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• SouthPark Mall | This shopping mall features dozens of high-end shops, stores, and restaurants. Pro tip: Snack at the food court before touring LV and Chanel inside Neiman Marcus.
• Concord Mills | For anyone north of Uptown, this mall provides great shopping with moderate crowds and manageable walkways.
• Northlake Mall | Shoppers will appreciate ample space and few crowds with a variety of stores + a food court.
• Carolina Place Mall | Located in the Pineville suburb, this mall boasts a long list of shops + food court in a comfortable atmosphere.
• Phillips Place | Visitors will enjoy this upscale outdoor mall with a village theme, offering high-end stores, restaurants, and a hotel.

• Monday Vibes! Industry night | Monday, July 1 | 5 p.m. | Members Only Tasting Room & Social, 2413 Central Ave., Charlotte | Free | Kick off your week with good vibes + cocktails while networking in a casual lounge space.
• Ohm at the Garden: Free Yoga Series | Monday, July 1 | Charlotte Beer Garden, 1300 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Unwind and find your zen before enjoying a drink.
• The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session | Monday, July 1 | 7 p.m. | Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte | $7-$10 | Dance to the city’s best musicians performing the Charlotte-native’s music in an intimate setting.

• Cook Out Summer Shootout Fireworks Show | Tuesday, July 2 | 5-10 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S., Concord | $10 | Rev up to see grassroots racing, games, giveaways, + a night of fireworks.
• RunBots Run Club | Tuesday, July 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wooden Robot Brewery, 1400 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Free | Lace up and run 1, 3, and 5 mile routes before cooling down with a craft beer.
• Piano Karaoke & Sing Along | Tuesday, July 2 | 7 p.m. | Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte | $5 | Pick a song and grab the mic while performing on stage with a live piano accompaniment.

• Eagle Extravaganza | Wednesday, July 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Carolina Raptor Center | 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville | $16 | Dive into the world of eagles with live raptor feedings and thrilling bird shows.
• 2024 Field of Flags Celebration | Wednesday, July 3 | 6 p.m. | Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville | Free | Marvel at 800 American flags displayed across the YMCA’s front fields + live music, food trucks, and fireworks.
• Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami CF | Wednesday, July 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint St., Charlotte | $50+ | Kick off your Fourth of July weekend rooting for Charlotte FC playing at home.

• 933 Louise Ave. in Plaza Midwood has been acquired by Ascent Real Estate Companies. The 63,000-sqft multi-use center houses Hygge coworking, BATL axe throwing, and Sandwich Max. Catawba Brewing’s former 11,400-sqft space and a 4,500-sqft event venue are available for lease.

• Mount Holly City Council suspended its contracted recycling program as of today. Residents currently pay $5.18 monthly for curbside recycling services, but a new proposal would have increased it to $9.71 a month. (WCNC)

• A possible road block in Charlotte’s Red Line project. Charlotte can’t buy land outside Mecklenburg County without approval from each county and municipality with the railway that’s being acquired. The Red Line would connect the Lake Norman community to Uptown Charlotte. (WSOC)

• Rio 150 Mexican Restaurant opened a new location in Mooresville. The restaurant at 201 N. Church St., Ste. 111, features authentic Mexican cuisine, TV monitors, and a central bar.

• Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s Select Team. Miller will head to Las Vegas to practice and scrimmage against the men’s national team as it prepares for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

• Charlotte Crime Stoppers is hosting an inaugural 5K walk/run fundraiser. The event is Saturday, July 20 at the Charlotte Police and Fire Training Academy (1770 Shopton Rd.). Registration is $30. (WBTV)

• A ribbon cutting for a new art display will be held on Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at Torrence Creek Greenway in Huntersville. The display, titled “State of Flow,” is produced by Project One Studio — celebrating mental health’s connection to nature and physical activity.

• Mooresville-based group FeedNC introduced a “Meals on Wheels” program to combat child hunger. So far, the food truck is feeding about 100 children a week + helps local grocery stores cut down on food waste. (WCNC)

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