CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We have a slight chance of storms Saturday during this hot, hot weekend. Stay cool while you head out to awesome events in the Charlotte area. See what's happening!
Friday, Aug. 2
The Scorpio reopens @ RSVP South End
After closing last year, popular LGBTQ nightclub The Scorpio makes a triumphant return at RSVP South End. Doors open at 6 p.m. Find more information here.
Carowinds Summer Music Fest
Live music is back at Carowinds, and hitting the stage at the Carowinds Summer Music Fest are Skillet and Sugar Ray. Find more information here.
Live Under The Oaks @ Birkdale Village
Kick your weekend off with a little shopping and live music at the Grove at Birkdale Village every Friday evening from April to October this year. Happening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Find more information here.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Battle of the Carolinas Hockey Game @ Extreme Ice Center
Come and cool off and support the Charlotte Fire Hockey Team as they take on Columbia Fire Hockey in Indian Trail. Proceeds go to the Firefighters Burned Children Fund. Tickets start at $10 and the game starts at 4 p.m. More info here.
Movies in the Park in Belmont
Enjoy movies at Stowe Park all summer long in Belmont, complete with a showing, free arcade games and more. This weekend's feature film is "Hook." The movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Find more information here.
Sunday, Aug. 4
First Friday Art Gallery Crawl in South End
Take in the local art scene at the First Friday Gallery Crawl featuring special receptions, live painting and music. Happening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Find more information here.
Front Porch Sundays @ Atherton Mill
Every first Sunday of the month, come out and shop with over 70 local vendors at Front Porch Sundays, complete with food trucks, live music and more. Happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is also pet-friendly! Find more information here.
Happening all weekend
Cirque du Soleil: Corteo @ BoPlex
Experience the thrilling performances and exhibitions of Cirque du Soleil: Corteo, coming to Charlote's BoPlex from Aug. 1-4. Find more information 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.
Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls @ Truist Field
Make your way out to the ball game as the Charlotte Knights are back in the Queen City, facing the Norfolk Tide all weekend long. Find information and tickets here.
For more happenings in our area, check out our content partner CLTtoday’s events calendar.