Fun in Charlotte: Cabarrus County Fair, Janet Jackson and more
Symphony on Tap
Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.
Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Spend happy hour with the Charlotte Symphony in this free season preview party that features a casual, hour-long concert with selections from the symphony’s upcoming repertoire. Drink specials and after-party with free appetizers and live music follows. www.charlottesymphony.org
Cabarrus County Fair
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy 49 North, Concord
Wednesday, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.: See racing pigs, K9s in flight, the petting zoo and more at the fair that goes through Saturday. Admission $7, $3 children ages 6-11, $5 age 65 and over. www.cabarruscounty.us
Leverage Models
Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St.
Thursday, 10 p.m.: This band creates danceable art-rock and complex, lively synth-pop. Free. www.snugrock.com
Janet Jackson
PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd.
Friday, 8 p.m.: The singer-dancer comes to Charlotte with her Unbreakable World Tour. Tickets $26.71 - $136.99, www.livenation.com.
Connect with Culture Day
Museums throughout area
Saturday: Visit the Mint Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center, Levine Museum of the New South and others for free admission and special exhibitions throughout the day. Detailed information at artsandscience.org.
This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 2:28 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Cabarrus County Fair, Janet Jackson and more."