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    Weekday Planner: 20 things happening in Charlotte, including the start of Charlotte International Arts Fest

    By McKenzie Rankin,

    2 days ago

    This week, get festive with the return of the Charlotte International Arts Festival , Oktoberfest celebrations at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in LoSo and plenty more activities to enjoy across the Queen City.


    Monday, September 9

    📓 Learn how to make a bullet journal planner with Skillpop — all materials will be provided. | 6:30pm | $30 | Details

    🧘‍♀️ Add some mellowness to your Monday at Sip City with a yoga flow and samples of Resident Culture's infused plant seltzers. | 6-8pm | $12 | Details

    ⚾️ Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis will host a baseball game between first responders from both Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties. Proceeds benefit first responders and families. | 4pm | $12-$20 | Details

    🍺 Grab a $5 draft and play trivia hosted by Mindless Minutia at Monday Night Brewing. | 7pm | Free | Details

    Tuesday, September 10

    🏈 Expect an evening of gourmet food and entertainment that benefits Panthers' charities at the Taste of the Panthers 2024. | 6:30pm | $128.70 | Details

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Tuesdays are for running and trivia at Wooden Robot in South End. The run club starts at 6:30pm; trivia kicks off at 7pm. | 6:30 & 7pm | Free | Details

    😂 Grab a small batch of beer and get ready to laugh at Pilot Brewing's comedy show. | 7-8:30pm | Free | Details

    🎶 See folk band Wild Rivers live at The Underground. | 8pm | $50 | Details

    Wednesday, September 11

    👑 Enjoy a 10-course menu inspired by the discography of "Queen" and Freddie Mercury at Counter-'s Queen Tribute Dinner. | 5:45pm | $250 | Details

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Run with Hi-Wire's run club (and stay after for $12 flights). | 6:30pm | Free | Details

    🪴Make a custom terrarium at Lost Worlds Brewing's Tipsy Terrarium workshop, in collaboration with PlantHouse. Your ticket includes a complimentary beer. | 6:30pm | $42 | Details

    🍵 Learn the history of matcha while you whisk your own at The Pauline Tea Bar's Mindful Sip Series. | 6pm | $45 | Details

    Thursday, September 12

    🇨🇺 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Havana Night at El Puro — expect salsa lessons, live music and Cuban cuisine. | 6-10pm | Free | Details

    🎶 SouthPark after 5 is back every Thursday through Oct. 10. This Thursday, catch a performance from Southside Station, plus free caricatures from Charlotte artists. | 5-9pm | Free | Details

    🎥 Watch "The Devil Wears Prada" outdoors at Camp North End. | 8pm | Free| Details

    🥃 Enjoy a curated cigar and bourbon pairing at The Vintage. | 5:30-7:30pm | Free with RSVP | Details

    Friday, September 13

    🎨 It's the start of Charlotte International Arts Fest — expect live performances, art installations, cultural celebrations and more across Uptown and Ballantyne's Backyard. | Times vary | Free | Details

    🏡 Tour the historic homes and gardens of Dilworth during the 50th Annual Dilworth Home Tour. Proceeds benefit the Dilworth Community Association and Sedgefield Middle School. | 6pm | $35 | Details

    🍻 Celebrate Oktoberfest with German cuisine, live music and stein holding contest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's weekend-long "Mecktoberfest" in LoSo. | Begins 11am Friday | Free | Details

    🎵 Vibe to Omar Apollo with Malcolm Todd at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheater. | 7:30pm | $9 | Details

    Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board . Hosting an event? Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event .

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