happenings

July

HAPPENINGS

Events + activities

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

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

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

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 matches across the United States. Tickets start at $45. charlottefootballclub.com

Queens 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 — Charlottes 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

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

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

Unseen Oceans at Discovery Place Science

Through September 18 Take a deep dive into the latest advances in ocean exploration and the technologies behind

Charlotte FC hosts Chelsea FC on July 20

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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