What’s Happening, Charlotte: Check out what’s going on this weekend


Today’s Cup Poured by:

The week flew by, but now comes the weekend. 

The BOOM Charlotte festival returns after a two-year hiatus, and the Charlotte-African American Festival is back for its 9th year.

Correction: Charlotte’s “Dessert War” is scheduled for May 21. Yesterday’s newsletter gave an incorrect date. 

Finally: Happy birthday to QCity Metro member Wanda Keitt. We appreciate your financial support.

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Our Weekend Picks

Art:

“Sip & See” at the Gallery(Thurs) Enjoy a wonderful night of wine while enjoying African art.

BOOM Charlotte (Fri-Sat): After a two-year hiatus, the art festival returns featuring live performances of dance, music, poetry and more.

Community:

9th annual Charlotte African-American Festival (Sat)  Celebrate the rich heritage and accomplishments of African-Americans through exhibits, musical performances, art, literature, food and more.

Charlotte Kids Festival (Sat)  Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment options including robotics, magic, yoga, martial arts and more for kids and the whole family.

Camden Commons (Sun) Go hang out at Camden Road’s “outdoor living room” and discover new food, play games, listen to music, and get creative.

Comedy:

Ryan Davis (Fri-Sun): The internet sensation has generated more than 100 million views on his comedy videos, now he brings his jokes to a live audience in Charlotte.

Theater and Film:

Waitress: The Musical (Fri-Sun): Head to Booth Playhouse to follow the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who’s trying to find her way out of a small town and loveless marriage.

Joedance Film Festival(Sat) Prepare for a unique outdoor experience with live music from Southbound and four short film screenings.

Hype Man: A Break Beat Play (Fri-Sun): In the wake of a fatal police shooting, this play explores social justice, friendship, and Hip-Hop through the eyes of an interracial rap group.

Note: Visit our events page for more QCity happenings or to post your own event. Sometimes the events we post get rescheduled, changed or canceled. We suggest you check before you go. 

Sponsor Post

Broadway is coming to Charlotte

Blumenthal Performing Arts is pleased to welcome “Waitress” to the intimate 422-seat Booth Playhouse for five weeks, April 19 – May 22.

This limited, two-city tour is a treat for Charlotte audiences – a Broadway musical featuring cast members from the original Broadway engagement, up close and personal. After all, everyone deserves a slice of happiness.

More Headlines

For the first time ever, Charlotte has a poet laureate. (WFAE)

A  Belmont apartment tenant paying $600 for rent received a letter stating she will have to pay $1,275 starting June 1. (WCNC)

Two Charlotte streets will get new names in the coming months as part of the Legacy Commission’s street renaming project. (Spectrum News)

A message from Charlotte Kids Fest

This Saturday, kids can enjoy robotics, magic, yoga, martial arts, music, dance, emergency and construction vehicle tours, storybook readings and live cultural and musical performances – all for free at Charlotte Kids Fest.

Promote Your Event

QCity Metro partners with some of Charlotte’s leading arts & entertainment organizations. Let us help you promote your next event. Email Bethany Lane at bethanylane@qcitymetro.com.





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