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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

One of our most beloved annual traditions is back on the big screen. Join us for The Sound of Music, the timeless classic filled with unforgettable songs, sweeping scenery and heartwarming charm — all as part of Our Favorite Things Fest.

Note: this is a screening of the listed film

One of our most beloved annual traditions is back on the big screen. Join us for The Sound of Music Sing-Along, the timeless classic filled with unforgettable songs, sweeping scenery and heartwarming charm — all as part of Our Favorite Things Fest.

Note: this is a screening of the listed film.

CHARLOTTE NC - May 9th 2026
CCM Spring Pottery Festival

Discover the ceramic artistry of 100+ local artists at our Spring 2026 Pottery Festival! This annual event brings together seasoned professionals and emerging ceramicists from the greater Charlotte area, offering a stunning variety of handcrafted clay creations. If it can be made from clay, you’ll find it here!
We’re excited to return to the historic Ford Building at Camp North End, where you can soak in the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, explore local shops, and enjoy incredible food and drinks.
Don’t miss this celebration of local artistry—we can’t wait to see you there!
When: Saturday, May 9th | 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: The Ford Building at Camp North End
400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Free Admission + Free Parking

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Starting at 6 pm
Matthews Community Center

Join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate 30-years of Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts!

The evening will include Chef-curated hors d’oeuvres, a Silent Auction (featuring joyous experiences and wonderful treasures), 30 years of Matthews Playhouse memorabilia, and a special variety show with many familiar faces, including Emcees Geof Knight (MPH’s Scrooge) and Lindsey Schroeder (MPH’s Carole King)!

Get your tickets TODAY at https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/30th-anniversary-gala

YOU are what makes Matthews Playhouse amazing! We hope to see YOU there!

RevZilla is bringing a free Ride Day experience to NHRA 4-Wide Nationals weekend at zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC 28027. People ages 16 and up can learn to ride in a safe, controlled setting with Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified coaches. No license or prior experience is required, and bikes and gear are provided. It is first come, first serve. Additional ride hours are Saturday 9 AM–4 PM and Sunday 9 AM–3 PM.

The Charlotte Margarita Festival takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing together local bars and restaurants for a margarita tasting competition where attendees help crown the Best Margarita in Charlotte. Guests receive ten 3.5-oz margarita samples, vote for their favorite, and enjoy live DJ entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, and a chance to win a trip to Mexico. Approximately 2,500 attendees are expected, and a portion of proceeds benefits children’s charities.

Don't miss this month's SPARK event featuring, Keep Catawba County Beautiful, in the Foothills Collaboratory!

SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. This event is FREE with the purchase of admission.

Are you a business looking to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Become a host for our next SPARK STEM Career Showcase and ignite curiosity and innovation in young learners!

“Doing the Dirty Work: Reflections of a Master Gardener”
Claudia Heinemann-Priest, USC Lancaster Senior Instructor & Certified Master Gardener

Join Claudia Heinemann-Priest for a candid and engaging look at the "dirty work" behind environmental stewardship. In this presentation, she shares her journey through the rigorous Master Gardener certification process—from the classroom to the soil. Discover the challenges, the literal heavy lifting, and the deep satisfaction of bridging academic research with hands-on horticulture, all while cultivating a sustainable future for our campus and community.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4tGxHsn

LiveLung Charlotte Chapter: Lung Cancer Education & Support Meeting
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 1000 E. Morehead St

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: The Evolving Landscape of Lung Cancer Care"
Guest Speaker: Alfred Newman, III, MD

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAWA Championship Wrestling Presents “Boogie’s Last Dance” Featuring WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Valiant’s Final Match

Lancaster, SC — April 25, 2026 — NAWA Championship Wrestling proudly presents “Boogie’s Last Dance,” a historic professional wrestling event headlined by the final in-ring appearance of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Valiant, known to fans worldwide as “The Boogie Woogie Man.”

The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Buford High School, located at 4290 Tabernacle Road in Lancaster.

At 84 years old, Valiant will lace up his boots one last time, stepping into the ring for what he promises will be his true farewell match after an incredible 62-year career spanning seven decades. His opponents for the evening have not yet been announced.

“Yes, this will be my final dance. I’ve retired before but this is truly my last dance. I’m honored to hang up my boots after 62 years of wrestling pro. I had over 15,000 matches and drove 6 million miles on U.S. highways, plus flying getting to those matches,” said Valiant.

Valiant last competed on September 23, 2023, in a six-man tag team match hosted by NAWA. Now, he returns for one final moment in front of the fans who have supported him throughout his legendary career.

“I want to dance down that aisle to my theme song, ‘Boy From New York City’ one last time to make wrestling in 7 decades from 1964 to 2026 a reality for me,” Valiant added.

NAWA promoter Michael Elliott emphasized the significance of the event:

“We are honored to have this moment be a part of NAWA. This will truly be a historic evening.”

“Boogie’s Last Dance” promises to be an unforgettable night as one of professional wrestling’s most beloved and charismatic figures takes his final bow.

Event Details:

Event: Boogie’s Last Dance
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Buford High School, 4290 Tabernacle Road, Lancaster, SC
Tickets:
Tickets are available now at:
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nawalive/boogies-last-dance

More Information:
Visit NAWA Championship Wrestling on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/NAWAprowrestling

Caritas presents a luminous program of French and French-inspired choral music spanning over five centuries. From the impressionistic harmonies of Duruflé and Debussy, to the rich lyricism of Lauridsen, this program explores the evolution of voice, language, and expression. Sacred works meet playful and poetic chansons, revealing the full spectrum of human experience.

25 CATS FROM QATAR at the Independent Picturehouse on Thu, April 30th at 7 PM. 
ALL EVENT PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG ACC SHELTER PETS!
Presented in partnership with The Kitten Camp and Pumpkin Pet Insurance, with a post-film Q&A and reception with the filmmaker, the founders of Sip & Purr Cat Café, Mac Tabby Cat Café, and Mission Meow.
Special guest appearance from some adorable, adoptable kitties!
25 CATS FROM QATAR is a new award-winning film from the makers of “Cat Daddies” about the little-known cat crisis in Qatar and one woman’s journey to rescue 25 cats. Synopsis: When the owner of Milwaukee's Sip & Purr Cat Cafe learns of the feral cat crisis in Doha, Qatar, she creates a brave and unsanctioned plan to fly 25 cats from Doha back to Wisconsin for adoption. This award-winning, independent film offers a heartwarming, urgent look at strangers overcoming barriers to save lives, highlighting the global struggle for animal welfare.
 "9 OUT OF 10!  The most epic cat rescue story you're ever gonna see!"  -Bleeding Cool News
"Remarkable! A must-see for cat lovers!"  -At the Movies w/Tim Sika
 “Succeeds not only as an advocacy piece, but as a compelling, fast-paced rescue adventure." - Film Threat

One of the world’s first arbornauts, CanopyMeg devoted over four decades to exploring forest canopies. Her research and exploration have taken her to more than 45 countries, on all seven continents, where she not only tirelessly saves forests but also mentors girls. Lowman’s Oct. 1 presentation is titled “In Honor of Jane Goodall – How Trees Keep our Planet and its Wildlife Healthy.” Mission Green is a global project to conserve the world’s most important forests by building canopy walkways. These walkways not only educate the public about the amazing 8th continent otherwise known as the treetops, but they sustainably employ indigenous women via ecotourism, and offer students access to forest canopies to make new discoveries. Speaker CanopyMeg Lowman pioneered the construction of canopy walkways that now bring economic incentives to forest conservation around the world. She will talk about Mission Green, and the importance of both forest conservation, plus linking kids to nature via the treetops and her friend Jane. Tickets go on sale online for this event at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 31.

The Grizzly Forager is an aspirational social media account with the primary aim of inspiring parents to get outside with their kids via the art of foraging. Arthur, Sybbie, and their mum and dad, John and Christina, create wholesome and visually appealing posts and reels that aim to educate, inspire and encourage kids of all ages to safely experience the outdoors and develop a deep love and connection with nature. Their content covers a broad range of topics, from wild food identification and safety, cooking and recipes, wildlife, nature-inspired lifestyle activities, and ecological and environmental issues. Christina is a Clinical Psychologist and John is an educator, professional photographer, foraging enthusiast and author of “The Grizzly Forager’s Guide to Family Foraging.” Join the whole Grizzly Clan for a fireside chat all about foraging, parenting, wellbeing and living the slow life in wild and rugged Northumberland back home. Discover how Arthur and Sybbie came to be expert foragers and how collectively they became one of the largest and most influential foraging accounts on social media, with a thriving community of over 600K followers. Tickets go on sale online for this event at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 22.

October is one of the best times of year to be stargazing at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. This course also takes place during the time of the Orionid meteor shower, so hopefully some of these celestial fireworks will grace our skies during our nighttime observing. Join astronomer, educator and author Stephan Martin to create a familiarity with the night sky and learn the basics of stargazing that can be applied on your own on any clear night throughout the year. The course begins in the classroom and transitions to various viewing locations on the mountain, practicing stargazing skills while looking for meteors and learning about some of the most prominent stars, constellations and other objects visible this time of year. The moon will be near first-quarter which makes for a wonderful time to study its many craters, rays, seas and other features. Registration opens online on Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.