The Charlotte Ledger Event Board
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Upcoming Events
Senior Scholars Weekly Meeting
Join the members of Senior Scholars on Friday, January 23rd (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Providence United Methodist Church) as Laura Belcher, President/CEO of Habitat for Humanity in the Charlotte Region, talks about the innovative ways in which Habitat is evolving to meet the rising demand for housing even as the costs of land is scarce and building materials skyrocket.
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week®
Get out and taste the town during Queen’s Feast, January 23-February 1, as 120+ restaurants in 9 metro-area counties showcase their best with multi-course menus at special prix fixe prices. Explore menus and make reservations at CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com.
Over the River and Through the Woods
Tengo famiglia! In this boisterously funny and warm-hearted comedy, two sets of grandparents cook up Sunday family dinners complete with loving manipulation and schemes to stop their beloved grandson from moving away.
The Testament of Ann Lee - Movie & Talkback
Join IPH at next Community Impact Film Series event focused on Join us on Saturday, January 24, following the 3:15 p.m. screening, for a post-film discussion with Audrey Baran, performance artist, educator, and founder of Baran Dance, and Sarah Council, choreographer and founder of Sarah Council Dance Projects (SCDP).
Freedom in the Air
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, this powerful program weaves together the voices and traditions that shaped the American story. Spirituals, folk songs, and fiddle tunes meet the elegance of Baroque and colonial music, revealing a shared language of resilience and hope.
IDK Guitar
"I don't know anything about the guitar..." Great! We'll teach the basics you need to play your favorite songs by The Beatles, Taylor Swift, and more. Sign up for one, a few, or all six for a discount!
IDK Ukulele
"I don't know anything about the ukulele..." Great! We'll teach the basics you need to play your favorite songs by Elvis, Ed Sheeran, and more. Sign up for one, a few, or all six for a discount!
The Charlotte Center Presents: Jelani Cobb on The State of News in America
Join The Charlotte Center’s Forum for The State of News in America with Jelani Cobb—Dean of Columbia Journalism School and New Yorker staff writer—for a timely conversation on journalism, democracy, and the future of a free press. Audience Q&A included.
Wink by Jen Silverman
"Boldly creative, smartly crafted and darkly comic." Sofie and Gregor are the happily dissatisfied couple. Dr. Frans is their therapy-needing therapist. Wink is THE CAT. When Wink goes missing, desires, domestic anarchy, and feline vengeance take everyone on a comedic journey of self-exploration & transformation.
Discovering Strings
This 6-week class provides a fun introduction to the violin and cello. Students ages 3-7 will learn the parts of the instrument, how to care for a string instrument, and how to hold the instrument and bow.
Resolutions & Revolutions –Join the CEC for a Mixer
Celebrate the New Year with the Charlotte Economics Club! Kick off 2026 with an evening of networking, music, and celebration! The Charlotte Economics Club invites you to our New Year Mixer, a relaxed after-work gathering for professionals in business, economics, finance, and related fields. Must be +21 in order to attend
LWV 2026 Civics 101 Program
New to the region? Curious about your community? 2026 Civics 101 registration is open! Join the League for a 7-week, nonpartisan deep dive into Charlotte-Mecklenburg government—elections, city, county, schools, courts, state, and media. Wednesdays, Feb 4–Mar 18, 6–8:30 PM at the Government Center. Free parking. Class limited to 70—register now!
Do the Right Thing - Movie & Talkback
On the hottest day of the year, on a street in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant, buried tensions of hate and bigotry simmer until they erupt into violence. Join us for a post-film discussion with panelists Jess Thompson, Rahquelah Conyers, Davita Galloway, and Carla Aaron-Lopez, moderated by Shawn Allison (Black Ferris Bueller).
Senior Scholars Weekly Meeting
Join the members of Senior Scholars on Friday, February 6th (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Providence United Methodist Church) as Jenni Gaisbauer, Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of the Library Foundation, reveals the wonders in store for Charlotteans.
IDK Music Production
In this class, you will learn the basics of producing music and be introduced to the software Logic Pro. Participants will learn beat-making, arrangement, and layering of sounds.
Royal Weekend FanFest
Join us on the lawn outside the Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation! We warmly welcome members of the community to visit with friends, meet Rex the lion, and attend the Queens homecoming basketball games.
Love Notes Valentine's Concert
Join us for a special evening to celebrate love, joy and community through music. Artists will perform a selection of love-themed songs of various genres. The event will also feature a silent auction to benefit Tosco Music’s nonprofit programs! Come paired or single, all are welcome!
Senior Scholars Weekly Meeting
Join the members of Senior Scholars as Shannon Binns, Founder and Executive Director of Sustain Charlotte, named by WFAE as one of “the most powerful voices in Charlotte,” shares his vision of the good choices that will make Charlotte more equitable, more connected, and more healthy.
Kids Night Out: Music and Art
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 sing, dance, and make beautiful artworks.
Sing Play Move: Heart Beats!
In this one-time, love-filled experience, children ages 1-3 and their caregivers will sing familiar seasonal songs, shake and play instruments, explore rhythm through movement, and make music together!
Final Draught with Meagan Church
Final Draught, CM Library Foundation's local author series, will feature NYT bestselling author Meagan Church this March. Her latest novel "Mad Wife" weaves domestic drama with psychological suspense, so poignant and immersive, you won’t want to put it down. Ticket includes beverage of your choice and refreshments.
2025 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year
Join Queens University of Charlotte for the 40th Annual Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year Luncheon as we honor Tammy DeBoer, President of Harris Teeter, as the 2025 recipient. Be part of a powerful afternoon of recognition, inspiration, and connection with the region’s most influential leaders.
Learning Society: AI and the Future of Everything
AI and robotics aren’t just transforming industries—they’re redefining humanity. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former Wired editor, and Nita Farahany, author of The Battle for Your Brain, offer an insider look at AI’s rise, ethics, and what it will take to thrive in a future of new rules and values.
Estate Planning and Wealth Management Forum
Join us for the premier estate planning program of the Carolinas and the longest continually running event in Queens’ history.
How to Recognize and Respond to Changes in Aging Adults
If you’ve been carrying questions in the back of your mind, or felt a quiet sense of urgency after your last family visit, this webinar is for you. Join us for a free, expert-led webinar created for people who want straight answers, practical next steps, and reassurance that they’re doing right by the people they love.
PitchBreakfast
PitchBreakfast is a monthly startup pitch event highlighting local founders pitching their innovation-led businesses to a panel of investors for feedback and community support.
FREE Community Impact Film Series: Human Trafficking
Join IPH at next Community Impact Film Series event focused on Human Trafficking.This FREE event will include Resource Fair, 4 short film screenings: The Twelve Thousand, Petya’s Story , City of Ghost and Recruitment. Panel Discussion include representatives from A21, A/Rise Group, Present Age Ministries, Legal Aid NC and FBI
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.
Charlotte New Year's Day 5K
University City Partners is hosting the return of their Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K on January 1, 2026, at UNC Charlotte. Runners at all levels and their supporters are invited to start the year off right at the annual race, which begins at 10 a.m. and ends with a celebration featuring drinks, food from local vendors, and fun activities for all ages.
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.
Little Women - Movie & Talkback
Join us for a post-film discussion following the 7:00 p.m. screening on December 18, featuring Katie Mitchell, Amanda Earle and Serena Edwards of Trope Bookshop and Olivia Horton—intergalactic nerd girl, Louisa May Alcott superfan, and Rentals & Events Manager at The Independent Picture House
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.
Tosco Music Holiday Party
Celebrate the season with great variety and incredible talent! Featuring over a dozen diverse acts performing our favorite holiday classics and contemporary songs, plus singalongs throughout the night! Save 20% on 6+ tickets: use GROUP20.
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!
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.
Meet The Patels- 10th Anniversary Screening
In honor of the tenth anniversary of MEET THE PATELS, join us for this one-night only event featuring an in-person post-screening panel discussion with the documentary’s subjects Champa and Vasant Patel and the Co-Directors Geeta Patel (“House of the Dragon,” “Under the Bridge,” “Ahsoka“) and Ravi Patel (“Master of None,” TRANSFORMERS).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.