| Opera Carolina is presenting a free virtual event once a week, iStream Fridays. Every Friday, starting April 3rd, at 6 p.m. go to Opera Carolina's Facebook page for performances of popular opera songs by Opera Carolina resident artists. ... Read the whole entry...» Dunkin' is trying to help us all get through April with this special deal. Every Friday in April, members of Dunkin's DD Perks Rewards Program get a FREE donut with the purchase of any beverage. Enjoy favorites such as Boston Kreme,... Read the whole entry...» BOOM, an arts fringe festival that takes place in Plaza Midwood, was going to take place this weekend, but, of course, has been canceled, along with everything else. However, they are going online! On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, fro 4 p.m. to 7... Read the whole entry...» Have you been thinking about a Sam's Club membership? Here's a great way to try it out and check the fit. For a limited time, Groupon is offering NEW memberships only for up to 62% off regular price, plus a handful of other perks and freebies. ... Read the whole entry...» Get a one year BJ's Inner Circle Membership right now for just $20. It's normally $55. The membership gains you access to BJ's Wholesale Club, as well as to BJs.com. You'll get a second Membership card for a household member.... Read the whole entry...» Join Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center's supportive and energetic faculty for FREE Virtual Circus and Dance Classes in disciplines like juggling, dance fitness, Pilates, yoga, hip-hop and more! Take as many classes as you like on their... Read the whole entry...» MerleFest is not taking place this year. This festival, which celebrates “traditional plus” music, has been taking place on Wilkes Community College since 1988, as a fundraiser for the college, and in memory of Eddy Merle Watson. ... 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...» This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In-person Earth Day celebrations are not happening this year, but here are some ways to celebrate anyway! If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's... Read the whole entry...» The November 2019 Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway concert will be streamed for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. ET. You can watch it on Playbill and BroadwayCares.org. The evening raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights... Read the whole entry...»
North Carolina Zoo has created a full schedule of online activities for those who miss the animals. The activities include virtual zoo visits, science experiments, nature arts and crafts, lesson from a Zoo educator, “ask an expert” and...
Read the whole entry...» Showmars, the southern-style Greek chain, is now selling groceries. Responding to both the closing of dine-in eating (and the fact that take-out and delivery alone can't pay the bills), and to the difficulty of getting necessary groceries,... Read the whole entry...» Levine Museum of the New South, at 200 E. Seventh Street, is closed to the public at this time, but it is occasionally offering a virtual event. Learn about an upcoming event, and then keep reading for a big list of virtual events of all kinds.... 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...»
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...» Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. But with our... Read the whole entry...» If you've already made quick work of the Netflix catalogue, and you'd like to do something a little bit different during your time at home, how about painting? Even if you don't have any artistic talent that you know of, there is... Read the whole entry...» Here on Charlotte on the Cheap, I usually write about free and cheap things to do. During normal times, I write about concerts, festivals, sports events, and kids' activities. These days I'm writing about virtual events, things to do at home,... Read the whole entry...» You might have some questions about the federal stimulus check. Do I qualify for a stimulus check? When will I get a stimulus check? How much will my stimulus check be? What if I don't have direct deposit set up? What if I haven't filed... Read the whole entry...» |
