Caiola and Bre Kennedy Bring New Music and Personal Stories to Charlotte
Caiola and Bre Kennedy visit Visulite Theatre November 6. Explore their backgrounds, new albums, songs to know and past setlist context.
Beyond the Screen: Inside Charlotte’s Independent Picture House
Explore the history and mission of Charlotte’s Independent Picture House, its connection to the Charlotte Film Society and upcoming October screenings.
This Weekend in Charlotte: Stadium Shows, Broadway Nights and Local Art
Your Charlotte weekend guide for October 15–18, 2026: Ed Sheeran, The Smashing Pumpkins, Teddy Swims, The Great Gatsby and free local art, with official event links.
Bikini Babes Swim Week Makes Its Charlotte Debut at VAPA
Bikini Babes Swim Week made its Charlotte debut at the VAPA Center on October 9, 2026. Explore the event’s creative focus and seven original runway photographs by Scott Jelleyman.
Indigo Girls Bring a Lasting Musical Partnership to Charlotte
Indigo Girls visit Knight Theater October 27, 2026. Explore Amy Ray and Emily Saliers’ musical partnership and official Charlotte ticket links.
Where to Stay in Charlotte for Concerts, Theater and Live Events
Coming to Charlotte for a show? Match your hotel to the venue with our guide to Uptown, the Music Factory, University City and SouthPark.
Charlotte Symphony Turns Up the Volume on Tina Turner’s Music
Charlotte Symphony celebrates Tina Turner at Knight Theater October 16–17. Meet the vocalists and find official concert tickets.
Things to Do in Charlotte This Weekend: October 9–11, 2026
Plan October 9–11 in Charlotte with festivals, live music, food, books and fall outings, plus nearby Renaissance Festival and NASCAR options. Skyline photograph: Ken Lund / CC BY-SA 2.0.
Mahalaya to Durga Puja: Charlotte Utsob Welcomes Neighbors Into Bengali Traditions
Charlotte Utsob plans Mahalaya at McDowell Nature Preserve October 10 and Durga Puja in Mint Hill October 17–18, welcoming neighbors of all backgrounds. Illustrative stock photo: Tanuj Adhikary / Unsplash.
Wearing Your City: 704 Shop and Charlotte’s Everyday Style
704 Shop connects casual clothing with Charlotte identity. A look at local graphics, neighborhood pride and everyday ways to wear them. Illustrative streetwear stock photo: MARK ADRIANE / Unsplash; not 704 Shop merchandise.
RCB Fashion: Custom Clothing and Alterations in Plaza Midwood
RCB Fashion brings clothing design and alterations to Plaza Midwood. Why fit deserves a place in Charlotte’s fashion conversation. Illustrative sewing stock photo: Alexander Grey / Unsplash.
Samantha Wood’s Bridal and Occasion Dresses, Designed in Plaza Midwood
Meet Samantha Wood, the dress designer with a Plaza Midwood studio and an October 2026 return to the Melange de Blanc bridal market. Illustrative bridal stock photo: Duo Chen / Unsplash; not a Samantha Wood design.
A Boot Worth Building an Outfit Around: Miron Crosby at Capitol
Capitol lists a Miron Crosby trunk show for October 15 in Charlotte. A preview, plus practical ideas for styling statement boots this fall. Illustrative boot stock photo: Sandra Cris / Unsplash; not Miron Crosby merchandise.
The Great Gatsby Brings Its Roaring Twenties to Charlotte
The Great Gatsby musical visits Belk Theater October 13–18, 2026. Explore the story, creative team and official Charlotte ticket links.
East Side Sol Brings a Community Celebration to the Museum
East Side Sol offers free museum admission, family activities and historic-site tours on October 10 at Charlotte Museum of History.
Biketoberfest Invites Charlotte to Take a Different Route
Biketoberfest returns October 11 with a Charlotte scavenger hunt by bike, foot or transit, followed by an after-party at Triple C Brewing.
Carolina Clay Matters Puts Charlotte’s Ceramic Artists Within Reach
Meet local ceramic artists at Carolina Clay Matters’ free Fall Pottery Festival, October 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at 8300 Monroe Road.
Charlotte BookPalooza Gives Readers a Saturday at the Ballpark
Charlotte BookPalooza brings authors, bookshops and creative vendors to Truist Field on October 10, supporting nonprofit Books on the House.
Charlotte Fashion Collective Brings Its Red-Carpet Plans to Dillard’s SouthPark
Charlotte Fashion Collective prepares for its October 10 Dillard’s SouthPark red-carpet event, with member participation and fall fashion in focus.
Lalah Hathaway Brings a Voice of Her Own to Knight Theater
Lalah Hathaway visits Charlotte’s Knight Theater October 7. Explore her musical range, the presenters and official ticket information.