The Charlotte Ledger Event Board
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Upcoming Events
Voodoo Macbeth & Talkback
When? October 4th, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where? The Independent Picture House
What? In 1936 Harlem, the first all-Black cast to perform Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, directed by a young and arrogant Orson Welles, battles to make it to opening night.
Price: $9.75
Haunts & Hard Hats: Halloween Mixer
When? October 6th, 2026, 5:00 PM - 0 PM
Where? Gortin Group, LLC, 1500 N. Graham St., Suite C, Charlotte NC 28206
What? Join us for a Halloween networking night at our office/showroom! Enjoy specialty drinks, light bites, costumes, a costume contest, raffle prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals across Charlotte’s construction, design, real estate, engineering, legal, nonprofit, and business communities. We're collecting candy bag donations for a women's shelter (info in event description). Each bag donated will earn a raffle ticket to win a prize!
Price: Free to attend
Murder, Music & Caravaggio
When? October 9, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where? St. Peter's Episcopal Church
What? Experience Caravaggio’s dramatic world through a theatrical pastiche opera featuring music by Bach, Stradella, Monteverdi, and other Baroque composers. Featuring soprano Laura Bohn, theorbo player John Lenti, and ensemble, this immersive production brings Caravaggio’s art and turbulent life to life through music, theater, and movement.
Each concert with 7th Street celebrates the Charlotte community with complimentary refreshments and wine, with parking included.
Tickets: Purchase at 7th Street Concerts
Price: $30 - $50
Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers: Lang’s poor hymnal
When? October 9th, 2026, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where? Christ Episcopal Church
What? Explore a collection of music written not just to be sung, but to be lived. The Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers present Pulitzer Prize-winning David Lang’s poor hymnal, in a quietly urgent, deeply human performance that asks to be considered and experienced together.
Price: $30
Hike the SouthPark Loop
When? October 10th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where? Jesse Brown’s Outdoors - SouthPark
What? Hike Guide Drew Thrasher leads this popular 3-mile walk through the neighborhood of Jesse Brown’s on the SouthPark Loop. Beyond the bustling business, shopping, and entertainment of SouthPark, there is also a rich history that can be explored through an “urban hike” on the Loop. See where the evangelist, Billy Graham & news broadcaster Charles Kuralt’s school building existed, visit a preserved African-American cemetery, & see where the businesses of the past meet present day titans of industry. Meet at Jesse Brown’s in Sharon Corners! Bring comfortable shoes and water.
Price: FREE
Bronco Filson Road Tour
When? October 10th, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Where? Jesse Brown’s Outdoors - SouthPark
What? The road is calling — and the Filson Bronco is rolling into Charlotte! Come check out the Bronco Filson Road Tour, see the rig up close, and get a taste of the Filson spirit that’s built for the road, the trail, and wherever the adventure takes you. Whether you’re a Bronco fan, a Filson fan, or just looking for an excuse to get outside, come hang with us! Stop by. Check it out. Talk some adventure.
Price: FREE
Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers: Lang’s poor hymnal
When? October 10th, 2026, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where? Belmont Abbey Basilica
What? Explore a collection of music written not just to be sung, but to be lived. The Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers present Pulitzer Prize-winning David Lang’s poor hymnal, in a quietly urgent, deeply human performance that asks to be considered and experienced together.
Price: $30
Biketoberfest 2026
When? October 11th, 2026, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where? Triple C Brewing Company
What? Biketoberfest turns Charlotte into your playground! Bike, walk, or scoot to local spots, complete Goosechase challenges, and celebrate at the Triple C Brewing after-party. Now in its 12th year, this Sustain Charlotte fundraiser is October 11. Register at sustaincharlotte.org/biketoberfest.
Price: $50
Emily: No Prisoner Be
Presented in collaboration with Charlotte Lyric Theatre, Queens University of Charlotte presents the multi-Grammy and Olivier Award winner Joyce DiDonato, who entrances audiences across the globe — proclaimed “perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation” by The New Yorker.
My Breast Friend's Wedding Benefiting Go Jen Go
When? October 22nd, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where? Hyatt Centric SouthPark
What? Make unforgettable memories for an incredible cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dress up in wedding attire (any type), grab your girls, and join in for friendship, fun, and women showing up for women all while supporting The Go Jen Go Foundation and local families facing breast cancer. Be a part of the magic, say "I do" to Go Jen Go.
Price: $75
Thrown Together Potters Fall Sale
When? October 24th, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where? 1225 Dade Street, Charlotte, NC
What? Celebrate our Fall Sale and discover distinct artistic points of view in one inspiring event. Explore functional and sculptural pottery, meet the artists behind the work, and find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and beautiful pieces for your home.
Pottery, jewelry, raw and specialty honeys, beeswax candles, small batch, grass-fed tallow skincare. Easy parking street side.
Price: Free and open to the public
Bourbon for Booty
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.
Navigating Change, Empowering Progress: A Roadmap for Leaders Committed to Community and Democracy with the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, former Prime Minister of Canada
Drawing from his transformational decade as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau shares compelling insights on how leaders can foster resilient, inclusive communities that can thrive in times of opportunity and crisis.
Public Square: Charlotte's Civic Conversation Series
When? October 29th, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where? Carolina Theatre at Belk Place
What? Public Square civic conversation series seeks to strengthen the civic fabric of our community through respectful conversations that foster learning, understanding, and engagement. The inaugural event’s theme is “Freedom and Responsibility: What We Owe Each Other” featuring moderator Carol Quillen and speakers John Hood and Melissa Murray. More information about the event and speakers can be found on the event website: https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/events-and-programs/public-square/
Price: $35 general / $15 student
NAMIWalks Charlotte
When? November 7th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where? Mint Museum Randolph
What? Walk with us to raise awareness, break stigma, and support free mental health programs, resources, and support for our community. Free, Family & Pet friendly, Live DJ, Vendors, Food Trucks & Fun!
Price: Free
Unlisted Arts Market
When? November 8th, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where? Mint Museum Randolph
What? The Unlisted Arts Market, hosted by Upcycle Arts, is where you find artists first. On Nov. 8 at the Mint Museum Randolph, Charlotte's established makers share the floor with The First-Timer’s Cohort selling their work for the very first time. Come shop both, meet the people behind the work, and be able to say you knew them when!
This is the market where our First Timer’s Program Participants will debut their work. The First-Timer’s Market Program is a free, grant-funded opportunity designed to empower brand-new artists and creative hobbyists as they take their first steps into entrepreneurship. This initiative will nurture individuals who have never sold their work before, pairing hands-on business education with real-world application. Participants will gain essential small-business skills — tailored specifically for artists — that they will immediately put into practice at the Unlisted Arts Market.
Price: Free to enter
Verse & Vino
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation presents Verse & Vino, the region’s premier literary event presented by PNC Bank. Verse & Vino welcomes acclaimed NYT bestselling authors Isaac Fitzgerald, Lucy Foley, R.F. Kuang and Walter Mosley. Attendees will enjoy exclusive opportunities to meet each author, an elegant, seated dinner and unlimited wine.
Sunday at the Park with George
This production is presented to the community by Queens University of Charlotte and features student performers, set designers, and creative teams. Support the arts at Queens!
FabFest Daytime
Experience Beatles magic! Live music on 2 stages, plus art, vendors, contests & family fun for all ages— an unforgettable day that’s completely FREE !
Pink Cupcake Walk presented by Audi Charlotte
Join us for the 6th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk. Grab your pink, green, and teal attire, and take steps at the Pink Cupcake Walk! Enjoy four sweet laps around the field with a mini cupcake at each stop, and help honor and celebrate survivors, fighters, and thrivers during the special Breast Cancer Lap.
Black Box Series
Charlotte Ballet's Season-opening program features the return of Mthuthuzeli November’s From Africa With Love; Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo’s Dos y Dos y Dos, the first work he created for Charlotte Ballet; and a new creation by German American duo FLOCK, inspired by the phoenix.
Tosco Music Beatles Tribute
Kickoff FabFest-Charlotte's Beatles Festival with this tradition! Come together & see 15 local & regional acts perform Beatles hits in different genres, plus singalongs throughout the night! Bring a group & save 20% on 6+ tix using code GROUP20
A Discussion with Merrill Eisenhower
Join the Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center at the Knight Theater for an evening with Merrill Eisenhower, great grandson of President Eisenhower, as he reflects on Eisenhower’s role documenting the Holocaust & preserving its history. Learn how the Greenspon Center is carrying forward his legacy of service, remembrance, and education.
The Forum Featuring Vijay Gupta
Join The Charlotte Center for an unforgettable evening with Vijay Gupta—MacArthur Fellow, acclaimed violinist, author of Restrung, and founder of Street Symphony. Through conversation and live music, Gupta explores the transformative power of creativity, connection, resilience, and our shared humanity.
Health and Wellness Fair
When? September 29th, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where? Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement, Queens University of Charlotte
What? Have you ever wondered how different types of activities can also improve your health? Join the Queens community at our wellness fair to explore many different activities that can make you feel healthier physically and mentally like journaling, crafting, music, and interior design can positively impact health and wellness. This event is open to the public and campus community.
Price: Free
Food Fight: Hunger Action Day @ The Bulb
Roll up your sleeves for Hunger Action Day. A hands-on day of sorting produce, packing food, and serving neighbors at our mobile markets. Check the link below for the day's events and join us! This day caps off Hunger Action Month, but you don't have to wait to get involved. There are ways to volunteer, give, or support all month long…& beyond!
Cheers Jen Cheers
Join The Go Jen Go Foundation for football, food, and fun at its annual Cheers Jen Cheers tailgate celebration. Whether you buy a ticket, donate a silent auction item, or be a sponsor, your involvement provides critical financial support to local breast cancer patients and their families when they need it most.
Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte
The annual Parade of Homes is a free, self-guided tour of new homes for sale, decorated models, and build-ready communities. As the Charlotte Region's largest open house, it showcases fresh design, craftsmanship, and trends across townhomes, active adult, luxury living, and more. Buying now or just browsing, there's something for everyone.
Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte
The annual Parade of Homes is a free, self-guided tour of new homes for sale, decorated models, and build-ready communities. As the Charlotte Region's largest open house, it showcases fresh design, craftsmanship, and trends across townhomes, active adult, luxury living, and more. Buying now or just browsing, there's something for everyone.
Zepeddie's Second Annual Give Back Block Party
When? September 26th, 2026, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where? Zepeddie's Pizzeria
What? Join Zepeddie's & Lower Left Brewing for a day of community & fun!
Red Cross Blood Drive (11am–3pm)
Local Vendor Market (12–6pm)
Meet Adoptable Dogs (4–6pm)
Pet Rescue Raffles
Pet Parade (6pm)
Price: Free
Potters Market at The Mint
When? September 26th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where? Mint Museum Randolph
What? Potters Market at the Mint returns September 26 to Mint Museum Randolph. Shop one-of-a-kind works by 50+ of North Carolina’s top ceramic artists, plus live music, pottery demos, a flower market, beer garden, and cafe. All tickets purchased help to support arts education and community programs at The Mint Museum.
Price: $25
ISF 5K for Kids with Cancer
The ISF 5K for Kids Cancer, presented by Uwharrie Bank, returns September 26 at Rea Farms. Featuring a timed 5K, one-mile fun run, Kids Zone, foam party, music, vendors, and family activities, there's something for everyone. Proceeds support local families receiving care at Levine Children's Hospital and Novant Hemby Children's Hospital.
Inside the ACC: The Business Behind the Game
Join the Charlotte Economics Club for Inside the ACC: The Business Behind the Game, featuring Anthony Macri, Chief Revenue Officer of the Atlantic Coast Conference. As the ACC’s first Chief Revenue Officer, Macri oversees revenue strategy across sponsorships, partnerships, licensing, ticketing, and new business initiatives.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem - Movie & Talkback
A decade after his death, genre-defying filmmaker William Greaves has one last trick up his sleeve with what he considered the most important event he captured on film: a 1972 party he engineered with the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance.
DISCover Ultimate Half Day Camp
DISCover Ultimate Day is an opportunity for middle school and high school aged kids to learn the basics of ultimate frisbee in a simple, fun, and interactive way. Free and low cost options are available.
Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte
The annual Parade of Homes is a free, self-guided tour of new homes for sale, decorated models, and build-ready communities. As the Charlotte Region's largest open house, it showcases fresh design, craftsmanship, and trends across townhomes, active adult, luxury living, and more. Buying now or just browsing, there's something for everyone.
Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte
The annual Parade of Homes is a free, self-guided tour of new homes for sale, decorated models, and build-ready communities. As the Charlotte Region's largest open house, it showcases fresh design, craftsmanship, and trends across townhomes, active adult, luxury living, and more. Buying now or just browsing, there's something for everyone.
Boarding School Fair
Trinity Episcopal School will host a boarding school fair for students and families exploring options for high school. Representatives from more than 30 boarding schools will be available to offer insights on the boarding school experience. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m., with a panel discussion, followed by an information fair from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fight Club - Movie & Talkback
A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground “fight clubs” forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.
The Day the Music Didn't Stop: 9/11 at 25 Years
Music and memory tell a story of hope and resilience, commemorating 25 years since 9/11. The Rev. Dr. Stuart Hoke shares his firsthand account from Ground Zero, interwoven with live music by 7th Street Concerts.
Notorious - Movie & Talkback
Join us after the screening of Hitchcock's Notorious movie on Sunday, August 16th, and for a talkback with series co-curator Sam Shapiro, who taught film courses on Hitchcock at UNC-Charlotte for 30 years.
Hadestown: The Musical - Movie & Talkback
In a post-apocalyptic world inspired by New Orleans, the tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice is intertwined with the complex relationship of Hades and Persephone. Eurydice, struggling with poverty, is lured to the industrial underworld of Hadestown by Hades, while Orpheus, a struggling musician, ventures down below to bring her back.
24 Hours of Booty
Join the movement and be part of Charlotte’s charity event of the summer. Ride, walk, run or volunteer at the 25th edition of 24 Hours of Booty (July 24-25) to support our local cancer community.
Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week
Get fancy. Have fun. Splurge smart during Queen’s Feast, July 24-August 2. Find new favorites and revisit cool classics as 120+ restaurants in 9 counties welcome you with 3-course, prix fixe deals. Explore menus and make reservations at CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com.
The Odyssey Talkback
A post-film discussion with Tiffany Bryant-Jackson (Education Manager at Three Bone Theatre), Scott Tynes-Miller (owner of Troubadour Booksellers), Mia S. Willis (Cultural historian and Author) , and William S. Davis (Film Studies at UNC Charlotte). The discussion will be moderated by Claire Lechtenberg, Director of Development & Marketing.
Remaining Native - Movie & Talkback
Join us for movie & post film discussion with Brittenay Causieestko-Lee & Dr. LaTanya Bowman after movie about Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggles to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great grandfather’s escape from an Indian boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future.
The Friday Table: Curated July 17 Community Dinner
The Friday Table will host its monthly curated community dinner series on Friday, July 17, spotlighting local culinary and creative talent. Attendees will experience an exclusive menu crafted by featured Chef Briean Lyles of Peppervine, along with an art showcase by multidisciplinary creator and community advocate Brittany Freeman.
Rear Window - Movie & Talkback
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. A talkback with series co-curator Sam Shapiro, who taught film courses on Hitchcock at UNC-Charlotte for 30 years.