What’s Happening, Charlotte: Your Weekend Planner (May 31 – June 2)
Baseball and Scavenger Hunts on Friday
This weekend, Charlotte offers a variety of events to enjoy. On Friday, May 31st, the options include:
- DeRay Davis: Catch the multi-faceted comedic force, DeRay Davis, who has conquered the stage and the big screen.
- Charlotte Knights: Head to a baseball game featuring fireworks for added excitement.
- Orville Peck – Stampede Tour: Enjoy country music at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre.
- Colonizing America: Join NYC-based Haitian comedian TJ for a stand-up comedy show.
- Spring Compound Words Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Perfect for children of all ages, this activity involves reading, writing, and observation.
County Fairs and Hiking Trails on Saturday
On Saturday, June 1st, the weekend continues with these fun-filled events:
- Big Mecklenburg County Fair: Experience the excitement of a county fair this Saturday.
- Mint On the Dot! Talk: Engage in a 10-minute art talk with a museum docent.
- Science on Screen: Short Circuit: Watch the 1986 movie “Short Circuit” at a special screening.
- Paws & Perennials Plant Palooza: Enjoy a day of plants and puppy love at the Garden Store Courtyard.
- Yoga on the Rooftop: Join Sajeedah Jones for a creative vinyasa flow session on a rooftop.
- National Trails Day with Carolina Thread Trail: Celebrate trails and the outdoors in the region’s largest event.
- Suicide Prevention Training: Learn ways to prevent suicide at an online training session.
Parties and Plays on Sunday
To wrap up the weekend on Sunday, June 2nd, enjoy these exciting events:
- BLK Girl BLK Dress: A formal affair celebrating the grace, beauty, and strength of Black women.
- Charlotte-Knights vs. Sunday Family Funday: Bring the family to cheer on the Charlotte Knights baseball team.
- Pigs is Pigs: Don’t miss this humorous children’s play where guinea pigs steal the show.