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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
December 02, 2025 01:48 PM
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Maria Adnado
Two giraffe sculptures stand in the Dilworth neighborhood with trees and houses in the background.
Arts
The story behind Dilworth’s giraffes
The conspicuous giraffe sculpture along East Boulevard has helped the Queen City’s art culture reach new heights.
August 19, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Artist Anna Elise LaFrance poses for the camera in a photo shoot.
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Charlotte native finds music success overseas
Performing all her life, Anna Elise LaFrance has found herself making waves in the international music and theater scene.
August 15, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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City
NASCAR Hall of Fame adds new Hendrick Motorsports exhibit
Race over to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte to see the new Hendrick Motorsport exhibit that celebrates 40 years of the organization.
August 9, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
A rainbow-lit underground tunnel with round light displays on the walls.
Travel and Outdoors
Art to greet walkers on Huntersville greenway
Park-goers will celebrate the installation of art on a pedestrian bridge at Torrence Creek Greenway on Monday, July 15.
July 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A dirt mound with glass and wooden items strewn on top, surrounded by spools with portraits drawn on, surrounded by a projection of a river.
Arts
Immersive exhibition at The Mint evokes emotion through illustration
The Mint Museum’s “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” is a comprehensive exhibition providing a new lens to African American history in the South.
June 27, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Artists work in a decorated art studio with colorful paintings hung on the walls.
Arts
Studio crawl provides unique access to Charlotte’s artist culture
Artists at Camp North End are offering a behind the scenes tour of their work.
June 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Charlotte
Charlotte can get loud at times, but there are many places Charlotteans can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
June 3, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Writer Erik Jendresen looks at the camera with his arms crossed with trees in the background.
Arts
Charlotte writer reflects on “Band of Brothers” legacy
Erik Jendresen shared his memories of “Band of Brothers” ahead of the 80th remembrance of D-Day.
June 1, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Children playing the violin and reading sheet music.
Education
Summer camp to bring arts to the forefront
Nonprofit Arts+ will provide weekly camps with focuses on music and art.
May 24, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A person performs an aerial acrobatics routine outdoors before an audience.
Events
BOOM goes Charlotte’s art scene
Immerse yourself in the arts + walkability of BOOM Charlotte at Camp North End.
April 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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