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Outlaw Showdown
Fri., May 24Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
Winged, 850-horsepower, open-wheel sprint cars compete. $25
Didgeridoo Meditation: A Sound Journey into Dreamtime with Matt Lyon
Fri., May 24, 7:30 p.m.
7043727665Health & Fitness
This is for you if:
-You want a deep experience of meditation
-You are an experienced meditator and want to go into a deeper, more embodied experience
-You are brand new to meditation and want a safe, easy, and fun way to experience it
-You find meditation difficult because “you can’t slow your mind” or “feel too restless”
-You want to improve your health naturally You want to feel more spontaneous joy, gratitude, connection, and peace
$25
Kindle Fire Giveaway
Fri., May 24, 9 p.m. 7049714440Nightlife
Giving away a Kindle Fire May 24 from 9-11! Contact KLavallee@Blackfinncharlotte.com to get on the list for free cover & drink specials free
Food Lion Speed Street
Fri., May 24, 12 p.m. and Sat., May 25, 12 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation, General
Celebrating 19 years of family-friendly fun, Food Lion Speed Street delivers an unprecedented consumer experience to an estimated 400,000 fans by means of live entertainment, access to NASCAR’s brightest stars, and vendor displays from sponsors such as Food Lion, Coca-Cola and Chevrolet. www.facebook.com/foodlionspeedstreet Twitter: @flspeedstreet FREE
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl
Sat., May 25, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.Festivals/Events, Nightlife
Dynasty 5, King Ent, RoundTable Ent., and Sol Kitchen present this bar crawl with music by DJ Ngenius, DJ 360, and DJ Paradime. The crawl includes stops at Phoenix (6 p.m.-8 p.m.), Cosmos (8 p.m.-10 p.m.) and RE:Public (10 p.m.-2 a.m.). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.barcrawl2013.eventbrite.com. $10 and up
Coca-Cola 600
Sun., May 26, 6:30 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
NASCAR's annual 600-mile racing event and patriotic salute to the U.S. armed forces. For more details, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. $10-$140
Little Sun Dress Summer Kick Off
Fri., May 31, 9 p.m. 7049714440Nightlife
Kick off your summer with us at the Finn! Tiki Bar, Lays & Giveaways! Contact KLavallee@BlackFinnCharlotte.com to get on the list for free cover & drink specials! free
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival
May 30-31, 8 p.m.Festivals/Events
Charlotte Shakespeare (formerly Collaborative Arts) presents The Taming of the Shrew (May 30- June 16). For more information visit www.charlotteshakespeare.com Free Admission (donations accepted)
Warrior Dash
Sat., June 1Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
The national obstacle race series offers a 3.08 mile-long course with challenges that test strength, strategic thinking and endurance through obstacles that range in difficulty levels. For more details, visit www.warriordash.com. $60-$80
Annual Streetside Classics Charity Car Show CHA
Sat., June 1, 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. 704-598-2130Festivals/Events, Benefits & Fundraisers, Family
300+ Classic Cars on Display
Trophies Award
DJ with Music
Raffle Prizes All Day
Vendors & Concessions
Professional Photography
Facepainting
Open Car Show:
Antique Cars
Muscle Cars
Rat Rods & Art Cars
Sports Cars & Imports
Street Rods
Trucks
FREE for Spectators
DONATION required to Show Car
Held at Streetside Classic Cars Charlotte
5400 W WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28269
For More Info: 704-598-2130 or Ellen@streetsideclassics.com
Registration 10am-12pm
Prizes & Awards 3pm
FREE for Spectators DONATION required to Show Car
EpiCentre Charlotte Beer Festival
Sat., June 1, 2-7 p.m.Festivals/Events
The festival will feature more than 50 craft beers and live music. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.charlottebeerfestival.eventbrite.com.
Volleyball Bash Tournament
Sat., June 1 and Sun., June 2Festivals/Events
The annual volleyball tournament offers a range of games with cash prizes. To participate pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.charlottevb.com.
Didgeridoo Deep Stretch with Zach McNabb and Wendy Swanson
Sun., June 2, 6:15 p.m. 704.372.7665Sports & Recreation
Enjoy our most popular class with Didgeridoo vibrations provided by Zach McNabb. The didgeridoo is an indigenous Australian instrument that is best known for its healing tones and deep vibrations. It’s a perfect addition to Deep Stretch, which is a relaxing class made up entirely of floor postures, suitable for all body types and experience levels. Investment: $16 Drop in, or a class off your regular pass $16 Drop in, or a class off your regular pass
ConCarolinas 2013
Fri., May 31, Sat., June 1 and Sun., June 2Festivals/Events
Annual sci-fi convention with special guests in the genres of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi. Attracting gaming enthusiasts, the three-day event also features discussion panels, costume contests, vendors and more. For full details, visit www.concarolinas.org.
8629 JM Keynes Drive
North Charlotte/University
704-547-7444LGBT & Allies Diversity Summit
Thu., June 6, 10 a.m. 740.274.9677Festivals/Events, Gay & Lesbian, Lectures & Seminars
3 concurrent tracks
1) Diversity Within the Community (FREE) - DIVERSE members of the community discuss openly how issues impact them personally. Great for "the family" or those who have a hard time accepting/understanding "gay people"
2) What Works in the Workplace ($25)- presentations by consultants, trainers, academics, and LGBT professionals covering best practices, with a focus transgender. Morning sessions are overviews. Afternoon sessions are more advanced.
3) Breakout Sessions (FREE)- Alternative sexuality and soft-skills training
Keynote: Mandy Carter
Free, Business Track $25, Lunch/Keynote $25
