Apr 25 Thursday
The Jazz for All Educational Concert Series, featuring the Ziad Jazz Quartet, will educate and inspire appreciation for improvisational jazz music. Each month will feature a different artist’s music, and audience members will learn through performance and discussion about the artist and the history and significance of jazz as a music genre. January’s concert is a tribute to the music of Duke Ellington. Jazz For All is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming back to Symphony Park six times this spring at SouthPark After 5, a free entertainment and happy hour series happening every Thursday from April 18-May 23.
LEARN MORE: southparkclt.org/after5
Apr 26 Friday
One of Dr. Christopher Moore’s (University of South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology) major interests as an archaeologist has been to understand how the earliest Paleoamericans lived and interacted with megafauna species. Just how implicated should humans be in the extinction of these ice age animals? In a new study, Moore and his colleagues used a forensic technique more commonly used to identify blood on objects at crime scenes to investigate this question.
To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/3NV8yXJ
Music, Art, Fire, Dance, Nature - A kaleidoscopic two-day celebration of Life to usher in the summer months and honor the life within and around us.Held at the beautiful GreenLife Family Farms, enjoy a fun weekend of music, dance, fire performances, and much more! From the Art Market to the delicious food options, a variety of adventures and activities, and amazing creative people sharing what they Love - a magical weekend for all ages!An imaginative artistic experience, the Sunset fire-lighting ceremony premieres an all-new immersive and inspiring production of music and fire artistry.Two day music and art exploration spanning Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Electronic, World Folk, Hip-Hop, and in-between. From enchanting melodies of Dixon's Violin to the pulsating rhythms of Tuatha Dea and other local and nationally known artists.Come for a day or spend the weekend, camping from tents to VIP Luxury Clamping
Join us at Wing Haven for an evening of special wines while strolling through our gardens to kick off the 30th annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.
Enjoy a tasting of fine wines staged throughout Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary and the SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden and learn from our garden staff and volunteers about the history of each garden area with insightful detail of the flora and fauna that surround you.
Price includes wine tasting with curated paired bites, hosted garden conversation, live music, and (1) ticket to the Gardeners' Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. All proceeds benefit the preservation and programs of Wing Haven.
Friday, April 26Davidson College Stadium, Davidson, NCDoors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
The Indigo Girls will return to Davidson College for a concert at the new Davidson College Stadium. The only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in each decade from the 1980s-2010s, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are again on tour with the release of their latest record, Look Long, a stirring and eclectic collection of songs. Over a 35-year career, the multi-Grammy-winning duo has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe. In 1990, the Indigo Girls played a sold-out show in then-Love Auditorium (now the Richardson Wing of Chambers Building). The show featured hits like “Kid Fears” and “Closer to Fine,” which was featured in last year’s Barbie movie.
Tickets for the public are $50 and can be found at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/68552939/the-indigo-girls-live-at-davidson-college-davidson-davidson-college-stadium-davidson-college-union-events
Comedy
Originally from Athens, Georgia, Comedian Karen Morgan is a former trial attorney who got her start as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” Since then, Morgan has performed in comedy clubs and theaters from New York to Hollywood, has been featured on numerous TV programs, and brings laughter to radio listeners around the country with her comedy specials.
Apr 27 Saturday
It's time to celebrate the 10th Annual Charlotte Family Festival & Walk for Bleeding Disorders! As part of our largest fundraiser, the Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina (BDFNC) is hoping to raise $60,0000 for the bleeding disorders community. One-hundred percent of all funds raised goes directly to support individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders in North Carolina through: financial assistance, medical IDs, scholarships, travel grants, educational programs, support groups, camps for children with bleeding disorders, and by supporting research to improve treatments and develop cures for bleeding disorders. The Family Festival & Walk includes a walk in Uptown Charlotte and a street fair including live entertainment and activities for all ages to celebrate the accomplishments of the fundraisers and raise up the bleeding disorders community.
Sponsorships are still available. Contact festival@bleedingdisordersnc.org for more information.
Purchase your advance tickets for the 30th annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.
The tour features 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!
Title Sponsor Blackhawk Garden Center
Garden Tour Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This event happens rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds benefit Wing Haven’s gardens and programs.
Hispanic Financial Literacy Day is designed to equip students in grades 7-12 and their families, particularly within the Spanish-speaking community, with vital financial knowledge and skills. The event will be bilingual, offering workshops and activities in both English and Spanish. Highlights include our immersive JA Finance Park® experience, where participants can engage hands-on with real-world financial scenarios.