CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Celebrate the start of summer with the return of Durag Festival and more in the Queen City.
Friday, June 21
Durag Festival 2023 @ Camp North End
One of the biggest celebrations of Black culture returns to Charlotte. The two-day Durag Festival is set to feature a local vendor market, food court, day party, music, an art exhibition and more. Tickets start at $60 and can be purchased here.
Summer Concert Series in Gastonia
Start your weekend off right with a summer concert series highlighting local talent in the Gastonia area every third Friday of the month. Free and open to the public. Find more information here.
Saturday, June 22
Keep Pounding 5K
Bring your running shoes, and join members of the Charlotte community event as they raise vital funds for cancer research and patient care at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. The event begins at 8 a.m. Find more information here.
For The Struggle's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth with Charlotte's West End community at For The Struggle's fifth annual celebration. kids games, face painting, jumping houses, a game truck, tons of vendors, live performances and more. Find more information here.
Sunday, June 23
NoDa Third Eye Market
This unique pop-market is your one-stop shop for all things metaphysical in Charlotte. Happening from 2 p..m. to 7 p.m. Find more information here.
For more happenings in our area, check out our content partner CLTtoday’s events calendar.