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Who do you trust when every story has three sides? “Actually”, an edge-of-your-seat two-person play by Anna Ziegler, explores the complicated issues of sexual consent, race, and gender. The Los Angeles Times describes it as “Gripping. Beautifully rendered and complex. Destined to trigger discussion.”

The story follows Amber and Tom, two Princeton freshmen whose lives change after a possibly non-consensual sexual encounter. Named a Critic's Pick by New York Magazine and Time Out NY, the play uses a direct, confrontational style to show both sides of one night. This thought-provoking drama is ideal for college students, adults, and anyone facing the challenges of finding the truth in 2026. Directed by Amy Wada and featuring Dionte Darko and Luna Mackie.

Running April 25-May 3 at Armour Street Theatre in Davidson

Recommended for ages 17+. Contains adult content and frank discussions of sexual assault.

Show Info: https://www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org/shows/actually

Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=315541

Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 26, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 30, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 1, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 2, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
May 3, 2026, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

House of Mercy, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, invites the community to join us for the 31st Annual WALK for AIDS on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in Belmont, NC. For more than three decades, this annual event has united individuals, families, faith communities, businesses, and local partners in support of people living with HIV/AIDS.

This year’s fundraising goal is $25,000 to support House of Mercy’s mission of empowering people living with HIV/AIDS in their transformation toward a more independent life through housing, case management, and supportive services. Funds raised directly sustain critical programs that promote stability, improve health outcomes, and combat stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS.

Check-In: 9:00 a.m. at the Stone Shelter on the Sacred Heart Campus in Belmont, NC
Walk Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Route: Participants choose a 1-mile or 2-mile option through historic downtown Belmont
Closing ceremony: 1:00 pm

Walkers of all ages are invited to participate by registering to walk, forming a team, becoming an event sponsor, volunteering, donating, or spreading the word. Following the walk, attendees will enjoy music by DJ Buddy Love, community vendors, prize giveaways, confidential HIV/STD Testing, and a small reception to celebrate the collective impact of the day. Awards will also be presented for the top individual fundraiser, the team with the most members, and the biggest cheer/pep spirit. This event provides an opportunity not only to raise funds, but to build meaningful connections and stand in solidarity with some of our most vulnerable neighbors.

House of Mercy envisions a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Every step taken and every dollar raised strengthens our shared commitment to ensuring that people living with HIV/AIDS have access to safe housing, compassionate care, and supportive services.

To register or learn more about the 31st Annual WALK for AIDS, please visit thehouseofmercy.org/events.

Media Contact:
Peytan Medlock
Communications & Development Specialist
(704) 825- 4711 ext. 6
pmedlock@thehouseofmercy.org

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy's a satirical comedy film directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell. Set in the 1970s, it follows top-rated San Diego news anchor Ron Burgundy, whose career and male-dominated newsroom are threatened by the arrival of an ambitious female co-anchor, Veronica Corningstone.

Rated PG-13

Friday's a cult classic stoner-comedy starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker as friends in South Central Los Angeles who must hustle to pay a drug dealer $200 by 10 p.m. after smoking his inventory. The film follows their comedic, often tense encounters with neighbors and the local bully, Deebo.

Viewer discretion is advised. This film is rated R.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit's a live-action/animated hybrid film set in 1947 Los Angeles, where cartoon "Toons" live alongside humans. When superstar Roger Rabbit is framed for murdering businessman Marvin Acme, he teams up with a cynical human detective, Eddie Valiant, to prove his innocence and uncover a sinister conspiracy led by the evil Judge Doom.

Rated PG

Shop our wide variety of local favorite and unusual plants, Wing Haven legacy plants, trees and shrubs assisted by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers. All proceeds benefit Wing Haven gardens, programs and educational outreach.

This year, we will be providing free 20-30 min workshops on Friday and Saturday afternoons during the sale. Find the full list of topics and schedule on our website.

Admission to Wing Haven’s gardens is free during the plant sale—donations accepted and appreciated! Enjoy the beautiful spring weather with a stroll through the gardens after shopping plant favorites.

The LEGO Movie's an animated adventure comedy following Emmet Brickowski, an ordinary, rule-following construction worker mistaken for the Special, a prophesied Master Builder. Alongside allies like Wyldstyle and Batman, Emmet battles the tyrannical Lord Business to stop him from gluing the universe into rigid, permanent stasis.


Rated PG

The Charlotte Center hosts the Forum featuring Derek Thompson, staff writer at The Atlantic and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, for a forward-looking conversation on how we can move from a world defined by scarcity to one shaped by abundance. With clarity and optimism, Thompson explores how bold ideas, innovative policies and risk-taking strategies can help us unlock extraordinary growth and possibility.

In this talk, drawn from his book Abundance (co-written with Ezra Klein), Thompson examines how to expand affordable housing, transform energy infrastructure and spark a new wave of technological breakthroughs. He highlights concrete ways businesses and governments can clear barriers to progress—like reducing red tape to accelerate building—and reveals how rethinking our legal, cultural and political paradigms can open the door to an era of abundance.

Calling all divas!

Residency is hosting a sing-along party here at the Carolina Theatre in our lobby on April 11!

Dress in your best sequins and shimmery attire and get ready to scream-sing your favorite pop hits from queens like Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Madonna and more!

A live pianist in the middle of the room, vocals led by the amazingly talented Lynsea and lyrics to these pop-bangers projected on the wall will make this a party you won’t want to miss.

It's your perfect karaoke party -- but everyone sings along together.

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of folk, gospel and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this expansive and singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, together they'll perform iconic songs, including This Land is Your Land, This Train, Just Like a Woman, Angel From Montgomery, Car Wheels On a Gravel Road and more! Coinciding with the country's Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the United States’ founding), Women of Americana will entertain and inspire audiences at a historic moment in our nation’s history.

Spend an evening with Kate Bowler—bestselling author, Duke professor and expert at telling the truth about being human—in conversation with Charlotte's Christ Church Rev. Chip Edens. Together, they'll discuss joy that doesn’t require us to pretend everything's fine. Expect laughter, honesty and the rare relief of hearing the truth: You can’t always be happy, but you can be joyful, anyway.

Included in the admission price, each attendee will receive a pre-signed copy of Joyful, Anyway.

When an FBI agent goes undercover at the Miss United States pageant, she finds herself navigating gowns, glitz and an unexpected dose of heart in this beloved Sandra Bullock comedy.

Rated PG-13

Note: this is a screening of the listed film

Join us at Wing Haven for an evening of special wines while strolling through our gardens to kick off the annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.

Enjoy a tasting of fine wines staged throughout Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary and the SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden and learn from our garden staff and volunteers about the history of each garden area with insightful detail of the flora and fauna that surround you.

Price includes tastings of fine wines with curated paired bites, hosted garden conversation, live music, and (1) ticket to the Gardeners' Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.

Many thanks to title sponsor Garrett P. Nelson Studio

Photo credit: Daniel Coston Photography

Pay What You Can Night for the Velveteen Rabbit! All proceeds go to our Non-profit Partner, Thompson CFF (https://www.thompsoncff.org/) Pay What You Can Performance: Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30 pm Suggested donation: $10 per person (any amount accepted). General admission only, with donations collected at the door (cash or credit). The Velveteen Rabbit April 24 - May 3, 2026 Book by Scott Davidson Based on the Novel by Margery Williams Directed By Jill Bloede "The Velveteen Rabbit" is a timeless children's classic that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. This heartwarming story follows the journey of a toy rabbit who longs to become "real" through the power of love and imagination. With themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative nature of love, this enchanting tale continues to resonate with people of all ages. Tickets for regular performance dates at https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/.../2025-2026-the...

Why let the truth get in the way of a good story? That is a question THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT explores when Davidson Community Players presents this contemporary, fast-paced comedy April 9 through April 26, 2026, at the Armour Street Theatre.

Directed by Frannie Williams, the play explores the ethics of journalism and the fine line between fact and interpretation as it follows a young Harvard-educated fact checker who clashes with a celebrated writer over an essay that could save a struggling New York magazine. As their battle over details intensifies, the debate becomes both hilarious and thought-provoking, a dynamic that feels especially relevant in today’s social media-driven culture. Evening performances begin at 7:30 pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Recommended ages 15 and up.

Oedipus El Rey
Written by Luis Alfaro

Directed by Rod Oden
https://www.threebonetheatre.com/events/2526/oedipus-el-reys

Starring
Kelvin Jones-Fernandez* is OEDIPUS/CORO #6
Stacy Fernandez* is Jocasta
Pedro Lugo* is LAIUS/CORO #4/EL HUESERO
Eddy Sanchez is CREON/CORO #3/TECOLOTE #3/ESFINGE #3
Luis Medina is TIRESIAS/CORO #5
David Franco* is CORO #1/EL SOBADOR/TECOLOTE #1/EL MISTICO/ESFINGE #1
Ricardo Nogueria* is CORO #2/TELCOLOTE #2/EL CURANDERO/ ESFINGE #2
*denotes Three Bone Theatre debut

May 1-17, 2026
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.​

Performances will be held at
Arts Factory
1545 W. Trade St

As he approaches the end of a lengthy prison sentence, Oedipus is ready to taste his long-awaited freedom. But liberation comes at a price, and life on the outside proves its own kind of prison ruled by a cruel and violent fate. Based on Sophocles’ classic tale, Oedipus El Rey is an urgent examination of modern institutions, social barriers and the power of storytelling for those bold enough to challenge the gods of our time.
Oedipus El Rey is published as part of The Greek Trilogy of Luis Alfaro. Based on Sophocles' Electra and Oedipus, and Euripides' Medea, Alfaro's Electricidad, Oedipus El Rey, and Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles platform the concerns of the Chicano and wider Latino communities in Los Angeles and New York through ancient drama. Three Bone Theatre is proud to produce all three works of this trilogy across three seasons.
Community Partner Organization: Enlace

"An adaptation that feels both urgently relevant and timeless…Alfaro illuminates the ancient themes of the Oedipus story in thrillingly modern ways, giving us a new appreciation for the myth.” - THEATREMANIA

“…OEDIPUS EL REY dazzles…[it] strikes to the bone of one of our more disturbing ancient legends and gives it new, breathtakingly vital life.” - SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS


“What Sophocles left offstage—the violence, the sex—[OEDIPUS EL REY] confidently stages…This gives [the play] swagger, oomph and economy... a grim and dynamic reminder that…stories matter, old ones and new ones, true ones and fake ones.” - NEW YORK TIMES

Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s celebrated musical from June 17 - 28 at Duke Family Performance Hall in Davidson, NC. Set in mid-century Argentina, Evita follows the unforgettable story of Eva Perón, Argentina’s remarkable First Lady, and her journey from poverty to fame. Audiences will be blown away by a powerhouse cast of local actors, dancers, and singers, along with dazzling visuals and choreography, and a Tony Award-winning musical score that features timeless classics like “Buenos Aires” and “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” This is one event you don’t want to miss this summer.

Join Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter for a vibrant, family-friendly community market in Charlotte! Shop local vendors offering fashion, accessories, handmade goods, food, and more while supporting a great cause. This outdoor event brings together culture, community, and small businesses for an afternoon of connection and fun.

📅 May 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC

Free and open to the public.

The Upper Midlands Chorale is a community-based ensemble dedicated to inspiring and uniting audiences through the performance of distinguished choral literature. Composed of talented singers from across the region, the Chorale is committed to musical excellence, presenting programs that reflect both tradition and artistic depth.
Join the Upper Midlands Chorale for “A Festival of Hymns” on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Woodhaven Baptist Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director M. Myron Walker, II, this concert will feature works by noted composers including Roy V. Magers, Lloyd Larson, Carol Cymbala, Mark Hayes, and Kurt Carr.
This thoughtfully curated program will highlight timeless hymnody and classic choral works, offering an evening of rich musical expression and a meaningful concert experience for all audiences.

Jazz vocalist Karla Harris is whipping up something special this Mother’s Day — a concert that tastes like home and grooves like a secret family recipe. From songs off her new album to timeless favorites, she’s got all the right ingredients for an afternoon filled with love, swing, and soulful spice. Alongside jazz standards you know and love, Karla folds in ’70s R&B and pop classics, blending them with jazz for an irresistible mix of songs to enjoy.

Bring mom, bring the family, and let the music be the icing on the day.