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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)

Learn about lasagna gardening and composting with Clemson Cooperative Extension Agent Abigail Taylor.

Tools and materials will be provided for all activities, but participants are welcome to bring their own small hand tools such as gloves, trowels, clippers if they prefer.

Please direct any questions or comments regarding the series to program organizer and facilitator Professor Claudia Y. Heinemann-Priest at chpriest@mailbox.sc.edu.

Free and open to the public; reservations are strongly encouraged. To register, contact us at (803) 313-7172 or email usclnasp@mailbox.sc.edu.

Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic mistress in his charming converted farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along to provide the alibi. What could possibly go wrong? Everything! Robert is confused by his role, Jacqueline has her own secret lover and decides not to leave, the cook has to pretend to be the mistress and the mistress can’t cook. An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. Full of mistaken identities and rapid-fire dialogue, Don’t Dress for Dinner is a riotous farce seasoned with unexpected twists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a screening of the listed, Titanic (1997), film. Young love blooms on the immense luxury liner as it sails toward its fate in the North Atlantic. Told in flashback from the perspective of an elderly survivor named Rose, the plot centers on the passions that flare when her jilted fiancé seeks revenge over her affair with a spirited pauper named Jack.

Join us for our free, family-friendly Roots in the Garden concert series celebrating live music and community in the heart of Boone!
MAMA (formerly Mama & The Ruckus) is an Asheville blues and soul band fronted by powerhouse vocalist Melissa McKinney. The group has earned a string of accolades over the past few years, winning the 2025 MerleFest Band Competition (after McKinney took home the same prize as a solo artist in 2024) and, most recently, placing 2nd at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
* Beer, wine, and food 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 Barb Linnville, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
The annual 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: 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.

We’d love for you to join us for an unforgettable evening at Brewers Ball 2026 where great beer, delicious food, live entertainment, and community come together for a meaningful cause!
Brewers Ball brings together some of Charlotte’s top breweries, favorite food trucks, and live music for a lively night out all while supporting affordable housing and critical services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness right here in Charlotte.
You’ll have the chance to sip local brews, enjoy tastings from amazing food trucks, experience live entertainment, connect with fellow community members, and help create pathways to housing for individuals and families in our city.
Every ticket helps make a direct impact in keeping families housed and supporting those working toward stable housing.

Public Invitation – I-77 Upcoming Engagement Opportunities



Dear Community Stakeholder,



Thank you for continuing to engage in dialogue around the I-77 South Express Lanes Project!



Your ongoing input, questions, and perspectives are critical to shaping a project that reflects the needs and priorities of the communities it will impact.


There are some key opportunities to engage on the project within the coming days:

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

Tuesday, May 12 Developer Listening Session with Community (1 of 3) 5:30 PM | TMC: 2327 Tipton Drive RSVP

Wednesday, May 13 Developer Listening Session with Community (2 of 3) 8:00 AM | CMGC: Room 267, 600 E 4th Street RSVP

Wednesday, May 13 Developer Listening Session with Community (3 of 3) 5:30 PM | TMC: 2327 Tipton Drive

Tuesday, May 19 Reconnecting the Corridor Summit 5:30 PM | Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: 3400 Beatties Ford Road RSVP

Wednesday, May 20 Reconnecting the Corridor Summit 1:00 PM RSVP & 5:30 PM RSVP | Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: 3400 Beatties Ford Road

Tuesday, May 26 Map Deep Dive (Morehead, 5th Street, Brookshire) 6:00 PM | Virtual RSVP

Thank you for your ongoing engagement.

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The Charlotte Chamber Choir's upcoming concert Coro Accompagnato: An Afternoon of Accompanied Choral Music explores the rich possibilities that emerge when voices and instruments join together. The program highlights how accompaniment has been used to enhance the emotional and artistic depth of choral music through the centuries, uniting works by Shawn Kirchner, Jake Runestad, Elaine Hagenberg and more with beloved classics by Felix Mendelssohn and Johannes Brahms.

From moments of quiet reflection to surges of radiant energy, seasoned audience members and newcomers alike are invited to listen closely and experience the myriad ways accompaniment can uplift, sculpt, and illuminate the choral sound.

Concerts take place Saturday, June 6 at Christ Episcopal Church and Sunday, June 7 at St. John's Episcopal Church, both at 3:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at https://www.charlottechamberchoir.com/calendar - $20 General Admission, with $5 tickets available for students.

For more information, please visit https://www.charlottechamberchoir.com or contact us at charlottechamberchoir@gmail.com.

Join us for an inspiring morning of film, conversation, and community at a special screening of the acclaimed documentary MAKE A CIRCLE. Connect with fellow educators and community partners, explore free resources, and enjoy a light breakfast.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A with members of the filmmaking team and local community leaders.

Who Should Attend?
This event is for anyone who cares about the future of education, equity in the workforce, and the well-being of children and families. Come be part of a community conversation that centers those who care for our youngest citizens and learn how you can support real change.

This is free event, but registration is requested. Please reserve your seat(s) via Eventbrite.

Questions about the event or registration, email Karen Nowak at events@pbsnc.org.

Charlotte Writers Club presents Open Mic Night! There are 12 sign up slots for readers, however, there is a waitlist for the day of and we encourage anyone who is interested to come and bring something to read in case there is there is time. Readers must read their original work and will have 7 minutes to read.

To read, please register at: Charlotte Writers Club/Events

This event is FREE to attend, though we request that everyone please purchase something to support our partner, Mugs Coffee.

Join Kevin Watson of Press 53 and Patricia Thompson of Redhawk Publications for an engaging and informative conversation on The Fine Points of Small-Press Publishing in the 21st Century. Drawing on years of industry experience, these seasoned publishing professionals will discuss what they look for in a manuscript, common red flags that can halt a project before it begins, and what happens once a manuscript is accepted. Learn about the editorial process, expectations placed on authors, and how small publishers and writers collaborate to shape and promote a successful book. This session will offer practical insights into how North Carolina publishers help authors navigate today’s literary landscape, from submission to release, promotion to public appearances.

To attend, please register at: [https://charlottewritersclub.org/events/](General Meeting)

Charlotte Writers Club presents Open Mic Night! There are 12 sign up slots for readers, however, there is a waitlist for the day of and we encourage anyone who is interested to come and bring something to read in case there is there is time. Readers must read their original work and will have 7 minutes to read.

To read, please register at: Charlotte Writers Club/Events
This event is FREE to attend, though we request that everyone please purchase something to support our partner, Mugs Coffee.