| If you can avoid it, don't go to a grocery store right now. Delivery or curbside pickup is the safer choice. Here is a side-by-side comparison of several grocery delivery services. The problem is that, for some of the stores, time slots for... Read the whole entry...» There are more FREE streaming services out there than you would imagine! Here's a primer on where you can stream movies and TV shows for free. These are all legal sites, with no bootleg content or copyright violations. Yes, they come with a catch... Read the whole entry...» Trivia nights are back in Charlotte! They are just happening virtually. Read on to learn about some opportunities to test your knowledge! Mindless Minutia Trivia Mindless Minutia hosts many trivia nights throughout Charlotte, and for now, it's... Read the whole entry...»
Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?
Going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, but we're compiling a list of places where you can order Easter Brunch to be picked up. We're limiting our... Read the whole entry...» With live shows on hold, Charlotte musicians are coming into your living room (from a distance.) Lots of live streams are being planned, and Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all the information, through its new Music Anywhere CLT Facebook... Read the whole entry...» Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» Many people have lost jobs in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you're worried about how to make ends meet, it is helpful to know that some companies are still hiring. You can probably find a job. Demand for workers at... Read the whole entry...» On April 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control advised wearing cloth face coverings when you need to be in public, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We've just learned that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has an urgent need for 1,000 face... Read the whole entry...» We may be able to skip the movies, stop getting together for drinks, stop going to the gym, but we have to eat. We will always need grocery stores. There are several different ways to get groceries without going into a store. If you choose delivery,... Read the whole entry...»
Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what's on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap.
NOTE: During this time, all events are virtual. If you see an event on this list that doesn't have the... Read the whole entry...» Kids' Seed Gardening Kit Many people are using this time at home to start their first garden. It can seem overwhelming if you haven't gardened before, so we asked Pike Nurseries for some advice for first-time gardeners. Pike Nurseries... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is closed to visitors, but is offering many opportunities to explore its resources from home. Please consider a donation to Charlotte Museum of History, to help them through this time. ... Read the whole entry...» Easter 2020 is a little different than what we expected. With no in-person events, we need to think about how to make Easter fun and meaningful, especially for kids, at home. Make sure to also check out this list of places in Charlotte to order... Read the whole entry...» | 