| 11 Spring Consignment Sales in Charlotte area in 2023Free Newborn Photography at Golden Cam Studios in GastoniaSpecial deals on home organization and storage productsMLK Day Celebrations and Observances in Charlotte 2023Hattie’s Bingo Night — free to play, with prizesSudanese Independence Celebration at Charlotte Art LeagueCharlotte Restaurant Week: January 20-29 — reservations open now!Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte in 202313 things to do on Friday the 13th in Charlotte — spooky stories, tattoo deals, graveyard visits, moreJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Blakeney Grand Opening Party: free scoops, swag bags Jan 12National Pizza Week DealsEverything you need to know about Topgolf, including half-price TuesdaysMcDonald’s: Free fries every Friday with a $1 purchaseWhat’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Day in CharlotteMartin Luther King Jr. Day at Gantt Center: It Takes a VillageSchiele Museum: free admission Jan 10 after 4 p.m., including planetarium showWednesday Night Live Jan 11: Chat with BlkMrktClt and free museum admissionCheerwine Festival returns to Salisbury May 20Live music and more at Blue Blaze BrewingValentine Mini Session with LaLa Photography for $19 — reservations requiredBig Sale on Amazon for fitness equipment (including a great deal on a bike!)Buy $80 in P&G Items, get a $20 Amazon.com CreditFireworks Spectacular in Mooresville Jan 14MLK Weekend Celebration in Cabarrus County: Parade, Dream Day at the Ballpark, March, more…Tet Festival: Vietnamese New Year Celebration Jan 14Tiff’s Treats: Get 6 cookies for $6 after 4 p.m.Jazzy Brunch at Mac Tabby ConcordPoetry Reading with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at The Urban Reader Bookstore Jan 21Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendTop things to do in January in CharlotteMuseums for All offers free or reduced admission for families on food assistance — learn which Charlotte area museums participateChinese New Year Celebration at Devil’s Logic BrewingMLK Day Call to Service with United Way of Central Carolinas — in-person service projectChinese New Year: Lion Dance by Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy around Charlotte Photo: Depositphotos Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about spring consignment sales for 2023. Some spring consignment sales in Charlotte start in February. Save loads of money on clothes for yourself and your kids. Most of these sales are for kids’ clothing, toys and accessories, but there is at least one in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Golden Cam StudioGolden Cam Studio, at 493 Burtonwood Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina, has issued a call for newborn models! The studio needs brand new babies to model its new wraps and props. The session dates are January 18th to 31st, 2023. If your baby will be from 2 to 10 days old during that time, you can get a free... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If your New Year’s Resolution is to get your home more organized, you might need some home organization and storage products to do it, and you might as well save some money on them! Right now, Amazon has some good deals on organization and storage products, from the kitchen to the garage to the bedroom and bath. Here are some that got... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
On Martin Luther King Day, January 16th, 2023, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with celebrations, art, conversations, marches, music and more.
We are adding events as they’re announced, so please keep checking back. Also, check out our list of what’s open and closed on MLK Day in the Charlotte area. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hattie’s Tap & Tavern, at 2918 The Plaza, is a friendly neighborhood bar. They host frequent events, which you can learn about on their Facebook page. The second Tuesday of every month, starting January 10th, 2023, Hattie’s is hosting Bingo Night! It takes place from 8 to 10 p.m. It’s free to play, and you can win... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
A free, family-friendly event celebrating Sudan Independence Day will take place on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, 1 to 3 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. Come by and celebrate the 67th anniversary of Sudan’s independence. The celebration will include: Activity tent for kidsHalal food truck...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in January, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from January 20th to 29th, 2023. This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing. During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosThe Lunar New Year takes place January 22nd, 2023, and is celebrated all month long. Read on to learn how to celebrate in the Charlotte area. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it’s also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit for most Asian... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • DepositphotosFriday the 13th doesn’t come around often. It does happen at least once every year, and sometimes more than once. 2023 has two Friday the 13th dates: January and October. There are a several origin stories that suggest why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, but here in Charlotte we feel lucky to have SpookyCLT. All year... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Jeni’s Splendid ice CreamsJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is opening its fourth location in Charlotte and is celebrating with free scoops! The new location will be in Blakeney Town Center, at 9828 Rea Road, Charlotte, and the grand opening celebration will be Thursday, January 12th, 2022, from 7 to 11 p.m. During... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosNational Pizza Week is from January 8th to 14th, 2023. Read on for some discounts for National Pizza Week! Please keep in mind that participation may vary. If you don’t get your fill of celebrating pizza this week, no worries. National Pizza Day is February 9th. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, or you rely on McDonald’s when you’re in a hurry, you’re at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald’s. As always, participation may vary. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Monday, January 16th, 2023, is Martin Luther King Day. Please be aware of what’s open and closed on this federal holiday. The holiday affects public transit, government offices and ABC Stores (in Mecklenburg County.) Also, learn how to honor Dr. King on MLK Day, and throughout the holiday weekend, at one of these MLK Day events in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Levine Museum of the New South and Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture are presenting an event for MLK Day on Monday, January 16th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It takes place at both the Gantt Center, 5511 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, and Levine Museum, 401 S Tryon Street. This is a free event for all ages.
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The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia. Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor exhibits,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCThe Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022. The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Cheerwine brings the Cheerwine Festival back to historic downtown Salisbury on May 20th, 2023, from noon to 10 p.m. This is a free festival for the whole family that celebrates Cheerwine’s 100+ years in Salisbury. Photo from Cheerwine Festival. Used with permission.Cheerwine Festival FeaturesRowan Museum’s Cheerwine exhibit...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail, which leads hikers off-trail to something interesting, like a spring or overlook.
Blue Blaze hosts... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • LaLa Photography is offering a great deal on a Valentine Mini Event. LaLa Photography’s studio is at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Valentine Photoshoot
On three weekends in January and February, 2023, LaLa Photography is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you plan to get more active this year, you will want to check out this list of special sports and fitness deals from Amazon. Whether you want to exercise from the comfort of your own home, or hit the trails, you will save money shopping from this list. Right now, everything from stationary bikes to rowing machines to elliptical machines are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Christmas might be over, but Amazon is continuing to offer special deals. Its promotions includes many items that you might have wished you had received as gifts. Or if you’re returning a gift, look here for great deals on what you really want. We’re listing a few deals below that seem like they might be a good fit, and have... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosMooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a year of special events. It’s kicking off the celebratory year with the Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular. This event was scheduled for New Year’s Eve, but is being postponed until January 14th, 2023, due to the weather forecast. This... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • There are several events in Cabarrus County celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These events are planned by the Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration Planning Committee of Concord-Cabarrus. Read on to learn what’s happening in Cabarrus County, as well as a big list of MLK Day events across the Charlotte region. Learn about... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Tết Festival, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at The Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC, 28262.
Tickets are $5. This will be the Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese calendar, although it’s Year of the Rabbit in most other Asian countries. Learn about more ways to ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Tiff’s TreatsTiff’s Treats is offering a special deal! Through February 13th, 2023, get 6 cookies for just $6 after 4 p.m., when you order ahead for pick-up. The regular price is $10, so this is a substantial savings. In addition, there’s no limit on how many half-dozens you can order with this discount... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe Concord, at 25 Market Street SW, Concord, North Carolina, is presenting Jazzy Brunch on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hang out with the “cool cats” (in the jazz sense) for live jazz, beverages and brunch from the cafe. Want to visit with the feline cats? Make a reservation for the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Poet Laureate of North Carolina, Jaki Shelton Green, will be doing a poetry reading at The Urban Reader Bookstore on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a free event. Poet Laureate of Charlotte, Junious “Jay” Ward will be introducing Jaki Shelton Green. The Urban Reader Bookstore is at 440 East McCullough... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.) You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Welcome to 2023! Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Charlotte area, there is plenty to do in January. Check out our list of the top things to do in January in Charlotte. We’re highlighting several major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge calendar of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Museums for All is a nationwide program with the goal of making museums accessible to everyone in the community. Participating museums offer free or reduced admission for people receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits.) Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and is administered by the Association of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo used with permission of Devil’s Logic BrewingDevil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Devil’s Logic... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with United Way’s MLK Call to Service.
Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area. On Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join the United Way at Northside Baptist Church, 333 Jeremiah Blvd, Charlotte, NC, to help assemble snack packs for students attending tutoring... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Hung Gar Kung Fu AcademyHung Gar Kung Fu Academy is the Charlotte region’s only traditional hung gar kung fu school. It’s at 514 North Main Street, Troutman. Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy will be presenting the Lion Dance for the Chinese New Year at several Charlotte area locations in 2023. Learn about more ways... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 