Community Calendar

Enjoy Yoga on the beautiful rooftop/rooftop floor of the Gantt!
It's always a great time for Yoga on the Rooftop. Join us Sundays at 12:30 pm for Yoga with SJ. Sajeedah Jones will lead you through a creative vinyasa flow – a sequence of poses linked to your breath – featuring hands-on assists and upbeat music. Bring a mat or beach towel. The class is designed for students of all levels, all shapes, all sizes, and all ages and will leave you energized, inspired, and ready to take on your week.

Enjoy the one-hour workout and mindfulness practice and then treat yourself to a self-guided tour of our galleries.

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!

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

The Lake Norman Orchestra returns to beautiful Laurel Gray Vineyards in Hamptonville, NC for a free afternoon concert at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 60-member all-volunteer full orchestra is led by music director Samuel A. Kyzer. The orchestra will present a concert of Halloween-theme music that includes "Thriller," "Ghostbusters," "Scooby Dooby Doo," "Night on Bald Mountain," "Witchy Woman," and "Black Magic Woman."

Join the Yellow Tea Rose Foundation of NC for Pearls for a Purpose, an afternoon of live jazz, dining and community impact at Rooster’s SouthPark. Proceeds support scholarships and educational programs for young women in the Charlotte area. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and opportunities to support the Foundation through event fundraising activities. Tickets are $100.

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.

Mandolin concert by U. Rajesh and party.

Date: Sunday October 25, 2026 @ 4pm

Venue : Gandhi Bhavan, Hindu Center

Get ready for an evening of thrilling music, haunting harmonies, and festive fall fun! Join us for Music for the Spirits, a seasonal concert featuring a wickedly entertaining lineup of spooky symphonic favorites.

Experience the kinetic energy of Eric Whitacre’s Ghost Train and the macabre spellwork of Randall Standridge’s The Witching Hour. Keep your eyes open—word on the street is a hitchhiking ghost or two might just materialize in the aisles to enjoy the show!

Whether you're a lover of atmospheric music or just looking for a fun community outing, this concert is sure to lift your spirits.

🎶 FREE GOSPEL CONCERT — EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of inspirational music featuring TaRanda Greene, one of Southern Gospel music’s most celebrated and award-winning vocalists!

With her extraordinary voice, powerful testimony, and heartfelt performances, TaRanda has touched audiences across the country. Now you have the opportunity to experience her incredible music LIVE in Denver, North Carolina!

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026

🕓 4:00 PM

📍 Denver, North Carolina

🎟️ Admission is FREE!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an uplifting afternoon of beautiful gospel music, encouragement, and worship.

No tickets required. Everyone is welcome!

Please help us spread the word about this very special event!

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!