Gaston Pour House, at 170 S. South Street, Gastonia, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, light bites, wine, cocktails and beer. They also host frequent events. You can find all the events on their Facebook page. January Gaston FolkSingThursday, ...
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Gaston FolkSing at Gaston Pour House Jan. 15


Gaston Pour House, at 170 S. South Street, Gastonia, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, light bites, wine, cocktails and beer.

They also host frequent events. You can find all the events on their Facebook page.

January Gaston FolkSing
Thursday, January 15, 2026
8 to 10 p.m.
Free

This monthly event is a chance to...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more.

We focus on free and cheap...

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Flip the ‘Fit: free clothing exchange for kids Jan. 31, plus STEM activities

Grace Communion Steele Creek, 3120 Whitehall Park Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Flip the ‘Fit on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Flip the ‘Fit is a FREE kids’ clothing swap.

During the event, families can take home up to two shopping bags filled with clothing for FREE. Bags are...

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Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace scheduled to stop in Charlotte Jan. 15

Walk for Peace Facebook page

A group of Buddhist Monks, with their loyal dog, Aloka, started an approximately 120-day journey on October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, that will take them 2,300 miles to Washington, DC.

UPDATE: Walk for Peace has announced that they plan to be in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, January 15, 2026....

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Guateke Sessions: Explore Latin dance styles (free events!)

At Guateke sessions of the Diaspora: Afro-Indigenous Concerts and Dance Journeys, participants will explore various Afro-Caribbean and Latin dance styles.

These events take place at South Boulevard Library, 4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, on several Saturdays this spring, from 2 to 3 p.m. They are free to attend.

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