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Bed Bath & Beyond Closing All Stores — Liquidation Sales Start This Week

Bed Bath & Beyond announced on April 23, 2023, via a press release, that they are filing for bankruptcy and closing all stores.

Read on to learn the details about coupons and the liquidation sale.

Photo: Depositphotos

During this going-out-of-business sale, Bed Bath & Beyond is actively trying to find a buyer for the business. In the...

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Concord: Free hot dogs April 24

Crave Hot Dog & BBQ — Concord, at 3050 Derita Road, Concord, serves up hot dogs, smoked brisket, pulled chicken and pulled pork, and also has many local beers on tap.


On Monday, April 24, 2023, Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Concord is celebrating its 2nd anniversary.

The first 100 customers get FREE hot dogs, starting at 11 a.m. First...

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Free Pizza at Hungry Howie’s Grand Opening in Dallas, NC
Photo courtesy of Hungry Howie’s

Hungry Howie’s is opening its first location in Dallas, North Carolina, at 701 W Trade Street.

It’s celebrating its grand opening on Monday, April 24, 2023, and its grand opening week, with some special promotions.

  • The first 50 orders on April 24 will receive a free pizza certificate for...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.


You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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Free Staged Reading of New Play, Office Hours

Come see the first public readings of Office Hours, a new original play with Kimberly Saunders. The readings take place Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., at Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center, 109 South Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC.

Office Hours follows a group of college professors who navigate the challenges of...

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Haitian Flag Day Celebration

Haitian Heritage & Friends of Haiti present a Haitian Flag Day Celebration on May 20, 2023, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Winget Park, 12025 Winget Road, Charlotte, NC.

This is a free community day with Haitian food available for purchase, music, games, vendors and more.

There will be dominoes and card game tournaments.

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Presentations with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Cannon Pharmacy: Creating Healthy Habits

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Cannon Pharmacy are partnering to present a series of presentations about Creating Healthy Habits. The sessions will be presented at South Boulevard Library, 4429 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC.

They are free, but registration is required. Register for each session you’d like to attend. They are...

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Cosmic Creature Festival at Magnolia Woods

Radiant Cauldron’s Cosmic Creature Festival takes place Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

Admission is free.

Meet artisans and discover their metaphysical handmade goods, including ritual candles, energetic sprays, spell oils, crystal jewelry...

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Tool Rush: 3-Day Tool Sale at Charlotte Community ToolBank
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

The Charlotte Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of tools for use in volunteer projects, facility and grounds maintenance as well as special events.

They maintain an 8,000 square foot warehouse at 2513 South Tryon...

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Belmont’s Friday Night Live

Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks.

The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont.

  • April 28th:...

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Grand Opening in Steele Creek April 27 — First 50 guests get free ice cream for a year

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening in Steele Creek at 4923 Trojan Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Its grand opening celebration is taking place Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The hours each day are 11 a.m. to 10 pm.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if...

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CLT Taco Week April 21-30
Photo: Depositphotos

Charlotte Taco Week is from April 21 to 30, 2023. During this time, some of the Charlotte area’s favorite taco joints will be offering $3 specialty tacos.

Participating Restaurants (find details here)

  • Angry Ale’s
  • Time Out
  • JackBeagle’s
  • Rock Taco
  • Small Bar
  • Que Onda
  • Old Pineville Premium Pub
  • el...

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Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte for dine-in or to-go — 2023

Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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National Pretzel Day 2023 — where to get free pretzels

Wednesday, April 26, 2023, is National Pretzel Day. Read on for a list of pretzel freebies, deals, and events!

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

Some deals are available in person, and don’t even require a...

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Matthews Beats ‘n Bites Outdoor Concert Series

The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series.

The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2023, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Image: Depositphotos

Each event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, as well as beer from a local...

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Carolina Panthers Hosting Draft Party at Bank of America Stadium April 27

The Carolina Panthers are hosting a 2023 Draft Party, presented by Bud Light, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC.

Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., and on-field stage programming, hosted by Panthers play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff, and Panthers legend Jake Delhomme, will start at 7:30...

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Kings Drive Art Walk May 6th and 7th

Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park.


Hours are:

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

It takes place on Little Sugar...

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SXSE: South by South End Music Festival at Protagonist Beer LoSo April 29

SXSE — South by South End Music Festival takes place at Protagonist Beer, 227 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

Admission...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023 — deals, events, and more

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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Regional Festival of India @ Matthews April 29

The very popular Festival of India is being planned for fall of 2023 at Belk Theater, but you don’t have to wait until then to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this very popular festival.

The India Association of Charlotte is partnering with the Town of Matthews to present the Regional Festival of India @ Matthews.

This...

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Yom Ha’atzmaut at Levine JCC April 26

The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is hosting a free community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This event is a celebration of Israel’s 75th Anniversary.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

It takes place at the Levine JCC, 5007 Providence...

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