Alive After Five is how Charlotte kick-starts the weekend every Thursday in style! As the largest weekly happy hour and free entertainment celebration, Alive After Five provides a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind, and network while enjoying great live music, tasty beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. With Epicentre’s prominent uptown location, whether you are walking, using many of the parking options or hoping the city light rail you can access Charlotte’s #1 weekly event.