May 20th, 2023, marks the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year.

Influential Charlotte (then called Charlottetown) men declared themselves “free and independent” of the British crown. The declaration was read on...

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One of the main reasons that Charlotte on the Cheap reaches so many people is because of word of mouth. We’d like to thank our newsletter subscribers for spreading the word by running a contest throughout the month of May.

By the way, our daily newsletter was named by Queen City Nerve as the best newsletter in Charlotte!

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On Sunday, June 4 2023, the Charlotte Knights are playing the Nashville Sounds at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC. This is an afternoon game that starts at 1:05 p.m.

Courtesy of Oklahoma Joe’s, maker of smokers and grills, this game is Joe-nanza, and is FREE to all people named Joe, Joseph, Joey, JoJo, Josie, or some...

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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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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, 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.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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Culture Blocks connects communities with responsive arts, science, and history experiences close to residents’ homes. The program engages with creative individuals and organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, and/or history to present programs in specific geographic areas. Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County,...

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Walking in nature is special in every season, and in the springtime and summer, one of the delights is the wide variety of wildflowers that bloom in our region.

If you love wildflowers, one helpful resource is the North Carolina Plant Society. The Southern Piedmont Chapter, which includes the Charlotte area, presents a wide variety of programs,...

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, in Albemarle, NC, rescues and cares for abandoned and neglected senior and special needs animals.

They provide sanctuary, safe housing, nutritious food, medical care, and lots of love to dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, goats, alpacas, and, yes, one naughty donkey.

It’s just under...

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Cabela’s, at 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill, SC, is hosting an archery weekend for kids on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

At this free event test your skills at the inflatable...

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Davidson Lands Conservancy is hosting Spring NatureFest at Roosevelt Wilson Park, 420 Griffith Street, Davidson, NC, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This free event features nature activities, educational opportunities, fishing, live animals and more family fun.

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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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Lake Norman friends, this is for you! If you’re having trouble digging through the mountains of events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s Event Calendar to find things happening near you, you’ll want to bookmark this page.

This list will be automatically updated with all the events on...

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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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Prosperity Village is hosting Markets at the Green on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 5334 Docia Crossing Road. (That’s near Prosperity Church Road, in the north part of Charlotte, a few minutes from Northlake Mall.)

More than 50 vendors will be at the event.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and...

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Piedmont Choral Society is an all-volunteer choir that includes singers from across the community. It’s directed by Joseph Judge, associate professor of music at Pfeiffer University. Dr. Don Simmons is the accompanist.

Learn all about the various community bands, orchestras and choirs in Charlotte, and how you can participate.

It...

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Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, offers events throughout the year, some of which are free. Read about a couple of upcoming event, as well as the exhibits at the museum.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums!

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films.

Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well.

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RSVP South End, at 225 Fairwood Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Country Music Night every Thursday, from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Admission is free.

The event is currently scheduled every Thursday from May 18 to September 7, 2023.

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QC Concerts is presenting Angels in America, in two parts. This play by American playwright Tony Kushner that won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award for Best Play, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. The show is for adults and will be performed in two parts with two chances to see it. It follows both real and imaginary...

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St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is returning May 18th to 20th, 2023.

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

It takes place at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Activities will take place inside the Parish Center and outside.

Admission is free.

Festival...

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A new outdoor concert series, SouthPark After 5, will take place at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC.

It kicks off April 20, 2023, and will take place every Thursday through May 25, 2023 at 5 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...

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Every Thursday, from May through September, LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, hosts LangTree Live, a free concert series.

The events take place from 6:30 to 9 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.

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting the Trail of History Festival on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Midtown Park, 510 S Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC. This is a rescheduled date, due to weather.

This is the first year for this annual, one-day event that celebrates the history, growth and development of...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and...

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Providence United Methodist Church, at 2810 Providence Road, offers free chamber music concerts throughout the year. The Providence Chamber Music Recital Series presents top-notch music to the community. Scroll down to see a description of the concerts. The concerts take place on Sundays evenings.

Remaining Schedule of Providence Chamber...

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Cheerwine brings the Cheerwine Festival back to historic downtown Salisbury on May 20th, 2023, from noon to 10 p.m.

This is a free festival for the whole family that celebrates Cheerwine’s 100+ years in Salisbury.

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

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.

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Interested in meeting some local Charlotte residents from the past? The Mecklenburg Historical Association Docents are presenting Voices from the Past, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a rescheduled date.

The event will be held in Elmwood/Pinewood Cemeteries where many of the “residents” will...

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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.

The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to...

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The Charlotte area is home to a large number of community bands, orchestras and choirs. The membership varies. Some are made up of professional or almost-professional musicians, and some are open to anyone with an interest in performing.

Whether you’ve performed professionally and are looking for a new music community, or you...

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York County Library, at 138 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC, is hosting LibraryCon on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

This is a family-friendly comic & pop culture convention. Free to attend.

Meet guest authors, play games, compete in cosplay contests, and much more.

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