Charlotte September Events
CHARLOTTE, NC — From local art to panthers football and open streets there’s plenty of events happening around town.
Vica Bondurant from Charlotte Center City Partners has top activities to mark on your calendar.
Friday, September 6th
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
South End
South End is home to the largest concentration of art galleries in Charlotte and a hopping local art scene.
On the first Friday evening of every month, many neighborhood galleries (and the occasional unconventional space like a design studio or furniture shop) will stay open late to host lively receptions for new art exhibitions with music, food and drink, and an opportunity to meet the artists.
The galleries are always rotating interesting displays of everything from fine art oils and pastels, encaustic cityscape paintings, contemporary glass, jewelry and mosaics.
Also, during First Friday, you can stop by Nebel’s Alley Night Market at 101 W. Worthington Avenue for local shopping, caricatures, live jazz, and more featuring. This month, the night market will feature Plan Alley in partnership with The Sill! Find Charlotte’s favorite plant shops bringing out all things GREEN. You’ll find a plant bar, vintage plant pots, plant-inspired drinks, and other fun finds.
Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Sunday, September 8th
1 pm Kick Off
Bank of America Stadium
The Panthers will host the Los Angeles Rams for the home opener at Bank of America Stadium September 8,2019. Kickoff is set for 1PM ET
Visit Panthers in the Park, a pregame interactive area that offers fun for the entire family. Play at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Kids Combine, a series of football skills and drills for children and their families that promote youth fitness. Meet TopCats cheerleaders, see mascot Sir Purr and hear the PurrCussion drumline. Panthers in the Park is located at Romare Bearden Park in Third Ward between Church Street and Mint Street and opens two-and-a-half hours prior to game time and closes 30 minutes before kickoff.
Get pumped up for the game at the Panthers Lair, which opens two hours prior to kickoff and is located on the corner of Mint Street and Morehead Street. Enjoy performances by PurrCussion, appearances by Sir Purr and autographs from the TopCats. The free, pregame festivities area is open to the public and features interactive games, sponsor giveaways, food trucks and a DJ. The Panthers Lair is fun for the whole family, so make it a tradition before every game!
Open Streets 704
Sunday, September 15th
1 pm – 5 pm
Dilworth, South End, Wilmore, Uptown, Wesley Heights and Seversville
Open Streets events temporarily close streets to automobile traffic so that people may use them for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and meeting their neighbors. Open Streets festivals currently take place in more than 100 cities across North America. These events typically are held on Sunday afternoons when traffic volumes are minimal. Open Streets programs have proven to be successful at achieving goals related to recreation, public health, active transportation – like walking and biking – and community building.
Mark your calendars! On Sunday, September 15th, the streets will open back up again for another Open Streets 704 event!
This route connects Dilworth, South End, Wilmore, Uptown, Wesley Heights and Seversville.
