Why pack up and head out of town for the weekend when you could have staycation right here in the Queen City? Stick around this weekend for our picks of what to do and where to go:
The Music of David Bowie
Thursday, June 23
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the music of rock icon David Bowie with a dynamic night with the Charlotte Symphony, a full band and a light show. Get the full experience as you enjoy classics like “Space Oddity,””Under Pressure,” “Changes” and more.
River Jam
Thursday, June 23
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Ease into the weekend with a relaxing evening of live music by the water. Each Thursday and Saturday evenings from May through September, enjoy talented acts on stage as you sip a craft beer from the Pump House Biergarten.
Music Box Lunch
Weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays
Romare Bearden Park
With weather this beautiful, say goodbye to another lunch at your desk. Venture out to Romare Bearden park on Wednesdays and Fridays for live music, a perfect and relaxing backdrop that’s 100% better than your desk view.
Summer Yoga Series
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Don’t miss out on this summer’s yoga series at the USNWC. Class times are Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am through August 23, Thursday evenings (during River Jam) at 6:30 pm through September 29 and Saturday mornings at 9:30 am through September 29. Bring your own mat!
Paint & Dine Uptown Style
Friday, June 24
Vida Vida
No matter your artistic ability, everyone can enjoy a night of complimentary appetizers, drink specials and no-stress painting. Create your own 12″ x 12″ masterpiece as you sip on $5 Vida Margaritas at a new kind of happy hour.
Charlotte Pizza Tour Weekend
Friday, June 24-Sunday, June 26
Tour Begins At 1730 Abby Place
We think we may have found a winner. The Charlotte Pizza Tour takes you to three crowd favorite spots to taste nine different types of pizza. Who knows, you may find a new favorite go-to.
Free Rose Tasting At winestores
3rd Annual Margarita Wars
Saturday, June 25
Rooftop 210
Charlotte’s bartenders are battling it out to create the best margarita in the QC. Get in on the action with eight sampling tickets and the chance to help crown the winner of the 3rd Annual Margarita Wars.
Gravity 6-Pack Beer Run Marathon
Saturday, June 26- Saturday, July 1
Various locations
Need a little bit of motivation to lace up? We have a proposition for you. Complete six beer runs hosted by various area breweries, and be entered to win a grand prize swag bag full of brewery t-shirts, glasses and more. Beer, running and a chance to win prizes? Consider us there.
Blue Blaze Brewing Grand Opening
Saturday, June 25
Blue Blaze Brewing
Raise your glass to the grand opening of Blue Blaze Brewing Company. The 8,000 square-foot brewery and taproom will open its doors with live bands, valet bike parking and food trucks on Saturday.
Not Just Coffee’s Uptown Grand Opening
Saturday, June 25
Packard Place
Welcome the newest addition to the Uptown neighborhood, Not Just Coffee in Packard Place. Their official grand opening party is this Saturday and will feature live music, vegan tamales and beer from BREWPUBLIK.
One Year Birthday Bash
Saturday, June 25
The Brass Tap
Celebrate Brass Tap’s one year anniversary with over forty local brews on tap, live music and plenty of giveaways. Cheers to many more years!
Freedom Summer Series
Begins Saturday, June 25
Freedom Park
Grab a blanket and pack a picnic for a romantic date night under the stars. The Freedom Summer Jazz Series kicks off this Saturday with Matt Marshak and opener Groove Masters. Other summer dates to mark on your calendar are July 23 and August 27.
Rose Fest on the Patio
Saturday, June 25
Foxcroft Wine Co. – Dilworth
Join nine rose distributors on the sunny patio at Foxcroft Wine Co. in Dilworth to taste over thirty wines. No reservations necessary, admission is $15 per person.
Corkbuzz Summer Clambake
Sunday, June 26
Corkbuzz Restaurant and Wine Bar
You don’t have to travel for a classic summer clambake. Bring the family or friends out to Corkbuzz Charlotte for their Summer Clambake. Purchase a table for six for $350 and get a clambake feast and four bottles of wine to enjoy.
Cooking Class and Wine Tasting at Bistro la Bon
Sunday, June 26
Bistro La Bon
Bistro La Bon is serving up TWO awesome events this Sunday evening. Here are your options: learn how to properly cut and debone salmon, clean mussels and create multiple dishes using both ingredients in a class held by Chef Majid Amoorpour. Cost for the class s $75. If wine is more you taste, join Brian Mockler of Epiphany Wine Company for an evening of sipping eight small production selections. Cost is $30 per person. Call to reserve your spot: 704-333-4646.
Charlotte Symphony presents Summer Pops: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Sunday, June 26
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
Wind down your weekend with a celebration for grads ready to take on the world. This week’s selections take you to destinations near and far and include Grieg’s “Norwegian Dance” and Mussorgsky’s “Great Gate of Kiev”.
