This list is a combination of in-person and virtual events. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. You might... Read the whole entry...» This is the third of our series of video tours of bike rides, with a special focus on Mecklenburg County Greenways. Keep reading to see a video, as well as more information and an extensive photo guide. This content is brought to you by Gear Goat... Read the whole entry...» TAC is bringing some more art to NoDa with a pop-up gallery at 3225 N. Davidson Street, next to The Evening Muse. It's in the spot where Sunshine Daydreams used to be. TAC is an artist collective in Charlotte, with more than 60 artists. ... Read the whole entry...» Celebrate one of America's favorite foods on National Cheeseburger Day! National Cheeseburger Day is Friday, September 18th, 2020. Here are a few deals and some local cheeseburger news….we will be adding more soon! You... Read the whole entry...» Did you know that there is a bison ranch in nearby York, South Carolina? Tatanka Bison Ranch, at 8088 Kays Drive, York, South Carolina, is about 48 miles from the center of Charlotte. It's very close to Historic Brattonsville, Draper Wildlife... Read the whole entry...» Museums in North Carolina are now permitted to reopen, at 50% capacity. Here's a rundown of museums in the Charlotte region, and what their reopening plans are. Some museums will continue to provide online programs that you can enjoy from... Read the whole entry...» Chatty Cathy's Cafe, at 2004 Cause Way Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina, serves organic coffee drinks and herbal teas, as well as house made muffins, salad, sandwiches and snacks. They offer Keto food options. You can check their Facebook page... Read the whole entry...» Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord? Dakota and Friends is a live dinosaur show that is available for birthday parties, summer camps and more. The show features songs, prizes, arts and crafts, all with the dinosaurs. If you're... Read the whole entry...» Live music venues in Charlotte, as is the case everywhere, are in grave peril. They've been closed for six months, and we don't know when they can open again, or at what capacity. We previously shared a list of 10 ways to help live music... Read the whole entry...» JazzArts Charlotte's mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support. Since live events are temporarily on hold, JazzArts Charlotte is offering some... Read the whole entry...» Queen City Nerve is presenting a new virtual event, Smarter Charlotte Trivia, every other Thursday. It will take place on Twitch: twitch.tv/queencitynerve. The trivia contest will cover a range of current events, news, arts, food and... Read the whole entry...» Metropolitan's fall music series, Music at the Met, takes place Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from July 16th to October 29th, 2020. It's free to attend. The acoustic concert series features local talented singer/songwriters. ... Read the whole entry...» The Starving Artist Market is returning! The Starving Artist Market is a chance to shop for local handmade art. It's free to attend. Here are some of the upcoming events. Follow the links to see a list of participating artists and vendors, as... Read the whole entry...» In these times, we want to help Charlotte area businesses reach their customers and help readers find the services they need. And we all like a deal. So we've created Charlotte on the Cheap Deals. Businesses can list discounts or deals.... Read the whole entry...» We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it still has a lot of virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. Also during this time we're including some events that are more... Read the whole entry...» If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. Prices depend on check-in date and the kind of room you reserve but in most cases they'll save you some bucks over... Read the whole entry...» In September and October, Charlotte is normally are bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You'll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more. At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that's not available other... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is closed to visitors, but in anticipation of its reopening, is inviting guests onto the ground for a special afternoon. Read on to learn about this in-person event. Please consider a donation to... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Sharon Welling Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is open for their Fall 2020 season. Visiting the orchard is a family tradition, and a tasty way of welcoming the fall season and everything it... Read the whole entry...» Paper Skyscraper, the gift shop at 330 East Blvd., has a big sale coming up, and it includes one very in-demand item — puzzles. The sale will take place on these dates: Friday, September 18th, 2020: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, September... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. Steven's Creek Nature Center is opening soon, but is already hosting some activities (see below.) The nature centers provide an excellent... Read the whole entry...» UNC Charlotte's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' Personally Speaking series offers the community a chance to meet UNC Charlotte researchers/scholars and learn about their work. They will lead conversations about their books and... Read the whole entry...» |