Oct
10
Sat
Whitney Cummings: Big Baby Tour
7:00 PM EDT · Knight Theater
Comedian Whitney Cummings on tour.
Events
Upcoming events from The Charlotte Mercury.
Things to Do
Oct
11
Sun
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, with Abraham Alexander
8:00 PM EDT · The Underground (The Fillmore Charlotte)
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, with Abraham Alexander opening.
Oct
11
Sun
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour
8:00 PM EDT · Knight Theater
Kenny Wayne Shepherd in concert.
Oct
13
Tue
The Great Gatsby
7:30 PM EDT · Belk Theater
Part of Blumenthal Arts' Broadway series. Tuesday to Friday at 7:30 PM; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 PM; Sunday at 1 and 6:30 PM.
Oct
14
Wed
CLTivate Community
11:00 AM EDT · Legacy Union
Dozens of Charlotte nonprofits gather in one room so residents and companies can learn what they do and find volunteer opportunities.
Oct
16
Fri
The Music of Tina Turner
7:30 PM EDT · Knight Theater
The Charlotte Symphony plays Tina Turner's songbook, from "Proud Mary" to "The Best." 7:30 PM both nights.
Oct
17
Sat
The Music of Harry Potter
11:00 AM EDT · Knight Theater
A one-hour Charlotte Symphony concert of John Williams's Harry Potter music.
Oct
18
Sun
Mahler in New York
2:30 PM EDT · The Independent Picture House
A documentary screening followed by a panel, from the Charlotte Symphony.
Oct
18
Sun
The Bulwark LIVE: The Good Fight Tour, with Pete Buttigieg
7:00 PM EDT · Carolina Theatre
The Bulwark's Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, JVL and Sam Stein bring their live political show to Charlotte, with former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as special guest. Catherine Rampell and Lauren Egan also join the Charlotte show.
Oct
19
Mon
Outlander in Concert
7:30 PM EDT · Belk Theater
Music from the series Outlander, performed live.
Oct
21
Wed
The Missing Piece: Charlotte's First Mediation Conference
10:00 AM EDT · SouthPark Church
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations hosts its first mediation conference with the Mediation Network of North Carolina. Sessions cover homeowners association disputes, expungement, mediation and the law, and conflict on social media. Registration is required; the cost is $25.
Oct
23
Fri
Schubert's Symphony No. 9
7:30 PM EDT · Knight Theater
The Charlotte Symphony pairs Mahler's Kindertotenlieder with Schubert's "Great" Symphony. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3 PM.
Oct
24
Sat
Cheyenne Jackson: That Guy From That Thing
7:30 PM EDT · Carolina Theatre
Cheyenne Jackson brings That Guy From That Thing to the Carolina Theatre.
Oct
25
Sun
Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras Fall Concert
7:00 PM EDT · Knight Theater
The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras in their fall concert.
Oct
28
Wed
Words + Music: From Darkness to Light
7:30 PM EDT · Sarah Belk Gambrell Center, Queens University
A Charlotte Symphony concert on campus at Queens University. Open to the public.
Oct
29
Thu
Charlotte Symphony at Davidson College
7:30 PM EDT · Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College
The Charlotte Symphony performs at Davidson College. Open to the public.
Nov
3
Tue
Dirty Dancing: The Musical
7:30 PM EST · Belk Theater
Part of Blumenthal Arts' Broadway series. Tuesday to Friday at 7:30 PM; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 PM; Sunday at 1 and 6:30 PM.
Nov
14
Sat
PokeKon Fest Charlotte
10:00 AM EST · Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley
A one-day Pokemon convention with vendors, artists, card trading and games. Bring your trade binder. Admission is $20; kids under 11 get in free with a paying adult (one per adult, additional children $10). Parking is free.
Nov
17
Tue
STOMP
7:30 PM EST · Knight Theater
STOMP plays two nights, 7:30 PM each.
Nov
27
Fri
A Beautiful Noise
7:30 PM EST · Belk Theater
Part of Blumenthal Arts' Broadway series. Friday at 7:30 PM; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 PM; Sunday at 1 and 6:30 PM.
Nov
28
Sat
Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
8:00 PM EST · Carolina Theatre
Duke Ellington's jazz take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, performed by The Blackhawk Quintet with vocalist Dawn Anthony and Charlotte musicians. Presented by TiMar Entertainment. One night only.
Dec
5
Sat
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
8:00 PM EST · Carolina Theatre
Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder play bluegrass holiday favorites and Christmas classics.
Feb
26
Fri
Charlie Berens: The Lost & Found Tour
7:00 PM EST · Knight Theater
Comedian Charlie Berens, creator of "The Manitowoc Minute," on tour.
Public Meetings
Oct
12
Mon
Charlotte City Council Action Preview
5:00 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Council previews the business meeting agenda and considers consent items.
Oct
12
Mon
Charlotte City Council Business Meeting
6:30 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber
Oct
13
Tue
CMS Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Chamber
Public comments are taken at the first regular meeting of the month. Sign up to speak by 5 p.m. the day before.
Oct
14
Wed
Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board Meeting
6:00 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Business meeting of the board overseeing the county's transit system.
Oct
19
Mon
Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting
5:00 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber
Public hearings and decisions on rezoning petitions.
Oct
20
Tue
Mecklenburg County Commission Regular Meeting
5:00 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Streamed online and on the Government Channel.
Oct
26
Mon
Charlotte City Council Public Forum and Business Meeting
5:30 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber
The meeting opens with a public forum.
Oct
27
Tue
CMS Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM EDT · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Chamber
Nov
4
Wed
Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board Meeting
6:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Moved up a week because of Veterans Day.
Nov
5
Thu
Mecklenburg County Commission Regular Meeting
5:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Held on a Thursday this month. Streamed online and on the Government Channel.
Nov
9
Mon
Charlotte City Council Action Preview
5:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Council previews the business meeting agenda and considers consent items.
Nov
9
Mon
Charlotte City Council Business Meeting
6:30 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber
Nov
16
Mon
Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting
5:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber
Public hearings and decisions on rezoning petitions.
Nov
17
Tue
Mecklenburg County Commission Regular Meeting
5:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Streamed online and on the Government Channel.
Nov
23
Mon
Charlotte City Council Public Forum and Business Meeting
5:30 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber
The meeting opens with a public forum.
Dec
1
Tue
Mecklenburg County Commission Regular Meeting
5:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Streamed online and on the Government Channel.
Dec
9
Wed
Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board Meeting
6:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Business meeting of the board overseeing the county's transit system.
Dec
14
Mon
Charlotte City Council Action Preview
5:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Council previews the business meeting agenda and considers consent items.
Dec
14
Mon
Charlotte City Council Public Forum and Business Meeting
6:30 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber
This month's business meeting includes the public forum.
Dec
15
Tue
Mecklenburg County Commission Regular Meeting
5:00 PM EST · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Streamed online and on the Government Channel.
Past Events
Oct
10
Sat
Charlotte VegFest
12:00 PM EDT · Victoria Yards
Charlotte's vegan food festival. VIP early entry at 11 AM.
Oct
10
Sat
Charlotte BookPalooza
11:00 AM EDT · Truist Field
A one-day book festival with 86 indie authors, booksellers, makers and food vendors. Passes are $5 for ages 16 and up; kids 15 and under get in free. Proceeds support Books on the House, a nonprofit that gives away free books.
Oct
10
Sat
Charlotte MORE THAN PINK Walk
7:00 AM EDT · American Legion Memorial Stadium
Susan G. Komen's Charlotte walk brings together breast cancer survivors, patients and supporters. Proceeds support breast cancer research and patient assistance.
Oct
9
Fri
Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade
7:30 PM EDT · Belk Theater
Pianist Orion Weiss plays Barber's Piano Concerto, followed by Scheherazade. 7:30 PM both nights, with a pre-concert talk at 6:30.
Oct
9
Fri
Clue: Murder on the Menu
7:30 PM EDT · Stage 2 at Blume Studios
A dinner-theater run of Clue. Shows are usually Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 PM, with a Saturday 1 PM matinee.
Oct
9
Fri
Matt McCusker: The Healing Frequency Tour
7:00 PM EDT · Knight Theater
Comedian Matt McCusker on tour.
Oct
9
Fri
Murder, Music & Caravaggio
7:00 PM EDT · St. Peter's Episcopal Church
A theatrical evening of music, movement and storytelling built around the Baroque painter Caravaggio.
Oct
9
Fri
Food and Film: Shrek at Truist Field
6:30 PM EDT · Truist Field
The Charlotte Knights show "Shrek" (2001) on the Truist Field outfield. Bring a blanket. Shrek-themed food. Tickets $10 plus tax; proceeds benefit Charlotte Knights Charities.
Oct
8
Thu
Behind the Ballot: How Local Elections Are Run in North Carolina
6:00 PM EDT · Online (Zoom)
A free virtual panel on how North Carolina elections work, from registration and early voting to counting and certifying results. Panelists are Michael Dickerson, director of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, and Delores Reid-Smith, the board's chief judge. On Zoom, meeting ID 841 6771 2496, passcode CRC108. Registration is appreciated but not required.
Oct
8
Thu
Uptown Live: The Swingin' Richards
5:00 PM EDT · Truist Center Plaza
Free Thursday-evening music on the plaza, part of the Uptown Live series.
Oct
7
Wed
Lalah Hathaway
7:30 PM EDT · Knight Theater
Lalah Hathaway in concert.
Oct
7
Wed
House of Funk Presents Tri-State Funk
7:00 PM EDT · Middle C Jazz
A tribute night to Rick James, Kool and the Gang, P-Funk and more. Doors at 6 PM.