July Events in Charlotte

Summer is in high gear with Fourth of July events, Charlotte Knights games and an array of summertime concerts at Verizon Wireless. If you'd rather entice your palate, don't miss Charlotte Restaurant Week. If you know of an event that should be included, please send me an email at charlotte.guide@about.com.

July 1

• Phantom of the Opera The timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber tale returns to Charlotte for the first time since 2001. Belk Theater, 7:30 p.m.

July 2

• Phantom of the Opera The timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber tale returns to Charlotte for the first time since 2001. Belk Theater, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

July 3

• 311 with special guests Ziggy Marley and The Expendables
  The pop reggae act performs in the Queen City. 7:30 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
• Phantom of the Opera The timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber tale returns to Charlotte for the first time since 2001. Belk Theater, 8 p.m.

July 4

• July 4th Events
  See all the area's events to celebrate Independence Day.
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls. 7:15 p.m.
• Phantom of the Opera The timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber tale returns to Charlotte for the first time since 2001. Belk Theater, 2 p.m.

July 5

• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls. 5:15 p.m.
• Phantom of the Opera The timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber tale returns to Charlotte for the first time since 2001. Belk Theater, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

July 6

• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls. 7:15 p.m.

July 7

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

July 8

• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides. 7:15 p.m.
• An Evening with Dorothea Benton Frank
  The New York Times best-selling author promotes her latest novel, Return to Sullivan's Island. $25. 7:15 p.m. at McColl Theatre at the ImaginOn.

July 9

• Aerosmith with ZZ Top
  The classic rock pairing is sure to entertain. 7:30 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides. 7:15 p.m.

July 10

• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Gwinnett Braves. 7:15 p.m.
• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 11

• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Gwinnett Braves. 7:15 p.m.
• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 12

• Toby Keith w/ Trace Adkins
  Ford F-Series sponsors this country music showcase. 7:30 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Gwinnett Braves. 12:15 p.m.
• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 13

• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 14

• The Offspring
  Don't miss the alternative rock band at Charlotte's newest venue. 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown Amphitheatre at The Music Factory.
• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 15

• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 16

• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 17

• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 18

• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 19

• Charlotte Restaurant Week
  Dine at one Charlotte's many participating upscale restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

July 20

• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. 7:15 p.m.

July 21

• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. 7:15 p.m.

July 22

• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. 7:15 p.m.

July 23

• Vans Warped Tour
  Bring sunblock to this all-day music festival. 11 a.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. 7:15 p.m.

July 24

• Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings. 7:15 p.m.

July 25

• Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings. 7:15 p.m.

July 26

• Kid Rock & Lynyrd Skynyrd
  Listen to some good ol' "Summertime" fun with Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd. 6:30 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
• Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings. 5:15 p.m.

July 27

• Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings
  See the Charlotte Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings. 7:15 p.m.

July 28

• Jason Mraz
  Think beachy serenity with Mraz' mellow melodies. 7 p.m. at the Uptown Amphitheatre at The Music Factory.
• Mamma Mia! One daughter, one mother, three possible fathers and ABBA music. Belk Theater, 7:30 p.m.

July 29

• Mamma Mia! One daughter, one mother, three possible fathers and ABBA music. Belk Theater, 7:30 p.m.

July 30

• Mamma Mia! One daughter, one mother, three possible fathers and ABBA music. Belk Theater, 7:30 p.m.

July 31

• Nickelback with Hinder, Papa Roach, and Saving Abel
  Nickelback headlines this four-act tour. 6 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
• Mamma Mia! One daughter, one mother, three possible fathers and ABBA music. Belk Theater, 8 p.m.