Jun 27 Thursday
A musical and narrative journey along a timeline that begins with the arrival of the first Black West African enslaved people into present-day Georgia. Trouble So Hard will explore some of the many stories that comprise our American history and bring us to the here and now. The show will be performed by former Charlotte Folk Society leader Harry Taylor on the banjo, with vocals by singer/songwriter, Saundra Porter Thomas, and singer/songwriter, and poet Kel Williams.
Jun 28 Friday
If you have a passion for helping individuals and families be successful and feel supported, explore a career in public service! Learn about the available positions within Mecklenburg County Government.
This summer you can meet T. Rex’s bigger, badder cousin, Giganotosaurus, along with 15 other incredible dinosaurs, but only at Discovery Place Science. Ultimate Dinosaurs: A New Breed of Beast will introduce you to dinosaurs that evolved in isolation in South America, Africa and Madagascar--breeds that are unfamiliar with most North Americans...until now!The exhibition opens June 21 and is only in Charlotte for a limited time. Get your tickets before they become extinct!
“Identifying South Island John Doe, and the Archaeology of a Gullah Geechee Fishing Village: An Osteobiography”Jodi A. Barnes, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
In 2017, the storm surge and high tides from Hurricane Irma uncovered a human skeleton near a Gullah Geechee Fishing Village site in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Dr. Barnes will provide an overview of the efforts to identify South Island John Doe and excavate the late 19th to early 20th century village where he was found. Her research prioritizes community involvement and incorporates archival documents and material culture with skeletal analysis, genetic genealogy, and stable isotope analysis to create an osteobiography, or life history, of South Island John Doe. The project brings fishing into research on the archaeology of the African diaspora, while working to tell South Island John Doe’s story and hopefully say his name.
Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/3wnrbhs
Jun 29 Saturday
The Run The South Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is back and and better than ever with the best swag bag in the city, post-race sandwiches and adult drinks, high-energy music, and a race course that is FAST AND FLAT through shaded greenways! The beneficiary is BikeWalk NC who advocates for bicycles and pedestrians.
Did you know June is Family History Month and Immigrant Heritage Month? Join the talented teaching artists of Criss Cross Mangosauce as we explore our unique family histories and celebrate cultures coming together through Latin American song, dance, and storytelling!
This program is welcome to both Spanish- and English-speakers of all levels, and is best suited for young learners (ages 2-10) and families.
This Spanish/English bilingual program series will have visitors on their feet as we explore Latin American culture and traditions, and of course have fun while doing it!
The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is excited to announce, Celebration of The Arts Scholarship Gala; in recognition of 50 years of the arts! Event proceeds benefit chapter scholarships. Here is why the public should attend:• Enjoy the sultry sounds of the Terence Young Jazz Experience• DJ 360 spinning a non-stop flow of music• VIP tickets available• Proceeds benefit chapter scholarships!
Save the date! June 29, 2024, 6pm! Look what awaits you! Delicious food, a superb open bar, once-in-a-lifetime auction items, together with performances by our ensembles and a very special guest artist. After an absence of three years caused by that pesky pandemic, our annual fundraising gala returns with all the pomp and circumstance, glamor and glitz we can muster. Join us for this spectacular event where we raise the funds necessary to move forward our mission: to help create a society that values and respects its LGBTQ+ members.
Jun 30 Sunday