Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.
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five TO TRY GREAT GATSBY GALA AUG. 27 • WELLS FARGO ATRIUM This 1920s-themed event returns for its 28th year. Dance to Russ Wilson and his famous Nouveau-Passe Orchestra, and enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres from celebrated Charlotte restaurants, plus beer, wine and a silent auction. Funds benefit the National MS Society Greater Carolinas Chapter. gatsbygala.org DARIUS RUCKER: THE "GOOD FOR A GOOD TIME" TOUR AUG. 27 • PNC MUSIC PAVILION The three-time Grammy winner is teaming up with Dan + Shay and Michael Ray for performances at outdoor amphitheaters across the country all summer long. Rucker's hits include "Don't Think I Don't Think About It," "Wagon Wheel," "Alright" and more. livenation.com PLUS one SOUTHERN WOMEN'S SHOW AUG. 26 – 28 • CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER Established in Charlotte in 1983, the Southern Women's Show features local vendors who offer a variety of wares and services, including fashion, food, art, education and more. The event celebrates moms, daughters, women and homemakers. southernshows.com PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTHERN WOMEN'S SHOW 7TH INNING STRETCH FESTIVAL AND 5K FEATURING UNCLE KRACKER AUG. 6 • UPTOWN SHELBY, NC Created as a thank you from the American Legion World Series to Cleveland County and the surrounding area, the 7th Inning Stretch Festival is entering its fourth year and promises a day packed with entertainment and fun for all ages. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Uncle Kracker will be headlining this year's festival. 7thinningstretch.cc PHOTO BY VICTORIAN ROSE STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL MS SOCIETY PHOTO BY SHAYD JOHNSON NICK OFFERMAN & MEGAN MULLALLY: "SUMMER OF 69: NO APOSTROPHE" AUG. 10 • OVENS AUDITORIUM Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally share the details of their fiery union on stage for the entire world to enjoy. Having worked together extensively on screen and stage, the duo is perhaps best known for their portrayal as Ron and Tammy 2 in NBC's "Parks and Recreation." ticketmaster.com CHARLOTTE PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE AUG. 20 • UPTOWN CHARLOTTE The Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade is part of a week-long slate of Charlotte Pride Week events. The free, two-day festival includes diverse national, regional and local entertainers and numerous vendor booths, including art exhibitors, area nonprofits, political candidates, retailers, food stands and more. charlottepride.org charlottesgotalot.com 7