Charlotte Weekend Events: Duke Mansion Tour, Picnic In The Park

CHARLOTTE, NC -- If you’re looking for something to do in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area, we’ve got a list of highlights for you.

It’s going to be a hot weekend in Mooresville and Lake Norman region, according to forecasters. Summer is in full effect this week, as temperatures leading to and throughout the weekend will top out in the high 90s. Lows will be in the mid to high-70s.

You can read more about the weekend forecast here.

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Here are some of the top events in the Lake Norman region the weekend of July 21-July 23:

Friday, July 21

• Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week begins -- July 21-30
• Idina Menzel -- Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, 1000 NC NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Jidenna -- The Underground at the Fillmore Charlotte, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Outdoor Movie Series: Sing -- Promenade on Providence, Providence Rd. & I-485, Charlotte. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Paula Poundstone -- Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Charlotte -- Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 22

• Magic Men Live! -- Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Phantogram & Tycho -- The Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton St., Charlotte. 8 p.m.
• Reinheitsgebot Party -- The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Rd., Charlotte. 11 a.m. - 11p.m.
• Christmas in July Party -- The Brass Tap 1440 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Local Flavors of NoDa Food Tour -- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 23

• Duke Mansion Home & Garden Tour -- 400 Hermitage Rd., Charlotte. 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Funny on the Fly -- The Comedy Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Ste. B3, Charlotte. 7 p.m. - 10p.m.
• Picnic in the Park-- Fourth Ward Park, 301 N. Poplar St., Charlotte. 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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