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Drama Kids Summer Camp
July 8-26, 8 a.m.
704-612-1441Family, Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Our "Dramatic" full day Summer camp is for kids ages 5-11. Campers will create their own play as well as learn the basics of puppety! Campers will perform for their family and friends at the end of the week. We will have tons of fun!(Mon-Friday) 8:00am-5:00pm
$225
Charlotte Daily City Tour
OngoingFamily, Festivals/Events
Learn about Charlotte's more than 250 years of history, as well as current and future plans for the city. This 2 ¼ hour guided and motorized tour includes more than 100 sites in Uptown (including the historic district), and two old South Charlotte suburbs (Dilworth and Myers Park) that include Bungalow, Colonial, Queen Anne, Victorian, and Tudor style homes. There is a 25 minute mid-tour stop for bathroom break, snacks, and/or souvenirs. For more information, visit www.charlottedailycitytour.com.
$6-$27 (plus, pick up/drop off fees)
Charlotte Art Meetup Group
Clubs & OrganizationsOpen to anyone wanting to mingle with fellow artists to discuss techniques, share critiques and network. For more information, visit www.areafifteen.com.
2nd Annual Big 80's Bar Crawl
Sat., June 22, 6 p.m.Nightlife
Bring your Aqua Net, headbands, neons and atrociously patterned clothing back for this blast-from-the-past bar crawl through Uptown, complete with costume contests and "radical" drink specials. The crawl and registration begins at Roxbury. A koozie is included in the cost. Visit www.lazyday.com for more information and to buy tickets. $8 online; $15 at the door. Designated Drivers come for free.
ZumbAtomics
Mon., June 24, 4:30 p.m., Mon., July 8, 4:30 p.m., Mon., July 15, 4:30 p.m. and Mon., July 22, 4:30 p.m. 704-525-5770Health & Fitness, Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Calling all kids ages 8-12! Kids will learn how to salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop, and more! Workouts are designed to let kids max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. Safe, effective, and FUN! Member & Non-Member Rates. Space for 15!
Member Price: $35 • Non Member Price: $45 • Drop in fee: $15
29th Bon Odori
Sat., Aug. 3, 11 a.m. 704-333-2775Festivals/Events
this is our 29th Japanese Summer festival, admission id FREE, please come and join us. Origami, Yukata fitting, Calligraphy, Tea ceremony and more. Lunch boxes will be prepared by Japanese restaurant.
FREE ADMISSION
The Kennedy Assassination: Fifty Years Later
Sat., Nov. 23, 2 p.m. 704-868-2164 / Dial 4Lectures & Seminars
A multi-media presentation by Dr. Melinda Ratchford exploring the history, politics, myths and theories behind the November 22, 1963 assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Free public event appropriate for older students and adults presented by Gaston County Public Library. No reservations required for individuals and families. Advance reservation required for organized groups. Information: 704-868-2164 / Dial 4.
free
Atheists & Agnostics Social Gathering
Second Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. Continues through Sept. 12Clubs & Organizations
Atheist or agnostic in the Charlotte metro area? Feeling like you're the only person in the neighborhood who sleeps in on Sunday mornings?
Charlotte Atheists & Agnostics holds social gatherings for atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, Pastafarians, etc. each month -- join us for food and drinks, or just come hang out!
Visit the CAA website or find us on Facebook for more information.
FREE!
NoDa Brewing Run Club
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.Clubs & Organizations
This group meets every week for 1, 3, and 5-mile running loops that end with grabbing a beer at NoDa Brewing Company. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/NoDaBrewingRunClub/info.
Charlotte Knights
July 1-2, 7:15 p.m., Wed., July 3, 7:15 p.m., Sat., July 6, 7:15 p.m., Sun., July 7, 2:15 p.m., July 8, 7:15 p.m., July 18-19, 7:15 p.m., July 22-25, 7:15 p.m., July 26-27, 7:15 p.m. and Mon., July 29, 12:15 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
The Charlotte Knights face the Buffalo Bisons from July 1-2, the Durham Bulls on July 3 and July 8-9, the Norfolk Tides on July 6 and July 18-19, the Indianapolis Indians from July 22-25 and the Gwinnett Braves from July 26-29. For more information, visit www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t494.
Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County General Membership Meeting
Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.Clubs & Organizations
The DWMC engages women in the political process and advocates for issues important to women, their families, and their community. Prospective members are welcome to attend our meetings to network with women leaders and to hear guest speakers on a variety of topics. The DWMC meets at The Asian Library every second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.
1339 Baxter Street
General Charlotte Area
704-334-3450asianlibrary@asianlibrary.org
Silent Disco
Fridays. Continues through June 28Nightlife
The Silent Disco is a national craze that utilizes wireless headphones that pickup groove-worthy jams broadcasted via FM-transmitters. Rather than a traditional speaker system, the seemingly silent headphones allow for the good times to keep rolling far beyond any noise curfews.
King Entertainment`dā`pär-tē at Kazba in the EpiCentre
Sat., June 22, 4 p.m. 704.336.9139Nightlife, Festivals/Events, Clubs & Organizations
`dā`pär-tē at Kazba in the EpiCentre SaturDAY 6/22 4p-8p Music: DJ Complete (Charlotte Bobcats) Tickets http://kingdapar-te.eventbrite.com/
$8 Single & $6 Group Tickets
World Refugee Day
Sat., June 22, 3 p.m. 704-370-3258Festivals/Events
Performances, crafts, and games to celebrate and raise awareness of the huge number of refugees living in Charlotte. Learn more about what it means to be a refugee and have fun doing it! free
