Winter 2023 Poetry + Fiction Reading and Open Mic at Book Buyers

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Jody Mace

Book Buyers, the incredible, massive book store moved to Eastway Crossing from The Plaza in February of this year. Its address is 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte.

You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and more, or our in-depth look at three great used book stores in Charlotte.

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Some of Book Buyers’ neighbors at Eastway Crossing:

Bart’s Mart
Eastside Local Eatery
VisArt Video
Tommy’s Pub
Open Door Studios
The Dog Salon
Armada Skate Shop

Eastway Crossing has become a haven for former Plaza Midwood businesses. And there’s plenty of free parking.

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The Greener Apple, which offers vegan and eco-friendly products, is at Book Buyers, and you can also shop for its products online.

seating at used bookstore in Charlotte — Mace Publishing, LLC

Winter 2023 Poetry + Fiction Reading

On Saturday, February 4th, 2023, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Book Buyers is presenting its Fall 2022 Poetry + Fiction Reading. This is a free event.

There will be two featured poets: Shannon Barringer and Isaac Akanmu; and one featured fiction writer: Alan Michael Parker.

The second hour will be a poetry and fiction open mic. There will be a sign-up sheet, so show up before 7:30 p.m. to get your name on the list

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays

All Day | Discounted | Independent Picture House

Charlotte Fair (click for times and prices)

All Day | $0-10.00 | Festival location at Bruton Smith Boulevard and Concord Parkway, Concord

Name the Music at Rhino Market & Deli Uptown

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Save 20% at The Market at 7th Street on Wednesdays with Apple Pay

8:00 am to 7:00 pm | Discounted | The Market at 7th Street

U-cut tulips at Dewberry Farm

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U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Howard Family Farm

Virtual Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Fitness Dance Class

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Virtual

Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Albemarle Recreation Center

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds and Bearden/Picasso: Rhythms & Reverberations

1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $20.00-25.00 | Mint Museum Uptown

Date Night at Gilde Brewery -- half price cocktails and bottles of wine

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Winning Wednesday Game Night

3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Gilde Brewery

Pup Social

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Percent Tap House, Harrisburg

Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph (included in museum admission; free after 5 p.m.)

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $0-15.00 | Mint Museum Randolph

Free Wednesday Evening at Mint Museum Randolph

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Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to Mint Museum Uptown, Gantt Center, and Bechtler Museum

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Charlotte Fair (click for times and prices)

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9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

U-cut tulips at Dewberry Farm

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U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Howard Family Farm

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds and Bearden/Picasso: Rhythms & Reverberations

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Free Community Access Evening for "The Bias Inside Us" at Discovery Place Science

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Game Night with Potions & Pixels

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Name the Music at Rhino Market & Deli South End

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Elizabeth 8K Kick-Off Party, with live music and vendors

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Thursday Night Yoga

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Trivia at Madison Perk Coffee Bar

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Thirsty Thursday and Trivia

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Smashburger: BOGO Fish Sandwich

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U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Howard Family Farm

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds and Bearden/Picasso: Rhythms & Reverberations

10:00 am to 9:00 pm | $20.00-25.00 | Mint Museum Uptown

Little Critters Storytime

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Piano Parties with members of Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum at Pianodrome (part of Charlotte SHOUT!)

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Cafe 400 Lunchtime Concerts -- part of Charlotte SHOUT!

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