Best sites to find Charlotte current events? (Wilmington, Davidson: 2009, hotel)

[InformationPlease]

I'm heading to Charlotte this week to look around. I've searched here and can't seem to find consistent, current stuff and google has confused me. Ha. I'm looking for a website where I can find some of the best little local activities for the weekends/weeks I travel to Charlotte in case I decide to venture outward from my hotel.

My mom is in the hospital now and since I might have to leave as early as Friday. So, I don't really need recommendations for this week. I'll be back at least 2-3 weeks this summer and would like to have something bookmarked to help schedule funs. Thanks in advance.

[MysteryMT]

I find begging CarolinaBlue for info to be the most effective way to get a comprehensive list of events during a giving week.

A sample of the mastery that I speak of: http://www.city-data.com/forum/charl...11th-thru.html

[anifani821]

HA HA HA - Mystery - that is exactly what I was thinking! My immediate thought was - well, other than Carolina Blue who posts some awesome lists . . . I don't know . . . I try to post things I find out about now and then but I rely on CB's master lists and direct others to read his posts, as well!

[MysteryMT]

Here's a list from Last June, some of these might be annual events:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/charl...ctivities.html

Remember it's a 2008 thread...but things like Taste of Charlotte are coming up again in the first week of June

[ctribucher]

Carolina Blue always posts really informative notes about events in the Charlotte area.

You can also try Creative Loafing's events page: Creative Loafing Charlotte | EVENTS HOME

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your mom.

[InformationPlease]

Thank you guys! Those are perfect!

I've just spent my "goodbye" weekend in Wilmington. There were so many moments (likely affected by alcohol) where I just couldn't imagine moving to a new place.

I was driving back to my hotel from a friend's place on Thurs when I realized I had driven right past my old road (where I lived for a few years) and didn't even recognize it... much less have the urge to turn. I guess that means I'm ready to go???

Looking forward to Charlotte...

Ok, this turned into a novel.. yay sleep deprivation. Hope you are well and thanks again!!

[Carolina Blue]

Charlotte Culture Guide is my favorite site to see overall events that are happening.

Charlotte Culture Guide: CharlotteCultureGuide.com: Art, Dance, Music, History and things to do in the Charlotte, North Carolina region!

Below are some things going on this weekend...

Thursday, May 28
ALIVE AFTER 5
EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade Street, Uptown Charlotte
Website: Alive After Five at EpiCentre - Charlotte, NC

Thursday May 28, 8:00pm, Friday, May 29, 8:00pm, Saturday, May 30, 8:00pm, Sunday, May 31, 6:30PM
SHAKESPEARE AT THE GREEN - 2009
The Green in Uptown Charlotte - 400 block of South Tryon
Website: Collaborative Arts Theatre - Romeo and Juliet

Friday May 29 & Saturday May 30
CONCERT SERIES AT BIRKDALE VILLAGE, 7pm – 9pm
Website: Welcome to Birkdale Village

Friday May 29 & Saturday May 30
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Blakeney Village Green, Ardrey Kell & Rea Rd, 28277, 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Website: Blakeney Events

Friday May 29 & Saturday May 30
MUSIC AT THE FOUNTAIN
StoneCrest in Ballantyne
Website: Shop Stonecrest Shopping Center - Charlotte, NC

Saturday, May 30
PET PALOOZA
Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane, 28204, 8:30AM to 1:00PM
Website: DonorPages by DonorPerfect

Saturday May 30
CHARLOTTE FEMMEFEST
NoDa Arts District at N. Davidson Street and 36th St, 5:30pm - 1:00am
Website: www.charlottefemmefest.org

Sunday May 31
CLASSI-KOOL MUSIC SERIES
Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd, 28263, 4PM-6PM
Website: eParks : Course Registration

[anifani821]

SEE!! CarolinaBlue . . . you truly are awesome w/ these lists. Again, it is very much appreciated that you take the time to keep us all informed.