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Wednesday Night Live | 5-9 p.m. | Mint Museum Uptown | Free | Dance the night away during the Su Casa Afro-fusion Dance Party.
Campfire Tales: Love Me Not | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free Range Brewing | $10+ | Listen and laugh during interactive story time while supporting local creatives.
Kelsea Ballerini | 7 p.m. | Spectrum Center | Call “Dibs” on your evening by jamming at this rockin’ concert in Uptown.
Friday, Feb. 21
Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center | $10+ | Shop for home decor + meet the teams that can make your “dream home” a reality.
Coffee With a Cop | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bitty & Beau’s, South End | Free | Meet local officers asking questions about the community.
Broadway In Love | 6:30 p.m. | Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius | $35 | Sway to the classics by Broadway stars and married couple, Libby Servais of “Wicked” and Stephan Stubbins of “Mary Poppins.”
Charlotte Symphony: Havana Nights | 7:30 p.m. | Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | $10 | Enjoy a passionate night of music from Spain and Cuba.
A state of emergency is now active for the Charlotte region as we expect snow, sleet, and freezing rain today. Forecasts predict precipitation to begin after 6 a.m. today through Thursday morning. Avoiding travel is recommended — bookmark our guide on how to navigate any incoming winter weather. (WCNC)
Plan Ahead
The Fig Tree is celebrating 20 years of feeding Charlotteans. The Elizabeth restaurant is working with Hill Family Estate on a special bottling of its 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine dinner is planned for Wednesday, March 5 to mark the occasion.
Active
Looking to hit the slopes? Season memberships are available for the 2025-26 season at Appalachian Ski Mountain. An unlimited membership with rentals is $161 + skiing is free for the last few weeks of the 2024-25 season.
Development
Mooresville commissioners postponed the vote to rezone 78 townhomes around Lake Norman. Mattamy Homes aims to build three-story units along Langtree Road but commissioners and neighbors are pushing for two-story homes. The developer has until Monday, May 19 to submit a new proposal. (The Charlotte Observer)
Arts
Charlotte City Council will consider candidates for a revamped arts and culture board, coordinated by the Foundation for the Carolinas. The group is expected to decide how annual funding will be spent. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Tech
Need a networking space? Linxy, a Charlotte-based app, is partnering with small businesses to make them “hot spots” for networking events and meet-ups. The goal is to help residents feel connected with their community. (WCNC)
Sports
Professional table tennis is coming to Charlotte. Major League Table Tennis will bring four competing teams to the Charlotte Convention Center Friday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 2 + tickets are on sale. (Queen City News)
Announced
Meet Patrick Stack, the first president of Charlotte’s professional rugby team, Anthem RC. The team kicks off its second season Friday, Feb. 21 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Don’t worry, we at CLTtoday can make you a fan in no time. (Axios Charlotte)
Listen
The Panthers resigned QB Andy Dalton under a two-year deal. Go beyond the roster for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Health
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There’s nothing wrong with planning your next read while being surrounded by more books. | Photo by CLTtoday
Remember this massive book club meeting earlier this year in South End? Whether you’re looking to reach your reading goals, explore new genres, or pick up a literary classic with friends, this is the time to do so. Check out these eight clubs you can join in Charlotte.
Pro tip: Before you saunter into a story, you might need to email or apply to join.
The Pocket-Size Book Club
Discuss novels fewer than 300 pages + meet at the Matthews branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library on the third Wednesday of each month.
Living in Ohio conditioned me for snowfall. I experienced an ice storm and several inches of snowfall during my first winter there. Now, I prefer the warmth with comfortable clothes, a blanket, and a good book. Stay warm, Charlotte!
