Our highlight this week is Moga, and it’s free tonight! For those of you who haven’t heard of it, you need to try it for sure if you work out in any capacity. Think yoga meets massage, but through stretching. Details below. Check out the summer concert series all over town. We’re feeling country this weekend!
Get out and enjoy!
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
Free Moga in the Park – Yes, I said Moga.
Midtown Park (South Kings Ave & Metropolitan Ave)
June 27, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Ages 18+, Free
Summary: Moga is a performance based yoga and mobility program. At Moga, we strive to provide high quality bodywork through deep stretch yoga that will enhance long term performance and improve quality of life. We work with our athletes to enhance flexibility, shape lean muscle and sharpen mental focus. Moga athletes build strength and endurance while reducing stress, recovery time and injury risk to maximize athletic performance. We believe that body position and correct alignment are critical to functional movement. We will always provide assisted instruction in every class to make sure each individual is given the attention they deserve and need. All you need is you, your mat and your water. Bring all your friends!
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
Kids Bowl Free
10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC (704) 523-7633
June 28, 9:00am-5:00pm, Ages k-8th grade, Free, Registration required
Summary: Register for kids bowl free and enjoy 2 free games of bowling every day all summer long!
Kids Bowl Free
StrikeCity
210 E Trade St., Charlotte, NC (704) 716-9300
June 28, 11:00am – 5:00pm, Ages 13 and under, $5/person food and drink minimum
Summary: Are you a mom, dad or nanny looking for something to do this summer? Look no further because we are free bowling for kids all summer long. Come in, cool off and enjoy some family bowling. Kids 13 and under are welcome to come into StrikeCity anytime between 11am until 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Studio Movie Grill
Children’s Summer Series – How to Train Your Dragon
EpiCentre – Studio Movie Grill
210 East Trade Street, Ste. D-290, Charlotte, NC (704) 972-1062
June 28, 11:00am, All ages, Adults $2, Kids $1
Summary: Studio Movie Grill (SMG) is the pioneer of the in-thaeter dining concept, offering first-run movies and alternative programming alongside an American Grill menu and full service bar.
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
June 28, 9:00am – 5:00pm, All ages, free with museum admission
Summary: click on the links below for show times and ticket prices.
Animal Grossology – introduces scientific concepts in ways that make kids giggle. Get a fresh take on some of the more disgusting things animals do and how blood, vomit, pellets and more can be fun, funky and fascinating.
Nano – a special limited mini exhibition. This interactive exhibition engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology.
Sub-Zero – The coolest thing in Charlotte this side of -321 degrees. Join our resident physicist at “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be touched with cryogenic gloves, you’re in for an icy treat.
Fired Up! Join us for Fiery fun. Oxygen, heat and fuel form the fire triangle! Join us for some explosively fun experiments.
Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun.
Flight of the Butterflies – Experience the most incredible migration on earth. It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best.
Sebastian Maniscalco (Celebrity Show)
The Comedy Zone
900 Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte, NC
June 28, 8:00pm and 10:15pm, Ages 18+, $17.50 and up
Summary: What’s Wrong With People? asks Sebastian Maniscalco in his hilarious new hit stand-up special. In What’s Wrong with People, he brings his witheringly sarcastic and exasperated take on modern behavior and decorum, trying to bridge the gap between the Italian-American Old World he grew up in and the contemporary frenetic world we all live in today. The result is an original, highly relatable stand-up comedy tour-de-force that has Sebastian performing sold-out concerts worldwide. His self-deprecating comedy reminds fans of a young Jerry Seinfeld who constantly challenges his audience to recognize the absurdities of everyday life.
Blakeney Summer Concert Series – Tony Barnes (Country)
Blakeney Shopping Center
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road Charlotte, NC (704) 523-0272
June 28, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, free
Summary: Enjoy live music and dance the night away.
Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Movie and Music Series – Too Far Gone
Pineville Lake Park
1000 Johnston Drive, Charlotte, NC
June 28, 7:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Too Far Gone (Pop country). Enjoy great music in a family friendly outdoor setting.
Music & Movies on the Green
Jeff Taylor (country)
Promenade on Providence
At Providence Rd. and I-485, Charlotte, NC
June 28, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Showtimes begin at dusk. For details, including weather delay updates and cancellations, go to facebook/Promenade on Providence.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
June 29, 10:00am – 6:00pm, All ages, free with museum admission
Summary: click on the links below for show times and ticket prices.
Animal Grossology – introduces scientific concepts in ways that make kids giggle. Get a fresh take on some of the more disgusting things animals do and how blood, vomit, pellets and more can be fun, funky and fascinating.
Nano – a special limited mini exhibition. This interactive exhibition engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology.
Sub-Zero – The coolest thing in Charlotte this side of -321 degrees. Join our resident physicist at “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be touched with cryogenic gloves, you’re in for an icy treat.
Fired Up! Join us for Fiery fun. Oxygen, heat and fuel form the fire triangle! Join us for some explosively fun experiments.
Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun.
Flight of the Butterflies – Experience the most incredible migration on earth. It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best.
Bug Beats – Saturday
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 372-6261
June 29, 11:00am & 2:00pm, All ages, Free with museum admission
Summary: From “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” and “The Ants Go Marching” to more songs about bugs and insects, children will participate in our favorite finger plays and songs to learn about these creepy crawly creatures.
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
June 29, 10:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, Activities are free with museum admission
Summary: Bring little ones for just an hour or the whole day and experience wildlife through live animal exhibits and interactive education programs. The Museum is easy to navigate with fun surprises around every corner. Kids can roam The Great Hall and visit Beginnings, an area filled with young animals and information on their lifecycles.
Exhibits: Wander Charlotte Nature Museum and encounter the finned, furred and feathered. Little ones will experience the natural world in a fun environment that encourages hands-on exploration and self-directed learning.
Shows: Charlotte Nature Museum’s professional Puppet Theatre offers nature-based puppet shows and coordinated programming especially designed for young viewers. Grandpa Tree can be found in the Nature Dome by the “nighttime campfire”, with his forest friends. Join us in the woods and enjoy captivating tales of wildlife.
Live Bird Presentation
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
June 29, 11:00-11:30, All ages, Free with regular admission
Summary: Docent volunteers present 3-4 species of birds on glove and discuss the natural history of featured birds in our Festival Area.
Vulture Feeding
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
June 29, 12:30-1:00, All ages, Free with regular admission
Summary: Vultures are smart! Come see them play with their food at our weekly vulture feeding presented by our knowledgeable docent volunteers.
Talons: Birds of the World Flight Show
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
June 29, 1:00pm – 1:30pm & 3:00 – 3:30, All ages, Regular admission + $5.00
Summary: Watch for your opportunity to see these amazing birds in flight!
Music & Movies on the Green
Jeff Taylor (country)
Promenade on Providence
At Providence Rd. and I-485, Charlotte, NC
June 29, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Showtimes begin at dusk. For details, including weather delay updates and cancellations, go to facebook/Promenade on Providence.
Blakeney Summer Concert Series – Tony Barnes (Country)
Blakeney Shopping Center
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road Charlotte, NC (704) 523-0272
June 29, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, free
Summary: Enjoy live music and dance the night away.
Sebastian Maniscalco (Celebrity Show)
The Comedy Zone
900 Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte, NC
June 29, 7:00pm and 9:30pm, Ages 18+, $17.50 and up
Summary: What’s Wrong With People? asks Sebastian Maniscalco in his hilarious new hit stand-up special. In What’s Wrong with People, he brings his witheringly sarcastic and exasperated take on modern behavior and decorum, trying to bridge the gap between the Italian-American Old World he grew up in and the contemporary frenetic world we all live in today. The result is an original, highly relatable stand-up comedy tour-de-force that has Sebastian performing sold-out concerts worldwide. His self-deprecating comedy reminds fans of a young Jerry Seinfeld who constantly challenges his audience to recognize the absurdities of everyday life.
Whitewater River Jam – Broadcast
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC (704) 391-3900
June 29, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Ages 21+,
Summary: With powerful and soulful melodies, poly-rhythmic grooves and an uncanny ability to connect with listeners it’s no wonder The Broadcast has audiences across the country entranced. Originally formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2007, this young, six-piece soul infused rock band is known for their tight, high-energy performances that have vaulted them into the national spotlight.
Summer Concert Series
Stumptown Park
120 S. Trade St., Matthews, NC (704) 847-4411
June 29, 8:00pm, All ages, free
Summary: Join us for The Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series. The movies and concerts are free and held in Stumptown Park. The series includes a variety of concerts and movies. Rain or shine. Movie and concert-goers are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets and vendors will sell food and drinks. NO PETS PLEASE. All concerts begin at 7:00pm. Pre-Movie activities begin at 7 PM, movies begin approximately 8:30 PM or dusk.
Charlotte Symphony – Summer Pops – Cornelius
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC (704) 714-5112
Date: June 29, 8:15pm, All ages, $10
Summary: Charlotte Symphony will entertain people of all ages. Bring your blankets, food and drink and enjoy a night of music.
The Mint Museum Community Wellness Day
The Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 337-2000
June 29, 11:00am – 3:00pm, All ages, Free (registration required)
Summary: Please join us for this FREE Community Day! You are invited to join the Mint family on the great lawn of Mint Museum Randolph for a day of family fun.
SUNDAY JUNE 30
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
June 30, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, All ages, free with museum admission
Summary: click on the links below for show times and ticket prices.
Animal Grossology – introduces scientific concepts in ways that make kids giggle. Get a fresh take on some of the more disgusting things animals do and how blood, vomit, pellets and more can be fun, funky and fascinating.
Nano – a special limited mini exhibition. This interactive exhibition engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology.
Sub-Zero – The coolest thing in Charlotte this side of -321 degrees. Join our resident physicist at “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be touched with cryogenic gloves, you’re in for an icy treat.
Fired Up! Join us for Fiery fun. Oxygen, heat and fuel form the fire triangle! Join us for some explosively fun experiments.
Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun.
Flight of the Butterflies – Experience the most incredible migration on earth. It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best.
Bug Beats – Sunday
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 372-6261
June 30, 2:00pm, All ages, Free with museum admission
Summary: From “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” and “The Ants Go Marching” to more songs about bugs and insects, children will participate in our favorite finger plays and songs to learn about these creepy crawly creatures.
Talons: Birds of the World Flight Show
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
June 30, 1:00-1:30, 3:00pm – 3:30pm, All ages, Regular admission + $5.00
Summary: Watch for your opportunity to see these amazing birds in flight!
Live Bird Presentation
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
June 30, 2:00-2:30, All ages, others free with regular admission
Summary: Docent volunteers present 3-4 species of birds on glove and discuss the natural history of featured birds in our Festival Area.
Summer Pops
Symphony Park at SouthPark
4400 Sharon Rd.,behind the mall, Charlotte, NC (704) 941-2557
June 30, prelude starts at 7:00pm and concert starts at 8:15pm, All ages, Adults $10, kids under 18 are free
Summary: Don’t miss an exciting evening of music under the stars. Join the Charlotte Symphony for its annual Summer Pops concerts at Symphony Park, four Sundays in June plus a spirited patriotic concert on Wednesday, July 3rd with fireworks!
