Enjoy a Comedy Open Mic every other Sunday at The Royal Tot, 933 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s free to attend. Signup is at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. It’s hosted by Kaya Allyn and Angie Schultz. Dates in 2024: April 28 May 12 and 26 June 9 and 23 July 7 and 21 August 4 and 18 September 1, 15 and 29 October 13 and 27 November 10 and 24 December 1, 15 and 29 Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notif ..read more

Hidden Falls. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The mountains of western North Carolina is destination for waterfall-chasers from around the country, but you can explore a wonderland of waterfalls a little bit closer to Charlotte by visiting Hanging Rock State Park. Hanging Rock State Park, at 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, North Carolina, is an easy day trip from Charlotte. It’s 107 miles from the center of Charlotte, so you should be able to make it there in under two hours, depending on what part of Charlotte you call home. Those along the I-85 corridor (Concord, Salisbury, etc.) have a j ..read more

The Rabbit Hole, at 1801 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, frequently hosts low-priced live music. Shows are 21+ unless otherwise indicated. Here are a couple of shows that are coming up: Hip hop & Rap show with Fortune Family, 555, Survive, Buck, MVNCH, Bravostylin, & Mandi Glokk Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8 p.m. $10 Once Below Joy, Dadbod, Gogopilot Friday, April 26, 2024 8 p.m. $12 Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are no ..read more

Photo from AIA AIA Charlotte (American Institute of Architects) is presenting CANstruction at Camp North End. Stop by the Ford Building, 400 Camp Road, to see these projects made from canned food, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m. After the competition winners are announced, the cans will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Teams are judged on: Best Use of Labels Structural Ingenuity Best Meal Biggest Impact Best Original Design Juror’s Favorite People’s Choice More info. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on C ..read more

Celebrate Wounded Heroes Day at a free concert featuring Gary sinise and the Lt Dan Band. The concert takes place April 21, 2024, at The Revelry North End, 701 Keswick Avenue, Ste 110, Charlotte, North Carolina. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are free for everyone, but there are also VIP packages available. Donations are also welcome. Proceeds benefit The Independence Fund, which helps wounded veterans and their families and caregivers. Reserve tickets. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Char ..read more

Concord Parks & Recreation is presenting Friday Night Flicks. Two outdoor movies are planned at W.W. Flowe Park, 99 Central Heights Drive, Concord, North Carolina. These free events feature children’s programs and activities before the movie. The events start at 6:45 p.m., and the movies start at 8:15 p.m. Please bring your own blankets or chairs. Concession snack items will be available for purchase. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! Friday Night Flicks Schedule Here are the dates that have been announced. More should be announced soon. April 26, 202 ..read more

Rendering of Wegmans’ first Charlotte store. Courtesy of Wegmans. Wegmans has announced that it will open its first Charlotte location. It will be on the east side of Ballantyne, on North Community House Road. The target opening date is the third quarter of 2026. This news will excite many Charlotte restaurants, especially transplants from the north! The location will be approximately 110,000 square feet, and will include: Abundant produce department A wide variety of seafood, meat, bakery, deli, and cheese options Large selection of wine and beer Market café with indoor and outdoor seating ..read more

No matter which Carolina you root for, you can join in celebrating the historic undefeated championship season by University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team. From April 14 to 30, 2024, participating Bojangles locations in both North and South Carolina are giving away FREE Cajun Chicken Filet Biscuits. No purchase is required! We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Photo courtesy of Bojanges To get your free Cajun Filet Biscuit, you need to order through the Bojangles ..read more

The Tutoring Center, 488 Mercantile Place, Suite 103, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting an art contest forhttps://www.facebook.com/events/s/art-contest/804371814900322/ kids. It takes place April 26, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. The free event is for Elementary School students. Please register by texting 803-712-5018. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, an ..read more

Photo: Depositphotos May the 4th is also known as Star Wars Day. “May the 4th be with you…” It’s on this day that you’ll find many organizations hosting Star Wars themed events like movie screenings, cosplay events and themed markets. May 4, 2024, is also Free Comic Book Day, and you will most likely find some overlap between these two themes. Star Wars Day Events Loading... Loading... Loading... The post Star Wars Day Events in Charlotte — May the 4th appeared first on Charlotte On The Cheap ..read more