Community Calendar

Our favorite annual tradition returns to The Galleries October 30 to February 20, 2027. Clay brings together the work of contemporary potters from across the USA, featuring everything from everyday mugs and plates to stunning vases and sculptures. And yes, it’s all for sale!

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect holiday gift, adding to your collection, or just exploring the rich roots of North Carolina pottery, you’ll find it here.

Opening Reception: October 31 from 1:00-3:00 pm

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

Get ready to go behind the scenes like never before! Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2 PM for our brand-new Facebook Live series, Tune in Tuesday.

This interactive experience brings you closer to the science center with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, fun facts you won’t hear anywhere else, and special features on the people, animals, and exhibits that make our center so unique.

Best of all, you’re part of the show! Ask questions in real time, connect with our team, and dive deeper into the science that sparks your curiosity.

Set your reminders and get ready to tune in. We can’t wait to go live with YOU!

11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express is a powerful, firsthand account of the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the extraordinary civilian-led rescue mission that emerged in its wake. Based on the New York Times Bestseller, “Operation Pineapple Express.”

Told by the veterans, allies, and family members who lived it, 11 Days chronicles the moral reckoning, urgency, and human cost behind Operation Pineapple Express – an ad hoc network that worked against the clock to evacuate Afghan allies left behind. Through raw storytelling and lived experience, the performance invites audiences to confront what happens when war ends on paper, but not in reality.

This is not a political statement. It is a human one.

Note: This performance contains:

References to war, combat, and forced evacuation
Discussions of trauma, loss, and moral injury
Strong language (used in context)
Emotionally intense subject matter
Viewer discretion is advised. This production may be particularly impactful for veterans, military families, first responders, and those affected by conflict.

Support resources are available for audience members who may need them.

Tickets proceeds donated to Disabled American Veterans Chapter #43

Fritz is a Senior Fellow for China Policy at the Center for American Progress after a 32-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service. His services included key senior leadership roles, including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs, and Deputy Assistant Secretary covering China, Mongolia, and Taiwan. Join us as he shares his significant expertise on U.S.-China policy.

The event is free and open to the public.

Our favorite annual tradition returns to The Galleries October 30 to February 20, 2027. Clay brings together the work of contemporary potters from across the USA, featuring everything from everyday mugs and plates to stunning vases and sculptures. And yes, it’s all for sale!

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect holiday gift, adding to your collection, or just exploring the rich roots of North Carolina pottery, you’ll find it here.

Opening Reception: October 31 from 1:00-3:00 pm

The 59th Annual Southern Christmas Show returns to The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 22, celebrating nearly six decades of holiday traditions with this year's Sounds of Christmas theme. Explore an unparalleled holiday shopping experience spanning the equivalent of 11 football fields, featuring 400-plus specialty merchants, with more than one-third of the show dedicated to one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures. Browse festive décor, gourmet foods and unique gifts, then explore beautifully decorated designer rooms, wander through Christmas Tree Lane, step back in time in Olde Towne, visit Santa, enjoy live entertainment on the LeafFilter Entertainment Stage and sample wines from North Carolina wineries in the popular wine pavilion.

Admission & Hours:
Adult Weekday: $20 online in advance ($22 during show)
Adult Weekend: $23 online in advance ($25 during show)
Child (6-12): $12
Children 5 & under: FREE

Sunday-Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Purchase tickets now at www.southernchristmasshow.com. Online tickets are sponsored by Craft Body Scan.

Special Events: Opening Day on Veterans Day includes a partnership with Veterans Bridge Home honoring veterans and military families. Early Bird VIP shopping morning returns Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8-10 a.m. Girls Night Out returns Friday, Nov. 20, with holiday shopping, giveaways and festive fun.

Parking: On-site parking is $12. Valet parking is available for $25.

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

Who is the real monster?
This October, Theatre Charlotte brings a haunting new perspective to Mary Shelley’s classic with Nick Dear’s acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein. Follow the abandoned Creature as he confronts his creator and searches for belonging in a story of creation, revenge, and what it means to be human.

Our favorite annual tradition returns to The Galleries October 30 to February 20, 2027. Clay brings together the work of contemporary potters from across the USA, featuring everything from everyday mugs and plates to stunning vases and sculptures. And yes, it’s all for sale!

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect holiday gift, adding to your collection, or just exploring the rich roots of North Carolina pottery, you’ll find it here.

Opening Reception: October 31 from 1:00-3:00 pm