Jody Mace

Charlotte

Freelance Writer and Publisher at Charlotte Five

Publisher at Triangle on the Cheap

Freelance writer & publisher in Charlotte, NC. Owner of Charlotte on the Cheap. @cltcheap

Articles

Dive-In Movies at Shannon Park Swim Club

1 day ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

VisArt Video and Shannon Park Swim Club are hosting dive-in movies in the pool, at 5126 Grafton Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Shannon Park is a private swim club, but these events are open to non-members. Tickets are $10 and that includes popcorn!No floats or glass allowed. The events take place at 8 pm.. on June 7, July 12, and August 16, 2025.
Art You Can Feel - touchable gallery with RA Arts 4 All

1 day ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

RA Arts 4 All, at 13131 Rosedale Hill Avenue, Huntersville, North Carolina, is hosting Art You an Feel — Touchable Gallery from June 9 to July 7, 2025. This exhibit features multi-sensory art that you’re allowed to touch. It’s especially intended for people who are visually impaired, but it’s for everyone, including people who just really really want to touch art. (Guilty as charged!)The opening reception is Friday June 13, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.. It’s free to attend.
Oakboro Cruise-In 4th Friday of Month

1 day ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

The Town of Oakboro, North Carolina, is in Stanly County, 34 miles to the east of Charlotte, past Midland and Locus, but before you get to Albemarle. It hosts a cruise-in the 4th Friday of every month, from 5 to 9:30 p.m.It’s said to be the largest cruise-in held in a North Carolina downtown and well worth the drive from Charlotte. The events also sometimes include music and food vendors. Sometimes there are also two-day events. Follow Oakboro Cruise-In on Facebook for updates.
Father's Day Car Show at Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill

1 day ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill — North End Matthews, at 316 North Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting a Father’s Day Car Show on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.It’s free to attend. If you’d like to enter a car the fee is $20, with proceeds going to local animal rescues.
Annual Car Show at Streetside Classics in Concord June 7

1 day ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Streetside Classics, 800 Derita Road, Concord, North Carolina, specializes in classic and collector cars. It hosts frequent car shows, which are free to attend. You can find upcoming car shows on Streetside Classics’ Facebook page. Make sure to look closely, as the page includes events in other cities as well. Check out a list of car shows in the Charlotte area!All of the following events take place at Streetside Classics, 800 Derita Road, Concord, NC.
Exhibition on Screen: Free art films at Gaston County Public Library

1 day ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Gaston County Public Library, at 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting Exhibition on Screen, a free film and lecture series. This series is intended for adults. Each film will begin with a short lecture from Ali Pizza, Director of the Gaston County Museum of Art and History, discussing the art and artists. This program is made possible by Seventh Art Productions.
Pay What You Can to Matthews Playhouse's Peter and the Starcatcher July 10

2 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Matthews Playhouse is presenting Peter and the Starcatcher from July 11 to 27, 2025. Shows are at Matthews Community Center, 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina. Tickets for adults range from $20 to $28. Tickets for seniors, military, students and children range from $18 to $25. In addition, there will be a “pay what you can” matinee performance on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Seating is general admission. First come, first served. Tickets available only at the door.
Moonshine & Motorsports Car Show at Kings Mountain Historical Museum

2 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is hosting its inaugural Moonshine & Motorsports Car Show on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s free to attend. This event celebrates Kings Mountain’s historical connection with the moonshine industry and motorsports, particularly NASCAR’s roots. This museum will be presenting an exhibit, NC Moonshine & Motorsports Trail from June 24 to October 25, 2025. It’s free to visit.
Touch-a-Truck in Matthews June 7

2 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

The Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Touch-a-Truck on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Families and children of all ages can explore an array of vehicles up close, from fire trucks to construction machines. Climb aboard, honk horns and meet the professionals who operate these machines. The first hour, from 9 to 10 a.m., is a sensory-friendly quiet hour.
Salisbury Pride Festival June 28

2 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

The Salisbury Pride Festival takes place Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Bell Tower Green, 101 S Church Street, Salisbury, North Carolina. The theme this year is “Community.”Enjoy entertainment, food, music and fun. Look for updates on the Facebook event. Find more Pride events in the Charlotte area!We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified.