Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in January, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from January 20th to 29th, 2023.

This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing.

During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s MeckTech Computer Kit Program distributes free laptops to Mecklenburg County adults without a home computer.

Each kit includes a refurbished laptop optimized for accessing the internet, joining virtual meetings, creating documents, and more.

MeckTech applications opens on January 19th, 2023, for...

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

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

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Table for two? For the 15th year, select Waffle House restaurants are pulling out all the stops and setting the stage for a romantic Valentine’s evening — complete with Valentine-themed decorations, candles, and soft dinner music.

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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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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.

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The Lunar New Year takes place January 22nd, 2023, and is celebrated all month long. Read on to learn how to celebrate in the Charlotte area.

Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it’s also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea.

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit for most Asian...

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How well do you know your video game music? Put your knowledge to the test at Name That Tune on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at 7 p.m., at Temple’s Edge, 189 N Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

A trio of outstanding musicians will play the music from both modern and retro video games. See how many songs you can identify.

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Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift but want to avoid the mad dash to the drugstore, or the overpriced flowers? Here are some ideas for Valentine gifts with a local twist. Celebrate your Valentine, while also celebrating the Queen City.

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Charlotte Disc Golf Club is offering a FREE Putter Clinic on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Eastway Park, 423 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC.

If you don’t have discs, there will be discs to borrow.

Whether you’re new to disc golf or want to improve your putting, come on out to the clinic!

There will be games...

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BCDI-Charlotte is hosting a free public screening of Clarissa’s Battle — Growth of a Movement on January 25th, 2023, at 5 p.m., at Hickory Grove Library, 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC.

All Child Early Care and Education Professionals will receive approved DCDEE Credit Hours. The event includes a discussion and light...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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Queen City Lion Dance is a cultural dance group that shares the love of its culture through dance. The Lion Dance is a traditional dance in some Asian cultures that’s traditionally performed for the Lunar New Year.

Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte!

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The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its Holi Festival on Saturday, March 12th, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m.

This is a free event for the whole community. The event is weather-dependent.

Photo: Depositphotos

Holi is a popular Hindu festival. It’s also known as the “Festival of Love,”...

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Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what’s on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap. These are concerts and music events that are free or cheap! Please note that you should still tip the musician if you can, and purchase a drink if the event is at a bar/brewery/coffee shop.

If you’d...

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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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Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2023.

From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids’ festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to...

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like:

• Trivia
• ...

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They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it’s at.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte...

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a presented by Charlotte Center City Partners.

It is returning to Uptown Charlotte March 31st to April 16th, 2023, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations,...

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Circle K pours more than 120 million cups of coffee at its 7,000+ U.S. locations every year, and on January 25th, that coffee will be FREE.

On January 25th, 2023, come on by to Circle K, personalize your coffee via the self-serve coffee machine and then take your coffee to the register. That’s all. You don’t need a coupon and...

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VisArt Video, at 3102 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Local filmmaker Jinna Kim will be providing delicious dumplings and Asian snacks for the screening of his two short films.

Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte!

Afterwards...

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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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You can spend as much as you want on a date, but spending a lot is not required in Charlotte.

Here are some ideas for cheap date nights (or days) in the Charlotte area. Many of these dates are free, and none are too pricy.

Got more ideas for cheap date nights in the Charlotte area?...

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens’ Valentine’s event is back, expanded and in an in-person format.

The Orchid Festival and Ganache in the Gardens will take place February 11th and 12th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m. each day.

Most of the events will take place at Cone University Center, 9025 University Road, with selected events at...

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Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer-drinking community.

You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at...

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The Thirsty Beaver, at 1225 Central Avenue, is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 8 p.m.

Live music by The Loose Lugnuts all night!

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Christmas might be over, but Amazon is continuing to offer special deals. Its promotions includes many items that you might have wished you had received as gifts. Or if you’re returning a gift, look here for great deals on what you really want.

We’re listing a few deals below that seem like they might be a good fit, and have...

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Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is presenting Matthews Comic-Con on Saturday, January 28th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It will take place at the Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

Enjoy comics, cosplay, games, art food trucks and more. There will be a costume...

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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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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.

The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of ...

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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.

Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you...

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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.

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Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy is the Charlotte region’s only traditional hung gar kung fu school. It’s at 514 North Main Street, Troutman.

Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy will be presenting the Lion Dance for the Chinese New Year at several Charlotte area locations in 2023.

Learn about more ways...

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Charlotte Mini-Con, Charlotte’s longest running comic book convention, takes place Saturday, February 4th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Grady Cole Center, 310 North Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is $5. Guests 16 years and younger are admitted for free.

The Charlotte Mini-Con is brought to you by Heroes Aren’t Hard To...

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