July HAPPENINGS

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES

Raul Diaz: Dreaming of Life’s Journey at Jerald Melberg Gallery through July 22

Explore the solo exhibition of Argentine artist Raul Diaz’s paintings, sculptures and other works displaying boats as a metaphor for life’s journey. jeraldmelberg.com

The Vault at Mint Museum Uptown

July 1 - Sept. 17

Featuring items from four Charlotte Black art collectors, The Vault exhibits unique possessions ranging from vintage photographs, furniture pieces, paintings and sculptures. Adult admission is $15. mintmuseum.org

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s Celebrate America!

July 2 | 8:15 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m. Spend the evening in Symphony Park and listen to a compilation of America’s anthems and hits, with a fireworks display to end the evening. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the gate. charlottesymphony.org

Charlotte FC: Marvel Hero Night

July 8 | 7:30 p.m.

Join Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium and show your team pride. The first fans to arrive will receive a limited-edition Captain America Challenge Coin. It’s the first of two home matches this month — the team hosts Mexico’s Club Necaxa on July 29. Tickets start at $33 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com

An Evening with Karla Harris at Middle C Jazz Club

July 15 | 7 and 9:15 p.m.

Vocalist Karla Harris shares her blues favorites and album compilation, Moon To Gold, for a jazz-filled evening alongside the Joe Alterman Trio. Tickets are $28-$40. middlecjazz.com

Queen’s Feast - Charlotte Restaurant Week

July 21-30

Experience some of Charlotte’s best eats this week. With participating locations in NoDa, South End, SouthPark and other popular Charlotte neighborhoods, you’re sure to find new favorites. Prix fixe menus range from $30 to $50 per person, depending on the restaurant. More information can be found at charlotterestaurantweek.iheart.com

24 Hours of Booty

July 28-29

For 24 hours, cyclists can hop on and off the Myers Park neighborhood course, setting their own pace and goals while raising money to support families coping with cancer. Walk, run or cycle, or set up camp on the course and support. Catered meals, snacks and drinks are available for all participants. Learn more at 24foundation. org. Adult registration is $75; virtual and other options are available.

Post Malone’s If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour at PNC Music Pavilion

July 29

With his versatile sound of R&B, pop and hip-hop, the singer-songwriter and rapper heads to Charlotte to debut new songs from his album Austin. Tickets start at $108. ticketmaster.com

*Find more summer concerts at southparkmagazine.com.

Party in the Park

July 30 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Taking place on the front terrace at Mint Museum Randolph, Party in the Park is a blast for all, including food trucks, art exhibitions, live music, a cash bar and free admission to the museum. More information can be found at mintmuseum.org

— Caroline Boulware

Scan the QR code on your mobile device to view our online events calendar — updated weekly — at southparkmagazine.com.

Head for the hills

When the scorching summer heat blankets the Piedmont, head west for a little cool mountain air. Here are a few noteworthy summer events to consider.

Italian Renaissance Alive at Biltmore, Asheville

Be among the first to experience Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and Boticelli’s The Birth of Venus, along with other iconic works in the world premiere of this immersive exhibit. Large-scale projections highlighting Italian culture, architecture and literature spanning from the 14th to 17th centuries are accompanied by the operatic music of Puccini and Verdi. The exhibition at Amherst at Deerpark runs through Jan. 7, 2024. Lodging packages and additional information are available at biltmore.com.

Under the Stars on the Rocks guest chef series at Skyline Lodge, Highlands

This culinary series brings notable Southern tastemakers to Oak Steakhouse at Skyline Lodge. The lineup includes

Vivian Howard (July 11), Mashama Bailey & Trevor Elliot (Aug. 22), Ryan Prewitt (Sept. 12) and Joe Kindred (Oct. 3). Prepaid reservations are $175 per person and can be made at opentable.com.

Appalachian Summer Festival, Boone

What started in 1984 as a chamber-music series has grown to include pop music, a film series, visual art exhibitions, lectures and more. This year’s featured artists include John Oates, Keb’ Mo’ and Allison Russell, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Vivian Howard, the Calidore String Quartet, and Grammy Award-winning period-instrument ensemble Apollo’s Fire. Ticket prices vary; visit appsummer.org for more information. SP

Crossroads Cinema Summer 2023 Movie Series

Thursdays at Camp North End, bring a lawn chair and some friends to enjoy a classic film. Vintage arcade games are available, along with CNE’s array of food and drink options to dig into. July movies include Independence Day (7/6), Jaws (7/13), Weekend at Bernie’s (7/20), and Space Jam (7/27). Visit eventbrite.com for more information.