Hot off the press, our round up of where to go this weekend in Charlotte ~ to help get you to the better days ahead: Saturday and Sunday.

Southern Women’s Show
Friday, August 26-Sunday, August 28
Charlotte Convention Center

The three-day spree of shopping, fashion, food and pampering is back! Taste, sip, browse and shop your way through the vendors that line the Charlotte Convention Center and enjoy food demonstrations, fashion shows and much more. Get the full scoop AND a discount code here.

FREE Sing-Along DIVE-IN MOVIES
Thursday, August 25
Craft City Social Club

Why drive-in when you can swim-in? Join in the fun at Craft City Social Club, where you can sing along to your favorite showtunes, enjoy free popcorn and $10 barrel-aged flights. Free admission.

Food Truck & Music in the Garden
Friday, August 26
Wing Haven Gardens

Plan a family-friendly summer evening of food trucks and music in the gardens. Wing Haven is hosting multiple area food trucks on-site, along with live music from Bobby Houck of the Blue Dogs. Food, popsicles, wine, beer and other beverages will be available for purchase. There are limited tickets, so claim your spot now!

Goodyear Arts: July/August Residency Showcase
Friday, August 26
Goodyear Arts

Celebrate the Artists-in-Residence Micah Cash Ramya and Chris Thomas. View new work including painting, drawing, photography and more. Film screenings are at 7 pm and 8 pm. Sip on free beer while it lasts from Birdsong Brewing Company, Sycamore Brewing, Sierra Nevada and PBR Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots
Friday, August 26
Bank of America Stadium

The Panthers are back with their first preseason game at home this Friday. Cheer them on after kickoff at 7:30 pm. Get tickets here.

The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne
Friday, August 26
The Ballantyne Hotel

Try something new with a tasting presented by The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne. This even features light hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6:30 pm, followed by a Glenmorangie tasting. $50 per person. Call to reserve your spot: (704) 248-4100.

Movies Under the Stars
Friday, August 26
Symphony Park

Top off the summer with a final Movie Under the Stars. Get to Symphony Park early to stake out your spot for the showing of Peanuts, rated G.

The Charlotte 48 Hour Film Project 2016
Friday, August 26
The Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Charlotte creative shave been charged with the ultimate task: create a seven minute film in just 48 hours. The result is 34 short films that showcase the creativity that lives right in our city. View the best films of the Charlotte 48 Hour Film Project at Booth Playhouse Theater this Friday.

Great Gatsby Gala
Saturday, August 27
Wells Fargo Atrium Uptown

Don your finest black tie or 1920’s attire for the jazziest event of the season. The 15-piece Russ Wilson Orchestra sets the tone for a night of dancing, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Tickets are $75 each or two for $120. VIP access to the Speakeasy Lounge and other perks are $125 each. Proceeds benefit the National MS Society Greater Carolinas Chapter.

Dilworth Jubilee
Saturday, August 27
Latta Park

The fun starts in Latta Park at 3pm with games and an obstacle course, and continues with live entertainment at 5 pm from Tosco Music Party. The whole family will enjoy food trucks, kids activities and a craft beer and wine garden. This event is free and open to the public.

2nd Annual Neighborhood Party
Saturday, August 27
Tyber Creek Pub

It’s an old-fashioned block party at Tyber Creek Pub, where the whole neighborhood will be out enjoying music, patio games and a pig pickin’. Bring school supplies to donate to their drop-off booth.

Cooking Class: Southern BBQ
Saturday, August 27
Harper’s Restaurant Carolina Place Mall

Before summer’s over, learn to master the grill with the help of Harper’s Restaurant chefs. $30 per person.

Freedom Summer Series
Saturday, August 27
Freedom Park

Grab a blanket and pack a picnic for a romantic date night under the stars. The Freedom Summer Jazz Series wraps up this Saturday with Chris Standing and opener 5th & York.

Goo Goo Dolls
Sunday, August 28
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Ampitheatre

Belt out your favorite tunes under the Uptown lights this Sunday when the Goo Goo Dolls come to town. Get your tickets online here. 

Mark your calendar!

Revenge of the Super Bowl Party
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
Thursday, September 10

Cheer on the home team as they take on last year’s Super Bowl rivals. View the game on five 70-inch big screens at Bonterra, while Chef Blake cooks up a spectacular feast. $100 per person, includes food and selected beverages. Proceeds benefit Taste of the NFL & Second Harvest Food Bank to help fight hunger in Charlotte.