Things-To-Do Charlotte, NC| July 11-13
July 11th, 2008 Categories: Things To Do Charlotte
Charlotte NC: Here are some fun things to do this weekend in Charlotte, NC! Take a Look!
by Megan McDonald
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Friday, 7:15 pm (Tickets $29.50-$95)
If “American Girl” was your song, head out to Verizon tonight to see Tom Petty live along with Steve “Higher Love” Winwood. There are sure to be some favorites played tonight.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Aladdin
Saturday July 12th, 10:00 am ($17-$21)
Call 704-330-6534 to order
What do you get when you mix in a poor boy, a beautiful princess and a very large genie in a very tiny lamp? Aladdin, the most famous of the tales of the Arabian Nights, comes to life on the Halton stage in a delightful new adaptation by the Prince Street Players. Follow the fortunes of the cleverest of boys as he outwits the Evil Vizier, wins the girl and sings too! Aladdin promises to be a feel good time for the whole family. Presented by Central Piedmont Community College
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“A Day in Pompeii”
Starting Friday July 11th, 9 am- 7 pm at Discovery Place
The exhibit on the ancient Roman city opens Friday, July 11th at Discovery Place. Pompeii rises from the ashes in this new exhibit featuring more than 250 artifacts and treasures of Italy. Learn the history of one of the most famous cities of Italy. (Reservations recommended)
found in The Charlotte Observer
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A Date with Daisy
Friday July 11th, 10 pm Alley Cat
Come spend a night with Daisy de la Hoya from the reality show “Rock of Love 2.” Guys can even try to win a date with Daisy!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Ivey Handbell Ringers
Friday July 11th, 7:30 pm (Free)
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a free concert featuring youth, grades 9-12, who are exprienced handbell ringers.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Bastille Day in NoDa
Friday July 11th, 6-9 pm in NoDa district
This free festival includes mimes, street musicians, and artists along with delicious French food. Enjoy NoDa on a nice, summer evening!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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“Richard III”
Friday July 11th, 8 pm Theatre Charlotte
Tickets $10-15
This drama follows the king’s diabolical quest for the throne and his struggle to hold onto it. An educational, captivating play.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Pigs & Battleships
Saturday July 12th, 8 pm (Free)
Patchwerk Playhaus
Part black comedy, part crazed-drama this is the first full flush of creativity from the late great Shohei Imamura. A U.S. fleet anchored in Yokosuka is the establishing order that the degenerate youth (one sells pigs, among other things) must revolt against. Imamura sees no difference between the military racket and the black market as subtlety is nowhere to be found in this movie. Lots of yelling and sarcasm yet the energy exerted creates a sympathetic coda: no matter how bad it gets, you must make choices and rationalizations.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Celebracion Latina
Saturday July 12th, 10 am- 10pm (and 10 am- 8 pm Sunday)
Carowinds ($19.99- $50.98)
The spirit of salsa takes over Carowinds this weekend to celebrate the Latino culture. There will be food, entertainment, and a great time for the family. Learn and have fun at the same time!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Boost Mobile Nightshift
Saturday June 12th, 4-11 pm
Cabarrus Arena Events Center ($25)
Come see the largest extreme motorsports and lifestyle festival in the nation. Country stars Halfway to Hazard will perform. This is a great opportunity to catch live motorsports in the Charlotte area.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Stand-Up Comedy with Julie Scoggins
Friday July 11th, 8 pm
Saturday July 12th, 10:15 pm ($12)
Pineville Dinner Theater
She’s a 6′2 southern ex-trucker, cab driver, baseball mascot, pooper-scooper & charm school graduate! But don’t let that fool you! She’s also one of the funniest comedians male or female, on the circuit today!
She has shared the stage with such talents as: Jackie Mason, Michael Winslow, Bob Goldthwait, Louie Anderson and many, many more. She got hooked on comedy as a child before she really knew what a stand-up comedian was. She watched every episode of The Little Rascals & I love Lucy and could recite every Richard Prior album from front to back. Have a laugh with this great comedian this weekend!
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found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Saturday July 12th, 8 pm ($17)
Pease Auditorium, Central Piedmont Community College
Come enjoy the final performance of this old-fashioned mystery about a lying husband, a believing wife, and a suspicious police inspector. Based on Frederick Knott’s 1952 play. This classic play is great fun for the family.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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“The Backyardigans Live!”
Sunday July 13th, 3 pm and 6 pm
Ovens Auditorium ($15-$38)
The show, also known as “Tale of the Mighty Knights,” is based on the Nickelodeon special as it follows Uniqua and Tyrone on their adventures to becoming Knights and protecting an unpredictable egg.
found in The Charlotte Observer
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Robot Johnson
Friday July 11th, 8pm and 10pm
Saturday July 12th, 8pm and 10pm
Back for a third time this summer! Promising good humor by bad people, The Robot Johnson Show returns to the Duke Energy Theatre.
Led by Sean Keenan (MTV’s Talking Baby) and Blaine Miller (The Perch Sketch Comedy Group), Robot Johnson is Charlotte’s premiere sketch comedy troupe that has at times been called brilliantly funny to horribly offensive.
Contains adult language and content.
found on www.charlottecultureguide.com
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Ice Cream Social
Sunday July 13th, 1:30-4:30 pm
Charlotte Museum of History (Free)
In collaboration with the Charlotte Folk society, the Charlotte Museum of History brings folk music, historic games, tours of the homesite, ice cream, and a demonstration on making a colonial dessert. Spend a fun, educational afternoon with the family!
found in The Charlotte Observer
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That’s a pretty wide selection, Thanks Megan.
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