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Looking across a pond at Quail Hollow Club, with two white tints and people lining the green course.
Sports
Perfect your swing: learn to golf like a pro
Whether you are new to the green or skilled with a golf club, Charlotte venues provide lessons for all skill levels.
April 2, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Rotating images of a restaurant, with Japanese-style aesthetics, a brick exterior, and a rooftop patio.
Food
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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Maria Adnado
Acrobats demonstrate a live show on a mono-wheel in a park with Uptown Charlotte in the background.
Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a small blue Book Crawl passport in front of a bookstore.
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.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A room of books and a yellow floor with a sweatshirt that reads "Certified Book Nerd."
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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Maria Adnado
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5 local podcasts to level up your business game
Maximize your commute with these reader and editor picks of Charlotte, NC podcasts for business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
March 31, 2026
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Bronze statues of two women in 19th-century attire. The left wears a hat and holds flowers, with a backdrop of greenery. The right stands on a bridge, holding a suitcase.
History
Who are the two women on Charlotte’s Trail of History?
We took a look at the trailblazing pair who line the educational trail.
March 27, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
Easter eggs in a field of grass
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
A couple sitting in the middle of a restaurant dining room with a camera pointed at them.
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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Maria Adnado
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