Tomorrow, Sept. 13, the Cattywampus Puppet Council and the Knox Honkers and Bangers marching band will host a community parade through The Green. Then on Sunday, Sept. 14, shop from dozens of vendors in the CLTure Day + Night Festival at The Iron District.
Mecktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, LoSo | Cost of purchase | It’s the first weekend of the annual celebration at OMB — expect live music, dancing, and flowing brews.
Movie On The Green | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Promenade On Providence | Free | Grab dinner at any restaurant at the Promenade before catching “Wicked” on the big screen.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Annual 9/11 Stair Climb | 8 a.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord | $40 | Climb the grandstands of the speedway to commemorate Sept. 11.
Second Saturdays in SouthPark Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Legion Brewing | Free+ | Shop a lineup of curated vendors at this community market — spending $50 gets you a coupon for a free pint.
Little Big Town | 7 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $19+ | The country band will “Bring It On Home” — especially with Wynonna Judd as their opener.
Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami CF | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $127+ | Charlotte FC is hoping to keep their winning streak and make history — will they get a ninth straight win against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami?
Thrift Pony Vintage Market on the Green | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Ford Green | Cost of purchase | Shop from Thrift Pony and 25 other secondhand and vintage vendors visiting Camp North End.
Monday, Sept. 15
Beginner Pickleball Clinic | 6-7 p.m. | Tipsy Pickle | $25 | Learn to dink, drive, and drop in this course led by one of the venue’s pros.
Raise a glass to great food and wine in Winston-Salem, just a quick drive away. | Photos provided by Visit Winston-Salem.
Discover Winston-Salem one bite (or sip) at a time with A Foodie’s Guide to Winston-Salem. This hidden NC gem dishes up plenty of chef-driven cuisine, storied bites, and local secrets.
Here’s a taste of what to expect:
Chef experiences, pop-ups, and tastings
Get up close and personal with award-winning chefs at unique dining experiences, from vintage-inspired supper clubs and pop-ups highlighting local seasonal ingredients to the hottest chicken you can handle.
Wine, beer, and cocktails
Visitors can pair meals with craft brews, fine wines, or inventive cocktails at Winston-Salem’s bars, wineries, and breweries. Did you know Winston-Salem is only about 45 minutes from the Yadkin Valley wine region?
Savor the vast flavors of Asian cuisine at this large outdoor festival.
Photo via Panda Fest
Festival
How cute are those pandas? Get ready to spot pandas everywhere and savor Asian cuisine from dozens of vendors during Panda Fest. The festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. at Ballantyne’s Backyard and runs through Sunday, Sept. 14 — tickets start at $17.
Cause
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is waiving adoption fees for kittens through this Sunday, Sept. 14. The shelter currently has 139 kittens in its care — maybe one could be yours.
Opening
What started as a coffee cart will now be a permanent staple in South End. Cool Idiot Coffee will celebrate its grand opening at HopFly Brewing Co. on Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 8 a.m. Expect to order lattes, matcha, and sips from a new seasonal menu.
Closed
Famous Toastery closed its Tega Cay location after serving the area for 11 years. A sign taped to the door said the restaurant’s last day was Wednesday, Sept. 10. A reason for the closure was not given. (The Charlotte Observer)
Charlottean
Charlotte native Steph Curry was surprised to learn I-77’s Exit 30 has been named after him. He found out while appearing on NBC’s “Jenna & Friends.” The Town of Davidson approved the renaming in 2023. (WCNC)
Development
Construction on phase one of Plaza Midwood’s Commenwealth is complete. Phase one includes an office building, The Rowe — a 383-unit community — and ~100,000 sqft of retail space. Once a tenant is secured, phase two will kick off work on additional parking, retail, and a boutique hotel. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Community
Taylor Morrison Home Corp. is welcoming its first residents to Yardly City Park in Southwest Charlotte this weekend. The development offers one- and two-bedroom homes within City Park, the 150-acre development near the former Charlotte Coliseum site. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
Cornelius-based Registix scored naming rights for a luxury seating area at Bank of America Stadium. Formerly known as The Vault, the Registix Reserve features cushioned field-side seats, a private indoor lounge, all-inclusive food, a full-service bar, and a dedicated gameday entrance. The Panthers also revealed new concession items. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Announced
Beignets and Brew will open next year at South Mill at Elizabeth in Fort Mill, SC. The chain is known for New Orleans-style beignets and specialty coffees. We’re excited to try the turtle bites and special dipping sauces.
Ranked
The Hornets’ jersey ranked No. 4 on CBS Sports’ list of uniform rankings for the 2025-2026 season. The ranking is based on color scheme, history, uniqueness, and that cool factor. Rep Buzz City during the home opener on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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Finance
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🎟️ Score World Cup tickets
Charlotte hosted several FIFA Club World Cup games in 2025 — maybe the World Cup is next. | Photo via Charlotte FC
Soccer lovers, unite. In case you missed it, ticket pre-sale registration is going on now for the FIFA World Cup. While the Queen City won’t be hosting any games this year — yes, this is different than the FIFA Club World Cup — it’s only a five-hour drive to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, for the eight matches happening Tuesday, June 16, to Sunday, July 5.
Snagging tickets can be a little tricky for those who haven’t done it before. Without further ado, here’s how to get yours.
Register online
Your first stop is to create your own FIFA ID, by visiting FIFA.com/tickets. At the top right corner of the page, click on the “person” icon and then “sign up.” Enter the details requested, create a unique and secure password, and agree to the conditions.
Watch for the draw
The Visa Presale Draw is open through Friday, Sept. 19. Once registration ends, there will be a randomized process to select fans who will be able to purchase their tickets.
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If you didn’t watch Steph Curry’s surprise on the renaming of I-77’s Exit 30, scroll back up and watch it. His wife, Ayesha Curry, had a response that made me chuckle: “I think it means free Brickhouse beers for life.” I can confirm they have good house beers and mouthwatering food! My faves are the zucchini chips and the Brickhouse burger.
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