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FRIDAY, July 21

94. Scattered Thunderstorms. 30% chance of rain.

FabFest-Charlotte’s Beatles Festival at multiple locations: Expect a two-night performance of live music, Beatles memorabilia, yoga and a Beatles art contest. Free-$68.50. Times vary. Details

Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week® at multiple locations: Eat at one of 90+ area restaurants offering three-course menu experiences at discounted rates. $30-$50. Times vary. Details

Friday Night Live Music at The Coterie Concept: Vibe to live jazz over a glass of wine or signature cocktails. Free. 7-9pm. Details

Live Music at The Wine Loft: Unwind after the long work week with live music and a glass of wine. Free. 9pm. Details

Country Night at The Horseshoe: Party to country tunes every Friday evening. Free. 9pm. Details

Charlotte Knights vs Memphis Redbirds at Truist Field: Cheer on the Charlotte Knights as they take on the Memphis Redbirds. $39-$129. 7-10pm. Details

Skiptown Summer Splash Spectacular at Skiptown: Take your furry friends to play with other pups while you enjoy drinks from the bar. Prices vary. Runs through Sunday. Details

Corey Holcomb at The Comedy Zone Charlotte: Laugh the night away at jokes from comedian Corey Holcomb. $30-$40. Times vary. Details

Fall Out Boy – So Much For (Tour) Dust at PNC Music Pavilion: Rock out to songs from the Fall Out Boy as they make their tour stop in Charlotte. $50-$179. 6:30pm. Details

Black Food Truck Fridays at West Complex: Grab dinner from local Black-owned food trucks. Free-$20. 4-9pm. Details

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SATURDAY, July 22 

88. Isolated Thunderstorms. 40% chance of rain.

Watermelon Fest at Town Brewing: Enjoy new watermelon seltzers and mimosas for Town Brewing’s new release. Free. 11am-11pm. Details

Sunday AMAmixer at Crown Station Pub: Dance the night away to Amapiano beats. $5-$20. 8pm-12am. Details

Jolly Old July at Protagonist LoSo: Party like its December with holiday drinks, a carol sing-along and pizza. Free. 11am-11:59am. Details

Warehouse Sale and Sell Event at Stork Exchange: Snag baby products at a discount or offload your gently used baby gear. Free. 10am-2pm. Details

Front Porch Fest at Resident Culture Brewing: Shop from 35+ small businesses while you listen to live music. Free. 11am-4pm. Details

Sip & Sculpt at The Market at 7th Street: Create your own clay stein or mug, plus enjoy wine or coffee. $60. 3-5:30pm. Details

River Jam at U.S. Whitewater Center: Vibe to live music from Darby Wilcox And The Peep Show. Price varies. 7-10pm. Details

Sam Hunt: Summer On The Outskirts Tour at PNC Music Pavilion: Sing along to country and pop hits from Sam Hunt. $20-$139. 7:30pm. Details

R&B Vibes Picnic and Food Truck Festival at Symphony Park: Pack a lawn chair to relax with a meal from a food truck while you listen to live R&B music including performances from Sunshine Anderson and Pleasure P. $40-$750. 2-10pm. Details

Dope Day Party at Queen Park Social: Enjoy a brunch menu, games and music from a live DJ. $15-$40. 4-8pm. Details 

Forever Fresh Volume 1 at MacFly Fresh Printing Co.: Expect dance competitions, drinks and on-site screen printing. $5-$25. 4-10pm. Details

Play In Clay at MakerSpace Charlotte: Get your hands muddy to learn some basic pottery techniques. $50. 3-4:45pm. Details

Wine Tasting at Novelty House: Taste several wines and hors d’oeuvres on a rooftop. $25. 6-9pm. Details

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SUNDAY, July 23 

88. Partly cloudy. 20% chance of rain.

Monster Jam at Spectrum Center: Watch world-class athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions. $20-$75. 1pm. Details

Sunday Brunch at RSVP: Enjoy brunch items and cocktails with friends every Sunday. $12-$25. 11am-3pm. Details

Yoga at The Market at 7th Street: Participate in a guided drop-sound yoga experience. $15. 10-11am. Details

Summer Wine Affair at The Bohemian: A Wine Bar: Sip on a collection of summer wines. $30. 12-3pm. Details

Ashanti All-White Party At 1501 S Mint: Put on your all-white outfit and listen to a live performance from Ashanti. $40. 3-11pm. Details

Best of Charlotte Bridal Show at Lenny Boy Brewing: Shop for bridal items or snag giveaways. $5-$55. 1-4pm. Details

Barbie Brunch At Forty8hundred Restaurant & Lounge: Throw on your best Barbie or Ken outfit to enjoy brunch and music. Free. 11am-4pm Details

The Basics of Baking Series: A Night in France at Wentworth & Fenn Gourmet Bakery: Learn how to make French pastries and enjoy French wines. $75. 4-6pm. Details

Peruvian Festival 2023 at Boileryard: Experience the culture, art, food and music of Peru. Free-$10. Times vary. Details

Sunday Open Mic Night at Starlight on 22nd: Showcase your talents on stage or support others taking the stage over drinks and food. Free. 4-7pm. Details

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