Charlotte North Carolina Entertainment & Events
Special Events
National Work at Home Mom & Family Expo
800 Briar Creek Road • Charlotte, NC 28205
Charlotte Merchandise Mart
800-382-0859 ext. 1164
The National Work at Home Mom Association presents National Work at Home Mom & Family Expo. America's finest work at home moms come out to share their ideas, products and services. You don't have to be a mom to participate in this expo if you offer a career opportunity. If you represent a direct sales company or have a product that appeals to moms everywhere please attend. more...Back to School
The community of Charlotte will be coming together to hold this event. The Firts Baptist Church of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Park and Recreation, other Churches and Schools welcome you. The event will be held in Freedom Park on August 26, 2006 for parents of children in grades one through six. Big name entertainers, games for the kids and educational programs for the parents will be features. more...
Cinema
Regal Stonecrest
7824 Rea Road • Charlotte, NC 28277
704-540-7575
Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign. movies. more...
Night Life
O'Hara's Lounge
212 Woodlawn Road • Charlotte, NC 28217
Located 4 Miles from the Convention Center
704-525-8350
Enjoy weekly entertainment in the lounge Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. more...Murder Mystery
3030 Freedom Drive • Charlotte, NC 28208
Beauregard's
They provide a 2 1/2-hour, interactive murder mystery show with a full 3-course meal included in the price. It is like being in a live-action version of the game CLUE. Murder, mystery and a lot of laughs are waiting for you. more...Double Door Inn, The
1218 Charlottetowne Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28204
704-376-1446
The "oldest live music venue east of the Mississippi" and the "oldest blues club in the U.S. under original ownership," the Double Door Inn features local, regional, and national touring and recording artists. Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Dave Alvin, Leon Russell, Buddy Guy, Junior Brown, and Bob Margolin are just some of the legendary performers that have been heard at The Double Door Inn in Charlotte. more...
Concerts & Performances
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
201 South College Street, Suite 110 • Charlotte, NC 28244
Charlotte Plaza
704-972-2000
The largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the area, this symphony orchestra features over 100 professional musicians performing beautiful music from September through July in the outstanding, acoustically acclaimed Belk Theater. more...
Plays & Productions
Charlotte Repertory Theatre, The
2040 Charlotte Plaza • Charlotte, NC 28202
704-333-8587
Bringing professional theatre to Charlotte for over 25 years, this repertory theatre company performs the best new works in theatre, as well as popular Broadway hits, throughout their season.Charlotte Shakespeare Festival Presents King Lear
345 North College Street • Charlotte, NC 28201
McGlohon Theatre Spirit Square
704-625-1288
Following a critically-acclaimed outdoor production of Molieres Tartuffe, The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival heads indoors for William Shakespeare's epic drama, King Lear. Starring veteran professional actor Graham Smith in the title role, King Lear runs August 3-14 at the McGlohon Theatre in Spirit Square. more...The Tempest - Charlotte Shakespeare Festival
400 NorthTryon Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
Located on The Green Uptown
704-841-3802
Charlotte Shakespeare's 2012 main stage season kicks off with The Tempest May 31 through June 17 as The Green uptown transforms into the magical island where Prospero and his daughter are exiled. Picnic under the stars as magic, monsters, romance, and comedy all collide in one of Shakespeare's final plays. Directed by guest artist Matt Cosper. For performances at The Green, patrons are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring food and beverages (including alcohol), if desired. The festival's popular pre-show performance series, Festivities, will return for a third year. Local musicians, performing artists, storytellers and poets will be entertain audiences beginning 45-minutes prior to each main stage performance. Free educational workshops will also be offered during the run of each show. Performances: May 31-June 2, June 6-9, 13-16, at 8 p.m.; June 3, 10, 17, at 6:30 p.m. more...The Merchant of Venice - Charlotte Shakespeare Fes
345 North College Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square
704-625-1288
Betrayal, love, revenge and forgiveness come to the McGlohon Theatre August 15-26. Considered to be one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays, The Merchant of Venice explores the eternal war among religions and the battle between the sexes. Jewish moneylender Shylock loans money to the Christian merchant Antonio and later demands to be paid a "pound of flesh." Directed by Elise Wilkinson, Charlotte Shakespeare's Artistic Director. Performances take place Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The festival's popular pre-show performance series, Festivities, will return for a third year. Local musicians, performing artists, storytellers and poets will be entertain audiences beginning 45-minutes prior to each main stage performance. more...
Antique Shows & Auctions
Auctions In Charlotte
Serving major business corporations and private citizens nationwide with complete auction service.
Arts & Crafts Shows
Taste of Charlotte and Avenue of the Arts
Up & Down Tryon Street in the Center City
704-947-6590
This three day fine food and arts festival showcases the works of over 75 of the finest artists from across the United States in a variety of medias, and also includes live entertainment, a free children's adventure village, wine tasting, and many culinary delights. more...Charlotte Quilters' Guild - Quilt Show
7100 Statesville Road • Charlotte, NC 28269
Located at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
704-795-1548
Charlotte Quilters Guild presents their annual quilt show. It will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will feature 200 quilts, a silent auction, Guild Boutique raffle prizes, 45 vendor spaces and more. more...
Festivals & Fairs
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green
South Tryon Street between 1st & 3rd Streets • Charlotte, NCHeld in Downtown Charlotte
803-802-1678
"Flags, floats, kids, and pipe band music make everyone smile and be Irish for a day" during Charlotte's annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a non-profit event, open to the public. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Tryon and 9th Street in uptown Charlotte, marching south to Tryon Street and 3rd Street. Between 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., the Charlotte Goes Green Festival will include Irish music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, food, vendors and plenty of beverages. more...
Sporting Events
Charlotte Bobcats
333 East Trade Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
704-BOBCATS
The Charlotte Bobcats', an NBA team, home games are played at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. more...Queen's Cup Steeplechase Races, The
112 Somer Street • Charlotte, NC 28173
Waxhaw
704-843-7070
This all day outdoor event mixes history, pageantry, and thrills together as the historic live thoroughbred horse race gets under way. Tailgate parties, hat contests, and many more fun activities are also featured during this event. more...ETB World-Wide Show Down
1900 Syrwine Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28202
Queens University, Near Myers Park High
704-492-2961
See the best streetballers under one roof. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Family Fun Event. Call or go to the website for tickets and more information. more...Food Lion Speed Street 600 Festival
Tryon Street • Charlotte, NCLocated in Uptown Charlotte
704-455-6814
This fast paced event includes live entertainment, race car driver appearances, and much more. more...
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