Clothing company Dhvani has switched from making activewear to, instead, creating much-needed reusable face masks. They are allowing everyone to request one online. The face masks are free, and so is shipping. Request your face mask now. We can tell... Read the whole entry...» 
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» 
Although dine-in is not available at restaurants right now, restaurant takeout and delivery are. It's a very good time to consider doing just that, because not only can it give you a welcome change with your meals, and something to look... Read the whole entry...» 
Libraries aren't what they used to be. Yes, they are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it's been a while since you visited one of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's branches, you might be surprised... Read the whole entry...» 
Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their...
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Popbar in NoDa, at 3123 N Davidson Street, has a special deal to sweeten up your weekend.
From Friday, April 24th, to Sunday, April 26th, get 6 pops, plus an orange insulated cooler, for $25. 
You can order in advance by calling 980-237-9750. When... Read the whole entry...» 
EduHam is a program from Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History that helps kids create their own pieces, using history as inspiration. Almost 2,000 schools have participated in EduHam, and right now, a family... Read the whole entry...» 
Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» 
MerleFest is not taking place this year. This festival, which celebrates “traditional plus” music, has been taking place on Wilkes Community College since 1988, as a fundraiser for the college, and in memory of Eddy Merle Watson. ... Read the whole entry...» 
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. But with our... Read the whole entry...» | 
