Tea & Tarot Tuesday with Melissa | 12-5 p.m. | Simply Vibes Apothecary | $55+ | Sip on tea while reflecting on the cards pulled by Melissa, a tarot reader and oracle.
Armored Calves Run Club | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Armored Cow Brewing Co. | Free | Start your evening with a brisk run before sipping on a craft beer.
Hawaii Fluid Art Ribbon Cutting | 2-4 p.m. | Hawaii Fluid Art | Free | Watch a live fluid art demonstration + enter a raffle with drinks and sweet treats in hand.
Women of Whiskey Tasting | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Artisan’s Palate | $71+ | Learn from Great Wagon Road’s master distiller while sipping three cocktails paired with food.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen | 6:45-8 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center | $38 | You’ll “want to break free” from the weekly routine to check out this live show.
Thursday, March 27
Charlotte Spring Fair | Thursday, March 27-Sunday, April 6 | 5-10 p.m. | Route 29 Pavilion, Concord | $7+ | Take the family for a day out with thrilling rides, mouth-watering fair food, and live performances.
Charlotte Latino Film Festival: Cuarencena | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Independent Picture House | $21+ | Savor small bites from MaBí Cocina Tropical at the reception of this Dominican dark comedy making its US debut.
Step inside these modern townhomes near UNC Charlotte
Presented by Empire Communities
Get ready to pack your bags, because Brixton’s homes are move-in ready. | Photos by Joe Purvis
Nestled in the University area of Charlotte is Brixton, a new townhome community by Empire that blends outdoor adventure with urban convenience. If you love local amenities and stylish spaces, keep reading.
🏠 The homes
All of Brixton’s three-story, move-in-ready townhomes offer:
Two, three, or four bedrooms
Up to 3.5 bathrooms
A first-floor guest suite or flex space
Expansive kitchens with a large island
Luxurious details like high ceilings and quartz counters
There are countless places to explore around Brixton. Residents can walk to the Toby Creek Greenway and are just minutes from UNC Charlotte, shops, and restaurants.
The community is also located near I-85 and LYNX light rail stations, making it easy to get around (psst... it’s a short drive to Uptown).
Center City is getting sweeter. La Bonbonierre Bakery is opening a storefront at the Wells Fargo Plaza on April 25. The bakery, known for selling delectable assorted brownies and cookies, can usually be found at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.
Development
Historic West End Partners purchased the former Church’s Texas Chicken at 1735 W. Trade St. The land will be converted into a mixed-use development anchored by a co-op market. The groups hope to break ground in 2026 and finish by late 2027. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Active
Registration is open for this year’s 24 Hours of Booty. The non-competitive cycling and walking event rolls through the “Booty Loop” in Myers Park from 7 p.m. Friday, July 25 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26. The 24th annual event supports local and national cancer services and survivors.
Community
Could the Queen City host the CIAA Tournament in 2028? Charlotte City Council got an update regarding the bid on Monday. A final decision is expected by June. The tournament was held in Charlotte for 15 years before its departure in 2020. (WCNC)
Concert
Uptown will soon be “Burnin’ Up.” The Jonas Brothers are bringing their 20th anniversary tour to the Queen City in November. Prepare to sing along to the trio + The All-American Rejects on Nov. 5 at the Spectrum Center. Ticket presales begin tomorrow, March 26. (WCNC)
Cause
$330,000. That’s how much money was raised during The HEARTest Yard’s UnGala. The funds will help support local heart families and is the highest UnGala fundraising total to date.
Mailbag
Reader Mary C. shared a fantastic story. She wrote, “my favorite bird sighting was about 10 years ago when I finally saw a cedar waxwing. I have fed and counted birds for about 25 years now, and I was so excited... I acted like a little kid with my first ice cream.” You made our day, Mary.
Trending
The Gastonia Ghost Peppers revealed a new mascot. Meet Peppy, the over-sized red ghost pepper, ready to cheer on the team. You can catch Peppy in person at the first home game on April 25 at 7 p.m.
Sports
Julian Blackmon visited the Panthers yesterday as a free agent. Will he be joining the roster next season? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Arts
Winston-Salem’s Downtown Arts District is just the beginning of the city’s vibrant arts scene. From Historic Old Salem and the blooming Reynolda House Museum of Art to seasonal street fairs like Art Crush, it’s easy to fill your itinerary for a cultural weekend trip.*
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Hannah Neville turned her dream of becoming a pastry chef into reality. | Photos by Justin Driscoll via Honeybear Bake Shop
Craving something sweet? If cookies or brownies are your guilty pleasure, grab a napkin.Honeybear Bake Shop is baking up sweet treats for online orders every week.
The Charlotte-based cookie boutique expanded its new headquarters + strictly operates online only, serving up weekly orders and specialty cookie boxes to coffee shops and markets across the Queen City.
“I think people get excited for the constant “newness” or the nostalgia,” Honeybear’s owner Hannah Neville explained to CLTtoday. “When I started, it was just fun. And now I think it’s a good way to get people to keep coming back.”
For example, there have been boxes inspired by “Gossip Girl” and other television shows, Girl Scout Cookies, and Super Bowl LIX.
So how does it work? Shoppers and cookie monsters, aka loyalty members, can place an order until Thursday weekly, then pick it up on Friday or Saturday.
Fun fact: You can also find Honeybear cookies at businesses like The Wandering Cup, Green Brothers Juice, and Rhino Market in Uptown.
What cookie flavor best represents the Queen City?
A. Chocolate Chip: Reliable, like the lights on the CLT skyline. B. Sugar with sprinkles: Colorful, like an afternoon in NoDa. C. Peanut Butter: Youthful, like a day in South End. D. Other
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale may last until Monday, March 31, but some of the best discounts are for one-day only. These are some of today’s best Lightning Deals:
The Charlotte Knights return to Truist Field this weekend and will feature its first-ever drone show on Saturday, March 29. Picture it: 150 drones telling the history of baseball in the Queen City.
