What’s Happening in The Queen City
CHARLOTTE, NC — From food to shopping and music you really don’t need anything else to have a great weekend.
Adam Rhew with Charlotte Center City Partners has more on what’s happening around town this weekend.
Raclette Night
Thursday, August 9
4-8 p.m.
7th Street Public Market
Stop by Orrman’s Cheese Shop at the 7th Street Public Market for the extremely popular Raclette Night! Watch as the staff heats up incredible raclette cheese, then scrapes the hot, gooey cheese onto potatoes! It’s an incredible treat.
Soul Junction Bars & Beats Jam Session
Thursday, August 16
6-8 p.m.
Arts Factory, 1545 W. Trade St.
FREE
Professional Charlotte musicians will share the stage with talented residents as they carry-on the musical tradition of Charlotte’s Historic West End jazz, soul, & funk sounds. During the Open Mic portion of the show instrumentalist, singers, and poets in attendance are encouraged to take the stage. Doors open at 6pm. Live music starts at 6:30pm.
Uptown Flea
Saturday, August 18
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
700 N. Tryon St., Uptown
An empty asphalt parking lot will transform into a unique urban shopping experience as part of Uptown Flea, a monthly pop-up retail offering dozens of flea vendors, food trucks and fun for the entire family. This is not your grandmother’s flea market! Vendors will include salvagers, collectors, vintage dealers, hand makers, antique dealers, local shops, and everything in between. The entry fee is $1. After its launch in August, Uptown Flea will take place at the same location every month through December. Uptown Flea is part of an ongoing effort by Charlotte Center City Partners to activate and animate the North Tryon corridor.
