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Axios
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this July 4 weekend
Uptown is kicking off Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks on Thursday, but there's a list of events that'll keep the celebrations going from Friday to Sunday. Friday, July 4 🎉 Celebrate the Fourth of July with A 704 Party 's huge block party with a band, vendors, roller-skating, DJs, food and drinks at Queen Park Social. | $17.49 | 3–9pm | Details 🎷 Vibe to a jazz, funk and soul band at Middle C Jazz. | $69.65–$90.65 | 6:30–10:15pm | Details 🏃♂️ Celebrate the Fourth of July at Symphony Park with a 4-mile run with prizes. | $15–$45 | 7:30am | Details 🇺🇸 Tread white and blue in a 5K trail race with three courses at Whitewater Center and stick around for a specialty drink and live music in the evening. | $40–$45 | 8am | Details 🎵 Vibe to live music at the Boileryard in Camp North End. | Free | 6–9pm | Details 🎊 Pull up to a "Cowboy Carter"-themed block party with crafts, empanadas, dancing and beats at La Bodeguita in Camp North End. | Free | 12–2pm | Details 🎇 Drive to downtown Belmont to catch a fireworks show and concert that the whole family can enjoy. | Free | 4–10:30pm | Details 🇺🇸 Honor Independence Day at the Charlotte Museum of History with music, speeches, voter education and more. | Free | 11am–2pm | Details 🎊 Party with Better Luck TMRW all weekend long at three events with dance floors, DJs, food and drinks. | Prices vary | Runs through Saturday | Details 🎡 Take the family to the Queen Charlotte Fair at Route 29 Pavilion with games, food and rides. | $6–$12 | Runs through Saturday | Details 🍻 Dress in red, white and blue for a pub crawl through Uptown. | $16+ | 4pm | Details Saturday, July 5 🏓 Learn the basics of pickleball with friends in a beginner-friendly game at Rally. | $5 | 3pm | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details 😂 Enjoy a comedy showcase while eating from a food stall at Monarch Market. | Free | 7pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from local vendors in an outdoor market at The Bowl at Ballantyne. | Free | 10am–3pm | Details 🧑🌾 Shop for fresh produce from South End's farmers market at Atherton Mill. | Free | 8am–1pm | Details 🤑 Grab your bestie and spend the day shopping from local vendors at Sycamore Brewing and stick around for a drink before walking the rail trail. | Free | 12–5pm | Details ⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on Orlando City SC at Bank of America Stadium. | $34+ | 7pm | Details 🏟️ See USA National Rugby take on Belgium Rugby at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $50+ | 7:30pm | Details 🎉 Party with a DJ on the rooftop at Queen City Quarter (formerly Epicenter). | Prices vary | 4–9pm | Details Sunday, July 6 🎭 See "Blues for Mama" at Booth Playhouse at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. | $40–$60 | 6pm | Details 🖌️ Create a watercolor bingo card at La Bodeguita in Camp North End for their craft club to keep track of all your summer adventures. | Free | 11am–1pm | Details 🛍 Spend Sunday strolling through Front Porch Sundays with more than 100 vendors in South End (Atherton). | Free | 10:30am–4:30pm | Details 🎊 Put on your denim and blue to dance around to music with DJs on The Royal Tot's rooftop. | $11.99+ | 5–9pm | Details 🤣 Get a laugh with comedian Tony Roberts at The Comedy Zone. | $30+ | Times vary | Details 🏟️ See Crown Legacy FC take on Orlando City B at Sportsplex at Matthews. | $14+ | 7pm | Details 👑 Enjoy a rodeo drag brunch at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. | $17+ | 11am–2pm | Details 🍷 Sip on wine and enjoy a poetry open mic at The Auto Pour. | $15+ | 5:30pm | Details
Axios
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
New nightlife party experience aims to "break up with the club" culture in Charlotte
A 704 Party is Charlotte's newest party series that offers nightclub vibes without sections and bottle service. Why it matters: With our constantly evolving nightlife scene, founder and Charlotte native Erin Thames aims to create a space focused on dancing and inclusivity. Background: After exploring the nightlife in various cities, Thames wanted to create a social scene that emphasized bringing people together — something she felt was lacking in her hometown. "I wanted a space where I could go and turn up and it wasn't rooted in today's club culture where there's sections, bottle service and long lines at the door," said Thames. "I have a theory that those things contribute to a lack of community because there's all of these barriers to separate us." Driving the news: Hundreds of people are already attending these pop-up parties. The next event, "Break Up With the Club" Vol. III, at Green Room, is scheduled for March 15. Tickets are $15. What to expect: The parties happen monthly in different locations, with some past events held at The Royal Tot and Alongside Brewing. Each event venue is chosen with space for people to bust a move and with ample open seating at no additional charge for when partygoers want to relax. Some events, which have seen at least 150 people, have a capacity limit depending on the venue, so you'll need to RSVP in advance. Past events have also had a small specialty menu, with a few custom cocktail options at the bar. "We're trying to reduce cost barriers as much as possible," said Thames. "There shouldn't be a steep price to turn up. You can absolutely expect no paid sections. If you want to sit down and kick it with your friends, you are absolutely free to do that." The vibe: These events, which are DJed by Thames and other local DJs, tend to play a diverse range of vibrant music that urges people to dance. You can expect to hear music like house, Afrobeats, amapiano, soul and old school R&B. "I want to cater to the people who might want to hear a different sound when they go out," Thames said. Zoom out: In addition to the dance-focused events, they also host entertainment-related experiences that tend to spotlight art galleries or festivals. A partnered event with The Mimosa Way at the The Mint Museum earlier this year featured vendors, live activations, drinks and snacks. They've also collaborated with Dammit Wesley 's Hunnid Dollar Art Fair and Durag Festival. My thought bubble: This is one of the few spaces in Charlotte where I've seen a large portion of partygoers dance unashamedly in our nightlife scene, so this is worth checking out if you've been searching for a space where you can let loose and dance like nobody is watching.
