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USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center hosts events in conjunction with the 2025 South Carolina Humanities Festival, including a mini pop-up art market, take-and-make corn husk doll kits, a Native American artifact ID session, a lecture about sites and artifacts telling the story of the state’s Indigenous peoples prior to the arrival of Europeans, and a longleaf pine needle basketry workshop. Events are free and open to the public!

For a complete list of events at the Center, visit www.nativeamericanstudies.org

Enjoy a beautiful fall day at ANSWER Scholarship’s Fall Festival. Your ticket includes great food from Noble Smoke, festive live music from singer and guitarist David Porter, face painting for the kids, and outdoor games for everyone.

Our festival raffle items are in abundance, including a family 4-pack to the Renaissance Festival, two day-passes to the Whitewater Rafting Center, and a private wine class for 20 from Total Wine and More.

This annual fundraiser supports ANSWER Scholarship and its scholarship recipients—mothers who are pursuing college degrees while raising families. Join us for an afternoon that combines connection, purpose, and impact.

Sip. Savor. Support. Raise a glass to help support our local cancer community. Join 24 Foundation for an exceptional evening of curated bourbons, whiskeys, wines and chef-prepared small bites. This unforgettable night of fine sips and flavorful bites directly benefits local cancer navigation and survivorship programs. Guests must be 21 or older.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Mountain Island Paddle + Cleanup! We will paddle 1.4 miles from the Riverbend Boat Ramp to Mountain Island, where we will pick up litter and clean up the island.

The event is free, but paddle board rentals are $20.

You are welcome to attend with your own equipment. Or, if you don't wish to paddle you can still participate and help us clean up the park near the boat ramp.

If you don't need a rental, please still register under General Admission so we know how many people to expect!

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 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/

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.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of choral and orchestral brilliance as Caritas A Cappella Ensemble, the Christ Church Choir and guest instrumentalists unite for a powerful and moving performance. Under the shared direction of Jeremy Mims of Caritas and Owen Peck and Katie Lehman of Christ Episcopal Church, this concert promises a captivating blend of vocal and instrumental mastery featuring Benjamin Britten, Elaine Hagenberg, Roxanna Panufnik and Rosephanye Powell.

Join us for a meaningful evening together in your community celebrating the important work that International House does for our foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors. Enjoy wine, beer & international tapas, a wide array of silent auction items, and strong connections with your community. Yes, we will dance!

Step into a regal evening of style and luxury, under the stars. Indulge in a welcome cocktail hour with Veuve Clicquot and exclusive shopping pop-ups, enjoy the premiere of Vestique’s seasonal must-haves, and sip Aura Rooftop Fashion Show–themed cocktails. The evening also features a live auction of luxury experiences, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Channing’s Joy Foundation.

Witches Night Out at the Waverly Wine Walk is a night of fun, shopping, and wine. Explore participating boutiques while enjoying special offers, discounts, and swag. Guests are encouraged to wear their best costumes for a chance to win giveaway prizes.

Tickets are available for $20 early bird and $30 regular. All ticket sales support Carolina P.A.W.S., an organization dedicated to helping abandoned and abused cats and dogs find loving homes.

Each ticket includes a swag bag and wine pours at participating boutiques, including Athleta, Urbane South, Ivy & Leo, fab'rik, Mainstream Boutique, and Scout & Molly's. Check-in takes place at a yellow tent by the splash pad on The Terrace at Waverly, located in front of the Hilton Garden Inn.

Faculty from across the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at UNC Charlotte are enthusiastic about bringing you a whole week of presentations and discussions about Artificial intelligence (AI). From stand alone apps to sophisticated computer programming systems, it is used to replicate cognitive processes in almost every industry and academic discipline. Like human intelligence, AI can analyze, organize and dispense information super quickly—even faster than what humans can coordinate individually. Why AI in the humanities and earth and social sciences? Because it has profound implications on how humans choose to use and be affected by the technology. Times and locations vary through the week. See the complete schedule and registration links.

Sylvester Johnson, Ph.D. (Northwestern University) will examine the global dimensions of technology innovation to explain the future intersection of AI and human engineering. The rise of generative AI is demonstrating the ability of machine intelligence to transform virtually every aspect of our global society. Intelligent machines now assist in diagnosing disease, tutoring students in advanced subjects, and even discovering new research insights across multiple fields of study. At the same time, advances in genomic research and genetic engineering are yielding extraordinary possibilities in health care and biotech. Drawing on his experience as a human-centered technologist and founding CEO of a public benefit company, Johnson will suggest a possible way forward for governing the uncertain future of a technological society.│religiousstudies.charlotte.edu
Monday, Oct. 20; 6 p.m., with a reception at 5 p.m.; J. Murrey Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room
This event launches AI Week; Read more and register.

Celebrate the beginning of 2026 from a mile high! The New Year’s “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge” event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park before regular operating hours and to hopefully witness a captivating sunrise from the Mile High Swinging Bridge – the first of 2026! This event costs $50 for general admission, $35 for children (ages 4-12) and $25 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Limited to 150 participants.

The Southeast Regional Conference on Mental Health is the inaugural mental health conference hosted by Mental Health America of Central Carolinas. This full-day event will convene more than 300 professionals, students, advocates, and community leaders to address urgent challenges in mental health and identify actionable strategies that improve outcomes across our region.

Join us at Ray Evernham's AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show, November 22, for a day filled with classic cars, live music, and good vibes!

NEW DATE - AmeriCarna LIVE moves to the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving!

Ray Evernham’s 13th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show, presented by MSC Industrial Supply Co. and Featherlite Trailers, will be held Saturday, November 22. The show, traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is moving to the weekend prior to the holiday this year. AmeriCarna LIVE is open to all styles of cars and held at Trane Technologies North American Corporate Headquarters in Davidson, NC.

100% of the proceeds from AmeriCarna LIVE will be donated to the Evernham Family - Racing for a Reason Foundation and go to support the IGNITE community centers operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina in Davidson, and Raleigh for young adults with autism.

Ticket prices remain the same for 2025:

Early-bird registration is $25/car through 11:59 p.m. on October 31.
VIP packages are available for the weekend and Saturday only.
Admission for spectators is $5. Kids 6 and under are free.
After November 1, registration increases to $30 per car.
Online registration ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19.
Cars can register day of the event at the front gate for $30 per car.

Day of Event (November 22) schedule:

Gates open at 7 a.m. for cars
Gates open at 9 a.m. for spectators

Interested in volunteering at the show? Other questions? Email us at stephanie@rayevernham.com.

Help us celebrate the launch of Crown Bucha!

Join us Saturday, September 13th, for yoga at Lenny Boy Brewing, sponsored by Charlotte Water!

Crown Bucha is a brand-new, locally brewed kombucha born from a unique partnership between Lenny Boy Brewing Co., Xylem, and Charlotte Water.
Here's what's flowing:
* Yoga starts at 10 AM, bring your mat!
* FREE for the first 100 attendees
* Enjoy a 5-oz Crown Bucha sampler
* Fun swag + Crown Bucha prize giveaways
* Learn all about QC Water at our info booth

Bring your friends, your mat, and your thirst for good vibes & good bucha!

Written, Choreographed, and Directed by UNC Charlotte Students

Gather Again is a collection of six original works by UNC Charlotte students: five one-act plays and an original dance piece. Touching on themes of identity, love, family, loyalty, and resilience, this celebration of new works will be directed, designed, managed, and performed by students. The show represents the culmination of nearly a year of writing, workshops, and readings under the guidance of Professor of Theatre Lynne Conner.

Tickets are $8-$18 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.