What you’ll notice

Still to come

• Symphony Under the Stars | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7-7:30 p.m. | Liberty Park, Mooresville | Free | Enjoy a night under the stars while listening to the Lake Norman Philharmonic.
• Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night: Hispanic Heritage Month | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7-11:30 p.m. | Mint Museum Uptown | $11 | Feel the rhythm of the live music + dance lessons from Rumbao Latin Dance Company.
• Tosco Music Beatles Tribute | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | $23+ | Kick off the two-day Beatles celebration with covers of the Fab Four’s best songs.

• Pink Cupcake Walk | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7:30-11 a.m. | Truist Field | $37 | Indulge in cupcakes while walking to support breast cancer survivors and thrivers.
• Plaza Midwood Walking Tour | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | 1324 The Plaza | $10 | Explore the history, art, and food of this walkable neighborhood.
• Ayrsley Retro Horror Series 2024 | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Ayrsley Grand Cinemas | $5 | Kick off spooky season with the classic films “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Possession.”

• Bridal & Wedding Expo | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 12 p.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center | Free online, $10 at the door | Find Charlotte-based vendors for that special day during the largest bridal expo in the country.
• Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 5 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $17+ | Cheer on the Hive as they hit the court for a preseason match-up against the Knicks.

• Free Workout on the SouthPark Loop | Monday, Oct. 7 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Colony Apartments | Free | Start the week with a free blood-pumping workout. Registration is required.
• Post Malone: F-1 Trillion Tour | Monday, Oct. 7 | 8 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $78+ | Feel like a “Rockstar” as Posty returns to the stage in the Queen City.

• Appalachian State University is expected to stay closed for at least two weeks following Hurricane Helene. Students experienced dangerous flooding during the storm. Classes are expected to resume Oct. 16 in Boone and Hickory. (WBTV)

• Speaking of App State... UNC Charlotte launched a Hurricane Relief Fund to benefit the schools impacted by Helene. Head Football Coach Biff Poggi and Assistant Head Football Coach Jon Jacobson have pledged to match all donations raised up to a total of $50,000.

• The Humane Society of Charlotte is asking for donations after taking in 40+ animals rescued from western North Carolina. Want to adopt? Fees are 50% off through Saturday. Monetary donations are also encouraged. (WCNC)

• Shoppers across Charlotte are bracing for shortages following Hurricane Helene + the current port workers’ strike. Shoppers have reported a thin stock of water, paper towels, and wipes at Harris Teeter stores. (WCNC)

• A Boone cafe is providing comfort for those impacted by Helene. The F.A.R.M. Cafe is the oldest pay-what-you-can restaurant in North Carolina, providing community and a chance to raise funds for western NC. (WCNC)

• Mark your calendar. The Savannah Bananas will play at Bank of America Stadium on June 7, 2025 as part of their 2025 World Tour. Tickets are available via a lottery system. Registration will close on Nov. 1.

• A Myers Park mansion is the most expensive home listing in Charlotte with a $13.95 million price tag. The home on Woodhaven Road boasts six bedrooms, a steam shower, heated floors in the bathroom, and a VIP suite. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• Screaming for ice cream. Seemingly Overzealous, a popular dairy and gluten-free ice cream shop, will open a second location in Plaza Midwood. The new spot will be bigger than the shop at Camp North End + will boast more baked goods and rotating flavors. It’s expected to open in November.

• Girl Tribe is closing its doors at Morrison Shopping Center on Sunday, Oct. 6, after nearly two years in business. The owners plan to streamline operations with a focus on e-commerce + its flagship location at Camden Road will remain open. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• It’s officially spooky season. The Black Lagoon Pop-up at Backstage Lounge is underway. Guests can expect creepy cocktails and Halloween-themed decor at the lounge through Sunday, Nov. 3.

• Charlotte FC clinched a playoff spot in the Audi MLS Cup, defeating Chicago Fire FC 4-3. The team plays CF Montréal tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. Tickets are on sale.

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