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#DSTCLT invites the public to the March 2026 Delta Book Club. The book selection is Walter Mosley's Farewell, Amethystine. This event is free and open to the public. Local book clubs are encouraged to attend.

One of the chapter's longest running and most cherished programs returns - our 62nd annual Cotillion, free and open to the community!
Below are more details:
Halton Arena on UNC Charlotte campus
▲Talented, young women in their senior year of high school are presented in a formal, elegant event .
▲This year's theme is - A Masquerade of Dreams.
▲ #DSTCLT is pleased to continue this FREE long standing tradition.
▲ Formal or semi formal attire is requested, in celebration of bright, young women.
We hope you can join us as we celebrate our Queens and her Court!

Billie Holiday's unique vocal approach and advanced sense of rhythm made her one of the most important and influential vocalists in American History. Her relentless fight to be treated as an equal - as a musician, a female, and an African-American - made her one of the most important American figures in the 20th century. Join us as we detail how she developed her unique vocal style and how she blazed a trail for women and African-Americans that would pave the way for future generations.

Join us for an engaging community conversation on Women, Leadership, and Feminism. This 90-minute event will feature a dynamic panel of scholars, nonprofit leaders, and community members who will explore the impact of gender, identity, and feminist frameworks on leadership both in Charlotte and the wider Southern region.

The program will include a thought-provoking panel discussion, an audience Q&A session, and opportunities for facilitated small-group reflection. This is a unique chance to share your insights, ask questions, and engage with others in a meaningful dialogue about the role of women in leadership today.

We invite you to be part of this important conversation and contribute to shaping the future of leadership in our community. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars!

Join us for an interactive first look at our new museum, where you’ll move through eight stations designed to share early design concepts, gather your feedback, and surface new ideas as we work toward a shared vision for our future home. This is an opportunity to reflect and dream with us and build a museum for community involvement and meaningful impact.

You’re invited to drop in and explore between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Event Highlights

Discover Early Design Concepts:

Be among the first to preview the vision from our architectural partners, Pickard Chilton. Get a hands-on look at what’s next!



Engage with Us:

Connect directly with museum staff and architects to discuss how our new space can best serve the Charlotte community.



Share Your Ideas:

Participate in interactive stations focused on exhibitions, programming, education, and community spaces. Your input will help us understand community priorities to ultimately shape a museum that reflects collective needs and aspirations.



Family-Friendly:

We welcome families and will have a special youth activity station for children.



This is a unique opportunity to provide feedback to a key cultural institution while plans are still being refined. Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the museum or experiencing it for the first time, your input is crucial to shaping our next chapter. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Admission is free, but registration is required. Parking is free!

Don’t miss this chance to explore the vision for Levine Museum of the New South and tell us what excites you and what you hope to see, as we move forward into our next chapter!

Survival is at the heart of August Wilson’s King Hedley II—a powerful story of a man fighting to rebuild his life amid poverty, violence, and the lasting impact of incarceration.

BNS Productions, in partnership with Levine Museum, invites the community to experience selected scenes from the play followed by a community conversation with representatives from Freedom Fighting Missionaries and the Center for Community Transitions. Together, artists and community leaders will explore how best to support formally incarcerated individuals as they establish their place in community, and how the idea of second chances resonate beyond the stage and into real lives.

This community conversation uses storytelling as a bridge to dialogue, offering space to reflect, learn, and connect around justice, resilience, and the paths forward for individuals and families impacted by incarceration.

Dig In! Little Explorers is designed especially for curious minds ages 0-5 and is a playful and engaging early learning program that introduces young children to the wonders of history through storytelling, music, hands-on activities, and imaginative play.


Activities include:

Storytime

Sensory stations

And more!


Perfect for families looking to connect, learn, make new memories together. Admission is free!

Get ready for a day of empowering and informative workshops at the BOS Youth Symposium.

The Beta Omicron Sigma Youth Symposium is a 1-day program consisting of a series of workshops designed to address issues and opportunities related to STEAM, Health/Wellness, Social Action/Justice, Education and Career Planning, Financial Literacy; and Culture.

Free for Youth 12-18

The purpose of the showcase is to expand our mission by increasing visibility, strengthening
community engagement, and growing our outreach through local artists.

Our Mission is:
To actively promote and educate individuals on a variety of economic and health topics including mental health. Our goal is to help develop through our film, arts & science programs educational content that can be used throughout life.

We will showcase short films from local filmmakers and have 1 speaker on Breast Cancer and another speaker about Mental Health. We have vendor opportunities available (limited spots) and light refreshments.

Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant team will be hosting an annual 5K run/walk to support our heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients. This special event not only brings the community together, but also helps raise crucial funds for heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients who face financial barriers to their treatments. Your participation will contribute directly to our patient needs fund to purchase essential medications, medical equipment, and even the costs of daily necessities—such as electricity that powers their heart pumps.

Every dollar raised goes directly to providing financial assistance to patients in need, ensuring they can continue their journey toward better health and quality of life. We’ll also celebrate and honor heart transplant and VAD recipients at the event, many of whom will be walking or running alongside you.

The Magnolia Assisted Living and Memory Care Hosts Pickleball Fundraiser to Support
the Alzheimer’s Association
Community event raises awareness and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s and
dementia

The Magnolia Assisted Living & Memory Care, a new
boutique senior assisted living and memory care residence opening in South Charlotte, will
host The Magnolia Spring Pickleball Fundraiser on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 1:00–
3:00 PM at Sports Connection – Sharon Lakes (8401 Sharon Lakes Road, Charlotte).

The community event will bring together local residents, families, and supporters for an
afternoon of pickleball, connection, and giving back.

A suggested $20 donation per participant will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, supporting its mission to advance research, provide care and support for families, and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s
disease.
Alzheimer’s disease currently affects more than 7 million Americans, with many families
navigating the emotional and practical challenges of memory loss.

Participants of all skill levels are welcome. The event will include friendly pickleball play,
Magnolia pickleball tournament champion recognition and award, community networking,
and opportunities to learn more about dementia support resources available in the
Charlotte area.

Event Details:
The Magnolia Spring Pickleball Fundraiser
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
Sports Connection – Sharon Lakes
8401 Sharon Lakes Road, Charlotte, NC
Suggested Donation: $20 per participant
Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association

Join Elsa, Anna, and friends in the live musical spectacle based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Can Anna and her team of new friends convince Elsa to return home? Will Elsa let it go?

Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Mar 28: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Mar 29: 10:30 AM & 4 PM
Sat, Apr 4: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 5: 1 & 6 PM
Sat, Apr 11: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 12: 1 & 6 PM
Sat, Apr 18: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 19: 1 & 6 PM
Sat, Apr 25: 11 AM & 4 PM
Sun, Apr 26: 1 & 6 PM

ASL-Interpreted Show: Sat, Apr 4 at 4 PM
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Sun, Mar 26 at 6 PM

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert featuring Associate Professor of Oboe and Musicianship Elzabeth Sullivan and Professor of Applies Bassoon Nick Ritter. 



Program


Francis Poulenc's Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano

Andre Previn's Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano



This concert is free for everyone!



This concert will be sensory friendly with a relaxed environment.

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert, showcasing the department's voice faculty, with pianist Claudio Olivera. Sequina DuBose Winston, Brian Arreola , Susan Gouthro, Monica Hunter, and Christina Pier will perform a program of arias, songs, and song cycles, including Richard Strauss's profoundly moving Four Last Songs and the evocative Mirabai Songs by John Hairston, featuring dance professor Kaustavi Sarkar.



This concert is free for everyone!

Make waves this Spring with a brand new addition to our 2026 Race Series - Splash Dash!

5K participants run through the neon green of early spring blooms on our trail system with lakefront views and the most picturesque start and finish line in the The Village at Stowe.

NEW! 5K + .5 Mile Kayak Racers will take part in the first ever amphibious race at Stowe! Our amphibians will start out on the 5K course and at about the halfway point, they will veer off course to a beach on Lake Wylie where kayaks will be waiting. Racers will transition to kayak and paddle the loop around Boy Scout Island on Lake Wylie before landing back on the beach. Once on dry land they will finish the 5K course. Don't worry! Competitors will use kayaks, paddles and PFD's provided by Stowe. If you plan to participate, you must read the 5K + Paddle Amphibious Race Info page before registering.

Kids Sprint participants will run the Big Pond Loop! Kids will go all out for a quarter mile sprint around an 8-foot-wide crushed concrete loop. The best part?!?! The loop is visible from The Trailhead Store so parents can give their kiddos a little freedom and cheer them on the entire time if they choose!

Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Charlotte StrEATs Festival, held in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! This FREE event celebrates Charlotte’s incredible culinary scene. To help us create the best experience possible, we ask attendees to register in advance.

What to Expect:
Neighborhood Cook-off Battles
Watch as chefs go head-to-head in an exciting culinary showdown to claim the title of StrEATs Neighborhood Champion.

Artisan Market
Shop a carefully curated selection of the city’s top culinary vendors.

Cocktail Demonstrations + Tastings
Taste craft cocktails created by Charlotte’s top mixologists. 21+ only. Pre-sale wristbands will go on sale closer to the event and will also be available for purchase at the event.

Food Trucks
Enjoy Charlotte's top food trucks!

Picnic Baskets
Pre-order a picnic basket curated by Charlotte's best caterers. More details to be announced soon. Pre-order will open in March.

For the most up-to-date information and full schedule, visit: cltstreatsfestival.com

Don’t miss the third annual StrEATs Uncorked presented by NC Wine! This lively, walk-around tasting experience celebrates North Carolina’s thriving wine industry, complete with live music and bites inspired by the state’s favorite cuisines: farm-to-table, meat-and-three, and barbecue. Expect: Tastes from wines from award-winning North Carolina vineyards Dishes from Charlotte chefs showcasing North Carolina’s signature flavors Live music from The Agave Brothers Conversations with winery representatives To wrap up the night, purchase your favorite wines to take home!

Charlotte’s premier tasting experience is back, marking 5 delicious years. Tickets are on sale now!

This April, savor signature bites from Charlotte’s best locally-owned restaurants, sip on craft cocktails created by our top mixologists, and enjoy chef cooking demos, all while taking in the gorgeous skyline views of First Ward Park, the festival’s new home!

Tickets are all-inclusive.

Upgrade to VIP: VIP ticket holders receive one-hour early entry at 11 a.m., the 2026 StrEATs Cookbook presented by Piedmont Natural Gas featuring recipes from participating restaurants, and a StrEATs goody bag.

Join Brooklyn-based, award-winning composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody for an evening of music, wine, and creative conversation exploring The Trout Who Found the River: A Musical Field Journal—a new musical play where music, ecology, and storytelling meet.

Presented by 7th Street Concerts in collaboration with Charlotte SHOUT! and the Charlotte Ideas Festival, the evening begins with a wine and cheese reception, followed by an intimate performance and a curated conversation with Woody and the creative team.

Woody’s music blends the expressive traditions of 17th- and 18th-century vocal music with contemporary and socially conscious themes. His compositions have been commissioned by ensembles including Chanticleer, Apollo’s Fire, and the Handel and Haydn Society, and critics have praised his performances as “richly and compellingly embodied.”

During the conversation, Woody and the artistic team will share insights into the creative process behind The Trout Who Found the River. Inspired by folk traditions and the practice of observing nature, the work unfolds like a musical field guide—tracing a journey through rivers, wildlife habitats, and the interconnected worlds of water, animals, and people.

While the weekend matinee performances are designed especially for families and young audiences, this Tuesday evening gathering offers a calmer setting to hear the music, meet the artists, and engage in a creative conversation about composition, storytelling, and the role of art in connecting us to the natural world.

The event takes place inside the Wells Fargo Atrium at 329 S Tryon Street, just off the outdoor courtyard in the heart of Charlotte SHOUT!.

7thstreetconcerts.org

Experience The Trout Who Found the River: A Musical Field Journal, a whimsical new musical play featuring original music by Brooklyn-based, award-winning composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody.

Presented by 7th Street Concerts as part of Charlotte SHOUT!, these three FREE family-friendly outdoor performances blend live music, storytelling, and playful audience participation as a curious trout searches for its way home through a living river landscape.

Woody’s music draws on the expressive traditions of 17th- and 18th-century vocal music while engaging contemporary and socially conscious themes. Critics have praised his performances as “richly and compellingly embodied,” and his compositions have been commissioned by leading ensembles including Chanticleer, Apollo’s Fire, and the Handel and Haydn Society.

Inspired by folk traditions and the practice of observing nature, The Trout Who Found the River unfolds like a musical field guide—tracing a journey through rivers, wildlife habitats, and the interconnected worlds of water, animals, and people.

Designed especially for young audiences while engaging for adults and music lovers alike, the performance invites children to participate through listening prompts and creative moments throughout the show. Each young audience member receives an illustrated musical field journal filled with drawing and observation activities, encouraging them to explore the sounds and stories of the natural world long after the music ends.

Performances take place at 1pm, 3pm, & 5pm, outdoors in the Wells Fargo Courtyard at 329 S Tryon Street, just outside the Wells Fargo Atrium in the heart of Charlotte SHOUT!.

Register for free at 7thstreetconcerts.org!