Here are two events we’d like to highlight this week:
The first is Listen Up Charlotte, presented by the Charlotte Symphony, in partnership with A Sign of the Times and the Levine Museum of the New South. This FREE community event will employ music and storytelling to tackle issues of discrimination and inequality. Two performances — one tonight at First Baptist Church-West at 7:30 p.m., and another on Sunday at Providence Day School at 6 p.m.
Then at 1 p.m. on Saturday, award-winning photographer Zun Lee will be at the Harvey B. Gantt Center, where he will sign copies of his book and talk about his signature art — photos depicting the loving nature of black fathers — which is on exhibition at the Gantt. Here is a Q&A I did with Lee.
Here’s hoping you have a great weekend. ~ Glenn
FRIDAY
Listen Up, Charlotte
First Baptist Church-West, 1801 Oaklawn Ave.
Join the Charlotte Symphony, Levine Museum of the New South and A Sign Of The Times for a free event employing music and storytelling to tackle issues of discrimination and inequality. More info
Drunken Spelling Bee
Flight, 314 N. College St.
What happens when you pit drunken spellers against one another for a chance to win cash? You’ll have to attend to find out. More info
Boom 2017 in Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood, of course
Three days of fun (Friday–Sunday) that take over the Rabbit Hole, Petra’s, Snug Harbor, Plaza Midwood Library, International House, and the outdoor stage at the Intersection. More info
Havana Nights in the Queen City
Morehead Tavern, 300 East Morehead Street
The Alphas of Charlotte are hosting their annual event, where donations of school items, cash or gift cards will be used to support Freedom Schools in the Charlotte area as well as to assist teachers, deserving parents and students. More info
SATURDAY
International Sandwich Festival
Aldersgate, 3800 Shamrock Drive
This free, public festival celebrates the vibrant diversity of east Charlotte. In other words, food from around the world and a rich blend of entertainment. More info
Art & Soul of South End
Camden Road from West Boulevard to Park Avenue
Think of this as a nine-hour celebration (12-9 p.m.) of art, culture and all things South End. Food, music and the whole shebang. More info
‘Wilmington on Fire’
Little Rock Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St.
An award-winning documentary that explores the 1898 massacre in the city of Wilmington – an event that left the black business class decimated. Screening followed by a community conversation. More info
Vegfest
Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road
Vegan food vendors, speakers, cooking demonstrations, food trucks, prizes, vegan speed dating and more. Free Admission. More info
Healthy Kids and Families Community Day
McCrorey YMCA, 3801 Beatties Ford Rd.
Join the McCrorey Y, Village HeartBeat and the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for this 5th annual event. Fitness activities for kids and parents, Zumba, chair aerobics, food trucks, music and much more. More info
Boom 2017 in Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood, of course
Three days of fun (Friday–Sunday) that take over the Rabbit Hole, Petra’s, Snug Harbor, Plaza Midwood Library, International House, and the outdoor stage at the Intersection. More info
SUNDAY
Listen Up, Charlotte
Providence Day School, 5800 Sardis Rd
If you missed the Friday show (above), here’s your second chance, but in a different location. More info
Boom 2017 in Plaza Midwood
All over Plaza Midwood, of course
Three days of fun (Friday–Sunday) that take over the Rabbit Hole, Petra’s, Snug Harbor, Plaza Midwood Library, International House, and the outdoor stage at the Intersection. More info
