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Bring your paw-ty hats and furry friends as we celebrate 45 years of compassion, dedication, and making a difference in the lives of animals in need at the Humane Society of Charlotte's 45th Birthday celebration!

Join us for an evening filled with festivities, including tasty treats from Pet Wants CLT, a mouthwatering selection of food trucks, refreshing beverages from Midnight Mulligan Brewery, live music, exciting games, and fun for the whole family! 🐶🐱🎵🎉

Let's come together to honor this milestone and continue our mission of creating a world where every companion animal is treated with kindness and respect. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable celebration!

We hope to see you there!

Celebrate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with our 27th Annual Run for the Refuge! Support the conservation of Alaska's largest refuge by participating in this hybrid race, meaning you can participate in person or virtually. All proceeds go to the Northern Alaska Environmental Center's Arctic Program which advocates for the permanent protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

For those outside of Fairbanks, participate by running, walking, hiking, biking, paddling, or another human-powered activity on a route of your own design between July 14-16th. Join the Northern Alaska Environmental Center's Facebook Event Page to discuss your routes and get inspired. Use #RunForTheRefuge and tag @NorthernCenter on social media to share your adventures!

Regardless of location, registrants will receive Run for the Refuge iron-on patches. Register early to ensure we order enough!

Run Packets will be mailed for all virtual registrants. A patch is included in your registration fee.

In the summer of 2023, the Columbia Museum of Art hosts the exhibit “Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973.” Building on the 1973 exhibit “Catawba Indian Trade Pottery of the Historic Period,” this exhibit revisits the original show and sale and highlights Catawba artists of the past 50 years. This talk will highlight artists and artwork featured in the new exhibit, discuss the original 1973 exhibit and its impact, and explore the diversity of Catawba Nation artwork.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/3MfMnLM

Join the Charlotte Museum of History for a free opening reception for "Journey of Hope," a ground-breaking new exhibit that tells the story of Asians and Pacific Islanders in America, one of perseverance, resilience and hope. This community-curated exhibit includes cultural artifacts from 23 AAPI communities in Charlotte.

Our friends at Reproductive Rights Coalition are back to host a Community Diaper Drive on Sunday, 5/28/23, from 2-5pm! Come in with any extra diapers you might want to donate, and they're also accepting monetary donations! Help do some good for your community!

Please join us at The Gallery at Warehouse242 for an Opening Artist Reception with Joanna Ruth Walker (nee Carter). This exhibition is titled: In/Flow. Seeking to bring to sight the comforting and present yet invisible realities she wants to recall to mind when battling anxiety, Joanna Ruth Walker composes graphite and ink drawings of figures of varying postures and dispositions enveloped in a flowing, white ornate covering. The artist will give a talk, and light refreshments will be served.

Join DKMS in honor of World Blood Cancer Day, as we celebrate a little early on May 20th.

At the event, attendees will have the chance to learn more about DKMS and register as potential stem cell donors. Registering is quick and easy! All it takes is a 3-minute cheek swab to join the national registry. Anyone between the ages of 18-55 and in general good health can get registered.

Every 27 seconds, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer and oftentimes, a blood stem cell transplant is their only option for a chance at a cure. Registering as a potential donor with DKMS means you could be someone's hope for a second chance at life.

After you get registered, make sure to stop inside and get your Charlotte FC gear! 704 Shop has offered to continue the mission to delete blood cancer by donating a portion of the day’s proceeds!

PLUS! We’re giving out FREE custom tall boy Koozies to anyone who swings by. Perfect for keeping your drink cool on a warm summer day.

June 19-23, 2023 • 9:00am-3:00pm (Ages 8-15)

Matthews Playhouse is proud to partner with Indian Trail Parks and Recreation to present a week of summer performing arts camp in the Indian Trail Town Hall based on the Grammy, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize-winning hit musical, Hamilton! Children aged 8-15 will learn the real stories behind the iconic characters as they face off in epic rap duels, and learn choreography based on the original Broadway production.

This fun-filled week will be capped off with a performance on the outdoor stage at Crossing Paths Park. The cost is $310, need-based scholarships are available. This camp will take place in Indian Trail Town Hall: 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

More info can be found by visiting matthewsplayhouse.com/indian-trail-performing-arts-camps

You’re invited to the May 30, 2023 gathering of The Forum featuring Federico Rios!

Federico is the newly appointed Senior Vice President of the Robinson Center for Civic Leadership at the Foundation For The Carolinas where he is charged with addressing Charlotte's greatest challenges and capitalizing on the region's most impactful opportunities. Federico will share his personal story, questions on his mind in his new role, his view of community, what he sees happening in neighborhoods that may lead to significant consequences to the city, and his hopes for the future.

Connect. Consider. Ignite. The program runs from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM including time for conversation, connections, and Q&A.

Participate in the important questions of our time. The Forum is a conversation and speaker series that brings people together to explore challenges and opportunities that affect human flourishing through the lens of the humanities and civic imagination.

Come join us for great cars and great music at the 4th annual Rock and Roller Party and Car Show. This event will be held Saturday, June 10th from 4-7pm at Dogwood Park (121 Lester Davis Road).

Set up for the car show begins at 3:30pm. Car show participants must be in place by 4:30pm to be eligible for the 6:30pm awards show. Space is limited to 80 cars, so register early!

The registration fee is $20, please download a registration form from www.wesleychapelnc.com and submit it to adminassist@wesleychapelnc.com or to the Village offices at 6490 Weddington Road. Proceeds will go to Semper Fi & America's Fund to support our combat-wounded Veterans and families.

For more information, visit www.wesleyhchapelnc.com or call (704) 839-0182. Parking for the general public will be at Southbrook Church on N.C. 84.

Bring your lawn chairs and join your neighbors for a fun outdoor evening. The Village of Wesley Chapel and Union County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a movie night on Saturday, May 26th. Gathering begins at 6:30pm with fun and games, and the movie will start at dusk. Jersey Mike's will be available for purchase, and popcorn will be provided. See you there!

The Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center faculty and students present The Wizard of Oz. This is CC&DC’s end of year student showcase inspired by the classic tale featuring dance, trapeze, gymnastics, silk, lyra, partner acro and other cirque disciplines performed by students age 8-adult. For more info visit cltcirquedancecenter.org

The Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center faculty and students present The Wizard of Oz. This is CC&DC’s end of year student showcase inspired by the classic tale featuring dance, trapeze, gymnastics, silk, lyra, partner acro and other cirque disciplines performed by students age 8-adult. For more info visit cltcirquedancecenter.org

James Legg, staff archaeologist with the SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, will discuss the archaeological study of the Battle of Camden, 1998-2013, with particular emphasis on the recent project to recover and rebury the remains of 14 men killed in the battle on August 16, 1780.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/428XYkE

The Anne Springs Close Greenway invites the finest restaurants and culinary experts in the York County area to participate in The Taste of Fort Mill. This outdoor event will host more than 700 guests and offer culinary samples from 20 culinary participants, yielding a cornucopia of delicious offerings. Culinary participants and their signature dishes change from year to year, making each event a unique experience for visitors and locals alike.

Complete the evening by enjoying music from the Thirsty Horses, a wine pull to benefit the cause, and beverages available for purchase from the Gateway Canteen. Tickets can be purchased at ascgreenway.org/events. Event is for ages 21 and older.

Fairy Day in the Daniel Boone Native Gardens is back Saturday July 8, 2023 from 1-5pm. This annual event is $2 for adults, and free for children and those dressed in fairy/elf attire, and is the Gardens’ largest annual fundraiser. New this year, a costume contest will be held at 2pm for the best dressed fairy and elf/woodland creature, with portraits by Bill Barber for the winners. And, with the winners’ permission, the portraits may also be used for some of next year’s Fairy Day promotional materials.

The Watauga County Library, Watauga County Arts Council, The Children’s Playhouse, and the Blue Ridge chapter of NC Native Plant Society will be stationed in the gardens providing hands-on activities. Create lasting memories with a photo op with Ayla the Dreams Fairy as well as Fairy Brucie Abella while you stroll through the gardens to music by Mary Greene/others, or find a new perspective with intuitive guide, Catherine Walters.

Enhance your fairy flair with Fake a Face painting, fairy hair, and henna painting. Among our vendors are: jewelry by Upcycled Everything, Barefoot and Brazen, Faeriefoots’ Doors and Gifts, printmaking by Andi Dandelion, High Country Crystals, and Peace of Green Succulents. Enjoy Stickboy cookies, Lou Lou’s Cotton Candy, Big Brose Family BBQ and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. More vendors TBD with a portion of their proceeds donated directly to the gardens.

Come enjoy an enchanting, fun event for all ages while supporting the Daniel Boone Native Gardens located at 651 Horn in the West Drive in Boone. For more information or to volunteer contact Sharon: fairyday@danielboonenativegardens.org



About Daniel Boone Native Gardens DBNG
The mission of Daniel Boone Native Gardens is to provide educational opportunities for visitors of the importance of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers and provide a stunning backdrop for weddings and community events. Founded in 1963, DBNG is a non-profit public garden in downtown Boone, NC . www.danielboonenativegardens.org

Join us on Saturday, June 10th for our annual Mac and Cheese Competition benefitting Good Soles charity! They aim to provide steel toe boots and non-slip shoes to organizations helping our neighbors in need transition out of homelessness, so they can get the jobs needed to get back on their feet and regain their independence.

Come out for delicious beer and sample and vote on 8-9 different mac & cheese dishes and vote for your top 3!

Tickets are $15 each and $9 of each ticket sold will be donated to Good Soles.

Note: This event is 21+ only due to limited space.

This evening of musical indulgence pairs songs with scrumptious snacks. Throughout the concert, the audience will be served a variety of tasty bites which shows that “We Go Together” isn’t just a hit song from Grease that we will sing, but also shows how food and music make a great duet.

Willy Wonka sang of pure imagination while offering up chocolate treats and so will we. Come hear ”Pure Imagination” while tasting delicious chocolate. If you love coffee, come sip a cup of hot coffee from the coffee bar, or enjoy the beautiful music while having a mocha flavored cold coffee as we sing “Jave Jive” and “Java Jazz”.

The Chorale will perform different styles of music and the food reflects the variety. It’s not just about the sweet, but also about the savory. Chicken taquitos bites will be served as we sing the Spanish folk song “El Vito”. You will be tapping your toes at your next picnic after hearing our jazzy version of “Solid Potato Salad”.

As the castle staff of enchanted objects in Beauty and The Beast sang, “Be Our Guest” for an evening of fun, beautiful choral music and bite sized treats.

THE HICKORY COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS THE TONY AND GRAMMY WINNING MUSICAL KINKY BOOTS JUNE 2ND THROUGH THE 17TH. IT’S THE UPLIFTING STORY OF HOW A MAN SAVED HIS FAMILY’S STRUGGLING SHOE BUSINESS. IT’S GLAM, GLITTER AND A WHOLE LOT OF SOLE. VISIT HICKORY THEATRE DOT ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS.

Clyde's by Lynn Nottage
In CLYDE’S, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.

Content Warnings
Please be advised that this production contains strong language, adult situations, and references to drug usage. Suggested for ages 16 and up.

Dates and Times
Friday, June 16 @7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17 @7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 18 @2:00 p.m.

Friday, June 25 @7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 27, @2:00 p.m.