The Best Things to Do in Charlotte in July – Charlotte Magazine

Meet new friends, gain new hobbies

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance estimates that around 115 people move to the Charlotte area every day. Whether you’re new yourself or want to level up your friend group, these nine events offer opportunities to meet people with common interests.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Monday, July 1

6 p.m. The Market at 7th Street. Free.

Bring whatever you’re reading to this Charlotte Mecklenburg Library book club, which meets once a month at The Market at 7th Street. Put your nose in your book for a while, but don’t hesitate to chat with other readers, too.

Making Friends is Hard Game Night

July 1, 11, 15, 25, & 29

6:30-9 p.m. Free.

Making Friends is Hard is a group “for both introverts and extroverts seeking to expand their social circle.” Join them for board-game nights at Free Range Brewing on Mondays, July 1, 15, and 29; or Hi-Wire Brewing on Thursdays, July 11 and 25.

New in Town Dinner Party

Thursday, July 11

7 p.m. Good Food on Montford. $75

DishCourse founder Heather Siblik began hosting themed dinner parties for strangers after she moved to Charlotte from Wisconsin in 2018. This one, at Good Food on Montford, is for newcomers.

Sew Social’s Saturday Sewing

Saturday, July 13

10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2731 Gibbon Rd. $10

“It’s like book club but with sewing machines.” This monthly group meets at the Derita Design makerspace to share tips, tricks, patterns, materials, and more. July’s event is an “open sew,” so bring a project. Organizer Sophia Ege will offer sewing machine lessons. Registration required.

Greater Charlotte Ukulele Meetup

Sundays, July 7 & 21

3-5 p.m. Robinson Presbyterian Church. Free

A “growing, informal group of ukulele players” meets at Robinson Presbyterian Church on the first and third Sundays of each month for a uke jam. All experience levels welcome. 

Knit Night @ Amelie’s

Every Monday

6:30-8:30 p.m. Amélie’s French Bakery & Café – Park Road. Free.

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or hand-sewing project to join a group of crafters at Amélie’s French Bakery & Café on Park Road each Monday.

Mint City Collective Watch Parties

Charlotte FC Game Days

Various locations. Free.

Charlotte FC supporter group Mint City Collective hosts game watch parties. Meet other soccer fans in Charlotte at Salud Cerveceria, Courtyard Hooligans, Hi-Wire Brewing, Lenny Boy Brewing Co., Angry Ale’s, or Armored Cow Brewing Co. Outside Charlotte? Stop by Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Co. in Concord; Thirsty Social Club in Belmont; The Harp and Crown in Cornelius; Carolina Beer Temple in Matthews; New Sarum Brewing in Salisbury; or VooDoo Wing Company in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Pickleball Charlotte

Daily

Various locations. Free.

In case you hadn’t heard, pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport. The Charlotte Pickleball Association hosts daily meetups for all levels throughout the area. 

Mad Miles Run Club

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday

Various locations. Free.

This inclusive run club offers community runs three days a week: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. starting at Social Status; Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at You vs Yourself gym; and Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Elizabeth Park.