Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
The British alt-rock act Coldplay will grace Charlotte with its melodic rock creations on Aug. 7 when they perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. The band’s most recent album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, released in 2008 has already earned the reputable group a pile of Grammy nominations and wins, all of course in addition to the lame-o music theft allegations.
• Art Tonight, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., is the opening reception for Mark Doepker’s solo exhibition, In the Meantime at The Art House. The exhibition features drawings, paintings and wall sculptures. more…
• Theater Queen City Theatre Company’s newest production, Altar Boyz, looks to be a holy helluva good time. Be prepared to gaze upon a boy band that dishes out songs about Christianity instead of booty. more…
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
McGlohon Theatre
Collaborative Arts presents free performances of Mista William Shakespeare’s political thriller Julius Caesar at McGlohon Theatre.
• Music Carolina natives, The Avett Brothers will bring their rootsy, bluegrass rockin’ vibes back to the Q.C. for a performance at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Come out and support your local music. more…
• Art Stop by Elder Gallery and check out its newest exhibit, Young–Fresh-New. It features paintings by a variety of artists from across the nation. more…
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique
Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique’s exhibit Woodcut Prints by Dan Allegrucci with featured potter Ronan Peterson is cool to gaze upon. Go see it today.
• Sports Charlotte Roller Girls intra-league championship at Grady Cole Center continues today with a bout between The Fraid Knots and the Block’em Sock’em Rollers. more…
• Theater Delve deeper into the South by catching a performance of Grits: The Musical Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. more…
This article appears in Best of Charlotte 2009.
