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10 things to do this weekend in Charlotte | QC Happenings

Spend time at the lauded Cheerwine Festival, baseball games and a new art exhibit in the area this weekend.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend looks to be a rainy one, so bring your umbrella out to enjoy events indoors and outdoors in Charlotte. See what's happening!

Friday, May 17

Tim McGraw's Standing Room Only Tour @ Spectrum Center

Rock out at Grammy-winning Tim McGraw's 'Standing Room Only Tour' when it hits the Queen City on Friday. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased here.

2024 BMX Racing World Championships in Rock Hill

This weekend is your last chance to catch the BMX Racing World Championships in Rock Hill. Happening at the Riverwalk on Friday and Saturday. Find more information here.

You can stream WCNC Charlotte on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV, just download the free app.

Saturday, May 18

Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury

Bring the whole family out to celebrate this iconic 106-year-old cherry soda and its hometown of Salisbury, N.C. at the Cheerwine Festival. The lauded festival will be complete with live entertainment, Cheerwine-inspired food and drinks, arts and crafts, kids activities and more. Happening from noon to 10 p.m.; find more information here.

ReGroup Summer Jam @ Sugar Creek Brewing

Come out for a night of great music for a cause at ReGroup's Summer Jam. All proceeds from the show go toward the non-profit's effort to improve economic mobility in the community. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.

Family Fun Nights in Mint Hill

Things are heating up this summer at the Family Fun Nights concert series in Mint Hill. You can catch awesome concerts all summer long at Mint Hill Veterans Park. Up this week is Foo 4 You with a tribute to the Foo Fighters. Find more information here.

Curating Life exhibit opens @ Hickory Museum of Art

Learn and experience the impact of art on our everyday lives in this all-new exhibit curated by filmmaker Randy Bacon. It kicks off with “An Afternoon with Randy Bacon: Film + Exhibition Premiere” Saturday at 4 p.m. Find more information here.

Sunday, May 19

Festa Italiana Charlotte

Come out to this elegant festive annual fundraising event celebrating Italian culture. It features authentic food, wine, a silent auction, a kid zone, and more. Find more information here.

Jay Day Block Party!

Come over to Charlotte's West End for a block party you won't forget featuring food, vendors and live music from DJ Nine8Nine and Pluto for Planet. Happening from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Find more information here.

Happening all weekend

Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls @ Truist Field

The Knights will play all weekend against the Durham Bulls. You don't want to miss this weekend of epic baseball action in the heart of Uptown. Find tickets here.

River Jam @ U.S. National Whitewater Center

Bring your friends out to this outdoor live music experience happening at the U.S. National Whitewater Center all summer long. Find this weekend's lineup here.

For more happenings in our area, check out our content partner CLTtoday’s events calendar. 

 

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