Community Calendar

Our favorite annual tradition returns to The Galleries October 30 to February 20, 2027. Clay brings together the work of contemporary potters from across the USA, featuring everything from everyday mugs and plates to stunning vases and sculptures. And yes, it’s all for sale!

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect holiday gift, adding to your collection, or just exploring the rich roots of North Carolina pottery, you’ll find it here.

Opening Reception: October 31 from 1:00-3:00 pm

The 59th Annual Southern Christmas Show returns to The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 22, celebrating nearly six decades of holiday traditions with this year's Sounds of Christmas theme. Explore an unparalleled holiday shopping experience spanning the equivalent of 11 football fields, featuring 400-plus specialty merchants, with more than one-third of the show dedicated to one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures. Browse festive décor, gourmet foods and unique gifts, then explore beautifully decorated designer rooms, wander through Christmas Tree Lane, step back in time in Olde Towne, visit Santa, enjoy live entertainment on the LeafFilter Entertainment Stage and sample wines from North Carolina wineries in the popular wine pavilion.

Admission & Hours:
Adult Weekday: $20 online in advance ($22 during show)
Adult Weekend: $23 online in advance ($25 during show)
Child (6-12): $12
Children 5 & under: FREE

Sunday-Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Purchase tickets now at www.southernchristmasshow.com. Online tickets are sponsored by Craft Body Scan.

Special Events: Opening Day on Veterans Day includes a partnership with Veterans Bridge Home honoring veterans and military families. Early Bird VIP shopping morning returns Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8-10 a.m. Girls Night Out returns Friday, Nov. 20, with holiday shopping, giveaways and festive fun.

Parking: On-site parking is $12. Valet parking is available for $25.

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!

Part local guide, part community gathering, and part dinner with a story.

Seize the City returns on November 12 as we discuss immigration and belonging. Join us for an immersive experience, where we’ll gather around the table for a great meal and meaningful conversations. Explore how different cultures, traditions, and lived experiences contribute to the city. Hear different perspectives on what it means to call Charlotte home.

How has immigration shaped the Charlotte we know today?

This infusion of new cultures, traditions, and stories is visible everywhere—from diverse restaurants, neighborhoods and festivals to public art and music. Learn how immigration has helped make the Queen City more multicultural, infusing the city with diverse cultures, traditions, and stories.

Who is the real monster?
This October, Theatre Charlotte brings a haunting new perspective to Mary Shelley’s classic with Nick Dear’s acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein. Follow the abandoned Creature as he confronts his creator and searches for belonging in a story of creation, revenge, and what it means to be human.

Liberation
Written by Bess Wolh

Directed by Donna Bradby
https://www.threebonetheatre.com/2627events/liberation

Starring
Rachel Dawson* is Lizzie
Jenny Hubbard* is Margie
Lauren Pavlacka* is Susan
Emma Kitchin* is Dora
Valerie Thames is Celeste
Callie Richards is Isadora
Sabrina Robinson* is Joanne
Nathan Morris is Bill
*denotes Three Bone Theatre debut

November 6-22, 2026
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.​

Performances will be held at
Arts Factory
1545 W. Trade St

About the Show
It’s 1970. Somewhere in Ohio, six women meet on a basketball court to form a consciousness-raising women's liberation group, determined to shake up their lives and change the world. Fifty years later, one of their daughters tries to understand where things fell apart.
A provocative, wildly theatrical play that poses vital questions about friendship, legacy and the true meaning of liberation, investigating what we inherit, what we forget, and what we’re still fighting to understand.
“A superb enthralling emotional knockout... an extraordinary must-see… Mothers, take your friends and daughters." - THE WASHINGTON POST

“An unadulterated pleasure. Powerfully moving and funny. When these women talk, we want to hear every word... Looks at community and individuality, determination and self-determination, in an elegiac and impassioned manner.” - THE NEW YORK TIMES

“The year’s best play… an awesome night in the theater… the audience is immediately hooked… Wohl is so skillful in telling this free-floating story… [she] fills Liberation with all sorts of wonderful side trips… but through it all, the female characters are never presented as a bunch of victims.” - THE WRAP

Our favorite annual tradition returns to The Galleries October 30 to February 20, 2027. Clay brings together the work of contemporary potters from across the USA, featuring everything from everyday mugs and plates to stunning vases and sculptures. And yes, it’s all for sale!

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect holiday gift, adding to your collection, or just exploring the rich roots of North Carolina pottery, you’ll find it here.

Opening Reception: October 31 from 1:00-3:00 pm

The 59th Annual Southern Christmas Show returns to The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 22, celebrating nearly six decades of holiday traditions with this year's Sounds of Christmas theme. Explore an unparalleled holiday shopping experience spanning the equivalent of 11 football fields, featuring 400-plus specialty merchants, with more than one-third of the show dedicated to one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures. Browse festive décor, gourmet foods and unique gifts, then explore beautifully decorated designer rooms, wander through Christmas Tree Lane, step back in time in Olde Towne, visit Santa, enjoy live entertainment on the LeafFilter Entertainment Stage and sample wines from North Carolina wineries in the popular wine pavilion.

Admission & Hours:
Adult Weekday: $20 online in advance ($22 during show)
Adult Weekend: $23 online in advance ($25 during show)
Child (6-12): $12
Children 5 & under: FREE

Sunday-Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Purchase tickets now at www.southernchristmasshow.com. Online tickets are sponsored by Craft Body Scan.

Special Events: Opening Day on Veterans Day includes a partnership with Veterans Bridge Home honoring veterans and military families. Early Bird VIP shopping morning returns Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8-10 a.m. Girls Night Out returns Friday, Nov. 20, with holiday shopping, giveaways and festive fun.

Parking: On-site parking is $12. Valet parking is available for $25.

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!

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie | Experiment In Truth
November 13th & 14th

Other Times For This Event:
November 13th @ 8:15 pm
November 14th @ 7:00 pm
November 145h @ 9:15 pm

Celebrated vocalist René Marie returns to the JAZZ ROOM with her boundary-pushing ensemble, Experiment In Truth. Renowned for her rich, expressive voice and fearless approach to repertoire, Marie weaves together jazz, blues, soul, and original works with compelling storytelling and thought-provoking perspective, creating a powerful connection with her audience. Expect an evening of striking interpretations, emotional depth, and artistry that leaves a lasting impression.

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.

Thank you to our JAZZ ROOM contributors: The City of Charlotte, O’s Place Jazz, North Carolina Arts Council and Akers Foundation.