18 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Black AF CLT Juneteenth Day Party

Charlotte's biggest Juneteenth weekend day party at Pinhouse CLT featuring R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats, Amapiano, food vendors, drink specials, and games in an indoor/outdoor experience.

Friday, June 19, 2026 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Pinhouse CLT, Charlotte

U Luv R&B Music Festival

A packed R&B festival lineup featuring Trey Songz, Ashanti, Bobby V, Lyfe Jennings, and Changing Faces at the Route 29 Pavilion.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Route 29 Pavilion

Music & Nightlife

Retro Thursdays at Varsity Lounge CLT

DJ 2Timez spins R&B, hip-hop, and international throwback hits all night long, with free entry and free parking, celebrating a birthday at Varsity Lounge.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM · Varsity Lounge CLT, Charlotte

Chris Stapleton: All American Road Show with Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone

Country and blues singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton brings his Southern rock sound to Bank of America Stadium with Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

Run The South – Shakeout Run

A free evening shakeout run at McAlpine Park the night before the Run The South race, welcoming all paces and distances.

Friday, June 19, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM · McAlpine Park, Charlotte

Summer Solstice Sunset Yoga

Celebrate the summer solstice with a sunset alpaca yoga session on the longest day of the year.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Charlotte

Run The South Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

A morning road race with half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances winding through McAlpine Creek Greenway Park.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:15 AM · McAlpine Creek Greenway Park, Charlotte

Community Yoga: Downward Dog Edition (with dogs!)

Bring your leash, mat, and pup to a free outdoor yoga class in South End where four-legged friends are welcome; optional donations support North Meck Animal Rescue.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · South End, Charlotte

Family-Friendly

Cartoons & Coffee at Rea Farms — Aladdin

Bring your blankets and enjoy a free outdoor screening of Aladdin on the green at Rea Farms, starting at 8:30am on the third Saturday of the month.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 8:30 AM · Rea Farms, Charlotte

Food & Drink

Palm Berries Quail Corners Grand Opening

Celebrate the grand opening of Palm Berries at Quail Corners with a community celebration.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Quail Corners, Charlotte

Free Events

CLT Social Club Pride Party at The Scorpio

A free, all-ages Pride celebration at The Scorpio Charlotte featuring a show by Erica Chanel at 4pm, drag, dancing, and an inclusive atmosphere.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM · The Scorpio, 217 Fairwood Ave, Charlotte

Charlotte Yoga Club – Weekly Community Yoga at Triple C Brewing

A beginner-friendly, donation-based yoga class every Tuesday at Triple C Brewing's Barrel Room — come as you are, stay for the community.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00 PM · Triple C Brewing, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

High Vibes Tattoo Pop-Up at OpenTap

Tattoo artist Kayla brings her High Vibes Tattoo pop-up to OpenTap for an afternoon and evening of ink, drinks, and good vibes.

Friday, June 19, 2026 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · OpenTap, Charlotte

Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

A Juneteenth screening of the Oscar-winning documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival at the Independent Picture House.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:30 PM · Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte

Titanic: The Exhibition at The Park Expo

An immersive 90-minute walk through 300+ authentic Titanic artifacts, recreated cabins, and personal passenger stories at The Park Expo & Conference Center through September 7.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · The Park Expo & Conference Center, Charlotte

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp at Cain Center

The original stars of Broadway's RENT reunite for a special performance at Cain Center for the Arts.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Cain Center for the Arts, Charlotte

Date Night

Socially Matched by Rivet LIVE at OpenTap

An interactive live matchmaking show where the audience votes on who belongs together — download the Rivet app for complimentary drinks.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · OpenTap, 5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte

Sports

World Cup Watch Parties at OpenTap

Watch every World Cup match at OpenTap with 60+ taps, food trucks, and a massive match-day atmosphere through July 19.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:30 PM · OpenTap, Charlotte