Things are certainly heating up around the Queen City this week! From Easter celebrations, Charlotte SHOUT! events, outdoor markets, shopping pop-ups and more – the city is jam-packed with things to do, and we’re here for it all.
THINGS TO DO THURSDAY, APRIL 6
Greater Charlotte Book Crawl
April 1 – 29
Do you love indie bookstores? Then it’s time to show them some love. Visit each of Charlotte’s fiercely independent bookstores in the month of April and fill your Book Crawl passport with stamps from each bookstore. Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day on April 29 with your completed passport for a special edition Book Crawl vinyl decal. Finishers can also enter to win a gift card to each 2023 bookstore by submitting a photo of their completed passport by Sunday, April 30th, to enter.
Dixie’s Tupperware Party
April 4 – 8
Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing the Tupperware party into the 21st century. Audiences around the country have been howling with laughter as Dixie demonstrates the many alternative uses for the iconic plastic kitchen staple. Come see for yourself at the Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, from April 4 – 8, 2023. Tickets can be purchased here.
Funk Night at Charlotte SHOUT!
Thursday, April 6, 5:30 – 9:30p
It’s time to get funky! Come to Wells Fargo Plaza Stage for Funk Night on April 6th, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and enjoy a night of high-energy funk and fusion featuring Stefan Kallander and Cosmic Collective, hosted by Quentin Talley. The night will end in a jam session.
THINGS TO DO FRIDAY, APRIL 7
Celebrate Carowinds’ 50th Anniversary
The park is celebrating 50 years of fun, and you’re invited. For a limited time, visit the park for exciting entertainment, enhanced food and beverage offerings, nighttime spectaculars, and family-friendly celebratory experiences. Don’t miss the new rides and attractions this season – with the opening of Aeronautica Landing on Friday, April 7.
First Friday Gallery Crawl
Friday, April 7, 5 – 9p
Stroll the streets of one of Charlotte’s artsiest neighborhoods and enjoy local art in all forms including galleries, murals and installations. This event is free and doesn’t require an RSVP or tickets. Make a night of it with dinner or drinks at one of South End’s many restaurants and breweries.
R&B Night at Charlotte SHOUT!
Friday, April 7, 5:30 – 10:30p
Experience an unforgettable night of soulful R&B music at Wells Fargo Plaza Stage with the Niito Band. This evening will have captivating performances that you won’t want to miss:
5:30pm BRAVE
6:30pm Jay D. Jones & Organic Soul
7:30pm The El Lambert Band
9:00pm NiiTO
10:00pm Close
Friday Nights at Camp North End
Friday, April 7, 5 – 9p
Spend your Friday evenings at Camp North End where there is live music, good food, cool shops, local art, and a few awesome surprises. Visit here for the vendor lineup.
An Evening with Two-time Grammy Nominated Artist Maysa Leak at Charlotte SHOUT!
Friday & Saturday, 7:00 & 9p
Maysa is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and enraptures her audience in the palm of her hands, as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can. Come see her at Charlotte SHOUT! for a special evening performance.
THINGS TO DO SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Spring Artisan Market
Saturday, April 8, 9a – 4p
Shop for local arts, crafts and goodies at this open-air market located at The Anne Springs Close Greenway. Tickets are $6/adult, $4/ages 5-12, free for ages 4 or younger and members. Make a day of it with coffee or lunch from the Gateway Canteen, and stop in at the Greenway Gateway to learn more about Greenway trails, activities and memberships.
Egg-cellent Garden Adventure at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Saturday, April 8 – Sunday, April 9
Celebrate Easter at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for an Egg-cellent Garden Adventure weekend. The Egg Hunt will be from noon – 2 p.m. on both days. Eggs can be traded in for different goodies. Check with the front desk for the Scavenger Hunt sheet to see if you can find all the decorated eggs in the Garden or participate in one of the crafts for kids. Tickets can be purchased here.
Meet baby animals on The Farm at The Schiele Museum
Saturday, April 8, 10a – 4p
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a meet-and-greet featuring live farm animals! Guest baby animals will join resident pigs, sheep, goats, cows, and more on The Farm. Kids can enjoy an egg-themed scavenger hunt and hands-on learning activities. The Nature Trail, playground, and life-size mazes will be open for fun and exploration. Get tickets here.
Girl Tribe Pop Up
Saturday, April 8, 10a – 5p
Girls, you won’t want to miss this! Girl Tribe Pop Up will transform the Charlotte Convention Center into every shopper’s dream, featuring 100+ women-led businesses. This year’s rendition will include all the magic from an aura reading photographer, hand-made candles, permanent jewelry, and so much more. There will also be lots of Insta-worthy photo ops, a live DJ, and swag bags for VIP shoppers. Tickets are available here.
50th Anniversary of Picasso’s Death at Charlotte SHOUT!
Saturday, April 8, 10a
Head to the Mint Museum Uptown for a free community celebration in honor of Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds & Bearden/Picasso: Rhythms and Reverberations. There will be a cash bar, live music, food trucks, art activities, and a special screening of The Mystery of Picasso at 10:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Super Saturday at ImaginOn at Charlotte SHOUT!
Saturday, April 8, 10:30a
Super Saturday at ImaginOn features programs and activities highlighting Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s production of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” Shows are ticketed, all other events are free.
Markets at 11
Saturday, April 8, 11a – 4p
Spend your Saturday in Ballantyne’s Backyard for the first Markets at 11 of the season. Shop local vendors, enjoy delicious food and drink, take part in fun activities, listen to live music, and more. Pro tip: bring chairs or a picnic blanket to sit out on the grass while you’re there!
Spray Jam at Luminous Lane ArtWalk + Artist at Charlotte SHOUT!
Saturday, April 8, 11a
Join artist Sydney Duarte and ArtWalks CLT for a guided Charlotte Shout ArtWalk in Uptown. Be a part of the Charlotte Shout celebration by learning about several recent murals, Charlotte Shout projects along the route and explore Luminous Lane, the super cool alley that local and international artists are transforming during Charlotte Shout. Reserve your spot here.
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, April 8, 2 – 8p
The Lake Norman area’s premiere Arts & Music Festival is here! Right in the heart of Old Town Cornelius will be the Lake’s most action-packed community festival with so many activities to choose from. There will be 100+ local artists, craftsmen & vendors, local craft breweries, multiple food truck courts, two stages of live bands, street art and live demonstrations, games, giveaways, and so much more.
Nebel’s Alley Night Market
Saturday, April 8, 4 – 9p
If you’re looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night, this is it! Find 30+ handmade and food vendors, live music, beer/wine for purchase, and lantern-lit walkways, in addition to a few surprises. This market happens on the second Saturday of every month from April – November at The Design Center in South End.
THINGS TO DO SUNDAY, APRIL 9
Easter Sunday at Dowd YMCA
Sunday, April 9, 9a – 12p
Head to the Dowd YMCA for an Easter celebration the whole family is sure to enjoy. Start the morning off with a free latte bar and donuts as they kick off the Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, gather at the Dowd YMCA rooftop for more Easter celebrations!
Easter Egg Run at Pineville Church
Sunday, April 9, 10a
Kids in 5th grade and under are invited to join Pineville Church in their 10,000 Egg Run (yep, you read that right!). The run kicks off at 10 a.m., and is free to join.
Hoppy Easter Egg Giveaway
Sunday, April 9, 11a
Head to the taproom at Brewers at 4001 Yancey for a Hoppy Easter Egg Giveaway, where each guest will receive an egg that may include free beer, free merch, discounts on food, LCS Loyalty Points, + MORE!
OMB’s Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 9, 12p
Bring the kids for OMB’s second annual Easter Egg Hunt.
There will be two separate areas for the kids to hunt for eggs. Children 1-4 years old will be in the “Hop Garden” area, and older kids will be hunting in the “Family Zone”. They will also be serving brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. if you and your family get hungry. Baskets will not be provided, so BYOB!
Greg Lilley & Co. at Pianodrome at Charlotte SHOUT!
Sunday, April 9, 2p
Charlotte-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Greg Lilley and his trio will be at the Pianodrome for a special Easter Sunday performance you won’t want to miss.
