Like many college students, Valentine’s Day can be dull if you are single and broke. This year, Charlotte is not letting anyone down.
Many affordable and fun options exist for spending Valentine’s Day with your best friends or all alone. With options ranging from $14 to $39, everything is affordable, and these options can be the perfect night out.
Trolley Barn Fermentory and Food Hall Singles Event
Located in Charlotte’s South End, Trolley Barn is hosting an event for singles in Charlotte.
Trolley Barn offers two specialty cocktails for $10 titled “Dancing on My Own” and “Left on Read.”
In addition, they offer a small pretzel with a glass of wine for only $14, and all of their glasses are $10 or above. The featured special is called “Lovers Era.” It consists of the Wood-Grilled Steak Tagliata, a glass of wine or a pint of beer, and a Skillet Molten Chocolate cake for just $35.
These options are the perfect way to celebrate alone or with friends.
Candle Making at The Market on 7th Street
Make your horse smell great on Valentine’s Day with this candle-making event from The Market on 7th Street.
The market is hosting candle-making from 6-8 p.m. with a small ticket price of just $36. This is a bang for your buck deal, especially considering your average candle runs for $25 nowadays.
This Valentine’s Day event allows people to make a candle specific to their liking. All materials are included in the ticket price. However, there is limited seating. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
VixenReady Art Factories Sip and Paint
If tuning into your artsy side is your thing, this sip and paint will be the perfect vibe for you this Valentine’s Day. VixenReady Art Factory is hosting two sip-and-paint sessions on Valentine’s Day; the first is at 5 p.m., and the second is at 7:30 p.m.
The event’s ticket is $39, with all materials included and the luxury of your canvas already sketched out for you. This event does not provide wine, but outside food and drinks are allowed.
All adults over 21 can bring any alcohol with proof of identification.
Cloudcheck CLT Comedy Show
If you need to laugh and forget about that ex of yours. Cloudcheck CLT has the perfect option.
Cloudcheck CLT is hosting a comedy show from 10 p.m. until midnight featuring three comedians who will make you laugh all night. Their ticket price is only $20.
However, there are no assigned seats and no refunds. Seating is limited, so arrive early to have a good view of the stage.