| Upcoming Free and Cheap Things to Do in the Lake Norman AreaGrand Opening of The Salty Donut in the South End, with freebies Jan 6-8Buy $80 in P&G Items, get a $20 Amazon.com Credit. Plus: the Best Amazon Deals TodayFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendOpera Carolina: Free Musical Storytime of The Tortoise and The Hare at local librariesCharlotte Restaurant Week: January 20-29 — reservations open now!Last day: Light the Knights Festival 2022, including ice rink, snow tubing slope through Jan 6Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte in 2023Free concert at Steinway Piano Galleries: William Fried Jan 22MLK Day Celebrations and Observances in Charlotte 2023Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season at Charlotte Museum of History Jan 7Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day at VAPA Center with Levine Museum of the New South Jan 7Top things to do in January in CharlotteVisit To Ruins of Torance Mill, Plus Traditional Music (and more)Hot Glass Alley Open Demo Jan 20Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday at Mattie’s Diner with Elvis Tribute ArtistMindless Minutia’s First Annual Amazing, Colossal, Big-A$$ Trivia ChampionshipChinese New Year Celebration at Devil’s Logic BrewingTet Festival: Vietnamese New Year Celebration Jan 14Speedway Christmas through Jan 8 — Save $5Paws in the Park April 1Noon Year’s Eve Party in Birkdale — rescheduled to January 7First Friday Gallery Crawl in South End Jan 6 Jetton Park. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC Lake Norman friends, this is for you! If you’re having trouble digging through the mountains of events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s Event Calendar to find things happening near you, you’ll want to bookmark this page. This list will be automatically updated with all the events on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Salty Donut, an artisanal donut and coffee shop hailing from Miami, is opening its first North Carolina store. It will open on Friday, January 6th, 2023, at 1515 S Tryon Street, Suite 105. Photo courtesy of The Salty DonutThe Salty Donut will feature signature treats that have inspired a cult-like following in Florida and Texas, as well... 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 • 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 •
Opera Carolina is presenting Musical Storytime performances at local libraries throughout the Charlotte area. These events are completely free — and you can even get a free book. Join Opera Carolina for Musical Storytime with Opera Carolina and bring your favorite stories to life! Perfect for young audiences and families, performers... 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 • Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, has significantly expanded its offerings for the 2022 holiday season. It features a regulation size ice rink on the field and a 6-lane snow tubing slope in the outfield. You’ll need to sign a waiver to tube or skate. ...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 • 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 •
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 •
Charlotte Museum of History, at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This event is for ages 21+ only. This year’s theme, “Spirits of the Season,” emphasizes North Carolina’s long history of distilling and brewing.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Levine Museum of the New South is presenting a Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration. It will take place at The VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. It’s free to attend. Learn about other Three Kings Day events in Charlotte, as well as where to purchase Rosca de... 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 • The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County’s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina’s oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old. Hot Glass... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mattie’s Diner, at 3100 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating Elvis’ birthday with a live performance and an Elvis-inspired menu. The diner will open for dinner at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 8th, 2023, with beer specials and an Elvis-inspired menu, including Hunka Hunka Burnin Toast. Then at 7 p.m. Elvis tribute artist Chad... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mindless Minutia, which was voted as Charlotte’s Best Trivia Night in Queen City Nerve’s Best of the Nest 2022, is hosting a major trivia tournament. Mindless Minutia’s First Annual Amazing, Colossal, Big-A$$ Trivia Championship will include a $2,500 prize pool. Check out our big calendar of trivia nights in Charlotte! ... 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 •
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: Mace Publishing, LLCSpeedway Christmas is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! Read on for all the information you need,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville. This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine. The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Huntersville is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve Party in Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville. This New Year’s Eve party for families is taking place on January 7th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It has been rescheduled from New Year’s Eve because of the projected rain. Check out more family-friendly... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.
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