Community Calendar

Join Brooklyn-based, award-winning composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody for an evening of music, wine, and creative conversation exploring The Trout Who Found the River: A Musical Field Journal—a new musical play where music, ecology, and storytelling meet.

Presented by 7th Street Concerts in collaboration with Charlotte SHOUT! and the Charlotte Ideas Festival, the evening begins with a wine and cheese reception, followed by an intimate performance and a curated conversation with Woody and the creative team.

Woody’s music blends the expressive traditions of 17th- and 18th-century vocal music with contemporary and socially conscious themes. His compositions have been commissioned by ensembles including Chanticleer, Apollo’s Fire, and the Handel and Haydn Society, and critics have praised his performances as “richly and compellingly embodied.”

During the conversation, Woody and the artistic team will share insights into the creative process behind The Trout Who Found the River. Inspired by folk traditions and the practice of observing nature, the work unfolds like a musical field guide—tracing a journey through rivers, wildlife habitats, and the interconnected worlds of water, animals, and people.

While the weekend matinee performances are designed especially for families and young audiences, this Tuesday evening gathering offers a calmer setting to hear the music, meet the artists, and engage in a creative conversation about composition, storytelling, and the role of art in connecting us to the natural world.

The event takes place inside the Wells Fargo Atrium at 329 S Tryon Street, just off the outdoor courtyard in the heart of Charlotte SHOUT!.

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Mecklenburg County Public Health will be hosting the Live Well Meck tour in Charlotte and each Mecklenburg County town to gather community members and partners to share local health data and get feedback on future health needs and priorities. Each event will review progress on the Community Health Assessment and help inform the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan.

The tour will begin in February and run through the spring, culminating in the release of the 2026 Community Health Assessment. The events are free and open to the public.

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.

“The Wartime Experiences of Rev. William Martin”
Robert Ryals, Public Historian and Reenactor

The American Revolution includes anecdotal accounts of civilians persecuted for voicing criticism of British military actions. Rev. William Martin was one voice of dissent who suffered the consequences and paid the price for his convictions. This informative and engaging program brings Martin’s experiences to life, demonstrating the value of anecdotal history, and how anecdotal accounts can be applied for understanding the war’s effect on civilians. This program was made possible through a grant awarded by the South Carolina Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) to the Lancaster County 250 Committee.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/49hUqD1

Purchase your advance tickets for the annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.

The tour features five private area gardens as well as open visitation both days at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden, and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. Be inspired!

Join us the evening before for our preview event, Garden Tour Sip & See (separate ticketed event). Price includes a ticket to the tour.

We’re excited to once again partner with Bitty & Beau’s Coffee on Saturday morning from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. They will have bagels, muffins, cookies, hot coffee, cold brew, and vanilla/caramel iced lattes available for purchase in the Main Garden of Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary.

2026 Gardeners’ Garden Tour sponsors

Title Sponsor Blackhawk Garden Center

Silver Sponsors: CoxSchepp Construction Group, LLC, Ellen Kelly - Helen Adams Realty, Fountain Landscaping, Home Design & Decor Magazine, Kfiles Design, The Lucy Butler Group at Cottingham Chalk, Myron Greer Design, Super Sod - Soil3, and Volkswagen of South Charlotte

Bronze Sponsors: Bartlett Tree Experts, Catherine Houghland | Brandon Lawn Real Estate, Carolina Pest Management, Jeff Allen Landscape Architecture, Joyner-Benfield Distinctive Land and Waterscapes, Loftin & Company Printers, Lowry Insurance, Pondscapes of Charlotte, Queen City Mahjong, and The Perfect Rose

Event Partners: Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Daniel Coston Photography, OMNiA Print & Mail, Pasta & Provisions, Pepsi Bottling Ventures and Visual Edge IT

Sip & See Title Sponsor Garrett P. Nelson Studio

Purchase your advance tickets for the annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.

The tour features five private area gardens as well as open visitation both days at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden, and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. Be inspired!

Join us the evening before for our preview event, Garden Tour Sip & See (separate ticketed event). Price includes a ticket to the tour.

We’re excited to once again partner with Bitty & Beau’s Coffee on Saturday morning from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. They will have bagels, muffins, cookies, hot coffee, cold brew, and vanilla/caramel iced lattes available for purchase in the Main Garden of Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary.

2026 Gardeners’ Garden Tour sponsors

Title Sponsor Blackhawk Garden Center

Silver Sponsors: CoxSchepp Construction Group, LLC, Ellen Kelly - Helen Adams Realty, Fountain Landscaping, Home Design & Decor Magazine, Kfiles Design, The Lucy Butler Group at Cottingham Chalk, Myron Greer Design, Super Sod - Soil3, and Volkswagen of South Charlotte

Bronze Sponsors: Bartlett Tree Experts, Catherine Houghland | Brandon Lawn Real Estate, Carolina Pest Management, Jeff Allen Landscape Architecture, Joyner-Benfield Distinctive Land and Waterscapes, Loftin & Company Printers, Lowry Insurance, Pondscapes of Charlotte, Queen City Mahjong, and The Perfect Rose

Event Partners: Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Daniel Coston Photography, OMNiA Print & Mail, Pasta & Provisions, Pepsi Bottling Ventures and Visual Edge IT

Sip & See Title Sponsor Garrett P. Nelson Studio

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.

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.

Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant team will be hosting an annual 5K run/walk to support our heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients. This special event not only brings the community together, but also helps raise crucial funds for heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients who face financial barriers to their treatments. Your participation will contribute directly to our patient needs fund to purchase essential medications, medical equipment, and even the costs of daily necessities—such as electricity that powers their heart pumps.

Every dollar raised goes directly to providing financial assistance to patients in need, ensuring they can continue their journey toward better health and quality of life. We’ll also celebrate and honor heart transplant and VAD recipients at the event, many of whom will be walking or running alongside you.

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.