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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 we’re most looking forward to.
December 02, 2025 01:48 PM
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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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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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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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Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 1, 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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Arts
Local artist curates thought-provoking exhibition
The works of 50+ artists are on display as part of “Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy” at the McColl Center in Uptown.
March 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Carolina Theatre announces reopening date
Theater is so back. After closing in 1978, the Carolina Theatre in Uptown Charlotte will host ticketed events and shows starting Monday, March 24.
March 5, 2025
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Charlotte to host World Military Summer Games
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Travel and Outdoors
World-renowned artist unveils troll sculpture in Charlotte
No, we’re not trolling you. Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s latest troll sculptures in Charlotte, Raleigh, and High Point mark North Carolina’s installations as the largest in the US.
November 6, 2025
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Just how bad is the traffic in Charlotte?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
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From Stars to Bib Gourmand: Charlotte makes its MICHELIN debut
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