15 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Charlotte Idol Season 5

Charlotte's live singing competition returns for another Thursday showdown where local vocalists battle for the $1,000 grand prize at OpenTap.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:00 PM · OpenTap, Charlotte

Avery Anna with Jaid Joice – Ticket Sale Opens

Tickets go on sale July 31 at 11am for Avery Anna with Jaid Joice performing at The Fillmore Charlotte on November 12.

Friday, July 31, 2026 11:00 AM · The Fillmore Charlotte

The Goddess Twerkshop – July 2026 Class

A fun, empowering dance fitness class at MoveStudio Charlotte blending twerk-inspired movement with music for all levels.

Friday, July 31, 2026 7:00 PM · MoveStudio Charlotte

Karaoke Tuesdays at Ten58

Weekly karaoke night at Ten58 Sports Bar and Lounge with throwbacks, sing-alongs, $10 tacos, and hookah specials — starts at 9PM.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 9:00 PM · Ten58 Sports Bar and Lounge, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

Rise N Run at Run For Your Life

Early morning community run followed by a free pancake breakfast courtesy of Run for Your Life and Charlotte Running Club, with HOKA shoes available to demo on the run.

Friday, July 31, 2026 6:00 AM · Run For Your Life, Charlotte

Free Events

Community Art Market at Berkshire Hathaway SouthPark

Six Charlotte painters from ArtPop show and sell original works spanning abstracts, landscapes, botanicals, and mixed media — free with wine and charcuterie.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 5:00 PM · 6801 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte

Yoga for Smiles at Pearl Street Park

Community yoga flow at Pearl Street Park supporting F2F Foundation's mission to help children with cleft and craniofacial differences — donation-based, all levels welcome.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Pearl Street Park, Charlotte

FREE HYROX Community Workout

Free community HYROX-style workout at Project LeanNation South End — train hard and play hard with the Charlotte fitness community.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:15 AM · Project LeanNation South End, Charlotte

CYPG Speaker: Building a Business from the Ground Up

Charlotte Young Professionals Group hosts a speaker event on entrepreneurship at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts — open to members and non-members.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts, Charlotte

Festivals & Special Events

Carolina Panthers Fan Fest 2026

Official preseason fan fest for the Carolina Panthers — a one-day celebration before the season kicks off.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Charlotte

Date Night

Dîner en Blanc Charlotte – Phase 3 Tickets Open

Phase 3 general public tickets open July 31 at 10am for the 8th annual Dîner en Blanc Charlotte at a secret location on September 19, 2026 — the city's most elegant outdoor dining tradition.

Friday, July 31, 2026 10:00 AM · Secret location, Charlotte

Bodhi Love Yoga Glow Rave + Social

All-levels glow yoga experience at Lenny Boy Brewing with a live DJ, high-energy beats, and social time after — Charlotte's wellness event of the summer.

Friday, August 7, 2026 6:00 PM · Lenny Boy Brewing, Charlotte

Family-Friendly

Outdoor Movie Night: Top Gun Maverick

OpenTap transforms its field into an outdoor theater screening Top Gun: Maverick on a 20-foot screen with wood-fired pizza and King of Pops on hand.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:30 PM · OpenTap, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

Charlotte Fashion Week Model Casting

Open model casting for Charlotte Fashion Week (September 22–26) at Paul Mitchell School Charlotte — models can register in person from 1–3pm.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:00 PM · Paul Mitchell School Charlotte, 1513 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte

& Juliet Musical

The funny and clever musical that flips the script on Shakespeare's greatest love story runs August 11–16 at Belk Theatre.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Belk Theatre, Charlotte