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🥌 Channel your inner Olympian
What better time than during the Olympics to try something new? | Photo via Charlotte Curling Association
The 2026 Winter Olympics may be wrapping up in Milan-Cortina, but that doesn’t mean your dreams have to be dashed. From September to May, the Charlotte Curling Association welcomes visitors to join their passionate group of curling league members on the ice at their facility along Sunset Road.
“Like everyone else, I grew up watching [curling] on the Olympics every four years,” Julie Dellibovi, president of the Charlotte Curling Association, told CLTtoday. “I didn’t know what they were doing, but thought it was the coolest thing ever, so we gave it a try. Nine years later, we’re completely hooked.”
Get your team together for a night of curling and community.
Photo via Charlotte Curling Association
The goal of curling is to get the stone (a smooth, 42-pound rock with a top handle) into the house (bullseye-looking marks on each end of the ice). You get one point for each stone that lands closer to the bullseye than any opposing stone.
PVOLVE, a low-impact fitness studio backed by actress Jennifer Aniston, is now open on East Boulevard in Myers Park. The studio offers weight training, sculpt classes, and more. Introductory memberships start at $60.
Coming Soon
Harriet’s Hamburgers will open its Plaza Midwood location on Tuesday, March 3. The burger shop at Commonwealth will serve all your favorites: burgers, fries, cheese curds, and cookies. Bonus: On opening day, two guests will receive a lightning bolt with their order that can be redeemed for a $500 gift card.
Development
Atrium Health plans to construct a standalone emergency department in Optimist Park. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority filed a petition with the city to rezone more than three acres on North Davidson Street for the project. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Civic
The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation department added several public meetings to discuss the Meck Playbook, a 10-year master plan that sets the County’s vision for investing in parks, nature centers, recreation centers, and programs. The workshops are free to attend.
Weather
Tomorrow, Feb. 20, could measure a record high of 79 degrees. WCNC Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy notes it will be the warmest day of 2026 so far. (WCNC)
Community
Ready for market season? Front Porch CLT, formerly Front Porch Sundays, is moving from South End to FreeMoreWest in West Charlotte. The market will operate on Saturdays, starting April 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Active
Applications are open for 24 Foundation’s Third Annual Dam to Dam standup paddleboarding event happening Friday, June 12. Participants will paddle 24 miles along the Catawba River, from the Mountain Island Lake Dam to the Lake Wylie Dam. Registration ends Wednesday, April 1.
Sports
Do you know someone with skills on the basketball court? The Charlotte Crown, the Queen City’s new women’s basketball team, is hosting open tryouts for the UpShot League. Hit the court at the Novant Health Fieldhouse in Greensboro on Sunday, March. 1.
Play
Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in future.
Plan Ahead
The Daniel Stowe Conservancy will be aglow as Chinese lanterns fill the gardens from Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Tickets for the limited display go on sale in April — an exact date is TBA.
Try This
High quality cannabis, delivered to your door in about an hour. Arete Express delivery is now available in Charlotte for fast + convenient good vibes. Place your first order.†*
Wellness
You don’t need to hit a breaking point to start therapy. If you’re replaying conversations or overthinking decisions, Octave Therapy can match you with a vetted, fully licensed therapist. Octave is in-network with many major plans + the average session cost is $28 out of pocket. Find your in-network therapist today.*
A blast from the past. Before Mick Jagger’s post-concert visit to the Thirsty Beaver in Plaza Midwood, and before Overton Row opened in 2018, the dive bar sat by itself with a huge gravel lot. Founded in 2008, the rustic bar still boasts a vintage jukebox, pool table, and live music.
Looking for something to do this weekend? PIE.ZAA Charlotte is celebrating its second birthday with live music and a chance to win a free 28-inch pie. How can you resist a slice of this?
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