The city is buzzing with the Copa America tournament , but if you didn't snag tickets, or just want to beat the heat, several events are happening indoors if you want to stay cool.
Friday, July 12
📚 Meet authors, share books and read book excerpts at That's Novel Books' Literary Lounge in Camp North End. | Free | 7pm | Details
🪄 Head over to Harry Potter Speakeasy at Great Wagon Road NoDa for themed cocktails and trivia. | Free | 7pm | Details
🤣 Comedian Bigfoot blends whimsy humor with horror improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details
⚾️ Cheer on the Charlotte Knights as they take on Durham Bulls at Truist Field. | $23 | 7:04pm | Details
🎄 Celebrate Christmas in July with festive-themed drinks and decor at BackStage lounge. | Free entry | 5pm-12am | Details
🎅 Trio Nightclub will also have holiday-themed drinks, ugly sweaters are encouraged. | Prices vary | 9pm-2am | Details
🍽️ Order dinner from food trucks at Hippin' Hops Brewery with Black Food Truck Fridays and shop from local vendors. | Free | 3-9pm | Details
Saturday, July 13
⚽️ Watch Copa America at Bank of America Stadium. | $110+ | 8pm | Details
🕯️ Create a custom candle at The Market at 7th St. | $45 | 4pm | Details
🍴Connect with political candidates over BBQ at 102 Main Street in McAdenville | Free | 11am | Details
😂 Laugh at a series of clever comedic jokes from the Last Kids Picked Improv Ensemble at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details
🏺 Check out a pottery festival with live wheel-throwing demonstrations, workshops, pastries and a DJ at Town Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details
🐾 Meet adoptable puppies from Charlotte SPCA and grab a beer at Replay Brewing. | Free | 1pm | Details
🍺 Sip on $1 pints at Sugar Creek Brewing to celebrate their award-winning beer. | Free | 11am | Details
🧗 Take climbing to new heights above a 20-foot deep pool in an aqua rock deep water solo climbing competition at the Whitewater Center. | $40-$45 | 4pm | Details
🎶 Experience CLT Edge Fest at NoDa Brewing with everything from live bands to interactive art exhibits. | Free | 3-9pm | Details
🛍️ Take the family to Lost World's Brewing for a summer block party and market with more than 15 vendors. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🎤 Comedian Nikki Glaser brings her "Alive and Unwell Tour" to Ovens Auditorium. | $36-$69 | 7-10pm | Details
🕺 Dance to the best of the 80s, 90s and 2000s hits at Hi-Wire Brewing. | $10-$15 | 8-11:55pm | Details
Sunday, July 14
🇫🇷 Pull up to a Tour de France watch party at Birdsong Brewing. | Free | 9am | Details
🤠 Throw on your cowboy hat for a Morgan Wallen-themed brunch at Angry Ale's before his tour stop next week . | Free | 10am | Details
🍷 Taste 30 wines paired with tapas and paella at Barcelona Wine Bar. | $65 | 2-4pm | Details
🍳 Enjoy brunch with drag performances at Letty's. | $35-$50 | 11am-4pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to Janet Jackson as she makes her tour stop in Charlotte at PNC Music Pavilion. | $39-$499 | 8-10:30pm | Details
🤩 Watch the Broadway musical "Back To The Future" at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $35 | Times vary | Details
🤣 Laugh at jokes from celebrity comedian Mike Epps at The Comedy Zone. | $65-$80 | Times vary | Details
🍽️ Enjoy a menu preview of Marina's Tapas , a highly anticipated Spanish tapas stall coming to Optimist Hall, at Customshop. | Free | 1pm | Details
Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board . Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing , which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event .
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Marina's Tapas preview event is scheduled for Sunday, July 14 and not July 13 as previously published.
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