Explore More: The Weekly Edit
Back-to-school season is here, but summer isn’t over just yet. We’ve rounded up plenty of reasons to keep exploring, from local events and live music to new spots and things to do around Charlotte before August comes to a close.
Happy Exploring! ✨
Explore Club
Spend your Saturday morning moving, connecting, and discovering some of Charlotte’s favorite wellness brands at our second Explore Club event. Enjoy Barre3 fitness and strength, an all-levels yoga flow, beauty and wellness experiences, shopping, cold brew and mimosas, a flower bar, curated swag bags, and more.
Date & Time: September 12 | 9–11:30am
Location: OpenTap | 5010 Carmel Center Dr.
Featured Partners
All-levels yoga with @daniellemerceryoga + @flowhavenretreats
Fitness and strength led by @barre3southcharlotte
IV therapy + wellness shots by @gloivspa
Venue by @opentapclt
Aesthetics + personalized consultations by @skn_np
Recovery + wellness services by @carolinasportsclinic
Shop beautiful jewelry from @holstandlee
Cold brew from @opentapclt
Fresh smoothies by @smooth_monkey_
Complimentary flower bar
Curated swag bags from local + national brands
Tickets: Explore Club | Wellness Social Tickets, Saturday, September 12 • 9am - 11:30am | Eventbrite
Events
August 18: Open Adult Tap + Ballet Class with Charlotte Ballet
Adult Tap & Ballet Classes
📍Charlotte Ballet
August 19: Music Bingo
Hits, Sips, & Bingo
📍Monday Night Garden Co.
August 20: River Jam - Mountain Walrus
Live Music & Outdoor Vibes
📍Whitewater Center
August 21: Comedy Show - Shameless Improv
Live Comedy & Local Brews
📍Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
August 22: Music on the Patio
Patio Music Featuring Local Artists
📍Reid’s Fine Foods in South Park
August 23: Jack Johnson - SURFILMUSIC Tour
Live Music & Feel-Good Favorites
📍Truliant Amphitheater
New Openings
SMOOTH MONKEY: Smooth Monkey is opening its third Charlotte location in Uptown on August 29! Stop by opening weekend and enjoy 20% off smoothies, açaí bowls, and more while checking out the newest spot.
📍 OPENING SOON! Uptown: 500 W. Trade Street, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28202
Add to Your List
SHOP & CELEBRATE: Iris & Poppy Boutique is celebrating another year in downtown Waxhaw! Bring back your anniversary tote on the first Tuesday of each month for 20% off your purchase for the next year.
TIME FOR A WASH: Keep your car looking its best at Heroes Car Wash in Cornelius, with an express wash tunnel, free self-service vacuums, mat cleaning stations, interior cleaning supplies, and more. Use the link in our Instagram bio to claim your FREE wash, and mention EXPLORE when you arrive for a little something extra!
CREATIVITY COMES TO LIFE: Charlotte’s newest creative experience for kids is almost here! Robrik Foundry brings LEGO® building, robotics, engineering, stop-motion animation, storytelling, and more together for hands-on learning and fun. Get a first look at SouthPark Mall August 21–23 before the grand opening on August 29.
Worth Exploring
SARTI SPRITZ IS HERE. One of Europe’s most popular spritzes has officially made its way to Charlotte! Head to Dilworth Tasting Room in Dilworth to see what all the buzz is about and sip one for yourself.
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