Community Calendar

Join us Saturday, November 1st for the fifth annual Drop Dead 5K presented by AvidXchange!

Lace up for a one-of-a-kind race through history! The Drop Dead 5K returns this fall with our unique course winding through the peaceful, scenic paths of Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery. Covering 70+ acres, this resting place is home to some of the city’s most notable names.

In addition to the 5K, the event features a food truck, DJ, an award ceremony, and a guided tour after the race. BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR! At 10 a.m., join us for our third 1 Mile Kids Fun Run! This is FREE for kids (registration is required) and includes a fun run finisher medal.

Titanium Sound Band is excited to bring the fast-beat, high-stepping flair of Show Style bands together for performances, sportsmanship and entertainment this Saturday, November 1st, at 1pm at Hopewell High School in Huntersville.

Expect an incredible display of talent from marching bands across the Carolinas, as they compete at the 4th Annual Clash of the Titans band competition.

Get ready, Charlotte! On November 1st, Charlotte Roller Derby faces off against Atlanta Roller Derby in a double-header that’s bound to rattle the rafters of Grady Cole. Doors open at 3 PM—don’t miss the storm!

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at our November 1st Art Market at Le Meridien Charlotte! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with ten featured local artists and support their small businesses.

This build-a-band fundraiser puts adults in bands (all genders/ ages 21+). Each band will have one month to come up with 10 minutes of material to perform at an epic Battle of the Bands concert, all while raising funds to support a rad nonprofit that empowers allies and advocates through music and arts!

No instrument instruction is provided. Beginner to Advanced musicians are welcome!

Band Rehearsal space will be pre-determined. Each band must have a minimum of 4 rehearsals and rehearsal locations/dates/times will be coordinated with your band at the kick off event.

Participants will choose their own bands during the kickoff party with the following stipulations:

Each band must have:

1. We Rock Band Leader (one of our designated musician volunteers)
2. Drummer
3. Vocalist (they can also play an instrument at the same time)
4. Minimum of 2 Melody instruments
5. Minimum of 2 gender marginalized people: women, non-binary, or trans folks.

Bands will have their own crowdfunding page for WRC and share it with their circles while working on their set.

On December 6th, we will have our Battle of the Bands concert at Free Range Brewing in NoDa and determine the Rock Roulette winners!

There will be two prizes. One for the crowd favorite (determined by a decibel meter) and whoever raises the most money.

We Rock Charlotte (formerly Girls Rock Charlotte) is a nonprofit that empowers youth and builds community through music, arts, and advocacy. Our mission is empowering allies and advocates through music and arts. Our vision is to be an inclusive, nurturing, creative space that empowers all voices through music and arts in order to create a more just and equitable society. Programs include youth rock camps, stop motion animation workshops, and all ages shows that build confidence, creativity, and connection through self expression.

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Sip. Savor. Support. Raise a glass to help support our local cancer community. Join 24 Foundation for an exceptional evening of curated bourbons, whiskeys, wines and chef-prepared small bites. This unforgettable night of fine sips and flavorful bites directly benefits local cancer navigation and survivorship programs. Guests must be 21 or older.

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.

Wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for this ingenious murder mystery from the world’s best-selling author of all time. Ten passengers board the luxurious Orient Express but after the train unexpectedly stops in isolated, snow-swept mountains, only nine of them are still alive. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? This thrilling ride is guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line.

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.

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.