Weekend Activities: July 5, 2024 – July 7, 2024

Happy 4^th of July weekend!! There will be plenty to do this holiday weekend around the Queen City. The weather is projected to be hot with temperatures in the high 90’s which brings along with it heat advisories and possible thunderstorms. Make sure to stay hydrated and covered in sun block this weekend! The Southern Soul Sunshine Festival featuring King George and his band is the big talk for this weekend. The festival will consist of other artists within the same genre and style of music. You may be able to catch some more firework shows this weekend.  Other activities this weekend include: music festivals, parties (day & night), brunch events, picnics, open markets, wrestling match, comedy shows, exercise events, and so much more!

Please pick the event(s) that are just right for you and your family! Enjoy, have fun, be safe, and enjoy the weekend!

Now, here’s what’s going on this weekend… 👀

Friday, July 5, 2024

Summer Music Fest @ Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Boulevard; Select Fridays & Saturdays, July-August, Times vary; Free with park admission

Title Belt Pro Presents: Hot Dogs and Handshakes (wrestling match) @ The Ford Building, Camp North End, 1774 Statesville Ave; 7PM-9PM; $12

Friday Live Music @ Hi-Wire Brewing, 340 West Tremont Avenue; 7PM-9:30PM; Free entry

R&B Fridays: Bobby Valentino @ Stats Charlotte, 3425 David Cox Road; 9PM-2AM; $20+

Group Hugs n’ Harmony @ Charlotte Comedy Theater, 700 North Tryon Street; 7:30PM-9PM; $15

Saturday, July 6, 2024 (National Fried Chicken Day)

Southern Soul Sunshine Festival @ 4431 Neck Road; 3PM-9PM; $50+

Signs of Summer @ Eden of Plaza, 1212 Pecan Avenue; 4PM-9PM; Free for general admission

The Southern Fried Kickback Day Party, Vol 8: Independence Weekend @ The Royal Tot, 933 Louise Avenue; 9:30PM-2AM; $Free+

River Jam Music Series @ The Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway; 6:30PM-9:30PM; $12 for parking

Yoga & Love @ Independence Park, 345 Hawthorne Lane; 11AM-12PM; Free, donations welcome

Sunday, July 7, 2024

90’s R&B/Hiphop Food Truck Festival @ 616 North Tryon Street ; 2PM-8PM; $10+

Bluegoose Independence Weekend Rooftop Day Party @ Novelty House, 123 East 5th Street #Suite 500; 3PM-8PM; $10+

Habitual Yinny at Lenny Boy: Yin Yoga & Kombucha @ Lenny Boy Brewing Co., 3000 South Tryon Street; 4:30PM-6PM; $15

Figure Drawing @ Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street #D; 11AM-1PM; Free entry

Brunch Buffet @ Urban District Market, 2315 North Davidson Street #300; 10AM-2PM; Adults $35.99/Kids $13.99