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Give these Charlotte live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
January 22, 2025 02:49 PM
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Jack VanderToll
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Work
25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
December 17, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Two individuals sip glasses of wine.
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Date night ideas in Charlotte
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in the Queen City.
December 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Theater
Catch a movie in Independent Picture House’s new auditorium
The nonprofit cinema hopes to build a larger audience welcoming local filmmakers and movie lovers.
December 3, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A ballet dancer on stage with a snowy background.
Arts
Get to know the performers in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker
The annual ballet at Belk Theater has provided holiday magic for decades.
November 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
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On exhibit: Charlotte’s must-see museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these museums in Charlotte have it all.
October 25, 2024
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Events
Get ready for another chapter of Verse & Vino
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation fundraiser celebrates the importance of libraries and features bestselling authors.
October 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Dozens of seniors take part in a chair yoga class in a gymnasium.
Live
Activities for older adults around Charlotte
The Queen City is packed with fun options to spend a day for anyone in their golden years.
October 10, 2024
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White vendor booths surrounding a lake in a park.
Festivals
Festival in the Park returns for 60th year
The annual festival provides live music, art, and community to Charlotteans.
September 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Monet, Matisse, and much more
A major exhibition of French modern art is coming to the Columbia Museum of Art this fall.
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Three people in all white outfits wearing giant bird mechanisms.
Festivals
Charlotte International Arts Festival returns
The annual festival features large art installations, food and drinks, immersive + interactive experiences.
September 11, 2024
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Chef Sam Diminich poses for the camera inside his restaurant.
Restaurants
Charlotte restaurant professionals among James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025
Two Charlotte-based chefs and mixologist are in the running for the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors.
January 22, 2025
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Festivals
Charlotte StrEATs returns to Uptown this spring
The annual event goes beyond Uptown, celebrating the Queen City’s culinary landscape with tastings, cook-offs, and a large festival.
January 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A rounded bar with vertical tiles in the center of a space under construction with a painted American flag in the background on a wall.
Small Business
Longtime restaurant and bar to return to Charlotte
After 30 years, Nickyo’s Rodeo is returning to the Queen City, serving as a South End hub for dancing, live music, and karaoke.
January 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A job representative speaks to job seekers as a booth at a career fair.
Events
Mecklenburg County hosting career expo and workshops
Job seekers have the chance to connect with local companies to set themselves on a new career path.
January 17, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A black and white newspaper clipping from The Charlotte News in 1985.
Weather
Remembering Charlotte’s coldest day on record
The Queen City’s coldest day on record was Jan. 21, 1985 when the city hit -5 degrees. That record temperature was hit two other times in the city’s history.
January 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Real Estate
See inside Charlotte’s largest home sold in history
The $5.6 million home boasts waterfront views, a private theater, 9.5 bathrooms, and a short commute to Uptown.
January 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An artist's rendering of a large brick building at the end of a wooded bridge.
Parks and Recreation
Discovery Place announces name for new nature museum
The reimagined museum in Freedom Park will offer a place of learning and exploring Charlotte’s natural wonders.
January 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Crowds gather for an outdoor concert to see performers on a stage during the Cheerwine Festival.
Festivals
Cheerwine Festival to return May 2025
The annual festival celebrating the iconic Cheerwine soft drink is a major economic driver for Rowan County.
January 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A crowd of people in a busy street lined with vendors.
Festivals
Charlotte Pride Festival to move to First Ward Park
The annual Pride weekend promises more space for vendors, artists, and activities.
January 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A black and white photo of Martin Luther King Jr. at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
History
When Martin Luther King Jr. visited Charlotte
The civil rights leader visited the Queen City several times and spoke at Johnson C. Smith University.
January 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado