Get ready to sip from dozens of craft beers at Charlotte’s newest brew destination. | Photo via Distro beer Hub
Whether you’re looking for a new hangout, a third place, or need to relax, we’re here for you with this list of 50+ new spots to check out — and don’t miss our latest Restaurant Roundup for even more now open and coming soon eats.
Psst... if we missed your favorite spot, let us know and we’ll add them to the list.
June
Nouveau Chapeau | Opened: June 1 | Peruse a new outfit from this thrift and vintage clothing store in Plaza Midwood.
Jungle Cycle + Strength Studio | Opened: June 6 | Book a heated mat and cycling class set to themed playlists — memberships start at $169 per month.
Nickyo’s Rodeo | Opened: June 25 | This revived hangout boasts two stages for karaoke and live music, a satellite bar, and food trucks.
Hardy Boys’ second location will be in the former 704 Shop space in South End.
Photo by CLTtoday
Coming soon
Distro Beer Hub | Anticipated opening: July | Expect to order from a variety of rotating beers at South End’s newest beer hall.
Tap In | Anticipated opening: July | Perfect your game with golf simulators, a putting green, and a full kitchen + bar.
Hardy Boys Records | Anticipated opening: August | Expand your music library with new and vintage records at this South End shop.
Ferns + Phenology | 10-11:30 a.m. | Daniel Stowe Conservancy, Belmont | Free with registration | Search for native plants before creating fern-inspired prints.
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brother Retro-Perspective | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts | $10+ | Explore the vibrant glass and mixed-media sculptures in this new exhibition.
Rooted Rhythm Concert Series | 6-9 p.m. | Comporium Amphitheater at Dairy Barn Entrance, Fort Mill, SC | Free | Bring your chairs + blankets for an outdoor concert with The Hitmen, a band known for putting their own spin on classic dance hits and new chart-toppers.
LEGO® Build the Thrill Experience | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Symphony Park | Free | Bring the family and LEGO lovers to build customized mini racecars and play games perfect for racing fans.
Movies on the Lawn: “Toy Story” | 7 p.m. | Johnston YMCA | Free | Bring a lawn chair to watch “Toy Story” with the family + free popcorn and parking on site.
Schneeberger, a Switzerland-based manufacturer, will create 100+ jobs at its Rock Hill facility — its first US-based production facility. The company makes technology like linear bearings, gear racks, and mineral casting. It’s expected to start operating later this year. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Job
CitiGroup and AssetMark will be opening up more than 700 jobs this year in the Queen City. The average salary for the new positions at CitiGroup will be above $131,000 + Asset Mark’s Charlotte office will become the company’s East Coast hub. (WCNC)
Civic
Candidate filing is officially open for the 2025 municipal elections in Mecklenburg County. All 11 Charlotte City Council seats, the mayor’s seat, and six school board positions are available. To run for office, candidates must be at least 21 years old, be registered voters, and must be party-affiliated. (WCNC)
Edu
More than 1,800 children are registered for Mecklenburg County’s free pre-K program for the 2025-2026 school year. MECK Pre-K is free for all four-year-olds in the county, regardless of family income. Families can apply online through January 2026 or at community resource centers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (WCNC)
Travel
Now booking for Vail. American Airlines is launching direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to the popular Colorado ski destination starting Dec. 28 through Jan. 5, 2026. Before planning your winter escape, get acquainted with CLT. (The Charlotte Observer)
Try This
Three cheers for Cheerwine. Through Thursday, Aug. 14, the Salisbury-based soda company is hosting its “Uniquely Southern Summer” contest, where soda lovers can share photos of how they’re enjoying Cheerwine and win prizes. Three winners will be chosen each week for the chance to win weekly prizes and a five-night stay at the Beaufort Hotel.
Fun Fact
Speaking of the CLT... The Fourth Parallel Runway will now be named Runway 1C-19C + all three runways at the airport will be renumbered. The new 10,000-ft runway will open in the fall of 2027.
Mailbag
When you subscribed, you may have received an email asking for your favorite nearby restaurant — and yes, we’ve been reading every response. Reader Jen F. said this: ”We love Due Amici Pizza located at 5346 Docia Crossing Rd.” Psst... did we mention they’re in our updated pizza guide?
Sports
It’s the end of an era. Zac Dalpe is hanging up his gloves after a 15-year career and six seasons with the Charlotte Checkers. WCNC’s Danielle Stein shared his open letter to Checkers fans.
Listen
The summer league is tipping off, and this year’s draft picks are under the microscope. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
The one-day event brings together 50+ top-tier artists from across North Carolina — including 33 artists from Western NC, where Hurricane Helene destroyed studios in the River Arts District.
Tickets start at $25, with proceeds supporting The Mint’s arts education programs. Guests can expect live pottery demos, food trucks, a beer garden, plus the chance to shop hand-crafted ceramics directly from the artists.
New this year, the market will honor longtime supporters Peggy and Bob Culbertson with an award for the Best New Exhibitor.
“This event is a beloved tradition that not only celebrates North Carolina’s rich pottery heritage but also supports working artists and helps further The Mint Museum’s mission to make art accessible to all,” said Todd Herman, PhD, president and CEO of The Mint Museum.
The Buy
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day. Shop standout deals that just went live:
⚡ The 40 oz. Stanley Quencher — aka the world’s most popular water bottle — is usually $45, but today you can get it for $27.
⚡ Sony’s $348 noise-cancelling headphones are marked down to $183.
⚡ Make football season bigger and better with 50% off Sony’s 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV — saving you over $1,800.
⚡ Philips’ espresso machine + milk frother will look cute in your kitchen, make high-quality espresso drinks, and save you $150 with today’s deal.
⚡ Stock up on a good iPhone charger cord while it’s marked down to $9.99, the lowest price of the year.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
450 pounds. That’s how much litter staff from Charlotte-based Autobell Car Wash cleaned from the company’s adopted portion of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. The effort was part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities’ Adopt-A-Stream program.
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