When he's not lounging shirtless at his South End luxury apartment pool or kipping at crossfit, this dude hits up all the big summer events with a tall boy in hand. There's no shame in his foot game, as he's usually seen on the weekend with his toes proudly exposed in flip-flops.
- Model: Brandon Herman | Photo: Jim McGuire | Makeup: Jami Svay
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SilverFly | 1111 Metropolitan Ave. Suite 150
7 Diamonds Diamond Head Hawaiian print shirt: $79
Penguin Solid Basic Short: $55
Parke & Ronen
Flip Flops: $25
Your summer plans may include:
Canned Craft Beer Festival Guys With Ties presents this canned craft beer and charity event. $$22.75 and up. June 28, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Brazwell's, 1627 Montford Drive. For tickets, visit www.ticketssoeasy.com/cans.
Made in 1984: Hollywood Movies from 30 Years Ago The Main Library film series screens films on Saturday at 2 p.m. Free admission. July 26: Ghostbusters. Outdoor movie screening begins at dusk. Carolina Theater Park, corner of 6th and North Tryon streets.
Dave Matthews Band. $52.85-$89.70. July 22, 7 p.m. PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd. www.livenation.com
Phish. $58.50-$75. July 25, 7 p.m. PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd. www.livenation.com
Guinness International Champions Cup: Liverpool FC vs. AC Milan Two of Europe's most notable football clubs, Liverpool and Milan, will compete in an international competition held at the Bank of American Stadium. $58.46 and up. Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St. For more information, visit www.internationalchampionscup.com.
Back to School Monster Truck Bash Watch as 5-ton vehicles compete head-to-head on a radical obstacle course on the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. $10-$25. Aug. 9. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord. 704-455-3209. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.
Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds To Mars, AFI. $45.50-$129.25. Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd. www.livenation.com
Queen City Bike Fest The weekend-long event brings together motorcycle riders and enthusiasts for custom bike shows, stunt riding and more. $20 and up. Aug. 29-31. 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive. For more info, visit www.queencitybikefest.com.
Labor Day Celebration at USNWC Enjoy an all-day celebration in honor of Labor Day: trail races in the morning followed by food, drinks, live music and fireworks. Free. Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.