Things To Do

We’ve had so many generous Charlotte businesses reach out to be a part of bringing some joy to our subscribers and of course to our amazing healthcare heros, that we are rolling out Week 2 of our giveaways! Same rules as last week, scroll through this week’s participants and enter to win below, then take […]

As we all stay safe and stay home, we’ve got you covered with 29 virtual events to fill your weekend: FEATURED EVENT Browse, Bid and Buy at Mint Museum’s Coveted Couture Virtual Paddle Raise Join in the first ever Mint Museum Coveted Couture Virtual Paddle Raise happening this Thursday through Saturday. In lieu of the […]

We are all in desperate search for a mental break. Some of us yearn for human interaction, while others search for a few moments of solace away from the rest of our housemates. To offer you a little fun and to give a shout out to some of our favorite Charlotte businesses, we are launching […]

Looking for new fresh, local events to enjoy virtually this week? Look no further. From online cooking classes to kids activities and even a virtual happy hour, here are more than 24 events to enjoy at home. ARTS & CULTURE WDAV’s (Virtual) Small Batch with Barbara KrumdieckApril 16 | 5 pm Celebrate the first national […]

Even while we’re all staying in to flatten the curve, there’s still fun to be had all around the Queen City from the comfort of your home. From virtual wine classes to story time, here’s what to do this weekend: ARTS & CULTURE Opera Carolina’s iStream Friday’s Opera Carolina’s new series, iStream Fridays, will feature […]

I did not sign up for this. That’s what most of us are feeling. The aching helplessness we can’t escape is exausting. Even after two tequilas on a Tuesday afternoon. Our fate is unknown and our health, our people, all the most valuable stuff — is vulnerable. We are lost at sea. At the end […]

We know weekends look a bit different nowadays, but we still wanted to bring you some Charlotte-area fun you can experience from the comfort of your own home. Make Some Noise Outside Your House This Friday at 7 pm Kick off the weekend by making some noise to make a difference to the Charlotte healthcare […]

I now know the true definition of the term “cracking up”. I’m doing it now, as I’m sure are many Scoop readers. In a conversation with girlfriends, I started laughing at something that was definitely funny, not hilarious, and found that I couldn’t stop. Cracking up, verb: my current mental state in the age of […]

Having a birthday or other milestone celebration during the shutdown and isolation of Coronavirus can be frustrating and hard to figure out how to celebrate, whether you are 5 or 50. We’ve done some research and gotten creative with some ideas on how you can celebrate your child’s birthday, the birthday of an adult friend […]

We may need to social distance but there are still plenty of social opportunities at the Lake to keep you feeling connected and supporting our unique businesses all while staying home. This Lake round up is brought to you by the Lake Norman YMCA Branches FUN WITH THE FAMILY YMCA Virtual Classes, Sports Drills & […]

Are things getting desperate around your house yet? Run out of ideas on what tv shows to stream now along with ideas to entertain your kids? Scoop girls to the rescue! We polled the scoopcharlotte family to see what our writers and their families are streaming right now, and came up with lots of ideas […]

So, you’ve been at home for the past week doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Starting to feel a little restless? Sure. But there’s no need to feel isolated while keeping yourself and your neighbors healthy. Here are more than 20 ways to start connected: with friends, for kids, and while working […]