When Martin Luther King Jr. visited Charlotte | Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. spoke several times in the Queen City? This weekend, attend these events to learn about the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade and Celebration | 11 a.m. | 401 Laureate Wy., Kannapolis | Free | Commemorate the civil rights leader with a parade featuring local cheer and dance teams, marching bands, and civic organizations.
Charlotte Symphony: Disco Fever | 7:30 p.m. | Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | $10 | Groove along as the Symphony plays some of the hottest disco beats.
Musical Theatre Dance Workshop | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Matthews Playhouse, Matthews | $325 | Practice audition skills and master choreography with the help from a cast member of the touring show “Hamilton.”
Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party | 11 p.m. | Main Street Books, Davidson | $48+ | Test your Fourth Wing knowledge before the latest installment of the Empyrean series hits the shelves.
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Real Estate
How much apartment space can $1500 get you in the Queen City? According to RentCafe, $1500 a month can land you 858 sqft. Compare that to Murfreesboro, where the same rent will get you 1,224 sqft on average.
Travel
Valentine’s Day getaway, anyone? According to Expedia, January and February are two of the cheapest months to travel — you can spend 15% less on flights and 45% less on hotel rooms compared to summer rates. Perhaps now is a good time to plan that road trip to Boone. (New York Times)
Finance
It’s not fun, but the IRS will start processing 2024 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. Tax season might be nothing new, but the IRS has new chatbot tech to help answer your basic questions. Starting in February, you can also get free tax assistance through VITA.
Sports
What’s the true value the Panthers gained from recent draft picks? Go beyond the roster for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time). Regardless, whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 15+ local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
Head to one of the Queen City’s music venues for a live show. For an intimate evening of jazz performances, check out Middle C Jazz.
If the way to their heart is through their stomach
Whoever said you can’t find good seafood if you’re not by the coast has obviously never visited Fin & Fino. The downtown restaurant + raw bar serves up an impressive dinner menu complete with tuna crudo, baby octopus, and fresh oysters.
ACTIVE Wear laundry detergent — refresh your gym clothes with this scientifically formulated enzyme blend that removes the lingering smell of sweat and body odor. It’s free from phosphates + each bag can wash up to 90 loads.
This weekend, City Editor Jack and I will be heading to Postino Wine Cafe in Ballantyne to try their new brunch menu. Personally, I’m excited to order the Focaccia Stack for a savory start to the day. Keep an eye on social media for a full recap!
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