7 free and cheap things to do in Charlotte: Glass-blowing, Pro wrestling and Broadway show
This list is curated by Charlotte on the Cheap, where you’ll find even more free and cheap things to do every day, and detailed by Denise Casalez.
Friday, July 21
Location: 438 Atando Avenue Charlotte NC 28206
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Hot Glass Alley is presenting a free glass-blowing demonstration from owner and lead artist, Jake Pfeifer. He has 20 years of experience in the art of glass blowing, and he will answer any questions you may have about this fascinating art style. This event is family-friendly, free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 22
Free kids’ performance by Big Bang Boom at ImaginOn
Location: 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NC 28202
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
ImaginOn is hosting a live free performance by Big Bang Boom, a power pop band. This band includes dynamic dads who play parent-friendly, educational children’s music.
Sunday, July 23
Red, White and Brew: Free pro wrestling at Divine Barrel Brewing
Location: 3701 N Davidson St Suite 203, Charlotte NC 28205
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Looking for a night filled with wrestling and hot dogs? Divine Barrel Brewing is hosting USA Main Event Wrestling, a free and family-friendly show, with multiple favorites like Cam Jackson, Whiskey Business and more.
Monday, July 24
Killer Queen Game Night at Free Range Brewing
Location: 2320 N Davidson St. Charlotte NC 28205
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join Free Range Brewing every Monday to play Killer Queen. You can network with other enthusiasts and learn to play and battle between other players. You can do it all with a small-batch Free Range brew in hand.
Tuesday, July 25
Cook Out Summer Shootout Christmas in July (free admission with toy donation)
Location: 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Time: Gate Open at 5 p.m. and Green Flag at 6 p.m.
Cost: Kids 12 & under- Free, Adults- $10
You can watch racing’s future stars battle in Legend cars and Bandoleros on the front-stretch quarter mile. Nascar champions include Chase Elliott and Joey Logano battling in the 9th round.
Wednesday, July 26
Location: The Mint Museum, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center and Blumenthal Arts
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
If you’re looking to enjoy art on a budget, this is your chance. Wednesday Night Live is a Levine Art Series that includes free admission every week. Check out the exhilarating art exhibits at the Mint Museum or stroll through Blumenthal Arts.
Inside the Mint Museum ‘Vault’ exhibit, where couples collect and cherish Black art
Thursday, July 27
Pay What You Can to Matthews Playhouse’s Hello Dolly
Location: 100 E McDowell St, Matthews NC 28105
Time: Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Pay-What-You-Can
Looking to spend a night on Broadway? Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is offering a pay-what-you-can performance of Broadway hit “Hello, Dolly!” this Thursday. Seating is first come, first served, so don’t miss out.
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