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.

Brought to you by the League of Women Voters - Charlotte Mecklenburg, our "Evening with the League" guests, Charlotte Observer journalists Catherine Muccigrosso and Caitlin McGlade, will speak about data center impact in our area. This will be followed by a panel discussion/question and answer session.

Drop by Mint Museum Randolph to celebrate nature and participate in creative art activities. Families can also meet a native animal with Stevens Creek Nature Center educators, and go on a self-guided scavenger hunt through the museum. Animal encounter 6:30-7:30 PM. Weather-permitting, activities will be held both indoors and outdoors. Activities will move inside in the event of rain or harsh weather conditions.

“Doing the Dirty Work: Reflections of a Master Gardener”
Claudia Heinemann-Priest, USC Lancaster Senior Instructor & Certified Master Gardener

Join Claudia Heinemann-Priest for a candid and engaging look at the "dirty work" behind environmental stewardship. In this presentation, she shares her journey through the rigorous Master Gardener certification process—from the classroom to the soil. Discover the challenges, the literal heavy lifting, and the deep satisfaction of bridging academic research with hands-on horticulture, all while cultivating a sustainable future for our campus and community.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4tGxHsn

Experience the extremes of science this summer during an interactive science show for all ages! Watch as hot and cold collide in thrilling demonstrations featuring temperature, reactions, and surprising transformations. Fire & Ice is a COOL way to beat the HEAT! Shows presented on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, July 25 at 1 PM & 2 PM. $3 with the purchase of museum admission

Preserving History. Legacy in Motion. This family-friendly fun run welcomes everyone - runners, walkers, strollers, and kids of all ages.

🧀 Mac & Cheese Throwdown – For a Cause!

Think your mac has what it takes to melt the competition?

Join us for a delicious, cheese-filled showdown at Pilot Brewing — and help support a great cause while you’re at it!

This year’s Mac & Cheese Competition benefits Good Soles, a Charlotte-based nonprofit providing steel-toed boots and non-slip shoes for those transitioning out of homelessness and into the workforce.

🔥 Your $20 ticket includes:

✅ Unlimited mac & cheese samples

✅ A vote for your favorite

✅ A good deed — $10 from every ticket goes directly to Good Soles

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27th · 2-4PM

📍 Location: Pilot Brewing

🎟️ Tickets: $20 (21+ only)

🧀 Want to compete? DM us or email rachael@pilotbrewing.us — limited spots available!

Eat good. Do good. Vote with your fork. 💛

Secure Your Ticket While Spots Last!

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at ArtPop's Community Art Market at Burial Beer Co.! Our Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Stay tuned for this event’s featured local artists!

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at our Community Art Market at Burial Beer Co.! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

The WNC Sculpture Gallery will host an Artist Talk with Bill Stronach on Friday, June 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to hear directly from the longtime Lenoir artist about his exhibition on view from March 14 through June 27, 2026. Known for his thoughtful and technically skilled work in wood and metal, Stronach draws on decades of experience as both an artist and educator, exploring the challenges and character of natural materials through sculptural form. During the talk, Stronach will discuss his creative process, influences, and the evolution of his practice, providing insight into how craftsmanship, material honesty, and problem‑solving shape his work. The event will take place at the WNC Sculpture Gallery, located at 4612 Patterson School Drive in Lenoir, and is open to the public.

Read more at: https://www.thepaper.media/culture_community/bill-stronach-exhibits-work-in-wood-metal-at-the-western-nc-sculpture-center-gallery/article_0da021fa-8b0a-4a91-a608-4b330ef991e2.html