August Events in Charlotte

As quickly as summer begins, it seems to wind down, but that doesn't mean there is a lack of things to do this August in the Charlotte area There are many concerts and sporting events including preseason Carolina Panthers football games. If you know of an event that should be included, please send me an email at charlotte.guide@about.com.

Don't miss the 2009 Charlotte Shakespeare Festival Aug. 5-16, featuring performances of Julius Caesar for free at the McGlohon Theatre. Also check out Queen City Theatre's production of Altar Boyz, the off-Broadway spoof about a Christian boy band.

August 7

• Coldplay
  Coldplay comes to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m.

August 8

• Avett Brothers
  Charlotte's own Avett Brothers return home to Bojangles Coliseum. 7:30 p.m.
• Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick
  The three 80s rock bands play Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. 7 p.m.

August 10

• Charlotte Knights vs. Pawtucket Red Sox
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Pawtucket Red Sox. 7:15 p.m.

August 11

• Charlotte Knights vs. Pawtucket Red Sox
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Pawtucket Red Sox. 7:15 p.m.

August 12

• Charlotte Knights vs. Pawtucket Red Sox
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Pawtucket Red Sox. 7:15 p.m.
• Incubus
  Incubus plays Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. 7 p.m.

August 13

• Charlotte Knights vs. Pawtucket Red Sox
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Pawtucket Red Sox. 7:15 p.m.

August 14

• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides. 7:15 p.m.

August 15

• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides. 7:15 p.m.

August 16

• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides. 5:15 p.m.

August 17

• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides. 7:15 p.m.

August 21

• Jonas Brothers
  The teenage heartthrobs come to Time Warner Cable Arena. 7 p.m.
• SlamCharlotte Poetry Slam
  The area's premiere poetry event occurs monthly at McGlohon Theatre. 8 p.m.

August 25

• The Color Purple
  The musical based on the Alice Walker novel comes to Charlotte. Belk Theater, 7:30 p.m.

August 26

• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Gwinnett Braves. 7:15 p.m.
• The Color Purple
  The musical based on the Alice Walker novel comes to Charlotte. Belk Theater, 7:30 p.m.
• John Heffron
  One of the winners of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" takes on the Queen City. 7:30 p.m.

August 27

• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Gwinnett Braves. 7:15 p.m.
• The Color Purple
  The musical based on the Alice Walker novel comes to Charlotte. Belk Theater, 7:30 p.m.
• Ralphie May
  Another veteran of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" tries his act in Charlotte. 7:30 p.m.

August 28

• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Gwinnett Braves. 7:15 p.m.
• Edwin McCain
  The Carolina native plays at The Fillmore Charlotte. 8 p.m.
• The Color Purple
  The musical based on the Alice Walker novel comes to Charlotte. Belk Theater, 8 p.m.

August 29

• Carolina Panthers vs. Baltimore Ravens
  See the Carolina Panthers take on the Baltimore Ravens in the first preseason game at Bank of America Stadium. 8 p.m.
• Crue Fest 2
  The summer's biggest rock festival hits Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. 5 p.m.
• The Color Purple
  The musical based on the Alice Walker novel comes to Charlotte. Belk Theater, 2 and 8 p.m.

August 30

• The Color Purple
  The musical based on the Alice Walker novel comes to Charlotte. Belk Theater, 2 and 7:30 p.m.