| So, you've been invited to a Zoom meeting. Now what? As many people are working from home, video calls have become the norm. If this is the first time you've had to attend a video meeting, it can seem overwhelming, but don't worry.... Read the whole entry...»
The Evening Muse is one of Charlotte's treasures. An intimate music venue in NoDa, it's hosted night after beautiful night of music for years. In addition, the Muse has hosted events like R U OK, CLT?, that brings awareness and...
Read the whole entry...» 40 Acre Rock. Photo: Jim Ogden Now more than ever, it's important to get outside. Connect with nature, get exercise, see something beautiful. If you maintain healthy space between you and other people, there's nothing wrong with going for... Read the whole entry...» Restaurants, bars, and the workers who keep them going have been hit especially hard by the current situation, with restaurants and bars being closed across the state. So many people are coming up with creative ways to help service industry... Read the whole entry...» Summit Coffee is there for you, Davidson! They've managed to turn a closed Wells Fargo drive-through on South Main Street in Davidson into a coffee drive-through! Today (Saturday, March 21st) is opening day, and they plan to operate from 7... 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...» 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...» You might not be able to get together with friends for a watch party, but you can still be social and watch a show together, through a Netflix party. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback between you and your friends and adds a chat. This is... 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...»
We need to protect vulnerable people in our community, especially seniors. To make grocery shopping safer, some stores have started setting aside an hour just for seniors or other at-risk people to shop.
Hours differ, so please call your local... Read the whole entry...» Photo by Wanda Koch Audrey Baran is leading yoga classes via Zoom Mondays through Fridays, from March 23rd to April 3rd, 2020. Please feel free to drop Audrey a tip: Venmo: @audibaran Paypal: [email protected] But Audrey asks that if you do tip... Read the whole entry...» Libraries aren't what they used to be. Yes, they are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it's been a while since you visited one of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's branches, you might be surprised... Read the whole entry...»
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is letting kids everywhere stream stories for free.
Here are 20 other fun, free, educational websites for kids. A large collection of children's stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop,... Read the whole entry...»
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should...
Read the whole entry...» Your kids are going to be home for a while, and at some time you'll likely hear the words “I'm bored.” We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. And since so many of us are at home, lots... Read the whole entry...» | 