Hey Charlotte friends! 👋🏾
It is April 1st and no this is not a joke.
If you have been saying I need to get out more, I need new energy, I need new people, or I need something different to do in Charlotte… this is your sign
Because let’s be real, a lot of people move here and don’t know where to start
And a lot of people have lived here for years and still rotate between the same few spots
Meanwhile the city is growing, new experiences are popping up, and there is so much happening if you actually know where to look
That is exactly why I created this
To help you feel connected
To help you find your people
To help you actually experience Charlotte in a way that feels like you belong here
So if you have been ready for something new, you are in the right place
I hope this guide helps you find your next favorite place to eat, play, stay, or explore.
See you around the Queen City! 🤎
-Natalie Fofana
💌 P.S. Got an event or spot I should know about? Hit reply or DM me—I love sharing the gems!
Table of Contents
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Bloom Effect: Documentary Screening
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Ladies Round Table Discussion
📍 Where: Tailored Smoke
⏰ Time: 7:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
For Poetry Open Mic ft. Rubix & Derick Lee
📍 Where: Event Masterz
⏰ Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Sip N Soul Wednesdays
📍 Where: Members Only
⏰ Time: 7:00pm-1:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music Experience
📍 Where: Pinhouse
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Charlotte Fair | zMAX Dragway | March 26 - April 6, 2026
📍 Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway
⏰ Time: Multiple Times
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
ArtBreak - The Presence of Color: Who Gets to be Seen?
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Live Music Thursday
📍 Where: Marquee
⏰ Time: 5:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Rooftop Karaoke Night @ Bar Moxy
📍 Where: Moxy
⏰ Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Gartails: Cigars & Cocktail
📍 Where: Smooth Bar & Lounge
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
QC PlayDate & GameNight
📍 Where: Art Factory
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Live Jazz: Mo' Better Thursdays
📍 Where: Great Wagon Rd.
⏰ Time: 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Bloom in Business- Boss Lady Mixer
📍 Where: TBA
⏰ Time: 11:00am -2:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Remember the Times with Teddy Riley
📍 Where: City Club
⏰ Time: 2:00pm -6:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Kaytra Rooftop Day-Party Vol.8 @ Bar Moxy
📍 Where: Moxy
⏰ Time: 5:00pm -10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Film Screening] ON THE WAY: Spoken Word Poetry Special
📍 Where: The Independent Picture House
⏰ Time: 6:30pm -8:45pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Buff Dillard & Friends- Smooth Jazz
📍 Where: Eighty Eights
⏰ Time: 7:00 and 9:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Juvenile | The Fillmore Charlotte
📍 Where: The Fillmore
⏰ Time: 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
POETIC JUSTICE ~ Live Stage Play & Showcase CLT
📍 Where: Event Masterz
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Sunday, April 5, 2026
The Best Brunch Day Party On Sundays at Lulabelles
📍 Where: Lulabelles
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
GOSPEL & GRITS ⭐-⭐ Brunch Just Got Baptized!
📍 Where: Harold’s Chick & Ice
⏰ Time: 12:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
TASTE OF LAGOS | AN AFRICAN -CARIBBEAN BUFFET EVENT
📍 Where: Lagz
⏰ Time: 12:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
The Best Charlotte Brunch Easter Celebration!
📍 Where: Marquee
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Yoga on the Rooftop
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
FIRST SUNDAY (DAY PARTY) DJ B-LORD + DJ CLEVE at RSVP SOUTHEND!
📍 Where: RSVP
⏰ Time: 4:00pm-10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Live Music Charlotte - Stiletto & Martini Sunday
📍 Where: Marquee
⏰ Time: 5:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
40 Shades of Sade
📍 Where: Aura HiFi
⏰ Time: 9:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Have an event coming up? Launching something new? Celebrating something special? We’d love to spotlight you in the newsletter! Whether it’s a business, product, or milestone—this is your time to shine in the Queen City. Reply to this email to let us know what you have cooking!
Until next time, keep exploring, stay connected, and I’ll see you around the city! ✨
With love & Queen City vibes,
Natalie Fofana | Charlotte City Guide ✨
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