This weekend is filled with activities for the whole family, from Disney's The Lion King Musical to concerts at Carowinds.
Friday, August 9
🍻 The Humane Society is hosting a Paw-ty at NoDa Brewing Company. Meet adoptable pups and sip on the brewery's "Rescue Brew." | Free | 5:30pm | Details
👑 Watch RuPaul's Drag Race and a drag show at Bar Argon for their monthly Sapphic Second Fridays. | Free | 8pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to bizarre comedy from Bigfoot at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details
🎨 Knitting and crochet fans can explore 30+ vendors or take one of 20 classes at the Southern Comforts Fiber Market at Oasis Shriner Auditorium.| $5 | 10am-5pm | Details
🎤 See Flo Rida on Friday and Russell Dickerson on Saturday at Carowinds Summer Music Fest. | Free | Times vary | Details
🦁 Watch the Broadway performance of Disney's The Lion King at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center | $35+ | Times vary | Details
🎶 Listen to Hank Williams Jr. perform live at PNC Music Pavilion. | $26+ | 7pm | Details
🎊 Vibe to Tollywood-Bollywood music at Slingshot Social Game Club. | $19+ | 9pm | Details
🎵 Spend an evening outdoors at the Whitewater Center and listen to live music at the River Jam. | Free. $12 for parking | 6:30pm | Details
🧱 Take the kids to The Park Expo Conference Center to play with 100,000+ LEGOs, view exhibits and play games at Brick Fest Live. | 10am | $65+ | Details
Saturday, August 10
📚 Support and meet local authors at Park Road Books for a book signing. | Free | 12pm | Details
🎶 Enjoy live music from the 90's and 2000's at The Duke Mansion. Your ticket includes access to the open bar and proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization Lee Institute. | $75 | 7:30pm | Details
🦪 Pair oysters from The Waterman with orange wines at Frenchy's Sip & Shop. | Free | 12pm | Details
😂 Test your jokes by hopping on stage for a spontaneous night of comedic improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $5 | 5:30pm | Details
🍺 Try your hand at a stein-holding competition and sip on a new beer at Birdsong Brewing. | $25 | 3-6pm | Details
🎼 Vibe to an Immersive Sound Experience with Davin Youngs at Booth Playhouse. | $35+ | Times vary | Details
🧹 Take your family to volunteer with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. | Free | 10am-12pm | Details
🥬 Pick up fresh produce from local farmers at Uptown Farmer's Market . | Free | 8am-12:30pm | Details
👕 Bring a t-shirt you want designed at MacFly's Pull Up Print day party. | Free | 2-6pm | Details
🍳 Vibe to a drag show hosted by Vanity House and brunch at Catalú. | $10-$20 | 11am-2pm | Details
⚽️ Watch Charlotte Independence play against Greenville Triumph SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $15| 7pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a summer pop-up market at Resident Culture Brewing in South End and enjoy BBQ and drinks. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
Sunday, August 11
🧘♀️ Unwind to a meditation at Mood House in Dilworth, plus receive a signed copy of "100 Things to Do in Charlotte Before You Die". Participants will also get a goodie bag with a sauna pass and sticker. | $30 | 7pm | Details
🍽️ Enjoy a four-course dinner at Deans Italian Steakhouse with cocktail pairings. | $235 | 5:30-8:30pm | Details
🍸 Head over to DUPP&SWAT for a Speakeasy Soirée cocktail tasting. | $50 | 5:30-8pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from comedian Jay Pharoah at The Comedy Zone. | $25-$35 | Times vary | Details
🍾 Pull up to an R&B day party at Queen Park Social. | $0-$100 | 2-7pm | Details
🥂 Grab brunch and mimosas plus enjoy music from a live DJ at SouthBound. | Prices vary | 11am-3pm | Details
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