CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte Wine + Food Week, BOOM Charlotte and Tuck Fest make their spring returns.
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Here’s a list of things to do the weekend of Apr. 25-27, 2025:
Charlotte Wine + Food Week, through Sunday: Experience Charlotte in a whole different way. The Charlotte Wine + Food Week returns with elevated events celebrating our city’s culinary scene. From intimate dinners with the Queen City’s best chefs and vintners to a can’t-miss grand tasting event, explore the plentiful schedule of events that will have you sipping and savoring. Each event requires separate paid tickets with events starting at $75.
Taylor Tomlinson (Ovens Auditorium), Friday & Saturday: The irreverent host of After Midnight, which you can watch on WBTV at 12:30 a.m., is bringing her iconic stand up to Charlotte. The “Save Me Tour” has been so popular that Tomlinson has added two more shows to her Ovens Auditorium appearances, adding two Saturday evening performances. Tickets start at $75.
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BOOM Charlotte (University City Lakefront), Friday to Sunday: It’s a different kind of art festival celebrating unique, unexpected and experimental work. At multiple venues around the serene University City lakefront, experience cultural dances, live art, music, theater, spoken word and so much more. Check the performance schedule for events and prices, all outdoor performances and activities are free.
Tuck Fest (Whitewater Center), Friday to Sunday: Over 40,000 adventurers will make the trek to the Whitewater Center for a weekend known as Tuck Fest. Celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, guests participate in races and competitions, while enjoying live music from local bands, daily yoga, clinics and a vendor village. Returning for its 12th year, the festival allows people to experience the best of what the Whitewater Center has to offer in a community gathering unique to Charlotte. Admission is free. Guests can pay a one-time registration fee to participate in any/all races or competitions.
NRHA Four-Wide Nationals (zMAX Dragway), Friday to Sunday: The NRHA is back on the track for the Carolina Nationals. Competitors from Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car compete against each other in foursomes for an exciting day of racing. Each ticket is also a pit pass, so take advantage and get up close and personal with your favorite drivers and cars. Single day tickets and weekend passes are available.
Dilworth Spring Festival + Cornhole Tournament (1531 East Blvd), Saturday noon to 8 p.m.: Celebrate the Dilworth community with an afternoon of fun, food and cornhole. You’ll find over two dozen lifestyle and artisan vendors, a full-service outdoor bar, food trucks, live music and giveaways. There will be plenty of games including ping pong, giant Jenga, a putt-putt challenge and a ping pong tournament. Grab your squad for a chance to win prizes at the cornhole tournament. Admission to the festival is free. Team registration for the tournament is $30.
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival (Old Town Cornelius), Saturday 2 to 8 p.m.: Experience the best that Lake Norman has to offer at the annual ‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival. You can rock out to live bands across two stages, shop around the market with over 100 vendors, grab a bite from the best food trucks in town, and the kids can play at either of the two kid zones filled with inflatables and activities. Admission is free.
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Annie Leibovitz/Work (Mint Museum Uptown), opening Sunday: The celebrated photographer has captured some of the most revered portraits of American culture in her 50-year career. From musicians to politicians, Leibovitz’ work has been a cornerstone in photography and art, and for a limited time will have an exhibition in the heart of Uptown Charlotte at the Mint Museum. With both print and digital art on display, the immersive exhibition will allow guests to experience Leibovitz like never before. Admission is a $10 add-on to the museum’s daily entrance fee.
Kimberly Akimbo (Knight Theater), closing Sunday: It’s your final weekend to catch the 2023 Tony winner for Best Musical, which also happened to be the most Tony Award-winning musical of the season. Kimberly is turning 16 years old and is moving to a new town where she must navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush and possible felony charges. It’s a heartwarming story about finding happiness even when the world seems like it’s against you. Tickets start at $40.
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