Events

Kick off your summer this Memorial Day weekend with one of the best races NASCAR has to offer. Tickets include a rocking Eli Young Band pre-race concert along with a high-intensity race to follow (they don’t call it “the toughest test of man and machine” for nothing). GO

Charlotte Motor Speedway / $49+ / 6 p.m.

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Agenda Weekender: 95+ things to do this weekend, including a lobster lunch at Sycamore, the South End Hops Festival, royal wedding parties and a performance by the 11-year-old Wal-Mart yodeler ( views)

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Agenda Weekender: 95+ things to do this weekend, including a lobster lunch at Sycamore, the South End Hops Festival, royal wedding parties and a performance by the 11-year-old Wal-Mart yodeler ( views)

Food + Drink

Tuesday, May 22

17th Annual Picnic at SouthPark

Hosted by the Charlotte Chamber South Chapter, this annual outdoor event attracts more than 500 people and is open to the public featuring food, entertainment, great prizes and networking opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to sample local restaurants’ fare while connecting with area businesses. Your ticket includes food and beverages.

The Pavilion at Symphony Park / $12-$15 / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn Things

Tuesday, May 22

McColl School of Business Meet & Greet

Learn about graduate programs in the McColl School of Business including the Flexible MBA, MS in Organization Development, and graduate certificates while enjoying pizza and beer with students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Resident Culture Brewing Company / Free / 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Learn Things

Tuesday, May 22

Wake Forest Charlotte MBA Sip & See

Meet Wake Forest School of Business staff for a drink and casual conversation to learn more about the MBA programs offered in Uptown Charlotte. Participants will also have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facility and get answers about the admissions process, curriculum, student life and explore first-hand why Wake Forest may be a good fit for you. Registration required.

Wake Forest Charlotte Center / Free / 6-7 p.m.

Music

Thursday, May 24

Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola

Don’t miss the 24th annual festival with headliner Judah & the Lion, bringing their twang of folk, hip-hop beat, rock and roll sound and punch of pop to Romare Bearden Park.

Romare Bearden Park / $15 until April 30 / Starting at 8:45 p.m

Sports

Thursday, May 24

2018 NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships

The NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships will feature the top athletes from around the nation. Athletes will compete over three days for individual championships and the elusive team title.

Irwin Belk Complex at Johnson C. Smith University / $15 per session, $30 for an all-session ticket / 9 a.m.-8 p.m. each day

Food + Drink

Thursday, May 24

Make & Mingle: Wine Rack & Tray

Do you friends ever whine at you for having bad storage? Need more pinot in your life? Are you drawing a sauvignon blanc about what to do? Your ticket includes all of the supplies you need to make your own wine storage plus a team of skilled instructors to help you along, food and fun. Adults 21 and over only.

Discovery Place Science / $40 / 6:30-8 p.m.

Lifestyle

Thursday, May 24

Mumu & Macaroons Design Event and Live Cooking Demo

Queen City Home Store is making all your home goals come true with Katy from Mumu & Macaroons giving design inspiration, plus a live Miele cooking demo with passed hors-d’oeuvres, wine, beer and special furniture discounts. RSVP to be entered to win the grand prize.

Queen City Home Store / Free, RSVP / 6-8 p.m.

Food + Drink

Friday, May 25

21st Anniversary Party

To celebrate turning 21, they’ll have a ton of events going on all day long (trivia, a live band, and a DJ) and a giveaway for a trip for two to Ireland, plus 20 other prizes. Guinness, Jameson, and some of their classic Irish dishes will all be on special. Space is limited, so RSVP soon to get your ticket, which includes 1 raffle ticket into the 21 prize giveaway.

Rí Rá Charlotte / Free / 5:30-2 a.m.

Learn Things

Saturday, May 26 - Monday, September 3

Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Check out the world’s first exhibition showcasing ancestors of the ever-popular Tyrannosaurus rex. Where did this powerful dinosaur come from and how did it evolve in popular culture today? Dive into all things tyrannosaur family in this innovative, multimedia experience featuring more than 10 life-sized dinosaur specimens on display and family activities.

Discovery Place Science / $0-$20 / Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun: 12-5 p.m.

Sports

Sunday, May 27

Coca-Cola 600

Charlotte Motor Speedway / $49+ / 6 p.m.

Do Good

Monday, May 28

The Patriot Festival 5K Go the Extra Mile

Jumpstart Memorial Day with a special 5K+. Run/walk a traditional 5K and then “Go the Extra Mile” with an additional mile to honor our military heroes. Everyone who crosses the finish line will receive a Finisher Medal. Use discount code “Save5” for $5 off each adult and youth registration (ends midnight on May 27).

The Esplanade Building, 2101 Rexford Road, Charlotte 28211 / $20-$45 / 7:30 a.m.

Arts + Entertainment

Thursday, May 31

Movies on the Deck: Disney/Pixar’s Coco

Beginning at 7:45 p.m. there will be free freshly-popped popcorn, beverages for purchase from Blue Blaze Brewing, and JJ’s Red Hots will have their Frank the Tank food cart from 8-10:30 p.m. Movie starts at 9 p.m. and don’t forget to bring either a picnic blanket or a low-back lawn chair for your comfort.

400 S Tryon / Free / 7:45-11 p.m.

Lifestyle

Friday, June 1

#WalkCLT 2018

The 3rd #WalkCLT will be in FreeMoreWest and aims to raise awareness of the role that walking can play as a mode of transportation and the many social, environmental, and economic benefits walking generate for ourselves and our community. Enjoy the evening walking to various local shops and restaurants that will be offering specials and deals to participants.

Starting at Recover Brands, ending at Blue Blaze Brewery / Free / 5-8 p.m.

Outdoorsy

Saturday, June 2

National Trails Day with Carolina Thread Trail

Join your fellow trail lovers for a local celebration of National Trails Day. This free outdoor event includes live music, food, beer, outdoor vendors, free kayak and SUP rentals, free guided bike tours, free guided nature walks and free yoga. Pre-registration is required for bike tours and nature walks, kayak rentals are on a first come, first served basis.

Goat Island Greenway, 141 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC / Free / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Do Good

Saturday, June 2

Keep Pounding 5k

100% of the money raised from the race benefits pediatric and adult cancer programs at Levine Children’s Hospital and Levine Cancer Institute to help cancer survivors and their loved ones to “Keep Pounding” in the fight against cancer.The race will start at Levine Cancer Institute and end on the Carolina Panthers’ practice field.

Levine Cancer Institute / $30 + $51 fundraising minumum / 8 a.m.

Shopping + Sale

Saturday, June 2

Wedding Flea Spring Sale

Whether you’re a newlywed or a newly engaged, come out for this bridal-focused flea market. Newlyweds will have the opportunity to sell their wedding decor to newly engaged couples. Be sure to bring cash, and if you want to skip the line (which can trail around the building) go for the VIP early admission.

3646 Central Avenue / $5-$10 / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Shopping + Sale

Saturday, June 2

Summer Boutique Crawl

Stroll through your favorite Charlotte boutiques (including Fityoulous, Julie’s Boutique, Ivy & Leo and more) where you’ll receive 20% off your entire purchase, sips and snacks along the way and a reusable shopping tote.

Fityoulous and others / $15 / 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Music

Sunday, June 3

We’ve Got the Jazz Festival

Join the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and CLTure for the second annual We’ve Got the Jazz Festival featuring live music on two stages, art activities, local vendors, food trucks, games and a cash bar. The Bechtler galleries will also be open so you can see the exhibitions Alfred Manessier and Wrestling the Angel.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art / $5 / 12-6 p.m.

Food + Drink

Friday, June 8 - Sunday, June 10

Taste of Charlotte

Sample over 100 treats from local restaurants during this 3-day festival. Taste delicious food, enjoy the 4 stages of entertainment, street performances and interactive tours. Taste of Charlotte is a fun, friendly atmosphere for all ages.

Tryon Street from Stonewall to 5th Street. / Free admission / Fri & Sat: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fitness + Health

Saturday, June 9

Race to the Taste 5K

This race is presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union and will start and finish at the Taste of Charlotte Festival in Uptown. Runners receive swag bag with Checkers ticket, Taste of Charlotte Super Coin and more. Use the promo code CLTAGENDA before June 7 to save $5.

Uptown Charlotte / $28 / 9 a.m.

Fitness + Health

Saturday, June 9

Summer Yoga Fest

Presented by NC Yoga Bar and OrthoCarolina, relax with 2 free classes on the lawn, plus enjoy a live DJ, local vendors and a raffle drawing for your chance to win an awesome gift basket at the OrthoCarolina South Park office. All levels flow by Jamis Huff at 9 a.m. and then gentle flow with Dina Gambella at 11 a.m. All are welcome!

Symphony Park / Free, RSVP / 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Food + Drink

Wednesday, June 13

Prisoner Wine Dinner

Eat delicious food and drink exquisite wines from Prisoner Wine Company in 5 perfectly-paired courses created by Executive Chef Michael Griswold.

The Pump House / $89++ / 6:30 p.m.

Arts + Entertainment

Saturday, June 16

Nick Swardson: The Many Smells Tour

Comedian, actor and writer/producer Nick Swardson is performing for one-night only! In addition to his roles of co-creator and star of COMEDY CENTRAL’s “Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time” series, he has just completed a role in “Grown Ups 2”. If you want to make your experience even funnier, VIP Meet & Greet packages are available.

Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center / $19.50+ / 8 p.m.

Do Good

Saturday, June 16

Paper Dreams: an Eco-Couture Fashion Show Fundraiser

Enjoy an evening of eco-friendly fashions fresh off the New York City Fashion Week runway, presented by Opera Recycles. The couture gowns were designed by local artists using Opera Carolina’s recycled marketing materials. They’ll have a cocktail hour before the show and 100% of proceeds will go towards supporting Opera Recycles.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art / $55-$215 / 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Learn Things

Tuesday, June 19

Driving Adoption Of Analytics Meetup & Networking Event

Speaker Mike Vasaune, Director of Reporting & Analytics at TIAA , will discuss “Driving Adoption of Analytics”. This event is hosted by Data Driven Charlotte, a community of people who believe data is or will become a competitive advantage for their organization.

WeWork - Stonewall Station / Free, RSVP / 6-8 p.m.

Events

Questions? Email: Abby Clark abby@charlotteagenda.com Check out the FAQ for more information.

Events

Coca-Cola 600

Agenda Weekender: 95+ things to do this weekend, including a lobster lunch at Sycamore, the South End Hops Festival, royal wedding parties and a performance by the 11-year-old Wal-Mart yodeler ( views)

Agenda Weekender: 95+ things to do this weekend, including a lobster lunch at Sycamore, the South End Hops Festival, royal wedding parties and a performance by the 11-year-old Wal-Mart yodeler ( views)

Questions? Email:

Abby Clark
abby@charlotteagenda.com
Check out the FAQ for more information.