Hey Charlotte friends! 👋🏾
We’re kicking off the year by keeping you in the know about what’s happening in and around Charlotte. From events to experiences and local happenings, consider this your go-to guide for getting out, connecting, and enjoying the city.
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.
Have a great weekend!
💌 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, January 7, 2026
Karaoke Wednesdays
📍 Where: Medusa Lounge
⏰ Time: 4:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Bingo Night
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
🎟️ 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
Forever R&B
📍 Where: Folia
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
The Return of Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music Experience
📍 Where: Pinhouse
⏰ Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Be THE Model Workshop
📍 Where: 3716 W. W.T. Harris Blvd
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Live Music
📍 Where: Marquee
⏰ Time: 5:00pm-11:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
DA ART OF STORYTELLIN'
📍 Where: DUPP&SWAT
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
🎟️ 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 10, 2026
Healing Conversations: Sharing Our Birthing Stories
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
The Dream Girl Workshop: 2026 Vision Board Party
📍 Where: Sugar & Sip
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
All In: Playoff Game Day
📍 Where: Pinhouse
⏰ Time: 3:00pm -9:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Panthers VIP Tailgate Wild Card at South Lawn Village
📍 Where: Bank of America Stadium
⏰ Time: 4:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows
📍 Where: Ovens
⏰ Time: 8:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Sundown Saturday Sessions at Visions
📍 Where: Visions
⏰ Time: 10:00pm-2:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Sunday, January 11, 2026
TASTE OF LAGOS | AN AFRICAN -CARIBBEAN BUFFET EVENT
📍 Where: Lagz
⏰ Time: 12:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
J 13 Delta Sigma Theta Founders Day Brunch Day Party
📍 Where: Lulabelles
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Lets Brunch at Marquee Charlotte
📍 Where: Marquee Charlotte
⏰ Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Yoga on the Rooftop
📍 Where: Harvey B Gantt
⏰ Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Day Social! Latin and Afro-Caribbean Music (Kizomba lesson included)
📍 Where: Sip Market
⏰ Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Live Music Thursday
📍 Where: Marquee
⏰ Time: 5:00pm-12:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Click Here
Wine About Poetry ft. Bluz
📍 Where: The Auto Pour
⏰ Time: 5:30pm
🎟️ 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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