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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.
January 28, 2025 02:34 PM
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial shot of massive crowds attending Lovin' Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte.
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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
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Jack VanderToll
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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
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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
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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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Jack VanderToll
The Savanna Bananas pose in their yellow uniforms inside Bank of America Stadium with Uptown in the background.
Events
Savannah Bananas are coming to Charlotte
The Savannah Bananas mark another high profile event at Bank of America Stadium in 2025.
October 4, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A family poses with trick or treat characters at Carowinds.
Tourism and Hospitality
Prepare for a festive and spooky season at Carowinds
Carowinds visitors can expect trick or treating, Oktoberfest, and SCarowinds through the month of October.
October 2, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A split screen image of Billy Joel and Sting performing on stage.
Music
Billy Joel and Sting to perform one-night-only concert in Charlotte
The iconic musicians take the stage at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, May 10.
September 26, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Carolina Panthers fans gather for a pep rally.
Events
Roaring Riot prepares for “roaring” Panthers season
The energetic fanbase seeks to further unite and grow the Carolina Panthers community, no matter how far the distance.
September 4, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Nonprofits
Fourth annual HEARTest Yard Ungala to help thousands of families
The annual event brings celebrities, business owners, and the community together to benefit children living with congenital heart disease in the Carolinas.
January 27, 2025
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Sports
Charlotte athletes to watch during the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs have an upcoming rematch on Sunday, Feb. 9 with a few Charlotte-area athletes on the rosters.
January 27, 2025
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Chef Troy Guard poses for the camera in the center of an empty steak restaurant.
Restaurants
Acclaimed steakhouse to sizzle Charlotte
Meet the chef and owner of Guard and Grace, a Michelin Star-recommended steakhouse, opening in South End in 2026.
January 24, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Brunch at State of Confusion in Charlotte, NC featuring items like deviled eggs, an omelet, chicken and waffles, a mimosa, and a bloody mary
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40+ great brunch restaurants to try in Charlotte
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Charlotte serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
January 24, 2025
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Owner of Trope Bookshop, Katie Mitchell, standing outside the new brick and mortar bookshop.
Small Business
Trope Bookshop announces opening date for brick and mortar
What started as a mobile bookshop is gaining steam in Plaza Midwood, providing readers a new space to read and meet.
January 23, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Rentable venues in Charlotte
Check out this list of local venues to host your next party, reunion, or reception.
January 23, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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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Jack VanderToll
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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