SPRING GUIDE 2022 Let’s get together
Listen, we can’t say whether the pandemic is over or not, but we can let you know about these outdoor events to hit up this spring as the weather warms up. Hang out and stay safe.
SPORTS
ARTS, CULTURE AND RETAIL March 20 & May 22: Girl Tribe Pop Up in the Garden
Shopping, cocktails and food featuring a lineup of women-owned businesses and brands. $5-$10; March 20 & May 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Alexander Homestead, 4717 Shamrock Drive; girltribepopup.com
CHARLOTTE FC’S INAUGURAL SEASON HAS ALREADY KICKED OFF. PHOTO BY TAYLOR BANNER/ CHARLOT T E FC
Charlotte FC
Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St., charlottefootballclub.com March 19 vs. New England Revolution March 26 vs. FC Cincinnati April 10 vs. Atlanta United FC May 7 vs. Inter Miami CF May 14 vs. CF Montreal May 22 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC June 11 vs. New York Red Bulls
Charlotte Knights
Pg. 4 - March 9-22, 2022
Truist Field, 424 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., milb.com/charlotte-knights April 12-17 vs. Memphis Redbirds April 19-24 vs. Nashville Sounds April 26-May 1 vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp May 3-8 vs. Gwinnett Stripers May 10-15 vs. Indianapolis Indians May 17-22 vs. Norfolk Tides May 24-29 vs. Durham Bulls May 31-June 5 vs. Memphis Redbirds June 7-12 vs. Louisville Bats June 14-19 vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Other Baseball at Truist Field
Mar. 23: Davidson College vs. UNC Charlotte Apr. 5: University of South Carolina vs. University of North Carolina
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S, charlottemotorspeedway.com April 7-10: Charlotte AutoFair April 29-May 1: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals May 11-14: Colossal 100 May 27: NC Education Lottery 200 May 28: ALSCO Uniforms 300 May 29: Coca-Cola 600 June 13-14: Summer Shootout
April 30: Queen’s Cup Steeplechase
Dress like you’re going to a fine-dining establishment, drink like you’re going to a NASCAR race. $60 and up; April 30, 10 a.m.; Queen’s Cup Grounds, 6103 Waxhaw Hwy., Mineral Springs; queenscup.org
April 23: Joedance Rock the Cemetery
Live music from Southbound and screenings of four short films. $20 and up; April 23, 6 p.m.; Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery, 700 W. 6th St.; joedance.org
April 30: Brightfire Music & Arts Festival
A kaleidoscopic celebration of life, hope and renewal through music, art, fire, dance and nature. March 26-27: CRAFT Fest $20 and up; April 30, 4-10 p.m.; Historic Rural Hill, A blend of craft vendors, a viewers’ choice art show, demonstrations, classes and food trucks. 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville; Free; March 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 27, noon- brightfire.eventbrite.com 4 p.m.; Sleepy Poet Antique Mall, 6424 South Blvd.; wecraftclt.org May 11-15: Reel Out Film Festival An annual LGBTQ film festival and program of Charlotte Pride. April 1-17: Charlotte SHOUT! Prices vary; May 11-15, times vary; Camp North A celebration of creativity and innovation End Boileryard, 300 Camp Road; charlottepride.org through art, music, food and ideas, featuring large-scale installations throughout Uptown. May 28: Water Lantern Festival Free; April 1-17; Center City Charlotte; charlotteshout.com A festival that includes DIY floating lanterns made to reflect messages of love, hope and happiness. $15 and up; May 28, 5:30-10 p.m.; Symphony April 2: Paws in the Park A pet-friendly party that promotes dog rescues Park, SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road; waterlanternfestival.com/charlotte.php and adoption. Free; April 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville; May 29: Nick Cannon Presents Wild ‘N Out charlotteblackdogs.com Live A live run of MTV’s improv/competition show with April 9-10: Loch Norman Highland comedy, variety and game show elements. $29.50 and up; May 29, 8 p.m.; PNC Music Games Experience Scottish history and culture through Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd.; tinyurl.com/ WildNOutLive traditional dancing, food, bagpiping, athletics and reenactments. $8 and up; April 9-10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Historic June 18: North Carolina Juneteenth Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville; Festival lochnorman.com Themed “Educating, Empowering, Entertaining,” this festival features 40 Black-owned companies, crafts, performances, art and kids activities. Free; June 18, 1-5 p.m.; Cabarrus Arena, 4751 NC49, Concord; tinyurl.com/NCJuneteenthFestival
