| In most years there's no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. In 2020, there was a shortage! The concerts are slowly coming back in 2021, but some will start out a little bit differently. Some of the concerts are no longer... Read the whole entry...»
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Here's a list of... Read the whole entry...» Learn more about more First Baptist Charlotte's 301 Kids Week. This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities,... Read the whole entry...»
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte's first hot glass art studio. It's at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It's around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
It's owned by artist Jake... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...» First Baptist Church, at 301 S. Davidson Street, Charlotte, is offering a new day camp this summer. Camp 301 will take place from June 14th to August 6th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is just $200/week per child, with family discounts... Read the whole entry...» St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Spring Food Festival from Friday, May 14th, to Sunday, May 16th, 2021. Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This... Read the whole entry...» St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is a little different this year, but it's still happening. This year it will be a Marketplace instead of a full-fledged festival. There won't be entertainment or kids' activities, but there will be... Read the whole entry...» Dish has been serving southern comfort food at 1220 Thomas Avenue, in Plaza Midwood, for a long time, and everyone has their own favorite. From the deviled eggs to chicken 'n' dumplings to Chili Mac, ask a Charlottean about their... Read the whole entry...» Every Friday in May, you can enjoy live music at certain LYNX Blue Line stations. Ride with the Music is a program from CATS. It's free to listen to the music. But maybe there will be an opportunity to leave a tip, or to buy a CD. ... Read the whole entry...» You might be eligible for assistance in paying for internet service. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program that helps families who are struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This is a new benefit. Because it just... Read the whole entry...» Moxie Mercantile is celebrating its grand opening in Matthews, at 159 N. Trade Street. There are two other locations, in Plaza Midwood at 2008 Commonwealth Avenue, and in Davidson at 202 S. Main Street. Moxie Mercantile is a community-centered... Read the whole entry...» The Collective Good, at 920 Charlottetown Avenue, is hosting a Spring Clothing Swap on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Bring your gently used clothing and swap them for other people's gently used... Read the whole entry...» Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte. Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates. The next... Read the whole entry...» Bring the family to Family Movie Night at Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. The movie will be Moana. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a meet and greet with “Wayfinder Princess,”... Read the whole entry...» Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 9th to October 29th, 2021, 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,... Read the whole entry...» The Town of Matthews is presenting an outdoor concert series starting April 9th, 2021. They can't resume their usual Food Truck Friday events quite yet, since audiences are limited to 350 people, but this ticketed concert series is a way to... Read the whole entry...» NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. Note: The original location has reopened. It's at 2229 N. Davidson Street. So as you look at the events below, please make sure you know which location they're at. Check... Read the whole entry...»
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 29th, 2021.
These are 8'x12' stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen.... Read the whole entry...»
Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families.
In 2021, the program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday,... Read the whole entry...» Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists' work often extends to alteration of the building... Read the whole entry...» Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It's returning to Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, on Friday, May 14th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It's free to attend. Proceeds... Read the whole entry...» 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,... Read the whole entry...» CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System) has announced that starting today, May 12th, 2021, they are suspending fares on all buses and trains, in response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline. The fare-free transit is being offered to... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Mace Publishing LLC The U.S. National Whitewater River Center's popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months. They were canceled in 2020, but they have returned!... Read the whole entry...» | 