Charlotte On The Cheap

Live well in the Queen City on a budget

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.

Food Trucks and outdoor movie nights at The Green at Prosperity Village: E.T. on Sept. 13

The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossing, is part of the City of Charlotte's initiative to construct 250 place-making projects across the … [Read more...] about Food Trucks and outdoor movie nights at The Green at Prosperity Village: E.T. on Sept. 13

Historic Brattonsville: “By the Sweat of our Brows” living legacy event Sep 13

Historic Brattonsville is an 800-acre historic site at 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, South Carolina, which is about 36 to the southwest of … [Read more...] about Historic Brattonsville: “By the Sweat of our Brows” living legacy event Sep 13

Panda Fest at Ballantyne’s Backyard Sept. 12-14 — Immersive, panda-themed Asian food festival

Panda Fest, a popular outdoor Asian food festival, is coming to Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, … [Read more...] about Panda Fest at Ballantyne’s Backyard Sept. 12-14 — Immersive, panda-themed Asian food festival

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