Community Calendar

The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse. Three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound.

Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Wailin’ Jennys have grown into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts.

Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically lauded recording, and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances. Don’t miss this exclusive Charlotte concert featuring new songs plus their most requested fan favorites.

Wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for this ingenious murder mystery from the world’s best-selling author of all time. Ten passengers board the luxurious Orient Express but after the train unexpectedly stops in isolated, snow-swept mountains, only nine of them are still alive. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? This thrilling ride is guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line.

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.

Youth & Family Fishing Derby

Description: A free, family-friendly event featuring fishing lessons, arts & crafts, and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Spanish-speaking coordinator available.
Contact: Kelle Pressley 704-913-1733

FREE PARKING AND FREE ADMISSION!! COME SHOP WITH OVER 25 JURIED FINE ART CRAFTSMEN WHO WILL SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS IN JEWELRY, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, BASKETRY, WOODEN BOWLS, GLASSWARE, PHOTOGRAPHY, POTTERY, CLOTHING AND OTHER INNOVATIVE ITEMS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. GREAT GIFT FOR YOU OR FOR GIFT GIVING!!

Join the Arts Council of Chester County as we host the Jingle Bell Bazaar, an Indoor Holiday Art Market featuring lots of artists and vendors!
Saturday, November 8 from 10-4 at the Gateway Conference Center (3200 Commerce Dr, Richburg, SC).
**Turn into the BP Gas Station and take an immediate left to follow the frontage road.
Enter building at covered main entrance.**

Kick off the holiday season with this opportunity to buy unique, handmade gifts & seasonal decor.

Shop from many different artists and vendors with handmade jewelry, Christmas ornaments, paintings, wreaths, pottery, candles, soaps, woodworking, and much more!

We will have KING OF FIRE Pizza Truck serving delicious meals, and PARKIN' LATTE will also join us with their mobile beverage trailer, serving specialty coffees!

Free admission to the public. Free parking.
Remember, not all vendors accept credit cards, so cash is preferred.

***Questions about this event? Contact Arts Council of Chester County at artschester@gmail.com
or 803-581-2030.***

See www.artschester.com for a list of artists and vendors.

On Saturday November 8th, IPH continues their Community Impact Film Series with a FREE event that will center around homelessness! ✨

This FREE event begins at 11am and will include:
🎤Poetry Performance featuring Jay Ward (Charlotte Poet Laureate)

🤝11:00 - Resource Fair
✨Hearts for the Invisible @hearts4theinvisible
✨Veteran Bridge Home @vetbridgehome
✨Project Outpour @projectoutpourclt
✨The Relatives @the_relatives
✨Pivot Point Transitional Housing @pivotpointtransitionalhousing
✨Roof Above @roofabove
✨Mecklenburg County’s Housing Innovation & Stabilization Services

🎞Film Screenings begins at 12pm
🎬Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness
followed by 🗣Panel discussion featuring Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko.
@abiggervisionfilms

🥪Volunteer Opportunities: sandwich making with Roof Above for program participants @roofabove

✨This event will also have a call for donations to The Relatives (@the_relatives ). Donated items needed include:
🎁New Socks and Underwear (all sizes for children and adults)
🎁Laundry Detergent (pods)
🎁Full Size Bottles of Body Wash
🎁Toothpaste
🎁Dental Floss
🎁Towels and Washcloths

Ever wanted to learn the story behind the artwork in the Center’s galleries? Take a closer look at the artifacts on display? Go behind the scenes of our Special Collections? Now’s your chance!

In conjunction with USCL’s 20th Annual Native American Studies Celebration, NAS Director Dr. Stephen Criswell leads a special anniversary-themed walk-through of the Center’s galleries, discussing the academic program’s history, growth, and scholarship on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Tours are free, but registration is required; limit 30 people per tour.

The spine-tingling gothic horror story The Woman in Black is coming to the Hickory Community Theatre. Performances will be October 17 through November 1 in the Jeffers Theatre.

The Woman in Black is a chilling and electrifying theatrical event that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for over 30 years. This play is suitable for ages 13 and up. For tickets or more information visit hickorytheatre.org or call 828-327-3855.

Advice we took, advice we ignored, and the wisdom we wish we’d heard sooner. Mama Said gathers pop, Broadway, and global favorites into a heartfelt, funny, and uplifting concert about the voices that shape us. The Women’s Chorus of Charlotte sings pep talks, tough love, and tender truths—moving from laughter to lump-in-the-throat and back again. Bring the person who gave you your best advice (or the friend who always asks for yours) and celebrate the courage to listen, choose, and love out loud.

📅 SHOW DATES & TIMES

NEWLY ADDED! Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, November 7, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 3:00 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Galilee Center

3601 Central Avenue

Charlotte, NC 28205