Hey Charlotte friends! 👋🏾
Wishing my community a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! 🤍
I’m so grateful for an incredible year together! The support, the connections, and the growth. Being Charlotte City Guide and helping you discover, connect, and thrive in this city has truly been a joy.
Here’s to an even more amazing 2026 filled with community, opportunity, and unforgettable experiences ✨
💌 P.S. Got an event or spot I should know about? Hit reply or DM me—I love sharing the gems!
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Carolina Holiday Lights Spectacular-Nov. 28th-Dec. 30th- Get 10% discount Use Code “CCG10”
📍 Where: Ballantyne’s Backyard
⏰ Time: 5:30pm-10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
CSL Toastmasters Club Meeting
📍 Where: 1231 Elizabeth Ave.
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Line Dance with FlyyJane and the Bruhz
📍 Where: 3301 Statesville Ave.
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Release Therapy- Open Mic
📍 Where: Red@28
⏰ Time: 7:00pm Writer’s Workshop & 8:30pm Open Mic
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
TGI Fridays Music Bingo
📍 Where: TGI Fridays Northlake
⏰ Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Bop Theory Jazz Jam
📍 Where: Eighty Eights
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music Experience
📍 Where: Pinhouse
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Sip & Soul Wednesdays
📍 Where: Members Only
⏰ Time: 7:00pm-1:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
📍 Where: Crown Station
⏰ Time: 8:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thirsty Thursday with DJ Rahm
📍 Where: Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish Uptown
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Live Jazz: Mo' Better Thursdays
📍 Where: 3701 N. Davidson
⏰ Time: 9:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Grown Folk Sh%t
📍 Where: Visions
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Kwanzaa at the Gantt 2025: Kujichagulia
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
THE LAST DANCE DAY PARTY W/ DJ SHAKIM
📍 Where: NC Tavern
⏰ Time: 3:00pm -9:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Social Saturdays @ Smooth
📍 Where: Smooth Bar & Lounge
⏰ Time: 5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Saturday Night Live R&B Music
📍 Where: Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish Uptown
⏰ Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
JAZZ at The City Club
📍 Where: Gibson Mall
⏰ Time: 8:30pm -10:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
R&B Saturdays at The All New 24K Bistro & Lounge
📍 Where: 24K Bistro & Lounge
⏰ Time: 9:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
The Many Legends of HIP HOP + R&B 2025 Holiday Grand Finale w/ DJ B-LORD!
📍 Where: Sofie’s
⏰ Time: 9:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
📍 Where: The Vine
⏰ Time: 10:00pm-2:15am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Sundown Saturday Sessions at Visions
📍 Where: Visions
⏰ Time: 10:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Sunday, December 28, 2025
TASTE OF LAGOS | AN AFRICAN -CARIBBEAN BUFFET EVENT
📍 Where: Lagz
⏰ Time: 12:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
The Best Brunch Day Party
📍 Where: Lulabelles
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Yoga on the Rooftop
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 12:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
MASQUERADE Day Party - Latin+Afro-Caribbean Music (Kizomba lesson included)
📍 Where: Sip City Market
⏰ Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Capricorn Go-Go Bash 2025
📍 Where: Dave & Buster’s Concord
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Prism Social: ICY Edition ❄️
📍 Where: Royal Tot
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
The V-Keyz Collective: My Gift to You - R&B Vibes and Holiday Cheer
📍 Where: The Jam Shak
⏰ Time: 7:00pm
🎟️ 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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