There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

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Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

“Beat the Pump” — Gas Price Promotion

The high gas prices are no joke, but Krispy Kreme is trying...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday 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, but, of course, the definition of...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Hello Spring”...

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Calvary Lutheran Church, at 950 Bradley Street, Concord, is hosting a free outdoor concert on Sunday, May 1st, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:30 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.

The jazz concert...

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community,...

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One of North Carolina’s newest craft beverage experiences is the Cheers! Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville. And one of the neatest ways to explore the trail is via the Cheers! Trail Passport.

The passport serves as a guide to 24 tasting rooms along the state’s only trail that features beer, wine, cider and mead. The...

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

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Gōl and PWX present Luchamania on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Gōl, 704 Morris Street, Charlotte.

Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

Watch some of the best luchadores battle it out in Uptown Charlotte.

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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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After a fall schedule in 2021, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s very popular music festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2022.

The dates are April 29th to May 1st, 2022.

The festival features multiple music artists, but Tuck Fest is more than just a music festival. It also features many...

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The very popular Festival of India is being planned for fall of 2022 at Belk Theater, but you don’t have to wait until then to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this very popular festival.

The India Association of Charlotte is partnering with the Town of Matthews to present the inaugural Regional Festival of India @ Matthews.

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from June 10th to October 28th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville.

A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring your own...

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The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is presenting Hype Man through May 7th, 2022. It will take place at the Hadley Theatre, at Queens University of Charlotte, 2132 Radcliffe Avenue, Charlotte.

From April 20th to May 7th, 2022, the show will take place Wednesday through Sunday.

Every Wednesday will be “pay what you want.”...

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is returning! It will take place every Thursday from May 12th to September 29th, 2022, 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....

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The Levine Center for the Arts is continuing Wednesday Night Live in 2022.

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 African-American Arts...

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Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Kings Drive Art Walk is traditionally the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park, but it hasn’t been held in the springtime since before the pandemic started.

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If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, or you rely on McDonald’s when you’re in a hurry, you’re at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald’s. As always, participation may vary.

Also, scroll down for a huge list of food deals at many restaurants!

6-piece...

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Front Porch Sundays, the popular monthly vendor market takes place the first Sunday of the month for the rest of the year.

This season, it’s at Atherton, at 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte.

Enjoy shopping from 70+ local vendors and artisans, as well as food trucks, coffee, and more.

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Charlotte’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are coming back. Read on for a list of restaurant deals, and then keep reading for a list of Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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BrightFire Music & Arts Festival is a brand new event for Charlotte, and it’s unlike any other festival we’ve seen.

It takes place Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Historic Rural...

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Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins Street, in the South End, hosts frequent events, many of which are free to attend.

Here are a few upcoming events. You can see more on their Facebook page.

Free Boxing Pop-Up Workout
Sunday, May 1st, 2022
Sunday, May 15th, 2022
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free (but follow one of the above links and...

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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.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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Buzzed Viking Brewing Company, at 1048 Copperfield Boulevard, Concord, is a locally owned, full-service brewery. It features a large outdoor patio and balcony with cornhole and giant Jenga.

Buzzed Viking hosts many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Here are a few...

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Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month with a fun, free event at Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte.

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.

Jam by the Lake takes place on Saturday, April...

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Carolinas Black Restaurant Week is taking place from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022.

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Charlotte’s best kept secret for savvy shoppers is Vista Auction. Ever wonder what happens to the overstocks and returns at Amazon, Home Depot, Kohl’s, and other big retailers?

Are you looking for an Amazon overstock store in Charlotte, NC? Vista Auction is better than you imagined, because you can shop from home! No digging...

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Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2022.

From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids’ festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to...

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