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NoDa turned from an abandoned mill village into Charlotte's most walkable arts district, and the honest way to see it is on foot, off the Blue Line, with no fixed plan.
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10 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week
- Live music in NoDaThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in South EndMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in Plaza MidwoodAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in NoDaSunday, family-friendly
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