Community Calendar

Join us on Wednesday, April 29th for the 10th Annual Stop Food Waste Day celebration! This afternoon community event will celebrate the people, ideas, and innovations helping to reduce food waste and build a better food system. Bringing together leaders from across food, agriculture, hospitality, business, nonprofits, and local communities, the program will highlight real solutions that keep good food in our kitchens and communities instead of landfills. The program will also feature youth storytellers and producers sharing how the next generation is helping lead the movement to reduce food waste.

Join us for live music, important conversations, delicious food, and interactive experiences throughout Innovation Barn. You won't want to miss this incredible day!

Event page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-in-charlotte-for-the-10th-annual-stop-food-waste-day-celebration-tickets-1984822191605?aff=oddtdtcreator To register, email Kenzie@FoodTank.com

25 CATS FROM QATAR at the Independent Picturehouse on Thu, April 30th at 7 PM. 
ALL EVENT PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG ACC SHELTER PETS!
Presented in partnership with The Kitten Camp and Pumpkin Pet Insurance, with a post-film Q&A and reception with the filmmaker, the founders of Sip & Purr Cat Café, Mac Tabby Cat Café, and Mission Meow.
Special guest appearance from some adorable, adoptable kitties!
25 CATS FROM QATAR is a new award-winning film from the makers of “Cat Daddies” about the little-known cat crisis in Qatar and one woman’s journey to rescue 25 cats. Synopsis: When the owner of Milwaukee's Sip & Purr Cat Cafe learns of the feral cat crisis in Doha, Qatar, she creates a brave and unsanctioned plan to fly 25 cats from Doha back to Wisconsin for adoption. This award-winning, independent film offers a heartwarming, urgent look at strangers overcoming barriers to save lives, highlighting the global struggle for animal welfare.
 "9 OUT OF 10!  The most epic cat rescue story you're ever gonna see!"  -Bleeding Cool News
"Remarkable! A must-see for cat lovers!"  -At the Movies w/Tim Sika
 “Succeeds not only as an advocacy piece, but as a compelling, fast-paced rescue adventure." - Film Threat

The Odyssey: A Comedy, Mostly” is an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. It follows the well-known story of Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy back home to Ithaca and features familiar characters such as Odysseus, Athena, Poseidon, Circe, Penelope, and the Cyclops. The play was written with casual and modern language and a comedic tone, but it involves some dramatic moments and routinely breaks the fourth wall. About 90 minutes.

Tickets are non-refundable

#DSTCLT invites the public to our 19th Annual Community Day, Where Do We Go From Here - Addressing Health Disparities in the Black Community. Fun for all ages! Enjoy guest speakers on mental health & Black maternal health, local vendors, health screenings, fitness activities, and free giveaways.

The Charlotte Margarita Festival takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing together local bars and restaurants for a margarita tasting competition where attendees help crown the Best Margarita in Charlotte. Guests receive ten 3.5-oz margarita samples, vote for their favorite, and enjoy live DJ entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, and a chance to win a trip to Mexico. Approximately 2,500 attendees are expected, and a portion of proceeds benefits children’s charities.

The Odyssey: A Comedy, Mostly” is an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. It follows the well-known story of Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy back home to Ithaca and features familiar characters such as Odysseus, Athena, Poseidon, Circe, Penelope, and the Cyclops. The play was written with casual and modern language and a comedic tone, but it involves some dramatic moments and routinely breaks the fourth wall. About 90 minutes.

Tickets are non-refundable

The Odyssey: A Comedy, Mostly” is an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. It follows the well-known story of Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy back home to Ithaca and features familiar characters such as Odysseus, Athena, Poseidon, Circe, Penelope, and the Cyclops. The play was written with casual and modern language and a comedic tone, but it involves some dramatic moments and routinely breaks the fourth wall. About 90 minutes.

Tickets are non-refundable

Don't miss this year's Tea Time in the Garden, a special multi-generational high tea held at the Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy traditional tea fare, pink lemonade and portrait opportunities. Younger children will enjoy crafts, scavenger hunts, stories and bunny petting. This is the perfect occasion to enjoy the garden, learn more about our garden creators and celebrate spring in style.

Individual Flora sponsorship ($300) includes two tickets to the event, helps support native and legacy plantings at Wing Haven and may be made in memory or in honor of someone special. Contact Development Director Susan Evans 704.331.0664 ext 108 for more information.

2026 Tea Time Sponsors
Title: Capitol Clothing
Silver: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, Chosen Apparel, Queen City Lifestyle Magazine, Woo Skincare + Cosmetics
Bronze: Grey Hall Design
Partners: Daniel Coston Photography, Suarez Bakery

This event happens rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds benefit Wing Haven’s gardens and programs.

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.

Don't miss this year's Tea Time in the Garden, a special multi-generational high tea held at the Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy traditional tea fare, pink lemonade and portrait opportunities. Younger children will enjoy crafts, scavenger hunts, stories and bunny petting. This is the perfect occasion to enjoy the garden, learn more about our garden creators and celebrate spring in style.

Individual Flora sponsorship ($300) includes two tickets to the event, helps support native and legacy plantings at Wing Haven and may be made in memory or in honor of someone special. Contact Development Director Susan Evans 704.331.0664 ext 108 for more information.

Many thanks to our 2026 Tea Time Sponsors

Title: Capitol Clothing

Silver: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, Chosen Apparel, Queen City Lifestyle Magazine, Woo Skincare + Cosmetics

Bronze: Grey Hall Design

Partners: Daniel Coston Photography, Suarez Bakery

This event happens rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds benefit Wing Haven’s gardens and programs.