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Join us for a fun family program to find out which flowers are blooming now and what critters are pollinating them!

We’ll play a game matching spring flowers and pollinators to explore the ecology of plant-insect interactions. We will then use our newfound knowledge to find those bugs and blooms around the gardens in a bingo-style bioblitz.

No registration required. Children of all ages welcome with adult accompaniment
Suggested donation: $5

Want to contribute your finds to science? Join the ecoEXPLORE program! https://www.ecoexplore.net/

Our program will be led by Dr. Annkatrin Rose, an associate professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University and Gardens Advisory Board Member.

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.

The LiveLung Charlotte Chapter brings together people impacted by lung cancer—patients, survivors, care partners, and loved ones—for education, connection, and support.

We meet in person on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am at:

Covenant Presbyterian Church
1000 E. Morehead St
Fellowship Hall Room 205
Charlotte NC 28204

Each meeting features expert speakers sharing the latest information about lung cancer, along with time to connect with others who understand the journey.

This Month’s Topic: "Beyond Scans: A New Way to Monitor Lung Cancer
Guest Speaker: Crystal Hoberg, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

A free lunch is provided, so please register at least 24 hours in advance.
Register here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/lynnlive1/form/CharlotteNCMeetingRegistration/formperma/zWxVAZaLCtH-dhbUYG_h9E3yTzIQQb5RR-SOV1BkXTc

Everyone impacted by lung cancer is welcome.
Education. Community. Empowerment.

Bring a friend, and enjoy a four hour sail around Lake Norman. Ticket price includes the sail, live entertainment, and a dining experience. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide scholarships to the local community and also support Chapter programming. Cruise 1: Day Party on the Water (12pm - 4pm) or
Cruise 2: Sunset Sail under the Stars (7pm - 11pm)

Bring a friend, and enjoy a four hour sail around Lake Norman. Ticket price includes the sail, live entertainment, and a dining experience. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide scholarships to the local community and also support Chapter programming. Cruise 1: Day Party on the Water (12pm - 4pm) or
Cruise 2: Sunset Sail under the Stars (7pm - 11pm)

French artist Marielle Plaisir joins Jen Sudul Edwards, PhD, chief curator and curator of Contemporary Art at The Mint Museum for a conversation about her multidisciplinary artistic practice, including painting, installation, tapestry, fashion, and public art.

The conversation will examine themes of beauty, humanity, identity, and storytelling across mediums. Plaisir will discuss how painting informs her broader creative vision and how different materials allow her to expand and deepen her narrative practice.

The evening will include a moderated conversation followed by audience Q&A.

Cash bar and reception opens at 6 PM, followed by the 7 PM artist talk.

Join the Rapha Way Foundation for our 2nd Annual Legacy Lap, a community wellness walk celebrating health, connection, and the power of coming together. What started as an inaugural vision to unite Charlotte and surrounding area has grown into a beloved tradition, and this year we're inviting even more neighbors, families, seniors, and friends to walk with us.

Unleash your inner artist and engineer in Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, an immersive exhibition by world-renowned artist Sean Kenney.

Produced by Imagine with science content developed by Science North, Brick Masters Studio features over 100 sculptures built with over 2 million LEGO® pieces, inviting guests to explore the intersection of art, science and engineering. Hands-on build challenges, real-world engineering concepts and insights into the artistic process show how imagination and innovation come together to create something extraordinary.

Join us for the grand opening of our stage with hometown favorite, The Adam Church Band!
Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with the ribbon-cutting and remarks set for 5 p.m. Music starts at 5:30 p.m.
* Beer and wine available for purchase. Picnics welcome
* Please note, no dogs or glass containers in the Gardens
* Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating

Presented by CW Home and Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Kyle Horton opens.

The Roots in the Garden concert series also features visual artists, with their work auctioned off at the end of the evening, and will continue on Thursday evenings throughout the summer: June 18, July 16, July 30, and Aug. 20.

Admission is a $5 suggested donation. All proceeds will support the Gardens’ mission to promote the benefits of native plants and healthy ecosystems, and provide a community green space in the heart of the High Country.

Join us for an extraordinary evening where art, sustainability, and high fashion converge. This much-anticipated annual fundraiser and runway show features over 400 distinguished guests and celebrates creativity through the transformation of retired ArtPop Artist Cohort billboard vinyls into stunning, wearable works of art!

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at our Community Art Market at Burial Beer Co.! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at our Community Art Market at Le Méridien Charlotte! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at our Community Art Market at Burial Beer Co.! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Join Amelia Old, author of "100 Things to Do in South Carolina Before You Die," for a conversation about the people and places that shape South Carolina. This program moves beyond a list of destinations, focusing on how places are experienced through the stories, history, and communities connected to them. Amelia will share how the book came together, what guided her selections across the state, and what she discovered along the way.

Hosted at the Native American Studies Center, the discussion will also highlight the importance of preserving cultural history and the role places like the Native American Studies Center play in deepening our understanding of the region.

Free and open to the public, the program will conclude with a Q&A and book signing.

DOBERMANS & DRAFTS 🐶 🍻 ✈️

Join us at Pilot Brewing on Saturday, June 14th from 2–6PM for an afternoon of cold beer, wagging tails, and some truly adorable Dobermans looking for forever homes!

We’re teaming up with Dogwood Doberman Rescue, to help their adoptable dogs meet their future co-pilots. Whether you’re actively looking to adopt or just want to hang out while drinking beer for a good cause, this is the event for you.

PLUS — $1 from every draught beer sold during the event will be donated directly to Dogwood Doberman Rescue

And because no great Saturday should happen on an empty stomach, T&J Deliciousness will be on site serving up food all afternoon

A few important notes:

🐶 No same-day adoptions

🐶 On-site Applications welcome for Fosters and Adopters

🐶 Come learn more about the breed, rescue process, and ways to support

🐶 Drink beer. Eat good food. Meet Dobermans. Support rescue.

Sounds like a pretty great Saturday to us.

ROAR into Father’s Day fun at our Dinos, Donuts & Dads event on June 20th from 9:00–10:00 AM at Catawba Science Center!

Enjoy early access to our DINOSAURS! Exhibit, dino-themed activities, a fossil hunt, raffle prizes, and more. Donuts, juice, and coffee will be provided, and your ticket includes access to all CSC exhibits beginning at 10:00 AM.

Bring your favorite dinosaur-loving dad and make unforgettable memories together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Commonwealth, the new mixed-use development in Plaza Midwood

We’ll walk at a leisurely pace and stop along the way to learn more about what makes this area unique.

Hear from neighborhood residents and community planners as we discover this model redevelopment and all the things that make it a great example of sustainable urban development. We’ll highlight the dozens of design decisions that make it such an exciting example of what we need more of in Charlotte – from the street design, the mix of uses, to the parking and more!.

We’ll make a stop where you can treat yourself to an ice cream or smoothie. The tour will end in the heart of Plaza Midwood’s business district just in time for the annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas opening ceremony

When: 10:00am – 12:00pm (2 hours) on Saturday, June 20th 2026.

Where: Meet at The Rowe at Commonwealth apartments. Parking validation in the deck (same address) will be available at check-in. Carpooling, biking, and walking are encouraged. Street parking will likely be very limited due to the Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas. CATS bus routes #9, 17 and the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar serve the area.

Cost: The standard ticket is $19 and supports Sustain Charlotte’s work. If this isn’t feasible for you — or if you’d like to donate more — we have a “Choose Your Price” option. Everyone is welcome!

How to prepare: Dress for the weather and your comfort. Remember a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses. All participants must sign a liability waiver.

We’ll provide light grab-and-go snacks and drinks at the start.

Join us for 2 fun-filled evenings with the Hickory Crawdads this summer!

Claim up to 4 FREE tickets at the Crawdads Box Office with your CSC Membership Card. Be sure to stop by our booth before the game for some hands-on science activities, then settle in for first pitch at 7:00 PM. Stick around after the game for an exciting fireworks show to cap off the night!


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rasAnubhavam - Spring Concert # 2 :

Padams & Javalis are synonymous with Smt T Brinda's and Smt T Muktha's style of music and the entire Smt Veena Dhanammal Bani as a whole. The grandson of T. Brinda, Thiruvarur Girish presents an evening filled with tradition and culture, a collection of padams and jaavalis on May 9, 2026. (5-7 PM)
Padams lend aesthetic beauty to dance whether Bharatanatyam or Kuchipudi unfolding from within the nuances of emotions, transforming the art form into a visual feast. Some of the exponents from traditional families of dancers and musicians were renowned for their presentations of these bhava filled musical compositions.

Javalis are livelier than padams, usually sung in madhyama kaalam. Javalis may not have an anupallavi, but have a pallavi and charanams. They may not be as serious in nature as padams. Javalis are usually composed in popular ragas, and their lyrical quality is apt for the general setting of a lively earth mood.

Explore handcrafted jewelry, baskets, beadwork, pottery, and more traditional and contemporary creations from Native American artists around the region!

Held in conjunction with See Lancaster’s annual Red Rose Festival, this event is free and open to the public.