Where to go and what to do this weekend-6/19

It’s Father’s Day weekend, and you’re looking for something a little different to do with Dad or the whole family.  From a night at the theater to a front row seat in the Best Ballpark in the Minors, we’ve got you covered on the best events going on in Charlotte this weekend.  Here’s the round up:

Dirty Dancing  
Through Sunday, June 21
Belk Theater

Watch your favorite scenes from this classic musical recreated live on stage this weekend at the Belk Theater.  You’ll have the time of your life! (Sorry, we couldn’t help it)

Charlotte Squawks
Through Sunday, June 28
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Everything you love about Charlotte or love to hate is up for “squawking” at this laugh out loud live performance.  Think Saturday Night Live meets Broadway with a touch of Queens Road, if you will.  They’re celebrating their eleventh edition, and it’s setting up to be the best one yet. Get tickets here.

Date Night: Spice Up the Night
Friday, June 19
Atherton Mill

Take Dad out for a spicy date night at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen.  Learn new tips & tricks to take back to your kitchen and whip up fennel stuffed artichokes, adobo glazed chicken, curried carrots and Mexican chocolate pots de creme.

Science on the Rocks
Friday, June 19
Discovery Place

Jam out at this month’s Science on the Rocks, Discovery Place’s adult’s only event.  With karaoke, live performances, music trivia and an Air Band contest, you’ll be feeling like a rock star in no time.

Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians
Friday: 7:05 PM, Saturday: 7:05 PM, Sunday: 2:05 PM
BB & T Ballpark

The Knights are at home all weekend, so get out there and root on the home team.  You have three chances to catch them: Friday and Saturday nights or Sunday afternoon.  This will be a popular gift for Dads, so get your tickets now!

Margarita Wars
Saturday, June 20
Epicentre

Get your margarita fix by sampling over a dozen margaritas handcrafted by some of Charlotte’s finest bartenders. The best part, you get to pick which one will win the title of “best margarita in the city”. Can this be a permanent job? Purchase tickets here.

Cocoa Lab: Summer Fruit Classics
Saturday, June 20
Bar Cocoa Charlotte

Treat your man to something decadent at Bar Cocoa’s Cocoa Lab classes.  In this series you’ll whip up desserts like plum tarte tatin, almond peach cobbler and blueberry frozen yogurt.

Father’s Day BBQ at the Market
Saturday, June 20
7th Street Public Market

If you’re in Uptown and smell something good, you’ve probably found the Father’s Day BBQ at 7th Street Public Market.  Stop in for a taste of BBQ, sandwiches, pizza and more from the vendors that make this spot one of Charlotte’s favorite foodie destinations.

Party in the Park
Wednesday evenings
Romare Bearden Park

This week at Party in the Park, join Too Much Sylvia, a good time cover band that will have you movin’ and groovin’ under the Uptown lights.

Mark your calendars!  Upcoming events in the Queen City:

NC Brewers Celebration
Saturday, June 27
BB&T Ballpark

In a city brimming with beer festivals and events, the NC Brewers Celebration sticks out. Get an insider’s view at the industry surrounding the craft straight from the farmers and growers. Learn about the growth of craft beer in North Carolina while sampling the finest selections inside BB&T Ballpark. Buy your tickets online here.

CLTure Music Festival 
Saturday, June 27
The Chop Shop NoDa

Join some of the best regional indie bands and artists for the CLTure Music Festival.  Three stages will feature live music while local food, fashion and art vendors pop-up on site.