Mia Corbin is one of the USL Super League’s top scorers. | Photo via Carolina Ascent FC
Lucky you. You just found CLTtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events happening this February around the Queen City.
Sports
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Lexington SC | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 2 p.m. | American Legion Memorial Stadium | $18+ | The Ascent will run the pitch as the spring season begins.
USA Curling Men’s and Women’s National Championships | Monday, Feb. 23-Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | Bojangles Coliseum | $27+ | Watch as these elite athletes compete for the chance to become national champions.
The stage version of “The Outsiders” will leave you inspired.
Photo by Matthew Murphy via Blumenthal Arts
Theater and comedy
“The Outsiders” | Tuesday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | Belk Theatre | $52+ | Watch as Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend, and their Greaser family of “outsiders” navigate friendship, family, and self-discovery.
Black History Month
Southern Accents: A Sign of the Times | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | VAPA Center | $53+ | Enjoy this live, musical performance by acclaimed ensemble A Sign of the Times.
A winter storm watch is in effect and NC Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency ahead of the potential snowfall anticipated in the Charlotte area on Saturday. Save these resources for when the weather shifts. Stay warm, Charlotte. (WCNC)
Opening
The Story of Mi Cariño, a new gastro-cantina and mezcalería, opens today in South End, offering Mexican and Left Coast Latino-inspired cuisine, paired with curated agave spirits. I checked it out last night — keep an eye on our Instagram for a full preview.
Development
Arizona-based developer Suncrest acquired 230 acres near Crowders Mountain State Park to build more than 400 homes. The lots will be developed this spring + delivered to homebuilders by mid-2027. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Cause
Bojangles is kicking off its “Bojangles Gives from the Heart” campaign on Monday, Feb. 2, at its Providence Farm Lane location, where 10% of heart-shaped Bo-Berry biscuit sales benefit The HEARTest Yard Foundation. Join NFL legend Greg Olsen on-site from 4 to 7 p.m. The campaign runs through Sunday, Feb. 22.
Trending
Are you a “Heated Rivalry” fan? Trope Bookclub and the Charlotte Checkers are teaming up for Book Club Night tomorrow, where hockey fans and bookworms can attend the game against the Providence Bruins, get a tote bag, and a pre-game drink.
Sports
Nominations are open for the 2026 Keep Pounding High School Classic, where high school football teams from the Carolinas get the chance to play at Bank of America Stadium. Nominations must be made by head coaches or athletic directors, and close Monday, Feb. 9. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, Aug. 29.
Listen
Could Giannis Antetokounmpo join the Hornets’ roster? Go beyond the front office for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
Looking for a winter getaway without the crowds or high prices?Jackson County’s Secret Season (Jan.-March) delivers cozy stays, charming towns, and outdoor adventures — making it the South’s best-kept winter travel secret. Start planning your trip.*
Read
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Finance
You’re smart — but your spending can still be dumb. From overpaying when online shopping to sticking with a car insurance plan instead of shopping for a lower rate, here are 11 of the dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
Category
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🍽️ Hungry yet?
Get ready to satisfy your cravings at Caza Azteca. | Photo via Casa Azteca
Do you hear that? That’s the sizzling sound of fajitas coming from Casa Azteca, a Moorevsville-based Mexican-inspired restaurant that’s opening a second location in Uptown this spring.
“We’re very excited to bring our Mexican cuisine down to Uptown,” General Manager Jose Maria told CLTtoday. “We’ve been in the area for around 30 years, and we can’t wait for guests to feel like they’re home in Uptown.”
The restaurant along West Trade Street — the former King’s Kitchen space — will feature vibrant decor, a mural of Miss Universe Fatima Bosch by artist Ben Keller, and multiple TV screens for game days.
As for the menu, expect to order specialty items like picanha langosta (lobster tail), skirt steak, handmade corn and flour tortillas, and enchiladas.
The owners are targeting a mid-March open — an exact opening date is coming soon. Keep an eye on your inbox.
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What time period does the Levine Museum of the New South explore?
There’s a lot of excitement following Levine Museum of the New South’s news about its new campus coming to South End. While the space will be new, the museum will continue to explore the post-Civil War times to present day — something 53% of readers guessed correctly.
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