Love don’t cost a thing,” and neither should February! There are a variety of free events in Charlotte this month to keep you busy.

Charlotte last hosted the Historically Black Division II conference’s events in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Charlotte officials have made a bid to bring back the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament to the city for the first time since 2020.

Celebrate Black History Month, check out a show, or cheer on the home teams — here’s what’s happening around Charlotte this ...