| Spring/Easter Mini Session with LaLa Photography for $29 — reservations requiredWin $25 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s Clearance Event February 25-26Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend20 Best Presidents Day Sales on AmazonFirst Annual Plaza Midwood Mardi Gras Parade Feb 18Popbar: Grand Re-Opening in Camp North End with Freebie Feb 18Win 10 Pounds of Local Grass-Fed Ground Beef from True Cut Ranch13 Mardi Gras celebrations in Charlotte in 2023, plus 7 places to get King CakeSave $10 on tickets to Charlotte Ideas Festival eventsJudge a Banana Bread Competition at Community Culinary School of CharlotteA Celebration of Black History in Kings Mountain, with Dorothy Counts-ScogginsMardi Gras Pup Parade at Petty Thieves Brewing Co. (and more)Where to view cherry blossoms in the Charlotte areaPotions & Pixels: Game Afternoon and Night at Camp North EndBarti Gras at Bart’s Mart Feb 18Charlotte Concert Band presents free concert Feb 18Lower Left Brewing Co: Celebrate Iggy the dog’s 10th birthday at Iggy Fest 2023!Health and Wellness Clinic at Back to Independence RehabCars and Coffee–monthly event at Charlotte Motor SpeedwayMardi Gras Parties at Primal Brewery Huntersville & Belmont (and more)5th Annual Annual Love Pawty at Pet in the CityHorton to Hip Hop — program at Cedar Grove and Torance House & StoreDisco Groove party at Town Brewing Company, moreSeoul Food Meat Company’s Anniversary & Grand Opening & Mardi Gras Party: 50-cent craft beerLive music, free comedy, open-mic nights, and trivia at Devil’s Logic BrewingHoli Celebration at Elon Recreation CenterChili Cook-Off at Tommy’s Pub12 Spring Consignment Sales in Charlotte area in 2023 (more added)HBCU College Fair at West Mecklenburg High School Feb 18Change Makers Performance Arts ShowcaseMardi Paws, free comedy, more, at Birdsong BrewingOld Armor Beer Company’s 3-year AnniversaryFree workouts at Northlake Mall first Saturday of monthCharlotte Summer Camps for 2023Smashburger: 50% off S’mac & Cheese Burger“Grier Heights: Community Is Family” Open House Feb 18Free Weekly Comedy Show at Starlight on 22nd (and more)Charlotte SHOUT returns March 31 – April 16Art Walk on Union in Concord April 1Last weekend for Rail Trail Lights in South EndBaxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 18Carowinds is staying open this winter — grab discount Carowinds ticketsHi-Wire Brewing: Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-off and more!Mardi Gras celebration at Cabarrus Brewing Company, and more5-year anniversary celebration with pro wrestling, and much more, at Divine Barrel BrewingHERstory — Women’s History Month Celebration with Levine Museum at VAPA CenterAnnual Charlotte Camellia Society Tour and Sale March 57 National Margarita Day deals in Charlotte for 2023Johnson C. Smith University’s 16th Annual Health Fair and Career Extravaganza: Free haircuts, more… LaLa Photography is offering a great deal on a Spring/Easter 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 Easter or Spring. Spring/Easter Photoshoot
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Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a Clearance Event on February 25th and 26th, 2023. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90% off the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The next big sales event is Presidents Day. Presidents Day is Monday, February 20th, 2023, and sales go on all weekend leading up to that Monday. Traditionally, for whatever reason, Presidents Day tended to bring deals on mattresses, furniture and home appliances, but, really, the sales can be on anything…and they are. You’ll find... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosJoin 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Popbar has two locations in the Charlotte area: NoDa: 3123 N Davidson Street, CharlotteCamp North End: 300 Camp Road, CharlotteIf you haven’t tried Popbar yet, you’re in for a treat! Choose your flavor of gelato, your coating (aka dip), and your toppings (aka poppings), and walk away with it all on a stick. Popbar had... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • True Cut Ranch, at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is a family-owned and family-operated farm. It’s owned by a family from Charlotte that left successful construction companies behind to pursue ranching full-time. True Cut Ranch knows that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is healthy food, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosNo matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there’s a party for you in the Charlotte area in 2023. Here’s a list of events that are free or cheap to attend. Drinks are on you, but you can expect to find some drink specials at many of these events. Some of these are family events and some are fo radults. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Ideas Festival is a 5-day festival that’s part of the larger 3-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival. The Charlotte Ideas Festival features a range of thinkers, innovators and audience members, all sharing wisdom and exploring topics—from the hard and necessary work of citizenship to finding joy in our lives to the latest developments... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • National Banana Bread Day is February 23rd, 2023, and you can help judge a banana bread competition to help celebrate the day! Photo courtesy of Dole Food CompanyDole Food Company and Community Culinary School of Charlotte are hosting a public bakeoff and blind taste test on February 21st and 22nd, 2023, at the CCSC Café, 9315 Monroe Road,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Gaston County Museum is partnering with the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc, Epsilon Sigma Chapter for a Celebration of Black History on February 18th at 12 p.m. The celebration will take place at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 611 Ray Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The church is in the Lincoln... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Petty Thieves Brewing Co., at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, creates craft beers, fueled by passion and imagination. They also host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Coming UpFree Live Music: Sunday, February 5th, 3 p.m.: Neal CarterFriday, February...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCCherry blossoms will be blooming around the Charlotte area soon in 2023. We’ve collected a few suggestions for where to view the cherry blossoms. Do you know of more great spots? This is just our third year collecting the list, so we’d love to add to it! The pictures are from a previous year. Also,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their games to each event.
You can find their schedule on their Facebook page. Here’s... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Bart’s Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds…
Bart’s Mart is hosting Barti Gras on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a King Cake eating contest, prizes, giveaways and more at this Mardi Gras party. Learn about more Mardi Gras... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Concert Band is a volunteer community band of professional and dedicated amateur musicians in Charlotte. Read on to learn about their upcoming concerts. Learn all about the various community bands, orchestras and choirs in Charlotte, and how you can participate. IlluminationsCharlotte Concert Band will be presenting... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Lower Left Brewing Co., at 4528 Nations Crossing Drive, is a new arrival in Charlotte’s brewery scene. They opened their doors in August of 2019 in the historic Lower South End neighborhood. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. The owners have an affinity for all styles of IPA’s, Sour Ales and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Join Shepherd Center, Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program (ASAP), and Back to Independence Rehab for an informative afternoon at Back to Independence Rehab, 4801 Chastain Avenue, Charlotte, NC, on March 25th, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to attend educational sessions regarding Nutrition and Wellness,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord, is hosting a monthly Cars and Coffee “cruise-in” event. They generally take place the 3rd Saturday of every month. Cars and Coffee will take place in the Speedway’s Fan Zone from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Upcoming dates: February 18th, 2023March 18th, 2023April...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.
Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosCelebrate Valentine’s Day at the Annual Love Pawty at Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Check out our guide to Valentine’s Day in Charlotte, including cheap dates, local chocolate, Valentine’s Day events and more. Meet... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County’s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina’s oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Town Brewing Company is one of Charlotte’s newer breweries, at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive. You’ll find Town Brewing’s upcoming events on their Facebook page. Coming UpDisco Groove Party
Saturday, February 18th, 2023
12 p.m.
Free Don your best... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Seoul Food Meat Company, which serves up a traditional BBQ menu with an Asian twist to every item, is hosting celebrations at both locations on February 19th, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until midnight. At its South End location, 1400 S Church Street, Charlotte, it will be celebrating its 8th anniversary. And at its new Mill District location,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo used with permission of Devil’s Logic BrewingDevil’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. Devil’s Logic... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hosting a Holi Celebration on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Elon Recreation Center, 11401 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.
The cost of the event is $5 for Mecklenburg County residents and $6 for non-residents. Registration in advance is recommended. Day-of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Tommy’s Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that’s big on music and community. It is now hosting both indoor and outdoor events. Go to Tommy’s Pub’s Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music. Upcoming Events at Tommy’s PubHere are some upcoming events. All are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosBelieve 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Queen City Metropolitan Chapter and Communities in Schools are presenting HBCU College Fair on February 18th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at West Mecklenburg High School, 7400 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a free event and is open to the public. This event will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Change Makers Performance Art Showcase
Saturday, February 25th, 2023
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Little Rock AME Zion Church
401 N McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC
Free This is a high-school student-led, live, on-stage production which places a spotlight on performing as an agent of change. As a culmination of a 4-class winter camp, the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Birdsong Brewing Co., at 1016 North Davidson Street, frequently hosts live music and other events. There’s no cover. You can always verify their schedule on their website or on their Facebook page.
Birdsong Brewing was founded in 2011 and is part of Charlotte’s growing craft beer community. If you have questions about their... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Old Armor Beer Company, at 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, offers a wide variety of locally brewed, carefully crafted beers. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. The brewery supports veterans and first responders through its Pay It Forward Board. It allows anyone to give back to their favorite military branch or first... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Northlake Mall, 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting free fitness classes on Saturday a month, at 9 a.m.
The classes are currently scheduled the 3rd Saturday of the month, through March 25th, 2023. Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! Get your Saturday off to a great start with a free Zumba... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore.
It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early–as early as January–and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you love Smashburger, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals. We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. 50% Of S’Mac & Cheese BurgerPhoto courtesy of SmashburgerSmashburger is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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. (Please note that some... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Starlight on 22ndStarlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art. Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail. Starlight on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a presented by Charlotte Center City Partners. It is returning to Uptown Charlotte March 31st to April 16th, 2023, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.
The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mural by Cicada Studios in Downtown Concord. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCArt Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is on April 1st, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Visit the Rail Trail from February 3rd to 19th, 2023, and experience Rail Trail Lights, six never-before-seen interactive light installations. It’s a .7 mile walk to see all six installations. See addresses below. Also, scroll down for an interative Google map of the installations. Installations on Rail Trail LightsDescriptions... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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. Check out our big list of St. Patrick’s Day events around Charlotte! Photo by...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Carowinds, via GrouponFor the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days. Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it’s open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You’re welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia’s pizza next door. Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week. It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page or their website calendar. Check out a huge calendar... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer-drinking community.
You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Levine Museum of the New South is celebrating Women’s History Month with a free event. HERstory will take place March 12th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! This free family day will include: Arts and craftsMusic...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Charlotte Camellia SocietyJoin Charlotte Camellia Society for its annual show and sale on Sunday, March 5th, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at MapleWalk, 4255 Kingswood Road, Charlotte. It’s free to attend. The group will have many varieties of camellias and other plants for your winter garden on sale. Also, check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos
National Margarita Day is Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. Every year we list the margarita specials throughout the region.
Here are the deals we know about so far, and we’ll be updating with more as they’re announced. Remember, unless otherwise specified, these deals are valid only on February 22nd. We have... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Johnson C. Smith University is hosting a Health Fair/Career Fair Friday, March 3rd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Brayboy Gymnasium.
This is a free event and is open to the community. The event features: Free Haircuts by No Grease Barber ShopFree Covid-19 Testing and VaccinationsFree HIV TestingFree-Throw ContestBlood...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 