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Get ready to go behind the scenes like never before! Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2 PM for our brand-new Facebook Live series, Tune in Tuesday.

This interactive experience brings you closer to the science center with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, fun facts you won’t hear anywhere else, and special features on the people, animals, and exhibits that make our center so unique.

Best of all, you’re part of the show! Ask questions in real time, connect with our team, and dive deeper into the science that sparks your curiosity.


Set your reminders and get ready to tune in. We can’t wait to go live with YOU!

Explore the Matter That Shapes Our World and Beyond

Experience the science of solids, liquids, and gas! Don’t miss the mesmerizing behavior of non-Newtonian fluids in action!

Planetarium Show Schedule for the event includes:

• 11:00 AM – Molecularium: Riding Snowflakes

• 2:30 PM – Molecularium: Riding Snowflakes

• 3:30 PM – The Incredible Sun



Special Guest Speaker:

Explore the unknown and expand your cosmic perspective with Appalachian State University’s Elise Weaver. Journey into the latest discoveries in cosmology as we unravel one of science’s greatest mysteries, dark matter and dark energy. Though they make up the vast majority of our universe, they remain largely invisible and unexplained. Discover the evidence behind their existence, how they shape the structure and fate of the cosmos, and what scientists are uncovering about their true nature.


All special activities are included with Science Center admission.

Get ready to design, build, and battle! Join CSC staff and volunteers for a hands-on, three-session experience where you’ll create your own 1 lb. combat robot from the ground up. Learn real-world skills like construction and soldering, then put your creation to the test in an epic final showdown!

2026 Schedule:

• April 26

• May 3

• May 17 – Final Competition (starts at 1:30 PM)All materials are included with registration. Teams of up to four can work together (adult participation required; recommended for younger participants).


Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Secure your spot before they’re gone!

Welcome to the streets of 1950s New York City--where gamblers chase luck, missionaries chase souls, and love shows up when you least expect it.

Guys and Dolls is one of Broadway‘s most beloved musicals, packed with unforgettable songs like "Luck be a Lady," "Sit Down, You’re Rockin' the Boat," and "A Bushel and a Peck."

Our cast is made up of local performers who bring extraordinary talent, energy and heart to the stage. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals, see dazzling dance numbers, and laugh all night long.

This year we are excited to announce that our Saturday 7:30 PM performance will have an ASL interpreter and designated seating. We’ll see you at the theater!

May 14-16, 2026
605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

TreesCharlotte invites you to this FREE, family-friendly celebration packed with trees, art, music, and hands-on fun. Celebrate Earth Month and National Arbor Day with tree-themed crafts, DJ, free tree seedlings, arboriculture activities, and an eco-market featuring local, environmentally focused nonprofits and businesses.

In this 2-hour demonstration, participants will join April Simmons to learn various mixed media techniques and processes.

April will demonstrate how she builds out her composition in Photoshop and then moves to acrylics, oils and the other mediums used to create her work.

Get ready for a night of trivia, laughs, and local pride!


Grab your friends and bring your A-game to WFAE’s Trivia Night at Drift on Lake Wylie! You’ll take on three exciting rounds of questions focused on news and current events, all while enjoying great company and a lively atmosphere.



🎧 Want a leg up? Tuning in to WFAE ahead of time might just give you the edge you need.



Each attendee will receive two drink tickets and enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening.



Registration is limited and required, and teams are capped at 4 people—so don’t wait to sign up!



EVENT DETAILS:

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026

🕕 6:00 p.m. – Registration opens

🕖 7:00 p.m. – Quiz rounds start



Support for this event comes from WFAE members.

Join us on Wednesday, April 29th for the 10th Annual Stop Food Waste Day celebration! This afternoon community event will celebrate the people, ideas, and innovations helping to reduce food waste and build a better food system. Bringing together leaders from across food, agriculture, hospitality, business, nonprofits, and local communities, the program will highlight real solutions that keep good food in our kitchens and communities instead of landfills. The program will also feature youth storytellers and producers sharing how the next generation is helping lead the movement to reduce food waste.

Join us for live music, important conversations, delicious food, and interactive experiences throughout Innovation Barn. You won't want to miss this incredible day!

Event page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-in-charlotte-for-the-10th-annual-stop-food-waste-day-celebration-tickets-1984822191605?aff=oddtdtcreator To register, email Kenzie@FoodTank.com

Join us for a celebration of dance and circus from around the globe. Festivities include performances, dance and circus workshops, and arts & craft workshops such as juggling ball creation!

Saturday, April 25
12pm - 4pm: Family focused programming
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278

Sunday, April 26
12pm - 1pm: Senior focused programming
1pm - 4pm: Family focused programming
14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville

While this event is FREE, space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.

This event is sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

Join us for a celebration of dance and circus from around the globe. Festivities include performances, dance and circus workshops, and arts & craft workshops such as juggling ball creation!

Saturday, April 25
12pm - 4pm: Family focused programming
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278

Sunday, April 26
12pm - 1pm: Senior focused programming
1pm - 4pm: Family focused programming
14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville

While this event is FREE, space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.

This event is sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

What if you couldn’t understand your classmates and teachers?

Nick and his family are leaving their native country of Homeland and moving to America. But upon arrival in the “land of opportunity,” they discover a wildly different culture and are struck by challenges they didn’t expect. In Dennis Foon’s clever play, Nick and his Homelander family speak English while the Americans speak a gibberish language, allowing the audience to experience what it is like to be an outsider overwhelmed by a new place.

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Apr 18: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Apr 19: 2 & 4 PM

ASL-Interpreted Show: Sat, Apr 18 at 3 PM
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Sun, Apr 19 at 4 PM

The Storyteller’s Shift is an engaging conversation featuring Molly Grantham and Sarah Archer exploring the evolving craft of storytelling, journalism, and the path from reporting the news to writing deep personal narratives. Sponsored by the Charlotte Writers Club.

Great poems are not born by autogenesis, or even by a talented muse. They are revised and polished into more perfect being by a craftsperson who takes care to utilize all the tools of the lyric trade to enhance the poem’s potential impact on the reader. In this presentation, we will pay close attention to the visual architecture of poems, their aural structures, effective use of punctuation, evocative imagery and metaphor, balance, proportion, and radiance, and creating a powerful overall impression.

To attend, please register at: https://charlottewritersclub.org/events/monthly-meetings/

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