Hey Charlotte friends! 👋🏾

It’s cold out there this week so please stay safe and keep warm as you move around the city.

Also, I’m excited to celebrate hitting 25K on Instagram. Thank you to everyone who follows, supports, shares and shows Love 💙

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If there are specific events or experiences you’d love to see featured, let me know—I’m always open to suggestions. And if you find this helpful, be sure to share the newsletter with a friend who loves Charlotte just as much as you do.

Se you around the Queen City!

-Natalie

💌 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, January 21, 2026

PARTED: A HAIR EXHIBIT | Jan 19th-25th
📍 Where: DUPP&SWAT
Time: 10:00am-8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

CreateHER Space: Co-working Session
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

After Dark Comedy
📍 Where: ArtFactory
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Sip & Soul Night - Wednesdays
📍 Where: Members Only
Time: 7:00pm-1:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Sync & Cheers Live Music Wednesday
📍 Where: Cheers
Time: 7:15pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

The Return of Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music Experience
📍 Where: Pinhouse
Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Live Music Thursday at Marquee Charlotte
📍 Where: Marquee
Time: 5:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

I-77 Expansion Community Meeting
📍 Where: Indigo Coffee & Tea
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

The Tap In- Omegas of Charlotte
📍 Where: Omegas of Charlotte
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Poetry In Motion Competition January
📍 Where: Hiest Brewery
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Live Jazz: Mo' Better Thursdays
📍 Where: 610 Anderson St.
Time: 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Grown Folk Sh%t
📍 Where: Visions
Time: 8:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Black Girl Wellness 2026
📍 Where: Mahlon Adams Pavilion
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

2026 BIG SOUTHERN CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS- FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL/FAN FEST
📍 Where: Bojangles Coliseum
Time: 12:00pm -5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

Selfie Museum| 4th Anniversary Celebration - $15 Tickets All Day!
📍 Where: The Picture Project
Time: 11:00am-8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

Open Mic Night
📍 Where: Sugar & Sip
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

The Women Are Not Okay: A Kanna Comedy Show
📍 Where: 207 W. Worthington Ave.
Time: 7:00pm-10:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Covering The Classic Concert Series with The Mint Condition Tribute Concert
📍 Where: Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar
Time: 7:00pm-11:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Kaytra-Night, Vol.6 @Hermanita
📍 Where: Hermanita
Time: 8:00pm-1:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

HBCU BATTLE OF THE BANDS AFTER PARTY
📍 Where: Sofie’s Steakhouse
Time: 9:00pm -11:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

Saturdays On Central Ave: Big Southern Classic Afterparty
📍 Where: Pinhouse
Time: 9:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Sundown Saturday Sessions at Visions
📍 Where: Visions
Time: 10:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Gather & Ground: CLT - January Nature Walk
📍 Where: Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

TASTE OF LAGOS | AN AFRICAN -CARIBBEAN BUFFET EVENT
📍 Where: Lagz
Time: 12:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

The Best Brunch Day Party On Sundays at Lulabelles
📍 Where: Lulabelles
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

The Best Charlotte Brunch – This Sunday
📍 Where: Marquee Charlotte
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

Yoga on the Rooftop
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here

New Year New Closet Clothing Swap
📍 Where: NoDa Brewing Company
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

Day Social! Latin and Afro-Caribbean Music (Kizomba lesson included)
📍 Where: Sip City
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here 

Live Music Charlotte - Stiletto & Martini Sunday
📍 Where: Marquee
Time: 5:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ 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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