Welcome to 2023! Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Charlotte area, there is plenty to do in January. Check out our list of the top things to do in January in Charlotte.

We’re highlighting several major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge calendar of...

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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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Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule.

You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte.

Most of the trivia nights focus on a wide...

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Speedway Christmas is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Read on for all the information you need,...

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Museums on the cheap? Yes, if you know the schedule. Several Charlotte area museums have free days. Some of the free days are for everyone, some are for kids and some are for customers of a certain bank. Read on to learn which days are the cheapest for...

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Cain Center for the Arts, at 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, is holding an open house on Tuesday, January 3th, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Admission is free.

Hot Glass Alley. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

View the art by Hot Glass Alley’s Jake Pfeifer. His exhibition, ColorWave, will feature several different series of his art.

Also, enjoy...

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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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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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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 Museum of History, at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This event is for ages 21+ only.

This year’s theme, “Spirits of the Season,” emphasizes North Carolina’s long history of distilling and brewing....

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Levine Museum of the New South is presenting a Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration.

It will take place at The VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. It’s free to attend.

Learn about other Three Kings Day events in Charlotte, as well as where to purchase Rosca de...

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Lace up your shoes because it’s time to start walking! We’ve put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, plus a few in other parts of North Carolina.

Each of these guides contains all the logistical information that you’ll need to plan your visit.

Whether you want to get away from it...

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