If you thought the fireworks were just for Fourth of July, you were mistaken.  This weekend is explosive with Performances, Parties, Pageantry, and Pizzazz!

Friday, July 6th

Tonight starts with a punch of culture with Jazz at the Bechtler presenting Maria Howell. Howell is best known for her role as the choir soloist in the movie “The Color Purple” and has shared the stage with Ray Charles, Najee, George Howard, Ramsey Lewis, George Benson, General Johnson  and others.

You also don’t want to miss the MoNA Gallery opening reception of the one man exhibit, From the Mouth Of The Cave, from the Internationally recognized artist Osiris Rain.

It’s time to ride all night with Buff Faye’s ‘Bikini Tops & Pajama Bottoms’ Friday Night Party Bus. The bus will stop at different LGBT-friendly bars with bus participants granted will have free VIP access all night along with Buff Faye and her fierce Drag Divas!!! Wear your BIKINI TOP or PAJAMA BOTTOMS!

What better way to kick off 4th of July weekend than with a sensational party! On Friday night, Sophisticated Lyfe brings in one of New York’s hottest DJ’s with her LGBT First Class 1st Friday’s w/NYC DJ Mary Mac ~The Independence Edition at Wine-Up in NoDa.

For the gentlemen who consider themselves grown-up, but relaxed, Meltdown Productions presents FUSION 1st FRIDAY PARTY atPresto Bar & Grill.  Two Levels with 2 Patios & 2 Full Bars w/ Drink Specials all night. Hookah Pipes Available – and free Parking.

Finally – LatinLez Entertainment would like to invite all the ladies for the NC Lesbians Official Meet & Greet at Hartigans!

Saturday, July 7th

One of our favorite events is tonight – Tradesmen Night Out!  The Tradesmen are Charlotte’s only official Levi/Leather club as registered with the Southeeast Conference of Clubs. Come to the Woodshed for Charlotte’s only regular Levi/Leather night.

Speaking of bull studs – The Bar at 316 is throwing an event that is going get yer britches hitchin’ up high.  It’s their Rodeo Night party.  Breakout your cowboy hats, boots, flannel shirts and country dance moves for a wild night full of fun, dancing, and friends.

If you are looking for something more sublime then the minds at Destni Productions have your event with their new regular party for the mature and sexy gay men and LGBT friendly community. Seductive Saturdays at Picasso’s features R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, and House with drink and appetizer specials all night!

Don’t forget regular Saturday night favorites:  Krewe Saturdays at Marigny Dance Club, and Sexxxy Saturdays with Angela Lopez at Chasers!

Sunday, July 8th

There is nothing like a good brunch to get your Sunday going, and there is nothing like Soul’s Disco Brunch with Weaver Fever & Bethann Phetamine in Charlotte! It’s like Studio 54 in the daytime with shrimp and grits!

Make sure you rest up afterwards as this afternoon is one of the key events in the North Carolina Pageantry system with the Miss Gay Central Carolina America Pageant at Chaser’s with the apropos theme of Independent Ladies!

Lastly, but far from least, is the new regular Sunday Night Party brought to you by TurnEmOut Entertainment and DJ Ghost: SWAGGED-OUT SUNDAYS at Halo with tonight being the Shopaholic Edition.

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Remember this is only the Featured agenda – make certain to check the Visit Gay Charlotte Event Calendar.  Our lgbtCLT agenda is the most comprehensive in the city!

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