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Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 01, 2026 02:57 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Feel the magic of live music with the Charlotte Symphony
The new season is packed with show-stopping performances, from timeless classics to contemporary hits.
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Culture
Meet Charlotte muralist Meredith Riggins
What started as a project inside her own home turned into a side gig for wallpaper-style murals inside Charlotte homes and restaurants.
August 11, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
NC’s largest potters market returns to Charlotte
The Mint Museum Randolph will host the state’s largest potters market in September and highlight the works of 50+ artists from across North Carolina.
July 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Commemorating Juneteenth in Charlotte
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth at one of many festivals and events across the Queen City.
June 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An audience in Carolina Theatre watches the opening scene of "Star Wars" on the big screen.
Culture
Carolina Theatre to screen summer blockbuster series
The Carolina Theatre’s “Lost Years Summer Blockbuster Series” will feature the return of hit ‘80s films to the big screen.
June 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Business
Develop your camera film at these Charlotte-area spots
Learn the tricks and gifts of old school photography by capturing your memories on film, one frame at a time.
June 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Discover the magic behind Disney costumes in Columbia
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Arts
BOOM Charlotte to take over University City
The eighth annual event provides a weekend filled with BOOMing immersive art, dance, music, theater, poetry, visual art, and film.
April 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Play
Round up the family for these kid-friendly activities around Charlotte
Check out these kid-friendly activities for the little ones, from treetop adventures to art museums.
March 28, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Arts
Charlotte’s art scene is going “beige”
ArtPop Street Gallery will be replacing colorful public art displays across the Queen City with beige paint on Thursday, April 3.
March 25, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
April 2, 2026
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Small Business
Explore local bookstores during the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl
The annual book crawl kicks off Wednesday, April 1, inviting book lovers to visit two dozen shops across the Queen City and compete for prizes.
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Events
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
The Queen City is surrounded by bookstores full of literary works ready for your eyes.
April 1, 2026
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History
Who are the two women on Charlotte’s Trail of History?
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that are worth planning ahead for.
March 27, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest judge Jamie Brown
We sat down with the guest judge to ask about her experiences on the show, and to ask her expert opinion on Charlotte’s food scene.
March 24, 2026
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Two people playing table tennis in a neon-lit room. There are pinball machines behind them, and the two are wearing business-casual attire. It is dark outside, seen through large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charlotte
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
March 23, 2026
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Food
Blinders Sports Lounge celebrates first anniversary with new menu
Since opening in March 2025, Blinders has boasted craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and curated watch parties like movie nights, sporting events, and more.
March 18, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Charlotte’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of CLT, the world awaits.
March 17, 2026
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