Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte June 2-4

From sizzling shows and concerts to family-friendly festivals, here’s what’s happening in Charlotte this weekend.

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Grab a blanket or chair and head to Ramsey Creek Beach on Friday for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s free Sundown Sounds concert series.

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Another place to catch a free show is the Friday Night Live concert series in downtown Belmont.

Music fans can also see Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Yola, Mavis Staples, and Robert Randolph at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday.

Have a ball with the Charlotte Knights as they take on Nashville at Truist Field this weekend. There will be fireworks following the games on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday, kids can run the bases after the game.

Broadway fans can bet their bottom dollar that tomorrow there’ll be sun when “Annie” takes the stage at Belk Theater. Shows run through Sunday.

See local art, get in some retail therapy, and listen to live music at Rock Hill’s First Friday event at the Old Town Night Market. Several restaurants will have food and drink specials during the event.

The first Friday of the month in South End means it’s time for a gallery crawl. Click here for a list of galleries and featured artists.

Dine out on a deal during Eat Black Charlotte Week, which starts Friday and runs through June 11. During the promotion, participating Black-owned restaurants will offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus.

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On Saturday, enjoy a day filled with music, dancing, and food at the 2nd annual Empanada Fest at Camp North End or Taco Fest Carolinas at McAlpine Creek Park.

Play lawn games and enjoy other family-friendly activities and festivities at the Endless Summer Kickoff event at Optimist Hall on Saturday.

See a show under the stars when Collective Soul performs at Village Park in Kannapolis on Saturday.

Grab a bite from a food truck and see a free screening of “Strange World” on Saturday at The Green at Prosperity Village.

Help raise funds for cancer research and patient care at the 13th annual Keep Pounding 5K on Saturday.

Sip and sample your way through the 3rd annual Seltzer World Festival in South End on Saturday.

Saturday is National Trails Day and the Carolina Thread Trail is offering free guided hikes and bike rides throughout the day in multiple locations. In addition, several other family-friendly events are taking place for National Trails Day including a celebration at Tuckaseege Park in Mount Holly, community day on Main Street in McAdenville, and Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill is offering free admission.

Shop local from more than 70 small businesses and enjoy food trucks and live music at the Front Porch Sundays pop-up market at Atherton Mill in South End.

Learn about the plant-based lifestyle and listen to live music at the Vegan Vibe music series at NoDa Brewing in North End on Sunday.

Ready for a quick road trip? Have a squealin’ good time at the 15th annual Livermush Festival in downtown Marion on Saturday.

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