Get ready to watch LaMelo Ball bring his A-game to the court. | Photo via WCNC
October may be all about frights, but that doesn’t mean your social calendar needs to stay spookily empty. Buckle up for some of the biggest events happening this October.
Sports
Charlotte Checkers vs. Iowa Wild | Friday, Oct. 17 + Saturday, Oct. 18 | The Checkers are hitting the ice for the first home games of the season — be there to ring the cowbells.
Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks will return to the Queen City to headline at the Spectrum Center.
Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons
Concerts
Billie Eilish | Sunday, Oct. 19 + Monday, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. | Get ready to sing “Bad Guy” at the top of your lungs.
Stevie Nicks | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | Channel your inner “Gypsy” as this legend takes the stage in Uptown.
Seasonal + family-friendly
Ghouly Gala: A Science Spooktacular | Friday, Oct. 17 | Bring the family to the annual Halloween bash packed with hands-on activities, playful science tricks, and fun for kids of all ages.
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Charlotte Museum of Nature’s Frog Bog will be set in front of the museum and free for all residents to enjoy.
Rendering via Charlotte Museum of Nature
Community
Charlotte Museum of Nature revealed what its Frog Bog will look like. The bog will be in front of the museum, allowing free access to visitors at Freedom Park. The museum is anticipated to open in 2026.
Civic
Today is the first day of early voting for the November elections. On the ballot: elections for a mayor, city council members, and school board representatives + the transportation tax referendum — more on that coming soon. Early voting runs through Nov. 1.
Open
The Queen City has a new food hall. Utsav Supermarket + Food Hall recently opened across from the Costco on Tyvola Road in Yorkmount, serving Indian and Indian-American cuisine, like biryanis, pizza, and shawarma. The business will also provide a banquet hall for private events. (The Charlotte Observer)
Edu
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board heard public comments on its draft AI policy during last night’s community meeting. The draft includes training for teachers and staff, procedures to monitor technology, and protecting student work. The board will vote on Tuesday, Oct. 28. (WCNC)
Opening
Camp North End will soon welcome Glitch Tattoo to its business lineup. The studio is expected to open in November, and offer blackwork tattoos and pop-culture inspired designs, plus arcade machines, tabletop gaming areas, and community events. An exact opening date remains TBA.
Biz
Corning Optical is expanding to Catawba County. The Charlotte-based fiber-optic cable specialist will take over a nearly 33-acre lot at a Hickory business park, and hire more than 130 people for its manufacturing operations. (The Charlotte Observer)
Announced
The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation donated $5 million to the University of South Carolina, boosting the school’s sport management program and an existing scholarship fund. The program will also be renamed as the David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management. (WCNC)
Tech
The finalists for the NC Tech Awards have been announced and several Charlotte-based companies are on the shortlist, including Rapid Strategy, XenTegra, and Troodie. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Try This
If it’s free, it’s for me. Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor in NoDa rolled outa new game: place an order for drinks and small plates before 6 p.m., then roll the dice. If you get a six on the die, your food is free.
Sports
Rico Dowdle has been exploding on the field. Is a contract extension on the horizon? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
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“Not your mom’s” pizza combines pizza and pasta into several bites.
Photo by CLTtoday
Remember when we shared a list of seasonal food and beverages? Here’s a new one: PIE.ZAA‘s pie of the month — called “not your mom’s” — features a penne vodka sauce base, grilled chicken, mozzarella and ricotta, and parsley — yes, it actually has penne pasta on it.
Bonus: The South End pizzeria is offering a deal called “victory Monday.” If the Panthers win on Sunday, cheese pies are half off after the game.
Order up, a slice is perfect for watching Thursday night football or hanging with friends.
The Buy
Every Thursday, lululemon adds new markdowns to its We Made Too Much section. This what we’re shopping this week:
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.
What’s the name of the ghost that haunts The Carolina Theatre and what do they do?
Ghost tour guides dress for the occasion, donning coats, suits, dresses + equipped with lanterns. | Photo via WCNC
We’ve got paranormal pursuers among us as 55% guessed correctly — Fred makes the lights flicker at Carolina Theatre. The other 45% guessed Bill, Daniel, or Mary. There’s a chance those ghosts are haunting somewhere... just not in Charlotte that we know of.
I’m excited to visit Utsav Supermarket + Food Hall in South Charlotte. One of my favorite aspects of my role is the opportunity to try new foods across the Queen City! When I visit, you’ll be the first to know.
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