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Today's Events Saturday 5/20
16th Annual Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ May 20th
Event Time 12:00 pm
Ballantynes Backyard
This 16th Annual affair offers up all those
pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer,
Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits,
Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day
of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music
listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue
eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass
so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling
of...

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2nd Annual Charlotte Tacos N Taps June 17th
Event Time 12:00 pm
Ballantynes Backyard
Put on your party sombrero and get ready for some
foodie fun! This festival will take you South of
the Border with an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE beer &
tequila festival offering some of the area's best
Tacos and Mexican Food...along with great live
music, margaritas, pinata punching, contests and
many other surprises. This is NACHO average taco
festival. Dueling Margarita Bars....

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SOUTHPARK AFTER 5 EVERY THURSDAY AT 5 PM, APRIL 20 - MAY 25 Symphony Park at SouthPark
FREE CONCERT SERIES LOCATED IN SYMPHONY PARK EVERY
THURSDAY AT 5 PM, APRIL 20 - MAY 25, 2023
Charlotte's new weekly happy hour and free
entertainment celebration, presented by our
SouthPark Community Partners and produced by
Southern Entertainment, has arrived. This six week
concert series will be held at Symphony Park
located by SouthPark Mall. Enjoy an adult
beverage,...

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Jazz n Soul Music Presents: ARSENA - Metamorphosis: May 21
Event Time 6:00 pm
Middle C Jazz
ARSENA (formerly known as Arsena Schroeder) is an
independent recording artist with R&B and pop
influences. Based out of Charlotte, NC, this
multi-talented singer-songwriter is known for her
star-quality and heartfelt tunes — think India
Arie meets Alicia Keys with introspective lyrical
content and music that infuses her
multi-instrumentalist capabilities on guitar and...

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Funny On The Fly May 25th
Event Time 7:00 pm
The Comedy Zone
What happens when the area's best comedians are
given 5 funny topics and just 30 minutes to
prepare? You get the freshest comedy around. Join
us for this heart-pumping, edge-of-your-seat live
comedy format - invented right here at The Comedy
Zone Charlotte! Tickets $10 Online -or- $15
at-the-door.

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BritBeat July 21st FABFEST
Event Time 8:00 pm
Knight Theater
Take a trip back in time with a fantastic journey
through the days of Beatlemania with BritBeat’s
multimedia concert journey through Beatles music
history. See why this nationally acclaimed Beatles
show is captivating audiences and generating rave
reviews from critics and Beatles’ fans from
around the world. Step into a time machine and
experience a remarkable and...

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2023 Cultural Music Fest June 18th
Event Time 11:00 am
Route 29 Pavilion
Cultural Music Fest 2023 Presented by T.E.G.
Worldwide and V101.9. Date: Sunday, June 18th
**NEW DATE** Location: Route 29 Pavilion 5650
Sandusky Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28027 Musical Line
Up Featuring: Doug E Fresh, Adina Howard, DJ
Fatman Scoop, Carl Thomas, Chubb Rock, Sunshine
Anderson, Uptown Swagga, Sahara Reggae Band,
Iconic Truth Band, 69 Boyz, DJ Incognito, &...

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Water Lantern Festival July 8th
Event Time 6:00 pm
Symphony Park at SouthPark
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun,
happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll
cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly
event that can be shared by everyone. Friends,
families, neighbors, and lots of people that you
haven't met can come together to create a
peaceful, memorable experience.

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All White Attire Affair "ELEGANCE 2023" August 26th
Event Time 8:00 pm
Welcome to the Queen City, Charlotte NC our new
location! We bringing the same energy and vibe
with an upgrade. It is not just a party, it's an
experience. We make memories that last a lifetime.
Come enjoy a night of elegance with The Allure,
“All White Attire Affair”. If it does not say
"A Party Life" then it is not our signature event.
Come relax and enjoy an elegant...

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FABFEST - TOSCO MUSIC BEATLES TRIBUTE
JUL 22
Event Time 7:30 pm
Knight Theater
Tosco Music has been presenting this annual
community Beatles Tribute event for 18 years and
it has consistently sold out. This popular
Charlotte tradition brings together fans of all
ages to enjoy a uniquely wonderful evening of
local and regional acts performing Beatles songs
in a variety of music genres. Tosco Music Beatles
Tribute takes place at the 1,200-seat Knight...

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3rd Annual Seltzer World Festival June 3rd
Event Time 1:00 pm
Elevate Lifestyle presents the 3rd annual Seltzer
World Festival brought to you by Hydrate Medical.
This year the festival benefits SAVE A NUT
"Testicular Cancer Awareness" :: Testicular Cancer
is one the most common cancers for males between
the ages of 15-34 and in Charlotte, NC there is
little to none to help males who either fighting
against this terrible disease or...

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Sip and Paint at Armored Cow Brewing Co. June 13th
Event Time 6:30 pm
Armored Cow Brewing Co.
Come out to a Sip and Paint at Armored Cow Brewing
Co. at 6:30pm to paint this Patriotic Gnome! **1
Drink Minimum purchase per painter** 21 years old
and up. Support Local! Support Small Business! 1
Seat per canvas, no sharing. All sales final. No
Refunds. No transfers.

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ON THE BORDER Ultimate Eagles Tribute MAY 25
SOUTHPARK AFTER 5
Event Time 5:00 pm
Symphony Park at SouthPark
FREE CONCERT SERIES LOCATED IN SYMPHONY PARK EVERY
THURSDAY AT 5 PM, APRIL 20 - MAY 25, 2023
Charlotte's new weekly happy hour and free
entertainment celebration, presented by our
SouthPark Community Partners and produced by
Southern Entertainment, has arrived. This six week
concert series will be held at Symphony Park
located by SouthPark Mall. Enjoy an adult
beverage,...

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Comedian Jess Hilarious May 19 - 21 The Comedy Zone
Jess Hilarious is one of the freshest and most
highly sought after faces in comedy and she is
poised to take the next giant step in her career.
She will make her network television debut as the
female lead in Fox’s highly anticipated scripted
comedy REL, which will premiere this fall.
Starring alongside comedy veteran Lil Rel Howry
(GET OUT), Jess plays the supportive and...

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Comedian Comic Pierre June 7th
Event Time 7:00 pm
The Comedy Zone
Pierre was raised in a mixed biological home in
Germany. At 11 years old he moved with relatives
to the inner city of Washington DC (what a culture
shock) he had to defend himself with the use of
his sense humor because of his bi-racial
background hence a comedian was born. He uses his
unique up brining makes his act stand out.

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FIRST FRIDAY: JAY D JONES June 2nd
Event Time 7:00 pm
Society at 220
Jazz N Soul Music First Friday, kicks off the
summer season with Crooner Jay D Jones, bringing
smooth Soul to Studio 229 on Brevard in Uptown
Charlotte! Friday, June 2nd at 8:00pm The Social
Starts at 7:00pm and the Concert Kicks off at
around 8:00pm or so! Jay D. Jones is one sure act
that’s hard to follow and one you definitely
don’t want to miss. He is a Charlotte...

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Crave Charlotte - Grand Culinary Celebration June 3rd
Event Time 1:00 pm
Triple C Brewing Company
Charlotte's Premier culinary celebration! June 3,
2023 Grand Tasting Celebration will take place in
the popular South End neighborhood at the Barrel
Room at Triple C Brewing. Enjoy boundless
offerings from our local chefs, mixologists,
brewers all paired with worldly wines. VIP tables
are for groups of ten and include a reserved table
with an umbrella one-hour early entry, 4...

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Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold Tour June 17th
Event Time 7:00 pm
PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte
This is an outdoor venue with portions of the
reserved seats under cover. The show will take
place rain or shine. All dates, acts, & ticket
prices subject to change without notice. All
tickets are subject to applicable service fees via
all points of sale. Children under 2 are free as
long as they don't take up a seat.

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Comedian Kerwin Claiborne June 4th
Event Time 6:00 pm
The Comedy Zone
Kerwin Claiborne has just begun a new comedy
production called “Thees W@#$ Folks Crazy”
which has sold out many venues thus far. Some of
the venues that have sold out are The Joke Joint
Comedy Club (Houston), Heyenas Comedy Club
(Dallas), The Comedy Zone (Charlotte), Looney Bin
(Little Rock), Uptown Comedy Club (Atlanta)
Chuckles House of Comedy (Memphis) and The Comedy...

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Father's Day Comedy Show - Hosted By Leonard Ouzts June 18th
Event Time 6:00 pm
The Comedy Zone
"Sunday Funday Comedy Show" is a new monthly
comedy show hosted by comedian and actor Leonard
Ouzt, who will be bringing some of his funniest
friend to the Queen City! Each month there will be
a different headliner.

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Charlotte Caribbean Carnival June 24th
Event Time 11:00 am
June is recognized as National American-Caribbean
Heritage Month A weekend celebration of Caribbean
Culture will begin Friday June 23rd, and culminate
Sunday June 25th, 2023. June is recognized as
National American-Caribbean Heritage Month.
Charlotte Caribbean Carnival will feature local
artists, drummers, dancers and steel pan players.
Attendees and passersby will enjoy...

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FABFEST DAYTIME July 22nd
Event Time 10:00 am
Central Piedmont Community College
A part of FabFest-Charlotte’s Beatles Festival,
FabFest Daytime is a full Saturday of live music,
memorabilia, speakers, and activities at the Parr
Center on the Campus of Central Piedmont Community
College. Activities include: Live Beatles Music
Beatles Cover Song Contest Beatles Open Mic
Beatles Art Contest Beatles Authors Beatles Yoga
Memorabilia & Vinyl FabFest...

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KE'ANDRA BULLET PROOF SOUL June 9th Society at 220
Jazz N Soul Music presents "Ke'Andra: Bullet Proof
Soul - A Musical Journey of Strength, Healing, and
Love" featuring Singer Songwriter Ke'Andra, with
special guest, actress and artist Erika Ja-ki. Two
Shows to choose from: 7:00pm and 9:30pm Experience
an evening filled with live music, spoken word,
emotion, and love. Ke'Andra entitled the event
"Bullet Proof Soul", a...

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Matt Stell With Dee Jay Silver May 25
Event Time 4:00 pm
BoatYard Lake Norman
All ages welcome Early Bird General Admission: $50
Limited number available General Admission: $75
VIP with Meet & Greet Experience: $275 Samantha
and Kyle Busch Meet & Greet Hosted bar from
5:00PM- 7:00PM VIP, stage-front standing room Kyle
Busch autographed commemorative concert poster
Schedule of Events 4:00 PM: Doors Open 5:00 PM –
6:00 PM: Samantha...

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Comedian Sam Jay June 6th
Event Time 7:00 pm
The Comedy Zone
Stand-up comic and Emmy-nominated writer (Saturday
Night Live) SAM JAY can currently be seen on
HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, a weekly late-night
series on which she serves as Host and Executive
Producer, and is currently in production on its
second season. She will next be seen on the
upcoming Peacock series Bust Down. In 2020, she
debuted her first one-hour stand up special...

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Rattle & Hum May 20
Event Time 9:00 pm
BoatYard Lake Norman
Few bands have a body of work that warrants having
a tribute band. Does the band have enough hits to
play an entire evening? Does the band have a loyal
fanbase? Is the band still relevant today? When it
comes to U2, the answers are yes, yes and yes! If
you are a fan of U2, you’ll love Rattle and Hum!
Get ready for a sonically and visually stimulating
performance of U2’s...

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Simplified May 26
Event Time 8:00 pm
BoatYard Lake Norman
Chris Sheridan and Clee Laster met at local pub
while Sheridan was bartending and Laster was
performing as a solo artist at the Charlotte,
North Carolina Uptown venue formerly known as The
Graduate. The two formed an acoustic duo and began
performing concerts known as Simplified in and
around the city in 2002. In 2004, Sheridan and
Clee auditioned band members, adding a...

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More Events Saturday 5/20

Big Green Egg Demo Day at Blackhawk Hardware
Event Time 9:00 am
Join us for a fun day of grilling with the
EGGsperts from Big Green Egg! Saturday, May 20 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. Blackhawk Hardware (Park Road
Shopping Center) Come ask the EGGsperts any
grilling question you've been dying to get
answered, chat with fellow EGGheads, try delicious
samples, take advantage of special deals, and get
free merch with your purchase! And don't miss our...

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Funny Bus Comedy City Tours
Event Time 2:00 pm
First Ward Park
If you are looking for a fun night out with the
perfect blend of laughter and learning about the
history of the Queen City, then the Funny Bus is
just what the doctor ordered. Funny Bus Comedy
City Tours take you through cool, hip
neighborhoods and Uptown areas with a comedian as
your host. Guests can bring their own beer and
wine, too. Whether you are visiting or you are a...

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Pop Up Picnic
Event Time 4:00 pm
Ballantynes Backyard
Hosted by and benefiting Catawba Lands Conservancy
and Carolina Thread, Pop Up Picnic is a free
community celebration on Oct 19 at Ballantyne?s
Backyard. Spread a blanket and enjoy a relaxing
evening outside in support of our local green
spaces and trails! This free, family-friendly
community picnic is open to all. Purchase a picnic
meal curated by local chefs and restaurants...

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Voices From The Past - New Date!
Event Time 2:00 pm
We are excited to share our rescheduled date! The
event will return on May 20th and will be part of
Fourth Ward's Secret Garden Tour! Voices From The
Past is a unique living history event that tells
the stories of our founding fathers, civic
leaders, pioneering women, and a few interesting
characters. This is a FREE event in partnership
with Charlotte SHOUT! Please register...

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Videos on 05/20/2023


BritBeat July 21st

FABFEST - TOSCO MUSIC BEATLES TRIBUTE JUL 22

Matt Stell With Dee Jay Silver May 25

ON THE BORDER Ultimate Eagles Tribute MAY 25

Rattle & Hum May 20 BoatYard Lake Norman

Simplified May 26 at BoatYard Lake Norman

Water Lantern Festival July 8th
   
Song Of The Saints Tour with Phil Wickham April 26th
Song Of The Saints Tour with Phil Wickham April 26th
Brandon Lake - King of Hearts Tour April 19th
Brandon Lake - King of Hearts Tour April 19th






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