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🍻 Cheers, Charlotte
A bartender pours a cocktail into a class at a bar counter.
Prepare to savor delicious drink deals across Charlotte during Drink Up Week.  |  Photo via Great Wagon Road
We pride ourselves on keeping you in the mix — so take it from us, a week from today you’re going to want to raise a glass.

We’ll be celebrating Drink Up Week from Monday July 22 to Friday, July 26, tipping our hats to the buzziest entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across Charlotte.

We asked local businesses to participate in Drink Up Week by offering drink deals for our readers. Local businesses poured their all into the task — and the deals, well, they’re flowing.

A map of Charlotte with drink icons indicating Drink Up Week drink deals.

Restaurants, bars, speakeasies, and cafés across Charlotte are participating in Drink Up Week.

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Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

Presenting: CLTtoday’s interactive map of Drink Up Deals across Charlotte for our readers to bookmark, including must-grab deals like:
  • The Jimmy | Enjoy limited-edition, handcrafted summer cocktails: Capri Sun-set, Summer Rose, Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice, and “Rhu” the Day.
  • Angry Ale’s | $8 Angry Ale’s Freaky Tiki
  • Salted Melon Market & Eatery | 20% off in-store smoothie purchases | 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Sneak Clt | Monday: $5 Monday Night Brewery Beer Selection; Tuesday: Mini Cocktail Night, Three options at $8 each or $20 for a flight; Wednesday: 1/2 off select Tiny Desk Wednesday’s signature cocktail; Thursday: 1/2 off select bottle wines and 1/2 off bar bites
  • Dressler’s | $10 specialty cocktail
Keep this map of Drink Up Week deals handy as you chart a course through our city next week. And don’t forget to forward this story to a friend and make plans to meet up for a drink.

Finally, a toast. We want to give a huge thank you to the local businesses participating in Drink Up Week 2024 and to you, our readers, because we know you’ll be out there supporting the beverage industry. We’ll see you at the coffee shop, brewery, and winery — drinks in hand, of course.
 
 
Events
 
Monday, July 15
  • Dot Dot Dot Anniversary Week | Monday, July 15 | 5-11 p.m. | Dot Dot Dot, 4237 Park Rd., Ste. B, Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Cheers to $7 off Old Fashioneds celebrating Dot Dot Dot’s seven years of business.
  • Ohm at the Garden: Free Yoga Series | Monday, July 15 | Charlotte Beer Garden, 1300 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Free | Find your zen + the chance to win a yoga retreat in Mexico.
Tuesday, July 16
  • Sip & Script: Modern Calligraphy for Beginners | Tuesday, July 16 | Pilot Brewing, 1331 Central Ave., Ste. 104, Charlotte | $65 | Join a guided class to learn the art of lettering and handwriting.
  • RunBots Run Club | Tuesday, June 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wooden Robot Brewery, 1400 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Free | Lace up and run 1-, 3-, and 5-mile routes before cooling down with a cold craft beer.
Wednesday, July 17
  • Young Professional’s Happy Hour Event | Wednesday, June 17 | Armored Cow Brewing Co., 8821 JW Clay Blvd., Ste. 1, Charlotte | $15-$25 | Network with fellow business professional looking to grow their connections in the Queen City.
  • Todos A La Mesa Dinner Series | Wednesday, June 17 | Hex Coffee, Kitchen & Natural Wines, 201 Camp Rd., Ste. 103, Charlotte | $150 | Savor an evening of food and community in this chef-driven summer dinner series.
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News Notes
 
Weather
  • Stay weather aware. The WCNC Weather Impact Team is forecasting dangerous heat this week with highs near 100 degrees — though it will feel even hotter. For the first time since 2009, the entire state of North Carolina is officially in a drought. (WCNC)
Concert
  • Country singer Morgan Wallen rescheduled this week’s shows at Bank of America Stadium. The singer cited illness for the postponement. His shows in Charlotte have been moved to Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19.
Announced
  • Demolition on Duke Energy’s former uptown Charlotte headquarters is expected to begin this fall. Asana Partners and MRP Realty hope to open the $250 million Brooklyn & Church project at 526 S. Church St. in late 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Development
  • The Rock Hill Planning Commission approved a new sports and recreation complex near downtown. The $15 million public facility at North Lee and West White streets will accommodate sports like basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Community
  • Downtown Concord businesses are asking for customer support during ongoing construction to renovate the downtown area. Project delays have caused fewer visitors and drops in revenue. Construction is expected to wrap by Thursday, Sept. 26. (WCNC)
Edu
  • Queens University of Charlotte announced upcoming layoffs and a budget cut after missing the fall semester enrollment goal. The school blamed conflicts regarding the roll out of the new Federal Application for Student Aid. The school’s undergraduate enrollment is 1,300+ students. (The Charlotte Observer)
Award
  • The Charlotte Beer Collective has renamed the Queen City Brewers Festival’s “Best of Show” award to the “Dan Wade Best of Show” award. This tribute honors the late Dan Wade, co-founder of Wooden Robot Brewery, and celebrates his nearly decade-long legacy of local brewing.
Trending
  • A Gaston County teen will perform at the Field & Stream Music Fest in Winnsboro, SC in October. Bailey Griggs was expelled from Cramerton Christian Academy after performing at a venue that serves alcohol. Griggs has since booked an upcoming show Saturday, Aug. 9 at Coyote Joe’s. (WCNC)
Charlottean
  • Charlotte author Sean O’Connell published a book chronicling the life and career of actor Bruce Willis. It’s titled “Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon.”. O’Connell also serves as managing editor for CinemaBlend. (Queen City News)
Listen
  • Will 2024 finally be the year Jaycee Horn stays healthy for the Carolina Panthers? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Giveaway
    • Get ready to wine + dine, CLT: We’ve partnered with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival to give away one very euphoric experience, including two tickets to Aged to Perfection, Party in the Park, and Feast by the Field Saturday and Sunday + a three-night stay at Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites in downtown Greenville. Enter to win. *
    Eat
    • Spend more time enjoying your meals than preparing them when you replace your knife + cutting board with the Fullstar Veggie Chopper. It dices, slices, and spiralizes veggies in seconds. *
    Finance
    • If your Saturday consisted of mowing the lawn, deep-cleaning the patio, or heading to Home Depot, here’s one more responsible task to add to your to-do list: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026, plus 2% cash back on purchases.*
     
     
    Development
     
    🚧 Detour in place
    A vacant rail trail runs along an apartment complex in South End.
    The Rail Trail between Tremont Avenue and Remount Road in South End will close through summer.  |  Photo by CLTtoday
    Love to walk along South End’s Rail Trail? You’ll need to find an alternate route.

    Starting today, the Rail Trail between Tremont Avenue and Remount Road will temporarily close. The City of Charlotte revealed a private developer plans to bring fencing, fresh landscaping, lighting, and new bike racks to this section of the trail.

    This area is considered one of the busiest areas in South End — from Stable Hand coffee shop to the popular Sycamore Brewing. South End residents recently told WCNC Charlotte their daily routines will change with the closure.

    Signs will be installed to lead walkers to an open portion of the trail. The project is expected to last the next eight weeks. A completion date remains TBD.
     
    The Buy
     
    🛍️ Special edition alert. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale launches today, meaning top fashion, luxury beauty, and home items are seriously discounted.

    This Kate Spade New York leather crossbody bag is $68 off.

    Get Nike high waist leggings $25 off.

    Le Creuset’s 7.5-quart enameled cast iron brazier is $172 off.

    Get a glossy Béis suitcase $75 off.

    If you’ve been eyeing an LED light therapy mask, the Dr. Dennis Gross Pro LED Light Therapy Device is $186 off.
     
    Answered
     
    On Friday, we asked: “If you’re planning a staycation around Charlotte, what is a necessity?”
    CLTtoday_Swiftstay home exterior Charlotte_July 2025

    Whether you’re looking for a weekend away in a new city or a staycation in Charlotte, Swiftstay provides locations in several cities in the Southeast.

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    Photo via Swiftstay

    Swiftstay recently launched in Charlotte. Here’s what you wanted most during a last minute vacation:

    81% — Beach/lake/mountain views
    18% — Unique homes or amenities
     
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