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Happy Thursday, QCity!

In Today’s Newsletter: Read a Datin’ Charlotte story about a costume party; explore some Halloween-themed things to do; then scope out some weekend happenings in Charlotte.

Today in History: In 1911, singer Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans. Dubbed “the voice” of the Civil Rights Movement, Jackson’s famous recordings include “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” “In the Upper Room” and “Amazing Grace,” among others.

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DATIN’ CHARLOTTE

When matching costumes go wrong

Natalie always thought that matching Halloween costumes made a statement at Halloween parties.

Four friends dressed up like Disney’s Cheetah Girls might say, “We were born in the ’90s.” A duo dressed as two halves of a heart might say, “We’re in love.”

What she didn’t consider was what it could mean when her date suggested he dress as Hugh Hefner, a man well-known for having multiple girlfriends.

Read on. [Madeline Holly-Carothers]

FOOD & DRINK

Five Halloween-themed outings to try in Charlotte

*Scarowinds. September 2023. (Photo courtesy of Studio Well Made, LLC)*

Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s no shortage of spooky-themed things to do in Charlotte.

From fully-decked-out immersive bar experiences to dimly-lit mini golf and more, if you’re looking for that Halloween vibe, here are a few ideas

Keep reading.

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Thursday

Time Out Youth’s ASCEND Gala: Celebrate LGBT youth at this event featuring Twiggy Garcon as the keynote speaker.
Witch’s Night Out Wine Walk: Shop your way through Waverly while enjoying specials, discounts and swag from merchants.

Friday

Charlotte Hornets v Detroit Pistons: Grab a jersey and head to this home game.
Regency Breast Cancer Awareness Walk: Sign up as an individual or walk with a team at this community walk to spread awareness about breast cancer.

Saturday

Charlotte Official Halloween Bar Crawl: Pull out your most creative and terrifying costumes for this pre-Halloween event.

Sunday

Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights!: The Carolina Renaissance Festival becomes the place to celebrate Halloween.
Music and Museum: Giacometti, Flora, and Jazz: Enjoy live music at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.

Kid’s Corner – Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal School

Paw Patrol Live (Sat-Sun): See the latest live-action adventure of the popular cartoon dog squad in this energetic pirate-themed show.
Kids Book Party (Sat): Enjoy a live reading of “Pretty Like Me!” and other books, plus face painting, sweets and more.
Fall in Fun Festival (Sat): Celebrate the 2nd annual Fallin in Fun community festival, complete with horseback rides, bounce houses, vendors, music and more.
Kids Club Art Enrichment (Sat): Head to Camp North End for a day of pumpkin picking and pumpkin painting with The Broken Crayon LLC.