• Considerable growth seen in the North Tryon Street technology hub at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City — with 900+ additional daytime enrollments per week.
• Victoria Yards launch a new pop-up market starting this weekend called “Shop the Yard.”

• National Pastry Conference 2024 | Friday, Aug. 30 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center | $26-$500 | Learn from top pastry chefs as they compete in a live competition.
• Bullet The Blue Sky | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Amos’ Southend | $15-$28 | Join fellow music lovers for a live tribute commemorating U2.
• Wine & Chinese Food Pairing | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7-8:30 p.m. | USVI Wine Company | $30 | Experience a curated selection of five wines paired with traditional and modern Chinese dishes.

• Labor Day Weekend U-pick Eucalyptus Celebration | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Carolina Lavender & Eucalyptus Farm | $24+ | Connect with nature and celebrate Labor Day by picking fragrant eucalyptus.
• College Football Kickoff Party | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 12-4 p.m. | The Gin Mill - South End | Free | Kick off the college football season with fellow fans.
• Experience Midwood Summer Series Finale | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | 1600 Central Ave., Charlotte | Free | Sip cocktails, listen to live music, and sample barbecue from The Improper Pig in the last Experience Midwood Summer Series of the season.
• Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United FC | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $35+ | Cheer for the Queen City’s pro soccer team as they take on Atlanta United.

• Front Porch Sundays | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | 2104 South Blvd., Charlotte | Free | Browse 100+ local businesses in an open air market.
• The Art of Dining: Portals to the Past | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 2-3 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | $15 | Explore the art and history of dining from the early 19th century in this limited-time exhibit.
• Crown Legacy FC vs. Inter Miami CF II | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 3 p.m. | Sportsplex at Matthews | $15 | Watch to see who will win Sunday’s matchup between the Crown Legacy and Inter Miami.

• Brace for temperatures in the 90s heading into the weekend. The WCNC Weather Impact Team explains why it often feels hotter than the number on the thermometer. (WCNC)

• The first phase of arena renovations at The Spectrum Center enters its final month. The $245 million makeover will add 2,500 seats + new and renovated event level membership clubs. The arena will open in time for the Hornets’ upcoming season. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• A 341-unit, 15-story building will be built across three acres at the intersection of Colony Plaza Drive and Rexford Road. The South Park project is the second phase of The Colony mixed-use development by Charlotte-based developer Synco Properties. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• The City of Charlotte Planning, Design, & Development invites the public to take part in workshops for the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Planning process. People can share their input future city development projects. The first meetings for folks living in West Charlotte are next week.

• Duke Energy customers can expect a temporary bump in residential rates by 1.5%, to about $2.14, starting in September. starting in September. The change is due to a settlement with the NC Utilities Commission. The rates are scheduled to drop again by Jan. 1, 2025. (WCNC)

• Korean barbecue fusion restaurant Blasian Asian Way is coming to Camp North End. Hungry guests can expect to visit the location at Keswick Food Stall starting in early September.

• The city of York is discontinuing its curbside recycling program. The city claims rising processing costs and low participation rates led to the decision. Curbside collection will continue through most of September. The final collection will be Friday, Sept. 27. (WCNC)

• Lights, camera, action. Extras are needed for a boxing movie being filmed in Charlotte starring Sydney Sweeney. Filming is expected to begin in late September. All background extras will be paid.

• It’s time for parents to sign up their kids for fall sports with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. Soccer and flag football are now open for registration + arts and nature programs.

• The Panthers claimed six players off waivers — so what can fans expect from a rebuilt secondary line? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on Carolina Panthers the with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Tonight’s HBCU Night at Truist Stadium, and the Charlotte Knights are taking on the Nashville Sounds at 5:30 p.m. Bonus: Fans will receive a limited-edition baseball + enjoy fireworks after the game. Snag tix.*

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Race day timeline

• 7:15 a.m. - Race day registration closes ($70) + corrals close
• 7:25 a.m. - Wheelchair and stroller start
• 7:30 a.m. - Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist starts
• 8:30 a.m. - Awards ceremony
• 10:00 a.m. - Post-race media briefing
• 10:00 a.m. - After party, NoDa Brewing North End