Community Calendar

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!

STEER your way to The Schiele’s Farm for an UDDERly delightful after-hours event with Keepsake Brewery. Taste locally brewed beer (chocolate milk for the kids) while you enjoy live music and animal interactions. All ages welcome! Full pours and food truck fare will be available for purchase. $10 online in advance $13 day of event

Enter a world where movement creates an experience like no other, where the pointe shoe itself becomes percussion and where every step resonates with rhythm and meaning. This exciting program features the return of Mthuthuzeli November’s From Africa With Love, alongside Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo’s Dos y Dos y Dos, the first work he created for Charlotte Ballet. Completing the evening is a new creation by German American duo FLOCK, inspired by the phoenix and humanity’s enduring love of storytelling, exploring themes that continue to resonate across time. Together, these works deliver a captivating performance in an intimate setting alive with energy, emotion, and moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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!

In celebration of American Bankers Association Foundation’s “Get Smart About Credit” Day. Join Common Wealth Charlotte for an inspiring evening of community, connection, and giving at an autumn auction fundraiser. This special event brings together supporters, community partners, and like-minded individuals to celebrate the importance of financial wellness and economic mobility. Proceeds from the evening support Common Wealth Charlotte’s mission to guide individuals and families through trauma-informed financial education, counseling, and resources that help create stronger financial futures.

Guests can expect:
1) A Silent Auction: Bid on unique items, experiences, and offerings while helping raise funds to advance financial wellness initiatives throughout our community.
2) Catering & Drinks*: Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres as well as your choice of beer, wine, or non-alocoholic.
3) An Interactive Game: Take part in a fun, engaging game designed to bring guests together through an interactive education inspired by American Bankers Association Foundation’s “Get Smart About Credit” Day.
4) A Special Video Premiere: Be among the first to view Common Wealth Charlotte’s newest video highlighting the revised mission and core programs that support individuals and families on their financial journey.

Your attendance helps Common Wealth Charlotte continue cultivating financial futures and expanding pathways toward economic mobility.

*NOTE: Guests must provide a valid ID as collateral in exchange for the $20 drink card, then select either the beer, wine, or N/A category. Drink cards may be used for multiple pours within the selected category until the $20 value is reached.

Enter a world where movement creates an experience like no other, where the pointe shoe itself becomes percussion and where every step resonates with rhythm and meaning. This exciting program features the return of Mthuthuzeli November’s From Africa With Love, alongside Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo’s Dos y Dos y Dos, the first work he created for Charlotte Ballet. Completing the evening is a new creation by German American duo FLOCK, inspired by the phoenix and humanity’s enduring love of storytelling, exploring themes that continue to resonate across time. Together, these works deliver a captivating performance in an intimate setting alive with energy, emotion, and moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Maytag Virgin is a charming Southern romantic comedy about two widowed neighbors who couldn't be more different. Jack Key is calm and practical. Lizzy Nash is spirited, anxious, and determined to keep life exactly as it is. But in true CAST style, audiences become part of their neighborhood, seated in the backyards where awkward encounters, reluctant friendship, and unexpected romance quietly take root.

Filled with humor, heart, and surprising twists, Maytag Virgin reminds us that healing often begins with a simple conversation between neighbors.

Join us for Claudia’s 5K: Call Out for Courage—a powerful event where fun meets purpose, all in support of mental health. Hosted by icuTalks, a Charlotte-based ministry working to break the stigma around mental health and create spaces for healing and hope, this 5K promotes courage, connection, and real change.

Let’s create an unforgettable 5K filled with laughter, connection, and the shared joy of walking and running for something bigger than ourselves.

Celebrate Durga Puja with Charlotte Utsob, bringing the color, culture, music, food, and traditions of Bengal to the Charlotte, NC community. Join us for a joyful celebration featuring Durga Puja rituals, cultural performances, music, food, and activities for the whole family. Everyone is welcome!

📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Charlotte, NC
🔗 Details & registration: https://www.utsob.org/durga-puja

As fellow members of the community, the Friends of President Polk's Birthplace Inc. invite you to join us for our second annual fundraiser at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. The site has proudly served the town of Pineville since its dedication in 1968, providing historical education and programming for all ages.

This fall, we will host a silent auction and a day of fun, games, special presentations, living history and arts and crafts on
​October 17. All proceeds from the Silent Auction and Polk Fest Fundraiser will go directly to The Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc., a 501c3, and provide funding for current and future public programs.