SouthPark After 5 set to return to Symphony Park

A free family-friendly entertainment series will return to the SouthPark neighborhood this fall.

SouthPark After 5 returns to Symphony Park at the corner of Barclay Downs Drive and Carnegie Boulevard for six events starting Sept. 5.

Each event runs from 5-9 p.m. every Thursday from Sept. 5 through Oct. 10. and features live music, interactive art experiences, food trucks, and craft drinks. Admission is free.

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Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit and picnic on the lawn.

The SouthPark After 5 events on Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 will include a special performance by the Birdmen as part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival.

The weekly entertainment lineup is listed below:

Sept. 5 — Landslide (Fleetwood Mac tribute) and free face painting.

Sept. 12 — Southside Station and free caricatures from Charlotte-based artists.

Sept. 19 — LOVER an Eras Tour Experience and a community coloring wall, plus a performance by the Birdmen as part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival

Sept. 26 — Michelle Renée performs yacht rock hits, free sunflowers for the first 1,000 attendees, and hands-on music activity with Kindermusik by Missy, plus a performance by the Birdmen as part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival.

Oct. 3 — On the Border (Eagles tribute) and free face painting.

Oct. 10 — Sade tribute featuring Robyn Springer and a free pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting with Charlotte-based artists.

For more information, go to southparkafter5.com .

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