Apr 20 Saturday
Canine Entertainment
This cast of performers and stunt dogs will delight audiences of all ages, with high energy excitement from beginning to end. During the Stunt Dog Experience, you will witness some of the most incredible dog stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs. The experience has amazing dog tricks, big air stunts, Frisbee dogs, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats, and is the most entertaining show of its kind!
Caritas A Cappella Ensemble’s "Echoes of Earth: A Choral Ode to Nature” is an enchanting concert that celebrates the beauty of the natural world through a diverse repertoire of choral masterpieces. From Frank Ticheli's poignant "Earth Song" to Mendelssohn’s Sechs Lieder, the choir takes listeners on a journey through serene forests, bustling with birdsong, to icy realms illuminated by the Northern Lights. With each note, the audience is transported to verdant landscapes and tranquil waters, contemplating their connection to the planet and the importance of preserving it.
Our nonprofit partner organization for “Echoes of Earth: A Choral Ode to Nature” is Trees Charlotte, a public/private nonprofit collaboration to grow and diversify Charlotte’s urban forest and promote tree stewardship and education.
Apr 21 Sunday
The Anne Springs Close Greenway preserves its 2,100 acres to provide accessible outdoor recreation opportunities to visitors and members. Come try our most popular recreational pastimes, such as kayaking, archery, horseback riding, hiking and more during our favorite weekend of the year, Earth Day Celebration!
Everyone receives free entrance to the Greenway on Earth Day Weekend to enjoy time in nature. To support our conservation efforts, nonmembers pay a $5 parking fee. If you enjoy your visit, please consider membership.
The Fertile Ground Foundation honors National Infertility Awareness Week at its 2nd Annual Queen’s Charity Lunch! This plated tea party inspired lunch will Include shopping, entertainment and discussion! Come out in your best tea party chic attire and help raise awareness and donations for women and couples battling infertility and pregnancy loss.
Apr 22 Monday
The event is free and open to all individuals and organizations committed to eradicating the stigmas surrounding HIV and AIDS. Registration is required and can be completed online prior to March 31 on the committee’s website.
Breaking Barriers offers networking, education and advocacy for addressing ongoing HIV/AIDS challenges.
Dr. Ulysses W. Burley III will be the keynote speaker at the conference. He is an expert in medicine and public health and is the project director for the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Faith Initiative. Additionally, he is the founder of UBtheCURE LLC, a consulting company that focuses on the intersection of health and human rights. Dr. Burley is committed to advocating for social justice through faith and community-based initiatives, focusing on raising awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Key church representatives scheduled to speak include:• United Methodist Global AIDS Committee’s chairperson, Bishop Julius C. Trimble, resident bishop forthe Indiana Episcopal Area and Indiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.• Bishop Karen P. Oliveto, Episcopal Leader of the Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church.
The conference will also feature a panel of experts who will discuss The United Methodist Church’s worldwide response to AIDS.
In addition to speakers, attendees will gather in breakout sessions facilitated by leaders of various HIV and AIDS initiatives. Topics to be discussed include HIV/AIDS impact on children and adolescents, geriatric care, key populations, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP), and prevention awareness and education.
This conference seeks to equip advocates to make a difference for those impacted by HIV/AIDS in their communities. Programming has been developed to help attendees feel inspired, confident and well-prepared to enhance ministry outreach initiatives.
Apr 23 Tuesday
A community market for Local farmers & artisans.
The UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble comes uptown to present a night of swinging Sinatra tunes with guest vocalist John Love. From classy to sassy, songs like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Nice N Easy,” “My Way,” and “The Lady is a Tramp” will bring cabaret flair to the Booth Playhouse.
A lifelong admirer and student of all things Sinatra, John Love has been performing Frank’s tunes since age ten in 1970. As a Sinatraphile he intends to honor, not impersonate “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” While he sings with undeniable voice and manner similarities, remember there is only one Frank! Performing with great bands and arrangements, Mr. Love has raised considerable contributions for various charities and community causes in North Carolina. Mr. Love performs frequently with The Doug Burns Big Band, a Charlotte based 20-piece band. Their most recent collaborative recording, Love Trumps Hate, is available on all streaming services. With each new generation, one thing remains the same: it’s easy to fall in love with this music!
Join the Department of Music for this benefit concert supporting student scholarships!
Purchase Tickets VIP Tickets: $100 & $75 (Tickets include Premium Seating and VIP Post-Concert Reception)- https://ecom.charlotte.edu/C21561_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2784&SINGLESTORE=trueGeneral Admission Tickets: $15- https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/uptown-sinatra-with-the-unc-charlotte-jazz-ensemble-and-special-guest-john-loveRequest your CoA+A Majors ticket. (Limited Availability)- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco7Nz6Y06epl5jw9UkRQLHgmClsmvwDXOuoGQu1ZVZ6EVUWA/viewformAll proceeds will support the Department of Music Scholarship Fund
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Apr 24 Wednesday
Sustain Charlotte, a community-based nonprofit organization advocating for smart growth solutions to Charlotte’s sustainability challenges, invites you to participate in their 12th Annual Sustain Charlotte Awards on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Revelry in Charlotte!
This memorable evening includes dinner, an awards presentation, and uplifting stories that will leave you inspired. Join likeminded nonprofit professionals, corporate leaders, and community supporters, community leaders, and elected officials as we highlight the achievements of local sustainability leaders and the issues that shape the sustainability of our region.
Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to advance local sustainability through smart growth. Together with our supporters, we have lifted up and honored more than 600 organizations and individuals who are moving our region toward sustainability. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening of celebration!
Tickets are $125, which goes to support the mission and work of Sustain Charlotte. Location: 701 Keswick Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206. For more information or to register, visit www.SustainCharlotte.org/events.
Apr 25 Thursday
The Jazz for All Educational Concert Series, featuring the Ziad Jazz Quartet, will educate and inspire appreciation for improvisational jazz music. Each month will feature a different artist’s music, and audience members will learn through performance and discussion about the artist and the history and significance of jazz as a music genre. January’s concert is a tribute to the music of Duke Ellington. Jazz For All is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming back to Symphony Park six times this spring at SouthPark After 5, a free entertainment and happy hour series happening every Thursday from April 18-May 23.
LEARN MORE: southparkclt.org/after5