Luke Kuechly, the legendary former Panthers linebacker, will be a virtual guest teacher with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools on Monday, April 20th, 2020, at 12 p.m. Learning with Luke is free and open to the public! Tune in at ... Read the whole entry...» Companies are offering freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. There hasn't been a more challenging time in recent history to be a healthcare worker, and just by showing... Read the whole entry...» A Charlotte area farm, Peace N Peas Farm, is home to some amazing animals, including a mini-donkey named Mambo, plus horses, chickens, and ducks. Are your virtual meetings getting a little dull? Invite one of these local animals to your next... 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...» Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be hosting Mondays with Michelle Obama, on Mondays at 12 p.m. Starting April 20th, 2020, Obama will read to kids each Monday, through May 11th, 2020. This program is part of a partnership between Penguin Young... 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...» Taco Bell is giving back with a FREE Flamin' Hot or Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos to everyone in America. On April 21, all drive-thru customers will receive a complimentary seasoned beef Doritos Locos Taco — no purchase necessary. The offer is... Read the whole entry...» If you've ever wanted to research the history of your house, your neighborhood, or other location in Charlotte, you'll be interested in a new resource, CharlotteHistoryToolkit.com. This website just debuted this month (April of 2020.)... Read the whole entry...» Have you been thinking about a Sam's Club membership? Here's a great way to try it out and check the fit. For a limited time, Groupon is offering NEW memberships only for up to 62% off regular price, plus a handful of other perks and freebies. ... Read the whole entry...» Carnegie Hall is presenting a free series, Live with Carnegie Hall. This series will feature some of the world's finest artists as they share behind-the-scenes stories, excerpts from past performances, and live musical moments. The episodes can... Read the whole entry...» The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. The streams will begin on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will... Read the whole entry...» Tai Chi Mike is hosting free Tai Chi/Qigong classes via Zoom. In addition to twice weekly classes, there's also a special event for National Tai Chi Day. Although the classes are free, donations are greatly appreciated. Follow links, below,... Read the whole entry...» 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...» Get a one year BJ's Inner Circle Membership right now for just $20. It's normally $55. The membership gains you access to BJ's Wholesale Club, as well as to BJs.com. You'll get a second Membership card for a household member.... Read the whole entry...» |