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Valentines Day is almost upon us. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, some friends or going solo, we hope you receive plenty of love.

In addition to Valentine’s Day, it’s Super Bowl time.

Check out our poll and tell us which team you think will win. We’ll publish results on Saturday.

Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl — there’s plenty going on in Charlotte this weekend, so let’s get to our weekly picks, including the Kid’s Corner, where parents can find some family fun.

We try to cover what our QCity community wants to see and do. If we missed something, let us know.

Happy weekend!

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Our Weekend Picks

Crescent TreeAdoption by TreesCharlotte:  (Fri) Head out to a participating location in your zipcode and adopt your own tree to grow and nurture. 

Cupid’s Undie Run: (Fri) Dance, drink and jog in this charity event to raise awareness for NF. 

Singles Book Club Mixer (Fri): Meet someone new, find a new favorite book, or maybe both.

The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Concert Screening (Fri): Check out this remastered feature of the iconic concert.

NoDa Hood Valentine’s Day Market (Sat): Head out to NoDa and enjoy food trucks, DJs, over 50 local artisans, and more in this outdoor event just in time for Valentine’s Day. 

Harriet Tubman Solo Performance (Sat): Join the Gantt Center and learn about the life of Harriet Tubman in an interactive workshop. 

The Hamiltones (Sat): Get a dose of soul at For Lovers Only, where you can catch some of Charlotte’s most talented voices. 

Classic Black Cinema Series (Sun): Come out to the Gantt Center and watch the late Sidney Poitier’s directorial debut Buck and the Preacher. 

KIDS ‘ CORNER:
Dragons Love Tacos (Fri): Dragons and tacos mean fun for the whole family. See the best-selling children’s book come to life. 

Note: Be sure to visit our events page, where you can find other QCity happenings or post your own event. Sometimes the events we post get rescheduled, changed or canceled. We suggest you check before you go. 

This weekend: 8 Valentine’s Day-themed events

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday, leaving many couples to figure out their plans.

From arts and crafts to musical performances, here are some events to consider.

Keep Reading. [Jalon Hill]

Coming to Knight Theater.

“What the Constitution Means to Me” imagines how our nation’s governing document will affect the lives of future Americans. This hilarious, hopeful and achingly human new play traces the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.

The Great 28

Our annual list of 28 Black Charlotteans shaping our city was released this week. This year we have a bonus: We asked each winner to answer three questions, including inspires her or him. Jamil Steele is an art teacher who uses his art as a form of social activism. Read what he had to say.

Learn how Lowe’s is helping to shape Charlotte. 

For the kids.

What do dragons love more than tacos? Taco parties! “Dragons Love Tacos” premieres this weekend. Celebrate opening weekend on Saturday, Feb. 12. ImaginOn will have activities, a taco truck and live dragons between 11 a.m. to 3 pm. Learn more.

Who’s taking home the Super Bowl ring this year?

Los Angeles Rams
Cincinnati Bengals

We’ll publish results on Saturday. 

More Headlines

An assault in a South Tryon Street Walmart parking lot leads to shots being fired by a security guard. (The Charlotte Observer) 🔒

Mayor Lyles speaks on the controversy surrounding the new equity leader hire. (WFAE)

Charlotte is one of the top destinations for movers, according to a real estate website. (WSOC)

The rent, mortgage and utilities relief program in Mecklenburg will reopen March 1 after receiving an additional $22 million in funding, the nonprofit managing it announced Tuesday. (The Charlotte Observer) 📣

Promote Your Event

QCity Metro partners with Charlotte’s biggest arts & entertainment organizations. Find out how we can help build excitement around your next event. Email Bethany Lane at bethanylane@qcitymetro.com.

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