Discover the best things to do in Charlotte from March 28–April 4, 2026! Explore wellness experiences, women-led events, networking mixers, family-friendly activities, and fun things to do across Charlotte and surrounding areas. Plan ahead and secure your spot.

Dr. Blanche Penn turns life into literature—transforming advocacy, grief, and community into powerful, personal stories. From fighting for underserved youth to documenting love after loss, her work reflects decades of leadership and truth-telling. With every book, Penn reminds us: own your voice, document your journey, and never let your story go untold.

More gems just dropped in the Sistah Scene! We discovered a few more beautiful events happening around Charlotte this week and couldn’t let you miss them. #SistahScene #ThingsToDoCLT #CharlotteEvents

Hi Sis! Welcome to the Sistah Scene! Whether you’re a native of the Queen City or a newcomer, there’s so much to explore in our beautiful city.

Charlotte is preparing to host one of gospel music’s biggest nights. The 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards—often called the “Grammys of Gospel”—will take over the Queen City August 12–15, 2026, bringing top artists, live performances, and thousands of visitors to the city. The nationally televised ceremony at Spectrum Center will spotlight Charlotte on the national stage of gospel music and culture.

At the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, Congresswoman Alma Adams and maternal health advocate Danette McLaurin Glass call for urgent reforms to address one of America’s most preventable public health crises.

At a Charlotte Post Women’s History Month event at West Boulevard Library, Charlotte Ballet Academy Director Ayisha Cravotta reflected on a career shaped by discipline, representation, and global training. From becoming Charlotte’s first Black Clara in The Nutcracker to mentoring the next generation of dancers, Cravotta shared how the power of seeing oneself reflected in the arts can shape an entire life — and why creating those mirrors for young dancers today remains essenti

At Cedar Grove Cemetery, history rests in unmarked ground and government-issued headstones. During the Charlotte Museum of History’s “Marching Home” panel, veterans and community leaders confronted the paradox of Black military service: defending a nation abroad while still fighting for dignity at home. Their stories demand more than applause—they demand remembrance.

This Black History Month, the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum wasn’t interested in polished tributes. It offered something rarer: candor. From the dismantling of Black educational institutions after integration to Soul City’s bold economic vision and Charlotte’s fragmented music scene, elders and professionals confronted what was built, what was lost, and what must be rebuilt. If you want to understand Black Charlotte beyond celebration, start here.

At a Black History Month panel, former students and teachers of West Charlotte High reflected on a time when the school symbolized Black academic excellence and community pride. Their stories revealed both the power of segregated Black educational spaces and the cultural cost of desegregation — raising a pressing question: how do we restore the rigor, presentation, and excellence that once defined West Charlotte?

Charlotte is entering a historic era led by a powerful trinity of Black women—Mayor Vi Lyles, Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, and Police Chief Estella Patterson. Together, they are shaping the Queen City’s future through equity, education, and public safety. Their leadership marks a new chapter where Black women aren’t just influencing Charlotte—they’re defining it.

The first-ever Charlotte Black Women’s Business Directory is dropping this January—bringing 500+ Black women-owned brands into 100+ hotspot locations across the city. In a year where Black women faced record unemployment, this print edition is more than visibility—it’s a lifeline.