CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hopefully, Debby didn't get you too down this week because the weekend is looking sunny and warm! Spend it outdoors at awesome events across the Charlotte area. See what's happening!
Friday, Aug. 9
Carowinds Summer Music Fest
Live music is back at Carowinds, and hitting the stage at the Carowinds Summer Music Fest this weekend are Flo Rida on Friday and Russell Dickerson on Saturday. 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. 10
South End Farmer's Market @ Atherton Mill
Have your pick at fresh produce and other products at the South End Farmer's Market. Happening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Atherton Mill. Find more information here.
Queen City HBCU Scholarship Cookout
Celebrate with HBCU students and alumni at the Queen City HBCU Scholariship Cookout; proceeds go to Local HBCU Alumni Chapters to fund scholarships for area students. Happening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Find more information here.
Charlotte Running Club Olympics Watch Party
Watch Team USA perform live (on TV) at the Paris Olympics Track and Field Finals with the Charlotte Running Club. Happening from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Vaulted Oak Brewing. Find more information here.
Happening all weekend
Disney's The Lion King @ Blumenthal Performing Arts
Return to pride rock this weekend as the Disney's The Lion King show kicks off a month-long run at the Belk Theater. You don't want to miss this iconic show. Tickets begin at $35. More info 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.