Truist Field is transforming into a winter wonderland for the annual Light the Knights Festival. | Photo via Charlotte Knights
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends â these are the top events we recommend heading to in July. Psst... Donât forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Sports
USA Men vs. Belgium Rugby | Saturday, July 5 | 7:30 p.m. | American Legion Memorial Stadium | $21+ | Watch the international match-up and the highest level of rugby ever played in Charlotte.
Charlotte Knights | Multiple dates | Truist Field | $23+ | Revisit that scenic ballpark view of Uptown to see Charlotteâs pro baseball team.
Watch the journey of The Temptations live on stage.
Photo via Blumenthal Arts
Theater
James Austin Johnson | Wednesday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Zone | $30+ | The âSaturday Night Liveâ comedian is bringing his set to the Queen City.
âAinât Too Proudâ | Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 | Various times | Belk Theater | $46+ | The Broadway musical tells the tale of The Temptationsâ journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Marriage Dinner Series | 5-8 p.m. | 515 North Ellis Ln. | $161+ | Nurture your relationship over intentional conversation, dinner, and dessert.
Networking with Charlotte Entrepreneurs | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts | $15+ | Surround yourself with local business owners + proceeds benefit organizations rebuilding homes in WNC.
Thursday, June 26
South Charlotte Partners Breakfast Club | 8-9:30 a.m. | AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne | $28+ | Explore key trends shaping the residential real estate market in South Charlotte with local experts.
Free Nature Photography Walk | 6-7:30 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont | Free | Join professional photographer Nelson Stegall to up your photo game, capture moments in nature, and improve the look of your Instagram grid.
River Jam | 7 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $0+ | Grab a seat by the rushing water to jam to live music and a picturesque sunset.
Friday, June 27
International Food Truck Festival | 4-11:30 p.m. | 209 South Chestnut St., Gastonia | Cost of purchase | Jam to live music while eating from nearly a dozen food trucks.
Kansas & 38 Special with The Outlaws | 6:15 p.m. | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | $30+ | âCarry on my Wayward Sonâ to this live show by the classic rock band.
Paddle Masters: Pickleball Tournament | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Labcity Sports & Events Center | $53+ | Sign up as a team of two to dominate on the court for prizes.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | 8:30 p.m. | EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, Huntersville | Free | Join the symphony for their annual summer outdoor concert.
â°ïž Your guide to a refreshing mountain weekend
Presented by Explore Burnsville
Burnsville is open and has things to do for all kinds of weekend getaways. | Photos provided by Explore Burnsville
Burnsville, NC is buzzing with new openings + Blue Ridge beauty as it rebounds from Hurricane Helene.
This cozy mountain town nestled at the foot of Mt. Mitchell (the highest peak east of the Mississippi) has an itinerary for every type of weekend away, from family fun to romantic escapes.
If we only had 48 hours in Burnsville, hereâs how weâd spend it:
Friday
Check in at Nu Wray Hotel, a recently refreshed historic landmark originally built in the 1800s
The team behind VINYL in South End is opening The Story of Mi Cariño â a new gastro-cantina and mezcalerĂa â in the former VANA space on South Tryon Street. Itâs anticipated to open in the fall. Psst... scroll down to The Wrap for a peek.
Development
Carbon Performance is building a flagship location in LoSo. The Tennessee-based luxury gym and wellness company is expected to open across from State of Confusion in early 2026, and provide strength training, yoga, pilates, and HIIT classes + a smoothie bar and cafe. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Transit
Mecklenburg County is adding a new parking deck in Uptown. The 250-space deck will allow for more visitors to the redeveloped main library and Spirit Square on North Tryon Street, which are both slated to open in 2027. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Civic
Charlotte City Council approved a pilot program to introduce new regulations for street vendors in NoDa. Under the plan, vendors will be required to have a permit and operate in designated vendor zones. The plan goes into effect in July. (WCNC)
Local author and TV journalist Gerri Willis will discuss her new book, âLincolnâs Lady Spymaster,â tonight at 7 p.m. at The Mint Museum Uptown. The event is free to attend.
Announced
This is âCrazy.â GRAMMY-winner CeeLo Green and world-renowned saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield are set to perform at the Carolina Theatre on Aug. 8. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, June 26, at 10 a.m.
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Rocker Sammy Hagar and the team at CLT Douglas were all smiles as the ribbon was cut to open Sammy Hagarâs Beach Bar & Grill. | Photo by CLTtoday
Itâs gonna be a rock ânâ roll weekend at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) â Sammyâs Beach Bar & Grill is open to travelers, thanks to a star-studded ribbon-cutting attended by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Sammy Hagar.
The full-service restaurant in Concourse D seats 113 people + serves items like quesadillas, nachos, burgers, brisket, and a full cocktail menu. Diners can also marvel at photos and mementos from Hagarâs years on stage as a solo performer and as the frontman for Van Halen.
âBringing Sammyâs Beach Bar & Grill to Charlotte is all about sharing good times, great food, and a rockinâ playlist with travelers,â said Hagar.
Pro tip: Try the mango margarita â you wonât regret it.
Bonus: Net proceeds from the restaurant at CLT will benefit Levine Childrenâs Hospital and Hope Street Food Pantry.
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As promised, check out these renderings of The Story of Mi Cariño. The upcoming gastro-cantina and mezcalerĂa in South End is expected to provide Mexican and Left Coast Latino-inspired cuisine, paired with curated agave spirits, like small-batch mezcals and tequila. When an opening date is announced, weâll keep you updated.
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