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.

Free Film and Discussion at Independent Picture House: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round on Jan. 19

When five Howard University students sat on a segregated Maryland carousel in 1960, the arrests made headlines. When the largely Jewish community near … [Read more...] about Free Film and Discussion at Independent Picture House: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round on Jan. 19

Concert: “Bridging Musical Worlds–a Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.” Jan. 18

Bridging Musical Worlds--A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is an annual MLK Day tradition in Charlotte that brings together music from many … [Read more...] about Concert: “Bridging Musical Worlds–a Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.” Jan. 18

Country Line Dancing Class at Gibson Mill Market

Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting regularly scheduled country line dancing classes. The cost is $10, … [Read more...] about Country Line Dancing Class at Gibson Mill Market

Learning from Selma with the Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 15

Join the Levine Museum of the New South to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at a special screening and community discussion of Selma, … [Read more...] about Learning from Selma with the Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 15

Exhibition opening at The Light Factory: Thank You Please Come Again on Jan. 16

The Light Factory presents photography exhibits and offers photography education. It's located within the VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, … [Read more...] about Exhibition opening at The Light Factory: Thank You Please Come Again on Jan. 16

Top things to do in January, 2026, in Charlotte

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Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Charlotte area, there is plenty to do in … [Read more...] about Top things to do in January, 2026, in Charlotte

Weekly Drink Specials at QC Pour House

QC Pour House, 200 W. Tremont Avenue, is a local neighborhood spot in the heart of South End. They serve up food and drinks daily. They're two … [Read more...] about Weekly Drink Specials at QC Pour House

NFL Playoff Watch Parties at Angry Ale’s

Angry Ale's, 1518 Montford Drive, hosts frequent events. They'll be hosting watch parties for all the NFL playoff games, including the Panthers' … [Read more...] about NFL Playoff Watch Parties at Angry Ale’s

Panthers Wild Card Playoff Tailgate at Hoppin’

Hoppin', at 1402 Winnifred Street, is a 100% self-pour beer and wine taproom. Located in Southend Charlotte, it offers 62 taps in its 4600 square foot … [Read more...] about Panthers Wild Card Playoff Tailgate at Hoppin’