Charlotte Events With Moira Quinn
From Jazz Festivals to free concerts--The Queen City has a lot going on this weekend!
CHARLOTTE, NC — Summer is right around the corner and Charlotte has plenty to offer.
Moira Quinn with Charlotte Center City stopped by the couch crew to break down the top events you and your family need to check out.
Sunday, June 3
We’ve Got the Jazz Fest
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
12-6p
Tickets are $5
This family friendly event is inspired by jazz, a truly American style of music. The event runs from 12-6
p.m. and will feature live performances from several local bands across two stages; art activities, local
vendors, food trucks, games and a cash bar.
Live Performances by:
o The Harvey Cummings Project
o Colby Dobbs Band
o Bria Alexander
o Brut Beat
o Menastree
o Ghost Trees
Food Trucks:
o Dumpling Lady
o Casa CLT
Beer from NoDa Brewing
Ticket information at Bechtler.org
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Tuesday, June 5
Rosa Parks Farmers Market
1600 W. Trade Street (Former A&P site)
3-7p
Repeats every Tuesday until September 25
The Rosa Parks Farmers Market will be kicking off their third market season on Tuesday, June 5. They are coming back with more food options, a NEW and bigger location and more convenient hours!
Visitors to the Rosa Parks Farmers Market can expect the same great fresh, local and seasonal produce that they’ve been accustomed to in years past. In addition, the Rosa Parks Farmers Market will offer locally produced and sourced novelty items. Each market will include live cooking demonstrations from area chefs, community pop-ups, music and kid-friendly activities.
More information at MeckNC.gov
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Friday, June 8
Uptown Pops
Romare Beardon Park
Food Trucks at 6pm, Concert at 8pm
FREE
Grab a blanket and bring your friends and family to the fifth annual Uptown Pops concert presented by Bank of America. The FREE outdoor performance by the Charlotte Symphony features lively music that will entertain an audience of all ages.
The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. in Romare Bearden Park on Friday, June 8. Bring a picnic—or you can purchase delicious and eclectic food from a variety of food trucks that will be staged around the park beginning at 6:00pm.
For more information go to www.charlottesymphony.org/events/
