| Wednesday, July 29th, 2020, is National Chicken Wing Day. Celebrate with one of these special deals. Details and participation might vary according to location. Make sure to click on each link to get the details. We'll be adding to this list... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Motor Speedway is bringing drive-in movies to the community! The events will benefit Speedway Children's Charities. The movies will be shown on the 16,000 square foot HDTV screen. Families can listen through their FM radio. Guests... Read the whole entry...» Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are nature's fireworks, and they are definitely not canceled! On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive from... Read the whole entry...» We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's still mostly virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Symphony al Fresco is a new, free virtual concert series featuring CSO musicians. Each week, they will perform a variety of works, giving a glimpse into the music and their lives as performing musicians. Hosted by Principal Cellist Alan... Read the whole entry...» Mellow Mushroom is throwing it back to 1974, the year it started, with Way Back Wednesdays. Every Wednesday through September 2nd, 2020, you can order the Way Back Wednesday Meal for just $19.74. The meal includes: One small cheese pizza One small... Read the whole entry...» We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's 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...»
Shop local for big savings from American Express.
Shop Small is an initiative from American Express encouraging customers to shop in local stores rather than the big-box retailers. As an incentive, American Express cardholders can get up to $50 in... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte artist David French is holding an open studio event on Friday, July 31st, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, August 1st, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
His studio is in NoDa. Head to 3442 Spencer Street. Look for the balloons. The... Read the whole entry...» Outdoor movies are a staple of summer entertainment for families. Normally there are at least 10 outdoor movie series throughout the Charlotte area. They're a fun night out, usually including kids' activities, like face painting,... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating, with some new rules... Read the whole entry...»
If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by...
Read the whole entry...» Chocolate makes everything better, including donuts. Krispy Kreme's Chocolate Glazed Friday has become a recurring fan favorite each month. To celebrate two years of turning its iconic glaze waterfall into delicious chocolate glaze, Krispy Kreme... Read the whole entry...» Have you got into podcasts yet? Listening to podcasts can expose you to stories, culture, and points of view that you might never otherwise encounter. Charlotte residents are producing podcasts on a wide range of topics, including music,... Read the whole entry...» The Music Yard is an outdoor setting for live music in the South End. It's on 2433 South Blvd., between Mac's Speed Shop and SouthBound. The Music Yard is hosting Drive-In Concerts this summer. The cost is per car, and depends on the... Read the whole entry...» From Friday, July 31st, to Sunday, August 2nd, 2020, participating Ace Hardware stores are hosting Miracle Bucket Days. We heard from Blackhawk Hardware, at 4225 Park Road (in Park Road Shopping Center, and this is what they told us: Blackhawk... Read the whole entry...» CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru, 3115 Freedom Drive, is a convenient, family-owned, drive-thru-only coffee shop serving coffees, craft beverages, and local pastries. On Saturday, August 8th, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., they are celebrating their 3rd... Read the whole entry...» Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists' work often extends to alteration of the building... Read the whole entry...»
Face masks protect other people around you, especially if you have the virus and don't know it.
By increasing the percentage of people wearing face masks, and continuing to practice social distancing, we can slow the spread, protect our... Read the whole entry...» Hanging Rock State Park. Photo: Harrison Grothoff If you're looking for ways to beat cabin fever, North Carolina State Parks might be the answer. Please be mindful of the need to distance yourself from others. If you get to a park and it is... 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.
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