It’s getting warmer and staying light longer. Get outside, take a deep breath, and forget that cough you’ve had all winter. Let the sun kick your seasonal depression out on its rear, and enjoy the beauty of a Southern spring.
First Friday Gallery Crawl
Friday, March 1
Hours vary by gallery.
Follow an official map and visit designated fine art galleries along South End’s Rail Trail as they host extended evening hours, special receptions, and live painting and music. Free.
Nature Therapy Walk and Gratitude in the Gardens
March 2-3
Jennifer Bueno-Hutchens, staff gardener and certified nature and forest therapy guide, leads strolls through Van Landingham Glen. Registration required. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Tickets start at $30.
Mint Hill Car Show: Hot Rods on the Lawn
Sunday, March 3
1-3 p.m.
Mint Hill Coffee & Social House hosts this celebration of classic cars. Parking lot beside Chick-fil-A, Mint Hill. Free.
Silent Book Club
Thursday, March 7
6-8 p.m.
Mingle, order food and drinks, then break off to quietly read whatever book you choose. That’s Novel Books. Free.
The International Rolling Stones Tribute Concert
Thursday, March 14
7 p.m.
The Music Yard at SouthBound. Tickets start at $12.
Green River Revival
Saturday, March 16
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
A full day of St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Whitewater Center, including trail runs, yoga, whitewater rafting and kayaking, and live music. At 1 p.m., watch a leprechaun turn the rapids green for the day. U.S. National Whitewater Center. Prices vary.
Pacific Dub concert
Friday, March 22
7 p.m.
The Music Yard at SouthBound. Tickets start at $12.
Red Not Chili Peppers tribute concert
Saturday, March 23
6:30 p.m.
The Music Yard at SouthBound. Tickets start at $25.
Party in the Park
Sunday, March 24
1-5 p.m.
The kickoff for the 2024 monthly series at Mint Museum Randolph will feature food trucks, live music, and family activities. Mint Museum Randolph. Free.
Girls Room Presents: Coco & Breezy concert
Friday, March 29
6 p.m.
The Music Yard at SouthBound. Tickets start at $10.
Charlotte SHOUT!
March 29-April 14
A multiweek arts festival with more than 200 installations, performances, events, and activations, most of which are outdoors. Uptown. Free.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Adult Recreational Sport Leagues
Various dates
Join recreational leagues and clubs for activities like ultimate Frisbee, flag football, softball, walking, soccer, and more. Times, locations, and fees vary.
Yoga on the Lawn
Every Saturday in March
10-11 a.m.
Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art leads classes outdoors, weather permitting. Mint Museum Randolph. $15.
Gibson Mill Bluegrass Jam
Every Tuesday night
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Charles Graham hosts folks of all ages and experience levels for outdoor jam sessions.Gibson Mill, Concord. Free.
Tess Allen
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