It won’t be long before the roads in Charlotte start filling up with school buses and the temperatures slowly ease back down to tolerable – so soak up those last few summer weeks while you can! This week you can up your drink mixing game, celebrate the return of football, enjoy live music in the garden, kick off PRIDE week, and much more.
Thursday:
Billy Sunday Cocktail Class at Optimist Hall
Thursday, August 11, 6:00p
Head to the Optimist Hall patio for a cocktail class led by Billy Sunday’s own Stephanie Andrews. You’ll get the basics of bartending plus tips on how to concoct three summer drinks. Tickets are available now.
Carolina Panther’s Fan Fest
Thursday, August 11, 5:30p
Nothing says ‘fall is coming’ like the return of Panther’s Football! Head Uptown for an afternoon of live performances, music and watching the players make their way back to the field. A fireworks and laser show will round out the evening. Tickets are available now.
Jazz at the Garden featuring Charlton Singleton and Contemporary Flow
Thursday, August 11, 6:00p – 8:00p
Stroll the grounds of Daniel Stowe and enjoy the stylings of Charlton Singleton and Contemporary Flow. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to enjoy during the show. The doors open at 5:30p and registration is required.
Blakeney Wine Walk Series
Thursday, August 11, 6:00p – 8:00p
Sip and sample lots of wine, and shop exclusive sales with select Blakeney retailers while enjoying live music on the grounds. A $25 donation gives shoppers access to the event and all proceeds benefit the Isabella Santos Foundation
Friday:
Crownin’ QC’s Best Black Food Truck pt. 3
Friday, August 12, 3:00p – 9:00p
Don’t miss part 3 of the competition to crown the QC’s Best Black Food Truck! Check out Black Food Truck Friday at 1600 W Trade and cast your vote to get competitors to the final round – taking place on September 3rd at the Duke Mayo Classic FanFest.
CLT Burger Week
Begins Friday, August 12
CLT Burger Week is back featuring $6 specialty burgers from over 18 restaurants around the Queen City. Grab your passport and make your way around town to discover your favorite Charlotte burger.
Davidson Wildcats Fall Fan Fest
Friday, August 12, 5:30p – 8:30p
Get ready to cheer on your local college sports favorites during the Davidson Wildcats’ Fall Fan Fest! Grab dinner from a local food truck, enjoy live music and your favorite craft beer plus lots of fun and games for the whole family.
Saturday:
Meet n’ Greet with Your Neighborhood Orchestra at NoDa Brewing
Saturday, August 13, 2:00p – 6:00p
Come out to NoDa Brewing and hang with the musicians of Your Neighborhood Orchestra while learning more about their upcoming shows, music and hearing original works from a few of the artists.
Hendricks Gin Tasting Event
Saturday, August 20, 2022 3:00 PM at DOT DOT DOT in Myer’s Park
$69 per ticket
Welcome Cocktail
British Finger Sandwiches
Hendricks Gin
Hendricks Orbium
Hendricks Lunar
Hendricks Neptunia
Live Author Appearance & Book Signing Celebrating Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddy
Saturday, August 13, 3:00p – 6:00p
Celebrate Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, an education activist and pioneer of Black studies while learning more about UNCC Women’s Studies Professor Sonya Ramsey’s latest work. The event is free but registration is required.
Taste the Rainbow Luxe Picnic at Freedom Park
Saturday, August 13, 3:00p – 5:30p
Kick-off Charlotte Pride Week with a high-class picnic experience celebrating love and life with the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Tickets include tasty snacks, two drink tickets, fun games and activities plus much more.
Back to School Community Health Fair
Saturday, August 13, 10:00a – 2:00p
Get ready for back-to-school season with the YMCA during their Community Health Fair featuring free access to book bags and school supplies, delicious food, a live DJ, vendors and more.
Big O Fest at Sugar Creek Brewing
Saturday, August 13, 11:00a
Taste a local Charlotte favorite brew – Big O – and check out special beer releases, drink specials, live music and a little extra curricular fun with Chuck it Axes at 4:00p.
Brew & Choo at NC Transportation Museum
Saturday, August 13, 4:00p – 9:00p
Bring the whole family out to the NC Transportation Museum and pair your favorite local brew with your kid’s favorite choo-choo! Sample drinks from a variety of breweries in and around Charlotte, then hop on for a train ride including more samples from New Sarum Brewery. Food trucks and live music will be on-site as well to keep you busy all day long.
Soak City! at Resident Culture Brewing – Plaza Midwood
Saturday, August 13, 1:00p – 5:00p
As much as it pains us to say it, the opportunities for summer fun are slowly fading into the background – but Resident Culture isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet! Head out to the Plaza Midwood location for an afternoon of water play, axe throwing, live music and all your favorite RC brews.
RSVP TODAY!
Menswear Event
If you love men’s designer wear, and he needs a new suit, tux or more, don’t miss the Made to Measure Event with Ermenegildo Zegna at Neiman Marcus SouthPark on Thursday evening, August 18.
This is an rsvp event, so please call Neiman Marcus today to reserve your spot.
(704) 442-7900
Please be sure to tell them scoop sent you!
You can check out ready to wear ZEGNA suits & more here on NM online.
Save the Date:
The Queen City Jam Session at NoDa Brewing NorthEnd Taproom
August 19-21
Who doesn’t love a mix of local music, art and delicious beer? Food trucks and local vendors will be on-site, with a full lineup of live music over three joyful days. Tickets start at $89.
Summer Whites Event with Visit Yadkin
Ticket sales for the first weekend close August 17
The Annual Yadkin Summer Whites event will be held over two weekends starting August 20 and picking back up on August 27. Each weekend features 5 Yadkin County wineries serving up tasty drinks and small plates. Tickets for the August 20th weekend celebration will be available until August 17.
