Community Calendar

The award-winning book by Pam Nuñoz Ryan comes to life on our stage.

Smart and stubborn teenager Esperanza Ortega lives the life of a rich girl in 1920s Mexico wearing pretty clothes and attending private school. The day before her birthday tragedy strikes, setting a chain of events into motion that forever change her life. She and her family flee Mexico for the United States only to face new struggles as they start again during the Great Depression. This powerful story illuminates loss and shines a light on hard work and hope.

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Feb 28: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 1: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Mar 7: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 8: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Mar 14: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 15: 2 & 4 PM

ASL-Interpreted Show: Sat, Mar 14 at 3 PM
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Sun, Mar 15 at 4 PM

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!

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.

Registration is now open for Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government! Please register to secure your spot today - there is a 70-person class limit.

Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina. Over 7 weeks on Wednesday evenings, we will deliver in-depth information about all areas of local government and how you can get engaged and connected.

Learn more & register at the link below.

Sessions include:
1. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
2. City of Charlotte Government
3. Mecklenburg County Government
4. State Government
5. NC Courts (26th District)
6. CMS Board of Education
7. Local Media

Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and family. Grab a friend to join you for this essential program!

Any questions? Please send them to: civics101@goleaguego.org

Dale Smith, chair and professor of global studies at UNC Charlotte, will deliver the lecture as part of the 2026 Great Decisions Lecture Series. The 2026 series offered by Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte and co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Charlotte Sister Cities and the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte.

"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.

The award-winning book by Pam Nuñoz Ryan comes to life on our stage.

Smart and stubborn teenager Esperanza Ortega lives the life of a rich girl in 1920s Mexico wearing pretty clothes and attending private school. The day before her birthday tragedy strikes, setting a chain of events into motion that forever change her life. She and her family flee Mexico for the United States only to face new struggles as they start again during the Great Depression. This powerful story illuminates loss and shines a light on hard work and hope.

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Feb 28: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 1: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Mar 7: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 8: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Mar 14: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 15: 2 & 4 PM

ASL-Interpreted Show: Sat, Mar 14 at 3 PM
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Sun, Mar 15 at 4 PM

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!

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.