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

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.

Wonderful night out here on Friday night! Place was a little quiet around 9:30-10 but just like I…read morewas told, it started to get busy and quick! Definitely a disco spot -- lots of people dancing and also just vibing on the chairs and couches. At one point everybody on the dance successfully completed an impromptu dance routine. Fun stuff. There's also a small courtyard patio area with chairs off to the side. Bathrooms are clean and there's an attendant there who is willing to help with anything you need (period products, wipes, mints, body spray, etc.). Variety of drinks available. A little pricey, but probably on par for the area. No water stations but bartenders were really kind and quick about giving out waters to people who asked or needed it.

This place right here!! Has amazing potential! The aesthetic inside, the detailed bathrooms, the…read morevibrant multi colored disco dance floor, the comfortable lounge area, and the drinks are all 10/10. When came here on a Sunday evening around 6pm and wasn't too much going on until about 8pm, that's when people started rolling in. My first drink was the Strawberry Spritz - If you like fruity light crisp drinks with a kick then this is right up your alley. The gin gives is a little bit but mixing the prosecco w/ the fruit eases it a bit. The second drink was the Ginger Hustle. I was hesitant considering ginger can overtake some things but thankfully it was a nice sweet balance. The third drink was the Good Vibrations which was rum based with Guava and Passionfruit syrup. If you like a strong drink with tropical fruit then this is for sure the one. All drinks were 10/10 to me! They have a small menu from "Lizzy Glizzys" and its Hot Dogs, Tater Tots, and Grilled Cheese. The Lizzy Glizzy hot dog was surprisingly good considering it was top with Hot Cheetos. The Grilled Cheese was fine, it's hard to mess that up. Overall, a its nice old school disco meets new school vibes place to chill on a weekday evening or a night out! Can't wait to see what they have in store!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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i'm new to the Charlotte area and I googled upscale lounges to visit my first experience here I…read morequickly realize it is not a upscale establishment from sitting at the bar and watching someone bust down a cigar fill it with weed and smoke a blunt in the club, which I have nothing against anybody, who smoke however I don't expect this at a upscale establishment had I known this I would've wore something like jeans and a T-shirt however I dress up because I thought it was an upscale establishment. I am very popular back in my hometown maybe not for all good reasons. I come off as a whistleblower but one thing you will never call me as a liar and this last time I went to this establishment the DJ tried to throw shots at me as I'm walking through, which didn't really bother me as much because I don't even know who he is which I feel like it's kind of lame and childish and he's probably broke so I get it if I intimidated him in anyway I don't apologize about that however it's more than just about money cause that just says a lot about his character not mine so if you are a out of town and you're looking for a nice dining lounge experience, this is not the place to go. This is more for local if I had to guess I would say drug users so if you're not into that lifestyle, I don't recommend it. and although the food was good, I will never return back because of the disrespect from the DJ, which was unnecessary and very childish to say the least. hope this helps someone looking for a nice established lounge to visit. This is not it.

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.

I really enjoyed stopping here for a drink at the end of the night. The bartenders were attentive…read moreand fast. There was a cover for the band playing but they were amazing and definitely worth it!

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.