Weekender: 17 enjoyable issues to do in Charlotte this weekend
Photograph: Symphony Webber/Axios
Proudly offered by The Circle Ok Monster Truck Bash on August 20 at The Grime Observe at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Count on metal-mashing with 2,000-horsepower monster vehicles. Youngsters get in for simply $11.
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Citywide Charity Scavenger Hunt: A path of clues will lead contributors to 4 Charlotte companies. The primary particular person to seek out the hidden PS5 will win a model new PS5 console. Proceeds from this occasion will profit the Reproductive Rights Coalition. August 1-27. $15. Particulars.
Queen Metropolis Anime Conference on the Sheraton Charlotte Resort: Anime stans rise! This three-day conference celebrates all issues animation, manga and comics, video gaming and cosplay. Count on anime business visitor audio system, reside performances, cosplay contests, distributors and arcade video games. August 5-7. $25-$150. Particulars
4th Anniversary Get together at Pilot Brewing: The celebration is happening all weekend lengthy with actions like a mac & cheese competitors, meals vehicles and even an artwork public sale. August 5-7. Free. Particulars.
Shakedown Road A Evening of Grateful Lifeless at The Music Yard at SouthBound: Josh Daniel’s Grateful Band will probably be enjoying traditional Grateful Lifeless tunes. 6pm. $15+. Particulars.
Taylor Fest at Amos Soth Finish: This touring music occasion is a celebration devoted to Swifties. Get able to sing alongside to all of your favourite T-Swift jams. 9pm. $20. Particulars.
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Amphibious Duathlon on the Whitewater Middle: Put your physique to the check in a contest throughout land and water. The route consists of two 5K legs and a 2K paddle. The in-person race has bought out however there’s nonetheless availability for the digital choice. August 13-18. $45. Particulars.
Cactus Membership Grand Re-Opening at 909 Central Ave., Ste. 1: Cactus Membership has relocated from South Finish to Plaza Midwood and is celebrating with 15% off storewide, freebies and seltzers for company. 11-6pm. Free. Particulars.
Cardio Funk at Midnight Mulligan Brewery: Begin your morning off with a enjoyable exercise that makes use of dance that will help you construct and sweat. Deliver a buddy for an additional enjoyable time. 11am. $10. Particulars.
Craft Classic Market at Brewers at 4001 Yancey: Greater than 30 native distributors will arrange store for the primary Craft Classic Market. Count on finds like classic clothes, handmade items and different wares. Midday to 5pm. Free. Particulars.
August Market at Armored Cow Brewing Co.: Take pleasure in brews from the taproom whereas shopping native artists and distributors. This occasion is dog-friendly. 1-6pm. Free. Particulars.
AfroPop! Sound System Mini-Block Get together at The Spoke Straightforward: Prepare for an outside music expertise with a proficient lineup of artists, meals vehicles & distributors and an interactive display printing set up. 5-10pm. Free. Particulars.
Disco Inferno at The Music Yard: Transfer and groove to a cool number of disco jams from a lineup of visitor DJs. 6pm. $5+. Particulars.
Mac and Cheese Competitors at Pilot Brewing: For $12, company can pattern a wide range of mac & cheese dishes and decide a winner. This occasion is proscribed to ages 21+ because of house limitations. 6-8pm. $12. Particulars.
Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fireplace FC at Financial institution of America Stadium: It’s one other gameday on house turf so put in your FC gear and take to the stands to root for our group. 7pm. $29+. Particulars.
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OH Completely happy Day! third Birthday Get together at Optimist Corridor: In honor of turning three, Optimist Corridor is celebrating with activations like a bounce home, face portray, balloon animal and caricature artists amongst different festivities. This occasion is family-friendly and doesn’t require tickets. 11am to 3pm. Free. Particulars.
Entrance Porch Sundays at Atherton Mill: Take a look at native distributors whereas strolling alongside the rail path and luxuriate in reside music and interactive enjoyable. 11am to 4pm. Free. Particulars.
BeatFreaq at Starlight on twenty second: This inventive kickback goals to showcase native producers and beatmakers, however will even permit other people within the music and humanities business to attach. Whether or not you’re a photographer, author, video director, visible artist, rapper, singer or only a music fanatic, you’re welcome to hitch in on the event.3-7pm. Free. Particulars.
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