Taco Bell is giving everyone a free seasoned beef Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020. No purchase is necessary.
The offer is good only at the Taco Bell Drive-Thru, not for delivery. It's their way of saying thank... Read the whole entry...» 
The arts are so important during stressful times. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the latest arts organization to offer free streaming content. The dance company is launching Ailey All Access as a new platform for sharing past performances,... Read the whole entry...» 
Showmars, the southern-style Greek chain, is now selling groceries. Responding to both the closing of dine-in eating (and the fact that take-out and delivery alone can't pay the bills), and to the difficulty of getting necessary groceries,... Read the whole entry...» 
Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» 
He's the star of Star Trek: Picard, but did you also know Sir Patrick Stewart is also a classically trained actor who has performed Shakespeare on Broadway and London's West End? Now, for a few soothing moments each day, you can tune in to... Read the whole entry...» 
We may be able to skip the movies, stop getting together for drinks, stop going to the gym, but we have to eat. We will always need grocery stores. There are several different ways to get groceries without going into a store. If you choose delivery,... Read the whole entry...» 
Shut In & Sing is a virtual music festival. A group of songwriters are joining together over several days to stay connected and to bring great music to the world. These shows are “Pay What You Can.” Remember that we might be deprived... Read the whole entry...» 
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» 
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should...
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We could all use a laugh right now. Charlotte ordinarily packed calendar of comedy shows has shut down for a while, but we're starting to see some virtual comedy shows get scheduled. They are taking place on Facebook Live and on Zoom. If you... Read the whole entry...» 
Even though almost all zoos are closed to the public, you can still get your daily dose of cute. Many zoos have live animal cams that let you keep an eye on your favorite animals' every move. Some animal preserves also maintain webcams. ... Read the whole entry...» 
Libraries aren't what they used to be. Yes, they are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it's been a while since you visited one of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's branches, you might be surprised... Read the whole entry...» 
We need to protect vulnerable people in our community, especially seniors. To make grocery shopping safer, some stores have started setting aside an hour just for seniors or other at-risk people to shop.
Hours differ, so please call your local... Read the whole entry...» 
The Mecklenburg County Stay-at-Home order begins Thursday morning. It requires you stay at home, with some exceptions. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions from Mecklenburg County, which includes an easy-to-understand list of what you are and... Read the whole entry...» | 
