16 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Moo & Brew Plaza Midwood 10 Year Birthday Bash

Moo & Brew and Pacifico celebrate 10 years at the Plaza Midwood location with live music from Little Stranger and a full birthday bash.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Moo & Brew, Plaza Midwood, Charlotte

Sports

Charlotte Crown Upshot Professional Women's Basketball

Professional women's basketball is back in Charlotte with the Upshot League's Charlotte Crown playing home games at Bojangles' Coliseum.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Bojangles' Coliseum, Charlotte

NoDa 5K at NoDa Brewing

Fast miles, loud cheers, cold beer, and post-race celebration at NoDa Brewing Company's North End Tap Room to close out the weekend.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 6:00 PM · NoDa Brewing Company North End Tap Room, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

SouthTown Wake Park Opening Weekend

SouthTown Wake Park in Rock Hill opens all activities for summer starting Saturday, May 30 — cable wakeboarding, beginner-friendly sessions, and outdoor fun for all levels.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · SouthTown Wake Park, Rock Hill, SC

Run Ballantyne

Neighbors, families, and coworkers come together for a community morning run at The Amp Ballantyne presented by Northwood Office and the YMCA.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 7:30 AM · The Amp Ballantyne, Upper Ave, Charlotte, NC

Free Events

Beatles Night at Steinway Free Range Brewing

A free live piano performance celebrating the Beatles at Free Range Brewing — part of the Steinway at Free Range series.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:00 PM · Free Range Brewing, Charlotte

Mad Miles Run Club Tuesday

Mad Miles Run Club meets every Tuesday at the Ford Green for a community run, rain or shine, with all paces welcome.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Ford Green, Charlotte

Charlotte Running Club Global Running Day South End Coffee Run

Celebrate Global Running Day with the Charlotte Running Club at Atherton Mill & Market, with vendors and fellow runners gathering for the South End Coffee Run.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:30 AM · Atherton Mill & Market, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

Steal This Story, Please! - Movie & Talkback

Screening of a documentary about NY-based independent investigative journalist Amy Goodman, followed by a moderated post-film discussion featuring local journalists and editors.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 3:00 PM · Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC 28213

Music & Nightlife

HOME BY 10PM - Memorial Day RNB Kickback + Cookout

An almost-full Memorial Day R&B kickback and cookout experience happening Friday afternoon in Charlotte.

Friday, May 29, 2026 4:00 PM · 4809 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte

Date Night

CLT Social Club Morning Mix

Coffee in one hand, a cocktail in the other — a relaxed Saturday morning social at The Vintage Cigar & Whiskey Lounge with no day pass required.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM · The Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar, Charlotte

Family-Friendly

Dino Safari Light Festival

A walkthrough light festival featuring life-sized illuminated dinosaurs running through mid-June at a Charlotte-area venue.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Charlotte

Any Paces Run Club with 361, Queen City Mother Runners and Crazy Running

Run club takeover in Mooresville with 361 shoe demos, a SLAM-led warmup, a kids' demo run, and a popsicle party hosted by Queen City Mother Runners.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00 AM · 146 Mooresville Commons Way, Mooresville, NC 28117

Outdoor Movie Night at OpenTap

School's out and summer kicks off with an outdoor movie night in the OpenTap field — bring family and friends for a night under the stars.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 6:30 PM · OpenTap, 5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte

Food & Drink

Dogwood Carolina Jam Burger — National Burger Day Special

Dogwood CLT celebrates National Burger Day with a limited four-day Carolina Jam Burger special, available May 28–31 only alongside their signature smash burgers.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Dogwood CLT, Charlotte

Jon G's Barbecue at OpenTap

Clear your calendars — Jon G's BBQ food truck pulls into OpenTap for a smoky, saucy Wednesday dinner experience.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 5:00 PM · OpenTap, 5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte