I love Petra's! A safe, homey space that's everything a wlw bar should be. Stopped in for a queer…read morespace and to see 76th street while in town. Will be back!

I love a good dive bar and Petra's is my favorite here. Drinks knock me off of my ass every time.read more

Excellent exhibit of British Graffiti artist, Banksy. The art of Banksy, showcased some of his most…read morepopular and some work I had not seen before. So interesting , thought provoking, some if it just made sense, the artwork, some kinda crazy, some cool, some actually hard to look at, some funny. Banksy definitely liked to spark conversation through his work. He is still a mystery , no one knows who he is. Some of his pieces are amazing. Definitely worth a stroll around, took about an hour and a half to see it all. Cool little gift area at the end. Tickets cheaper online !

Love love the music factory! I have been lucky enough to watch three concerts this year at the…read moremusic factory and have really enjoyed all three! The amphitheater really does not have a poor spot in the house. There's also lawn seating as well! If you're going to a popular artist, you may be competing with the taller folks standing - to be expected - but overall great seating options. There's plenty of parking if you plan to drive, especially if you arrive early. Definitely worth it as you can walk right over from your spot and it's pretty easy to head out. Parking for events is typically $20. The security procedure getting in is also quite efficient. Make sure to check the bag policy before coming in. If you have assigned seats it's worth it to stop through VGBG to wait out the line, plus they validate parking if you're looking to have a meal before the concert. And if you're looking for other food options there's plenty within walking distance. Just check the days and hours, as concerts during the week may not have as many food options. The amphitheater has really nice restroom facilities and a few options for food and drinks. My friend and I really liked the cocktails - the watermelon tasted like a jolly rancher. They also come with their own cups, which you can bring back later for a small discount on a refill. The drinks are quite expensive, which is to be expected for onsite concessions. The Fillmore is also a notable venue, as it is really intimate and cozy. It was great because you can see your favorite artists up close. So happy that Charlotte has great venues for artists that I love. Looking forward to coming back again and again.

Update: I wad a wonderful time at the Howard McNair: Jazz, Soul, R&B Birthday Celebration!…read moreOmg I could listen to this music all evening! Howard introduced his amazing 17 yr old nephew on guitar. The backup singers were phenomenal. The bass player was GREAT! The drummer was oh So handsome and was ripping the drums up! Food was delicious. Service was great and I arrived late but sat with a nice couple who was celebrating his birthday too. I'll return again and again. I parked on P2 and the club validates parking at a reduced rate at $7.00.

This place is such a nice discovery. Went on a recommendation from Chat GPT lol to a Stevie Wonder…read moretribute concert event and we went and what a nice night Great performers! Great service! Cocktails were hit and miss depending on which ones, not their strongest thing. But overall a great night! Would DEFINITELY go again. Sometimes when the concerts are sold out they might sit you with strangers in the same table. Just a heads up And they validate parking!! 7.50

I finally got to check out Lorem Ipsum for a friends birthday a couple of weeks ago and it was a…read morewhole vibe. Being there felt like I was in my house, from the plants, to them playing Beverly Hills Cop on the projector and all of the Black artists on the walls. It was very refreshing!!! It's so rare to go to a business and see anything familiar so this was truly inspiring. We stayed for about 30 mins because we got there right before they closed. It was fun to explore the hotel rooms and just be in this dope energy. I didn't have a full cocktail, just sipped and tried a few of my friends. I can see this being a great date night spot, or some where to go to unwind and just catch the vibes. I wish it was bigger but it's a cute spot for sure!! I was super surprised about the parking lot in the back too. That has to be very helpful for them in Plaza Midwood area. Will definetly be back!!

So this place is very cool and very vibey. There are DJs and the projection is a really nice touch…read more The menu is small and drinks are interesting - I got something with sage in it and was good. The issues we faced were not having a reservation - the options online were wide open so we thought it was safe to show up - and had to wait a long time. In hindsight, I should've went ahead and made the reservation, so I'll take responsibility, but was disappointing for the experience to be so different than we expected. We were able to sit outside and waited for about 40 mins to get our table. Service was very slow. It just felt like they were really understaffed. We were there for probably 2ish hours and only got 1 drink (the one outside) as it was so hard to flag down our waitress, etc. I suspect that this place, having recently received awards / gone viral, is a victim of a huge influx of people stopping by. I wanted to love it! I'd go back during off hours and definitely make a reservation. The vibe was really cool, and the music was great. Parking is questionable, there's a gravel lot that is shared with the restaurant next door. We parked on the street, was unclear if they tow there or not.

Shots seemed a little over priced but overall it was a really fun time! Seemed super friendly and I…read moredefinitely found myself willing to go back by the first hour, lol lost my friends for a moment under the lights but ended up finding them again in the bathroom. This is a great place for crazy story times.

Great club/bar! Short line and very easy to navigate. The people were amazingly kind! They event…read morewelcomed me to the front being 5'0 and made the night a great experience. It also wasn't super crowded so there was plenty of room to chill and relax. The vibe was amazing and the music was great. I came to see Ely Oaks and it was amazing!

Had the best time at Blackbox Theater! First time at this venue and it's hands down the best venue…read morefor EDM shows in Charlotte. All staff members I encountered were friendly and helpful. Love the lockers up front and lines for drinks and bathrooms moved fast. The sound system in this place is AMAZING. The entire place was standing only but they have a couple different levels to choose from, closet and further towards the back. I noticed they also have upper areas that were closed off for this show. Getting in and out was a breeze with Lyft and Nghtmre, Avello, and Riot rocked their sets, as usual. Can't wait to go back! New favorite NC venue!

I'm loving the DJs Blackbox has been bringing to Charlotte--every night feels like its own little…read moreparty. They bring DJ's back from the ones we grew up with and also the new hot styles of EDM. The vibe and atmosphere here easily beat the Fillmore, and the prices are way better too. There are two sections to explore, both super fun, with one being a little more intimate. The parking lot only fits around 100 cars, so we usually just Uber or Lyft, but it's close to plenty of hotels which makes it easy. We end up coming about four times a year because it's always a great time. There are plenty of different areas in the main room if you really want to be close to the stage you can walk down a ramp and really feel the beat of the speakers, but if you just want to hang around the back area and not be crowded there are some locations for the shy people.

One of the things that I love about this bar is you never know what you're going to get. You can…read moreshow up and the place be packed with a band playing or it could be just you and a few others. Bands are usually local and you might even know a member. The drinks are strong and cheap and there is a nice variety. I like going here before AND after a show at Ovens or a Checkers game. The ring game on the deck can keep (me) entertained for a hot minute and pool and darts is a nice competitive change. I also noticed this time there, that there is a photobooth next to the bar. I'll check that out the next time I'm there.

Service (Kasey) and price for spirits are great. One of the few places you can go play pool or…read moredance or listen to a great band play any night of the week.

First time back since new ownership and had a great time! Live music, friendly customers and the…read morestaff was awesome. Just stopped by for some beers but def gonna be my new watering hole, cheers!

Local bar serving beer and liquor. That bar has the comfiest padded chairs,not stools. Bartenders…read moreare quick to take orders and generous with the pours. We went on the way home from another event, so it was late, but I don't believe they serve food. Unable to get photos without getting people in the pics but full bar, taps, and multiple tvs with sports available to watch. Definitely a fun local place to hang out and have a drink. They have tons of seating inside and a patio area as well.