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The Lake Norman Orchestra is presenting a free-admission holiday-themed concert at Mt. Zion UMC on Saturday, December 6, 6 PM. The 60-member all-volunteer full orchestra will perform a wide variety of holiday favorites. Song titles include "Sleigh Ride," "There's Christmas in the Air," "Do You Hear What I Hear?," and many other holiday classics.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved story and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a fun and engaging show for the whole family. This expanded version includes all your favorite characters and award winning songs, plus several new musical numbers added for the full length Broadway show. Support local theatre - our cast features talented adult performers, backed by an ensemble of 70 diverse members of our community, ages 5 - 65. Recommended for ages 4 and up, show runs 2 hours, 15 minutes with an intermission

Oscar Chacón, co-founder and former Executive Director of the transnational advocacy organization Alianza Americas, has been selected as this fall’s witness for the Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau Witness in Residence Initiative. Chacón, himself an immigrant from El Salvador, was forced to flee his homeland during the Salvadoran Civil War. His organization supports organized immigrant groups from Latin America and the Caribbean, and he is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading voices in this space. Chacón was honored with the 2025 Inamori Ethics Prize, granted by the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University. He is being hosted by the Latin American Studies program, and will participate in several CHESS themed courses and present a public lecture.│chess.charlotte.edu
Tuesday, Nov. 18; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Fretwell Building, Room 100

Sponsored by The Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau Witness in Residence Initiative and the Dean’s Office of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, in collaboration with the Latin American Studies Program and the Center for Migration and Diaspora Studies

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

7th Street Concerts is a dynamic new classical music series located in the heart of uptown Charlotte. Their third season opens with a journey across oceans and centuries featuring the luminous sounds of music from Latin and South America and Spain spanning five centuries. Through soaring voices, period instruments, and evocative storytelling, this program reimagines Mary and Joseph’s search for refuge as a timeless reflection of today’s migrants traveling al norte led by hope. Festive, sacred, and secular works come to life in a performance that bridges cultures, centuries, and our shared human longing. Join singers Nick Garza and Andrea Walker, with an ensemble of early instruments, for a radiant holiday concert that celebrates both cultural roots and the universal search for home.

Festivities begin at 5:30 with a complimentary pre-concert Happy Hour followed by the concert. The music will last about 75min with no intermission, and will conclude with more drinks and snacks on us, plus a chance to meet and mingle with the artists. Free parking included.

This is a 5K, Kid's Fun Run, and Festival to create awareness for mental health. A fun and empowering event for all ages and abilities.  Enjoy delicious food, small business vendors, engage and explore mental health and well-being resources all while creating awareness for mental health. 

SHC's Warm Soles Night Walk offers an inspiring opportunity to step into the shoes of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Guests will immerse themselves in an evening filled with real stories and a powerful mission moment that will leave you feeling moved and motivated. Register to walk, make a donation, and help create lasting change—one step at a time

Chefs of Charlotte brings the area’s top chefs together for an evening to offer their signature cuisine to a limited number of guests in an intimate and exclusive setting. Each chef, designing their own menu and table setting, prepares a five-course dinner, complete with complimentary wines for one table of 10 guests. Please join us for an exquisite evening of fine dining while you support affordable housing and supportive services for Charlotte’s most vulnerable neighbors.

SHC’s Brewers Ball brings the area’s top breweries, food trucks, and entertainment together to support affordable
housing and supportive services for Charlotte’s homeless neighbors! Brewers Ball guests will visit each station to enjoy tastings while networking with neighbors! Join us for a fun evening hosted by the best breweries in our area while you support affordable housing and supportive services for Charlotte’s homeless neighbors.

Born into a family of sharecroppers, Elizabeth Coleman’s life took root in the field but ascended to unbelievable heights in the sky. One of 13 siblings, Bessie weathered segregation, racism, and financial barriers before cementing her place as a pioneer in the field of aviation. Far above the clouds, where “the air is the only place free from prejudice,” she blazed a path as Queen Bess, the first African-American woman and first woman of Native-American descent to hold a pilot’s license.

One-Act, approx. 60 min. | For ages 9+

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Nov 15: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Nov 16: 2 & 4 PM

The International Holiday Bazaar is an award-winning annual fundraiser hosted by Wedgewood Church: A Social Justice Community for Refugee Support Services, celebrating global culture, community, and compassion. Recently recognized as “Best Event for a Good Cause” in Queen City Nerve’s 2025 Best in the Nest Awards, and with Wedgewood also honored as “Best Church”, the Bazaar continues to grow as one of Charlotte’s most meaningful holiday traditions. Featuring artisans from around the world, the event offers meaningful holiday shopping where every purchase supports refugee resettlement and community programs in Charlotte.​

What to Expect
- Shop for beautiful, handcrafted holiday gifts
- Enjoy cultural performances and festive music
- Snack on treats from around the world
- Connect with local refugees and support a great cause

Why It Matters
All proceeds from this event benefit Refugee Support Services, helping fund programs that empower and uplift refugee families right here in Charlotte.

Free Admission - Everyone is Welcome!

Bring your friends and family, shop for meaningful holiday gifts, and celebrate the season while making a difference in the lives of our newest neighbors.

Join us for a free screening of Charlotte Seven, a powerful documentary following Rev. Dr. Julia Robinson Moore and community leaders as they restore dignity to forgotten African American burial grounds in Charlotte. This 25-minute film reveals how honoring the past can heal the present and help us build a better future together.

Filmed over four years as part of the Pathways For Peace Project, Charlotte Seven highlights the hidden legacies of historic Charlotte churches. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A panel and community reflection.

All are welcome. Bring a friend.

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 7:00–8:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00)
Location: Providence Presbyterian Church
Cost: Free (RSVP requested)
RSVP: https://givebutter.com/charlotteseven
Light refreshments provided.

Step into a glowing, snow-dusted wonderland with the debut of Snow Days, a one-of-a-kind indoor winter experience in Charlotte, NC, opening Saturday, November 22 and running through the winter holidays.

Snow Days is a family-friendly winter experience designed to inspire awe, nostalgia and wonder—perfect for anyone looking for indoor winter activities in Charlotte or things to do in Charlotte when it’s cold.

Highlights of Snow Days
* Aurora Borealis Experience – Walk beneath the dazzling Northern Lights in a peaceful winter scene. It’s a moment of stillness and awe in the heart of Charlotte’s newest indoor winter wonderland.
* Sock Skating Rink – Enjoy a fun indoor skating activity for all ages—no ice required! Visitors slip off their shoes and glide across a frictionless rink, making this one of the most unique indoor winter attractions in Charlotte.
* Nature & Animals in Winter – Explore how animals adapt to the cold through migration, hibernation and other survival strategies. See fascinating museum specimens like the Arctic fox, Humboldt penguin and snowy owl, and experience a blend of science and winter discovery in Charlotte.
* The Inuit: Life, Culture and Survival – Build a traditional-style igloo and explore fascinating artifacts and stories of resilience from Inuit communities who have thrived in Arctic climates for generations.
* The Snowflake: Research, Art and Folklore – Marvel at intricate snowflake photography, design virtual snowflakes, and learn how snow has inspired both science and storytelling across time. It’s a beautiful mix of art, science and winter magic.
* Hygge: Human Comfort for Survival – Relax in a cozy nook styled after the Danish and Norwegian tradition of hygge, celebrating the warm, cozy side of winter with soft lighting, music, blankets and books—an ideal spot for a winter day indoors in Charlotte.

Science & Sips: Beer Glass Etching at Sycamore Brewing

Join us for a special Science & Sips at Sycamore Brewing in South End as we raise a glass to science during this interactive workshop where you’ll learn the chemistry behind glass etching while customizing your very own beer glass.

Whether you’re crafting a gift or designing your new favorite drinking glass, it’s the perfect blend of art, science, and social sipping.

No lab coat required—just bring your curiosity and your taste for fun!

Each ticket includes one glass to etch and a drink ticket redeemable for a beer.

You’re invited to join us monthly when Discovery Place Science stays open after hours for adults only. Grab a cocktail, encounter an animal, see a science show and get hands-on in our labs with 1,000 of your closest friends!

Dance to the music or chill in our 7-story Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre for a documentary or planetarium show. Grab a date or a group of friends and make the night your own!

Our reimagined monthly series lets you experience the Museum after hours in a grown-up, kids-free environment. Create an evening all your own by adding cocktails and upgraded experiences when you arrive.

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.

Join us to commemorate World AIDS Day by remembering and honoring those we’ve lost to the virus and committing to the work that still needs to be done to fight HIV/AIDS in our community.

Networking • Hors d’oeuvres • Picture Walk • Candlelight Vigil • Local Voices • Live Art

Keynote Speaker: Derek Spencer, Executive Director Gilead Sciences

The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

Fly High! Watch Rudolph soar above the audience as we kick off the holidays in spectacular fashion.

One-Act, approx. 60 min. / For all ages

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Nov 22: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Nov 23: 2 & 4 PM
Fri, Nov 28: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Nov 29: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Nov 30: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Dec 6: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Dec 7: 11 AM & 2 PM
Sat, Dec 13: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Dec 14: 11 AM & 2 PM
Fri, Dec 19: 7 PM
Sat, Dec 20: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Dec 21: 2 & 4 PM
Mon, Dec 22: 11 AM & 2 PM
Tues, Dec 23: 11 AM & 2 PM

ASL-Interpreted Show: Sat, Dec 6 at 3 PM
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Sun, Dec 21 at 4 PM

Hope. Now available in a vending machine.

Giving to charity is as easy as buying a candy bar: select an item, type the number, tap your card.

A "vending machine for good," the Giving Machine lets visitors "purchase" real items for people in need -- everything from laundry detergent and diapers for local families to livestock and education supplies for communities worldwide. Each card represents a tangible act of giving, and 100% of every donation goes directly to participating charities: Ada Jenkins Center, American Red Cross, Church World Service, Classroom Central, Common Heart, and MiraVia.

Find the Light the World Giving Machine on the first floor of Carolina Place Mall, between Belk and Dick's Sporting Goods. Open November 19-December 7.

Come experience the joy of giving this season. Buy a gift. Change a life.

Giving Machine 2025 calendar of free entertainment and activities can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0gowv2mo2tpr3swh1sxdx/EventCalendar_2025.png?rlkey=2sn4k4v82uyxf08oh8toruuo5&st=x9tlzm11&dl=0

See how the Giving Machine works: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9zmfglhyqyszb29xv877w/AL6QywRqm__HHSowP90LQ7E?rlkey=wbzymxgn7vntgi5tdqfln7ht4&st=0mnxedgx&dl=0

"The Invented Indigenous Histories of Appalachian Show Caves"
Dr. Chelsea Fisher, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of South Carolina

Show caves – caves operated as commercial attractions - have been a fixture of Appalachian tourism since the nineteenth century. In this talk, Dr. Fisher will examine Appalachian show caves as a technology of colonialism, which extended principles of terra nullius (“nobody’s land”) underground by casting caves as empty wastes and then filling them with settler fantasies about Indigenous culture and history. Through an exploration of Gilded Age and Victorian-era show cave guidebooks, souvenirs, literature, and other memorabilia, Fisher will show how seemingly innocuous tourist traps reproduce settler fantasies, and discuss how expelling these fantasies can make room for the restoration of anti-colonial and Indigenous histories to subterranean realms.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4kTlxXF