https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316170851.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/63dd70a2-7c19-483e-a6d8-55a82017886c/3_th.jpg Charlotte comedian Jason Allen King says the city’s comedy scene has grown — and keeps getting stronger Veteran comedian Jason Allen King reflects on his years in stand-up, describing how Charlotte’s comedy scene has expanded with more venues, more shows and increasing camaraderie among comics across North Carolina. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316170851.html/video-embed 100 2026-06-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article316182802.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e4482061-3fe4-4258-8b66-d4156f74c0f9/3_th.jpg LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Charlotte: NoDa, Plaza Midwood and where locals say the community gathers Sidelines Sports Bar & Billiards owner Kevin Cooper talks about historically safe spaces for the LGBTQ community in Charlotte and how the city lacks a neighborhood with LGBTQ businesses close to each other as other larger cities have. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article316182802.html/video-embed 163 2026-06-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316186842.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cfe0cf73-f8be-40f0-b9ca-85fb9cb09774/1_th.jpg Will Ferrell visits NC to promote "The Hawk" Netflix series Will Ferrell visited the World Golf Hall of Fame in-character as Lonnie Hawkins, a golfer desperate to make a career comeback, to promote his upcoming Netflix series “The Hawk,” on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Pinehurst, NC. The event kicked off “The Hawk Bus Tour” which will travel the East Coast over the next few weeks. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316186842.html/video-embed 57 2026-06-21T22:26:07Z no