Community Calendar

Join us for an inspiring morning of film, conversation, and community at a special screening of the acclaimed documentary MAKE A CIRCLE. Connect with fellow educators and community partners, explore free resources, and enjoy a light breakfast.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A with members of the filmmaking team and local community leaders.

Who Should Attend?
This event is for anyone who cares about the future of education, equity in the workforce, and the well-being of children and families. Come be part of a community conversation that centers those who care for our youngest citizens and learn how you can support real change.

This is free event, but registration is requested. Please reserve your seat(s) via Eventbrite.

Questions about the event or registration, email Karen Nowak at events@pbsnc.org.

Take a woodland hike on The Schiele Museum's Nature Trail with a llama or alpaca friend. An experienced handler will accompany your group on a 1/2-mile walk as you learn about the habits of alpacas and llamas and their special partnerships with people.

This experience includes photo opportunities and hands-on interaction. Maximum 4 hikers per 30-minute session. Advance tickets are required.

Dive into adventure with our NEW IMMOTION VR Experience: Shark Dive, launching May 22nd at CSC!

Get up close with the incredible sharks of Tiger Beach in this thrilling, immersive underwater experience. No wetsuit required.

Unleash your inner artist and engineer in Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, an immersive exhibition by world-renowned artist Sean Kenney.

Produced by Imagine with science content developed by Science North, Brick Masters Studio features over 100 sculptures built with over 2 million LEGO® pieces, inviting guests to explore the intersection of art, science and engineering. Hands-on build challenges, real-world engineering concepts and insights into the artistic process show how imagination and innovation come together to create something extraordinary.

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!

🧀 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!

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

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.