happenings

Chevrolet: Winningest Brand in NASCAR Cup History at the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Events + activities

Charlotte FC hosts D.C. United at Bank of America Stadium

August 3 | 7 p.m. The first 7,500 fans will take home a limited-edition Inaugural Season Captain’s Banner. It’s the first of four home matches this month for Charlotte FC; others are Aug. 6 (vs. Chicago), 21 (vs. Orlando) and 27 (vs. Toronto). Tickets start at $45. charlottefootballclub.com

Joedance Film Festival

August 4-6 The 13th annual Joedance Film Festival features both virtual and in-person showings of 25 short films. The festival raises awareness for pediatric cancer research at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. Virtual passes start at $30, in-person tickets for screenings at Charlotte Ballet start at $65. goelevent.com/Joedance/e/ JoedanceFilmFestival

Charlotte Pride Week, Pride Festival and Pride Parade

August 12-21 This year’s festivities mark Charlotte Pride’s 20th anniversary and 40 years of Pride legacy in the Queen City. Events include Pride Week August 12-19, Pride Festival August 20-21, and the Pride Parade on August 21. charlottepride.org

The Queen City Jam Session at NoDa Brewing NorthEnd Taproom

August 19-21 There’s something for everyone at this summer lovin’ music and arts festival. Food trucks and local vendors will be on-site, with a full lineup of live music over three easygoing days. Tickets start at $89. queencityjamsession.com

Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills Preseason Game at Bank of America Stadium

August 26 | 7 p.m. The Panthers make their first preseason appearance at home in week three against the Buffalo Bills. (The team will open the 2022 regular season at home on September 11 vs. the Cleveland Browns.) Ticket prices vary. panthers.com

The 26th Annual Festival of India at Belk Theater and on Tryon Street

August 27 | Noon-8 p.m. One of Charlotte’s biggest cultural events returns with performances, exhibits, Indian food and a souvenir bazaar. Catch a yoga demonstration, learn to tie a saree or get a henna tattoo at this family-friendly celebration. Tickets are $6. indiafestival.iacofcarolinas.org

Museums + galleries

Comin' in Hot at SOZO Gallery

Through August 20 Bright, exciting and whimsical, this exhibit offers a playful take on the warmth and vibrance of summertime and the artworks that evoke it. 904 Pecan Ave., Suite 101; sozogallery.net

Chevrolet: Winningest Brand in NASCAR Cup History at the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Through December This new exhibit highlights Chevrolet’s 814 victories and features eight historic race cars driven by legendary drivers (including Richard Petty, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt) from the 1950s through 2021. General admission tickets are $27 for adults, $24 for seniors, and $20 for military and youth 4-12. nascarhall.com

August

HAPPENINGS

Metamorphosis at Rowe Lower Gallery at UNC Charlotte

August 23-November 10 Artworks by Lacey McKinney and Jon Verney serve as visual metaphors for human existence amid a time of enormous transformation. 9119 University Rd., coaa.charlotte.edu

America Seen-American Scenes at Jerald Melberg Gallery

Through September 3 This multi-artist exhibition features works on paper depicting landscapes, cityscapes and flora. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd., jeraldmelberg.com

Seduction at Elder Gallery

Through September 10 Three artists — Cynthia Flaxman Frank, Jill Jones and Marlene Rose — challenge viewers to examine nature’s innate beauty while also considering “the artist’s hand in intentionally creating beauty with the purpose of enticing an audience.” 1520 S. Tryon St., eldergalleryclt.com

Rendezvous With Rothko at Mint Museum Uptown

Through March 2023 Two works by the abstract expressionist painter — No. 17 [or] No. 15 and Untitled 1951 — are the only paintings by Rothko currently on view in North Carolina, through a long-term loan with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. 500 S. Tryon St., mintmuseum.org — compiled by Amanda Lea

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