Things To Do

The temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up in the Queen City! The season of fun and festivals is in full swing. Enjoy tasting your way through the Carolinas with some of the South’s favorite food and drink, support local businesses and charities as they continue doing good for Charlotte neighbors and friends, take in […]

Spring-time fun is back in the Queen City! Whether you are an art aficionado, a fitness fanatic, or a lover of all things outdoors, there’s something for you this week. Enjoy music from Broadway favorites, learn about the history of Black craftspeople in the South, taste new and unique brews, admire the hard work of […]

Last Sunday (4/24) South End’s main street, Camden Road, was closed to traffic and transformed into an outdoor living room & street fair, with hang out spots complete with sofas, swing chairs, chess tables and more. Folks and families wandered through the new Camden Commons area, set up just for the day, to shop, relax, […]

Welcome to another busy week in the Queen City! Between Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and the usual line-up of fun and exciting events, you’ll be sure to find your calendar full. Featured Event: Crave CharlotteNow through Sunday, May 8CRAVE Charlotte is back with a full slate of unique and exclusive culinary experiences throughout the […]

Tra La, It’s May! So so many great GNOs we’ve had a hard time fitting them all in one post. Not worry though, we persevere. This feature is sponsored by WAITRESS brought to us by the Blumenthal Performing Arts, running through May 22, 2022 at the Booth Playhouse here in Charlotte. Tickets start at $34.50. […]

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 […]