Sports

An indoor arena with fans facing center court where a basketball game is beginning.

Sports

Annual Jumpman Invitational is a slam dunk for Uptown

The college basketball invitational will feature four returning teams, including the UNC Tar Heels.

December 06, 2024 12:41 PM

Maria Adnado

Tennis stars Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys serve tennis balls on a tennis court.

Sports

Charlotte Invitational brings wave of tennis hype to the Queen City

Some of the biggest names in tennis arrive in Charlotte to compete and share love for the sport.

December 5, 2024

Jack VanderToll

An aerial view of Truist Field in the early evening with people getting on an ice rink.

Events

Uptown to “get lit” for 5th annual Light the Knights Festival

The festive event will bring an outdoor ice rink, snow tubing hill, holiday light display, shopping, and more to Truist Field.

November 18, 2024

Maria Adnado

An outdoor ice rink in the middle of a baseball field with red fireworks going up.

Sports

Tickets on sale for Uptown’s upcoming collegiate outdoor hockey games

Three of the four scheduled games will take place Nov. 21-23 when six university teams shred the ice at Truist Field.

November 14, 2024

Maria Adnado

Charlotte Hornets players distribute food bags to guests across a table inside Spectrum Center.

Events

Hornets and Food Lion team up to feed local families for Thanksgiving

The 14th annual Cornucopia initiative aims to provide 1,000 Charlotte-area families with Thanksgiving meals.

November 13, 2024

Jack VanderToll

Basketball

Spectrum Center to become electric during Ally Tipoff doubleheader

The women’s basketball tournament will feature powerhouse South Carolina vs. NC State.

November 7, 2024

Jack VanderToll

A packed Bank of America stadium with the Uptown skyline in the background.

Sports

Two Duke’s Mayo Classic matchups announced

West Virginia and Virginia will face off in two upcoming Duke’s Mayo Classic games at Bank of America Stadium.

November 6, 2024

Maria Adnado

An GIF of Charlotte FC players and a post-game fireworks show at the Bank of America Stadium.

Sports

Charlotte FC to play in historic, first-ever home playoff game

The team will face Orlando City SC in a best-of-three playoff series as part of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup.

October 31, 2024

Maria Adnado

An exterior shot of the Spectrum Center in Uptown on a clear day.

Basketball

New season brings new experiences for Hornets fans

Guests can expect an elevated viewing experience, new entry options, and new bag policy for events at the Spectrum Center.

October 24, 2024

Jack VanderToll

Play

Your guide to Charlotte’s sports scene

From the turf to the ice, we’re sharing all the details of the Queen City’s sports teams.

October 21, 2024

Maria Adnado

An image of Drs. Drew Brannon, Cory Shaffer, and Milt Lowder from AMPLOS.

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People eat on covered benches in an outdoor courtyard lines with trees and umbrellas.

Food

Grab food and stay a while at Optimist Hall

Charlotte’s first food hall offers a wide variety of tasty options + space for community that leaves guests coming back.

December 5, 2024

Jack VanderToll

A purple-y lit fountain with holiday light displays in the background.

Events

Walk through a holiday-themed botanical wonderland

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is hosting its “Holidays at the Garden” through Sunday, Dec. 29.

December 5, 2024

Maria Adnado

Several people skating around an outdoor ice rink in front of a renovated warehouse building.

City

“A Southern Christmas in Charlotte:" a holiday film, as told by ChatGPT

We asked ChatGPT to write a holiday, Hallmark Channel-inspired plot about Charlotte. It detailed a couple enjoying the holiday season in Uptown, packed with light displays and love.

December 4, 2024

Maria Adnado

Theater

Catch a movie in Independent Picture House’s new auditorium

The nonprofit cinema hopes to build a larger audience welcoming local filmmakers and movie lovers.

December 3, 2024

Jack VanderToll

Volunteer

How to observe Giving Tuesday in Charlotte

From donating time to paying it forward, there’s no shortage of ways to lend a helping hand on this Giving Tuesday.

December 2, 2024

Maria Adnado

A group of women sitting at a round banquet table and smiling for a photo.

Nonprofits

Nonprofit hopes to raise $650,000+ for families in Charlotte

Good Friends Gather, a women-led nonprofit, is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate the small acts that can change a person’s life.

December 2, 2024

Three people balancing on one leg with their bodies perpendicular to the ground.

Live

Find your zen at these yoga studios in Charlotte

Check out these 14 yoga studios around the Queen City, which offer beginner classes, hot yoga, memberships, and more.

December 2, 2024

Maria Adnado

A brick building with the words "Reigning Doughnuts" on the exterior.

Small Business

Shopping small in the Queen City

Charlotte is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.

November 26, 2024

Maria Adnado

A stream train adorned with Christmas lights next to a beautifully decorated village with lights.

Events

Tweetsie Christmas brings holidays to the High Country

The annual event kicks off on Friday, Nov. 29 and provides a festive start to the holiday season.

November 25, 2024

Maria Adnado

Volunteer

Where to volunteer in Charlotte this holiday season

There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community during Thanksgiving and beyond.

November 25, 2024

Jack VanderToll