Mattie’s Diner, at 3100 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating Elvis’ birthday with a live performance and an Elvis-inspired menu.

The diner will open for dinner at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 8th, 2023, with beer specials and an Elvis-inspired menu, including Hunka Hunka Burnin Toast.

Then at 7 p.m. Elvis tribute artist Chad...

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Celebrate Elvis’ birthday at the 9th Annual Elvis Birthday Celebration at The Spoke Easy, 1530 Elizabeth Avenue, on Sunday, January 8th, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Rene Escarcha, better known as Renelvis, Charlotte’s favorite Elvis, will be performing. He’s been described as America’s premiere Filipino Elvis impersonator....

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If you plan to get more active this year, you will want to check out this list of special sports and fitness deals from Amazon. Whether you want to exercise from the comfort of your own home, or hit the trails, you will save money shopping from this list.

Right now, everything from stationary bikes to rowing machines to elliptical machines are...

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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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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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Christmas might be over, but Amazon is continuing to offer special deals. Its promotions includes many items that you might have wished you had received as gifts. Or if you’re returning a gift, look here for great deals on what you really want.

We’re listing a few deals below that seem like they might be a good fit, and have...

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Museums for All is a nationwide program with the goal of making museums accessible to everyone in the community. Participating museums offer free or reduced admission for people receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits.)

Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and is administered by the Association of...

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Tiff’s Treats is offering a special deal! Through February 13th, 2023, get 6 cookies for just $6 after 4 p.m., when you order ahead for pick-up.

The regular price is $10, so this is a substantial savings. In addition, there’s no limit on how many half-dozens you can order with this discount...

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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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Common Market is a neighborhood hangout and often hosts live...

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The Charlotte Symphony is committed to providing the whole community with the opportunity to experience exceptional music.

Music For All, presented by Wells Fargo, is a program that helps the music reach the entire community.

Community members with EBT cards are welcome to purchase tickets to select Charlotte Symphony concerts for $1 per...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Coming Up

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The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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Opera Carolina is presenting a family opera, The Tortoise and the Hare, for audiences in Gastonia and Concord. The performances are free, but you do need to reservations to guarantee your spot.

Our less-than-humble Hare has just won another race when the Tortoise speaks up that she wants to join the track team. After he tells her that she...

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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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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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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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Gaston Pour House, at 170 S. South Street, Gastonia, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, light bites, wine, cocktails and beer.

They also host frequent events. You can find all the events on their Facebook page.

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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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Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, specializes in coffee, espresso, craft beer, fine wines and live music. It’s located in the heart of Old Town Cornelius. There’s no cover for the live music, so make sure to stop by.

Please do tip the musicians, buy a drink, tip the bartender or barista, and maybe buy a CD...

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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.

Devil’s Logic...

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Cornelius Parks & Recreation is presenting a new event, Teddy Bear Breakfast, on Monday, January 23rd, 2023, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.

The cost is a little higher than the events we usually include on Charlotte on the Cheap, but it includes breakfast for both parent and child, and...

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Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event.

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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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Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy.

The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users.

But remember that you may save even...

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Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.

Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.

Coming Up

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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...

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The Salty Donut, an artisanal donut and coffee shop hailing from Miami, is opening its first North Carolina store. It will open on Friday, January 6th, 2023, at 1515 S Tryon Street, Suite 105.

The Salty Donut will feature signature treats that have inspired a cult-like following in Florida and Texas, as well...

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