Charlotte Pride Week continues through Sunday. Here are a few of the big highlights of the remaining events. You can find a comprehensive list of events here.
- Free Range Brewing will host "Charlotte Thrives: Queer Storytelling" on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. Charlotte-based queer storytellers explain the importance of having spaces that are LGBTQ+ friendly. Discussion points will include safety, advocacy and diversity within the community.
- What’s work without play? Join Bank of America for "Out in Tech Charlotte" at the Bank of America Tower on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 5 p.m. You can enjoy beverages and talk with members of Out In Tech and Bank of America.
- Bring out the vocals for the “Sing It With Pride-Karaoke Kick Off” at Bar Argon in South Charlotte. Join the host Magick Mike and pick your favorite song on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m.
- Head to the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City on Friday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. for a conversation with La Shonda Mims, an associate professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University. She will discuss her article “Drastic Dykes and Accidental Activists: Queer Women in the Urban South."
- The Charlotte Pride Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, on South Tryon Street between Good Samaritan Way and Fourth Street. The annual two-day festival will feature local entertainers, musicians, food, vendors and more.
- On Sunday, Aug. 20, a parade will begin at noon in uptown along North Tryon Street with floats and live music. It will head north and end at Ninth Street.