Uptown Charlotte businesses prepare for busy weekend with major events in town
By Katy Solt
Published on March 11, 2026.
The city of Charlotte is experiencing a busy weekend of major events in Uptown, including the Men’s Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Tournament and St. Patrick’�s Day Bar Crawl, and the Charlotte FC versus Inter Miami match. The bars and restaurants on North Tryon Street are expected to see a significant increase in activity, particularly in the area where college basketball fans are gathering for the tournament. Baryn Spry, manager of The Local on 5th Street, said his team has been preparing for this weekend for months and anticipates a doubling of business on Saturday alone. The popularity of the popular Netflix show "The Hunting Wives" has also increased due to the filming of the show.
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