Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this Father's Day weekend

You can plan a busy agenda for the family this Father's Day weekend with celebrations like a block party in Uptown or a Havana-themed night in Camp North End.

Friday, June 14

👯‍♀️ Watch aerial artists perform to queer anthems at Hi-Wire Brewing. Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ+ non-profit, Time Out Youth. | $20 | 7pm | Details

🧠 Network, learn and collaborate at a leadership summit hosted by TV personality and businessman Mauricio Umansky at the JW Marriott in Uptown. | $199 | 9am | Details

🍽️ Grab dinner from one of several Black-owned food trucks at Hippin Hops Brewery . | Free | 3-9pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to live musical performances during the HARDY: Quit!! tour at PNC Music Pavilion. | $54.60+ | 6:45pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away with a comedy open mic night at the Common Market in South End. | Free | 7pm | Details

🧪 Explore Discovery Place Science after dark during Science on the Rocks , where adults can participate in hands-on lab experiments labs and sip on cocktails. | $22 | 6-10pm | Details

⚽️ Join a local celebration of sports at American Legion Memorial Stadium . | $12 | 7:30-9:30pm | Details

🦈 Experience the blockbuster film "Jaws" with a live orchestra at Belk Theater. | $22+ | 7:30-9:30pm | Details

🇦🇲 Celebrate Armenian culture at the Saint Sarkis Armenian Food Festival, featuring food, live music and entertainment at Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. | Free | June 14-16 | Details

Saturday, June 15

🎬 Watch a screening of the 90s movie "Clueless" with pizza and friends at Independent Picture House . | $13 | 7:30pm | Details

🛍️ Shop for clothing, jewelry, scents, home accessories and furniture at Lisa Sherry Interiors Studio . | Free | 10am | Details

😂 Laugh at a truth-or-dare comedy show over beer at Birdsong Brewing. | Prices vary | 7pm | Details

🐶 Adopt a pup from Greater Charlotte SPCA at HopFly Brewing . | Free | 1pm | Details

💃 Party like it's the roaring '20s and earn the science behind alcohol with a speakeasy inside Discovery Place Science. | $34+ | 7-11pm | Details

⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on D.C. United at Bank of America Stadium. | $37+ | 7:30pm | Details

🇨🇺 Celebrate Cuba's culture live music, authentic food, mojitos and dancing during Havana Night in Camp North End. | Free | 5-9pm | Details

🧘‍♀️Unwind to an outdoor yoga session at Freedom Park. | $0-$10 | 10-11am | Details

🤝 Stop by the kick-off celebration of Juneteenth with a block party at Levine Avenue of the Arts. Enjoy art, music and fashion from the African diaspora. | Free | 3pm | Details

📖 Take the kids to gain cultural enrichment at Discovery Place Science's Juneteenth Celebration in Huntersville. | $14 | 9:30am-4:30pm | Details

🕺 Get a sneak peek at Charlotte's newest nightclub "The Side Room" with a pop-up inside Blackbox Theater . | $15 | 8-10pm | Details

Sunday, June 16

🎶 Celebrate Father's Day with a cookout and concert on the lawn at Duke Mansion. | $45-$75 | 4pm | Details

🥃 Take your father to enjoy BBQ, bourbon, beer and bowling for Father's Day at SupperClub SouthEnd. | Prices vary | 12pm | Details

🍳 Treat your father to experience a Cuban brunch, cigars and live music at El Puro Cuban Restaurant. | Prices vary | 12pm | Details

🥓 Enjoy a bacon lover's brunch menu plus brews with your dad at Sycamore Brewing. | Prices vary | 10am | Details

🧗 Get adventurous with your father by rock climbing at Inner Peaks Climbing. | Free for dads | 10am-7pm | Details

🌇 Enjoy rooftop and day party vibes at The Royal Tot. | $8 | 5-11pm | Details

🎤 Listen to the live sounds of Will Downing at Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts. | $34.50+ | 7-11pm | Details

🎻 Celebrate Juneteenth with Charlotte Symphony at Symphony Park. | $5+ | 8:15-9pm | Details

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