Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including PGA Championship and festivals
It's going to be another busy weekend for Charlotteans with a list of events this month from PGA Championship to Ballantyne's Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival.
Friday, May 16
⛳️ Check out the PGA Championship in Quail Hollow. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details
🏒 Cheer on the Checkers in their playoff game against Hershey at Bojangles Coliseum. | $29+ | 7pm | Details
🍿 Bring a blanket or chair to watch a film screening of "Cool Runnings" in the courtyard at Rally in LoSo. | Free | 7:30pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a vintage night market in the Boileryard at Camp North End. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to live music at Camp North End after work. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
📚 Listen to poets read selections from their collections at That's Novel Books in Camp North End and stick around for an open mic night where you can share your talents with the audience. | Free | 6-8pm | Details
🏌️ Practice your swing with golf simulators at HopFly Brewing Co. plus stick around for golf vendors, themed cocktails and a chance to win tickets to the PGA Championship. | Free | 4-9pm | Details
🎷 Vibe to contemporary jazz saxophonist Marion Meadows at Middle C Jazz. | $53+ | Times vary | Details
🎪 Take the entire family to see the UniverSoul Circus at Route 29 Pavilion in Concord. | $41-$78 | Runs through Sunday | Details
🥅 See Charlotte Independence play One Knoxville SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$18 | 7pm | Details
🏃♂️ Team up with friends to participate in a 24 hour relay race that include camping and food at the Whitewater Center. | $150 | 3:30pm | Details
🎤 See Billy Idol make a tour stop in Charlotte at PNC Music Pavilion. | $43+ | 7:30pm | Details
😆 Laugh at jokes from comedian Funny Marco at Comedy Zone. | $42+ | Times vary | Details
Saturday, May 17
👕 Head over to TAOH outdoor Gallery in NoDa for live painting, a spray paint workshop, T-shirt making workshop, food trucks and more for | Free | 12-4pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away at Watershed Charlotte and enjoy follow up discussions aimed at raising awareness on mental health issues. | $15 | 7pm | Details
🌸 Stop by Sycamore for their Spring Fest for live music from bands, dog adoptions and drink specials. | Free | 12pm | Details
🥐 Grab a bite from an Ashik Bakery + Caffeto pop-up at Grow's plant shop. | Free | 11am | Details
👯♀️ Party to music from DJs with Souled Out Dates at Camp North End. | Free | 3-10pm | Details
🎉 Attend One Fest at Lenny Boy Brewing for 80+ classes and workshops, live music, yoga, arts and a marketplace | $0-$189 | 10am-10pm | Details
🧘 Bring a yoga mat to stretch in an outdoor yoga flow at the Big Moon Green in Romare Bearden Park. | Free | 9am-10:30am | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on Chicago Fire FC at the Bank of America Stadium. | $41+ | 7:30pm | Details
🍽️ Eat your way through a Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival with live music at Ballantyne's Backyard. | $45+ | 12-6pm | Details
🇯🇵 Pull up to a Japan Fest at Urban District Market with food, games, demonstrations, performances and contests. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
🌷 Go on a self-guided tour of private gardens and courtyards across Uptown's Fourth Ward, all paired with food and cocktail tasting along the route. | $36.30 | Runs through Sunday | Details
Sunday, May 18
🍽️ Eat a Spanish-themed four course dinner for Sunday supper at L'Ostrica. | $75 | 5:30pm | Details
🕯️Create a custom candle with Paddywax at Wooden Robot Brewery. | $20 | 1pm | Details
👯♀️ Catch an aerial dance show with brunch, a tiny tattoo pop-up and giveaways at Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. Proceeds benefit non profit kitten rescue Inked Kittens Club. | $30 | 11:30am-1pm | Details
🧘 Unwind with a yoga flow followed by brunch at the Whitewater Center. | $50 | 9:15am | Details
🍾 Have a Sunday fun day experience with brunch, drink specials and music from a live DJ at STATS. | $0-$100 | 12-9pm | Details
🎶 Relive the 90s in a day party with music from a live Dj at Alibi Patio & Garden. | Free | 4-9pm | Details
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