CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With NBA All-Star Weekend fast approaching, thousands of people will flock to the Queen City for the big game and events.
And it's not just basketball fans. Multiple big-name, A-list celebrities will be in town as well. If you're looking to go stargazing, there are plenty of alternatives to the All-Star Game itself Sunday night.
Dozens of parties and events will welcome some of the NBA and Hollywood's biggest names, including boxing legend Floyd "Money" Mayweather, rapper Snoop Dogg and former basketball stars Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, just to name a few.
Mayweather will be hosting a celebrity go-kart challenge at Victory Lane Karting, as well as several other events Thursday and Friday nights. For just $60, you'll have your chance to race against celebrities at Mayweather's event.
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Mayweather's racing challenge is up against Shaq's event in South End. You can meet the larger-than-life O'Neal at the Shaq Invasion at Byron's Friday night.
If you're fortunate enough to get an invite, you could hang with Snoop Dogg at the annual Levi's Ball-B-Q at Heist Brewery Saturday afternoon. Later in the day, Panthers teammates Greg Olsen and Thomas Davis will walk the catwalk in the Rookie USA Fashion Show at Founders Hall.
And that's not even taking into account the plethora of parties hosted by hip-hop stars and sports figures all over the Queen City this weekend.
No matter where you turn in Charlotte, chances are you'll see a who's who in the sports and entertainment world.