Festivals/Events Search
Charlotte Roller Girls
Sat., Aug. 24, 6 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
Roller derby bout between the Charlotte Roller Girls' All-Stars and the Classic City Roller Girls. For more information, visit www.charlotterollergirls.com.
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival
Thu., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 16-17, 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 18, 3 p.m., Thu., Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 23-24, 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 25, 3 p.m.Festivals/Events
Charlotte Shakespeare (formerly Collaborative Arts) presents Macbeth. For more information, visit www.charlotteshakespeare.com. Free Admission (donations accepted)
Pride Charlotte
Aug. 24-25Festivals/Events
The weekend of LGBT festivities includes live music, comedy, dance, art, activities for children, and vendors. It culminates with an Uptown parade on Sunday. For more information, visit www.charlottepride.org.
Pride Charlotte
Aug. 24-25Festivals/Events, Gay & Lesbian
The LGBT festivities include live music, comedy, dance, art, activities for children and vendors.
Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Sat., Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Festivals/Events, Family
Repticon is a reptile event featuring vendors and offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and other merchandise. Enthusiasts can also enjoy raffles and live animal seminars. For more information, visit www.repticon.com.
$10 for adults; $5 for children 5-12; Free for children 4 and under
Southern Ideal Home Show
Fri., Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Festivals/Events
The three-day event features experts in a variety of home improvement trades. Exhibits and live talks/demonstrations will also take place. For more details, visit www.southernshows.com. $5-$9
Carolina Guitar Show
Sun., Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Mon., Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Festivals/Events
Music enthusiasts come together for this special showcase of guitars. $10 for a one-day pass, $15 for a two-day pass, free for children 12 and under
Labor Day Celebration
Sun., Sept. 1Festivals/Events
This party at the U.S. National Whitewater Center begins with a 5K and a 15K, then segues into live music and a fireworks display. Free admission; VIP passes will be available for purchase
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900Charlotte Knights
Mon., Aug. 5, 7:15 p.m., Sat., Aug. 17, 7:15 p.m., Sun., Aug. 18, 2:15 p.m., Mon., Aug. 19, 7:15 p.m., Wed., Aug. 28, 7:15 p.m., Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 7:15 p.m. and Mon., Sept. 2, 2:15 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
The Charlotte Knights face the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs from Aug. 5-8, the Durham Bulls from Aug. 17-19, the Norfolk Tides from Aug. 28-30 and the Gwinnett Braves from Aug. 31 to Sep. 2. For more information, visit www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t494.
Matthews Alive! Festival
Aug. 30-Sept. 2Festivals/Events
A family-friendly Labor Day weekend festival that brings together arts, crafts, entertainment and activities for children. For more information, visit www.matthewsalive.org.
Back to School for Adults: Choices
Sat., Sept. 14, 10 a.m. 704-868-2164 / Dial 4Festivals/Events
Informational college mini-fair for adults considering beginning or resuming a college education, featuring Admission and Financial Aid representatives from area colleges and universities. Free drop-in event presented by Gaston County Public Library in partnership with Belmont Abbey College/Adult Degree Program. Information: 704-868-2164 / Dial 4.
free
1555 East Garrison Boulevard
General Charlotte Area
704-868-2164carol.reinhardt@co.gaston.nc.us
Festival of India
Sept. 14-15, 12-7 p.m.Festivals/Events
The India Association of Charlotte a nonprofit, non-religious, cultural organization, presents the 19th annual Festival of India. This festival showcases the diverse culture and heritage of India through traditional Indian food, art, classical and modern dancing, music, films, and various exhibits. you can also enjoy a yoga demo, get a henna tattoo, and dance on the street to live pulsating music.and so much more. For more information, visit . $7, free for kids under 10
Festival in the Park
Fri., Sept. 20, 4-9:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Festivals/Events
The festival features an assortment of regional artists in addition to food vendors, live music and activities. For more information, visit www.festivalinthepark.org.
Charlotte Roller Girls
Sat., Sept. 28, 6 p.m.Sports & Recreation, Festivals/Events
Roller derby bout between Charlotte Roller Derby Girls' All-Stars vs. Appalachian Roller Girls. For more information go to www.charlotterollergirls.com
Charlotte Roller Girls
Sat., Sept. 28, 6 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
Roller derby bout between Charlotte Roller Girls' All-Stars and Appalachian Roller Girls. For more information, visit www.charlotterollergirls.com.
