Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte's first hot glass art studio. It's at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It's around the corner from NoDa Brewing. Scroll down to learn about... Read the whole entry...» Once a month, on the third Friday of the month, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, in conjunction with Bank of America, presents Bechtler by Night. Admission will be free from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be special gallery tours, art-making activities... Read the whole entry...» Learn about all the festivals that the U.S. National Whitewater Center is holding in 2020. The U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, presents many festivals throughout the year. The festivals always include yoga, as well as... Read the whole entry...» Plan your weekend on the cheap with this list of free events around Charlotte this week, from Friday, February 21st, to Sunday, February 23rd, 2020. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily... Read the whole entry...» Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is celebrating Freddy's 95th birthday with an all-week celebration. From February 19th to 26th, 2020, get a frozen custard cone or dish for 95 cents. Also, you can enter to win a year's... Read the whole entry...» Gottaswing Charlotte offers an opportunity to those who enjoy swing-era jazz dances like Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston and others. It's a member of Gottaswing, a swing-only dance instruction and promotion company that operates all across the... Read the whole entry...» No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there's a party for you in the Charlotte area. Here's a list of events that are free or cheap to attend. Drinks are on you, but you can expect to find some drink specials at many of these... Read the whole entry...» These days, we tend to send greetings, congratulations, and birthday wishes via text. So, getting a card in the mail is a rare treat. Here's a free way to make someone's day. (Well, the stamp is on you.) Every Friday from February 21st... Read the whole entry...» HI LITES is an annual festival that highlights local and regional audio, visual and performance artists. It takes place on February 22nd, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., at Goodyear Arts, 301 Camp Road. Admission is free, but there's a suggested... Read the whole entry...» National Margarita Day is Saturday, February 22nd, 2020. Here are some deals being offered to celebrate. You might also be interested in: Free things to do this week Subscribing to emails from Charlotte on the Cheap ... Read the whole entry...» Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with the 9th Annual Seuss-a-Thon at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road, on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is led by Dr. Mark West of UNC Charlotte. More info. Area educators and... Read the whole entry...» Lake Norman and Iredell County readers, Charlotte's St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 14th) isn't the only one in the area! Downtown Mooresville will host a St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 7th, 2020, starting at 2... Read the whole entry...» Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery's Facebook page. Mardi Gras Party Saturday, February... Read the whole entry...» The 75th Annual CIAA Tournament features 22 action-packed men's and women's basketball games, from February 25th to 29th, 2020, along with a host of entertainment events. Learn about some of the free events that are part of the... Read the whole entry...» Tip Top Daily Market, at 2902 The Plaza, is a spot for hanging out over draft beer, craft beer, sake, wine, cheese, ice cream, and more…or for grabbing those necessities to go. The market also frequently hosts music, comedy and other... Read the whole entry...» Did you know that this weekend (February 21-23, 2020) is “Hockey Weekend?” One way to celebrate is with Try Hockey for Free for kids on Saturday. Or you can celebrate with burritos. Celebrate hockey weekend at Chipotle. Friday,... Read the whole entry...» MakerSpace Charlotte is community where makers, programmers, scientists, engineers, students and creative minds have access to equipment and building space for a supportive shared learning experience. Their 2700 square feet space is at 900... Read the whole entry...» Muggles Market is described as “Like real life Etsy for Geeks.” It features artists and artisans who create products across all fandoms, from Harry Potter to Doctor Who and everything in between. Muggles Market Too takes place at... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Center City Partners Visit the Rail Trail through the end of February, 2020, and experience I Heart Rail Trail: Lights, four temporary interactive light exhibits along a one-mile stretch along the Rail Trail. That one mile is from Sycamore... Read the whole entry...» Atkins Library, on the UNC Charlotte campus, at 410 Library Lane, is holding a book sale Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, February 29th, 2020. The sale will feature over 5,000 duplicate and carefully selected items including academic... Read the whole entry...» Celebrate the official grand opening of The Plaza Bike Lanes with a Mardi Gras Bike Parade on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone can participate in the parade by decorating your bikes, wagons, scooters or any... Read the whole entry...» |