Atherton Nights, Kids Fest!, Family Dance Party, Food & Culture Festival, Hot Grill Summer, Movie Night, Shop Lokal Market, Frozen and More Things to Do This Weekend (6/9)

This week, it’s all about supporting local businesses, makers, artists and more, all around the Queen City! Shop markets in your favorite neighborhoods, celebrate the (re)opening of small businesses and new exhibitions, show your love for organizations helping our friends and neighbors, and soak in the summer vibes with kid-friendly festivals, movie nights, beach parties and more!

Thursday:

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Atherton Nights
Thursday, June 9, 5:00p – 9:00p
Head to Atherton Mill in South End for a night market featuring over 30 local vendors plus live music. If you can’t make it this month, mark your calendar now for the July 14th event.

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Book Buyers Grand Reopening
Events through Sunday, June 12
Visit the new location of this local favorite at 3040 Eastway Drive! Events offered throughout the weekend include a writer’s workshop, live poetry and fiction and a Sunday Brunch.

Friday:

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Opening Reception: Animal Families at Charlotte Art League
Friday, June 10, 6:00p – 9:00p
Celebrate the love between humans and animals with a new exhibit from Charlotte Art League. The exhibit includes work by artists honoring faithful animals, telling stories of animal families and sharing about influential animals in their lives.

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Kids Fest with Old Town Cornelius
Friday, June 10, 6:00p – 10:00p
2nd Friday is back in Cornelius and this month its all about the kids! Family-friendly activities include an inflatable village, games and giveaways, interactive art projects and more – not to mention live performances and food trucks.

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Beer Garden Movie Night at Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Friday, June 10, 8:00p
Bring the kids to Brewers at 4001 Yancey for an outdoor movie night featuring Disney Pixar favorite, ‘UP’! Enjoy a delicious local brew in the beer garden and snack on popcorn courtesy of the brewery.

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Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop at Plant House Charlotte
Friday, June 10, 6:30p – 8:00p
Add a little green to your home decor with a staghorn fern. Learn how to care for these trendy plants and then create your own masterpiece to showcase at home. Registration is required.

Saturday:

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Family Dance Party with Ramoma Halloway
Saturday, June 11, 1:00p – 5:00p
Support the Alzheimer’s Association with a family dance party at Symphony Park and move and groove alongside MIX 107.9’s Ramona Halloway. Tickets are on-sale now.

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EatBLKCLT Food & Culture Festival
Saturday, June 11, 12:00p – 4:00p
Celebrate the vibrant food scene in Charlotte and enjoy a meal from local food trucks, shop vendors and enjoy live music during this fun-for-the-whole-family festival.

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Smithfield Hot Grill Summer Cookout
Saturday, June 11, 11:00a
Join Smithfield for a summer kick-off at Lake Norman State Park Picnic Grounds! Order lunch on the lake, enjoy classic beach game, a live DJ and lots of giveaways. Stay for an evening movie night at MLK Amphitheater with traditional movie snacks and some with a Smithfield twist.

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Truist Training Tour – Pride Run
Saturday, June 11, 9:00a
Get in shape for the Around the Crown 10k in September with a special training run celebrating Pride Month. The route starts at Common Market South End, traveling through Revolution Park, historic Wilmore and back. Stick around after the run and enjoy a beverage and good conversation with fellow runners. Registration is required.

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NoDaHood Market at Divine Barrel Brewing
Saturday, June 11, 12:00p – 5:00p
Shop till you drop with over 70 local creative artisans and makers spread out across Divine Barrel, Free Will Craft & Vine and Great Wagon Road Distilling. A DJ will provide a soundtrack to your shopping and food trucks will be on-hand to keep you energized.

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Shop Lokal Market at Camp North End
Saturday, June 11, 11:00a – 3:00p
Support local makers at this one-stop stop featuring apparel, jewelry, pottery, personal care and more. Spend some time shopping then grab a meal from one of Camp North End’s delicious restaurants.

Sunday:

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Swing Into Summer with Charlotte Symphony
Sunday, June 12, 8:15p
Celebrate the beginning of summer with Charlotte Symphony with the opening of the Summer Pops series at Symphony Park. This month, it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! Enjoy a tribute to the big band era courtesy of Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees. Tickets are on-sale now.

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Divas Day Party by The Vanity House
Sunday, June 12, 2:00p
Check out the Vanity House’s new venue, Merchant and Trade with entertainment from a cast of all-start divas and music from DJ SEEBIRDGO. Tickets are available now!

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Snooze Benefit Breakfast with the Isabella Santos Foundation
Sunday, June 12, 9:00a – 1:00p
Support the Isabella Santos Foundation’s mission of raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer with a benefit breakfast at Snooze. RSVP to join and check out Snooze’s brand new South Park location.

Next Week:

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Power Hour Live Podcast Event
Monday, June 13, 12:00p – 2:00p
Join Liz & Lee live in studio for an open conversation, some inspiration and a Q&A with the hosts. Drinks and light snacks will be available. The event is free but registration is required.

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Frozen: The Musical at Belk Theater
Wednesday, June 15 – Sunday, June 26
Get a new perspective on Disney’s ‘Frozen’ with the Tony-nominated musical from the producer of ‘The Lion King’ and “Aladdin’! Tickets are available now for performances throughout June.

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Opening of ‘A Midnight Thing’ at SOCO Gallery
Wednesday, June 15, 6:00p – 8:00p
Swing by SoCO Gallery for the opening of ‘A Midnight Thing’ curated by Lia Rose Newman featuring artists Bethany Collins, Allison Janae Hamilton and Hồng- n TrÆ°Æ¡ng and ‘Love That for Me’ an exhibition of new paintings by Ariel Dannielle.

Save the Date:

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Floral Arranging in the Garden at Duke Mansion
Tuesday, June 21, 6:00p
Learn the art of floral arranging with a focus on peonies from Karen Greenoe of Lily Greenthumb’s. Tickets are available now and include all supplies, flowers, vessels and access to appetizers and cash bar.

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