They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it’s at.

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much...

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Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy is the Charlotte region’s only traditional hung gar kung fu school. It’s at 514 North Main Street, Troutman.

Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy will be presenting the Lion Dance for the Chinese New Year at several Charlotte area locations in 2023.

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As you’re planning Valentine’s Day, there are many ways to show your love for that special someone. We’ve put together a list of truly local Charlotte Valentine’s gifts, as well as a list of 50+ cheap dates in Charlotte.

If you’re shopping online, here are some frugal Valentine’s gifts in any price range.

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Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout the Charlotte area with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures, film, and much more.

We’re putting together a list of some of the special events taking place in Charlotte for Black History Month in 2023, as well as a couple of places that have...

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Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what’s on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap. These are concerts and music events that are free or cheap! Please note that you should still tip the musician if you can, and purchase a drink if the event is at a bar/brewery/coffee shop.

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Every Friday in February and March of 2023, Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are bringing an indoor movie series to Camp North End.

Be Kind, Rewind will take place in the Historic Ford Building at 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your own chair.

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Charlotte Disc Golf Club is offering a FREE Putter Clinic on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Eastway Park, 423 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC.

If you don’t have discs, there will be discs to borrow.

Whether you’re new to disc golf or want to improve your putting, come on out to the clinic!

There will be games...

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Pub crawls abound on St. Patrick’s Day, but the granddaddy of them all in Charlotte is Rich & Bennett. The 21st Annual Rich & Bennett’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl takes place Saturday, March 11th, 2023.

Check-in is between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pub Crawl Party Lot, 300 N Brevard Street, Charlotte. The event...

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VisArt Video, at 3102 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Local filmmaker Jinna Kim will be providing delicious dumplings and Asian snacks for the screening of his two short films.

Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte!

Afterwards...

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Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in January, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from January 20th to 29th, 2023.

This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing.

During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three...

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How well do you know your video game music? Put your knowledge to the test at Name That Tune on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at 7 p.m., at Temple’s Edge, 189 N Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

A trio of outstanding musicians will play the music from both modern and retro video games. See how many songs you can identify.

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The Thirsty Beaver, at 1225 Central Avenue, is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 8 p.m.

Live music by The Loose Lugnuts all night!

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The Lunar New Year takes place January 22nd, 2023, and is celebrated all month long. Read on to learn how to celebrate in the Charlotte area.

Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it’s also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea.

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit for most Asian...

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Table for two? For the 15th year, select Waffle House restaurants are pulling out all the stops and setting the stage for a romantic Valentine’s evening — complete with Valentine-themed decorations, candles, and soft dinner music.

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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Queen City Lion Dance is a cultural dance group that shares the love of its culture through dance. The Lion Dance is a traditional dance in some Asian cultures that’s traditionally performed for the Lunar New Year.

Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte!

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February packs a lot into its 28 days! Plan your month with this list of the top things to do this February in Charlotte.

We’re highlighting ten major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge (and we do mean huge!) calendar of things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas in February. This calendar will be updated all...

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Dogs have always been valued guests at U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, but they get their own festival, on February 11th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The open air market that had been at the old Eastland Mall site for years (the Charlotte Open Air Market or Central Flea Market), before being displaced in 2021, has found a new home, thanks to a partnership between the public and private sectors in Charlotte.

Now officially called El Mercadito, it is at 1720...

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The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club will be hosting the 40th Annual Showcase of Woodcarvings on April 15th and 16th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each day. It takes place at CPCC’s Worrell Building, 1228 Elizabeth Avenue.

This is the largest woodcarving show in the Southeast with work from more than 150 artists. The theme of the show is...

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Maker’s Market is a mini market that pops up at different locations around Charlotte with handmade and local vendors.

You can see their upcoming markets on their Facebook page. Also, make sure to verify all dates and times on the Facebook page.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte...

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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.

The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of ...

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St. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way. Although the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade is not taking place, there’s a parade in Fort Mill, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Green River Revival, Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Rock Hill, bar crawls, and many...

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Where to Ski in North Carolina

There are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North Carolina mountains, near Boone: Sugar Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mtn., and Beech Mountain Ski Resort.

Wolf Ridge is in Mars Hill, near Asheville. Cataloochee Ski Area is in...

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The law firm Mehta & McConnell, PLLC, is providing FREE rides home on holidays, to help to keep our community safe.

If you’ve been drinking, take an Uber, Lyft or cab home and then submit a copy of your receipt and your photo ID to Mehta & McConnell and you’ll get reimbursed for your ride.

Reimbursement is limited to the...

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Poet Laureate of North Carolina, Jaki Shelton Green, will be doing a poetry reading at The Urban Reader Bookstore on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

This is a free event.

Poet Laureate of Charlotte, Junious “Jay” Ward will be introducing Jaki Shelton Green.

The Urban Reader Bookstore is at 440 East McCullough...

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Heist Brewery, 2909 North Davidson Street, hosts live music, often with no cover.

Heist has a good lunch and dinner menu, and although the start time for the music is sometimes past dinner hours (start time varies), they also have a “Quick Bites” menu that includes a number of flatbread creations, wings, spinach dip and more. ...

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The Baxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at Baxter Village Town Center, 900 Market Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Baxter Village is one block off I-77 at exit 85 in South Carolina.

Both are...

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Woodlawn Community Fellowship is inviting the community to a free family movie night.

On Saturday, January 28th, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m., cozy up with your family inside for Muppets Most Wanted.

Pizza and popcorn will be provided.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!...

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Rock Hill’s Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival is worth that short drive down I-77.

St. Patrick’s Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes place at Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 4 to 9 p.m.

There will be live music, inflatables, balloon art,...

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BCDI-Charlotte is hosting a free public screening of Clarissa’s Battle — Growth of a Movement on January 25th, 2023, at 5 p.m., at Hickory Grove Library, 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC.

All Child Early Care and Education Professionals will receive approved DCDEE Credit Hours. The event includes a discussion and light...

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Rock Hill’s annual Come See Me spring festival will take place April 13th to 22nd, 2023. It’s jam packed with activities and events.

Read on for a list of some of the highlights of the festival, but make sure to check out the complete schedule on comeseeme.org.

Parade
6:30 to 8:30...

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Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2023.

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.

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like:

• Trivia
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Circle K pours more than 120 million cups of coffee at its 7,000+ U.S. locations every year, and on January 25th, that coffee will be FREE.

On January 25th, 2023, come on by to Circle K, personalize your coffee via the self-serve coffee machine and then take your coffee to the register. That’s all. You don’t need a coupon and...

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You can spend as much as you want on a date, but spending a lot is not required in Charlotte.

Here are some ideas for cheap date nights (or days) in the Charlotte area. Many of these dates are free, and none are too pricy.

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Levine Museum of the New South has reopened at its new location, 401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. This is beside the Green, between Bernardin’s Restaurant and the Three Wells Fargo lobby.

It’s now free to visit, any day that it’s open. Read on to learn about the current exhibits and upcoming events.

Men of Change Exhibit

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Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about spring consignment sales for 2023. Some spring consignment sales in Charlotte start in February.

Save loads of money on clothes for yourself and your kids. Most of these sales are for kids’ clothing, toys and accessories, but there is at least one in the...

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DSU and Winthrop University are presenting a Lunar New Year Celebration.

The event takes place Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 8 p.m. at Richardson Ballroom, at DiGiorgio Student Union, 2020 Alumni Drive, Rock Hill, SC.

The celebration will feature lion dancers, a guzheng performance and a lecture from Dr. Catherine Chang.

Admission is $5...

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If you’re planning for Valentine’s Day in Charlotte, check out our growing list of Valentine’s Day parties, markets, and gatherings of all kind.

We’re not forgetting those among us who don’t have a romantic partner. Many of these ideas are perfect for enjoy with a friend, with family, or on...

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Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is presenting Matthews Comic-Con on Saturday, January 28th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It will take place at the Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

Enjoy comics, cosplay, games, art food trucks and more. There will be a costume...

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Saturday, February 5th, 2022, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. If you’ve never celebrated this food holiday, or heard of it, well, in short, it’s a day to eat ice cream for breakfast. That’s all. But isn’t that enough?

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

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The 19th Annual Charlotte Jewish Festival takes place February 4th to 26th, 2023, with two bonus films in January. The film festival includes opening and closing receptions. Some of the events include Q&As with filmmakers or other presentations.

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Lake Norman friends, this is for you! If you’re having trouble digging through the mountains of events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s Event Calendar to find things happening near you, you’ll want to bookmark this page.

This list will be automatically updated with all the events on...

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