Charlotte Local Pulse: Wine Festivals, STEAM Fun, and Concert Weekend Ahead

Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, April 10th. We're starting off with a public safety alert out of University City. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday night in that area. One person was injured in the incident, and investigators are still working to gather details. If you live or work in that neighborhood, authorities ask that you remain alert and report any suspicious activity. Speaking of the weekend ahead, our Queen City is absolutely packed with things to do, and honestly, the weather should cooperate with us. We're looking at temperatures climbing into the mid-seventies today, perfect for getting outside and enjoying what Charlotte has to offer. If you're into wine, the tenth annual University City Wine Festival is happening this weekend with special themed events each day. Over at First Ward Park, the Charlotte StrEATs Festival is bringing together some of our best local restaurants and mixologists. Saturday kicks off with a tasting tour starting at eleven in the morning, and Sunday opens up with free admission for the community celebration starting at noon. For those looking for something a bit different, the Regional Festival of India is taking over Stumptown Park in Matthews on Saturday from noon to six. It's completely free admission, and you'll find traditional Indian food, dance performances, jewelry and clothing vendors, plus cultural activities like henna art and saree draping. It's a great family-friendly option. If you've got kids or you're a science enthusiast yourself, STEAMfest 2026 is happening Sunday in Mooresville at Woodlawn School. Over one hundred free hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. North Carolina's largest STEM and arts festival is back, and it runs from noon to four. Now, if you're more into entertainment, the Spectrum Center has quite the weekend lined up. Comedian Katt Williams takes the stage Saturday night at eight, and then Cardi B brings her Little Miss Drama Tour to Charlotte on Sunday evening at seven thirty. The Charlotte Hornets also face off against the Detroit Pistons tonight at the Spectrum Center. For sports fans, the Charlotte Knights are taking on Memphis at Truist Field all weekend, and Charlotte FC plays Nashville on Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium. On a brighter note, high schoolers looking to make prom season more accessible can visit Lydia's Prom Closet every Saturday through April twenty-fifth at First Baptist Church in Huntersville. They're offering free prom dresses with no appointment necessary. This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. Thank you so much for tuning in, and please be sure to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.