{"id":706377,"date":"2026-04-09T05:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/706377\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T05:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:03:58","slug":"hornets-last-home-game-university-city-wine-fest-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/706377\/","title":{"rendered":"Hornets last home game, University City Wine Fest and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">CHARLOTTE (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcnews.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:QUEEN CITY NEWS;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;QUEEN CITY NEWS&quot;}\" class=\"link \">QUEEN CITY NEWS<\/a>) \u2014 It\u2019s going to be a warm and dry weekend across the region, and there is no shortage of activities to get you outside across the Queen City. From festivals to home games for Charlotte FC and the Hornets \u2014 there\u2019s something for everybody!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening this weekend:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charlotte SHOUT! Festival<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d40f0cdb13f2a49da7d7c7636ab48d7a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The beloved annual art and culture festival in Charlotte continues in Uptown. Charlotte SHOUT! brings the city\u2019s best art, music, and food together for 17 days of events and attractions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/charlotteshout.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Visit the website for the full list of events.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Visit the website for the full list of events.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Visit the website for the full list of events.<\/a>\u00a0The festival ends on April 19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">University City Wine Fest<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e948da89f4c140d29669c4b40f29a035.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Returning for its 10th year, the University City Partners are bringing back the beloved Wine Fest. The weekend will start with a Royal Wine Dinner on April 9th and a Wine on the Water experience on April 10th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Royal Wine Dinner is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https:\/\/www.soldelishrestaurant.com\/&amp;data=05|02|Abigail.Mittower@QCNews.com|9dae5caa9e6641de496d08de7f6e34f5|9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e|1|0|639088308676479120|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=4fquW4hPPY9tVuvI\/1UdsCCYdSmBByGSNyF1OcJIc6Q=&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sol\u2019 Delish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Sol\u2019 Delish&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Sol\u2019 Delish<\/a>. Wine on the Water on April 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. offers guests a one-of-a-kind date night made easy. The wines provided are brut, pinot grigio, brut ros\u00e9, and a red blend. There will be two times available for booking: 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cover two people and cost $45.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Wine Fest on April 11 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET:\u00a0Attendees are invited to savor over 100 wines from North Carolina\u2019s top wineries and vendors, as well as a curated selection of craft brews from the Queen City\u2019s favorite breweries. Cocktails will also be available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">General admission tickets are $35. <a href=\"https:\/\/universitycitywinefest.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click here for more;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Click here for more&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Click here for more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>FRIDAY, APRIL 10<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Matthews Fullwood Amp\u2019d Concert Series<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Town of Matthews indoor entertainment series continues with a night of cowboy boots and classic country hits. Friday night\u2019s entertainment includes a tribute to George Strait with the tribute band, Carolina Troubadours. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">General Admission is $15 per person. Light concessions will be available for purchase.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/matthewsfun.recdesk.com\/Community\/Page?pageId=41682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tickets can be found here.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tickets can be found here.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Tickets can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hornets Last Home Game<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo\/Matt Krohn)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7cf40e230f6f2a87e312e9a1594e9376.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo\/Matt Krohn)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The day has come \u2013 the Hornets\u2019 final home game of the regular season. And to top it off, they will be facing off against the top team in the East, the Detroit Pistons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The game starts at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/2D0062F9B50C98EF?brand=charlottehornets&amp;artistid=931493&amp;wt.mc_id=NBA_TEAM_CHA_SGT_PG_GM41&amp;utm_source=NBA.com&amp;utm_medium=client&amp;utm_campaign=NBA_TEAM_CHA&amp;utm_content=SGT_PG_GM41\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tickets can be found here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tickets can be found here&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Tickets can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charlotte Knights Host Memphis Redbirds<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5a19559a54c503ffd856e4d7d3f79b8c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you haven\u2019t taken yourself out to the ballgame, now would be a great time. The Knights have been facing off against the Redbirds all week. \u2018Friday Knight Fireworks\u2019 will happen following the game, so stick around! The game starts at 7:04 p.m. Friday, 6:05 p.m. Saturday and 1:05 p.m. Sunday for \u2018Hits for Hope Day.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/charlotte-knights\/schedule\/2026-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tickets can be found here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tickets can be found here&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Tickets can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>SATURDAY, APRIL 11<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Run Kannapolis Series: Robert Tucker 5K<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/821adb35d1793bc511eb91174866da00.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 2026 Run Kannapolis 5K Series continues this weekend with the Robert Tucker 5K, hosted by Shoe Show, Inc and Half Moon Outfitters, LLC. The run kicks off at 8 a.m. Each run is held in Kannapolis, and most runs include a one-mile fun run. Proceeds from the run series benefit area non-profits. Register now at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http:\/\/www.runkannapolis.com\/&amp;data=05|02|Abigail.Mittower@QCNews.com|6175dd22d2324c1ea72608de9594235f|9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e|1|0|639112660791998966|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=VdU%20qQ%206yV0Uz5AEMY1MPGCZkKmVLUbs8EGRqDHE9Gs=&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:www.runkannapolis.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;www.runkannapolis.com&quot;}\" class=\"link \">www.runkannapolis.com<\/a>. The next run is on May 16.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thrift and Vintage Pop-up at Historic Rosedale<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"757\" height=\"428\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/065e9bddf573ec4913175d401e8e6ea5.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Historic Rosedale is hosting its first-ever thrift and vintage pop-up. The event will be held under the covered pavilion. Vendors will offer a curated selection of vintage items and pre-loved pieces. The pop-up is free to enter and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charlotte FC Hosts Nashville<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA \u2013 APRIL 4: Ashley Westwood #8 of the Charlotte FC moves with the ball during the match between Charlotte FC and Philadelphia Union at Bank of America Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani\/ISI Photos\/ISI Photos via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/641a50a70bd712b5710124f99fb19f09.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA \u2013 APRIL 4: Ashley Westwood #8 of the Charlotte FC moves with the ball during the match between Charlotte FC and Philadelphia Union at Bank of America Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani\/ISI Photos\/ISI Photos via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charlotte FC\u2019s last home for a while is here! And the Crown is trying to remain undefeated within the walls of Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte hosts the current leaders in the conference, Nashville SC at 7:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/2D006378964565BF?artistid=2765955&amp;brand=cltfc&amp;camefrom=CFC_CHARLOTTEFC_WEB_HP_M7-NSH-MATCHUP-2026&amp;landing=s&amp;wt.mc_id=MLS_TEAM_CHA_SGT_PG_GM5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Visit the site for tickets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Visit the site for tickets&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Visit the site for tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>MORE ON QCNEWS.COMQC HAPPENINGS<a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcnews.com\/queen-city-happenings\/qc-happenings-hornets-last-home-game-university-city-wine-fest-and-more\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:QC HAPPENINGS: Hornets last home game, University City Wine Fest and more;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;QC HAPPENINGS&quot;}\"> QC HAPPENINGS: Hornets last home game, University City Wine Fest and more <\/a><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcnews.com\/high-school-sports\/westside-story-baseball-tournament-returns-to-charlotte\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Westside Story baseball tournament returns to Charlotte;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Westside Story baseball tournament returns to Charlotte&quot;}\"> Westside Story baseball tournament returns to Charlotte <\/a><a class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/community-faces-front-porch-market-030833726.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u2018New community, new faces\u2019: Front Porch market officially relocates to west Charlotte;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\u2018New community, new faces\u2019&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> \u2018New community, new faces\u2019: Front Porch market officially relocates to west Charlotte <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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