Shrove Tuesday Community Pancake Supper at Matthews United Methodist Church Feb. 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/10 5:59A Jody Mace

Matthews United Methodist Church, at 801 South Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Pancake Supper for Shrove Tuesday, on February 17, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This event is...

Super Bowl LX at Gilde Brewery, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/6 4:31A Jody Mace

Gilde Brewery , at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North...

Valentine’s Orchid and Chocolate Sale with UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Valentine s event is back in 2026. Shop for orchids and chocolate. There will also be opportunities to learn about orchids. Check out our guide to Valentine s Day in...

Spin Cycle Social: Free Cuban Salsa Dancing, including lesson, at North Tryon 2 Laundromat Feb. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/6 2:50A Jody Mace

Spin Cycle Social is a high energy Cuban Salsa event, bringing the community together to move and connect at a laundromat! And it s FREE! What to expect: Beginner-friendly Cuban salsa lesson Partner work + fun casino-style turns Social dancing to...

Free community screening of film, “Join or Die” at East City Church Feb. 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/5 1:00A Jody Mace

MoRA (Monroe Road Advocates) and McClintock Woods Garden Club are presenting a free screening of the film, Join or Die, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at East City Church, 6850 Monroe...

Wendy’s: $3 key tag gets free Jr. Frosty throughout 2026

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/5 12:16A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Wendy s Want to get FREE Jr. Frostys at Wendy s throughout 2026? If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to snag one of the...

30 Community bands, orchestras and choirs in the Charlotte area — learn how you can participate

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/4 9:00A Jody Mace

The Charlotte area is home to a large number of community bands, orchestras and choirs. The membership varies. Some are made up of professional or almost-professional musicians, and some are open to...

CLTure Day + Night Market — New Moon Festival on Feb. 21

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/4 9:00A Jody Mace

CLTure Day + Night Market: New Moon Festival is a Lunar New Year celebration that takes place at Blume Studios, 904 Post Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. CLTure Day + Night Market: New Moon Festival...

Green River Revival — St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Whitewater Center March 14

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/3 1:29A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center The U.S. National Whitewater Center is planning Green River Revival on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Green River Revival is one...

Mardi Gras Weekend at Cabarrus Brewing Co.

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/2 11:40P Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Cabarrus Brewing Company , 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord s first full-scale production brewery. It s open seven days a week. It also hosts live music (and more)...

Love Love — A Valentine’s Day Mini-Market at The Pass

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/30 7:44A Jody Mace

The Pass CLT, at 4100 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Love Love A Valentine s Day Mini Market on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It s free to attend, and a...

Black History Trivia and Soul Food Tasting with Cuzzo’s Cuisine Feb. 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/30 4:18A Jody Mace

Trivia for Us: Black History Month A Taste of Soul is a celebration of knowledge and food on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Cuzzo s Cuisine II, 9601 N Tryon Street, Charlotte,...

Lunar New Year Activities at Cabarrus County Library

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Image: Depositphotos Cabarrus County Library has planned two events to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Welcome in the Year of the Horse at one of these events. No registration is required, but space is...

Partisan Song: Stories and Music of Holocaust Resistance Feb. 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/28 2:32A Jody Mace

Experience an evening of storytelling and music at Partisan Song: Stories and Music of Holocaust Resistance , on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. This event is...

Try Curling at an Open House at Charlotte Curling Feb. 7 and 14

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/28 1:40A Jody Mace

Charlotte Curling , at 6525 Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, is holding two open houses . This is a great chance to get out on the ice and throw some stones. At the open houses you ll throw a stone,...