Davidson Community Players

Artist Treazy Treaz works on a mural at the entrance of "Luminous Lane" on East 3rd Street on March 29, 2023. The alleyway runs from 3rd to 4th streets.

First Friday Arts: Charlotte SHOUT!, powerful plays and big-name concerts this April

Nick de la Canal

One of Charlotte's largest arts and culture festivals — Charlotte SHOUT! — returns this weekend, but there's plenty other events coming up this month too. Our First Friday Arts panel looks at the month ahead.

Seven-time Grammy nominated artist Nnenna Freelon performs at the Harvey B. Gantt Center, a space designed by her late husband, Phil Freelon, on July 11, 2025.

Arts & Culture

First Friday Arts: Music, theater and art light up Charlotte this July

Nick de la Canal

It’s the first Friday of the month — and this one lands on Fourth of July weekend, which means fireworks, parades and a fresh round of arts and culture events lighting up Charlotte. Our panel of arts-watchers has some suggestions for the month ahead.

The Lotus Project presents "Spring Awakening" at The Arts Factory at West End Studios from March 7 - 9, 2025.

Arts & Culture

First Friday Arts: Shows, artists and live music in Charlotte this March

Nick de la Canal

Do you have any plans for the month of March? Here to help you plan your calendar for the month ahead is WFAE's First Friday Arts panel.