Pickin’ on the Porch | 2-4 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont | Price of admission | Hear folk singer Mariah Van Kleef perform in a casual setting while sipping lattes, cider, or hot cocoa.
Carbon Leaf | 6:30 p.m. | Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius | $30 | Hear the Virginia-based indie folk rock band perform live.
Greenway Wedding Show | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Founders Dairy Barn at Dairy Barn Entrance, Fort Mill | Price of admission | Meet local wedding and event vendors and start planning your dream wedding.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele | 6:45-8 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center | $32+ | You’ll be “Rolling in the Deep” hearing the pop icon’s vocals performed in a candle-lit atmosphere.
Monday, Jan. 27
City Council Action Review | 5 p.m. |Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center | Free | See government in action when our leaders make decisions determining the city’s future.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | 7 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $99 | You’ve got another “shot” to see the Hornets — this time hoping to dim some of the Lakers’ bling.
Have you tried Too Good to Go? The app created to combat food waste gives customers access to surplus foods from local restaurants or grocers at a discounted price. Here in Charlotte, spots like Milk Cha-Cha, dish, and Krispy Kreme participate on the app.
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$17.99. That’s how much Netflix’s standard plan will cost per month after adjusting prices again in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina — up from $15.49. Makes us wonder if that $20 popcorn bucket and ticket at a local theater are really all that bad… (The Verge)
History
The moon just landed a spot on the World Monuments Watch’s list of at-risk historical sites. Specifically, the remnants of early moon landings were identified as in need of preservation. See the global map of other watch sites, including the Great Trading Path in Hillsborough, NC.
Sports
36% of single Carolina Panthers fans would choose a Super Bowl win over finding true love, according to a recent study by Wetten that surveyed 2,000 single NFL fans. If you’re part of the 64% who prefers love over a big win, check out these local date ideas.
Listen
Speaking of football... who is the NFC rooting for in the Eagles vs. Commanders game? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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🎤 Live music venues in Charlotte
Over 80,000 people attended the first Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte in May 2024. | Photo via Lovin Life Music Fest
ICYMI, this week we learned Jason Aldean, Billy Idol, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will all perform at PNC Pavilion in 2025. Plus, be on the lookout for exciting news coming soon for Lovin’ Life Music Fest returning to Uptown’s First Ward Park this May.
Charlotte’s live music scene is truly unmatched in our area — from jazz to country music, there’s a stage for any type of tune. To get to know them all, you must do three things.
Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.
Hey movie lovers, what are your thoughts on this year’s Academy Award nominations? Let me know who should win “Best Picture.” And speaking of movies... the Independent Picture House is hosting special film screenings this April celebrating the life of visionary director David Lynch. I may be making a trip down “Mulholland Drive.”
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