Arts Agenda Next 7 Days
An Evening of Poetry with Donnie Welch
Sat., June 22, 6 p.m.
(704) 788-8870Spoken Word
An evening of poetry with performance poet Donnie Welch (http://donniewelchpoetry.com/). The night will be opened with the music of Davidson singer-songwriter Fountain Penn (facebook.com/fountainpenn). No Cover!
Free
The Broadway Dolls
Sat., June 22, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The Broadway revue with a sexy rock & roll twist. Beginning at $19.50
Lavell Crawford (Celebrity Event)
Thu., June 20, 8 p.m., Fri., June 21, 8 & 10:15 p.m. and Sat., June 22, 7 & 9:30 p.m.Comedy
$25-$30
900 N.C. Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3
Uptown
980-321-4702The Chuckleheads
Sun., June 23, 4 & 6 p.m.Comedy
Family friendly show at 4 p.m. and adult only show at 6 p.m. $10
900 N.C. Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3
Uptown
980-321-4702Kyle Kinane
Mon., June 24, 8 p.m.Comedy
Comedian Kyle Kinane has a knack for twisting mundane, everyday life occurrences. With his witty, unmotivated attitude, he ventures into the kind of territory that anyone who lacks a quirky sense of humor may not follow. He’s not lazy, but there’s something about this bearded fella that will resonate with slackers. Whether he’s talking about his experiences at Trader Joe’s, growing up in suburbia and/or living alone, Kinane mixes in his own commentary and turns a simple observation into a humorous, cynical tongue-lashing of sorts.
$15
900 N.C. Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3
Uptown
980-321-4702Summer Camp: Broadway Bound!
Mon., June 24, 9 a.m. 704-892-7953Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Full day summer Camp - June 24-June 28, 9am-4pm. DCP's first ever all day camp! Students work with talent developer and director/choreographer Katie Williams to develop their skills as musical theatre artists. This camp is for all ability levels and will focus on developing the artist where they are as an actor, singer and dancer. Students will need to dress comfortably and bring a bagged lunch. Sign up online at https://townofdavidson.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/ 225
Iceberg Slim; Portrait of a Pimp
Mon., June 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Film
Documenting the life Iceberg Slim, the former pimp turned famous writer, this film features interviews from Ice-T, Henry Rollins, Chris Rock and Snoop Dogg, among others, that contextualize and examine the life of the cultural figurehead. Part of the Charlotte Black Film Festival. Discussion to follow the screening. Limited seating available; visit http://icebergslimscreening.eventbrite.com/# to purchase tickets in advance. $8
Shift | Beyond The Numbers Of The Climate Crisis
Mon., June 24, 7:30 p.m.Film
A film by a Charlotte area brother/sister duo, Sam and Kate Fulbright to take a closer look at what climate change really means in the United States, and dive beyond the daunting numbers and graphs to meet the people and communities effected by the problem of climate change.
FREE
New Music Concert I & II with Freya String Quartet (Pittsburgh) & Erinn Frechette (Charlotte Symphony)
Thu., June 20, 8 p.m. and Thu., June 27, 8 p.m. 704-951-5910Classical Music, Visual Arts, Theater/Dance/Performance Art
•World premieres of new works by composers participating in the Charlotte New Music Festival.
Freya String Quartet & Erinn Frechette (flute - Charlotte Symphony)
Premiering the works will be the following performers:
Thursday, June 20 - •Pemiering new works by composers participating in the Composers Workshop of the Charlotte New Music Festival. Erinn Frechette (flute), Daniel Spiegel (piano), Freya String Quartet, & Stephanie Wilson (percussion).
Thursday, June 27 - Erinn Frechette (flute), Tomoko Deguchi (piano), Freya String Quartet, & Patrick McGinty (percussion
$15
Damn Yankees
Fri., June 21, 8 p.m., Sat., June 22, 8 p.m., Sun., June 23, 2:30 p.m., Tue., June 25, 7 p.m., Wed., June 26, 7:30 p.m., Thu., June 27, 7:30 p.m., Fri., June 28, 8 p.m. and Sat., June 29, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Baseball was very, very different back in the 1950s. New York baseball teams — there were three of them — won eight of the 10 World Series, while Washington’s team, the lowly Senators, barely stayed through that decade before skulking off to Minnesota. No wonder Damn Yankees struck a chord with Broadway musical and baseball fans alike. Divine intervention really seemed necessary for the hapless Senators to even contend with the mighty Yankees. Or, as the scenario of the 1956 Tony Award winner surmised, it would take a bargain between an ardent Senators fanatic and the devil himself. The debonair Dennis Delamar will portray archfiend Mr. Applegate in the CPCC Summer Theatre production at Halton Theater, tempting Joe Hardy with the promise of baseball glory. And, when celebrity and heroism aren’t enough to keep Joe on the road to damnation, he’ll send in a leggy siren named Lola as his relief pitcher. The tenuous balance between good and evil is maintained by the musical’s two hit songs, “(You Gotta Have) Heart” and “Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets).”
$10-$22
The Pajama Game
Thu., June 20, 8 p.m., Fri., June 21, 8 p.m., Sat., June 22, 8 p.m., Sun., June 23, 2 p.m., Thu., June 27, 8 p.m., Fri., June 28, 8 p.m. and Sat., June 29, 2 & 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
A seven-and-a-half-cent raise? This is what the protagonist of 1950s-set The Pajama Game pitches a fit for. The Tony Award-winning musical comedy is set in a PJ factory, where labor activist Babe Williams is fighting for a higher income. But in the midst of his demands, he seems to be getting cozy with Sid, the new superintendent. This has workplace drama written all over it.
$12-$24
Charlotte Squawks Ninesense
Through June 20, 7:30 p.m., Through June 22, 8 p.m., Through June 27, 7:30 p.m. and Through June 29, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The creative team of Mike Collins and Brian Kahn collaborate with Q.C.-area singers, dancers and actors to pick fun at pop culture, sports, life and politics, both local and national. $24.50
Follicled Foray
Through June 30Visual Arts
There’s no way to ignore the trend of men with facial hair. Men sporting moustaches and beards are living proof that stubble is on the rise. But, why? We don’t have that answer. What we do have is an exhibit of art inspired by a lack of shaving. Local bearded artist Jared Yerg has painted five pieces for Follicled Foray, an exhibit showcasing at the revamped Neighborhood Theatre. The collection features works based on subjects that are members of the Beard and Moustache Club of NC (Charlotte Chapter).
The World Is Bending
Through June 30Visual Arts
Bending wood is one of those art techniques that I don’t understand. It looks complicated and I kind of enjoy keeping its twisted process a mystery. Folks who share similar appreciation and ignorance about the craftsmanship of this art form will want to visit New Gallery of Modern Art for sculptor Rick Lazes’ The World Is Bending exhibit. Lazes, better known as CEO of the N.C. Music Factory, has been sculpting for three decades. The latest exhibit, filled with sleek, curvy, sharp designs and wood work is described as making “a social statement about the changes and challenges that people around the world are encountering during the early part of the 21st century.”
Free admission
