Events

Take a mouthwatering tour through the 125 participating restaurants' prix fixe menus and experience some of the best food the Charlotte region offers. Reservations are recommended, check out the individual restaurant pages for reservation instructions. GO

125 restaurants in the Charlotte area / $30-$35++ / Dinner only

WEEKENDER

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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.

Outdoorsy

Saturday, May 26 - Monday, September 3

Pollinators’ Paradise at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

The Garden is buzzing with pollinators. Explore seasonal garden beds planted for pollinators including butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and more. Walk among native butterflies along with their favorite plants in the magical Butterfly Bungalow then practice your stroke in the Garden’s 18-hole Pollinator Putting mini golf course.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden / Admission $0-$12.95, Activites $0-$3 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

Food + Drink

Thursdays through August 30

Sip & Stroll at the Garden

Enjoy the Garden throughout summer in the evening when the warm light of the setting sun illuminates thousands of blooms. Sip a beverage, relax to live music in the Beer Garden, play a round of Pollinator Putting and unwind with a stroll through the Garden.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden / Free for Members or included in General Garden Admission ($0-$12.95) / 5-9 p.m.

Fitness + Health

Every Wednesday in July

NC Yoga Bar at The Mint

Get a change of scenery and enjoy a one-hour yoga class in the gardens, then afterward, explore the galleries at the Mint Museum Randolph.

The Mint Museum Randolph / $0-$10 / 5:30-7:45 p.m. & 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Lifestyle

Friday, July 20 - Sunday, July 29

Queen’s Feast

Take a mouthwatering tour through the 125 participating restaurants’ prix fixe menus and experience some of the best food the Charlotte region offers. Reservations are recommended, check out the individual restaurant pages for reservation instructions.

125 restaurants in the Charlotte area / $30-$35++ / Dinner only

Grab Bag

Sunday, July 22 - Sunday, July 29

Free Commute Carpool and Gifts

Zome carpool is the first commute carpool App in Charlotte. The Zome team did research for years and finally decided to start just here in Charlotte instead of Silicon Valley. They know Charlotte better than we know elsewhere, the traffic, the community, the people. Zome feels that the traffic is getting worse while every second of your commute matters.

Shopping + Sale

Monday, July 23 - Saturday, July 28

Annual Summer Sale at Donald Haack

The Donald Haack Diamonds 2018 Annual Sale features up to 50% off selected items. RSVP to the event and be entered to win a diamond necklace!

Donald Haack Diamonds - 3900 Colony Rd, Suite E / Free / Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Learn Things

Tuesday, July 24

Charlotte Chamber Open House on Lake Norman

Learn how Chapter members enjoy networking events, programming and information on developments and policy affecting the area while enjoying Lake Norman. The boat tour will leave promptly at 5:30 p.m and with a drink and appetizers included in your ticket.

Park at 19708 West Catawba Avenue (Cornelius) / $5-$15, registration required / 5-7:30 p.m.

Grab Bag

Thursday, July 26

Make & Mingle: 3D Printing Workshop

Ever wanted to use a 3D printer? Now is your chance to learn basic 3D modeling and design then print a small 3D object. Don’t worry about messing it up either, each guest will work with a 3D printing guru to design and create a custom accessory.

Discovery Place Science / $50 / 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Lifestyle

Thursday, July 26

Furniture, Fashion & Food Event

Enjoy a fun-filled night of fashion (show by ALTA) and food (prepared by Chef Blake of Inside Chef) while you browse the new Queen City Home Store.

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

Do Good

Friday, July 27 - Saturday, July 28

24 Hours of Booty

Expect to see over 1,200 on bikes and 200 on foot making their way around Myers Park’s 3-mile Booty Loop in an effort to raise funds for the Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, LIVESTRONG Foundation and Queen’s University over a 24-hour period at this annual fundraiser.

Booty Loop (Myers Park) / $30-$75 + fundraising / 7 p.m.-7 p.m.

Food + Drink

Saturday, July 28

2018 Homegrown Tomato Festival

At this all-day tomato-themed event, tomato lovers can try dozens of different backyard tomatoes, buy locally grown tomatoes, crown the region’s best tomato grower, eat ‘mater sandwiches, enjoy live music and more.

NoDa Brewing Company / Free / 1-6 p.m.

Music

Saturday, July 28

Rosali @ TABOR

Philadelphia-based musician Rosali (Long Hots, Wandering Shade) wrote the songs for her second album, Trouble Anyway, seeking empowerment by sharing openly on love, power, aging, suffering, confusion, self-doubt, and anger. The lyrical and wordless intensity, alongside intuitive musical arrangements, make for a powerful sophomore release. Don’t miss her incredible talents during this night show in the Tabor courtyard.

TABOR / $20+ / 7 p.m.

Parenting

Saturday, July 28

Family Fun Day Grand Opening Event

Bring the kids out to play in the bounce house, have some Pelican snow cones, enjoy music from 96.9 The Kat and more.

Queen City Home Store / Free / 12-3 p.m.

Arts + Entertainment

Thursday, August 2

McColl Alumni + Local Artist Showcase

The McColl Alumni + Local Artist Showcase will highlight the diverse talents that our arts community has to offer with a wide range of works including glass, ceramics, photography, abstract and realism.

Anne Neilson Fine Art / Free / 6-8 p.m.

Shopping + Sale

Thursday, August 2 - Sunday, August 5

Onward Reserve Sidewalk Sale

Don’t miss this shopping event with up to 70% off merchandise.

Onward Reserve Charlotte / Free / Thu-Sat: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun: 12-5 p.m.

Learn Things

Friday, August 3 - Saturday, August 4

RailsBridge Charlotte

Interested in developing web apps and programming? This workshop will take you through the process of building a complete web application using Ruby on Rails and by the end, you’ll have an application that connects to a database, reads and writes data, and renders HTML in a browser. If you are a newbie, then Friday night’s Installfest will get you set up for everything you need during the workshop.

AvidXchange / Free / Fri: 5-8 p.m. & Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Music

Saturday, August 4

Rockin’ For The Kids

A fun-filled evening of 60s-80s rock-n-roll, tacos and margaritas to raise funds for a Child’s Place – who works hard to erase the impact of homelessness on Charlotte children and their education.

SouthBound Music Yard / $10 / 6:30-10 p.m.

Learn Things

Thursday, August 9

Final Draught

The next installment of Final Draught explores authentic leadership. Join Hugh McColl and Braxton Winston as they reflect on their personal leadership styles and perspectives on the evolution and future of our city, moderated by Jennifer Appleby. The evening includes light bites and beer will be available for purchase. Tickets are limited.

Camp North End / $10 in advance, $15 at door (if available) / 6-8 p.m.

Business

Thursday, August 9 - Friday, August 10

Young Professionals Leadership Convergence

Take advantage of the opportunity to do a deep dive into leadership strategies and practices that will help you accelerate your success at work and make a greater impact in the civic arena. You will hear from executives, entrepreneurs and elected officials from diverse generations and participate in interactive sessions.

Spring Hill Suites Uptown & UNC Charlotte Center City / $145 / Thu: 5:30-8 p.m. & Fri: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Lifestyle

Friday, August 10

Ballantyne Social Hour

Join the Ballantyne community for a free social hour with brews from OMB, wine from Shelton Vineyards, food from City Barbeque, free yoga led by Sara’s YMCA, live music and festive activities. A percentage of food and drink sales will be donated to Classroom Central.

Brixham Tent - 15801 Brixham Hill Ave / free / 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Arts + Entertainment

Saturday, August 11 - Sunday, August 12

24th Annual Festival of India

Organized by the India Association of Charlotte, the festival will include dance performances, arts exhibits, a bazaar and food court, a singing competition, movie screenings and more.

Belk Theater / $6 in advance / 12-8 p.m. Saturday, 12-7 p.m. Sunday

Shopping + Sale

Saturday, August 11

Baubles & Bags

Peruse over 700 gently used and new designer handbags and accessories like costume and genuine jewelry at this once-a-year extravaganza. All proceeds benefit Assistance League of Charlotte’s philanthropic programs like Operation Check Hunger, Operation School Bell®, Mecklenburg County Teen Court, Assistance League of Charlotte’s Scholarship Fund, and Outreach.

Assistance League of Charlotte Thrift Shop / Free admission / 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sports

Sunday, August 12

Habitat Mud Volleyball Tournament

Now in it’s 11th consecutive year, this tourney has become one of Charlotte’s landmark summer events. With all profits going to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, there is no better way to have some dirty fun, make friends and help support an awesome local nonprofit with players and spectators alike enjoying food, drink and friendly competition.

Hodges Family Farm / $35-$240 / 1 p.m.

Fitness + Health

Saturday, August 18

OrthoCarolina 10K Classic

Run the classic 10K, a challenging 5K run/walk, a kid’s dash, or The Rookie Run, designed for beginners to take the fear and anxiety out of a typical 5k by offering an untimed event using the same 5K course. Come out and enjoy one of the best courses in Charlotte and then post-run at the expo to sample beer from local breweries and get bites from food trucks.

OrthoCarolina / $30-$40 / First race at 7:30 a.m.

Music

Friday, August 31

Pizazz Smooth Jazz Festival

Don’t miss the biggest jazz festival of the year featuring Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliott, Aubrey Logan, Bob James and the Bob James trio and introducing the Funky Fly Project.

Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphetheatre / $48-$153 / 6-11 p.m.

Fitness + Health

Saturday, September 8

South End Shuffle 5K & Mile Run

Starting in South End at Summit Avenue and heading onto the Rail Trail for one of Charlotte’s most scenic races, this 5th-anniversary event features beer, music, and vendors afterward. Participants will receive a race shirt and custom medal and the proceeds benefit the Charlotte Rail Trail and The Purple Promise Foundation.

South End / $10-$40 / 9:30 a.m.

Sports

Sunday, September 9

2018 Topgolf Tour

Compete for the glory in the 2018 Topgolf Tour – the ultimate two-person team competition that offers up a trip of a lifetime and a $50,000 cash prize. Register your team to compete in the single-day Regional Tournament. Win and Topgolf will fly you to the Tour Championship in Las Vegas, all-expenses paid.

Topgolf Charlotte / $170 per team, $85 for person / 8 a.m.

Lifestyle

Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15

Dilworth Home Tour 2018

Tour 7 gorgeous homes and gardens in one of Charlotte’s oldest and best home tours. Charlotte B-Cycle will be offering free bikes and bike racks for the tour and afterward, enjoy half-price glasses of wine at Bonterra with your ticket. This event supports the Dilworth Community Association and its selected non-profit of the year.

Dilworth / $25-$30 / Fri: 6-9 p.m. & Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Do Good

Saturday, September 22

Beers and Burpees

This 8th annual event brings together 25 local gyms and over 1,000+ people to workout, drink beer and most importantly, raise money for the Dream on 3 Charity organization. Expect heats starting every 40 minutes, a NoDa Brewing Beer Garden, food trucks, kids “Brownies and Burpees” division, teen division, adaptive athlete division, free kids activities, music and more.

CrossFit Charlotte / $30-$140 / 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Events

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

Events

Queen’s Feast

Agenda Weekender: 80+ things to do this weekend, including the return of Queen’s Feast, the International Champions Cup and an appearance by Stormy Daniels ( views)

Mark your calendars: 9 must-do events in July ( views)

Questions? Email:

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