The weekend is almost here!
There will be concerts, air shows, festivals, and plenty of football!
Here are the top 10 things happening around the Charlotte region this weekend:
#1 The Southern Christmas Show
Today is the first day of The 50th Southern Christmas Show at Charlotte’s Park Expo and Conference Center off Independence Blvd.
There will be 12 full days of lights, beautiful trees, scrumptious eats, handmade crafts & more!
For more information or tickets click here.
#2 Jim Gaffigan
James Christopher Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His humor largely revolves around fatherhood, observations, laziness, and food.
He’ll be performing live this coming Friday night at the Spectrum Center starting at 8pm.
For tickets or more info click here.
#3 Christopher James Lees – Steelpan Orchestra
This coming Friday night starting at 7:30pm, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will be presenting Christopher James Lees – Steelpan Orchestra at the Knight Theatre in Uptown Charlotte.
For tickets or more info click here.
#4 Saint Motel
Saint Motel is an American indie pop band from Los Angeles, whose music has been described as everything from “dream pop” to “indie prog”. The band consists of A/J Jackson, Aaron Sharp, Dak Lerdamornpong, and Greg Erwin.
This coming Friday night they’ll be playing at the Fillmore starting at 8pm.
For tickets or more info click here.
#5 Warbirds Over Monroe
In 2005 Warriors & Warbirds started as a dream of several local pilots. With help from the City of Monroe, the Veterans Council of Union County, local businesses, and the hard work of volunteers, the Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show has grown into one of the area’s largest aviation events honoring those who have served.
It will be held at 3900 Paul J Helms Dr., Monroe, NC 28110 on Saturday and Sunday from 9am-6pm
For more info click here.
#6 2017 Sheep Dog Festival
A fun-filled festival running November 11-12 featuring the United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association, Carolina Dock Dogs, dog sports demonstrations, and more!
What better way to wrap up the fall season than with your canine pal and several hundred of their new best friends? Bring your family, friends, and dog (or dogs) to the Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival for one of the area’s best known dog events, now in its twenty-third year.
For more info click here.
#7 Charlotte 49ers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
This coming Saturday afternoon our Charlotte 49ers will be taking on the Blue Raiders at the Jerry Richardson Stadium starting at 2pm.
For tickets or more info click here.
#8 Slushii
Julian Scanlan, better known by his stage name Slushii, is an American Disc jockey and electronic music producer based in Los Angeles.
He’ll be performing live on Saturday night at the Fillmore starting at 8pm.
For tickets or more info click here.
#9 Hoodie Allen
Steven Adam Markowitz, better known by his stage name Hoodie Allen, is an American rapper from Long Island, New York.
Hoodie Allen will also be playing at the Fillmore this weekend on Sunday night at 8pm.
For tickets or more info click here.
#10 Panthers vs. Dolphins
This coming Monday night, the Carolina Panthers will be taking on the Dolphins at the Bank of America Stadium.
Game starts at 8:30pm.
For tickets or more info click here.
If you think other events should be on this list or future lists, let us know – Scott@CharlotteStories.com