Weekday Planner: 21 things happening this week in Charlotte, including "Imagine Dragons" at PNC

Summer might be winding down, but the fun this week — like outdoor concerts and dog-friendly sporting events — is just heating up.

Monday, Aug. 26

🧘‍♀️ Add some movement to your Monday with outdoor yoga at the Whitewater Center. | 6:30pm | Free | Details

📺 Catch the newest episode of "The Bachelorette" live at Streetcar Bar + Bites with half-off wine and martinis. | 8pm | Free | Details

🕯 Prepare for fall with a candle-making workshop with SkillPop in Camp North End. | 6:30-8pm | $40 | Details

🧠 Complete for prizes at Suffolk Punch South End's trivia night, hosted on the patio. | 7pm | Free | Details

Tuesday, Aug. 27

🎶 Expect live music, comedy and drag performances at Petra's Tuesday night variety show, TutuTonight. | 7pm | $8 | Details

💚 Show off your knowledge of the SCU (Shrek Cinematic Universe) with Shrek trivia at Skiptown. | 6:30pm | Free for humans; $10 per dog | Details

🦁 Watch the Broadway performance of Disney's "The Lion King" at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center (through Sept. 8) | $35+ | Times vary | Details

🕵️‍♀️ Embark on a night of suspense, adventure (and beer) at NoDa Brewing's "Brews & Clues Murder Mystery Party: Pirates Edition." | 6:30-9pm | Free | Details

Wednesday, Aug. 28

🎺 Enjoy an evening of live blues, soul, jazz and more from Chris O'Leary Band at Middle C Jazz. | 7pm | $28+ | Details

⚾️ It's "Bark in The Ballpark" night at Truist Field, which means four-legged friends are welcome to join for the Knights' match against the Nashville Sounds. | 6:35pm | $19 | Details

🎨 Paint a portrait of your pet on a 16x20" canvas at NoDa Brewing. | 5:45pm | $53 | Details

🚌 Room Service at Camp North End is hosting its monthly book trivia, and this time, it's back-to-school edition. | 7pm | Free | Details

🎸 See pop rock band " Imagine Dragons " at PNC Music Pavilion. | 7pm | $68+ | Details

Thursday, Aug. 29

🎮 Get ready to race at Hoppin's Mario Kart Tournament, with specials like $3 tacos, $6 Casamigos margaritas and $2 Modelo. | 8-11pm | Free | Details

🎥 Grab the popcorn and blankets for an outdoor screening of "Barbershop" at Camp North End. | 8:30pm | Free | Details

✍️ Join That's Novel Books' writing club at Camp North End for dedicated writing time alongside others working on their own projects. | 5:30pm | Free | Details

🧘‍♀️ End your Thursday with a 45-minute sunset slow flow at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts. | $10+ | Free | Details

Friday, Aug. 30

😂 Hear standup sets from local comedians during Bold & Beautiful Comedy's August showcase at Protagonist Beer. | 7pm | Free | Details

🎶 Kick off the weekend with live music in Camp North End, featuring Carolina artists Lisa DeNovo and The Abbey Elmore Band. | 6-9pm | Free | Details

🥃 The Crunkleton is hosting a spirited luncheon that includes a Garrison Brothers bourbon whiskey tasting and additional cocktails. | 12-2pm | $105 | Details

👨‍👩‍ Children can take part in yoga, pottery dance and more at Urban District Market's Kids Mindful Mixer. | 5-7pm | Free | Details