Arts & Entertainment

From improv nights to live music to performance art...you'll find plenty to enjoy in the Queen City. Learn about the free events as well as discounts.

BOGO tickets to Lear, performed by Free Reign Theatre Company

Free Reign Theatre Company is performing William Shakespeare's Lear at Duke Energy Theater, at Spirit Square, 345 N. College Street, in November, … [Read more...] about BOGO tickets to Lear, performed by Free Reign Theatre Company

Special deal on Amazon Music Unlimited: four months for $0.99

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Amazon is offering a special deal: Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just 99 cents. After the promotional trial, your subscription will … [Read more...] about Special deal on Amazon Music Unlimited: four months for $0.99

Charlotte concerts this week

Charlotte live music is alive and kicking. Looking for concerts this weekend (and beyond) in Charlotte? Here's a list of the next few days of shows … [Read more...] about Charlotte concerts this week

Free and Cheap Comedy Shows with Beerly Funny

Beerly Funny is a brand new stand-up comedy production effort that started from a desire to showcase, promote and share comedy as an art form, while … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Comedy Shows with Beerly Funny

NoDa Krampus Krawl Dec. 7

Krampus is a not-so-beloved figure in Central European literature. You could say he's Santa's enforcer, or the evil side of Santa. He's … [Read more...] about NoDa Krampus Krawl Dec. 7

Live at the Mint — Charlotte Storytellers Nov 20

Both locations of The Mint Museum are free to visit every Wednesday after 5 p.m. In addition, for eight weeks this fall and winter, Mint Museum … [Read more...] about Live at the Mint — Charlotte Storytellers Nov 20

Free admission to Gantt Center Wednesday nights

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, has a … [Read more...] about Free admission to Gantt Center Wednesday nights

Uptown music series: Hump Day Blues and Thursday Night Live

The parking lot at 7th Street and North Tryon Street is being transformed into "Victoria Yards" this fall. Every Wednesday and Thursday from … [Read more...] about Uptown music series: Hump Day Blues and Thursday Night Live

Shop for handmade gifts at Starving Artist Markets

The Starving Artist Market is a chance to shop for local handmade art. It's free to attend. Here are some of the upcoming events. Follow the links … [Read more...] about Shop for handmade gifts at Starving Artist Markets