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St. Patrick’s Day, Free Krispy Kreme, Treasure Hunts, Holi Festival, Seafood Fest, Crash Test Dummies and More Things to Do This Weekend (3/17)

Mar 15, 2022 | scoop team

Wear your best green outfit and celebrate the luck of the Irish this week – it’s St. Patrick’s Day in the Queen City! There’s fun for the whole family including street festivals, treasure hunts and traditional performances from Irish dancers to bagpipe players. After the holiday, catch an art opening, celebrate the colors of spring […]


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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2022 in Charlotte

Mar 13, 2022 | scoop team

When March 17 falls on a weekday, the shamrock celebrations start the weekend before and continue straight through the weekend after. This year, St. Pat’s is on a Thursday, so we’ve been seeing green and being green for days. Most of the big stuff is planned for Saturday, March 19, so you haven’t missed out […]


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Birdhouse Building, The Batman, Queens of the City, Green River Revival, Dessert Market, Carowinds Opening Day, Pi Day Celebrations, Art Talks and More Things to Do This Weekend (3/10)

Mar 8, 2022 | scoop team

It is always easy to tell when spring arrives in the Queen City – windows start opening, flowers start blooming and exciting events start popping-up at every turn! Celebrate Black women in music & film, get up close and personal with alpacas, get a jump on St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy a Pi Day treat, channel […]



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The Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Returns This Spring

Feb 26, 2022 | scoop team

Charlotte SHOUT! returns this April for over two weeks to celebrate art, food, music, and ideas in Uptown Charlotte. Not to overplay the pun, but this really is news to Shout About. Go on, Shout it From the Rooftops. Uptown Charlotte will burst with energy, creativity, performance, and fun from April 1-17, 2022 when Charlotte […]


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Mardi Gras Celebrations, Kite Festival, Fossil Fair, Slam Poetry, Fairy House Fest, Black Heritage, Art Up in Your Face and More Things to Do This Weekend (2/24)

Feb 23, 2022 | scoop team

Another winter month is almost in the books and we’re greeting March with Mardi Gras celebrations, live music and theatre, Kite Festivals, Fairy House fun and more. Get ready for summer with a camp preview, spend a day immersed in Black history at the Charlotte History Museum and get up close and personal with some […]


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Here’s the Scoop on the I Heart Rail Trail Lights Festival in March

Feb 19, 2022 | scoop team

The I Heart Rail Trail: Lights 2022 is back this March. You may remember this from last year, you surely saw it on social media even if you didn’t make it to see in person (sorry about THAT ’cause you def missed out!). I Heart Rail Trail: Lights returns to South End from March 4th […]


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Atherton Lights the Night, Hoppy Hearts, Friday’s with Friends, Pop-Up Shops and Local Art, Courageous Conversations, Live Theater and More Things to Do This Weekend (2/17)

Feb 15, 2022 | scoop team

As the temperatures begin to creep higher and the sun stays out a little longer each day, we are reminded the spring is right around the corner and Charlotte is coming alive along with it. This week, we’ve got lots of live theater, love for local art and makers as well as a selection of […]




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Lion Dancers, Lunar New Year, Dia Latino, Black Art & Culture, EDIT Home Sale, Bridal Event, Ice Cream for Breakfast, and More Things to Do This Weekend (2/3)

Feb 2, 2022 | scoop team

It’s time to celebrate as we move yet another week closer to longer days and warmer temps. Don’t let a little rain keep you home this week – we’ve got live performances, art openings, lion dancers to celebrate the New Year and lots of ways to kick-off the month-long celebration of Black History. February is […]


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International Street Food Fest, Roaring 20s Party, Half Price at The Mint, Home & Garden Show, Mobile Library Launch, Mind Matters and More Things to Do This Weekend 1/27

Jan 25, 2022 | scoop team

We made it through the cold, dark days of January and it seems that spring is almost on the horizon! This week, we’ve got all kinds of options whether you are up for an afternoon outside, an evening with friends or a couch date with the soundtrack courtesy of local Jazz musicians. Take in some […]


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