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Food
Seasonal sips to savor the holidays in Charlotte
From movie-themed cocktail classes to explosions of holiday decor, there’s something for everyone this holiday season across the Queen City.
November 20, 2025 04:34 PM
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Maria Adnado
A person holding a mocktail and a flyer that reads "Unboozy" in orange letters.
Culture
Charlotte’s newest alcohol-free social club
Unboozy aims to create connections without a focus on alcoholic beverages.
February 20, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A restored interior of Carolina Theatre.
Theater
Carolina Theatre close to reopening its doors
The historic Carolina Theatre will welcome the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for one of its first performances in nearly 50 years.
February 19, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A room of books and a yellow floor with a sweatshirt that reads "Certified Book Nerd."
Culture
Local book clubs to join around Charlotte
Whatever your preferred genre, there are plenty of local book clubs to keep your pages turning.
February 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Play
Plan a staycation with these unique accommodations in Charlotte
From treehouses to mansions, Charlotte is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 14, 2025
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Cambrie Juarez
Two people holding hands in front of the Confetti Hearts Wall in South End.
City
What’s your Charlotte love story?
Learn how couples fell in love in the Queen City.
February 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A building with window panels in blue that read "Explore the Past" with the Levine Museum of the New South logo.
Culture
Uptown museum ranks among best in the US
Levine Museum of the New South was the top pick for Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best museums in every state.
February 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A portrait of author Julia Quinn next to a Bridgerton book cover in front of a blurred Charlotte skyline.
Events
Author of “Bridgerton” to visit the Queen City
Be transported to the Regency era while meeting author Julia Quinn at two events in Charlotte.
February 6, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A collage of music artists set to perform for Lovin' Life Music Fest.
Festivals
Lovin’ Life Music Fest announces more names to the 2025 lineup
Lovin’ Life Music Fest has dropped upcoming names including Ludacris, The Revivalists, and Switchfoot to perform in Charlotte.
February 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A brick sign showing Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's SouthPark regional branch in front of the brick building and parking lot.
Events
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library launches annual book club competition
Book Club Madness is designed to share readers’ love of books and celebrate book clubs throughout the county.
February 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A street wall painted depicting prominent local African American figures in Charlotte.
Events
Celebrating Black History Month in Charlotte
Learn about local Black history through art, books, food, and community at these events around the city.
February 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Dinner with a view: Charlotte’s guide to outdoor dining
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Commemorating Juneteenth in Charlotte
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth at one of many festivals and events across the Queen City.
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Your guide to summer reading in Charlotte
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including recommendations from local bookstores.
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Culture
Charlotte native finds success as Young Tina in “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical”
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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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A brick building with the words "Reigning Doughnuts" on the exterior.
Food
Treat yourself to something sweet for National Doughnut Day
We’ve found Charlotte-area doughtnut shops offering “sweet” deals to celebrate National Doughnut Day.
June 5, 2025
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Food
“Dirty Soda": Is it worth trying the viral TikTok drink?
City Editor Maria traveled to Swig in Indian Land to try one of the customizable sodas taking the internet by storm.
June 4, 2025
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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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Travel and Outdoors
Get your steps in on Ballantyne’s greenway trails
Ballantyne’s residents and visitors have over 20+ miles of walking and bike paths, including the Carolina Thread Trail and Fit Trail.
June 3, 2025
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A collection of two buildings connected by a walkway and a sign that reads "The Pearl is a place where excellence lives, and excellence is learned."
Development
The Pearl dazzles as Charlotte’s new innovation district
Atrium Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, businesses, and restaurants are set to transform Midtown into a hub for medical innovation.
June 2, 2025
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