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Sports
Charlotte’s sports teams deliver postseasons worth celebrating
The Hornets won their first postseason game since 2016, and they aren’t the only team chasing a title in the Queen City.
April 15, 2026 03:08 PM
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Maria Adnado
Dawn Staley cuts down a basketball net after a win.
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Looking across a pond at Quail Hollow Club, with two white tints and people lining the green course.
Sports
Perfect your swing: learn to golf like a pro
Whether you are new to the green or skilled with a golf club, Charlotte venues provide lessons for all skill levels.
April 2, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that are worth planning ahead for.
March 27, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Two people playing table tennis in a neon-lit room. There are pinball machines behind them, and the two are wearing business-casual attire. It is dark outside, seen through large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charlotte
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
March 23, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
The Queen's Unviersity men's basketball team celebrating a win and bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Sports
Charlotte’s key to March Madness 2026
From chicken wings to bracket tips, we’ve got everything Charlotteans need for a winning season this March Madness.
March 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Duke and Louisville basketball players reach for a loose ball beneath a net in Spectrum Center.
Basketball
The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament to tip off in Charlotte
The ACC Men’s Basketball tournament returns to Spectrum Center in Uptown from Tuesday, March 10 to Saturday, March 14.
March 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A room with an an interactive table and an image of Bank of America Stadium from above with people looking around.
Development
Tepper Sports & Entertainment to open interactive center ahead of stadium renovations
The new Uptown office will give community members a close and interactive look at the renovations coming to Bank of America Stadium.
February 24, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A group of people standing and smiling for a photo while holding brooms pointed at curling stones.
Sports
Learn to curl in Charlotte
Grab your shoes and can-do attitude — the Charlotte Curling Association is ready to welcome new league members through the rest of its operating seaosn.
February 18, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Panthers legend Luke Kuechly waving at the crowd as the panthers mascot gives him a push.
Sports
Panthers legend Luke Kuechly to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers’ former linebacker, was recognized for his eight-season career with the Panthers, among other major accolades in the NFL.
February 17, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A women skiing down a mountain.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Charlotte this winter
While the Queen City may not regularly see snow, we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube this winter.
February 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Travel and Outdoors
It’s a berry good time to go strawberry picking
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
April 23, 2026
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City
Charlotte enters voluntary water restrictions as drought continues
Here’s what the drought means for your lawn, your wallet, and what comes next.
April 22, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Lewis Donald in a gray T-shirt talking animatedly.
Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest Lewis Donald
We sat down with the barbecue expert to ask about his experiences on “Top Chef,” and to ask his expert opinion on Charlotte’s food scene.
April 21, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An exterior photo of an outdoor covered ampitheater.
Business
Live Nation unveils new green space, dining options at Truliant Amphitheater
What to expect at two of Charlotte’s outdoor venues ahead of concert season.
April 21, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An exterior photo of Blumenthal's Belk Theater in Uptown, with a skyscraper in the background.
Events
Broadway’s biggest hits coming to Blumenthal Arts
From the return of “Phantom of the Opera” to Broadway newcomers like “Death Becomes Her,” theater lovers will experience a showstopping season in Uptown.
April 21, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a long bar with a gold-framed portrait hanging above.
Small Business
Coffee and cocktail bar to open in Plaza Midwood
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
April 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An empty baseball field with a scoreboard lit up with the American flag and the Charlotte skyline in the background.
Events
Charlotte’s Stars and Stripes to take over Truist Field for July Fourth
The July Fourth display will bring the Knights and the Charlotte Symphony together to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and feature the annual WBT Sky Show.
April 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Two records being held in front of a counter and Hardy Boys Records wall.
Music
Where to celebrate Record Store Day in Charlotte
This is your chance to score new records or longtime favorite albums at local stores participating in the music lovers’ holiday.
April 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A man posing with records splayed on top of boxes inside of a U-haul.
Small Business
Local record store obtains Voice of America’s vinyl collection
Rare vinyl from a historic broadcast archive is now spinning in Matthews, satisfying music lovers and just in time for Record Store Day.
April 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A museum interior with three lit panels showing moments in history.
History
Immersive exhibition celebrates America250 and Charlotte’s role in the American Revolution
The Charlotte Museum of History’s new exhibition combines virtual reality and history to celebrate the nationwide commemoration of America’s independence.
April 15, 2026
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Maria Adnado