Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
Charlotte Irish Summer FestivalUptown at 3rd Street and Tryon Street
It doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day to give cause for the Irish to celebrate. In fact, summer is reason enough! Lads and lassies make your way Uptown to the Charlotte Irish Summer Festival, which kicks off today and continues on Saturday.
• Comedy Comedian Doug Stanhope, former host of Comedy Central’s The Man Show is in town tonight at Tremont Music Hall. Along with him is Sean Keenan, co-founder and producer of Charlotte’s own sketch comedy troupe Robot Johnson. Come out for some laughs. more…
• Special Event Head over to Queen City Ballroom for an evening of hot salsa dancing lessons, followed by a tapas and wine party. more…
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
McGlohon Theatre
If it’s entertainment you want Nuthing Summer Collaborative has it all. With art, music, comedy, spoken word and more, the fest, which continues through Sunday and is held at NC Music Factory, is worth booking it to.
• Festival In honor of Woodstock’s 40th anniversary, Michael Lang (original creator of Woodstock), is putting on a series of Woodstock tributes nationwide. The tour stops in at Charlotte’s Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall today. more…
• Music Delivering her own pop melodies, solo artist Aslyn’s performance at The Evening Muse is well-worth checking out. more…
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
1542 Stallings Road, Stallings
If it’s Eastern European food you want, you’ll find it at Kavkaz Family Restaurant.
• Special Event Kick back and relax at Concert on the Green in Davidson. The band Stardusters will be performing this evening. And don’t forget to pack a picnic (theme is elegant and classy). more…
