If your heart skips a beat when you turn the calendar onto August because you think the summer’s almost over, we’ve got some relief for you. This year we’re lucky enough to have five (yes FIVE!) full weekends of warm AUGUST weather to soak up. Up first is this weekend full of Charlotte must-do’s, so get out and enjoy it!
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Thursday, July 30
Heist Brewery
Charlotte’s favorite night of networking is back at Heist Brewery this Thursday evening. Bring your business cards, a friend and a fun attitude for brews and new connections at #instabeerupclt. The first 150 beers are on God Save the Queen City / Ink Floyd – Screen Printers, so it will pay to get there early!
Vintage & Antique Market
Thursday, July 30- Sunday, August 2
Metrolina Expo
Ladies, start your engines. This weekend the Vintage and Antique Market up at Metrolina Expo is bringing us what we all really want for Christmas in July: 100+ acres of home décor, antique furniture, vintage décor, collectibles, art, jewelry, silver, pottery, china and more! Parking on-site is free and admission (good for all four days of shopping) is only $5.
July Artist Showcase – Skyline Artists in Residence
Friday, July 31
100 E. Stonewall St.
Celebrate the past and future of our city and the art that makes it all possible at this Friday’s July Artist Showcase. The Skyline Artists in Residence project provides a space for Charlotte artists to work and showcase their artwork in a building that they are helping transition into the future home of Tryon Place. This month, celebrate artists Kathrn Godwin, Holly Keogh and Todd Stewart.
National Tequila Day Beach Party
Friday, July 31
Vida Vida
Now here’s a party we can get behind. Join the Young Affiliates of the Mint for a mini-vacay (complete with tequila, of course) to the beach this Friday night. Enjoy live music, themed attire, and more while supporting the organization and the Mint Museum. Ready for your real beach getaway? Come decked out in your best beach vacation getup for a chance to win a free Myrtle Beach vacation in their best-dressed contest.
Bands, Brews and BBQs
Friday, July 31- Sunday, August 13
Carowinds
Toast to another great summer at Carowinds with the best of all things Carolina: music, beer and good BBQ. This weekend is your first chance to check out this fun festival that runs through August 13. Sample BBQs and beers from all over the Carolinas while jamming along to live music from the Harmony Hall Patio Stage.
Motion Accomplished
Saturday, August 1
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Get in on the action at Queen City Ballroom’s adrenaline pumping show Motion Accomplished. The ballroom’s talented student and teachers transport the audience into a high energy performance full of intrigue and top secret missions. Motion Accomplished is the fourth ballroom dance review to be welcomed into the Blumenthal Arts Center. Tickets are just $20.00 andtickets are available here.
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes Cooking Class
Saturday, August 1
Blue Restaurant & Bar
Ah tomatoes, the summer staple we can’t get enough of. Join Blue Restaurant and Bar for their summer cooking class that will give you plenty of ideas on just what to do with all those tomatoes at home. Taste Executive Chef Gene’s favorites dishes paired with wines available for purchase at a discounted price.
All Arts Market
Saturday, August 1
Neighborhood Theatre
Shop great deals on art from over 60 local artists at the All Arts Market this weekend. By eliminating the middle-man, savings are passed onto you on all kinds of artwork to adorn your home. Sip on drinks from the Neighborhood Theatre bar while you socialize with artists and shop for your new favorite piece.
Wine on Wednesday
Wednesday, August 5
The Mint Museum Uptown
A weekly favorite, the Mint Museum Uptown is opening up their doors to wine and art lovers for Wine on Wednesdays. Explore the permanent collection gallery with free access from 5-9 PM, buy one get one free glasses of wine, music and special discounts in the museum shop.
Mark your calendars! Upcoming events in the QC:
Jazz at the Bechtler: Coltrane Revisited
Friday, August 7
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Ease into the weekend with a smooth performance from the Ziad Jazz Quartet at the Bechtler. The classic quartet is celebrating the music of John Coltrane in this month’s Jazz at the Bechtler event with two performances: one at 6:15 PM and one at 8 PM.
Carolina Panthers Fan Fest
Saturday, August 8
Bank of America Stadium
Dust off your black and blue because football season is almost here again. Kick off the 2015-2016 season with the annual Carolina Panthers Fan Fest. This free event includes an open practice, fireworks and performances by the TopCats, Sir Purr, PurrCussion and Black & Blue Crew. Fans will receive a team roster photo card and a schedule, fueling the excitement for the new season.
Fourth Annual 5K Walk 4 Mommy
Saturday, August 8
Uptown Charlotte
Join non-profit “Walk 4 Mommy†in raising $15,000 to assist single parent households in need of financial and healthy living support in our area. Bring children, adults, corporate teams and whoever can lace up for this 5K along Midtown Park. Register here!
