From concerts and comics to roaring hockey games, Bojangles Coliseum can host it all. | Photo via Bojangles Coliseum
Oh, the stories these walls could tell. Charlotte’s beloved Bojangles Coliseum is celebrating 70 years in the Queen City. Since opening its doors on Sept. 11, 1955, as the Charlotte Coliseum, this iconic venue has hosted unforgettable concerts, big wins, and community moments. We’re looking back at the first seven big events from The Biscuit’s 70-year history.
Singer and guitarist Bo Diddley headlined the coliseum’s first concert on Jan. 31, 1956. Five months later, Elvis Presley played to about 7,000 fans and returned several times over throughout his career.
Mid-Day Reset Yoga | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Founders Dairy Barn at Dairy Barn Entrance, Fort Mill, SC | $14 | Clear your mind over a lunch hour stretching under the glowing sun.
Watercolor Paint & Sip at OMB Biergarten | 8 p.m. | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten, LoSo | $39 | Enjoy a pint of Mecktoberfest while channeling your inner Van Gogh.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Charlotte Career Fair | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley | Free | Meet with hiring managers to launch the start of a new career.
Plaza Beer Garden | 4-9 p.m. | Wells Fargo Plaza | Free+ | Enjoy a brew from Resident Culture during Uptown’s new evening event.
Panda Fest Charlotte 2025 | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Hours vary | Ballantyne’s Backyard | $19+ | Shop from dozens of vendors while sampling foods during one of the biggest outdoor Asian festivals in the country.
The Midnight Train: A Tribute to Gladys Knight | 7 p.m. | Stage Door Theater | $31+ | Celebrate the iconic Empress of Soul’s birthday while jamming to her biggest hits performed by Lauren Jade.
Saturday, Sept. 13
12th Annual South End Shuffle | 8-11 a.m. | Wooden Robot Brewery | $25+ | Race through Wilmore and South End, with proceeds benefiting the Purple Promise to End Melanoma and West Blvd Ministry.
2nd Annual MY Open Book Expo | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord | $12+ | Meet with local authors at this literary festival celebrating self-publishers.
Cornelius Festival of Cultures | 3-6 p.m. | Cain Park, Cornelius | Free+ | Experience different cultures through food, drinks, vendors, crafts, and live performances.
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Austin Allison’s Pacaso has already earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. | Image provided by Pacaso
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Pacaso has already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date by disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market, and the same big investors that backed Uber and eBay have already invested.
But unlike Austin’s previous companies, everyday investors (like you) can invest in Pacaso as a private company. Over 10,000 individuals already have.
Indigo Tea and Coffee reopens this Saturday, Sept. 13, at the former Queen City Grounds shop in Uptown. After closing in July with Alongside Brewing, the shop returns with pastries, teas, lattes, and a cocktail bar, plus the second floor will serve as a coworking and lounge space.
Coming Soon
NADC Burger, a smashburger concept by professional skateboarder Neen Williams and Chef Phillip Frankland Lee, will open at The Alley at Latta Arcade by the end of October. The Alley location will be NADC Burger’s first in the Southeast. We’re excited to try their signature Wagyu burger and house-made secret sauce.
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Central Piedmont Community College is partnering with Arizona State University to streamline student transfers. The partnership allows students in the MyPath2ASU program to attend ASU and earn their bachelor’s degrees. (WCNC)
Announced
Get ready to soar. “Above and Beyond,” an interactive aerospace exhibition, opens at Discovery Place Science on Saturday, Oct. 18, through April 26, 2026. The visiting exhibition explores the history of flight through simulators, augmented reality, and other interactive experiences.
Eat
The New York Times ranked Rada among the top 50 best restaurants of 2025. The Myers Park restaurant opened earlier this year + serves dishes with Spanish, Italian, and French influences, cocktails, and European wines. Snag a seat.
Cause
Looking for a game day deal with a good cause? This football season, Mac’s Speed Shop teamed up with Panthers rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald to launch Fitz’s Big-Kick Brisket Sandwich and Ryan Fitzgerald’s Give Back Pack tailgate package, where 10% of sales will go to Promise Youth Development, a Charlotte-based nonprofit. (Cornelius Today)
Try This
Pass GO and collect $200. “MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition” has been extended at Blume Studios through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The interactive game features escape room-style challenges, puzzles, and a giant board game.
Ranked
For the ninth time, Carowinds’ Fury 325 has been named “Best Steel Roller Coaster” at the Golden Ticket Awards. Fury reaches speeds of up to 95 mph and takes riders 325 feet into the air and across the Carolinas’ state line. This year marks Fury’s 10th anniversary. (WCNC)
Sports
Which Panther performed well in Jacksonville? Go beyond the playbook for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Try This
If you’ve read “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” or “Dune,” you’ve read one of the titles on Mental Floss’ “13 Quintessential Gen X Books” list. These books are beloved for a reason, so there’s a good chance you’ll find them at one of Charlotte’s independent bookstores. (Mental Floss)
Number
55. That’s how many days are left until daylight saving time ends and the clock falls back one hour. Translation: It’s time to take advantage of golden-hour hangs after work while you still can. Might we suggest a sunset stroll through one of the Queen City’s parks?
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Get stoked, Charlotte. The Mint Museum Randolph is launching a new exhibition, “Central Impact: Skateboarding’s Art and Influence.” The exhibition opens Saturday, Sept. 20, and highlights the original artwork found on skateboards and its culture in the Southeast.
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A fun fact about me: I learned to skateboard when I was 11 years old and absolutely loved going to skate parks and riding through the bowls. While I never mastered any cool tricks, it was always fun to feel the breeze on my face. That said, I’m excited to check out the upcoming exhibition at the Mint Museum Randolph! Maybe I’ll get a board and check out Grayson SkatePark to prepare.
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