February 7th and 8th, 2020, are going to be the busiest days of the year when it comes to art and culture, thanks to ASC's Connect with Culture Days. Art workshops, dance classes, concerts, and much more will be taking place in every corner of... Read the whole entry...» Opera Carolina is presenting a free family opera, The Ugly Duckling, at several free performances around the region, including some parts of Charlotte, plus York County, Gaston County and Stanly County. Scroll down for the schedule, and for some... Read the whole entry...» Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early at the Annual Love Pawty at Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, on Saturday, February 8th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. There will be a doggie kissing both, and $10 dog washes.... Read the whole entry...» Epiphany Lutheran Church, at 2370 West Main Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina, hosts the Annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday, February 8th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and there is plenty to enjoy for free at as well.... Read the whole entry...»
Plan your weekend on the cheap with this list of free events around Charlotte from Friday, February 7th, to Sunday, February 9th, 2020. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily emails ... Read the whole entry...» The 2020 Queen City Black Heritage Festival, themed “Past, Present, & Future,” will feature performances, more than 40 black owned companies, crafts, culture, food, art and information. It takes place Saturday, February 8th, 2020,... Read the whole entry...» 2020 Charlotte Mini-Con takes place Saturday, February 8th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Westin Charlotte, 601 S College Street. Admission is $5, and free for those 18 and under. Please bring ID to prove your youth if you're 15-18... Read the whole entry...» SHRED Skatedeck Art Show and Auction is an annual event that raises money for families of children with exceptional medical needs. The fundraiser is through the auction and art show of custom-painted skatedecks (and more.) This year it takes place... Read the whole entry...» Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics take place once a month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The clinics take about 15 to 30 minutes. Check in by 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by parents. Coming up: February 8th: Love Note Holder ... Read the whole entry...» Markets are popping up all over Charlotte. You'll find them in large venues like the Park Expo & Conference Center, in breweries, in arts venues, and more. Some focus on handmade items, some on vintage goods, some on art, some are flea... Read the whole entry...» Looking for things to do today and tomorrow in Charlotte? We've compiled an ever-growing list of free and cheap events in the Charlotte area. We're adding events to our calendar all the time, including festivals, movies, concerts, food... Read the whole entry...» Bring the kids to the Family Dance Party at Roxbury Nightclub, 116 W. 5th Street, on Saturday, February 8th, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10. You can purchase then at the above link and they will also be available at the door. ... Read the whole entry...» Petra's Bar, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is a friendly neighborhood bar that includes a main bar with a stage, a taproom, an art gallery and a patio. It frequently hosts excellent live music, pop-up vendor and art markets,... Read the whole entry...» Bob Peters, one of the top mixologists in Charlotte, teaches how to make delicious cocktails at “Mixology with Bob Peters” at Earl's Grocery, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue. Bob has won recognition from many publications. Some of the topics... Read the whole entry...» Arts+ is offering classes and workshops at its new location at The Bridge, 4100 Raleigh Street. This is next door to Charlotte Art League, and within walking distance from the Sugar Creek Road stop on the Blue Line. Arts+ provides arts... Read the whole entry...» 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.... Read the whole entry...» Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we've put together a list of resources for you to explore. It's important to know that registration for some of the camps... Read the whole entry...» Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists' work often extends to alteration of the building... Read the whole entry...» UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events. Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and then about some of the upcoming events, including the Gardens' annual... Read the whole entry...» IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, presents lots of family-friendly events. All of these events are free. Some of them are available only to IKEA Family Member. Becoming an IKEA Family Member is a good idea, because it gets you freebies and... Read the whole entry...» Providence Swing Dance offers a free East Coast swing dance class, followed by an open swing dance floor, the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. This a FREE event held at Christ Lutheran Church, Providence Campus, 4519 Providence Road, from 6:30... Read the whole entry...» Promenade's Blue Cross NC has partnered with Yoga Your Way to Better Running to offer free yoga every Saturday. The classes are currently scheduled for the following dates in 2020. The Saturday sessions are 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and the... Read the whole entry...» Looking for a restaurant for Valentine's Day in Charlotte? Here are some restaurants where you can get a Valentine's Dinner for $30/person or less. This doesn't mean that you can get anything on the menu for that price, but that... Read the whole entry...» There is no shortage of things to do around Charlotte for Valentine's Day, 2020, but let's face it. They can be expensive. You can feel pressured to spend a lot of money to prove your love. But a famous person (or maybe four famous... Read the whole entry...» |