| Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. This year it's on Friday, so it's a tasty way to kick off Memorial Day Weekend in Charlotte! We've rounded... Read the whole entry...» This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Monday. We're including Monday in the weekend list because it's Memorial Day. You'll find festivals, live music and dance,... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...» Memorial Day 2021 in Charlotte inching a little closer to normal. There are some in-person events happening, both to commemorate our fallen military personnel, and just to just celebrate the beginning of the summer. We will also share information... Read the whole entry...» 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... Read the whole entry...» The Joey Logano Foundation is hosting a giant food distribution event on Saturday, May 29th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot behind Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. This is a drive-thru event. Over 35,000 pounds... Read the whole entry...»
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Here's a list of... Read the whole entry...» Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists' work often extends to alteration of the building... Read the whole entry...» Every Friday in May, you can enjoy live music at certain LYNX Blue Line stations. Ride with the Music is a program from CATS. It's free to listen to the music. But maybe there will be an opportunity to leave a tip, or to buy a CD. ... Read the whole entry...» Museum of the Alphabet, at 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw, takes a close look at language, culture and Bible translation. Trace the history of writing and learn where your alphabet came from. Museum of the Alphabet is free to visit. It's open... Read the whole entry...» Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. After several rounds of rescheduling, we now have a date…and a new venue. It will take place October 1st to 3rd, 2021, at Truist... Read the whole entry...» Uptown Sweat is a FREE, all-day fitness event outside in Uptown Charlotte Saturday, May 29th, 2021. The event will take place at Victoria Yards, 408 N Tryon Street (the corner of 7th Street and N. Tryon Street.) The classes are led by some of... Read the whole entry...» The Town of Cornelius is hosting Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, starting at 6 p.m. The event will feature the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performing their “Spirit of America” program at 8:30 p.m.... Read the whole entry...» 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,... Read the whole entry...» District 57, at 1526 Alleghany St, is presenting Circus Civilian Showcase, a themed party, on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will feature pop-up circus acts throughout the night. This is a FREE event. Come in... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Mace Publishing LLC The U.S. National Whitewater River Center's popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months. They were canceled in 2020, but they have returned!... Read the whole entry...» Camp North End hosts a weekly farmers' market, called North End Farmers' Market, every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will take place weekly through October. North End Farmers' Market features an eclectic mix of farmers,... Read the whole entry...» The U.S. National Whitewater Center's annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 29th, and Sunday, May 30th, 2021. It includes a trail race, yoga, and live music. The festival concludes with fireworks on Sunday night. ... Read the whole entry...» Summer's almost here, and the water is calling. There's nothing better than to be out on a boat in the summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between. But what if you don't own a boat? ... Read the whole entry...» | 