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Alive After Five is how the city of Charlotte kick-starts the weekend. As the largest weekly happy hour and free entertainment celebration, Alive After Five provides a destination for friends to gather and unwind, while enjoying great live music, tasty beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. With its prominent location at Piedmont Town Center, close to other great restaurants, bars and shopping, Alive After Five is the launching pad for Charlotte’s nightlife and entertainment.

The Bands play at Piedmont Town Center from 5-10pm on Wednesday nights. Official after parties will be held at Whisky River, Suite, and BlackFinn. Wristbands from Alive After Five will allow guests free entry into after the after parties.

The Band schedule for June:
June 1- Liquid Pleasure
June 8- Bad Daddies
June 15- Black and Blue

But Alive After Five has even more benefits than live, free music. All that music and fun can really make you hungry! There are $20 Dining Deals in area restaurants such as Vida Mexican, Kitchen y Cantina, BlackFinn, Enso, StrikeCity, and Libretto's. And, each restaurant offers a special dining menu.

Spring is in the air and Charlotte has quite a bit to offer! Are you new to Charlotte, or do you want to explore more? There is so much to see and do. But let’s talk thrills, theatre and live music.

Carowinds is now open for weekends beginning April 2. Join Carowinds for thrill rides like the spine-tingling Intimidator, roller coasters like the Carolina Cobra, and everything in between.
 
Looking for family-friendly fun? Join the Peanuts gang beginning on April 8, at the Peanuts Showplace Theater. This is a live performance “Charlie Brown's Hoedown”, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus head over to Grandma’s house in this all-new song-filled family adventure.
 
Live Music at Carowinds. Carowinds Live, Plugged and Local: Ultimate Battle of the Bands Competition! Five finalists will be chosen to perform at Carowinds Spring Break Spectacular. A panel of local celebrity judges will vote and one band will earn the title “The Kings of Rock!" The winning group gets the ultimate VIP rock star experience.

Looking for theater in the Queen city? Best-selling blockbusters are now showing at the Knights Theatre beginning with Avenue Q, April 5 – 11. This musical comedy for grown-ups will have you rolling in the aisles. Be among the first in Charlotte to experience a performance in the sparkling new Knight Theater. The theater has become part of the new cultural district on South Tryon Street that will add a whole new dimension to the Uptown art scene.