For information on all the fun Charlotte events, just select your date, type of event, or name of event below, and our Charlotte Calendar of Events will assist you in planning your visit! Don't miss out on the next great Charlotte event!
09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
Celebrate Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural community with the Cultural Free for All. During the month of September, participate in free arts, science, history and heritage events across Mecklenburg County.
See website for a complete list of events and places.
09/04/2010 - 11/07/2010
The nationally acclaimed cornfield maze, The Amazing Maize Maze® at Rural Hill is a great way to enthrall children, bond families, educate students, build youth groups, and boost corporate productivity.
Flashlight Mazes every Friday night in October and on November 5th; Tickets on sale beginning at 6:30 p.m. and sold to all in line by 8:00 p.m. First entry at dusk, remember to BRING YOUR OWN FLASHLIGHT!
09/09/2010
After nearly 40 sold-out shows on three continents since Fall 2009, the Pixies are extending the 20th anniversary celebration of the band’s classic 1989 album, Doolittle to cities in the U.S. The Doolittle tour which launched in Dublin, Ireland in 2009 has received five-star reviews in the London Times, the Guardian and the Independent.
The Boston-formed Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential pioneering band of the late ‘80s alt/rock movement. Their five studio releases and six original years together effectively blazed the path for groups like Nirvana, Radiohead, and Pearl Jam to rise to superstardom. After disbanding in 1993 they launched their reunion tour in April 2004 when virtually every single date sold-out within minutes. Back again for the 20th anniversary, the tour promises an elaborate and imaginative cinematic production. With an over-the-top light show and 11 films created especially for the production, there will be compilations of hauntingly beautiful imagery and engaging animations.
09/10/2010 - 09/11/2010
The combined 2010 Charlotte Literary Festival & Queen City Neo Soul Festival will be held on September 10 &11. To celebrate CLF's 5th Anniversary, they have partnered with the Neo Soul Music Festival in an effort to empower and entertain. The festival will feature the following authors, speakers and recording artists: Susan Taylor, Dwele, Mary Monroe, Algebra Blessett, N'dambi and more. This event is for all ages, there is something for everyone: Panel Discussions, Teen Zone, Kid's Corner, Author' Lane and Vendor Alley. See the website for a full schedule.
09/11/2010
GanttFest! is a free, full-day celebration of the arts on Saturday, September 11. Activities include a gallery talk by master abstract artist Sam Gilliam and protégé Kevin Cole; an art workshop for teens led by Cole; and another for all ages conducted by local artist De’Angelo Dia Bethune. Other highlights include distinguished poet Sonia Sanchez and visual & performance artist Fahamu Pecou, Gantt Center Artist-in-Residence.
Guided tours of exhibitions Protégé and Charlotte Collects – both opening to the public at GanttFest!— storytelling, face painting, dance, music and other live performances round out the day.
All activities are free and open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
