Community Calendar

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DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

Join Little Rock CDC and CineOdyssey for a special film screening as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers!

We are excited to present "American Pachuco: The Story Of Luis Valdez"—a powerful documentary celebrating the life and impact of a pioneer in Chicano theater and civil rights.

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time: Starts at 1:00 PM

Location: Little Rock Cultural Center

Address: 401 N. Myers St, Charlotte, NC 28202

✨ Event Highlights

Pre-Screening Meet & Greet: Kick off the afternoon with a local artist showcase, light refreshments, and a chance to connect before the film.

Official Selection: Proudly presented as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers.

Post-Screening Q&A: Stay after the film for an insightful Q&A session with the producer/editor of the film, Daniel Chávez!

🎞️ About the Film

"American Pachuco: The Story Of Luis Valdez" explores the incredible life of Luis Valdez, a trailblazer of Chicano theater who helped bring Mexican-American culture into the mainstream with witty, politically charged art. Known for groundbreaking works such as Zoot Suit and the blockbuster hit film La Bamba, Valdez’s story comes to life through archival footage showcasing his energetic presence in the theater and on the frontlines of civil rights protests.

🎟️ Don't miss this afternoon of art, culture, and cinema!

Join us for Tricks & Treats—a fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween festival for all ages featuring spooktacular games, breathtaking circus and dance performances, mini-workshops, a costume contest, and more!
Admissions include circus and dance performances at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.
All-access pass is just $30, or purchase single admission for $10 ($15 at the door) and add tickets for food, games, or contests. Funds support nonprofit arts programming for all through Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center and Caroline Calouche & Co.
Location: Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center, 4315-E Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270

Contemporary a cappella transforms the human voice into an entire band. Rich harmonies, driving bass lines, soaring melodies, and dynamic vocal percussion come together to create a sound that’s energetic, intimate, and unlike anything else.

Join Uptown Sound, Queen City Performing Arts’ newest contemporary a cappella ensemble, for Pick Your Poison — a high-energy cabaret exploring temptation, resilience, heartbreak, and triumph. Featuring favorites like Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy, MUNA’s Stay Away, and Florence + the Machine’s Dog Days Are Over, Pick Your Poison showcases the versatility, power, and sheer fun of contemporary vocal music.

Whether you’re a lifelong a cappella fan or simply love great pop music, come experience lush harmonies, infectious rhythms, and the remarkable artistry of the human voice — up close and personal at RSVP South End.

Performances

Saturday, October 24, 2026
3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Sunday, October 25, 2026
1:00 PM

Make a Sunday afternoon of it! For the Sunday performance, a limited number of premium cabaret tables will include an assortment of breakfast and brunch pastries to enjoy during the show.

RSVP South End
217 Fairwood Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

Join us for a fun, spooky outdoor experience, behind the Matthews Community Center. Since 2018, our Haunted Trail fundraiser has become a beloved community tradition, offering a fun way to support the arts. All proceeds from our ticket sales go directly to Matthews Playhouse, helping us make theatre accessible to everyone. A FREE Halloween Fun Zone includes face painting, party DJ, carnival games, dance contests, trunk or treat, giant outdoor games, Boo Bazaar and much more! A kid-friendly version of the Haunted Trail will take place during the "Not-So-Spooky" hours each evening from 5:30-7:00 pm. The trail will then transform into its signature "Full-Fright" Experience from 7:30-9:30 pm. Food trucks will also be on site. Skip the line with Phantom Fast Passes available, while they last!

Raise a glass to help support our local cancer community. Join 24 Foundation for an exceptional evening of curated bourbons, whiskeys, wines and chef-prepared small bites. This unforgettable night of fine sips and flavorful bites directly benefits local cancer navigation and survivorship programs. Guests must be 21 or older.

Contemporary a cappella transforms the human voice into an entire band. Rich harmonies, driving bass lines, soaring melodies, and dynamic vocal percussion come together to create a sound that’s energetic, intimate, and unlike anything else.

Join Uptown Sound, Queen City Performing Arts’ newest contemporary a cappella ensemble, for Pick Your Poison — a high-energy cabaret exploring temptation, resilience, heartbreak, and triumph. Featuring favorites like Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy, MUNA’s Stay Away, and Florence + the Machine’s Dog Days Are Over, Pick Your Poison showcases the versatility, power, and sheer fun of contemporary vocal music.

Whether you’re a lifelong a cappella fan or simply love great pop music, come experience lush harmonies, infectious rhythms, and the remarkable artistry of the human voice — up close and personal at RSVP South End.

Performances

Saturday, October 24, 2026
3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Sunday, October 25, 2026
1:00 PM

Make a Sunday afternoon of it! For the Sunday performance, a limited number of premium cabaret tables will include an assortment of breakfast and brunch pastries to enjoy during the show.

RSVP South End
217 Fairwood Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

Music Director Kwamé Ryan leads a program that explores humanity's enduring struggle against fate and the resilience to prevail.

Carlos Simon's work reflects on the unpredictability of life, drawing from a journal entry in which Beethoven confronts his own struggles and ultimately surrenders to forces beyond his control.

Mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis brings depth and nuance to Mahler's Kindertotenlieder, a deeply personal song cycle that transforms reflections on mortality into music of profound tenderness and introspection.

Schubert's life-affirming "Great" Symphony closes the program with heroic grandeur, sweeping scale, and unstoppable momentum — from its noble opening horn call to a triumphant final blaze of exultation.

Maytag Virgin is a charming Southern romantic comedy about two widowed neighbors who couldn't be more different. Jack Key is calm and practical. Lizzy Nash is spirited, anxious, and determined to keep life exactly as it is. But in true CAST style, audiences become part of their neighborhood, seated in the backyards where awkward encounters, reluctant friendship, and unexpected romance quietly take root.

Filled with humor, heart, and surprising twists, Maytag Virgin reminds us that healing often begins with a simple conversation between neighbors.