The Drinkery

Mecklenburg County courts

• Enderly Park | This park is small, but mighty with two pickeball courts and recently renovated tennis courts.
• Clarks Creek Park | There are eight pickleball courts here, with five for reservations and three for open play.
• Clanton Park | These six courts are first-come, first-serve + feature lights so you can play late into the evening.
• Freedom Park | This park also has six courts for pickleball + its close to local restaurants, restrooms, and other park amenities.
• MLK Park | Say hello to another popular pickleball park that offers six total courts. This one does require a one-time fee, which means many dedicated athletes play here.
• Latta Park | Switch things up on six hybrid courts that have both pickleball and tennis lines. They also feature slightly taller nets.
• Tuckaseegee Park | Just like Latta Park, you can find six hybrid options here.

Pickleball Charlotte

• Ballantyne | Discover seven indoor courts, six outdoor courts, and two indoor training rooms at this gym.
• Sharon Lakes | Consider this a mecca for pickleball as it has 16 indoor courts + six outdoor.
• Granite Street | If Sharon Lakes is full, try Granite Street which as 14 indoor courts + four outdoor.

Rally

• Sensory Friendly Showtime: Super Mario Bros. | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Arysley Grand Cinema | Free | Reserve a spot in the theater for this flick that has been edited to be more friendly for neurodivergent individuals and caretakers.
• The Future of Jazz Coalition with Aaron Johnson | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Society at 229 | $20 | Spend an evening with this contemporary and modern jazz group, presented by Ocie Davis.

• Jay Pharoah | Friday, Aug. 9 | Times vary | The Comedy Zone | $25-$35 | Prepare to laugh all night with this former SNL cast member, actor, and comedian.

• Brick Fest Live | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 9 a.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center | $17-$25 | Lego builders can find sets, rare collectibles, merch, and more at this fan-focused expo.
• Yoga on the Lawn | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | $10 | Classes are free for members or $10 for non-members.

• 311 | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 7 p.m. | Skyla Credit Union Ampitheatre | $37-$154 | Sing hits like “Amber” at this concert that’s sure to fill you with 90s nostalgia.

• Rowan-Salisbury Schools canceled the first day of classes today due to potential rain, wind, and flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. School officials will meet to decide if Friday will be canceled as well and plan to announce that decision by 3 p.m. (WCNC)

• Citing high interest rates and an unstable economy, the developers behind Brooklyn Village have delayed the project. Construction will now start in June 2026, according to BK Partners. (WCNC)

• The annual PGA Tour in Charlotte will be know as the Truist Championship, starting in 2025. The name change comes after Truist CEO Bill Rogers announced they will double annual spending on the tournament, raising the investment to roughly $27 million. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• A new 12,000-sqft food hall is now open in downtown Kannapolis. The Bank Food Hall (201 West Ave.) features four food vendors: Pizzeria Luciano, Skinny Buddha, Big City Bites Bistro, and Blendz Lab. (WSOC)

• Kevin Hart is bringing his “Acting My Age” tour to Ovens Auditorium on Jan. 17, 2025. Tickets are on sale now to see the acclaimed comedian.

• If you live in Myers Park or Eastover, you live in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the nation. Don’t take our word for it — trust the data from Zillow, which shows the average home value in the 28207 zip code is $1.47 million. (WSOC)

• Steph Curry and Team USA basketball are just two wins away from bringing home our fifth-straight gold medal. The stars and stripes face Serbia today at 3 p.m. You can follow along with Team USA via WCNC’s ongoing Olympics coverage.

• Charlotteans will have to find big savings elsewhere after two local Big Lots locations announced closures. They are located at 8215 University City Blvd. + 9535 South Blvd. (The Charlotte Observer)

• Are you following CLTtoday on Instagram? You’re missing out if not. You can find up-to-the-hour breaking news posts, such as development news at Camp Snoopy, or opening announcements from The Accidental Baker.

• Clover Middle School is now home to the first-ever all-girl rugby team in the Southeast. Because of this, they’ll be forced to play against boys in their inaugural season. Something tells us Ilona Maher — 2024 Olympic medalist of USA Rugby — would appreciate this story. (WCNC)

• The Charlotte Hornets 2025 preseason schedule is officially here. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Hornets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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