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HAPPENINGS Celebrate America Fireworks Show at Carowinds July 2-4 | 9:30 p.m. After a day of water slides and thrill rides, find a spot in the park to watch the sky light up with a patriotic fireworks display set to an all-American soundtrack. Ticket prices vary. carowinds.com Charlotte Firecracker 5K at the Windyrush Country Club Pool July 3 | 7 p.m. This summer evening 5K is followed by a neighborhood pool party with pizza, beer and live music. Registration costs vary by signup option. charlottefirecracker5k.raceroster.com Fourth of July Celebration at the U.S. National Whitewater Center July 3-4 Celebrate the holiday with yoga sessions and live music, plus access to the Whitewater Center’s array of outdoor activities. Entry is free, parking is $6. whitewater.org
matches across the United States. Tickets start at $45. charlottefootballclub.com Queens Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week July 22-31 Try something new or revisit one of your favorites at this semi-annual culinary event celebrating restaurants in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Three-course, prix-fixe meals range from $30 to $45 per person, depending on the restaurant. charlotterestaurantweek.com FabFest — Charlottes Beatles Festival July 22-23 An ode to the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo: Celebrate The Beatles with two evening concerts at Knight Theater. Daytime events include live music, speakers, activities and more at The Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community College. Ticket prices vary. fabfestcharlotte.org
WBT SkyShow at Truist Field July 4 | First pitch at 6:05 p.m. The Charlotte Knights will be on the road against the Gwinnett Stripers on Independence Day, but Truist Field will host an exciting game featuring Team USA Baseball, followed by one of the largest fireworks shows in the Southeast. Tickets start at $19 for the Home Run Porch (standing room only). milb.com/ charlotte-knights
24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute July 29-30 Back for its 21st year, participants in this noncompetitive cycling and walking event can raise money to support the cancer community. The in-person event will take place on the “Booty Loop” in Myers Park, but you can also sign up for the virtual “UnLooped” event. Spectators can set up along the route and offer encouragement along the way. Registration options vary. 24foundation.org
Monster Jam at Spectrum Center July 16-17 See 12,000-pound monster trucks — including the legendary Grave Digger, Megalodon, El Toro Loco and more — go head-to-head. You can also check out the freestyle motocross exhibitions and meet drivers and crews at the pre-show Pit Party and a post-event meet and greet. Tickets start at $15. monsterjam.com/en-US
Some Assembly Required at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center Through September 11 Interactive stations throughout the exhibit introduce STEAM concepts and encourage children to use inventive problem-solving skills in activities like building bridges and planting a community garden. Entrance to the museum and the exhibit are free. imaginon.org
Charlotte FC Hosts Chelsea FC at Bank of America Stadium July 20 | 7 p.m. Charlotte FC will host the English Premier League’s Chelsea FC for a summertime friendly. The match is part of this summer’s FC Series featuring international
Unseen Oceans at Discovery Place Science Through September 18 Take a deep dive into the latest advances in ocean exploration and the technologies behind
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them in this unique exhibit. The experience includes an immersive theater presentation and the chance to sit inside a scale model of the Triton submarine. Tickets prices vary. science.discoveryplace.org
Museums + galleries Gene Payne: Charlotte Cartoonist at Shain Gallery Through July 12 Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist and Charlotte native Gene Payne created cartoons for The Charlotte Observer and WSOC-TV for nearly five decades, collectively. Each piece on display is available for purchase. 2823 Selwyn Ave., Suite K; shaingallery.com Diedrick Brackens: ark of bulrushes at Mint Museum Uptown July 16-Dec. 11 This new series by Los Angeles-based artist Diedrick Brackens includes large-scale weavings and a premiere of the artist’s first woven sculptures. 500 S. Tryon St.; mintmuseum.org Ariel Dannielle: Love That For Me at SOCO Gallery Through August 3 This solo exhibit presents a visual diary and snapshot of Dannielle’s experiences in Atlanta with her friends and family, while personal narratives within her portraits challenge gender and racial stereotypes. 412 Providence Rd.; socogallery.com
William A. Noguera: Empty Spaces at Elder Gallery Through September 10 After serving on Death Row at San Quentin Prison for more than three decades, art-making continues to be a lifesaving experience for the artist, author, speaker and activist. 1520 S Tryon St.; eldergalleryclt.com — compiled by Amanda Lea
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Charlotte FC hosts Chelsea FC on July 20
