CHARLOTTE — A variety of events and entertainment are on the agenda this weekend. From concerts to sports, markets and movies, here’s what’s going on near you.
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The 2026 Leagues Cup Phase One continues with Charlotte FC and Atlas FC Friday night at Bank of America Stadium.
This weekend at the Whitewater Center’s River Jam, Scott T. Smith is set to take the stage Friday, followed by The Steepwater Band Saturday night.
See “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” at Booth Playhouse this weekend.
The Asian Night Market returns this Friday at Urban District Market. Enjoy authentic cuisine, local vendors and karaoke.
The Charlotte Knights will play the Durham Bills this weekend at Truist Field.
See John Mulaney live at Ovens Auditorium this weekend. He’ll be in town for two shows on Friday and Saturday.
Bryan “The Butcher” Battle will take on Dalton “Hercules” Rosta in the PFL Middleweight World Championship at Bojangles Coliseum Friday night.
Listen to yacht rock classics Friday night at Mooresville’s Rock The Park concert series at Liberty Park.
Immerse yourself in the magic of ancient Egypt through a virtual reality experience at Blume Studios this weekend. Guests will explore The Great Pyramid at “Horizon of Khufu.”
Enjoy live music, shopping, food and more at Camp North End Friday night.
International fusion guitarist Jonathan Butler will perform at Middle C Jazz Friday night.
Tape B and Levity are joining forces for the “Summer Program Tour.” They’re making a stop at Truliant Amphitheater Friday night.
The Fray will play Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Friday night as part of the “Summer of Light Tour” with Dashboard Confessional.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library is having a back-to-school book sale Saturday morning at the Independence Regional Library.
Visit the soon-to-be new residents of Wildwoods at the Whitewater Center Saturday morning. Visitors will get to pet and feed Babydoll sheep, Mini Nubian goats and livestock guard dogs before they move in this September.
Shop small at a local makers market next to Legion Brewing in SouthPark.
There will also be a Back to School Bash at Northern Regional Recreation Center Saturday with bounce houses, balloon and tattoo artists, school supplies and a partnership with Novant to make sure kids without insurance are able to get their vaccines before classes start.
Watch “Labyrinth,” the 1986 classic starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, for free at the Independent Picture House Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Support a local nonprofit at a charity drag bunch at Snooze in Plaza Midwood Saturday afternoon. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local nonprofit Hearts United for Good.
See comedian George Wallace at The Comedy Zone Saturday night.
Charlotte Crown will play Savannah Steel at Bojangles Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday.
Bryan Adams is slated to perform at the Spectrum Center Saturday night along with special guests Pat Benator and Neil Giraldo.
Charlotte Independence is set to play Greenville Triumph SC at the American Legion Memorial Stadium Saturday night.
Kannapolis’ free Summer Concert Series wraps up with Andy Grammer with Walk Off the Earth Saturday night.
Dance the night away at a Cumbia Rave at The Underground Saturday night.
Watch “Blue Crush” in Fourth Ward Park Saturday night.
In Belmont, catch a screening of “The Emperor’s New Groove” at Stowe Park Saturday.
There will be a free soccer festival with Charlotte Rise FC Sunday morning at Harrisburg Athletic Complex in Fort Mill. The event is for kids from U5 to U19 and their families. There will be skills challenges, inflatable bubble soccer, games, treats and more.
Take a hands-on dumpling making class at Lost Worlds Brewing Sunday afternoon.
Relax with a yoga class on the roof of the Harvey B. Gantt Center Sunday.
There will be a Charlotte Pride Interfaith Service at 4 p.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Plaza Midwood.
Bronco is bringing the “El Gran Baile Tour” to Ovens Auditorium Sunday.
Mumford & Sons will perform at the Spectrum Center Sunday night.