See Queen City

August 2 – 23 Fridays at 7:00 p.m. check out movies under the stars at Symphony Park at South Park. They have a live band, concessions, family activities and other entertainment. The movie begins at dusk…when you can see it.  

August 3 The Japanese Association in Charlotte will host their 29th annual Bon-Odori Festival. You’ll find Aikido demonstrations, Japanese food, tea ceremonies, calligraphy, origami, yukata fitting and games. Previous events drew about 4,000 attendees. Activities take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Atrium. Check out this video from a previous […]

August 16 The Mint Museum will host their Mint to Move cultural night at the Uptown location. This is a newer program and appears to be growing in popularity and attendance! Experience salsa, mambo, cha-cha, merengue, and bachata. There are dance lessons for those in need. This event is a collaboration between the Mint, ArtSi […]

Amelie’s…a French Bakery Catch live music every Monday night from 8 – 10 p.m. at their North Davidson Street location. They’re open 24 hours/day so feel free to burn the midnight oil after the tunes. Blue Restaurant A fine dining Mediterranean restaurant located in Uptown offers live music on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. […]

June 26-August 14 Free arts and crafts activities are offered at AC Moore on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m.

August 25 Those who appreciate a good race (5K) and obstacle course challenges would enjoy Roc Race.  The morning competition is sold out but the afternoon race is still open for registration. Ready, set, compete! Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S

July 13 Respect the Mic Poetry Writing Workshop The Respect Da Mic Poetry Slam Team will complete a poetry writing and performing workshop for writers and aspiring writers from Noon – 1 p.m. This event is for all ages and free! Details. Respect the Mic Slam Team Performance Poets will come from across the city […]

Groupon has a deal for discounted entry and roller skate rentals at Kate’s Skating Rink. See special pricing below. $10 for skate rental and admission for two, valid Thursday–Monday (up to a $22 value) $20 for skate rental and admission for four plus 20 arcade tokens, valid Thursday–Monday (up to a $49 value) $10 for […]

First Sat. & Sun. Bank of America/Merrill Lynch offers free admission to participating museums on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. Those in Charlotte include: The Mint Museum Uptown and Randolph, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture and Levine Museum of the New South. […]

First Fridays Behailu Academy delivers yet another artistic, skill-oriented and straight up fun opportunity for Charlotte teens. They’ve teamed up with Charlotte Comedy Theater to offer a Teen Comedy Improv Class and a family oriented Comedy Improv Show on the first Friday of every month at Behailu Academy. The improv class takes place from 4-6:30 […]