Looking for something to do this month in the Queen City? There are plenty of options to add to your calendar. Comedian Martin Lawrence is making a return to stand up. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is hosting several fun events, and Crowntown Cannabis is providing an opportunity to test your creative skills.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH

• Trivia Gets Lit!, 6-8 pm @ The Market at 7th Street; 224 E. 7th Street; Charlotte, NC 28202 — Charlotte Lit hosts a night of literary trivia (think: books, movie adaptions, authors and poets). There will be prizes. Food and drink available from vendors. First two hours of parking validated at the 7th Street Station Parking Garage. There is an event at Spectrum Center this night, so tell the parking attendant that you are going to the Market at 7th. (Wednesday night $4 select draft pours @ Resident Culture). TheMarketAt7thStreet.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

• Carmen Presented by Opera Carolina, 7 pm @ Belk Theater; 130 N. Tryon St; Charlotte, NC 28202 — Inspired by real, scandalous tales collected by the author of the original 1845 novella while traveling in Spain, Bizet’s Carmen is a dramatic tale of love, jealousy and tragedy between the hopeless solider and the dancer Carmen. The fearless, defiant, and fiery heroine is a young gypsy who loves passionately. She is loved by two men and becomes the target of her ex’s jealousy. She remains strong to the end. Multiple show dates through February 9th. OperaCarolina.org 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH

• Mystic Moon Paint Party, 7 pm @ Crowntown Cannabis Central; 2419 Central Ave.; Charlotte, NC 28205 — Spend an evening of creativity, relaxation, and painting a mystic moon featuring mushrooms and a cute snail. All supplies provided. Leave with a finished 14×14 painting. A great idea for a girl’s night out. AddMi.com 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

• Bring Your Own Book Club, 6-7:30 pm @ The Market at 7th Street; 224 E. 7th Street; Charlotte, NC 28202 —  Held the second Monday of the month, this unique book club hosted by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, doesn’t have any required reading. Participants are encouraged to bring a book or find a new read from the library’s mobile selection or the Market’s Little Free Library. Discussions are held on new books, shared current favorites, and carving out time to read what you have chosen. TheMarketAt7thStreet.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

• BestIe-tine’s Candle Making, 6-8 pm @ The Market at 7th Street; 224 E. 7th Street; Charlotte, NC 28202 — Celebrate friendship and make a custom-scented candle. All materials and guidance will be provided from Flows Grand Candles with a special Bestie-tine Cocktail crafted by Resident Culture. Tickets are $35. TheMarketAt7thStreet.com

• Sip & Paint Galentine’s Edition, 6 pm @ The Market at 7th Street; 224 E. 7th Street; Charlotte, NC 28202 — Enjoy a guided evening of creativity and mimosas. Drink, paint, and toast to friendship, love, and all things fabulous. Beverages include wine, mimosas, and non-alcoholic drinks. Must be 21 or older. Tickets are $33. TheMarketAt7thStreet.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH

• Sacred Sound & Cacao, 6:30 pm @ Okra; 1912 Commonwealth Ave; Charlotte, NC 28205 — A 90-minute experience with cacao, rose, sound healing and a guided meditation. Cost is $55. OkraCharlotte.com
  
• Martin Lawrence, 8 pm @ Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC — Get ready for a House Party! Martin Lawrence’s “Y’all Know What It Is Tour” is stopping in the Queen City. Additional comedians on the tour include Simone, Chico Bean, DC Youngfly, Deon Cole, Desi Banks, and others. SpectrumCenterCharlotte.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

• Game. Night – Tabletop Mysteries @ The Market at 7th Street; 224 E. 7th Street; Charlotte, NC 28202 — Join the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library for Game Night. Bring your detective hat and try to figure out an unsolved mystery — a fictional cold case analyzing suspects, locking for clues and working out motives. TheMarketAt7thStreet.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

• Alvin Ailey Live in Charlotte, 7 pm @ Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.; Charlotte, NC 28205 — See the dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dazzle with their technical brilliance and passionate energy. They will electrify the Blumenthal stage with contemporary works and classic favorites from the repertory. Multiple show times through February 22nd. BlumenthalArts.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND

• African American Heritage Festival 2025, 11 am – 5 pm @ Charlotte Museum of History; 3500 Shamrock Dr; Charlotte, NC 28215 —  Get free museum admission in celebration of Black history and culture. This year’s event is titled “Black Country” and will emphasize the black experience in rural Mecklenburg County over time. Through performances, guest speakers, panels, and community-focused events, attendees can experience the richness of African-American heritage and culture in the Charlotte region. Charlottemuseum.org