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Save the date! Our friends at Twirl to the World are back and ready to throw down at the brewery!

Join us on Sunday, August 3rd, from 1-5pm for a Pride Kickoff Party that will benefit Twirl to the World - our August Charity of the Month.

Enjoy a food truck, drink specials and guaranteed good times with members of this organization and yours truly.

This nonprofit brings relief and joy to the world through social advocacy and hardship assistance for vulnerable members of Charlotte's LGBTQ community.

We're excited to have them back and support their efforts!
We hope to see you there!

Rising 6-11 Graders (6th graders must be 12 years old), this is the perfect time to try rowing as these camps are centered around you! Just like you saw in Boys in the Boat, rowing is the ultimate team sport. We will teach you the fundamentals of rowing and about our program. Whether you are looking for a team sport or to stay in shape during your off season, come give rowing a try this summer. Current CYR athletes will be there helping our new athlete's how to row and we will have awesome alumni helping coach. Why not give this Olympic sport a try?

New for 2025- We are encouraging all athletes in both the Charlotte area and Gaston County to sign up! Charlotte Youth Rowing and Belmont Rowing Center have teamed up and will be running these camps together. What that means for you? We just ask you indicate which program you are interested in when checking out. We will have coaches and athletes from both programs help run these camps.

Did you hear the buzz? The Schiele is celebrating the wild and wonderful world of insects, arachnids, and every bug in between! See the world through the eyes of an insect, learn the mysteries of metamorphosis, explore the process of pollination, and MORE. Feeling brave? Don’t miss the Bug Eating Contest!

Chill out with the talented faculty at UNC Charlotte’s College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences inside Charlotte’s (air conditioned!) Independent Picture House (IPH), set close to all that NoDa has to offer.


This newest CHESS Initiative of Lifelong Learning (CHILL) at IPH comprises a full schedule of short, multisession workshops for those hungry for community, intellectual stimulation, or just a place to get away from Internet streaming during the hottest hours of the day. Some of these workshops are geared to the biggest questions of our time. Others are meant to provide accessible introductions to essential topics. A few will help you tap into your creative side. All classes start at 10am and are done by 12pm.

Registration is $150 (individuals register for an entire session to attend all four courses).

What to Expect

CHILL at IPH will offer six workshops – five taught in English and one taught in Spanish – this summer. Let us know what you’d like to learn about next! That might include topics on AI, literature, film superheroes, immigration in the 21st Century, romantic comedy as a genre, how to write a poem, how to write a short story, the future of secondary education in the US, how to learn Japanese/Spanish/German/French/Italian without really trying and more!

All CHILL at IPH classes:

--Are taught by faculty with distinguished records of teaching and research.
--Are designed to be accessible to all students, no matter what they may know or not know about the class’s topic.
--Have minimal homework and no formal tests.
--Include “CHILL time” when classmates can talk informally with each other and their professor about class content.

Get Rewards for Signing Up

You will receive a Certificate of Completion after each workshop. And, if you sign up for three workshops this summer, you can get a fourth CHILL at IPH workshop for free in 2025 or 2026.


End of Year Celebration

Join us and your fellow students to celebrate that UNC Charlotte and IPH got to CHILL all summer with the Charlotte community!

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. will host its 11th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at our new medical facility (3333 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208). The event is free to the public and will offer free bookbags & school supplies (while supplies last), back to school immunizations and physicals, health screenings (dental, glucose, blood pressure, vision, HIV), free eye exams and free eyeglasses for K-12 students, vendor booths with free giveaways, music, line dancing, free food, games, prizes, and fun for the entire family.

Physicals are $25 each. Sports Physicals are $35. Immunizations are free for uninsured children up to age 18. Appointments are required for physicals, immunizations, and eye exams. Bring valid ID, immunization records, and insurance card (if you have insurance). Call 866-CWW-4-YOU (866-299-4968) to schedule appointments or for more information.

Disaster Recovery & Business Resilience Workshop
Build Resilience Make Critical Connections Protect Your Future Before It’s Too Late
Learn how to disaster-proof your business in a single workshop
Prepare and recover from cyberattacks
Bounce back quicker after unexpected events
Hear from emergency officials a cybersecurity specialist and a financial recovery advisor
Includes a Resource Fair Giveaways Door Prizes and Lunch
FREE EVENT – Registration is Required
****We are raffling a gas-powered generator*****
Registration Link
https://tinyurl.com/disasterevent
(This should redirect to the official Gaston College SBC registration page)

Join us for a meaningful 3.5-mile trail run at Walnut Creek Park in Indian Land, SC, hosted by Counseling Services of Lancaster. This event, held in honor of Overdose Awareness Month, takes place on August 30th at 8:00 AM. Run through the scenic Carolina Thread trail to support a vital cause, raising awareness and funds to combat overdose and promote community healing. All proceeds go to Corey's Love, supporting their mission to provide hope and resources for those affected by overdose. Lace up your shoes and make a difference!

Rising 6-11 Graders (6th graders must be 12 years old), this is the perfect time to try rowing as these camps are centered around you! Just like you saw in Boys in the Boat, rowing is the ultimate team sport. We will teach you the fundamentals of rowing and about our program. Whether you are looking for a team sport or to stay in shape during your off season, come give rowing a try this summer. Current CYR athletes will be there helping our new athlete's how to row and we will have awesome alumni helping coach. Why not give this Olympic sport a try?

New for 2025- We are encouraging all athletes in both the Charlotte area and Gaston County to sign up! Charlotte Youth Rowing and Belmont Rowing Center have teamed up and will be running these camps together. What that means for you? We just ask you indicate which program you are interested in when checking out. We will have coaches and athletes from both programs help run these camps.

Join Apparo on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, for an engaging panel sponsored by CapTech. Moderator Brian Bischoff will lead a discussion on AI-Propelled Innovation: Navigating the Transformation.

Panelists include Sparkle Douglas, Director of Digital Banking at Truist, and more...


As we begin ideation for 2026, the business landscape is undergoing a profound evolution driven by artificial intelligence. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with technology leaders who are at the forefront of this transformation. Our panelists will delve into AI-driven modernization and its impact on critical business domains, from automation and data-driven insights to enhancing customer loyalty and revolutionizing outdated technology and processes.

Apparo's CXO Tech Insights, a series of five technology networking and education forums in Charlotte, NC, gives CIOs and other IT professionals exclusive opportunities to delve into current technology challenges, explore innovative tech solutions, and engage in meaningful networking. Attendees gain valuable insights from technology industry leaders on current trends, business challenges, solutions and best practices, empowering them to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Ticket sales and corporate sponsorships support Apparo's mission of delivering vital nonprofit technology and process improvement solutions. As a result, lives are lifted in our communities.

Charlotte Roller Derby is leveling up the action at 8-Bit Brawl! Watch Team Might and Team Magic go head-to-head in a thrilling Thursday night showdown. Don’t miss your chance to see it live August 7th!

Auditions for our mainstage shows of the 2025-2026 Season are happening this month!

Actors of all ages and experience are welcome to audition for one or all shows. Some shows have adult and children's roles and some only adult roles. Please note children may be asked to stay later evenings and weekend nights if cast for the final week of rehearsals and performances.

Sign up to audition or contact director@encorecenter.net to submit a video audition if you are unable to attend in person.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084EA5A728ABFD0-57103916-encore#/

Join us for an evening of spirited conversation, hearty laughter, and meaningful connections at our local Irish pub! "Pub Theology" is your chance to unwind with Unity members and our co-ministers, Revs. Lisa and Jim, in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Bring your questions, your stories, and your curiosity as we dive into lighthearted discussions about life, faith, and everything in between—all while enjoying the cozy atmosphere and maybe even a pint of your favorite brew. It's the perfect blend of fellowship, fun, and thought-provoking conversation.

Come as you are, and let’s raise a glass to faith, friendship, and great company. All are welcome.

First Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:30 PM.

Join us as we nourish not only our spirits but also our spiritual appetites. Let's make memories over dumplings, noodles, and plenty of good vibes! Every third Thursday of the month 5:30-6:30 PM

Gather with fellow Unity members and our co-ministers, Rev. Lisa and Jim, at the Jade Dragon Chinese Restaurant, where theology meets tradition over plates of delicious Chinese cuisine.

Settle into the warm ambiance of the Jade Dragon as we share thoughtful conversations, hearty laughs, and meaningful moments together. All are welcome to join us!

Whether you're exploring big questions about life and faith or simply looking to connect over shared stories, this gathering promises an evening filled with camaraderie, connection, and culinary delight. Enjoy the comfort of good food, good friends, and the joy of deep discussions in a relaxed atmosphere.

Charlotte's premier comedy festival is back in Uptown for 3 nights of amazing improv shows. Featuring the best improv teams from the region and around the country. Come have some laughs!

Color Riot: Artists Exploring Boundaries is a bold and dynamic exhibition showcasing the work of contemporary artists of color who harness the expressive power of color to transcend limitations; cultural, social, and formal.
Drawing inspiration from the boundary-breaking legacies, these artists use color not only as a visual strategy but as a radical tool of identity, emotion, and defiance.

Like Amy Sherald and Kerry James Marshall, whose palettes reframe Black identity within art historical contexts, the featured artists reclaim space through intentional chromatic choices by painting the skin in unexpected hues, layering vibrant patterns, and disrupting expectations of realism. Their work echoes the emotional resonance of Rothko's color fields, the rebellious non-naturalism of the Fauves, and the culturally grounded figuration of Kolade Oshinowo.

Whether through portraiture, abstraction, or installation, these six artists push beyond traditional artistic and societal boundaries. Color Riot is not just an explosion of pigment. It is a declaration of presence, of selfhood, and of freedom. In a world that often imposes limits, this exhibition celebrates color as liberation.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Rock Hill Music Club presents the Palmetto Voices Spiritual Ensemble on August 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Ticket prices are $25 and benefit York County High School Seniors entering music education or performance and Winthrop University Music Scholarships. The PVSE is under the direction of Dr. Sonja Sepulveda and the ensemble includes many Winthrop graduates that have sung with Opera Carolina, Inspirar, Caritas, York Co Choral Society, Royal Voices, Spoleto, European Choirs and Soloists, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center Opera, Choir and Choral directors. The mission of the PVSE is to sustain both the legacy and vision of the Concert Spiritual. The program will feature African music, Negro Spirituals and Gospel, all central parts of this uniquie American art form. Please join us for an interactive concert with audience participation. The concert includes a pre-concert talk by conductor and Artistic Director, Dr. Sonja Sepulveda

For tickets: Rockhillmusicclub.org or tickets at the door

Youth Track Challenge and Community Gathering sponsored by Kings Church Community Center Service Plus! Whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting out, we invite you to come and participate in a fun and competitive event for ages 9-18. Run to Win will be held at West Charlotte High School on August 16, 2025 from 8am-2pm with the first race starting at 9am. Events includes 100 meters, 200 meters, 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay. Registration is $20 per runner and $5 entry fee for guests, parents and supporters. Deadline to register is August 13, 2025 and payments can be submitted via PayPal or Zelle using telephone number 704-858-7460

Cirque Us - Stories is a thoughtfully curated show for young audiences that flips through the pages of our troupe's favorite stories to bring you a touching, thrilling narrative about community and identity. Interweaving a collection of folktales, classic literature, children's stories, modern fiction, and more, this show jumps off the page with twists, flips, rewrites, and retellings of stories you'll love. The show features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, clowns, and more, all ready to fly off the shelf and straight to you!

All seats: $10

This event is being sponsored in kind by the Burke Literacy Council and the Library Foundation of Burke County.


*Above prices include $3 per ticket facility fee
*PLUS 6.75% NC Sales tax
*All persons must have a ticket, including infants

The Gallery Reception will take place August 28th 6-8pm.


This exhibition offers a collaborative escape into a fantasy realm unbound from generative technology. Scenes in an illusory world conceived by the human mind’s creative spark and born from the technical expertise of skilled human hands. It is a world limited only by the time it takes to create it; rather than being hastily crafted with computers, this world has been meticulously developed by-hand over the course of hours and days.



Elliana Esquivel and Chris Nichol are not Ai converts. They prefer a hands-on approach, intending for their creations to reflect the mental and physical challenges inherent in the act of making. In a time dominated by artificial intelligence, they fear the decline of genuine artistic expression and question if there is still room for those who dedicate themselves to creating in a world increasingly influenced by AI.



The worlds they create, much like the spaces in which they work, are not defined by the presence of generative technology. Their characters, landscapes, and surreal settings harken back to a time of tangible experiences and natural existence.



Elliana Esquivel is a self-taught, multidisciplinary artist whose minimalistic works explore social and psychological aspects of human life. Delving into themes of identity, survival, personal agency, social unease, and introspection, her artworks are vehicles for navigating through chaos in search of meaning.



Chris Nichol is a multimedia visual artist dedicated to the manual practice of drawing, painting, and sculpture. His pieces often satirize modern society, offering a form of escapism through peculiar world-building and exaggerated perspectives.



They maintain a shared studio space at Goodyear Arts.



This exhibition is on display August 13- September 19

The gallery reception will be August 28th 6-8pm.


Current attempts to integrate the arts into the ideological system of the ruling party or the tech industry have eroded our faith in art as an independent, liberating force. But is this forced evolution of art intentionally perverse? Or, is it just a product of our time? In our desperate attempts to find “the Left’s Joe Rogan” and escape red tweets for blue skies, we accept that the revolution will be uploaded. But, on what platform?



Rather than deny art’s inevitable role in shaping both power and resistance, perhaps we should embrace it. In Controlled Oppositions, Clay Harper envisions a world where image-making is surrendered to generative AI’s stock footage libraries, allowing their inherent contradictions to unfold in tangles of physical and virtual space. By highlighting these friction points, he searches for a form of media that does more than simply rebrand existing modes of content consumption; it aims to render such modes obsolete.



This exhibition will be on display August 28- October 4.