Charlotte Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Charlotte NC

12 August, 2021

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Looking for things to do in the Charlotte area this weekend? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in and around Charlotte. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Charlotte: Here's The Scoop - PTO Kindergarten Event When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lansdowne Elementary What: Event listing from Lansdowne Elementary: Thursday, August 12 at 12:30 PM Learn More Optimizing Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Matthews Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM  Pricing your products and services properly is one of the most important business decisions you'll make.   No matter what type of product or service you sell, and the price you charge... Learn More Atrium Health @ Northside Baptist Church 5-8 PM When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Hidden Valley Elementary What: Event listing from Hidden Valley Elementary: Thursday and August 12 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Woodforest National Bank Grand Opening and Reception at Eddie V's Seafood When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: 101 South Tryon Street Suite 2550 Charlotte, NC 28280 What: Woodforest National Bank is welcoming everyone to see their new uptown office in the banking heart of Charlotte and join in a celebration at Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Uptown on August 12, starting at 4:30 pm. Woodforest National Bank Grand Opening and Reception 101 South Tryo... Learn More FREE Virtual Therapeutic & Inclusive Dance Class When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Arts & Science Council What: Event listing from Arts & Science Council: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin us for a virtual free Therapeutic & Inclusive Dance class open to dancers of all ages and skill levels. This class is sponsored by Culture Blocks--a community partnership funded ... Learn More Learn the basics of Google Ads - Matthews Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Matthews Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Don't Miss This Official Grow With Google Marketing Webinar Designed to Grow Your Business in 2021!   Times are challenging. We want to help. SCORE Charlotte, the Southwest Region o... Learn More Family Fun Night - Joni & Friends Charlotte When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Joni & Friends Charlotte What: Event listing from Joni & Friends Charlotte: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis is a virtual event. Family Fun Nights are monthly Zoom calls geared toward special needs families. They're usually an hour long, include something spiritual, something fun, and are... Learn More Open House - 6th Grade - Ms. Emmanuel (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) When: Friday, August 13th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Coulwood STEM Academy What: Event listing from Coulwood STEM Academy: Friday, August 13 from 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM Learn More Open House - 6th Grade - Mr. Thiery (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM) When: Friday, August 13th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Coulwood STEM Academy What: Event listing from Coulwood STEM Academy: Friday, August 13 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Virtual Freshman Orientation - Olympic High When: Friday, August 13th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Olympic High What: Event listing from Olympic High: Friday, August 13 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Landscape NC Art Exhibit When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Art League What: The Old North State. The Tar Heel State. The land of the long leaf pine. From warm sunsets and hidden waterfalls to jagged cityscapes and gritty dive bars – North Carolina has it all. Come see your local artists share their depictions and reflections of North Carolina. Learn More MOON HOOCH presents A Hooch Odyssey @ The Music Yard When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Music Yard What: Event listing from The Music Yard: Friday, August 13 at 6:00 PMDetails Moon Hooch began busking in the subway platforms of NYC in 2010, quickly getting noticed by the NYPD, who had to ban them from locations… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2572583686221644 Learn More Featured Event: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 19900 W Catawba Ave What: Second Saturday is a workshop for women who are in the early steps of separation and divorce. Backed by the national non-profit WIFE.org, Second Saturday workshops equip women with information about the legal, financial and emotional aspects of the process so they can make th... Learn More Featured Event: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women (Eileen Stoner) Pep Rally (5:45pm-7:00pm at Veteran's Park) When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Independence High What: Event listing from Independence High: Saturday, August 14 (all day) Learn More Cross Country Myers Park Scrimmage - South Mecklenburg High When: Saturday, August 14th at 5:00 a.m. Where: South Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from South Mecklenburg High: Saturday, August 14 from 5:00 AM to 6:45 AM Learn More Popsicles in the Park for rising K students When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte East Language Academy What: Event listing from Charlotte East Language Academy: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM Learn More Community Health Center Inc. - Drive-Thru Heath Event When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Tuckaseegee Elementary What: Event listing from Tuckaseegee Elementary: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Halftime Respite Program - Joni & Friends Charlotte When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Joni & Friends Charlotte What: Event listing from Joni & Friends Charlotte: Saturday, August 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMChildren living with disabilities and their siblings are invited to join us for a morning of fun! We want to give parents and caregivers the opportunity to rest and take a breath while ... Learn More Read Like A Star Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00am for the Read Like a Star book club! In August we will discuss "The Arsonists' City" by Hala Ayan, a Belletrist selec... Learn More Reading Buddies- Single Appointment - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Our library staff want to be your school aged child's reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30 minute virtual reading buddy session. Our staff will share e... Learn More Matthews Branch Paws to Read - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM This program will be provided by Matthews Library Paws to Read volunteers. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Sign up... Learn More Matthews Paws to Read - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM This program will be provided by Matthews Branch Paws to Read volunteers. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Sign u... Learn More Reading Buddies- Single Appointment When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Our library staff want to be your school aged child's reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30 minute virtual reading buddy session. Our staff will share e... Learn More Markets at 11 When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Ballantyne's Backyard What: You're invited to Markets at 11 to explore 40+ market vendors and enjoy live music, picnicking, brews, food trucks and family-friendly activities! August's Markets at 11 is a part of Ballantyne's 2021 Color the Park School Supplies Drive. Activities and partial vendor sales be... Learn More Storytelling and Mask Making - Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture What: Event listing from Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMDetails Enjoy the history and hands-on African mask-making experience with Carlo "Mama Lo" Dawson! Participants will learn about the importance and… More... Learn More Back to School Event For Beyou - The Project Space When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Project Space What: Event listing from The Project Space: Saturday, August 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMIn the Back Patio Area DJFaiscas PerformingThis event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/zhj-patj-qor Learn More The L.A. Maybe - Town of Mint Hill (Town Hall) When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Town of Mint Hill (Town Hall) What: Event listing from Town of Mint Hill (Town Hall): Saturday, August 14 from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PMDetails The popular Mint Hill Family Fun Night kicks off with a Back to School Pep Rally from 6:15-6:45 PM, followed by the music of The L.A.… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2757... Learn More New England Children & Youth Family Retreat When: Sunday, August 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joni & Friends Charlotte What: Event listing from Joni & Friends Charlotte: Sunday, August 15 through Thursday, August 19Join Joni and Friends as we host a five-day Retreat for families in southwest New Hampshire! This Retreat is planned for families with loved ones living with disability who are childr... Learn More Live Music with Chris Myers When: Sunday, August 15th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Pilot Mountain Vineyards & Winery What: Chris Myers is back performing live from 1:30-4:30pm with our fabulous view. We will have tasting flights and frozen wine slushes for you to enjoy. We have Ashe County Cheeses, crackers, summer sausage, guacamole and hummus snacks. You are also welcome to bring a picnic. No... Learn More First Teacher Workday - Ridge Road Middle When: Sunday, August 15th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ridge Road Middle What: Event listing from Ridge Road Middle: Sunday, August 15 at 8:00 PM through Monday, August 16 at 7:55 PM Learn More Teacher Required Workday - Windsor Park Elementary When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Windsor Park Elementary What: Event listing from Windsor Park Elementary: Monday, August 16 (all day) Learn More Teacher Workday - Huntingtowne Farms Elementary When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Huntingtowne Farms Elementary What: Event listing from Huntingtowne Farms Elementary: Monday, August 16 (all day) Learn More Teacher Workday (No School for Students) When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Eastover Elementary What: Event listing from Eastover Elementary: Monday, August 16 (all day) Learn More Required Teacher Workday - Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology When: Monday, August 16th at 4:00 a.m. Where: Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology What: Event listing from Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology: Monday, August 16 from 4:00 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Summer ARt Camps at AR Workshop Pineville are officially underway When: Monday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: AR Workshop Pineville What: Join us at AR Workshop Pineville for creative and crafty Summer ARt Camps! Morning and afternoon sessions are $195 per registrant, and run from Monday-Thursday. Our camps are designed for children, ages 7-14. Kids will create four (4) DIY youth projects in a 2.5 hour window. P... Learn More Speaking and Debate Camp - Myers Park High When: Monday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Myers Park High What: Event listing from Myers Park High: Monday, August 16 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Personal Branding of You - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Monday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, August 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Build your brand, protect your brand, prove the worth of your personal brand. Discover what makes you unique and how you can use your uniqueness to stand ou... Learn More French For Beginners Conversation Club When: Monday, August 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, August 16 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM This conversation group is for those who would like to learn the basics of the French language. You can practice fundamentals and pronunciation in a fun and... Learn More "Powerful by Faith" - Sixth of Six Installments When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event on JW.ORG What: Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands. "Powerful by Fait... Learn More Teacher Work Day - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools What: Event listing from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Monday, August 16 (all day) Learn More Band Camp - Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology What: Event listing from Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology: Monday, August 16 at 12:00 PM through Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 PM Learn More Teacher Workday - Huntingtowne Farms Elementary When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Huntingtowne Farms Elementary What: Event listing from Huntingtowne Farms Elementary: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zoom all summer (J... Learn More The Detection Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am for The Detection Book Club! In August we will be discussing The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Looking for the book? C... Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. (2nd slot) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zoom all summer (J... Learn More Matthews Branch Family Storytime - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM This program will be provided by Matthews library staff.  Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill... Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zoom all summer (J... Learn More Sugar Creek Branch Preschool Storytime: Just For Me When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM This program will be provided by [branch name] library staff. Provide your preschooler with an opportunity to hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to ... Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zoom all summer (J... Learn More Volleyball vs Catholic (HOME) - South Mecklenburg High When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: South Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from South Mecklenburg High: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Tosco Music Tuesdays - Reinaldo Brahn Quartet - Aug 17 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Arts & Science Council What: Event listing from Arts & Science Council: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMDetails Tosco Music Tuesdays Lunchtime Concerts are live-streamed FREE on Facebook and YouTube each week at noon ET from Charlotte, NC. The series… More https://www.facebook.com/events/81... Learn More Both Games JV/Varsity Men's Soccer vs Catholic (HOME) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:30 p.m. Where: South Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from South Mecklenburg High: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Meet our New Fine Arts Teachers at the Fine Arts Festival on 8/17 at 6:30 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Ardrey Kell High What: Event listing from Ardrey Kell High: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM Learn More Care Group for Parents - Joni & Friends Charlotte When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Joni & Friends Charlotte What: Event listing from Joni & Friends Charlotte: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis is a virtual event. Parenting a child with special needs can be rewarding and fulfilling, but it doesn't mean you're immune to the pressures that accompany life with disability. We ... Learn More Open Air: An Artist Conversation with E. Mackey When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture What:Event listing from Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails Learn about our featured artist's journey as a photographing activist. Open Air is a monthly series of virtual studio visits and intimate… More htt... Learn More Orientation: 9th Graders w/ Last Names A-M When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual HS What: Event listing from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual HS: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM Learn More Orientation: 9th Graders w/ Last Names N-Z When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual HS What: Event listing from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual HS: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Open House from 4-6 pm - Winding Springs Elementary When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Winding Springs Elementary What: Event listing from Winding Springs Elementary: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Last Names A-G | Open House - Crestdale Middle When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Crestdale Middle What: Event listing from Crestdale Middle: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More 8th Grade Open House - Kennedy Middle When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Kennedy Middle What: Event listing from Kennedy Middle: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Virtual Open House - J T Williams Secondary Montessori When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:45 a.m. Where: J T Williams Secondary Montessori What: Event listing from J T Williams Secondary Montessori: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:45 AM to 2:15 PM Learn More Last Names H-O | Open House - Crestdale Middle When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Crestdale Middle What: Event listing from J T Williams Secondary Montessori: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:45 AM to 2:15 PM Learn More 7th Grade Open House - Kennedy Middle When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Kennedy Middle What: Event listing from Kennedy Middle: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Charlotte Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.