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It is that time of year again for residents of apartments in Charlotte. Alive after Five is back to Thursdays at the EpiCentre.

Charlotte starts it’s weekend on Thursdays beginning in May with Alive After Five. Around here, this is considered the largest weekly happy hour and free entertainment celebration which provides a destination for friends to gather and unwind, while enjoying great live music, tasty beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere.

To top it off, the EpiCentre is close to great restaurants, bars and shopping, so you can begin your night at Alive After Five and continue on for more nightlife and entertainment.

Official after parties are held at Whisky River, Suite, Vida, Strike City and BlackFinn. Wristbands from Alive After Five will allow guests free entry into after parties.

Can't get enough live entertainment? Then check out "MetLive: Music on the Greenway" each Thursday or NC Music Factory's "Friday LIVE! at the Factory" and Piedmont Town Center's "Concerts in the Round" each Friday.

More info on live entertainment and Alive After Five at Charlottesgottalot.com

Alive After Five is how the city of Charlotte kick-starts the weekend. As the largest weekly happy hour and free entertainment celebration, Alive After Five provides a destination for friends to gather and unwind, while enjoying great live music, tasty beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. With its prominent location at Piedmont Town Center, close to other great restaurants, bars and shopping, Alive After Five is the launching pad for Charlotte’s nightlife and entertainment.

The Bands play at Piedmont Town Center from 5-10pm on Wednesday nights. Official after parties will be held at Whisky River, Suite, and BlackFinn. Wristbands from Alive After Five will allow guests free entry into after the after parties.

The Band schedule for June:
June 1- Liquid Pleasure
June 8- Bad Daddies
June 15- Black and Blue

But Alive After Five has even more benefits than live, free music. All that music and fun can really make you hungry! There are $20 Dining Deals in area restaurants such as Vida Mexican, Kitchen y Cantina, BlackFinn, Enso, StrikeCity, and Libretto's. And, each restaurant offers a special dining menu.