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The Lake Norman Orchestra returns to beautiful Laurel Gray Vineyards-Winery for a free admission Sunday afternoon concert featuring Halloween-theme music. The all-volunteer full orchestra will present "Thriller," "The Monster Mash," "Hotel California," music from Phantom of the Opera, and several "spooky" classical and classic music favorites. A wide variety of refreshments and food will be available during the afternoon. The orchestra is led by music director Mr. Samuel A. Kyzer.

The International Festival is centered around booths arranged in marketplace style representing the cultures of over 35 nations. The booths are staffed by UNC Charlotte students and members of the Charlotte area community. The International Festival also includes dance performances, a Parade of Nations and much more! The International Festival is open to the public with FREE entry and parking. Festival goers can expect a day full of cultural enrichment and fun! There are scheduled performances on indoor and outdoor stages, a game zone with games from around the world, booths decorated to represent different countries/ cultures, tasty food from all corners of the earth, a giant 30ft inflatable earth balloon you can get inside of and explore and so much more. Look at our videos tab or Flickr page for highlights from past years.

Charlotte Blues Society’s inaugural Southern Resonance Roots Festival is Sunday Sept 7, 2025 with live music from 12-7.30 on 2 stages. This event is open to all ages and presented free of charge by CBS with Sponsorship from Bojangles.
They invite you to join them for this Live Roots and Blues music event featuring 14 of NC and SC’s finest roots musicians. At Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts 1030 Woodward Ave (Camp North End) in Charlotte, NC 28206. They will host an open blues jam in the Skyline Room after the last act.
There will be musician’s meet and greet, raffles, festival merch, artisan market, food and beverage, free parking. Donations and tips for the artists will be appreciated. Bring your own chair.
CBS is a local non-profit dedicated to the promotion and preservation of American Blues. They normally meet the First Sunday of the month from 6 to 10PM at Heist Brewery.
Vendor spots are still available. Contact CltBluesSociety@gmail.com or www.CharlotteBluesSociety.org for the full line up and more information. Follow them @cltbluessociety and @southernresonancefest

The Lake Norman Orchestra will present an outdoor concert at the newly-redesigned Liberty Park Amphitheater in Mooresville, NC on Friday, October 3 at 7:00 PM. The orchestra will play a wide variety of music including "beach music," "classic rock," as well as classical favorites "Overture 1812," "William Tell Overture (Theme from "The Lone Ranger") The program will also feature vocalist Elizabeth Williams Taylor on Broadway songs---"Think of Me" (Phantom of the Opera), and "Memory" (Cats). The conductor or this all-volunteer community full orchestra is Mr. Samuel A. Kyzer.

Fall Progressive Dinner at 3 churches in York, SC. Food served and an organ recital at each church. Bonus tour of a private home organ.Tickets are $35 per person, available at www.charlotteago.org.

Celebrate women's achievements and discuss the journey towards gender equality with the Women's Advisory Board of Mecklenburg County. Every August, Women’s Equality Day commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment, securing women’s right to vote in the United States. This year’s theme — Redefining Her Story: Bright Steps, Bold Futures — is an opportunity to reflect on the progress toward gender equity and spark conversations about the path forward for our community.

Join inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Let's come together to empower and uplift women from all walks of life. Enjoy performances by a powerful vocalist, a spoken word artist, a skilled ceramist, and dynamic dancers. Together, they’ll bring energy, artistry, and inspiration to mark this special occasion.

The Women’s Advisory Board promotes the critical and emerging needs of women in Mecklenburg County through education, advocacy, and service. The WAB is dedicated to empowering women, fostering community connections, and creating opportunities for a more equitable future.

The annual Hummingbird Festival is back! Visit Park and Recreation nature centers Aug. 11-17 to learn all about hummingbirds. Hiking, bird banding, gardening talks and story time — there is something for everyone during the weeklong celebration. Find every Hummingbird Festival event and register today.

Kids, and kids at heart, can also create hummingbird artwork and enter the Hummingbird Festival Art Contest. Submissions must be original work featuring a hummingbird that is safe to hang on a wall and no larger than 9 by 12 inches. Participants ages 5 and up can submit their artwork at Reedy Creek Nature Center, Quest at Latta Nature Preserve, McDowell Nature Center, Stevens Creek Nature Center, or Eastway Regional Recreation Center's nature space.

This event is fun for all ages! North Carolina's largest combat robot event is a great opportunity for families or anyone interested in robotics to watch competitors from across the country, often including teams that have previously competed on the BattleBots TV show. Watch exciting 2-minute battles to 'the death', meet the builders, and cheer on your favorite robots. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable experience! Admission to the Science Center is not included; non-members who purchase tickets to Battle Bots can add CSC admission for 1/2 price the day of their event. Tickets must be purchased for each day separately.

Now is the moment we’ve been waiting for. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action. Help us keep the momentum going in your community at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - Rowan-Cabarrus. For more information or to register, visit act.alz.org/RowanCabarrus.

Now is the moment we’ve been waiting for. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action. Help us keep the momentum going in your community at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - Iredell Co. & Lake Norman. For more information or to register, visit act.alz.org/IredellCoLKN.

The Department of Music presents the University Chorale in concert, under the direction of Dr. Jason Dungee, director of choral activities.
Tickets are $8 for the general public. CoAA Faculty and staff and CoAA students are eligible for free tickets to this performance. Please log into your Niner account in the ticketing system to redeem.
Check out the digital programs here- https://coaa.charlotte.edu/coaa-digital-programs/

The Department of Music presents the UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Will Campbell and the Jazz Combo, under the direction of Troy Conn.

The tickets are $8 for the general public. CoAA Faculty and staff and CoAA students are eligible for free tickets to this performance. Please log into your Niner account in the ticketing system to redeem.

Check out the digital programs here- https://coaa.charlotte.edu/coaa-digital-programs/

Come together around the music of the Beatles - a celebration for all ages!
Experience the Charlotte tradition - over a dozen diverse acts plus singalongs. Get tix for Tosco Music Beatles Tribute on Oct. 3. Groups of 6+ save 20% using code GROUP20.
Then enjoy a full Saturday of live music on 2 stages, contests, vendors, family fun and more - FREE!
Visit fabfestcharlotte.org for details.
🗓️October 3-4
📍Knight Theater - 430 S Tryon St.
📍Parr Center - 1201 Elizabeth Ave.
📸 @fabfestcharlotte

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.

The Department of Music presents the UNC Charlotte Symphonic Band, under director Dr. Brian Taylor and the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Hunter Kopczynski.

Tickets are $8 for the general public. CoAA Faculty and staff and CoAA students are eligible for free tickets to this performance. Please log into your Niner account in the ticketing system to redeem.

Check out the digital programs here- https://coaa.charlotte.edu/coaa-digital-programs/

It’s "Real Live Etsy for Geeks!" - 30k sq ft of geeky awesome: Art, Books, Crafts, Food, Live Music, Games & more with over 80 artisans, authors, and artists selling the geekiest stuff you'll ever want to buy. Plus live music, family-friendly activities, gaming, food, and so much more. And it's just in time for all your holiday shopping!

Admission is FREE - just bring a canned good for the Second Harvest food bank (or $2 donation)!

Parking Fee: $10 per car (credit/debit only). Over 2,200 spots on site - so lots of room!
For more information, visit our website at www.TheGeekeryMarket.com

Bring your friends, food, and family to enjoy the evening air filled with sounds of a new musical season from the Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble.
Free and open to the public.

The DCSO presents an uplifting musical montage in support of love, freedom, family, and mother earth. The program includes Sibelius’s Finlandia, Neridah Oostenbroek’s Freedom, Stacy Garrop’s There’s a Village in my Sneakers, and Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans, among others.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135.

The Music Department highlights the talents of our student musicians in a campus favorite showcase event featuring the African Drumming Ensemble, Appalachian Ensemble, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra.
Free and open to the public.

Students from the studio of Cynthia Lawing look to captivate the audience during Wildcat Weekend in Tyler-Tallman Hall with a program of piano ensemble works.
Free and open to the public.