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Arena (Hornets, big concerts) · 333 E Trade St, Charlotte

Things to do near Spectrum Center

Where to eat, drink and hang out before and after a show or game at Spectrum Center, from Uptown.

Venue website

SundaySunday, November 8

1 event

MondayMonday, November 9

3 events
Mon9Nov

Monday · 7:30 PM · Music

Monday Night Open Mic

Weekly music and spoken-word open mic. Sign up in person; sets are two songs or 10 minutes.

The Evening Muse · NoDa$5

TuesdayTuesday, November 10

3 events
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 6 PM · Nightlife

Gamer's Social at Resident Culture 7th Street

Resident Culture's 7th Street taproom hosts free-to-play video games every Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm.

Resident Culture Brewing (The Market on 7th Street) · UptownFree
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Comedy

Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd

Starlight on 22nd runs a free comedy open mic every Tuesday, with sign-ups at 7 pm and the show at 7:30 pm.

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaFree
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Tuesday Trivia at Wooden Robot South End

Wooden Robot Brewery hosts general knowledge trivia every Tuesday at 7 pm at its South End brewery.

Wooden Robot Brewery (The Brewery, South End) · South EndNo fee listed

WednesdayWednesday, November 11

1 event
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Music

Starlight Jams Open Mic

Starlight on 22nd hosts an open stage for musicians, poets, dancers and other performers every Wednesday from 7 to 11 pm.

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaFree

ThursdayThursday, November 12

1 event
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Thursday Trivia at Wooden Robot's The Chamber

Wooden Robot's NoDa taproom, The Chamber, hosts general knowledge trivia every Thursday at 7 pm.

Wooden Robot Brewery (The Chamber) · NoDaNo fee listed

Before and after: food and drinks nearby

Music venue

Neighborhood Theatre

Live music venue in the former Astor Theatre, which was built in 1945 and became a concert venue in 1997. It has a main room for touring acts and a smaller room.

511 E 36th St · NoDa

Music venue

The Evening Muse

Small venue that hosts musicians, comedians, poets and other performers, with an open mic every Monday.

3227 N Davidson St · NoDa

Food hall

The Market at 7th Street

Nonprofit food hall and shop space, formerly 7th Street Public Market, that works as an incubator for locally owned food, drink and retail businesses.

224 E 7th St · Uptown

Brewery

Wooden Robot Brewery

Urban farmhouse brewery with general-knowledge trivia on Tuesdays at 7 PM and a run club on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, with 1, 3 and 5 mile routes.

1440 S Tryon St #110 · South End

Music venue

Amos' Southend

Two-story live music venue with a tiered mezzanine, open since 1990. It books concerts and tribute acts, and age limits vary by show.

1423 S Tryon St · South End

Jazz club

Middle C Jazz

Jazz club, open since November 1, 2019, presenting local, regional and national artists, with small plates and craft cocktails.

300 S Brevard St · Uptown

Brewery

Divine Barrel Brewing

Brewery with a weekly taproom schedule: trivia on Mondays at 7 PM, bring-your-own-vinyl on Tuesdays, game night on Wednesdays and a run club on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.

3701 N Davidson St, Suite 203 · NoDa

Brewpub

Heist Brewery

Brewpub that opened in 2012, serving its own beer with wood-fired flatbreads and dips.

2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200 · NoDa

Brewery

Free Range Brewing

Brewery serving house-brewed beer, N/A drinks, cocktails and natural wine, made with mostly locally sourced ingredients. It hosts trivia nights, improv shows and other events on its calendar.

2320 N. Davidson St · Villa Heights

Brewery & pizza bar

Salud Cerveceria

Neighborhood bar and pizza restaurant in NoDa with a beer shop. It serves beer, drinks and pizza, and hosts private parties.

3306-C North Davidson Street · NoDa

Brewery

Protagonist Beer LoSo Brewery & Pizza Kitchen

Flagship location of Protagonist, a Charlotte brewery making modern takes on classic beer styles. It has a 15-barrel brewhouse, pizza kitchen, three bars, a barrel room and a heated outdoor patio.

227 Southside Dr, Unit A · LoSo

Good to know

  • The CTC/Arena LYNX Blue Line stop is next to the arena.
  • Uptown restaurants fill an hour before big shows; book ahead on weekends.
  • Spectrum Center is at 333 E Trade St, Charlotte. Check the venue's own site for show times and bag policy.

FAQ

Where can I eat or drink near Spectrum Center?

Neighborhood Theatre (NoDa), The Evening Muse (NoDa), The Market at 7th Street (Uptown), Wooden Robot Brewery (South End), Amos' Southend (South End), and 53 more on this page.

What's on at Spectrum Center this week?

We don't have this week's shows listed yet. See the venue's own calendar: https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/

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