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Discover the best events and activities in Charlotte, NC. From festivals and concerts to community gatherings and local fairs, stay in the loop on what’s happening. Get information on where to go and what to do, and participate in the vibrant community life of Charlotte.

 

Children exploring Mint Museum
Community

Charlotte: GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience This Month

Charlotte: GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience This Month May 1, 2024 By: HERE News ENJOY FREE ADMISSION TO THE MINT MUSEUM Starting May 1, children in grades K-12 can enjoy free admission to both locations of the Mint Museum for an entire year with an adult admission. This opportunity was made possible through Mint Board of Trustees Member Charlotte Wickham, who partnered with Charlotte Ballet dancer Humberto

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Mother testing new gadgets
Events/What's Happening

What The Tech: Mothers Day Gadgets Pt 2

What The Tech: Mothers Day Gadgets Pt 2 April 30, 2024 Midrina Tucker, CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Mother’s Day is less than 2 weeks away so you’ve got time. Don’t wait until the only option is a gift card. Tech gadgets of course make great Mother’s Day gifts. If you made mom happy with a gadget a few years ago it might be time for an upgrade. Tech gadgets that were great a

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"Spring Festival in Charlotte"
Community

By The Numbers: Spring in Charlotte

By The Numbers: Spring in Charlotte A herd of rankings, expenses, crowds, and fines as we careen toward summer April 29, 2024 By Greg Lacour, Tess Allen, The Malpass Brothers Courtesy, Kimberly Manning 5 The number of Music Festivals to jazz up the month of May: Lovin’ Life Music Fest May 3-5 This multiday, multigenre music festival is the first of its kind in Charlotte since CityFest Live! shut down

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Uptown Charlotte art festival
Art

Charlotte SHOUT! Celebrates Creative Culture in Charlotte

Charlotte SHOUT! fosters a creative culture in Charlotte Charlotte SHOUT! has returned for the third consecutive year. The event ran from March 29 to April 14, 2024, and there were plenty of opportunities to see all that Charlotte offers. SHOUT! is an art festival in Uptown Charlotte that lasted over two weeks. Residents could participate in fun events and opportunities for the community to experience and enjoy. Art, Food, Music,

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LGBTQ Film Festival Poster
Cinema

Charlotte Pride’s Reel Out LGBTQ Film Festival Returns with an Exciting Lineup

Charlotte Pride’s Reel Out LGBTQ Film Festival Returns with an Exciting Lineup Charlotte, NC – April 26, 2024 Charlotte Pride’s Reel Out LGBTQ film festival is back this year, promising a diverse and engaging lineup of films that celebrate LGBTQ stories and voices. The festival is set to take place at the Independent Picture House in Charlotte from May 15-19, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with thought-provoking cinema

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Workers memorial day gathering
Events/What's Happening

Paying Respects and Looking Forward on Workers Memorial Day

Paying Respects and Looking Forward on Workers Memorial Day Charlotte, NC April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, a day when working families, union members, and labor leaders come together to remember each worker killed, injured, and sickened from their jobs, and to organize for an end to the unnecessary deaths of our brothers and sisters. Remembering Those Lost Working families are forced to deal with insurmountable loss every single day.

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"Outdoor concert scene illuminated"
Community

Charlotte Celebrates Landmark Moment with Hozier and Allison Russell

Charlotte Celebrates Landmark Moment with Hozier and Allison Russell Outdoor Concert Season Kicks Off with a Bang at PNC Music Pavilion By: HERE News April 25, 2024 Outdoor concert season in Charlotte got off to a rousing start Tuesday night as Irish folk/soul artist Andrew Hozier-Byrne, known simply as Hozier, graced the stage at PNC Music Pavilion for the third stop on his Unreal Unearth Tour. With clear skies and

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Virtual restaurant award celebration
Culinary

Charlotte’s Top Restaurants Honored at 2024 BOB Awards Party

Charlotte’s Top Restaurants Honored at 2024 BOB Awards Party Charlotte, NC – The city of Charlotte was buzzing with excitement as the 25th-anniversary edition of the Best of the Best (BOB) Awards Party took place on Thursday, May 30. This year, the celebration was hosted online, embracing a Y2K theme to commemorate the BOBs’ birth year of 1999. A Night of Recognition and Celebration The virtual event showcased the finest

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Summer festival in Charlotte
Community

Local festival hopes to be the kickoff to summer in Charlotte

Local festival hopes to be the ‘kickoff’ to summer in Charlotte A celebration of culture and community is coming to Charlotte on April 27 at the Got Soul: Savor the Culture festival. The festival, put on by the South Charlotte Jack & Jill chapter, aims to bring the community together for a day of fun and entertainment. Community Focus Jack & Jill is a membership-only organization dedicated to “strengthening future

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Students planting pollinator garden
Events/What's Happening

Educating the Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow in Charlotte

Educating the Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow in Charlotte The City of Charlotte Partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to Educate Students About Pollinators The City of Charlotte recently collaborated with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) on two innovative projects aimed at educating students and enhancing neighborhood beautification. Second graders had the opportunity to visit the Landscape Management division’s office building on Tuckaseegee Road for an interactive field trip on pollination. Following this, Landscape Management,

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