CHARLOTTE — Enjoy performances by Nikki Glaser, Luke Bryan, and Jack Johnson or check out the Dragon Boat Festival in Rowan County, a Y2K vintage market or back-to-school celebrations. We’ve also got basketball and soccer in town this weekend. Here’s what’s going on near you.
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See comedian Nikki Glaser at Ovens Auditorium for the second of two Charlotte shows Friday night.
“Little Shop of Horrors” opens this weekend at Blumenthal Arts Center’s Booth Playhouse.
Nerd Nite Charlotte returns to Divine Barrel Brewing Friday night with presentations on a variety of topics over drinks.
This weekend at the Whitewater Center’s River Jam, Flow Tribe will take the stage Friday, followed by Sam Morrow Saturday night.
See an improv show from the Shameless Society at Lenny Boy Brewing Friday evening.
Enjoy live music, food, shopping and more at Camp North End’s Live Friday Nights.
There will be an adults-only Disney Channel-themed dance party at The Fillmore complete with hits from favorites, like “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical.”
Start your Saturday with Yoga on the Lawn of the Mint Museum Randolph.
Celebrate Black Men’s Wellness Day at The Park Expo & Conference Center. The event offers free health screenings, a kids zone, senior pavilion, entertainment and more.
There will be a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Back-to-School Book Sale Saturday morning at the Sugar Creek branch.
Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency will host a 3K walk or run to help raise money for sickle cell treatment and services for families in North Carolina. The event will be held at Pearl Street Park in Uptown Charlotte Saturday morning.
The 12th annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held Saturday at the Shrine Club at High Rock Lake in Salisbury. Watch the races, shop from local vendors and food trucks and enjoy family-friendly activities.
There will be a Back-to-School Community Event at Mallard Creek Recreation Center Saturday. The free event features food, fun, prizes and more.
Go to a drag brunch at NoDa Brewing Co. Saturday morning. The inaugural event is free to attend.
See the BIG3 All-Star Game at the Spectrum Center Saturday. Immediately after the game, the season wraps with the 2026 BIG3 Championship, where Dallas Power will take on the Boston Ball Hogs for the title.
Purpose CLT is throwing a Back to School Bash Saturday at Urban District Market to support local teachers. The event will feature a nostalgic pop-up roller rink, vendor market and recess games. Admission is free with a school supply donation.
Shop from a Y2K vintage popup hosted by Charlotte Vintage Market at Victoria Yards Saturday. And make sure to wear your 2000s best because there will be a best-dressed contest.
Charlotte FC will take on D.C. United Saturday evening at Bank of America Stadium.
Charlotte Crown will play Greensboro Groove at Bojangles Coliseum Saturday.
Watch “Finding Nemo” in Fourth Ward Park Saturday night.
See Luke Bryan at Truliant Amphitheater Saturday night as part of the “Word On The Street Tour.”
Keyshia Cole will host an R&B party at Alibi Day & Night Club Saturday night.
Marcus Anderson, a Grammy-nominated jazz fusion saxophonist will play at Middle C Jazz Saturday evening.
The annual NC Beach Blast Festival in Kings Mountain kicks off Saturday with a concert, featuring Too Much Sylvia. There will also be activities, a golf cart parade, competitions, a kids zone, food and more.
Shop from the Birkdale Village Farmer’s Market Sunday.
Visart Video is hosting a Silent Cinema Café Sunday afternoon. Watch the 1926 silent film “The Bat” alongside live improvised musical accompaniment by Charlotte musician MonaLisa Musiq.
Meet local creatives Sunday at the Charlotte Gallery Market at Queen Park Social. The event blends art, fashion, and culture with an art showcase, outdoor marketplace, networking opportunities and food and drinks throughout the event.
Jack Johnson will perform at Truliant Amphitheater Sunday night.
Davidson’s Concerts on the Green music series continues with an evening of gospel music Sunday.
El Tri is set to play The Fillmore Sunday.