The Charlotte events calendar features free and cheap things to do every day. Think there's nothing to do? Look at this list of Charlotte events to get some ideas. You'll find festivals, free food, music, kids' activities and much more.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC Fitness Games | 11:00 am to 12:15 pm | $5.00 | Veterans Park (Central Avenue) |
| Books & BBQ at Sweet Lew's BBQ Jan. 25 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Sweet Lew’s BBQ |
| Free Live Tunes | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Free Range Brewing |
| Bluegrass Jam Circle Hosted by Charlotte Folk Society | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| Jam with Charlotte Folk Society | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | The Casual Pint (Rivergate) |
| Comedy Open Mic | 7:00 pm | FREE | The Royal Tot |
Monday, April 28, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & BBQ at Sweet Lew's BBQ Jan. 25 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Sweet Lew’s BBQ |
| Open Mic Night at Old Town Public House | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Old Town Public House |
| Open Mic Night | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Town Brewing |
| Karaoke at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
| Nerd Night + Free Pizza | 7:00 pm | FREE | Resident Culture Brewing Plaza Midwood |
| Find Your Muse Open Mic | 7:30 pm | $5.00 | The Evening Muse |
| The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session | 7:30 pm | $7.00-10.00 | Petra’s |
| Arts at the Abbey: Spring Concert | 8:00 pm | FREE | Belmont Abbey College |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Price Bays at Topgolf (2 locations) | All Day | $15.00-30.00 | Various locations |
| Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week) | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Books & BBQ at Sweet Lew's BBQ Jan. 25 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Sweet Lew’s BBQ |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 1:00 pm | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Bring Your Own Vinyl Night | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Divine Barrel Brewing |
| Name the Music at Wobbly Butt Tap Room & Eatery | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Victory Lanes, Mooresville |
| Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays | All Day | Discounted | Independent Picture House |
| Books & BBQ at Sweet Lew's BBQ Jan. 25 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Sweet Lew’s BBQ |
| Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to Uptown museums | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Silent Book Club at Troubadour Booksellers | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Troubadour Booksellers |
| Stitch N Bitch Craft Circle | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| Open Mic at Summit Coffee Basecamp | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Summit Coffee, Basecamp, Davidson |
| Puzzle Race and Half-Priced Wine | 7:00 pm | Discounted | Middle James Brewing |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & BBQ at Sweet Lew's BBQ Jan. 25 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Sweet Lew’s BBQ |
| Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Hope Street Food Pantry |
| Nature Trivia Night | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Free Range Brewing |
| Weekly Ping Pong Club | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte |
| Charlotte Fit Fam | 6:00 pm | FREE | HopFly Brewing Company |
| Name the Music at Rhino Market & Deli South End | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Rhino Market South End |
| Board Game Night | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte |
| Beer and Boardgames | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery Belmont |
| Open Mic Night | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Cabarrus Brewing Company |
| Bingo w/ Shane | 6:30 pm | FREE | Model A Brewing, Tega Cay |
| Matthews Concert Band: Spring Concert -- Music of Celebration and Remembrance | 7:30 pm | FREE | Matthews Community Center |
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