Entry No. 34 — the Charlotte file — filed under: art lounge

Starlight on 22nd

Created by NoDa art pioneers Ruth Ava Lyons and Paul Sires, this eclectic, retro social lounge and bar is packed with local artwork, funky decor, and a mellow, community-centric vibe.

The move: Pay the $1 annual membership fee to enter, grab a craft beer or mango cider, and settle in for a quirky Monday night karaoke or a Tuesday comedy open mic surrounded by local paintings and a glowing, artsy backyard patio.

📍 NoDa / Optimist Park
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 422 E 22nd Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · charlotteiscreative.com

last checked: 2026-07-21