Community Calendar

"A Tragedy of the Commons" is an exhibition made up of large-scale text and image linocut, inkjet, and silkscreen prints created by artist Sean Caulfield in collaboration with Susan Colberg (typography) and Steven Hoffman (text). Accompanying these linocuts are a selection of sculptures with printed elements, made from reused/found wood, which speak to the forms and themes within the prints.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the skies and cosmos in the interactive aerospace exhibition Above and Beyond!

Above and Beyond celebrates the incredible innovations that have shaped flight – from the earliest dreams of the Wright brothers to today’s space exploration and tomorrow’s cutting-edge aviation technologies.

Explore the frontiers of air and space travel through immersive simulations, hands-on design challenges and dynamic storytelling that brings the history and future of aerospace to life. The journey begins in a wraparound immersive theater, then expands into five themed galleries featuring dozens of interactive stations.

These monthly mini pop-up art sales offer original works by Native American artists, perfect for gifts or your personal art collection!

The March market features canned goods and beadwork by Shannon George (Catawba Nation) and jewelry by Dakota Little Hawk Simerly (PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC).

Admission is free and open to the public!

Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the women whose presence alone shifts rooms, moves minds, and ignites change. The Power of Presence invites you into a space where confidence, authenticity, and purpose take center stage—where leadership is felt before it is spoken. In a time when Black women are navigating unprecedented challenges and visibility gaps, this session honors the power of how we show up, stand firm, and lead with intention. Come be reminded that your presence is not optional—it is influential, necessary, and transformative.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It's a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

Celebrate youth creativity at Charlotte Center for the Arts' inaugural Youth Arts Festival on Friday, March 21st from 1:00-5:00 PM at Stumptown Park in Matthews! This free, family-friendly event features live performances by talented young artists, interactive art-making activities, gallery exhibitions of student artwork and more! Enjoy diverse performances including music, dance, and theater, plus hands-on art stations for all ages led by professional teaching artists. The festival includes food trucks and spaces for both scheduled performances and spontaneous creative expression. Perfect for families, arts educators, and anyone who values youth development through the arts.
Youth Arts Festival Presented by Charlotte Center for the Arts is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

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

Free Entry | Donations Welcome
Parking Validated at Check-In

Featured Local Artists:
Brett Beasley
Alex Cason
Ladianne Henderson
Marianne Huebner
Kenrick Jobe
Rocio Llusca
Monty Montague
Melvin Nix
Beth Cox Stephens
Tina G. Vincent

The Lake Norman Orchestra proudly presents a free-admission concert featuring music from films and media about space travel including “The Empire Strikes Back Medley,” “Star Trek Through the Years,” “Theme from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Starman,” “Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey (Also Sprach Zarathustra),” “Mars and Jupiter from The Planets,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “The Rosin-Eating Zombies from Outer Space.” This event includes a performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue" with featured piano soloist, Jon Stafford.

Renée Murphy is the 2025-2027 American Harp Society Concert Artist. She has a beautiful program of harp music to share with us! The concert is free, with donations gladly accepted. The AHS is proud to support Renée's concert in Charlotte.