Happenings
Charlotte’s a scene, daddy-o. Learn about the concerts, galas, festivals, speaker series, celebrations and tons of other events happening throughout our city. Or if you couldn’t make it, get legitimize your FOMO by checking out the sights and sounds from events-gone-by, courtesy of The Biscuit’s photographers, videographers, podcasters, and Charlotte’s mightiest Instagrammers, the #CLTAvengers.
Shy Siren Isn’t Shy About Helping CLT Creatives
CLT Creatives, Happenings | April 7, 2020What’s better than creatives helping creatives? How about creatives helping creatives help creatives? And that’s exactly what Sara Schwittek, one of our favorite creatives in the Queen City, is doing with her brand, Shy Siren Jewelry. Creativity ofte… read more »
Canine Co-Workers Can Be a Handful (and a Carpetful)
Creative News, Happenings | March 28, 2020Now that the Stay-At-Home order is in action in Mecklenburg County, many of us in Charlotte have transitioned into working remotely from home. We still get to see our co-workers via Zoom or Google Hangout, talk on the phone and chat it up in our grou… read more »
#CreativityInCapivity: 31 Creative Things You CAN Do During Stay-At-Home
CLT Creatives, Happenings | March 25, 2020On Tuesday, Mecklenburg County issued a stay-at-home proclamation that will go in effect starting Thursday, March 26 at 8am and will run through April 16th. (UPDATE: It is now in effect until at least April 29.) By issuing the stay-at-home, officials… read more »
Interesting Events – Punk Flea Market, Nonprofit Bytes, Star Wars Symphony & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | March 12, 2020What’s going down in Crown Town? A lot! It’s waaaaaaaaaaaay too much to fit in one article, so we decided to narrow it down to 12 of our favorite events happening over the next few weeks in the Queen City. You know how the saying goes: Charlotte’s go… read more »
The Charlotte Symphony Strikes Back!
Creative News, Happenings, Videos | March 11, 2020On March 13 and 14 , 2020, conductor Christopher James Lees will lead the Charlotte Symphony as they play the gorgeous John Williams score live alongside a screening of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back … and, we asked members of the Sym… read more »
Interesting Events – PB&J Sandwiches, PurrCussion, Hope Vibes & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | March 5, 2020Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when CLT events come for you? We’ve got 12 events coming in hot to the Queen City that we’re interested in and think you will be, too. There’s plenty on tap for the next week, so let’s dive in belo… read more »
Interesting Events – Anatomy Exploration, Winston Robinson on “Identity,” HERstory & More
CreativeMornings/CLT, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | February 27, 2020So much to do, so little time! We have 12 events happening in the Queen City that deserve to be on your calendar. Any week that includes a scientific exploration of the body, a creative discussion on identity, deep fried Girl Scout cookies, art shows… read more »
Interesting Events – Moving Poets, A New (Used) Bookstore, CLT Pride & More
Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers, Happenings | February 20, 2020We have a brand new batch of 13 Charlotte events we’re excited about over the next week … especially on the bonus Saturday we have coming up. If you’re like us, you want to take full advantage of the Leap Year and use your extra day doing something… read more »
Creative News – Nerdy Night Out, Five Points Plaza & I Heart Rail Trail
Creative News, Happenings | February 19, 2020Join us for a Nerdy Night Out (and Bring Your Ideas)! CALLING ALL NERDS! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Last year, Blumenthal Performing Arts invited Charlotte Is Creative to develop Nerdy Night Out, an “intelligent nightlife series.” With the help of Caveat NYC… read more »
You Don’t Say – Audrey Kell Student Raps “Harvard Let Me In”
CLT Creatives, Happenings, Music | February 13, 2020As reported by WBTV, one Audrey Kell High School senior got creative after being deferred from Harvard University. While Harvard continues looking over his application, Ethan Kim wanted to make sure they knew what they’d be missing out on if he’s not… read more »
Interesting Events – A Night in Rio, Book Swap, Bike Parade & More
Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers, Happenings | February 13, 2020Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We’ve compiled a list of 12 interesting Charlotte events that will add a little extra fun to your life! Read below to learn more about how you can spend A Night in Rio, swap stories, celebrate local artists, make a li… read more »
Interesting Events – Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling, Bob Ross & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | February 6, 2020Valentine’s Day is next week and we have something to get off of our chest. We love … interesting events! Nothing fills our hearts more than the joy we experience during a night out in the Queen City … and we want to share that love with you! We’… read more »
Interesting Events – The Odd Couple, Karaoke Roulette, Comics & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | January 30, 2020The events are coming! The events are coming! Go ahead and open your Google Calendar, save these dates, and send invites to your closest friends so they don’t miss out on all of the action. We’ve got 12 events happening this week that are sure to del… read more »
Interesting Events – Podcasting 101, Puppy Bowl, Purple Steppers & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | January 22, 2020How does that one Olivia Newton-John song go? Let’s get eventful! Eventful! Let me hear your calendar talk, your planner talk, let me hear your calendar talk! Yeah, that sounds right! If you want to make next week eventful, we have 11 interesting eve… read more »
Interesting Events – Thorgy Thor, MLK Day, Women’s March & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | January 16, 2020If it’s events you want, it’s events you shall get! We’ve compiled a list of 12 of our favorite happenings in the Queen City over the next week… so get out there, get creative, and explore Charlotte! Now let’s dig in and see what we have coming up…. read more »
Interesting Events – Equitable Summit, Cine Casual, Magic Science & More
For Newcomers, Happenings | January 9, 2020Another week, another fresh batch of interesting events to keep your calendars filled! Check out some of our favorite events that a sure to delight, inspire and entertain you as we approach the second half of January. A City For All Building A Charlo… read more »
HUG LIFE: Cine Casual’s New Film Series for a New Year
Happenings | January 7, 2020Giovanna Torres is getting ready to introduce Charlotte to a new cultural experience. With the help of HUG (Helpful Unfettered Gift) funds, she’s used creative flyers, posters and a film trailer to capture attention and spread the word about the Cine… read more »
Interesting Events – Twelfth Night, Jazzy Birthdays, Baby Yoda & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | January 2, 2020Did you open your Google Calendar to see that January 2020 page in all it’s glory and found it … *GASP* … empty?!?! Never fear, we are here to help! We’ve made it our New Year’s Resolution to help Charlotteans keep their calendars full so they ca… read more »
Interesting Events – 100 Gardens, Ugly Sweaters, Prince & More
CLT Nonprofits, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | December 18, 2019Oh no! Your family is coming into town for the Holidays but you’ve been so busy with office Christmas parties that you forgot to plan anything! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorite events happening before the New Year. Grab yo… read more »
Interesting Events – Singing Trees, Improved Plays, Pet Portraits & More
Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | December 13, 2019There are only two weeks left in the decade, so we’re here to help you end it on a high note with a jam-packed calendar of our favorite events. If you feel like you didn’t explore Charlotte enough in the first 99.9% of the 2010s, now is your time to… read more »
