This weekend, sink your teeth into Charlotte’s best burgers during the last days of CLT Burger Week, have drinks in the garden at Duke Mansion, jam out to live music, dance your heart out at a silent disco party, channel your inner sweet tooth with Dessert Wars, and much more.
THINGS TO DO THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
Final Days of CLT Burger Week
Ends Sunday, August 27
Don’t miss the chance to sink your teeth into Charlotte’s most delicious burgers during CLT Burger Week. Enjoy $7 specialty burgers from more than 20 participating restaurants until August 27. Burger specials can be found here.
Cocktails in the Garden at Duke Mansion
Thursday, August 24, 5 – 8p
Spend a beautiful evening having cocktails (or beer) in the Garden at Duke Mansion. Enjoy a variety of local craft beers and a full cash/credit bar. Ticket includes valet parking and a history tour of the mansion at 6 p.m. Save your seat here.
Atherton Live!
Thursday, August 24, 5 – 7p
Enjoy live music from local artists at the Atherton NICHE located along the Rail Trail every Thursday from 5 – 7 pm.
Nouvelle Amsale’s Trunk Show at Ladies of Lineage
Extended through August 26
This is the last opportunity to shop Nouvelle Amsale’s brand-new collection until these pieces arrive in store. Reserve your bridal suite today by visiting here.
THINGS TO DO FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
Shop the Last Days of Summer Sales
Summer Nights Series: Karaoke Night at Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Friday, August 25, 6p
Kick off your weekend at Brewers at 4001 Yancey for their Summer Nights Series happening every Friday. Throughout the rest of summer, they’ll be rotating a mix of events including live music, karaoke, and themed trivia on their Beer Garden. This weekend, sing your heart out with your closest friends at Karaoke Night.
Silent Disco Party at the NoDa Brewing North End Taproom
Friday, August 25, 6:30 – 10p
The OBX Silent Disco is coming to Charlotte! Expect a fun evening of delicious brews and jamming beats in the backyard of the NoDa Brewing North End Taproom. There will be three channels of music playing through hi-fi wireless headphones. Each channel will have a theme with curated mini-mixes of different genres. Dance, sing, and have fun with your peeps! Tickets can be purchased here.
THINGS TO DO SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
12th Annual Tour de Turns
Saturday, August 26, 8a – 2:30p
​Is there a better way to spend a Saturday than going on a fantastic ride or walk through 25 of Charlotte’s most idyllic, tree-lined neighborhoods? Oh, and raising money for a worthy cause while you do it? Of course not! So bring some friends and plan to make some more on August 26 – the Tour de Turns has been bringing our community together for 12 years and counting! Register here.
BiggerThanMe Block Party
Saturday, August 26, 2 – 6p
Celebrate the start of a new school year with the kids at this Back to School Block Party. Happening in Victoria Yards in Uptown, this block party will feature giveaways, bouncy houses, FREE Italian ice , food trucks and vendors.
Dessert Wars Charlotte
Saturday, August 26, 3 – 7p
Celebrate the foodie lifestyle by sampling desserts from vendors trying to claim the Dessert Champion title. Desserts range from cookies, ice cream, doughnuts, and cupcakes. Sample tickets are exchanged for dessert samples. General Admission tickets include 30 sample tickets, a “go-box” and entry beginning at 4 p.m. This event sells out every year, so be sure to buy your tickets soon!
THINGS TO DO SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Rugby 101 with Charlotte Rugby Club
Sunday, August 27, 10a – 12p
Come out and learn about rugby with Charlotte Rugby Club. This event is for beginners with no experience necessary. Both men and women can join.
Front Porch Fest at Protagonist Beer LoSo
Sunday, August 27, 11a – 4p
Mark your calendars for Front Porch Fest at Protagonist Beer in LoSo. Shop from over 50 local vendors, jam out to live music, enjoy an ice cold beer and munch on pizza slices bigger than your face all while making friends and having fun. This event is free to attend, so bring a friend!
Blue Crabs & Beer Feast at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
Sunday, August 27
All you can eat blue crabs and beer? We’re in. SouthEast Crab Feast is coming to Lenny Boy Brewing Co. for a day filled with outdoor cooking of fresh seafood. Your ticket includes ALL YOU CAN EAT fresh Blue Crabs, one side of Fish & Chips, one complimentary Craft Beer or beverage, music and a family-friendly environment for the entire family. Click here to purchase your ticket.
Summer Music Series at Seoul Food (South End)
Sunday, August 27, 5 – 10p
A great way to end the weekend is with good food and tunes. Head to Seoul Food in South End for a night on the patio with music featuring DJ Bic Nasti and friends, delicious food and drink, and great company. Happening the second and fourth Sunday until Labor Day.
NEXT WEEK
Signed Copies & Conversation with Madison Letts at Charlotte’s Boutique
Monday, August 28, 6 – 8p
Enjoy appetizers and drinks as you join Author Madison Letts for a book signing of I Don’t Want You To Regret Anything. RSVP here.
