| Discount tickets to Carowinds this winterFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendMore Soup For You cook-off at Divine Barrel Brewing (and much more!)10 Trending Deals on Amazon today, including a rowing machine, cordless drill, label maker, more…Lunar New Year Celebration at VisArt Video: films and dumplingsCelebration of Life for Anton Walkes Jan 24Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival returning in 2023Hike on Gold Hill Rail Trail for gold mine history, a bamboo forest and a ghost storyCharlotte Restaurant Week: January 20-29 — here are the new restaurants to try!Groundhog Day in CharlotteLion Dance Performances by Queen City Lion Dance for Lunar New Year Around CharlotteRitmo Latin Dance Social at Lenny Boy (and much more!)Free tunes on Sundays at Free Range Brewing (and more)3-Year Anniversary celebration at Old Armor Beer Company in Kannapolis, and moreMardi Gras Parties at Primal Brewery Huntersville & Belmont (and more)Free concert at Steinway Piano Galleries: William Fried Jan 22Free brewery tours at NoDa Brewing (and more!)Live music, chili cook-off, open mic at Tommy's PubChinese New Year: Lion Dance by Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy around CharlotteDog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 11St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Charlotte 2023Free event at Ballantyne Arts Center: Live Story Time — Pie Day Jan 23February in Charlotte — the top things to do this month40th Annual Showcase of Woodcarvings April 15-16Valentine's Day Gifts Under $10, $15 and $20Free Uber, Lyft and Cab Rides Home on Super Bowl SundayBlack History Month events in Charlotte 2023Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte in 2023Big List of Spring festivals in Charlotte in 2023 — mark your calendars!Charlotte SHOUT returns March 31 – April 16 Photo courtesy of Carowinds, via Groupon For the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days. Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it's open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and... 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 • Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte's beer-drinking community.
You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Whether you're shopping for Valentine's Day, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Sale...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
VisArt Video, at 3102 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at 2 p.m. Local filmmaker Jinna Kim will be providing delicious dumplings and Asian snacks for the screening of his two short films. Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte! Afterwards... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte FC is holding a celebration of Anton Walkes' life at Bank of America Stadium. It will take place Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at 3 p.m. Fans are invited to remember Anton Walkes, along with his family, friends and teammates. Fans are encouraged to wear black Charlotte FC gear and Newly Minted kits. Fans must enter through... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
After a hiatus of several years, the Charlotte St. Patrick's Day and Festival are returning in 2023! The new organizer, the Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Committee, is a North Carolina non-profit, 501C3 corporation, and are working to make sure that the tradition continues for many years. Would you like to participate in the event... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • We've been highlighting interesting hikes in or near Charlotte. Each one offers something special, whether it's a view of a waterfall, an interesting rock formation, a field of wildflowers, or historical ruins. Next on the list is Historic Gold Hill. Please note that this article was written, and the pictures were taken, in May of... 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 • Groundhog Day takes place February 2nd of every year, and it's on this day that specially designated groundhogs are called upon to predict the weather. If they see their shadow, winter is over, and if not, then we have six weeks to go.
Did you know that, for years, Charlotte had its own weather-predicting groundhog? Queen Charlotte,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Queen City Lion DanceQueen City Lion Dance is a cultural dance group that shares the love of its culture through dance. The Lion Dance is a traditional dance in some Asian cultures that's traditionally performed for the Lunar New Year. Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte! Queen City... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image use with permission by Lenny Boy Brewing Co.Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events. Check out a huge calendar of events at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFree Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing's Facebook page for updates to this schedule. Coming UpDungeons and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Old Armor Beer Company, at 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, offers a wide variety of locally brewed, carefully crafted beers. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. The brewery supports veterans and first responders through its Pay It Forward Board. It allows anyone to give back to their favorite military branch or first... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery's Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.
Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Steinway Piano Gallery-Charlotte, at 7030 Smith Corners Boulevard, often hosts free concerts. It's near Northlake Mall. Next up: William Fried, Artist Associate in Piano at Davidson College, will be performing works by Gabriel Fauré and György Ligeti. Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, 4 to 5 p.m. It's free, but please RSVP to ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Check out NoDa Brewing Company's Facebook page for information on events like: Trivia...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Tommy's Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that's big on music and community. It is now hosting both indoor and outdoor events. Go to Tommy's Pub's Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music. Upcoming Events at Tommy's PubHere are some upcoming events. All are... 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 • Photo courtesy of Whitewater CenterDogs have always been valued guests at U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, but they get their own festival, on February 11th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dog Days of Winter is a celebration of our best friends, and features a variety of activities for dogs and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosSt. Patrick's Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way, with the return of the Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival (formerly known as Charlotte Goes Green Festival.) There's also a parade in Fort Mill, the U.S. National Whitewater Center's Green River Revival, Old Town St.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Ballantyne Arts Center, at 11318 N Community House Road, Charlotte, is presenting a free event, Live Story Time — Pie Day, on Monday, January 23rd, 2023, at 10 a.m. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids' activities on our list of upcoming kids' events in Charlotte! This free family event will engage imaginations of all ages. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
February packs a lot into its 28 days! Plan your month with this list of the top things to do this February in Charlotte. We're highlighting ten major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge (and we do mean huge!) calendar of things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas in February. This calendar will be updated all... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club will be hosting the 40th Annual Showcase of Woodcarvings on April 15th and 16th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each day. It takes place at CPCC's Worrell Building, 1228 Elizabeth Avenue.
This is the largest woodcarving show in the Southeast with work from more than 150 artists. The theme of the show is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • As you're planning Valentine's Day, there are many ways to show your love for that special someone. We've put together a list of truly local Charlotte Valentine's gifts, as well as a list of 50+ cheap dates in Charlotte. If you're shopping online, here are some frugal Valentine's gifts in any price range. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The law firm Mehta & McConnell, PLLC, is providing FREE rides home on holidays, to help to keep our community safe. If you've been drinking, take an Uber, Lyft or cab home and then submit a copy of your receipt and your photo ID to Mehta & McConnell and you'll get reimbursed for your ride. Reimbursement is limited to the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout the Charlotte area with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures, film, and much more.
We're putting together a list of some of the special events taking place in Charlotte for Black History Month in 2023, as well as a couple of places that have... 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 •
Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2023. From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids' festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a presented by Charlotte Center City Partners. It is returning to Uptown Charlotte March 31st to April 16th, 2023, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.
The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 