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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