Most parents were “homeschooling” their children, not by choice, for the last few months of the 2019/2020 school year. And now, the 2020/2021 school year looms ahead, with more uncertainty than we've ever faced before. Will schools be open for... Read the whole entry...» 
A new drive-thru soda show, sip co., is opening at 50 Branchview Drive, Concord. It will feature classic sodas with fun flavors and real fruit.
It will also feature sparkling water-based drinks and energy drink mixes. Plus sugar cookies! 
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Outdoor movies are a staple of summer entertainment for families. Normally there are at least 10 outdoor movie series throughout the Charlotte area. They're a fun night out, usually including kids' activities, like face painting,... Read the whole entry...» 
We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's still mostly virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on... Read the whole entry...» 
Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are nature's fireworks, and they are definitely not canceled! On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive from... Read the whole entry...» 
Sweetwater Farms, 14412 Beatties Ford Road, in Huntersville, is just outside of Charlotte, but can feel like it's miles away, with plenty of open space, gardens and a menagerie of rescued farm animals, including chickens, horses (including...
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JazzArts Charlotte's mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support. Since live events are temporarily on hold, JazzArts Charlotte is offering some... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte Center City Partners is presenting a new weekly variety show, CLT After Dark. CLT After Dark is an interactive virtual variety show featuring music, comedy, theater and dance. It will be hosted by local musician Noel Freidline, who will... Read the whole entry...» 
This is not an optimal time for live music, but Charlotte live music is alive and kicking. Many Charlotte artists are offering virtual concerts, and we're starting to see some drive-in concerts as well. Looking for concerts this weekend (and... Read the whole entry...» 
In these times, we want to help Charlotte area businesses reach their customers and help readers find the services they need. And we all like a deal. So we've created Charlotte on the Cheap Deals.
Businesses can list discounts or deals.... Read the whole entry...» 
The Music Yard is an outdoor setting for live music in the South End. It's on 2433 South Blvd., between Mac's Speed Shop and SouthBound. The Music Yard is hosting Drive-In Concerts this summer. The cost is per car, and depends on the... Read the whole entry...» 
The Allen Fishing Access Area, also known as The Hot Hole, is a popular fishing area at 425 The Hot Hole, Belmont. Starting July 12th, it will also be a place to enjoy live music one Sunday a month. You'll be able to listen to the concerts... Read the whole entry...»
There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating, with some new rules... Read the whole entry...» 
Metropolitan's fall music series, Music at the Met, takes place Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from July 16th to October 29th, 2020. It's free to attend. The acoustic concert series features local talented singer/songwriters. ... Read the whole entry...» 
Face masks protect other people around you, especially if you have the virus and don't know it.
By increasing the percentage of people wearing face masks, and continuing to practice social distancing, we can slow the spread, protect our... Read the whole entry...» 
If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by...
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The Carolina Renaissance Festival has announced that it will not be opening in the fall of 2020, as organizers have determined that they can not open safely. From the press release: Due to continuing health and safety concerns related to COVID-19,... Read the whole entry...»
We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's has a lot of virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. Also during this time we're including some events that are more... Read the whole entry...» 
U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, offers free Yoga through September. It takes place at South Ridge. (Scroll down for a map.) Parking is $6 per car, but you can buy a parking pass for $50 and that will get you into... Read the whole entry...» 
Starting in August, Walmart will be providing much-needed family entertainment by transforming parking lots in some of its store parking lots into contact-free drive-in movie theaters. Whether or not Walmart brings drive-in movies to the Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals,... Read the whole entry...» 
Midwood Entertainment and Codex Sound recently launched No Contact Concert Series, which features weekly performances broadcast live from a 14,000 square foot warehouse in Hickory. As full time music industry professionals whose heaviest work season... Read the whole entry...»  UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens The Charlotte region is home to several very different public gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with... Read the whole entry...» 
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that includes music, dance, and acrobatics.
As part of the Arts & Science Council's Culture Blocks program, Queen City GINGA Project is offering FREE Capoeira classes on Saturdays from July 18th... Read the whole entry...» 
The Chinese Lantern Festival, at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, originally scheduled for August 28th to October 18th, has been rescheduled to October 15th to January 3rd, 2020. In addition, the Garden has made some other changes to create a safe... Read the whole entry...» | 
