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Ready for a smashing good time? Bring the family for pumpkin decorating, then launch your personalized pumpkin through the air using a medieval catapult! Lay siege to a cardboard castle with your pumpkin cannonball.

Pumpkin Chunkin' is included with the purchase of admission. Limit one pumpkin per person while supplies last.

Celebrate the season in the heart of Dilworth while supporting a Charlotte tradition! The Christmas Market Fundraiser at the 12th Step Services Club features local vendors, handcrafted gifts, ornament painting, photos with Santa, and a festive raffle.
Proceeds help keep the doors open at this 77 year-old nonprofit community hub — a place “where hope meets recovery” for countless individuals and families.

Shop local, give back, and share the holiday spirit!

Carrying forward the legacy of New Orleans’ most storied jazz institution, the Preservation Hall Legacy All-Stars bring the Crescent City’s holiday spirit to the Queen City. Expect soulful carols, joyful swing, and the timeless sound of New Orleans traditional jazz in this festive holiday celebration for the whole family. This special weekend benefits our JazzArts Academy programs.
The Preservation Hall All-Stars are the premiere ensemble of the most tenured artists from the greater Preservation Hall musical collective. Each performer bears a unique connection to the earliest practitioners of jazz itself, some by bloodline but all united by the sheer power of tradition. In addition to performing at the Hall weekly and internationally throughout the year, these culture bearers continue to pass the torch to the younger generation through education and music outreach.

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.

Thank you to our JAZZ ROOM contributors: Bank of America, South Arts, Knight Foundation, Arts & Science Council, North Carolina Arts Council, Alice L Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the Infusion Fund.

It's back! Save the date and join us for the best fall festival anywhere around! This family-friendly, SouthPark community event includes hayrides, inflatables, carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy, the world-famous Cake Walk, a children’s costume contest, and more! BBQ plates, hot dog plates, and Kona Ice snow cones will be available for purchase.

This event is free entry and open to all!

Join in a guided sound bath that combines harmonic vocals, live instrumentation, gentle yoga, breathwork, and meditation to help you unwind and reconnect with stillness.

The program begins with light yoga and breath-centered grounding before unfolding into layers of resonant sound, intentional silence, and soothing vocal harmonies. The session concludes with a closing reflection to leave you feeling balanced, calm, and refreshed.

Advice we took, advice we ignored, and the wisdom we wish we’d heard sooner. Mama Said gathers pop, Broadway, and global favorites into a heartfelt, funny, and uplifting concert about the voices that shape us. The Women’s Chorus of Charlotte sings pep talks, tough love, and tender truths—moving from laughter to lump-in-the-throat and back again. Bring the person who gave you your best advice (or the friend who always asks for yours) and celebrate the courage to listen, choose, and love out loud.

📅 SHOW DATES & TIMES

NEWLY ADDED! Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, November 7, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 3:00 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Galilee Center

3601 Central Avenue

Charlotte, NC 28205

Ring in the season with JOY!, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte’s signature holiday celebration. Expect a sparkling mix of stunning singing and playful hijinks you won’t find anywhere else—from the serenity of Morten Lauridsen’s Magnum Mysterium to the feel-good lift of That Christmas Morning Feelin’ (Spirited), capped by the debut of Dan Forrest’s breathtaking arrangement for men’s voices of Angels We Have Heard on High.

Equal parts heart and camp, tradition and surprise, JOY! sweeps from classical to pop and everything in between—wrapped in GMCC’s trademark warmth, wit, and wall-of-sound harmonies. Come for the sparkle, leave humming… with JOY!

Get your seats now—holiday happiness starts here!

Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
Galilee Center
3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Accessibility: The Thursday, December 4th performance at 7:30 PM will feature ASL interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. We’re proud to make JOY! inclusive and welcoming to all.

Join the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, North Carolina Chapter for a wine & cheese reception and talk!

Historian Tom Hanchett offers an overview of Charlotte’s development from its Colonial beginnings to the present, emphasizing the city’s rapid early 20th-century growth as the center of the south’s textile manufacturing region. Guests will learn about neighborhood design in Myers Park by the prolific Boston-based planner John Nolen, and in Eastover by his Charlotte-based, yet regionally and nationally influential protege, Earle Sumner Draper. The lecture also highlights historic landmark homes by key Charlotte architects Louis Asbury, C.C. Hook, and Martin Boyer.

Dr. Tom Hanchett enjoys working with community groups on neighborhood histories, museum exhibitions and walking tours. Educated at Cornell, University of Chicago and UNC Chapel Hill, he is best known for his Charlotte history books Sorting Out the New South City and Affordable Housing in Charlotte. Check out his lively website HistorySouth.org for fresh perspectives on topics ranging from the South’s Rosenwald Schools to Charlotte’s international food scene today. Charlotte Magazine calls him “Charlotte’s Dr. History” and named him a Charlottean of the Year.

Tom’s books will be available for purchase at the event!

Charlotte, prepare to get deliciously strange. For three eerie evenings, October 23–25, the Strange Charlotte Fringe Festival will haunt the Arts Factory near Uptown with the weirdest, the wildest, and the wickedest that the city has to offer.

Comedy, theatre, music, dance, mediums, storytelling, and the indescribable collide in a glorious séance of laughter, gasps, and delightful discomfort. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill performances—they’re bold, bizarre, and utterly unclassifiable.

All events are adult content.

Ever wanted to learn the story behind the artwork in the Center’s galleries? Take a closer look at the artifacts on display? Go behind the scenes of our Special Collections? Now’s your chance!

In conjunction with USCL’s 20th Annual Native American Studies Celebration, NAS Director Dr. Stephen Criswell leads a special anniversary-themed walk-through of the Center’s galleries, discussing the academic program’s history, growth, and scholarship on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Tours are free, but registration is required; limit 30 people per tour.

The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with Harding University High School presents the TurnUp For College Workshop.

College prep event for high school students and parents.

Registration deadline is November 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm

The Charlotte Chamber Choir invites you to Enchanting Echoes, an afternoon of choral music interwoven with chant, on Sunday, November 23 at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

From medieval plainchant and Renaissance masterworks to modern compositions that echo chant's flowing lines, the lasting influence of this tradition unfolds across centuries of choral repertoire. This luminous program includes music by Hildegard von Bingen, Thomas Tallis, and Ola Gjeilo, culminating with one of history's most legendary choral works: Gregorio Allegri's immortal Miserere.

Tickets are available for purchase in advance or at the door ($20 General Admission / $5 Student). Learn more and reserve yours now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enchanting-echoes-tickets-1849058266049?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a special event celebrating the Hope Street Free Clinic (HSFC) and its expansion into Hope Street International Missions (HSIM), which is transforming lives in both Charlotte and Uganda. Learn how our volunteers and students serve communities, provide essential healthcare, and create lasting impact through local and global missions. This is an opportunity to learn more about our journey, be inspired by our work, and support us as we continue to deepen our commitment to serving those in need.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso Nicolaas
Kraster comprise the soulful duo known as ARIELLA & NICOLAAS. With inspirations like Etta
James and Amy Winehouse and stylistic influences including Al di Meola, Paco de Lucía, and
Roy Buchanan. ARIELLA & NICOLAAS captivate audiences with their rich, romantic sound.
From soulful ballads to fiery flamenco to bluesy melodies to electrifying rock, experience an
enchanting show that traverses a multitude of genres and resonates with audiences worldwide.

From Cory Howard, creator of The Campfireball reverse-storytelling show, The Dead Man is a one-of-a-kind live experience that works in collaboration with the audience to create, from thin air, a story about what it means to be alive. Interactive, yes, but introvert friendly, The Dead Man is filled with spontaneous real life stories, imaginative plot twists, and authentic human to human connection (with just a pinch of dark humor), plus a few other surprises. Part of the Charlotte Strange Fest, and paired with Joy Scott’s Gangsta Plants, this is a live performance event that literally will be like no other.

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.

November 12-15 at 7:30 p.m., November 16 at 2 p.m.

Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert, Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin, Don McKellar
Directed by Ann Marie Costa
Musical Direction by Jacquelyn Culpepper
Conducted by Tara Keith
Scenic Design by Anita Tripathi

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.