Calle Sol’s newest SouthPark location now features a large patio perfect for a large group or date night. | Photo via Calle Sol
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?
Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 30+ Charlotte patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each of these locations.
🍽️ Restaurants
Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria | Mostly sunny
Savor the flavors from Cuba and Peru, from sandwiches to Latin American dinner staples, cocktails and desserts.
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar | Fully covered
Taste the coastal life in the heart of SouthPark with a surf and turf menu, signature cocktails, and live music on the patio.
Rosie’s Coffee & Wine Garden serves wine and coffee surrounded by a pristine two-acre garden.
Photo via Rosie’s Coffee & Wine Garden
☕️ Coffee shops
Rosie’s Cafe & Wine Garden | Partially shaded
Enjoy a hot (or iced) coffee in the garden under a lush tree canopy + rose garden.
Summit Coffee - SouthPark | Partially shaded | Sit under an umbrella and savor that morning (or afternoon) cup of coffee while watching neighbors walk by.
Pollinator Week: Seed Papermaking Workshop | 2-4 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont | $7+ | Create your own plantable paper to attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your garden.
Networking Happy Hour | 5-8 p.m. | Tipsy Pickle | $0+ | Register to network with other local professionals over appetizers, pool, and golf — pickleball is not included in the event.
2025 Carolina Theatre Summer Film Series | 7 p.m. | The Carolina | $10 | The newly-restored Carolina Theatre will transport you to “a galaxy far, far away” during its screening of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.”
Friday, June 20
Charlotte AI Summit | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Central Piedmont Parr Center | Free | Reserve a seat to dive into artificial intelligence with industry experts.
University City Food Truck Friday | 5-9 p.m. | Armored Cow Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Welcome the weekend with live music, craft beer, food trucks, and good vibes.
Science on the Rocks | 6-10 p.m. | Discovery Place Science | $22+ | Cocktails, a science show with fire, and live animals — what’s not to love?
“Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen” | 7 p.m. | The Visulite Theatre | $43 | Go “Radio Ga Ga” for a rocking tribute to the legendary band.
Saturday, June 21
Brew Dash Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K | 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center| $42+ | Start the day with a thrilling race on the trails before rewarding yourself with a post-race craft beer.
Grand Opening Celebration of McColl Park | 12-4 p.m. | The Square | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of the highly-anticipated McColl Park, packed with food carts, live entertainment, music, and remarks from Mayor Vi Lyles.
Symphony in the Park | 6-10 p.m. | Bailey Road Park, Cornelius | Free | Head outside for a free concert by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, followed by fireworks.
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Opening
Here’s a sweet update. Seemingly Overzealous, the dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free ice cream shop in Charlotte, is opening its Dilworth location on Saturday, June 21 at 12 p.m. Ice cream lovers can enjoy rotating flavors, gumball sprinkle machines, and arcade games, plus, the first 40 guests will receive free “emotional baggage” totes.
Announced
Plaza Midwood is crowing. Painted Rooster, the restaurant taking over the former Zada Jane’s space on Central Avenue, will open Monday, June 23. Come hungry to sample buckets of chicken, salads, and drinks. The restaurant says they have the best ranch in Charlotte — find out for yourself.
Development
Construction is underway on the third and final phase of Village Commons in Wesley Chapel, adding a Publix, restaurant, and additional retail space to the mixed-use development. The development is 25 years in the making — being rezoned in 1999 and opening first in 2004. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Transit
Could more tolls be coming to I-77? The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization reviewed plans to expand toll lanes and future projects through 2055. Public comments are being expected through July 19. (WCNC)
Community
More than 100 people attended an engagement session about Huntersville’s newest park. Edgewater Farm Park will showcase the site’s rich history in farming + will become the first Mecklenburg County property dedicated to the Farmland Preservation Plan. Community feedback is being requested by the county. (Lake Norman Publications)
Plan Ahead
A dedication ceremony is planned for Saturday, June 21, to remember the 72 people killed aboard Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 in 1974. Engraved bricks will be unveiled at Sullenberger Aviation Museum starting at 10 a.m. This event isfree to attend. (The Charlotte Observer)
Sports
The Charlotte Checkers suffered a 6-1 loss against the Abbotsford Cannucks in Canada, falling 2-1 in the Calder Cup Finals. The teams return to the ice tonight at 10 p.m. for game four. Be sure to watch the action. (WCNC)
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