We know what it's like to be the new kid in town, so we rounded up 30+ groups, clubs and gatherings to help you grow your community. Consider this newsletter your social starter pack.
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1 big thing: 🍽️ Chitchat over a meal at a local dinner series
Owner-chef Christa Csoka narrates the story of each food and beverage recipe throughout the meal during Women of Whiskey. Photo: Courtesy of Artisan's Palate
Food is a common love language, so you can likely bond over a tasty meal at recurring dinner events.
Dinner and yap meetups to try:
The Friday Tablehostsmonthly family-style, pop-up dinners where you're seated with people based on shared interests and personalities.
Women of Whiskey is an intimate monthly dinner party series at Artisan's Palate in NoDa that celebrates women distillers from around the world.
Serving the Culture is a hip-hop-inspired 8- to 10-course meal with themed cocktails.
Baseaims to connect professionals and artists over curated experiences and dinner parties at upscale restaurants in Charlotte.
The Timeleft app uses a personality algorithm to bring six strangers together over dinner.
2. 🏃♂️ (Cold) plunge into Charlotte's fitness community
My favorite conversation starter at Mad Miles Run Club: "Are you walking or running the 2 miles?" Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios
Charlotte has a thriving social wellness scene, from run clubs to booze-free day parties, for you to work off some of those calories you consumed at a dinner event.
Here are a few standouts:
Mad Miles Run Club: The Tuesday evening run at Camp North End attracts the largest crowd. Plus, it ends with a dance party and live DJ. The club also meets in Plaza Midwood on Mondays and Elizabeth Park on Saturdays.
Morning Miles: For early risers and more seasoned runners. Meet at 6am on Thursdays for a run, followed by coffee at Giddy Goat Coffee in South End.
Chilly Coffee Club: A monthly booze-free day party featuring cold plunges and house music.
Y Happy Hour: This monthly happy hour is open to anyone looking to connect with others in Charlotte's fitness community.
Build a community around literacy at Silent Book Club. Photo: Courtesy of That's Novel Books
Whether you're gushing about your book boyfriend (hello, Romantasy) or hoping to find someone who'll share your passion for cookbooks, Charlotte has many meetups for readers.
Book clubs to join:
Park Road Books: Romantasy, foodie, banned books, "geek" and mystery.
Bond with fellow fans ahead of professional sports games across the city during tailgates.
🏀 CharlotteHornets: Join The Crown Club for Tealgates before home games and for away watch parties at The Local (105 E 5th St.), a short walk from Spectrum Center.
🏈 Carolina Panthers: Roaring Riot tailgate's bring Panthers fans together before every home game for tailgates at 520 Elliott St., near Bank of America Stadium.
⚽️ Charlotte FC: Join Charlotte FC supporters' groups at 703 McNinch St., near Bank of America Stadium to tailgate before home matches. Tailgating typically starts four hours before kickoff, and supporters march to the stadium one hour before kickoff.
💌 Send our full guide to someone who needs a push to try something new in Charlotte.
Thanks to Sheryl Miller for editing this newsletter.
