Showmars, the southern-style Greek chain, is now selling groceries. Responding to both the closing of dine-in eating (and the fact that take-out and delivery alone can't pay the bills), and to the difficulty of getting necessary groceries,... Read the whole entry...» 
You might be getting a partial refund from your car insurance company. With so many people staying off the roads, insurance companies are sending some money back to customers. Some are also extending a grace period for cancellations, if...
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The November 2019 Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway concert will be streamed for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. ET. You can watch it on Playbill and BroadwayCares.org. The evening raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights... Read the whole entry...» 
Watch The Disney Family Singalong on Thursday, April 16th, 2020, at 8 p.m., on ABC. Here's the latest information from ABC.com. More celebrity guests join “The Disney Family Singalong,” hosted by Ryan Seacrest, for a night of magic... Read the whole entry...» 
Levine Museum of the New South, at 200 E. Seventh Street, is closed to the public at this time, but it is occasionally offering a virtual event. Learn about an upcoming event, and then keep reading for a big list of virtual events of all kinds.... 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...» 
You're probably at home reading this. To minimize risk, you should be heading to the grocery store as little as possible, and waiting until you have a list of things to buy, rather than heading there for one or two items. But maybe... Read the whole entry...» 
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should...
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Beerly Funny is a stand-up comedy production effort that started from a desire to showcase, promote and share comedy as an art form, while also supporting local businesses. Beerly Funny shows are no more than $15, and sometimes free. Beerly Funny... Read the whole entry...» 
With live shows on hold, Charlotte musicians are coming into your living room (from a distance.) Lots of live streams are being planned, and Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all the information, through its new Music Anywhere CLT Facebook... 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...» 
Earth Day is coming up, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Unfortunately, in-person Earth Day celebrations aren't taking place this year, but TreesCharlotte has come up with a great way to give back to the earth... 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...» 
You might have some questions about the federal stimulus check. Do I qualify for a stimulus check? When will I get a stimulus check? How much will my stimulus check be? What if I don't have direct deposit set up? What if I haven't filed... Read the whole entry...» 
Trivia nights are back in Charlotte! They are just happening virtually. Read on to learn about some opportunities to test your knowledge! Mindless Minutia Trivia Mindless Minutia hosts many trivia nights throughout Charlotte, and for now, it's... Read the whole entry...» | 
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
