks and a laser show.
If you go: Tickets are $5 (plus fees) and benefit Carolina Panthers charities.
3. ๐ Hot homes for sale
This week's hot homes come with plenty of extras, from this Windsor Park home with a sauna to another property where the entertainment options don't stop at the finished basement with a home theater.
4508 Ivanhoe Pl โ $524,900
Zoom in: 4 beds, 3 baths and 1,546 square feet
Notable features: Front porch, open layout, wood floors, four person sauna, walk-in closets, patio and fenced-in yard.
4. New taco truck and other speed reads
๐ฎ Superica's Strawberry Hill location is debuting its taco truck today โ find it parked outside the restaurant from 5-8pm. (Instagram)
๐บ Pilot Brewing will celebrate its eighth anniversary on Aug. 8 with an all-day party in Plaza Midwood, the brewery tells Axios.
๐งฑ Discovery Place Science will host LEGO Build & Talk, an interactive pop-up using LEGO activities to spark conversations about online safety for kids, from Aug. 3-31. (Discovery Place)
๐ Charlotte Hornets legend Dell Curry and Mimosa Grill executive chef Scott Wallen are partnering with No Kid Hungry to host a free cooking demonstration at the Uptown Farmers Market on Saturday at 10:15am (Instagram).
New events to check out
๐ See what's going on around the city.
- Charlotte Crown Bluey Appearance at Bojangles Coliseum Aug 2: Bluey is coming to the Charlotte Crown professional women's basketball game at Bojangles Coliseum. Fans can get a ticket to the game and exclusive access to a meet-and-greet for just $30.
Want more things to do? Check out our Event Board.
Hosting? Purchase an Event Listing.
5. ๐ 1 bite to go: Celebrating 30 years
Mimosa Grill in Uptown is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a new menu and dining deals.
Why it matters: Mimosa Grill is one one of Charlotte's oldest restaurants.
Dig in: Chef Scott Wallen, owner Tom Sasser and director of operations Tripp Cagle created the menu that's both approachable with a touch of flair. A few menu highlights include:
๐ฆ Carolina crab cakes ($16)
๐ Pepper pappardelle ragu ($26)
๐ Oven roasted Joyce Farms half chicken ($29)
๐ฅฉ Hickory grilled wagyu flank steak ($32)
๐จ Grandmother Hazel's cookie sundae ($15)
Stop by: 327 S. Tryon St.
โ๏ธ McKenzie would like to thank Derek at Plot Twist for suggesting (and making) the dirty Thai tea latte fueling this newsletter.
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป Alex tried Plot Twist's banana cold foam. This may be the new spot.
๐ถ Alexis has already checked a few concerts off her list this year and thinks Jodeci's December tour stop would be the perfect finale.
๐ Ashley is excited to check out Charlotte BookPalooza this fall.
Thanks to Mike Szvetitz for editing this newsletter.
Editor's note: A story in yesterday's newsletter was corrected to reflect that CLT Public Relations' clients include the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (not American Airlines).
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