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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.

 

All-female gospel group performing
Community

Charlotte to Host All-Woman Gospel Tour ‘It’s Time: Girls Night Out’ This Summer

Charlotte to Host All-Woman Gospel Tour ‘It’s Time: Girls Night Out’ This Summer Charlotte, NC – April 15, 2024 A tour featuring four gospel acts is set to come to Charlotte this summer. The “It’s Time: Girls Night Out” tour will come to Ovens Auditorium on July 24. The all-woman, 29-city tour will feature Kierra Sheard, Naomie Raine, Koryn Hawthorne, and Wande as its headliners. Tickets are available through Live

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City council voting on urban development plan
Community

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan Charlotte, NC – April 15, 2024 The Charlotte City Council is gearing up for a pivotal vote on the proposed development plan for Ballantyne, a prominent neighborhood in the city. The plan has stirred up a mix of excitement and concern among residents and local officials. Background The Ballantyne development plan aims to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use community

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Charlotte skyline with food trucks
Art

Charlotte: A Hub for Entertainment and Cuisine

Charlotte: A Hub for Entertainment and Cuisine Charlotte, known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, diverse food offerings, and exciting events, continues to be a hub for entertainment and cuisine. With a plethora of activities to choose from, residents and visitors alike have no shortage of options to explore in the Queen City. Arts and Culture From art galleries and museums to live music venues and theaters, Charlotte offers

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Black Maternal Health Conference
Charity

Charlotte Conference Aims to Improve Black Maternal Health

Charlotte Conference Aims to Improve Black Maternal Health A conference held in Charlotte on Thursday marked the beginning of National Black Maternal Health Week, focusing on the challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy and ways to enhance their outcomes. The event, which took place at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on Beatties Ford Road, drew a large crowd eager to address disparities in maternal health. Addressing Root Causes Beyond Medical

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Charlotte award ceremony celebration
Charity

City of Charlotte Celebrates the 24th Mayor’s International Community Awards

City of Charlotte Celebrates the 24th Mayor’s International Community Awards Charlotte, North Carolina – April 15, 2024 The City of Charlotte recently celebrated the 24th edition of the Mayor’s International Community Awards (MICA), an event that recognizes the outstanding contributions of foreign-owned firms and individuals to the Charlotte region. Hosted by the Charlotte International Cabinet and the Office of the Mayor, MICA has been an important annual tradition since 1998.

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Book Crawl at Indie Bookstore
Events/What's Happening

Gastonia, Gaston County stores part of Greater Charlotte Book Crawl

Gastonia, Gaston County stores part of Greater Charlotte Book Crawl Two Gaston County indie bookstores are participating in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl By HERE News Two Gaston County indie bookstores are participating in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl, an annual event in which participants can win prizes for visiting 19 independent bookstores in the greater Charlotte area. The book crawl began April 1 and will continue until April 30.

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Frustrated person facing geo-blocking message
Events/What's Happening

Website Unavailable in Your Location

Charlotte: Website Unavailable in Your Location Residents of Charlotte were left frustrated and confused today as they tried to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” Technical Difficulties or Geo-Blocking? The website in question, which offers a wide range of entertainment, news, and community information, appeared to be inaccessible to users in the Charlotte area. While some

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Black librarian filming documentary
Cinema

The Untold Story of a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary

The Story Behind a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary City of Charlotte – Home – Logo Published on April 09, 2024 By Kayla Chadwick-Schultz Introduction “Are you a librarian?” It’s a seemingly innocent question, probably asked by someone who just wants to know more about your profession, right? Well, not for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Digital Production Librarian and Archivist Rodney Freeman. In his experience, that question

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Students at Disney Leadership Summit
Community

Charlotte High School Students Learn How to Make Dreams Happen

Charlotte High School Students Learn How to Make Dreams Happen Three Charlotte Students Attend Prestigious Leadership Summit Three high school students from Charlotte recently had the privilege of attending the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy leadership summit in Florida. The event, held at Walt Disney World, brought together exceptional teens from all over the country to learn, connect, and grow their leadership skills over a four-day period. The Application Process The

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Volunteers cleaning Queen City
Charity

The Queen City Gears Up for Clean the Queen Event

The Queen City Gears Up for Clean the Queen Event Charlotte, NC – Earth Day is right around the corner, and the Queen City is getting ready for the third annual Clean the Queen event. From April 15-20, Envision Charlotte, Keep Charlotte Beautiful, and City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will host a week-long series of volunteer events during Earth Week. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to come

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