Charlotte’s art scene is going “beige” | Vibrant murals will be replaced as part of an initiative to keep the city’s art culture alive — and you can help.
The Charlotte Vintage Market: The Yards Sale | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Victoria Yards | Cost of purchase | Shop clothing, accessories, and more from 30 vintage vendors in the heart of Uptown.
South End Wine & Hops Fest | 1-6 p.m. | Lenny Boy Brewing | $15 | Sample from a selection of wines, ciders, craft brews, and cocktails + live music.
Candlelight: Tribute to Whitney Houston | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center | $56 | Tickets are running out for this intimate concert — all you need is “One Moment in Time.”
Party in the Park | 1-5 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | Cost of purchase | Soak up the sun during this afternoon at the park with food trucks, live music, and free museum admission.
Gwinnett Stripers vs. Charlotte Knights | 1:05 p.m. | Truist Field | $23 | Celebrate the Knights’ opening weekend with a hot dog, home runs, and family fun at the field.
Parade | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theater | $40 | Based on a true story, enjoy this Tony-winning show that showcases faith, humanity, justice, and devotion.
Monday, March 31
Utah Jazz vs. Charlotte Hornets | 7 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $17+ | Buzz City will be singing as they look to send the Jazz home with an L.
Tuesday, April 1
Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights | 6:35 p.m. | Truist Field | $21+ | Cheer on the Knights as they look to turn the Tides around during a win at home.
It’s finally spring, meaning our calendars are packed with events like Charlotte SHOUT! and the University City Wine Fest. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to CLTtoday’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.
Ranked
In case you missed it, the US ranked No. 24 on the 2025 World Happiness Report. According to the report, sharing meals can positively impact our happiness — “on par with the influence of income and unemployment.” Make it an extra happy meal by sharing it at a new restaurant.
Number
$17.32. That’s the average cost of a large cheese pizza in Charlotte based on a national pizza study conducted by Clever. Luckily, the Queen City has many pizzerias that are worth the dough, and our options go way beyond just cheese.
Learn
Want to learn something new... from the comfort of your own bed? Try visiting the Museum of All Things, a new virtual museum generated from Wikipedia with exhibits on millions of topics. When the scrolling gets old and you need some real-world interaction, head to Charlotte’s IRL museums.
Sports
The Panthers are preparing for the NFL Draft — should they trade back into the first round for a bigger talent pool? Go beyond the roster for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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City Guide
☀️ Patio seating? Don’t mind if we do
The Goodyear House provides open-air seating under the cover of trees or a comfortable covered patio. | Photo via The Goodyear House
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?
Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 30+ Charlotte patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each of these locations.
🍽️ Restaurants
The Goodyear House, 3032 N. Davidson St., Charlotte | Partially shaded
Dine under the shade of a tree or under a pergola + play cornhole while savoring the Iberico Spare Ribs.
Flight, 1949 E. 7th St., Charlotte | Partially shaded
Sip wine + share bites under the pergola at Elizabeth’s newest dinner spot.
Hello, Sailor, 20210 Henderson Rd., Cornelius | Shade available upon request
Savor fresh fish with a Southern flair while surrounded by scenic views of Lake Norman.
🌆 Rooftops
Aura Rooftop, 124 E. Brooklyn Village Ave., Charlotte | Shade available upon request
Dine and drink on the JW Marriott Charlotte rooftop lounge or reserve a cabana for a pool day.
Charlotte Beer Garden,1300 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Mostly sunny
Sip a brew from the world’s largest draft beer selection.
This gorgeous plush throw blanket that’s marked down by 73% for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. We love its ultra-soft faux fur texture and three-dimensional rhombic cable knit design.
I’m so excited to bring one of my dogs to Carolina Ascent’s first Pups at the Pitch event tonight. If you see us, be sure to say hi, I love meeting our readers!
Answered
Answered
What year were the Charlotte Hornets founded?
52%guessed 1988.
As the Charlotte Hornets celebrated the start of a new beginning — the groundbreaking of their state-of-the-art practice facility — we wanted to put your Buzz City knowledge to the test. Nearly 48% percent guessed between 1976, 1990, and 1992, which were incorrect.
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