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50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte: 2024
Our annual checklist is here. Keep it on your fridge to see how many you can get through this year
BELMONT (city)
*The Bottle Tree
102 Davis St.
704-829-8131
CORNELIUS
Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson Road
704-997-5365
COTSWOLD
Aqua e Vino
4219 Providence Road
704-364-4445
Omakase Experience
2907 Providence Road, Ste. 101
704-754-4315
DAVIDSON
Kindred
131 N. Main St.
980-231-5000
DILWORTH
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 E. Tremont Ave. (additional location in SouthPark)
704-595-3337
Inizio Pizza Napoletana
2230 Park Road, Ste. 101 (additional locations in Ballantyne, Fort Mill, and Huntersville)
704-900-0929
EAST CHARLOTTE
Lang Van
3019 Shamrock Drive
704-531-9525
EASTOVER
Stagioni
715 Providence Road
704-372-8110
Volo Ristorante
1039 Providence Road
704-919-1020
Read more here: 50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte: 2024
2024 Charlotte concert lineup: The country, rock and rap stars performing this year
Charlotte has been a tour spot for several popular artists and performers over the years, and 2024 will be no different. Country, rap, rock, pop — you name it. Charlotte’s concert lineup this year is loaded with big bands, legendary stars and up-and-coming artists ready to hit the stage. So mark your calendars. Here’s a list of concerts you can check out this year (Keep an eye out for this story, as more concerts will be added to the list when they’re announced):
PLAIN WHITE T’S
Date: Feb. 3
Location: The Underground
Time: 8 p.m.
Pop rock band Plain White T’s will be performing at The Underground for the Fired Up tour, joined by rock band POLLYANNA. General admission tickets start at $35.25 at livenation.com.
CHELSEA CUTLER
Date: Feb. 17
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 8 p.m.
Singer songwriter Chelsea Cutler is bringing The Beauty is Everywhere tour to The Fillmore featuring folk pop artist Yoke Lore as a special guest. General admission tickets start at $90.63 at livenation.com.
LANY
Date: Feb. 20-21
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 7:30 p.m.
LANY will have back-to-back performances in Charlotte for A Beautiful Blur world tour. General admission tickets for the first show start at $129.50 and $75.50 for the second show at livenation.com. OLIVIA RODRIGO Date: March 8 Location: Spectrum Center Time: 7:30 p.m.
Read more at:2024 Charlotte concert lineup: The country, rock and rap stars performing this year
28 biggest events in Charlotte this year
New year, new dates to lock into the calendar. Here’s what to look forward to in the Charlotte area in 2024.
Of note: This list does not include every single event happening this year. Official dates for many popular events like Yiasou Greek Festival, Hola Charlotte and Scarowinds have not been released. Keep up to date with weekly happenings in our weekday planner and weekender.
Queen’s feast
Restaurant Week is back. Expect 100 restaurants in the Charlotte area to offer three-course, prix fixe dining deals. View participating restaurants here. Reservations are suggested.
When: Jan 19-28
Cost: $30-$50 per person
Counterculture Festival
Sip on booze-free drinks at Camp North End. You get beverage tastings from more than 20 national and local brands. There will also be a wellness-focused vendor market, pop-up bottle shop and live music.
When: Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2-7pm
Cost: Early bird tickets start at $37.
Go deeper: In the spirit of giving up alcohol this month, check out the Counterculture Festival
African American Heritage Festival
Celebrate Black History Month at the Charlotte Museum of History. The three-day, family-friendly event will have performances, guest speakers, panels, and community-focused events.
When: Feb. 22-24
Cost: Free
Charlotte FC season opener vs. New York City Football Club
Charlotte FC kicks off its third season at Bank of America Stadium.
Of note: A new women’s pro soccer team will open its inaugural season in August.
When: Saturday, Feb. 24
Cost: $15-$20
Rich & Bennett’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Paint the town green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Rich & Bennett’s 22nd St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl in Uptown.
When: Saturday, March 16. This event happens rain or shine.
Cost: Tickets for prepay events leading up to the crawl start at $20, $25 online and $30 the day of.
Charlotte SHOUT!
The popular arts festival will return for another 17 days this spring. International and local performers will showcase their work through immersive art, music and food.
When: Runs from Friday, March 29 to Sunday, April 14
Cost: Free
Read more at:28 biggest events in Charlotte this year
What’s latest about sports?
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes beat Anaheim Ducks, but goalie Kochetkov leaves game with injury
The Carolina Hurricanes reached the midpoint of their season Thursday, facing the team that gave them their first loss of the season. That would be the Anaheim Ducks, who came to PNC Arena looking to finish off a season sweep. That didn’t happen. The Canes, despite the shock of losing goalie Pyotr Kochetkov to an injury, rolled to a 6-3 win and now have points in their seven straight games. Kochetkov left the game in the second period with the score tied 3-3. But goalie Antti Raanta entered the game, Stefan Noesen soon scored and Jack Drury added a power-play goal as the Hurricanes took charge of a game that turned chippy in the second.
Forward Brendan Lemieux dropped the gloves to slug it out with the Ducks’ Sam Carrick, then waved his arms, asking for noise, after the fight He got it. “That woke everybody up and the crowd got going,” Canes forward Jordan Martinook said Seth Jarvis had a goal and two assists for the Canes, and Andrei Svechnikov, Brady Skjei each had a goal. Martinook, playing his 600th career game, also scored for the Canes, joking he was just playing “shotgun” for Jarvis on the Jordan Staal line. ‘”He’s played the same way for all 600 games, just that energy and giving everything you have,” Canes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “Just a true professional.” The victory gave the Hurricanes a 23-13-5 record and 51 points halfway through the 2023-24 season, having gone 6-0-1 in their past seven games.
Read more here :Carolina Hurricanes beat Anaheim Ducks, but goalie Kochetkov leaves game with injury
Carolina Panthers
Panthers mailbag: Who could join new head coach Dave Canales’ staff in 2024?
DAVE CANALES’ COACHING STAFF CONSTRUCTION
Chris asks: What future offensive coordinator/defensive coordinator ties does Canales have around the league?
Partho asks: With his connections in Seattle who do you see that can potentially join him from his time with the Seahawks?
You sent
Let’s combine these two questions for one answer.
As Partho astutely notes, expect Canales’ staff, at least on offense and special teams, to have some Seattle flair.
Canales brought wide receivers coach Brad Idzik with him to Tampa Bay from Seattle, and the Panthers have already put in a request to speak with Idzik about their offensive coordinator opening. The team has also requested to speak with Philadelphia Eagles senior offensive assistant and former Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Marcus Brady about the OC job.
Idzik and Canales worked together for years in Seattle, and the coaches know how each other think. If Canales plans to call plays, his offensive coordinator — who would be an advisor, schemer and game-plan lieutenant — should be in tune with his philosophies. If the OC title is simply a title, Idzik makes a lot of sense there. If the job involves play calling, Brady could be a better fit based on his experience.
Read more here :Panthers mailbag: Who could join new head coach Dave Canales’ staff in 2024?
Check out these AMAZING events this February that can make you fall in love even more!
Valentines Day: Sip & Paint (R&B Edition)
Wednesday, February 14 · 8 – 10pm EST
THIS IS THE #1 VALENTINES DAY EVENT! Calling all creatives! The #1 urban art showcase in Charlotte features sip & paint, raffle tickets, vacation voucher, food, and FUN! Not to mention stand up comedy! Located at Superstarz! There are 20 different pictures to choose from!
$20 Ticket Includes:
Sip & Paint (Easel, Canvas, Paint, Brush, Everything You Need To Paint Your Masterpiece)
Free Vacation Voucher
Free Parking
R&B Music
Comedy
Vacation Voucher (3day/2night) Westgate Resorts:
Myrtle Beach, SC
Las Vegas, NV
Orlando, FL
Cocoa Beach, FL
Gatlinburg, TN
Branson, MO
know more here: Valentines Day: Sip & Paint (R&B Edition) Wednesday, February 14 · 8 – 10pm EST
2024 Winey Grapes: Charlotte Wine Festival
Saturday, February 3
Join us for the ultimate wine lover’s paradise at the Winey Grapes Indoor Wine Festival, coming to Charlotte on February 3rd!
Sip and savor your way through a wide selection of over 100 exquisite wines from around the world. From bold reds to crisp whites, there’s something to please every palate. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of wine and discover new favorites.
Indulge in a day filled with delicious wine, an amazing lineup of local vendors to shop, delectable bites, and great company. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just enjoy a casual glass, this is a must-attend.
WHAT YOU GET
GENERAL ADMISSION
2pm Entry
Unlimited Samples of Wine
Commemorative Tasting Glass
Coat Check
Raffle Drawing
VIP ADMISSION
Everything General Admission receives PLUS:
An extra hour of sampling with early entry at 1 PM
Exclusive wine for sampling
Extra Raffle Drawings
Light Appetizers (served until 3pm)
TICKET PRICES WILL INCREASE CLOSER TO THE EVENT.
know more here: 2024 Winey Grapes: Charlotte Wine Festival Saturday, February 3
2024 Charlotte Brewsology
Saturday, February 24
The Brewsology Beer Festival will take place at Discovery Place for a one of a kind experience — a night at the museum! The event will feature over 40 breweries sampling their seasonal beers. General admission will be 7pm to 10pm and Early admission will be 6pm to 10pm (in addition to the added hour, Early Admission will include specialty beers poured for the first hour) Tickets will not be sold at the door and tickets are non refundable.
For additional event info, please go to https://www.brewsology.com/charlotte
****All attendees must be 21, so no infants or babies allowed.
know more here:2024 Charlotte Brewsology Saturday, February 24
Charlotte Dessert festival
Sat Feb 17 2024 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
About the event
Charlotte Dessert festival
Giving small business a chance to grow
Also check out other Festivals in Charlotte.
Tickets
Tickets for Charlotte Dessert festival can be booked below
know more here: Charlotte Dessert festival
Sat Feb 17 2024 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
Check out these AMAZING Concerts and Plays this Month of LOVE!
Knight Theater
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY: MOZART’S JUPITER
Feb 16-18, 2024
Two of hip-hop and R&B’s most promising rising stars are co-headlining a tour that makes a stop at the AvidXchange Music Factory in February. J.I.D has quickly gained reputation and acclaim in the rap world since signing with J. Cole’s Raleigh-based Dreamville Records in 2017. His effortless wordplay and storytelling mixed with a relentless energy for his live shows make J.I.D a must-see act. Touring with J.I.D., Smino headlines the newest generation of Motown talent, a place hard-earned after generating underground buzz with his first two EPs. This led the eclectic singer-rapper to sign with Motown in 2021, and this tour supports Smino’s first effort on the label, the highly-acclaimed Luv 4 Rent.
Buy tickets here: CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY: MOZART’S JUPITER Feb 16-18, 2024
The Underground
Josh Abbott Band
February 02,2024
Important Event Info: The Underground Is A General Admission Standing Room Only Venue Unless Otherwise Noted.
All Ages Welcome
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ticket prices will increase the day of the show.
All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice.
All tickets are subject to applicable service fees via all points of purchase.
Buy tickets here: Josh Abbott Band February 02,2024
Spectrum Theater
Lauren Daigle
Feb 22 / Thursday
Perhaps the most enduring star from the entire American Idol alumni base, Carrie Underwood has been one of pop and country music’s biggest and brightest stars since winning Season Four in 2005. Since then, Underwood has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide, become the most decorated country music artist of all time, and cemented her place as a transcended pop culture figure. All of the accolades aren’t for nothing, however. Underwood is one of music’s most talented singers, and this tour celebrating her latest album will put those skills on full display.
Buy tickets here:Lauren Daigle When: Feb 22 / Thursday Where: Spectrum Center
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