Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.
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SCIENCE OF RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ® THROUGH SEPT. 4 • DISCOVERY PLACE SCIENCE In this new exhibit at Discovery Place Science, unearth the science behind weird but true phenomena in our world. The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not! ® presents an extraordinary collection of intriguing objects and astonishing artifacts from the Ripley's Believe It or Not! ® franchise. Go places you've never imagined and explore the real science behind the unbelievable. science.discoveryplace.org five TO TRY CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SUMMER POPS SUNDAYS THROUGH JUNE • SYMPHONY PARK It's the time of year to dust off those picnic baskets and break out the lawn chairs for live music enjoyed under the stars at Symphony Park. During this year's "Summer Pops" series presented by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, audiences will enjoy Hollywood hits and music, like famous scores from "Star Wars," Broadway classics and a jazz collaboration that features patriotic favorites and fireworks. These evening musical experiences are some of the city's most anticipated each summer. charlottesymphony.org TASTE OF CHARLOTTE JUNE 9-11 • UPTOWN CHARLOTTE The beloved Taste of Charlotte festival returns this summer for three days of delicious fun. Located in Uptown Charlotte, the event spans 5 city blocks that stretch from Stonewall to Trade streets. Along the way, guests will enjoy more than 100 samples from area restaurants, plus live music and entertainment, interactive children's activities, street performances and shopping. tasteofcharlotte.com BREW STASH BASH JUNE 17 • U.S. NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER Returning for its sixth year, the Brew Stash Bash brings together outdoor adventure and regional and local craft breweries. With the whitewater rapids and beer flowing, guests are invited to enjoy an array of live musical performances and craft brew samples throughout the day. usnwc.org VINTAGE MARKET DAYS ® CHARLOTTE JUNE 9-11 • MERINOS HOME FURNISHING WAREHOUSE Vintage Market Days® Charlotte is an upscale, vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, edible treats, seasonal plantings and more. If you're thinking this is a flea market, think again. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for local vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues. vintagemarketdays.com NATIONAL TRAILS DAY CELEBRATION JUNE 3 • SOUTH FORK TRAIL AND BLUEWAY, MCADENVILLE, NC Get outside and enjoy guided nature hikes, paddling on the South Fork River, yoga on the lawn, live music by Whitewater Bluegrass Band and more at the Carolina Thread Trail's National Trails Day Celebration. This free bash runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in McAdenville, North Carolina, and is fun for all ages. Plus, guests can munch on fare from The MAYOBIRD food truck, sip brews from Blue Blaze Brewing Co. and savor cold, sweet treats from King of Pops. carolinathreadtrail.org PLUS one PHOTO COURTESY OF MEGAN ENLOW, VINTAGE MARKET DAYS PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIFER HOGAN PHOTO COURTESY OF GENESIS GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY 6 JUNE 2017