As the summer months continue to fly by, we are beating the heat by keeping busy with all that the Queen City has to offer! This week, enjoy a film festival for good, celebrate the anniversaries of some of our favorite Charlotte establishments, support arts and culture, gear up for football and wander some of the best neighborhoods around Uptown for fun-filled activities fit for the whole family.
Thursday:
Joedance Film Festival
Showtimes Thursday, August through Saturday, August 6
Grab a seat at the 13th annual Joedance Film Festival, featuring virtual and in-person showings of 25 short films. The festival raises awareness for pediatric cancer research at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. Virtual passes and in-person tickets are on-sale now.
Queen City Comedy Experience with Blumenthal Performing Arts
Now through August 13
Back for the first time since 2019, join Blumenthal, Queen City Comedy and The Comedy Zone for week 2 of the QC Comedy Experience featuring a number of events for lovers of laughter, culminating with live performances from comic Bill Bellamy.
Friday:
ACE Miracle Bucket Days benefitting Levine Children’s Hospital
Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7
Visit Blackhawk Hardware this weekend and enjoy your own mini-shopping spree for good! Support Levine Children’s Hospital and score some great deals on your favorite products.
U-Pick Eucalyptus Festival at Carolina Lavender Farm
Friday, August 5, 10:00a – 8:00p
Head down to Carolina Lavender Farm in Gastonia for an afternoon of u-pick eucalyptus – or grab some lavender and locally distilled essential oils. Bring your own clippers and a bucket for water to keep the fresh cuttings happy on the drive home.
Pilot Brewing Company 4 Year Anniversary Party
Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7
Help Pilot Brewing say CHEERS to four years this weekend in Plaza Midwood. Events include special releases, live music, a Mac & Cheese competition, plus much more. Check the schedule online for a complete listing.
CLT Edge Fest Exhibit Opening
Friday, August 5, 6:00p – 9:00p
Relive the magic of CLT Edge Fest with the exhibit’s opening celebration including live paints by local mural artists, music, dance performances, yoga and more. The event will be held at Charlotte Art League.
Rosie’s Community Market at McGill Rose Garden
Friday, August 5, 4:00p – 8:00p
Spend an evening among the roses at McGill Rose Garden and enjoy a community market featuring local art, live music, BBQ and more – all while supporting Charlotte Recyclery, which empowers and uplifts underserved youth with bicycle access and education.
Dog Days of Summer with Humane Society of Charlotte
Friday, August 5, 5:00p – 8:00p
Check out the new Animal Resource Center, bring a blanket to relax and enjoy live music, food and drink, plus trivia. The adoption center will remain open late in case you’d like to bring home a new 4-legged friend of your own! Suggested donation of $5 is greatly appreciated.
Panther’s Training Camp in Spartanburg, SC
Friday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 10
It’s almost that time again – Panthers football is coming! Check out the 2022 lineup at their practice facility in Spartanburg and get pumped for season. Check the schedule for more details and mark your calendar for Panther’s Fan Fest on August 11.
Gordgeous Pumpkin Ale Release at NoDa Brewing
Friday, August 5, 3:00p – 10:00p
We can’t mention Panther’s Football without thoughts of fall creeping in – and NoDa Brewery is happy to help with that! Stop by the brewery on Friday for the release of their fall-favorite, Great American Beer Festival GOLD Medal Winner, Gordgeous Pumpkin Ale.
Saturday:
PopCuLTure at The Pizza Peel
Saturday, August 6, 5:00p – 9:00p
Plaza Midwood is the place to be this weekend! Stop by The Pizza Peel for Pop CuLTure – a limited event series showcasing all we love about local…music, food, drinks and entrepreneurs.
Splatter Charlotte at Camp North End
Saturday, August 6, 10:00a
Travel back to the messy, carefree painting of your youth with Splatter Charlotte at Camp North End. Make your mark on the giant community canvas and enjoy expressing your creativity with the whole family.
Family First: Acting Up! Drama and Workshop at Harvey B. Gantt Center
Saturday, August 6, 12:00p – 2:00p
Bring out your inner actor and learn skills like focus, voice and movement, and collaboration from Tiffany Bryant-Jackson, Artistic Director of Open Cage Productions. This event is for the whole family and registration is required.
Sunday:
OH Happy Day Optimist Hall’s 3rd Birthday Celebration
Sunday, August 7, 11:00a – 3:00p
Celebrate Optimist Hall’s 3rd Birthday with an afternoon of fun for the whole family! Activities include face painting, balloon animals, caricature artists and more. The event is free and open to all.
August Front Porch Sundays in South End
Sunday, August 7, 11:00a – 4:00p
Front Porch Sunday is back with a day full of shopping, sipping and summer fun. Browse the work of 60+ local artists, enjoy live music, cold beer and great community engagement.
Cocktails in the Garden at Duke Mansion
Monday, August 8, 5:00p – 8:00p
Stroll the grounds of Duke Mansion with Cocktails in the Garden and enjoy a complimentary History Tour at 6:00p. Free registration for the tour is recommended and a cash bar will be available onsite.
Save the Date:
Unique Sneaks 2022 with Books of Belonging
Saturday, October 1, 1:00p – 5:00p
Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for Books of Belonging’s annual fundraiser, Unique Sneaks! Watch as incredible artists work with kids to custom paint sneakers celebrating their uniqueness and creativity. The day includes delicious food, a live DJ, raffles for painted sneakers and more.
