General Next 30 Days
Food Lion Speed Street
Thu., May 23, 12 p.m., 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
Memorial Day Celebration
Sun., May 26, 4 p.m.
704.391.3900Holiday, General
Join us in celebrating the Memorial Day weekend with a daylong festival on Sunday, May 26th. The festival kicks off with a 5-mile and 8-mile trail races in the morning, food and beverage options throughout the facility, live music all day and finishes the evening with a stunning fireworks display over the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.
Free and open to the public
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900Battle of the Bands 4
Fri., May 31, 9 p.m. (704)716-9300General
Battle of Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band". There are two winners and they are determined by a panel of judges, and the general response of the audience.
Judges pick wins a gig at Alive After Five and audience pick wins $500 cash. Support local music for a good cause. Ticket proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. $5 cover at the door.
For details, email KRoper@StrikeCityCharlotte.com
$5
Dan Navarro
Sun., June 2, 8 p.m. 704-376-3737General
Singer/Songwriter, Dan Navarro (Lowen & Navarro) In Concert at Evening Muse
$15
Ghosts of Bannockburn
Fri., June 7, 10 p.m.Country/Folk, Pop/Rock, General
Charlotte's Scottish Celtic Punk rockers Ghosts of Bannockburn introduce their high energy music to the Lake Norman audience at Galway Hooker Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Brew Stash Bash
Sat., June 15, 11 a.m. 704.391.3900Festivals/Events, General
Enjoy sampling various American craft beers at the 2nd annual Brew Stash Bash on Saturday, June 15th. This event provides an opportunity to both taste and learn about our favorite craft brews while enjoying live music performances. The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Brew Dash, a 6K that winds throughout the USNWC trail system.
per Craft Beer card (includes 4 beer samples per card) , non-samplers: free
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900The xx with Grizzly Bear
Sat., June 15, 7:30 p.m.General
The xx & Grizzly Bear will play Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre on Saturday June 15. Tickets go on sale Friday February 15 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, the Fillmore Charlotte box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
New Kids On The Block
Wed., June 19, 7:30 p.m.General
THE PACKAGE TOUR featuring New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men will play Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte on June 19. Tickets go on sale Saturday February 2 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, the Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
Thursdays on Main
Thu., June 6, 11:30 a.m., Thu., June 13, 11:30 a.m., Thu., June 20, 11:30 a.m. and Thu., June 27, 11:30 a.m. 704-920-4343General
Each Thursday in June the series will feature free performances by various musicians ranging from bluegrass to classical to country and rock music. Held under the oak trees, lunch will be available for or attendees can bring their own. Thursday, June 6, 2013 – White Chocolate Thursday, June 13, 2013 – SoundBarrier Thursday, June 20, 2013 – The Raisin’ Cain Band Thursday, June 27, 2013 – Corey Hunt Band Free
Summer Concert Series
Sat., June 1, 7 p.m., Sat., June 15, 7 p.m., Tue., July 2, 7 p.m., Sat., July 13, 7 p.m., Sat., July 27, 7 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 10, 7 p.m. 704-920-4343General
The Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the arrival of the 2013 Summer Event Series. Each event is a free night of family entertainment that will help unite the community
Saturday, June 1, 2013 – Tim Clark Band
Saturday, June 15, 2013 – Tribute Band Rock Night with Trial by Fire (Journey) & Heart Brigade (Heart)
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 – Charlotte Symphony with FIREWORKS
Saturday, July 13, 2013 – Darrell Harwood & Gal Friday
Saturday, July 27, 2013 – Jim Quick & Coast Line
Saturday, August 10, 2013 – A1A with FIREWORKS
Free
Thursdays on Main – NEW Evening Series
Thu., June 13, 6 p.m., Thu., June 27, 6 p.m., Thu., July 11, 6 p.m., Thu., July 25, 6 p.m., Thu., Aug. 8, 6 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 22, 6 p.m. 704-920-4343General
This new evening live music series will feature free performances by various musicians ranging from bluegrass to classical to country and rock music. Held under the oak trees, participants can enjoy dinner at a local downtown restaurant and an evening of free music and family fun at the park. Please check our website for entertainers scheduled for each evening.
Entertainer Dave Scott Crowe and audiences explore the peaks of possibility in this super-charged mix of original music, imagination & amusement aimed at tapping the IMUSINATION.
Free
Shannon Lee and Jody Edwards
Wed., June 5, Wed., July 3, Wed., Aug. 7, Wed., Oct. 2, Wed., Nov. 6 and Wed., Dec. 4 704-814-7837General
Shannon Lee is the consummate singer/songwriter. Her songs are a personal glimpse into a life lived fully and an exploration of universal themes. Addressing the topics of love, loss, heartache, redemption and family, the stories told in song are as relatable as they are original.
Free
Open Mic at Mugs Coffee
First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m.Spoken Word, Theater/Dance/Performance Art, General
An ego-free, judgement-free Open Mic for artists of all levels. Includes spoken word, music, stand-up/sketch comedy, and more. Artists and/or photographers may also set up displays of their work.
Free
Poor Richard's Open Mic!
First and Third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. 704-271-4644Spoken Word, Comedy, General
Participation is for ages 18 & Up! Poets, musicians, storytellers, comedians... Bring your creativity and share your voice! We invite you to Live Out Loud!
Any questions contact us at; inquire@prbookshoppe.com
FREE
