We have a busy weekend ahead of us! It is Father’s Day and Juneteenth Holiday Weekend! Yes, that means we get a three-day weekend! Whoo hoo! It looks like we will get a break from the 100-degree temperatures that we have been experiencing this week with temperatures in the upper 80’s through the weekend. Whew! There are several activities going on around the Queen City and surrounding areas to participate in for Father’s Day and Juneteenth. From brunches to parades, there is plenty to participate in. Other activities this weekend include: festivals, outdoor music events and concerts, brunch events, parades, fitness activities, events for the pups, 50’s Decades party, and much more!
There are plenty of events going on this weekend to choose from…Please pick the event(s) that are just right for you and your family! Enjoy, have fun, and enjoy the weekend! Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there! Happy Juneteenth!
Now, here’s what’s going on this weekend… 👀
Friday, June 17, 2022
Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas @ The House of Africa, 1215 Thomas Avenue; Thursday-Sunday, event times vary; Free entry
Art After Dark @ The Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 South Tryon Street; 6PM-10PM; Free entry (ages 21+)
Concert in the Courtyard Live @ Optimist Hall, 1115 North Brevard Road; 5:30PM-8:30PM; Free entry
50’s Decades Party @ Brewers @ 4001 Yancey Road; 6PM; Free entry
Pride Drag Show & Paw-Rad @ Skiptown, 222 Rampart Street; Friday (8PM) & Saturday (All-Day); Free entry
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Durag Festival @ Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Road; 1PM-10PM; $0-$150 (depending on package)
Seafood Fest @ Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins Road; 12PM; Free entry
Emo Night @ The Music Yard, 2433 South Boulevard; 6PM-11PM; $5-$300
Father’s Day Fest @ The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten, 11AM-11PM (Saturday) & 10AM-10PM (Sunday); $27.95 (Adult Brunch), $10.95 (Children 10 and under brunch)
Bacon, Beer, & Bourbon Festival @ Brewers at 4001 Yancey Road; 11AM-11PM; Free entry
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Slay Sunday Daddy Issues Drag Brunch @ Queen Park Social, 4125 Yancey Road; 11AM-2PM; $25-$500
Father’s Day @ Truist Field, 324 South Mint Street; 5PM; $21+
Buff Faye’s Jurassic Park Drag Brunch @ Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, 911 East Morehead Street; 11AM-2PM; $35
Cam Jackson’s Block Party @ Divine Barrel Brewing, 3701 North Davidson Street Suite 203; 3PM-6PM; Free entry
Free Paletas @ Morelia South End, 1425 Winnifred Street; 12PM-9PM; Free entry
Monday, June 20, 2022
Juneteenth Parade @ CPCC Cato Campus, 8120 Grier Road; 10AM; Free entry
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