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

Independent Picture House

4 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with free screenings of The Artist on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025. Saturday: 3 p.m.Sunday: 2:30 p.m.Grab your free tickets here!Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Concord: The Hitmen June 28

4 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Concord Parks & Recreation is presenting Sounds of Summer, a free concert series. Two concerts are scheduled. Please note the location of each, as they are different. Sounds of Summer: The HitmenSaturday, June 28, 20256 to 9 p.m.Union Street in Downtown Concord, NCFreeThe Hitmen Party Band plays everything from classic dance hits to the latest chart-toppers. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte.
Cooling Stations Available in Mecklenburg County

4 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Extremely high temperatures are forecasted for June 23 to 25, 2025. Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office, and homeless service providers are working together to provide places to cool off. Please keep reading for information on cooling stations, as well as free fans and energy bill assistance.
Get a Free Bird Dog Combo from Bojangles!

5 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Bojangles is teaming up with Mountain Dew and gaming personality & Charlotte native JoeWo to celebrate the return of Bo’s Bird Dogs to the menu. From June 23 through July 21, 2025, fans can visit Bojangles.com/JoeWo and register for a free combo (JoeWo’s go-to order) for delivery or pickup (a $7.99 value.) Registration opens at 11:59 a.m. on June 23, 2025. You’ll need to provide your number and opt in to receive SMS/MMS messages from Bojangles.
The Battle of Charlotte Living History Weekend at Museum of the Waxhaws August 30-31

5 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is hosting The Battle of Charlotte: American Revolution Reenactment & Living History Weekend on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, 2025. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tickets are $15. The first 200 tickets sold are only $12. Buy tickets now. Look for updates on the Facebook event.
Americana Chamber Concert at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

5 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, at 232 Croswell Drive NW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting a new series of musical performances. The first in the series takes place Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Americana Chamber Concert features Clayton & Wensil:Jeff Clayton from ANTiSEENSteve Wensil from Dead KingsJeff Williams from Biggy StardustThey will perform renditions of timeless Old Gospel Hymns, bringing a fresh and soulful twist to these classic tunes.
Junion: Revolutionary Descent - free celebration at Cedar Grove in Huntersville June 28

5 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Junion ’25: Revolutionary Descent is a powerful afternoon of community, history and celebration on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at historic Cedar Grove, 8229 Gilead Road, Huntersville, North Carolina. Cedar Grove is on the site of the 1775 Hugh Torance House and Store. The Torance House and Store is North Carolina’s oldest standing store and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th century structures. Cedar Grove is the 1831 Greek Revival home of James G.
Mint 2 Move for Kids: Free bilingual program at Mint Museum Randolph

6 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Mint 2 Move for Kids is a bilingual program (English-Spanish) designed for children and their families. This free program, held at Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, allows participants to explore Latin music, stories, and instruments alongside the Criss Cross Mangosauce team, a group of Latin American artists and educators.
The Happening returns! Free collaborative art event every Wednesday

6 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

The Happening is a collaborative arts movement in Charlotte, taking shape in a weekly gathering of creative people. You can expect to find visual artists, musicians, DJs and much more, all making art in a collaborative setting. If this sounds familiar you might remember The Happening from years ago.
Free Yoga Class on Wednesdays at Hindu Center of Charlotte

1 week ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Hindu Center of Charlotte, 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is offering a FREE yoga class every Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class is scheduled every Wednesday through December 31, 2025. The free weekly yoga and meditation session is open to all. No experience is required. You might also be interested in the free International Yoga Day event at the Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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