Summer in Charlotte unofficially kicks off this weekend, with Speed Street taking over Uptown in honor of the Coca-Cola 600. NASCAR not your thing? No worries. We’ve got you covered with our guide to all things fun in the next few months – including film critic Matt Brunson’s annual summer movie preview, a list of recommended concerts by music editor Jeff Hahne, a roundup of tasty seasonal cocktails and so much more. Summer never looked so busy.
OTHER SUMMER STORIES
* Boozy bike trolley straight out of Wonka hits Charlotte
* Will 49er football catch on in Charlotte?
* Electric Run combines exercise with EDM
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This article appears in May 22-28, 2013.
