Things To Do

Once you’ve had your Thanksgiving fill, it’s time to hit the town with friends and family. Whether you’re headed to the mountains to select the perfect tree, shopping small business Saturday or looking to entertain out-of-towners, we’ve got the scoop for you. If you are braving the Black Friday crowds, know which boutiques are open for […]

This year’s fundraising and fun times Fall Ball for the Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAMs) was held on November 10th at the Mint’s Randolph Road museum. The theme was Under the Big Top and the signature ball was a celebration of performance arts in our community. Guests danced the night away to live music and […]

Put your Amazon Prime purchases on hold and show your support for the local small business community by shopping analog and In Real Life at SOUTH END’S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. How to Do The Day Take the lightrail or park in one of several options (see below), then start at East-West Boulevard and Camden, arm […]

Don’t let the first real chill of the season keep you indoors this weekend. Grab your coat (one of these picks, perhaps?) and enjoy these fun events around the Queen City: THURSDAY WP Feeds the Need for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network WP Kitchen + Bar | 5-10 p.m. It’s easy to dine out for a […]

Fill your calendar with delightful events south of the Southpark crowds. Here’s what to have on your calendar to taste, experience and celebrate this November in the towns and venues in our southern most Charlotte area: TASTE Wine Tasting ~ Tastes of Thanksgiving in Fort Mill Tuesday, November 14 | grapevine Wine Shop Fort Mill […]

Before your fall calendars get too full, make time for these fun events going on this weekend. From a carnival-themed ball at the Mint to the city’s s’MACcdown, here’s your guide of where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte. THURSDAY Cyrano at Opera Carolina 130 North Tryon Street | 7:30 p.m. […]

Looking for a dose of Charlotte culture to kick-start your fall? This weekend’s got gallery crawls, jazz, museum nights and more. Here are your don’t-miss events coming up this weekend: ALL WEEKEND Scoop Readers take the Family to The Bechtler for less 420 South Tryon Street | Through November 30 The holidays are upon us […]

  OPERA CAROLINA’S new season, Enter the Illusion, begins November 4th with a classic love story of a woman torn between two suitors. The tale of Cyrano is truly timeless and has been reinvented over the years on screen ~ maybe you remember “Roxane” with Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah or the movie “Hitch” with Will […]

Every fall, the Mint Museum Auxiliary hosts their Fall Enrichment Forum featuring a well-known creative powerhouse, and this year is no exception. In the recent past, we’ve heard from Fashion Designers (Trina Turk and Lela Rose), Designing Entrepreneurs (Jonathan Adler) and Tastemaking Entrepreneurs (India Hicks). This year, we will hear from Tony-Award winning costume designer […]

Buckle up for a fun-filled weekend around the Queen City! Raise awareness and support for worthy causes, don a costume for “Halloweekend” and dig in to specialty foodie events. Here’s what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte: THURSDAY WP Feeds the Need with Sue Olsen WP Kitchen + Bar | 5-10 […]

Historic Plaza Midwood tends to draw an edgier crowd, and if you haven’t frequented PM lately, you may want to give it another-go this fall because the food spots and even boutiques are evolving and growing up, as is the neighborhood. Plus, it’s walkable, and there are plenty of ways to spend the day inside […]

There are two types of Halloween fun. One includes a Pinterest board and a visit to the costume shop, while the other puts you in the path of zombies, monsters and ghosts you’d avoid on any other day of the year. If you’re on the hunt for thrills and chills this Halloween, we’ve rounded up […]