Community Calendar

Faculty from across the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at UNC Charlotte are enthusiastic about bringing you a whole week of presentations and discussions about Artificial intelligence (AI). From stand alone apps to sophisticated computer programming systems, it is used to replicate cognitive processes in almost every industry and academic discipline. Like human intelligence, AI can analyze, organize and dispense information super quickly—even faster than what humans can coordinate individually. Why AI in the humanities and earth and social sciences? Because it has profound implications on how humans choose to use and be affected by the technology. Times and locations vary through the week. See the complete schedule and registration links.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the skies and cosmos in the interactive aerospace exhibition Above and Beyond!

Above and Beyond celebrates the incredible innovations that have shaped flight – from the earliest dreams of the Wright brothers to today’s space exploration and tomorrow’s cutting-edge aviation technologies.

Explore the frontiers of air and space travel through immersive simulations, hands-on design challenges and dynamic storytelling that brings the history and future of aerospace to life. The journey begins in a wraparound immersive theater, then expands into five themed galleries featuring dozens of interactive stations.

"Building from Consultation to Collaboration in SC Archaeology"
Dr. Nina Schreiner, Associate Director and NAGPRA Coordinator, South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology

In decades past, archaeologists often studied Indigenous material culture without input from descendant communities. This insular approach to research both undervalued Indigenous perspectives and reinforced retentionist, or anti-repatriation, philosophies of collections care. Today, collaborative methods are gaining momentum among archaeologists to address the historical exclusion of community voices. Alongside community partners, SCIAA is building an institutional collaborative approach using the principles of government-to-government consultation as a starting place.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/3IFRk0M

Voices From The Past AFTER DARK and Ghost Hunting in Historic Elmwood Cemetery.
Historic Elmwood Cemetery opened in 1853. More than 45,000 Charlotte citizens rest in peace under a canopy of colorful fall foliage - or maybe not. Restless souls whose lives ended in terrible tragedies, valiant soldiers who died in battles, as well as a life taken at the hands of another. These are the stories that couldn't be told during our April event will now be shared by our talented storytellers. In the dark shadows of night, take a guided Candlelight Tour into the dark side of Charlotte’s history.
This is an adult Halloween event. True Crime stories and tragic life experiences may be why these souls are haunted. The Charlotte Area Paranormal Society, with its ghost-hunting equipment, will help you to communicate with the restless "spirits" of Pinewood.

Join us for a meaningful evening together in your community celebrating the important work that International House does for our foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors. Enjoy wine, beer & international tapas, a wide array of silent auction items, and strong connections with your community. Yes, we will dance!

Three Levels of Adult Halloween Entertainment in Charlotte

Start your Halloween activities right in the middle of Uptown Charlotte.

Join us for Charlotte’s most anticipated adult Halloween party at the Museum on Friday, October 24, 2025. The annual Boneyard Bash transforms all three floors into an immersive 21+ Halloween experience.

Why hop between bars when you can enjoy a themed cocktail lounge, eerie science exhibits, and dark arts demonstrations all under one roof?

An Unforgettable Halloween Event in Charlotte
Explore the mysterious side of science while sipping carefully crafted cocktails at this exclusive 21+ event.

Come in your most creative costume or as you are – either way, you’ll discover interactive experiences, themed bars, and supernatural surprises throughout the Museum. This isn’t your typical Charlotte bar crawl; it’s a fully immersive Halloween adventure.

Costume Contest: Compete for prizes in our legendary costume contest. From spine-tingling to spectacularly creative, we celebrate all things bold and bizarre at this Charlotte Halloween party.

We Rock Halloween is a rockstar-themed Halloween party-fundraiser hosted by We Rock Charlotte at INK N IVY. Come dressed as your favorite musician of any genre (or create your own alter ego) and get ready for a night of karaoke, costumes, raffle prizes, and plenty of spooky fun.

💥 Your ticket includes entry + open beer & wine bar + hors d'oeuvres. Best of all, every ticket, raffle entry, and T-shirt sale directly helps fund We Rock Charlotte’s youth music and arts programs.

Charlotte, prepare to get deliciously strange. For three eerie evenings, October 23–25, the Strange Charlotte Fringe Festival will haunt the Arts Factory near Uptown with the weirdest, the wildest, and the wickedest that the city has to offer.

Comedy, theatre, music, dance, mediums, storytelling, and the indescribable collide in a glorious séance of laughter, gasps, and delightful discomfort. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill performances—they’re bold, bizarre, and utterly unclassifiable.

All events are adult content.

The Charlotte Civic Orchestra performs the world premiere of Symphony No.1 by Charlotte composer Sean Michael Smith - a powerful and inspiring new work celebrating the human spirit.

The spine-tingling gothic horror story The Woman in Black is coming to the Hickory Community Theatre. Performances will be October 17 through November 1 in the Jeffers Theatre.

The Woman in Black is a chilling and electrifying theatrical event that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for over 30 years. This play is suitable for ages 13 and up. For tickets or more information visit hickorytheatre.org or call 828-327-3855.