Charlotte Events: Meck Deck, Jazz & 7th Street Public Market

CHARLOTTE, NC — From live jazz to historical reenactments and shopping events are happening all over the Queen City.

Moira Quinn with Charlotte Center City partners has the top events.

 

Thursday May 20 

246th Anniversary of the Signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence 

12:00pm – 12:30pm 

Victoria Yards (not the Square) 7th and Tryon Streets

 

Come join us at Victoria Yards powered by Lowes, Monday May 20th at 12pm, to celebrate the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration in 1775 – the document that declared Mecklenburg and CharlotteTowne free from British rule. Experience historical reenactments, esteemed elected officials will be on hand, school kids and the ever-popular pyrotechnic cannon. 

No RSVP needed. 

Food Trucks: 

11:00am – 1:00pm: The Chili Man

 

Thursday, May 20

Jazz at Lincoln Center Septet with Wynton Marsalis LIVE

Gates 6:00pm, Show 7:00pm

$99 Tickets through Blumenthal Arts

Each ticket includes a $25 restaurant certificate to Cicchetti, Forchetta, Aria Tuscan Grill, or Chima Steakhouse

 

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet featuring Wynton Marsalis will offer an intimate outdoor performance that will leave audiences inspired and uplifted with the full vigor, vision, and depth of America’s music. Or, if you want to grab food on site, there are food Trucks: Repicci’s and Ole Buddy’s Oinker Express

 

Saturday, May 22

7th Street Public Market 

Sidewalk Market

Vendors set up along the Light Rail side of the Market

Great way to shop outdoors

Free 90 minutes of parking inside 7th Street Station