The Levine Museum of the New South and Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture are presenting an event for MLK Day on Monday, January 16th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It takes place at both the Gantt Center, 5511 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, and Levine Museum, 401 S Tryon Street.

This is a free event for all ages.

Food...

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Monday, January 16th, 2023, is Martin Luther King Day. Please be aware of what’s open and closed on this federal holiday. The holiday affects public transit, government offices and ABC Stores (in Mecklenburg County.)

Also, learn how to honor Dr. King on MLK Day, and throughout the holiday weekend, at one of these MLK Day events in...

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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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If your New Year’s Resolution is to get your home more organized, you might need some home organization and storage products to do it, and you might as well save some money on them!

Right now, Amazon has some good deals on organization and storage products, from the kitchen to the garage to the bedroom and bath.

Here are some that got...

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LaLa Photography is offering a great deal on a Valentine Mini Event.

LaLa Photography’s studio is at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Valentine Photoshoot

On three weekends in January and February, 2023, LaLa Photography is...

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Join in for the first annual Plaza Midwood Mardi Gras Parade! It will take place on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., in front of the Vine Church, 2101 Belvedere Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

The parade will end in Midwood Park, 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue.

This is a free, fun, family event. Wear your purple, green and...

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There’s no better way to experience nature than to visit North Carolina State Parks.

Our library of hikes

Some of these parks get crowded on the weekend, so get there early. If it’s possible for you to go during the week, that will make a big difference.

We wanted to offer a...

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On Martin Luther King Day, January 16th, 2023, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with celebrations, art, conversations, marches, music and more.

We are adding events as they’re announced, so please keep checking back.

Also, check out our list of what’s open and closed on MLK Day in the Charlotte area.

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Petra’s Bar, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is a friendly neighborhood bar that includes a main bar with a stage, a taproom, an art gallery and a patio.

It frequently hosts excellent live music, pop-up vendor and art markets, dance parties, film screenings and much more. The events are...

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Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.

Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding...

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Black Child Development Institute Charlotte is teaming up with First Ward Child Development Center for a service project on Monday, January 16th, 2023, fro 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

At this MLK Day Call to Service event, you can help to refresh the outdoor learning environment at First Ward CDC, 600 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The Town of Davidson is holding a MLK Day event on Monday, January 16th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Town Hall, 216 S Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina.

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this event.

Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area.

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There are several events in Cabarrus County celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

These events are planned by the Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration Planning Committee of Concord-Cabarrus.

Read on to learn what’s happening in Cabarrus County, as well as a big list of MLK Day events across the Charlotte region.

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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.

If you’d...

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To honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Kings Mountain and Mauney Memorial Library welcome Bright Star Touring Theatre to perform “Meet Dr. King” at the Joy Performance Center, 202 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

The performance will take place Monday, January 16th, 2023, at 2 p.m....

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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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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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Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.

Please note that The Evening Muse is closed on Labor Day, September 5th, 2022, so there will be no open mic that day.

Make sure to check The...

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Charlotte Mini-Con, Charlotte’s longest running comic book convention, takes place Saturday, February 4th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Grady Cole Center, 310 North Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is $5. Guests 16 years and younger are admitted for free.

The Charlotte Mini-Con is brought to you by Heroes Aren’t Hard To...

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Whether you’re shopping for Valentine’s Day, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

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Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift but want to avoid the mad dash to the drugstore, or the overpriced flowers? Here are some ideas for Valentine gifts with a local twist. Celebrate your Valentine, while also celebrating the Queen City.

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MakerSpace Charlotte is a community where makers, programmers, scientists, engineers, students and creative minds have access to an unbelievable amount of equipment and building space.

The 2700 square foot space is at 900 Pressley Road, which is in Southwest Charlotte, convenient to I-77.

Members get 24-hour,...

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Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Road, operates year-round on Wednesday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s a large market, with three retail buildings of 15,000 square feet each, and a fourth, the “greenery shed,” with 21,000 square feet of...

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The Charlotte Knights’ Homer the Dragon knows how to win hearts. He’s got a special Valentine’s Day package available for purchase, and the best part? He will deliver it himself to your sweetheart.

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