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Jun 29 Wednesday
WFAE 40th Anniversary Finale Party

Divine Barrel Brewing

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Wed, 29 Jun 2022
Raise a glass as we wrap up our 40th Anniversary celebration.
Activities include:
Test your knowledge in a 40th anniversary edition of our Public Radio Nerd Quiz Night.
Sample Divine Barrel's new Clear Signal beer, crafted just for this event.
Shop for WFAE 40th anniversary gear.
Thank you for listening and support WFAE for the last 40 years!
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Jun 25 Saturday
Art Walk on Union

Cabarrus Arts Council

Free

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM on Sat, 25 Jun 2022

Art Walk on Union – Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. The day features live music, food trucks, local brews & wines, plus participation from local galleries, shops and restaurants throughout downtown Concord. Sponsored by Waste Pro. Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. More details for the public and for artists interested in having a booth at https://bit.ly/artwalkonunion.

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Jun 25 Saturday
Neighborhood Spring Concert: Low Strings Trio + Flute

Amity Presbyterian Church

12:00 PM - 11:59 PM on Sat, 25 Jun 2022

Experience live music with a low strings trio + flute ensemble of CSO musicians in your neighborhood! All Neighborhood Spring Concerts are free and open to community members of all ages.
This event is sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

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Jun 25 Saturday
Jurassic Park in Concert

Ovens Auditorium

$34 and up

07:30 PM - 11:59 PM on Sat, 25 Jun 2022

"Life finds a way..." With stunning imagery, ground-breaking special effects -- and John Williams's iconic score -- Spielberg's epic tale of man vs. nature is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making.

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Jun 26 Sunday
Opera Masterpieces with Opera Carolina

Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall

08:15 PM - 11:59 PM on Sun, 26 Jun 2022

Opera Carolina Artistic Director James Meena joins your Charlotte Symphony with a group of talented singers to bring opera favorites to life! Enjoy selections everyone will know and love from operas like Carmen, La Bohème, and Turandot and music from Broadway musicals like West Side Story and Phantom of the Opera.

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Jun 28 Tuesday
On Tap @ Triple C Brewing

Triple C Brewing Co.

$20

07:30 PM - 11:59 PM on Tue, 28 Jun 2022

The On Tap series makes its triumphant return to Triple C Brewing in South End! Located in The Barrel Room across from Triple C Brewing, this evening features music from Mozart, Grieg, John Williams and more. Unwind with an evening full of great music, craft brews (cider and wine also available!), and lots of fun.

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Jun 29 Wednesday
- Music: All
- Community Events
Wednesday Night Live: CLT Musicians Live

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

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06:30 PM - 08:30 PM on Wed, 29 Jun 2022

We are celebrating Black Music Month by setting a stage for talented musicians in our city. Music is a foundational feature of Black culture. It is a source of strength, release, and joy in our community. For this month's Wednesday Night Live program, we bring you authentic live performances that are a testament of the influence of Black music.

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Jul 01 Friday
- Music: All
Live at 11- Outdoor Concert in Ballantyne

Ballantyne's Backyard

$10.00

05:30 PM - 09:30 PM on Fri, 1 Jul 2022

Kick off the Fourth of July weekend at Live at 11, an outdoor concert in Ballantyne’s Backyard!
Ballantyne's Live at 11 outdoor concert series is BACK! Enjoy outdoor concerts on the first Friday of each month this summer, beginning on July 1.
Admission is $10 per person; ages 5 and under are free.
Ticket proceeds support over 100,000 local students' access to essential school supplies via Classroom Central's efforts.
Tickets are limited and preregistration is encouraged. Walk-ups are not guaranteed admission.
FYI
Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are welcomeFood truck options available for purchaseBeer and wine available for purchaseADA/stroller access availableNo outside food or coolersOutside food and drinks are not permitted at this event — thank you for supporting our local partners!
Free parking is available at 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277.
SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. | Justin Mintun6:30 p.m. | N-SPIRE9 p.m. | Ballantyne's Backyard Closes
Invite your friends and family to this festive Friday night concert! RSVP and share the event on Facebook.

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Jul 02 Saturday
- Music: All
- Concert
The Music of the Rolling Stones

Belk Theater

07:30 PM - 11:59 PM on Sat, 2 Jul 2022

Charlotte Symphony and guest conductor Martin Herman perform Windborne's The Music Of The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards 1969 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Rolling Stones iconic albums, Beggar's Banquet and Let It Bleed.

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Jul 21 Thursday
Shelby Alive Summer Concerts

Bobby Bell Pavilion

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, every month on Thursday through Sep 15, 2022.

What’s better than live music outside on a summer evening?
The Shelby Alive annual summer concert series has been held in Uptown Shelby for more than 25 years, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and full of fun! Shelby Alive will take place on Third Thursdays this summer at the Bobby Bell Pavilion, located at 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150.
Concertgoers are encouraged to dress up to match the theme of each event! The lineup for this year’s events are as follows:
May 19: Darby Wilcox - Cowboy Glam
June 16: The Dancing Fleas - Beach Party/Luau
July 21: 80z Nation - 80s/Retro
August 18: Java Band - Disco Night
September 15: Donna the Buffalo - Music Festival
The concerts are free thanks to the generosity of these sponsors: American Restoration, City of Shelby, Steffes, BWF, Nissan of Shelby, Go Big Print, HomeTrust, and Cormetech.

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Aug 18 Thursday
Shelby Alive Summer Concerts

Bobby Bell Pavilion

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, every month on Thursday through Sep 15, 2022.

What’s better than live music outside on a summer evening?
The Shelby Alive annual summer concert series has been held in Uptown Shelby for more than 25 years, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and full of fun! Shelby Alive will take place on Third Thursdays this summer at the Bobby Bell Pavilion, located at 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150.
Concertgoers are encouraged to dress up to match the theme of each event! The lineup for this year’s events are as follows:
May 19: Darby Wilcox - Cowboy Glam
June 16: The Dancing Fleas - Beach Party/Luau
July 21: 80z Nation - 80s/Retro
August 18: Java Band - Disco Night
September 15: Donna the Buffalo - Music Festival
The concerts are free thanks to the generosity of these sponsors: American Restoration, City of Shelby, Steffes, BWF, Nissan of Shelby, Go Big Print, HomeTrust, and Cormetech.

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