| The weather is heating up, and soon everyone will be looking for a way to cool down. We've gathered the latest information about places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2021. We're focusing on pools and spraygrounds... Read the whole entry...»
This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... 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...» 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...» Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, is a great destination year round. It hosts entertainment, art, food, music, and more. To see what's coming up, go to Camp North End's Facebook page. If you haven't visited Camp North... 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...» This summer you will have (at least) two chances to enjoy a concert by the Charlotte Symphony, followed by a fireworks display. This is one of Charlotte's most popular 4th of July traditions. Here are the performances we know about so far.... 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...» Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte. Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates. The next... Read the whole entry...» Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 9th to October 29th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road,... Read the whole entry...» Rockin' the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. The concerts will take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September... Read the whole entry...» Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, is a food hall that is home to a growing number of food stalls. Current food and drink stalls include: Archer Paper Ava (Italian eatery) Bao and Broth Billy Sunday Botiwalla Indian Street Grill (coming... 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...» Big View Diner, at 16637 Lancaster Hwy, showed drive-in movies all last summer and they've decided to bring them back for the summer of 2021. Big View Diner is in the Ballantyne area, almost to the border of South Carolina. The drive-in... Read the whole entry...» The City of Charlotte, GÖKOTTA, and Potions & Pixels are offering a FREE summer camp for middle school and high school students who live in the West End and North End areas. Charlotte AR Experience: Using Augmented Reality to Change Our... Read the whole entry...» Town of Cornelius Department of Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARK) is presenting the Cornelius Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry Street Cornelius. Enjoy jazz, food trucks... Read the whole entry...» | 