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Upcoming Events
Speak Easy
Speak Easy is a Networking Group designed specifically for speakers and those interested in speaking. Whether you are practicing storytelling, preparing for a keynote or actively working on your presentation skills, this is an event to get practice in front of an intimate audience. You may also join us as a spectator if you have aspirations of taking the stage one day.
Drink Charms
In this workshop, you will be introduced to basic jewelry tools and techniques and be able to design with a large assortment of beads and charms.
Hundreds of Beavers: A Northwoods Christmas!
From NY & LA to Hattiesburg MS & Kamloops Canada (and returning again to Charlotte, NC) HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS will be having a one-night-only Northwoods Christmas event on December 3rd.
Building Bundles of Joy
A festive workshop is coming to town! Earn your “Elf Status” as an official Baby Bundle builder, spreading cheer and bundling joy for babies in need. Don your cozy pajamas for a festive morning of activities, breakfast treats, and giving back this holiday season.
Hamnet - Movie & Talkback
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Join us for a post-film discussion after the 2:45 p.m. screening on December 6th with UNC-Charlotte English Department Faculty, Bryn Chancellor, Associate Professor, and Kirk Melnikoff, Professor & Department Chair of English.
Luz de Navidad
Escape into the holiday season with a journey through time and cultures featuring Christmas music from Latin and South America spanning five centuries. This program program brings new and ancient music to life with the voices of Nicholas Garza and Andrea Walker accompanied by an ensemble of period instruments. Our intimate, candlelit venue will set the mood for our concert and complimentary reception with the artists. Free parking with validation.
Debut Author Lovell Holder Book Launch Event
For fans of Survivor and Less, Charlotte native Lovell Holder's fast-paced debut novel shines an unflinching light on the drama of reality TV when a gay man returns to the cut-throat show he won in his youth after his adult life begins to unravel.
A Holiday Celebration: Charlotte Youth Choir in Concert
The Charlotte Youth Choir's annual concert will feature upbeat holiday classics such as Jingle Bell Rock and Happy Xmas War is Over, as well as more thoughtful songs like Christmas Time is Here and In the Bleak Midwinter.
Kids Night Out: Handmade Holiday Gifts
Come bring your kids for a fun night in while you take a break with a night off! Children will enjoy an evening of play and creation as they make two extra special gifts for family and friends while parents and caregivers can spend the time holiday shopping.
Sing Play Move: Jingle Jam!
Celebrate the season with music, movement, and togetherness! Young children and caregivers will will sing familiar seasonal songs, shake and play instruments, explore rhythm through movement, and make music together!
Social Series: Holiday Ornaments
Could your holidays use a bit more glitz and glam? Participants will design and add gems to wooden ornament forms while enjoying the wonderful curated art and home goods at Twenty Two West.
Learning Society Holiday Membership Drive
Give yourself (or someone you love) the gift of learning this season. Our Mid-Year Memberships are available at all tiers — and for a limited time, you can join for 50% off the regular price if you join by December 31st! Mid-Year Memberships include all the same benefits as an annual membership, excluding the fall lecture, which has already taken place.
Weekly Meeting of Senior Scholars
Join the members of Senior Scholars on Friday, November 28th (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Providence United Methodist Church) as Dr. Cori Faklaris, an Assistant Professor at UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics, demystifies tools like chatbox and image generators, teaches how to avoid AI fraud and how to write effective prompts—in short, how to make AI your personal intern.
Holiday Magic at Rea Farms
Join us for Holiday Magic at Rea Farms on November 22! Enjoy pictures with Santa, Mickey, Minnie and Frozen characters, tree lighting at 7 pm and horse & carriage rides, 100% chance of snow and more!
Weekly Meeting of Senior Scholars
Join the members of Senior Scholars for a “Not To Be Missed” presentation by Anne Larkin, a consultant on fraud with the American Bankers Association, and Samuel Kunjukanu, VP of Consumer Education at the American Bankers Association on Friday, November 21st (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Providence United Methodist Church) to learn how you can protect the nest egg you've worked so hard to put together.
The Human Brain and Its Future with Dr. Heather Berlin
Explore the mysteries of the mind with neuroscientist and PBS host Dr. Heather Berlin in The Human Brain and Its Future. Discover how consciousness, creativity, and decision-making shape who we are—and what the future of the human mind may hold.
Floyd Norman: An Animated Life - Movie & Talkback
Join us after the screening on November 15th for a virtual discussion with the film’s subject, legendary animator Floyd Norman, moderated by award-winning cartoonist, musician, and educator Keith Knight.
Weekly Meeting of Senior Scholars
Join the members of Senior Scholars on Friday, November 14th as E. Michael Whittington introduces us to the Roman god you never heard of: Antinous, deified by the Emperor Hadrian after his mysterious death in 130, the dying and rising god whose cult rivaled that of Jesus of Nazareth in the early Roman Empire.
FREE Community Impact Film Series: Homelessness
This FREE event begins at 11 am on Saturday, November 8th (11am – 2:30pm)
NAMIWalks Charlotte
NAMIWalks Charlotte is our main fundraiser that supports all of our programming including a resource library, support groups, peer-to-peer, caregiver and family-to-family workshops, mental health education, and school presentations throughout Mecklenburg County.
Charlotte Art Collective Holiday Show
Come to a lively Holiday Art Show and shop for unique handcrafted gifts. See 25 local artists: painting, mixed media, etchings, watercolor, photography, printmaking, pottery, jewelry, glass, basketry, wood, metal, leather, fiber, sculpture, more. The group has produced shows for 20+ years. It's not to be missed.
Verse & Vino
Verse & Vino is Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s signature annual fundraiser. Join us for unforgettable evening celebrating stories, community and the power of libraries with NYT bestselling authors, elegant dinner with wine, book-inspired vignettes and more.
Meet Thomas Dambo: The Talent Behind the Giant Trolls
A GIANT TROLL is headed to CLT! Before it comes, meet international environmental artist Thomas Dambo to hear the story behind his huge wooden creations made from reclaimed materials. After, stay for a screening of “A Man Named Pearl” with the film’s director.
Leadership Rising: Networking Breakfast
Join Queens University of Charlotte for the inaugural Leadership Rising Breakfast, launching a year-long celebration of women’s leadership in conjunction with the Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year’s 40th anniversary.
The World Ahead: The Economics Shaping 2026
The Charlotte Economics Club will host Jan Hatzius from Goldman Sachs.
Bourbon for Booty
Sip. Savor. Support. Raise a glass to help support our local cancer community. Join 24 Foundation for an exceptional evening of curated bourbons, whiskeys, wines and chef-prepared small bites. This unforgettable night of fine sips and flavorful bites directly benefits local cancer navigation and survivorship programs. Guests must be 21 or older.
Taste of Hope Charlotte
Fifth annual gala fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Charlotte. The event features an interactive cocktail reception with viewing of live and silent auction items, door prizes, live entertainment, mission paddle raise, and celebration of cancer survivors.
Weekly Meeting of Senior Scholars
Join the members of Senior Scholars on Friday, October 31 (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Providence United Methodist Church) as Neva Espinoza, Senior Vice President for Energy Supply and Low-Carbon Resources and Chief Generation Officer at the Electric Power Research Institute, discusses how nuclear power and other advanced technologies will ease the way into a future of affordable, reliable, and carbon-free energy.
The Sandbox Impact Awards
Celebrate women entrepreneurs Doing Stuff That Matters! Join us Oct. 17 at Piper Glen Golf Club for The Sandbox Impact Awards; an unforgettable night of celebration, connection, and heart.
Open Connect: Meet the CEC
The Charlotte Economics Club invites you to an inter- generational networking event where seasoned professionals and emerging leaders can share experiences, explore career paths, and gain practical advice. Guests will enjoy one complimentary drink, table food, and live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere open to students, young professionals, CEC members, and anyone interested in meaningful connections.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board Candidate Forum
Join WFAE and the League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg for an in-depth Candidate Forum, moderated by WFAE Education Reporter James Farrell. Candidates will share their priorities and answer questions about how they plan to ensure educational excellence, equity, and accountability across the district.
Charlotte’s History is the Star with The Ivey and Joy Callaway
Join The Ivey in conversation with Charlotte author Joy Callaway for a look back at days past and her novel, “The Star of Camp Greene,” set in the United States Army training facility of the same name in Charlotte in 1918 on October 27 at 6 p.m.!
Queens of the Dead - Movie & Talkback
Join us for a post-film screening discussion after the 3:40 p.m. screening on Sunday, October 26th, featuring artists Mono Feo, Buff Faye, and Caroline Bedenbaugh. Moderated by de’Angelo Dia, Director of Education & Community Engagement, IPH.
Murder on the Orient Express
All aboard for a thrilling ride! The Orient Express is snowbound—and someone’s been murdered. With a train full of suspects, detective Hercule Poirot is on the case in this ingenious murder mystery.
Chamber Singers: Classics
Experience Charlotte’s premier chamber choir, the Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers, in an intimate concert of choral masterpieces spanning centuries and genres, featuring favorites by Palestrina, Mendelssohn, Copland, Whitacre, and more.
Family Workshop: Spooky Scary
Come and join Arts+ for a fun evening with activities for the whole family to enjoy! Ghoulish songs, costumed fun, and monstrous creations!
Weekly Meeting of Senior Scholars
Join with the members of Senior Scholars on Friday, October 24 (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Providence United Methodist Church) as Dr. Alexa Royden, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Queens University, discusses the current and possible future status of international human rights law.
Carolina Charm: A Cocktail Affair
THURSDAY, OCT. 23: “Carolina Charm: Reality TV Meets Real Impact,” 7–10:30 p.m., at The Revelry, 701 Keswick Ave. Hosted by Southern Charm’s Shep Rose and Austen Kroll, this high-energy girls’ night out blends celebrity, cocktails, and cause, benefiting fertility preservation for kids with rare cancers.
Carolina Charm: A Night of Reality TV-Inspired Entertainment & Impact
THURSDAY, OCT. 23: “Carolina Charm: Reality TV Meets Real Impact”, 7–10:00 p.m. at The Revelry, 701 Keswick Ave. Hosted by Southern Charm’s Shep Rose and Austen Kroll, this girls’ night out brings celebrity, cocktails, and a cause, benefiting fertility preservation for kids with rare cancers.
My Breast Friend's Wedding Benefiting Go Jen Go
Grab your girls and wedding attire for 2025 My Breast Friend's Wedding, a truly unique women's networking event and breast cancer fundraiser supporting The Go Jen Go Foundation. Enjoy dancing, champagne, wedding cake, bouquet toss, and wedding favors.
Cookies, Cocktails & Canapés
Join Cookies for Kids’ Cancer at The Casey for Cookies, Cocktails & Canapés! Enjoy bites & desserts from award-winning chefs, live music and an auction, all to fund safer, more effective pediatric cancer treatments.
The Closest Thing to Heaven - Movie & Talkback
In celebration of films made in Charlotte, NC, The Independent Picture House is screening “The Closest Thing to Heaven.” Following the film, Emmy Award Winning production designer Jim Gloster will speak to his process of creating the production design for this acclaimed Dorne Pentes film in a Q+A.
Biketoberfest!
Biketoberfest is Sustain Charlotte’s signature event—and your chance to explore the city on an epic, family-friendly scavenger hunt! Walk, run, or bike along a designated route, collect goodies and raffle tickets at local stops, and experience how fun and easy it can be to get around Charlotte without a car.