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Charlotte Art Museums, Galleries and Events — a calendar

Charlotte, North Carolina, has a vibrant art culture. You can find visual art in museums, galleries, grass-roots exhibitions, and in murals all over the city. Visual artists often collaborate with musicians and dancers to create multi-media performances.

Read on for a calendar of upcoming art events. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but...

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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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Black History Month events in Charlotte 2023


Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout the Charlotte area with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures, film, and much more.

We’re putting together a list of some of the special events taking place in Charlotte for Black History Month in 2023, as well as a couple of places that have...

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12 Trending Deals on Amazon today, including a leather duffle bag, TV, rowing machine, more..

Whether you’re shopping for Valentine’s Day, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Sale
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Free Gumbo Night at Pilot Brewing Jan 30 (and more)

Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.


Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.

Coming Up

Free Gumbo Night
Monday, January 30th, 2023
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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February in Charlotte — the top things to do this month

February packs a lot into its 28 days! Plan your month with this list of the top things to do February, 2023, in Charlotte.

We’re highlighting ten major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge (and we do mean huge!) calendar of things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas in February. This calendar will be updated...

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Dys/Connect: A Digital Arts Center Showcase Jan 30

Dys/Connect is a multimedia, interactive, electroacoustic extravaganza from UNC Charlotte’s College of Arts + Architecture’s Digital Arts Center. It takes place at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, on Monday, January 30th, 2023.

The performances take place at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. In between, there will be an...

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Celebrate National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Feb 4 — where to celebrate in Charlotte
Photo: Depositphotos


Saturday, February 5th, 2022, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. If you’ve never celebrated this food holiday, or heard of it, well, in short, it’s a day to eat ice cream for breakfast. That’s all. But isn’t that enough?

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

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NoDaHood FestiFall Market — shop from 70 small businesses on one block in NoDa

NoDaHood Market is a seasonal market that spreads across several locations in NoDa. You can walk between them and check out a large number of local artists, artisans and businesses, while enjoying food and drinks at the hosting venues.

NoDaHood Valentine’s Market takes place Saturday, February 4th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m. There’s...

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Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $10, $15 and $20

As you’re planning Valentine’s Day, there are many ways to show your love for that special someone. We’ve put together a list of truly local Charlotte Valentine’s gifts, as well as a list of 50+ cheap dates in Charlotte.

If you’re shopping online, here are some frugal Valentine’s gifts in any price range.

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First Friday Gallery Crawl in South End Feb 3


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.

Hours for the different venues...

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Be Kind, Rewind! Free 90s Movie Series & free video game play at Camp North End

Every Friday in February and March of 2023, Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are bringing an indoor movie series to Camp North End.

Be Kind, Rewind will take place in the Historic Ford Building at 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your own chair.

The event will...

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Carowinds is staying open this winter — grab discount Carowinds tickets
Photo courtesy of Carowinds, via Groupon

For the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days.

Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it’s open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and...

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Baskin-Robbins: 31% off scoops on the 31st of the month


On the 31st of every month, Baskin Robbins is offering 31% off scoops all day at participating locations.

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.

Waffle cones, toppings and sundaes are excluded from the discount.

The...

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Easter Bunny Express at N.C. Transportation Museum

The Easter Bunny is visiting the N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, for four days! Tickets are on sale now. Scroll down for the dates, times, and ticket prices. Tickets are coming soon.

Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area.

Throughout the four day eggstravaganza, general...

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Half off tickets to Best of Charlotte Bridal Show March 19

Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is taking place on March 19th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC.

Tickets are $10, but if you use the promo code charlotteonthecheap tickets are half price.

The Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is headed to Camp North End for their most EPIC event yet! A one-of-a-kind wedding...

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Buy Pre-Sale Tickets for Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds at Mint Museum Uptown
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). The Village of Vauvenargues (detail), April 29-30, 1959, oil on canvas. Fundación Almine y Bernard Ruiz-Picasso para el Arte, Madrid. Image © FABA, Photo: Hugard & Vanoverschelde Photography. © 2023 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds

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Free Valentine’s Portraits and Flowers at Confetti Hearts Mural on Rail Trail

Get a FREE portrait of you and your Valentine in front of the Confetti Hearts Mural on the rail trail.

Head to The Design Center of the Carolinas, 101 West Worthington Avenue, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Confetti Hearts Mural by Evelyn Henson is located in the Desig Center, next to Petit Philippe....

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First Annual Black Film Series at Independent Picture House

The Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating Black History Month with its First Annual Black Film Series in February, 2023.

The series is presented in partnership with three screening partners who helped shape the programming if films: Classic Black Film Series, CineOdyssey Film Festival and...

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Groundhog Day in Charlotte

Groundhog Day takes place February 2nd of every year, and it’s on this day that specially designated groundhogs are called upon to predict the weather. If they see their shadow, winter is over, and if not, then we have six weeks to go.


Did you know that, for years, Charlotte had its own weather-predicting groundhog? Queen Charlotte,...

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Valentine’s Dinner for 2, including dessert, roses, and reusable bag, for $59.99 from The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market is offering a great deal for Valentine’s Day dinner. Get dinner for two for $59.99. Read on for the details of this offer, as well as some other specials The Fresh Market has in store for Valentine’s Day.

You might also be interested in a big list of places to get Valentine’s dinner in the Charlotte area...

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Upcoming events with Cabarrus Arts Council

Cabarrus Arts Council’s Galleries are in the historic courthouse, at 65 Union Street South, Concord, North Carolina.

The galleries are free to visit.


Art on the Go
Monday, February 7th, 2023
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Logan Recreation Center
151 Rone Avenue SW, Concord, NC
Free

Cabarrus Arts Council will bring the craft...

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ArtBreak at Mint Museum Uptown Feb 16 — free guided 30-minute lunchtime tour
Mint Museum Uptown. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Each month, one of the museums that’s a part of Levine Center for the Arts presents ArtBreak, a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour. This is a chance to take a break from your work day and experience some art.

Levine Center for the Arts Museums are:

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
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Muggles Market Feb 5


Muggles Market is described as “Like real life Etsy for Geeks.” It features artists and artisans who create products across all fandoms, from Harry Potter to Doctor Who and everything in between.

Muggles Market takes place Sunday, February 5th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Queens Sports Complex, 2229 Tyvola Road, Charlotte.

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Hot Glass Alley Open Demo Feb 17


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...

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McColl Center — Artist Talk: A Conversation with the Winter/Spring Artists-In-Residence
McColl Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

McColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events.

Artist Talk with McColl Center Artists-in-Residence

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