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Sports
Swing into friendly competition at Epic Padel
Epic is opening a flagship location in North Charlotte + aims to build a community for the fast‑paced racket sport, from beginners to seasoned players.
August 29, 2025 01:29 PM
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Maria Adnado
Hands hold forks and knives while cutting into plates of food on a decorated dinner table.
Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants react to Michelin Guide expansion into the Carolinas
Charlotte restaurants could soon be included in Michelin Guide’s upcoming Southern region.
April 2, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A parking lot filled with cars outside the DOWD YMCA.
Travel and Outdoors
Uncovering Charlotte’s most difficult parking spots
We’re looking to find which Queen City parking spots may require planning (and patience).
April 2, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Children and families mini golfing in a city plaza.
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
A smiling man standing with a gray and black apron in front of a Community Matters Cafe sign.
Food
Local chef reflects on James Beard nomination
Chef Chayil Johnson, James Beard Award semifinalist, spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about the recognition and his passion in the kitchen.
March 31, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
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
A panoramic view of Truist Field at night during a Charlotte Knights baseball game with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Baseball
Charlotte Knights baseball returns for a new season
Get ready for a weekend-long party in Uptown when Charlotte’s Minor League Baseball team returns to Truist Field.
March 27, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Tourism and Hospitality
The Carolina Cup gallops toward its 90th year
The horses and pageantry of the annual Carolina Cup return to Camden, SC on Saturday, March 29.
March 25, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A gif transitioning from a colorful graffiti park to a beige parking deck.
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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Nationally-acclaimed film festival returns to Winston-Salem this April
Catch a world-class film fest at RiverRun — no passport required.
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City
Mecklenburg County unveils new design for Latta Place
Latta Place operated as a museum for many years, giving Charlotteans a look into 19th century life in the Carolinas.
March 20, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Play
Hiking and nature walk guide for Charlotte
Check out these hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Charlotte for outdoor adventures.
June 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Make the most of Charlotte’s longest day
Enjoy the most of what the Queen City has to offer during the longest day of 2025.
June 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Wellness
Fitness and co-working merge at The Club
South End’s newest fitness destination will host a grand opening for its new two-story space offering workouts and space to work.
June 16, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A gravel yard with benches and a covered seating area.
Play
Dinner with a view: Charlotte’s guide to outdoor dining
Charlotte boasts an array of outdoor dining options. Savor your favorite dishes while enjoying great weather at the best patios and rooftops around town.
June 13, 2025
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London Gibson
A group of people watching a performance on a lifted stage.
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
A person grabbing a book of a store shelf.
Culture
Your guide to summer reading in Charlotte
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including recommendations from local bookstores.
June 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A cast of several people performing on stage with a young girl in the center spotlight.
Culture
Charlotte native finds success as Young Tina in “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical”
At just nine years old, Taylor Brice is taking the stage, playing a young Tina Turner, during the show’s return to Blumenthal Arts.
June 10, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Dick Vitale smiles for the camera in fron of a basketball court ahead of an upcoming game.
Sports
Charlotte to debut Dick Vitale Invitational men’s college basketball event
The Duke Blue Devils will face the Texas Longhorns on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Spectrum Center to honor Hall of Fame broadcaster, Dick Vitale.
June 9, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
The outside of a coffee shop on a sunny day. Several chairs and tables are sitting outside in front of a building that says "Night Swim Coffee."
Work
Your guide to Charlotte’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
June 6, 2025
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Gabe Guarente
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