Best Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Latin vs Afro Dueling DJs (SPLIT HOUSE)

Charlotte's first dueling DJ day party featuring two rooms and five DJs — latin pop and reggaeton on the rooftop versus hip-hop and dancehall in the lounge.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Novelty House / Havana Smoke & Reserve, 123 (address per source), Charlotte

Midweek Mixtape at Camp North End

Weekly midweek live music series held at Camp North End, running through September and offering free outdoor performances in one of Charlotte's most creative spaces.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · Camp North End, Charlotte

Chelsea Handler – High and Mighty Tour

Comedian, author, and activist Chelsea Handler returns to Charlotte for a brand new stand-up show covering everything from pet dogs to global chaos.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

Family-Friendly

Sing Play Move: Bloom and Groove

A seasonal music session for children aged 1-3 and their caregivers featuring songs, instruments, and movement to welcome spring.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 3:00 PM · Arts+ Community Campus, 2304 The Plaza, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

The Track Project

Structured weekly speed workout led by coaches at a nearby track, starting at Charlotte Running Company Promenade — all paces and experience levels welcome.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 AM · Charlotte Running Company Promenade, 5535 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte

OpenTap Run Club

Nominated best run club in Charlotte, this weekly run offers 1.5, 3, and 5-mile courses with top brands like Hoka, Brooks, and New Balance on-site to demo gear for free.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 PM · 5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte

Free Events

Charlotte Yoga Club at Triple C Brewing

Donation-based, beginner-friendly yoga flow at Triple C Brewing with community hangs after — every dollar donated supports a good cause.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM · Triple C Brewing, Charlotte

Charlotte Running Club Greenway Run

Community run or walk along a local greenway, starting earlier at 7 a.m. from Mallard Creek Elementary — open to all paces and everyone is welcome.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:00 AM · Mallard Creek Elementary, Charlotte

Date Night

Mahjong Nights

Weekly American Mahjong play hosted by Sparrow Mahjong Club — welcoming to all skill levels in a fun, social environment for just $10.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:00 PM · OpenTap, Charlotte

Festivals & Special Events

BOOM Charlotte 2026

Multi-day arts festival in Charlotte celebrating visual art, performance, and creative culture across the city.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Charlotte

DRINK-O De Mayo Fiesta Block Party

A full Cinco de Mayo fiesta experience in Charlotte featuring an indoor and outdoor day party with nonstop music, dancing, and drinks flowing all day.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Charlotte

Sports

6th Annual CYPGolf Tournament

Charlotte Young Professionals Group's annual charity golf tournament featuring friendly competition, on-course contests, and networking, with after-party at Blinders — over $150,000 raised for local nonprofits since 2019.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Rocky River Golf Club, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward Tour

A walkable, self-guided tour of private courtyards and Victorian verandas in Fourth Ward with complimentary food, wine, and cocktail tastings hosted by Friends of Fourth Ward.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Fourth Ward, Charlotte