Hey, Charlotte – It’s almost that time again! The weekend is near and we’ve curated a list of some of the best things to do in Charlotte.
Rock out at Willow or Playboi Carti, keep it chill at the Matthews Farmer’s Market, or somewhere in between, this weekend in the Queen City is sure to be memorable.

Playboi Carti
Are you ready, Charlotte? Singer-songwriter/rapper Playboi Carti brings his
“Narcissist” show to Charlotte at the Bojangles Coliseum this Friday. Talk about starting off the weekend big! Fly solo or with a crew, if you’re a hip-hop fan, or just love innovative tunes, this isn’t a show you’ll wanna miss.
Event Details Friday, Oct. 15 | 8:00pm-10:00pm
2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
$34.95

Queen City BBQ Cookoff
Get down to the Tipsy Burro on Saturday for great food and live music. In addition to taste testing and voting on your favorite local barbeque, Tipsy Burro will be serving up their one-of-a-kind Tex Mex menu all day long! What makes it even better is it’s for a good cause with proceeds benefitting the Ellen 23 Foundation.
Event Details Saturday, Oct 16 | 2:00pm-11:00pm
2711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
$18.00
Get ready for a night of music and dancing under the stars at Camp North End. Salsa band Orquestra Mayor out of North Carolina will be performing, along with UltimaNota and DJ Minuche!
Event Details Saturday, Oct 16 | 5:00pm-10:00pm
300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28206
Free
The Matthews Farmer’s Market is back! With a focus on fresh and local, this is the area’s largest producer-only farmer’s market. Grab your produce for the week, maybe pick out a few plants for your own garden, and don’t forget to check out the Soul Miner’s Garden vegan food truck.
Event Details Sunday, Oct 16 | 8:00am-12:00pm
188 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
Free

Willow Smith
Catch the vibe when Willow Smith rolls through Charlotte at the Underground this weekend! The singer-songwriter and trendsetter will be performing songs from her latest album plus maybe some rare cuts if we’re lucky. Get tickets while you can!
Event Details Sunday, Oct 17 | 8:00pm-10:00pm
820 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206
$35.00
More Things to Do in Charlotte This Weekend
10/15
-Roman Candles | The Mystery Plan | BNDR
– DJ Susie
-Welcome to the Family Fest 2021
10/16
-Illusions: the Drag Brunch
-Jadakiss
-Synergysm: A Night of Collective Artistry
10/17
-B. Simone
The Loyalist believes in quality food prepared right served in an intimate setting and it shows. From the non-pretentious (but still pleasantly presented) charcuterie boards, to the unique flavors found in their carefully curated sandwiches (we loved the Queen Charlotte Pimento Grilled Cheese and the Chipotle Turkey Bacon!) and plates, the Loyalist is perfect for enjoying delicacies in an inviting atmosphere.
Have lunch or a snack, or come down for dinner – the Loyalist’s versatile offerings are sure to please. After dining, don’t forget to take a few snaps at their uber-instagrammable patio mural!
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 12:00pm-9:00 pm
Wednesday | 12:00pm-9:00 pm
Thursday | 12:00pm-9:00 pm
Friday | 12:00pm-9:00 pm
Saturday | 12:00pm-9:00 pm
Sunday | Closed
435 N Trade St #102, Matthews, NC 28105
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