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Explore Monroe Monthly Event Guide
Month of January 2025

Hi Explorers!
Week 5: Your Monthly Guide to Exploring Monroe: January Edition
Welcome to the very first FREE monthly newsletter for Explore Monroe! This edition is packed with all the major events happening in Monroe, NC, from now through the end of January. Whether you're planning a family outing, a girls' night out, or a romantic date night, there’s something here for everyone. 🎉
A quick tip: Some small businesses may still have holiday hours, so be sure to check their social media pages, websites, or give them a call before heading out!
Remember, many small businesses may have holiday hours, so check their social media, websites, or give them a call before heading out to ensure your plans go smoothly.
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This Weeks Fun and Festivities
*Events/Happenings below are listed out as: Business Name, Event Name, Event Start Time. The event name in blue is clickable and will open up with more details.
**Use the Business Name to search their address on google or head to their social media page (on facebook/instagram, type in business name provided) to view more information on the event and any updates! Event names are linked to the facebook event page with all details.
January:
Almost every bar and some restaurants have live music, food trucks, and great drink specials Friday-Sunday in Downtown Monroe, NC. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the lineup each week delivered directly to your inbox!
Treehouse Vineyards: Latin Night
Saturday, January 11th, 7-10 PM
Dowd Center Theatre: Stephen Freeman as Elvis
Saturday, January 11th, 8 PM
Dowd Center Theatre: Mini KISS: A KISS Tribute
Saturday, January 11th, 8 PM
Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Shepherd's Pie Cookoff
Sunday, January 12th, 2 PM
So Much More To The Story: Book Club
Thursday, January 16th, 5:30 PM
Monroe Science Center: Community Day - Free Entry
Saturday, January 18th, 9 AM-5 PM
So Much More To The Story: Story Time
Thursday, January 18th (Time TBD - Check socials)
Union County Library (Monroe): Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party
Monday, January 20th, 10 PM-12 AM
Southern Range Brewery: 5th Annual Chili Cookoff
Saturday, January 25th, 5 PM
Treehouse Vineyards: Latin Night
Saturday, January 25th, 7-10 PM
Dowd Center Theatre: An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley
Saturday, January 25th, 8 PM
Recurring Weekly Events:
Tuesdays
Certum Solutions: Bookkeeping Drop-In Help Sessions (10 AM-2 PM)
Courthouse Self Pour: Trivia Tuesday (7:30-9:30 PM)
Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Music Bingo (7-9 PM)
Wednesdays
Courthouse Self Pour: Music Bingo (7:30-9:30 PM)
Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Trivia Night (1st + 3rd Wed, 7 PM)
Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Open Mic (2nd + 4th Wed, 7 PM)
Home Brew Taproom + Tunes: Karaoke Night (8:30 PM)
Thursdays
Americana Beer Co: Trivia Night (7 PM)
Sundays
Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Football Sunday (12 PM)
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Did You Know?
Did you know? The Bottle Factory in Downtown Monroe was originally a Coca-Cola bottling facility! Now, it’s a gorgeous event venue that celebrates both history and modern elegance.
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