Things to Do

It’s a good week to be a foodie in the Queen City. Support local black-owned restaurants, bakeries and food trucks, try new and exciting food and wine pairings or register for one of the unique culinary experiences offered across six of Charlotte’s popular neighborhoods. There’s fresh strawberries, lobster and local beer, plus all kinds of […]

As we say goodbye (hopefully!) to the last of the cool weather in Charlotte, things are heating up around the city with plenty of things to do for everyone. Catch a live show, paddle down the Catawba, learn about the gorgeous blooms that color the Queen City and celebrate Earth Day with friends and family. […]

Y’all know we love a good food & wine fest here at scoop, and the May 7 CRAVE Grand Culinary Celebration Has It All. Chefs + Mixologists + Wines + Brews, all in one spot for one glorious food, wine, and beer-soaked spring afternoon. CRAVE Charlotte’s big event is on Saturday, May 7 at Romare […]

Whether you are entertaining kids during Spring break, preparing for a long holiday weekend with friends or simply soaking in the sun and warmer temps around the Queen City, this week has something for everyone. Head uptown for the final weekend of Charlotte SHOUT, stop by a market and support local makers, savor a meal, […]

There is something about moving into spring that makes our Queen City-loving heart’s grow a little bigger each year. This week, everyone is bound to find something, whether you are an art lover, a book reader, a music fanatic or just looking for some fun in the city. Don’t forget! Voter Registration and Early Voting […]

Oh Girls Nights Out, how we’ve missed you so. We’re so so happy to present scoop’s picks for the Best GNOs this April here in the QC. Ladies, start your engines. This feature is sponsored by WAITRESS brought to us by the Blumenthal Performing Arts, running April 19 through May 22, 2022 at the Booth […]

The heyday may have been the 70’s and the 80’s, but John Fogerty and Credence Clearwater Revival (CCR) songs still get us all standing and singing ~ favorite tunes like “Proud Mary”, “Bad Moon Rising”, “Fortunate Son”, “Down on the Corner”, “Who’ll Stop the Rain”, “Centerfield”, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” and “The Old […]

If you’re looking for a great Girls Night Out, look no further than the return of WAITRESS, the beloved play returning to Charlotte for a special run, April 19 – May 22 in the Booth Playhouse. Waitress is a perfect occasion out with your girls, or with your mother for Mother’s Day, with your sisters […]

Things are heating up around the Queen City this week! We’ve got a full slate of festivals, celebrations of art and technology, fun with four legged friends and much, much more. Also, a friendly reminder from the team at Scoop…Early Voting starts soon! Check out QC Nerve’s Voting Guide for everything you need to know. […]

Get ready for days and days of arts & entertainment starting Friday, April 1 when Charlotte SHOUT! returns to town. An aspirational, mostly free, mostly Uptown multi-week festival designed to showcase our community by celebrating Charlotte’s creativity and innovation through art, music, food, and ideas. Exceptionally curated programming from around the corner and around the […]

The opera Aida is tragic love story of the enslaved Ethiopian Princess Aida and the Egyptian general Radames, who sacrifices his life to preserve his honor, and save the woman he loves. Aida is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt. The opera premièred in December 1871, […]

As we prepare to wrap up March, it’s fair to say we are moving into the time of year when Charlottean’s are more than ready to shed their sweaters and get outside to soak in the sun. This week, there’s plenty of opportunities to do just that with fresh cut flowers, holistic healing, Rail Trail […]