Fall Guide: Upcoming festivals, comedy shows, visual arts events and more 

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Alta~Cation Fall Fashion Show Fall fashion show with music and art. Sat., Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Grand Central, 1000 Central Avenue, Charlotte. 704-377-4596. www.grandcentralevents.com.

Bank of America 500 A Saturday night showdown in the heart of the chase for the Sprint Cup Series Championship. Four-pack adult tickets are $39.75 per person; $10 for children. Sat., Oct. 15. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

The Black & White Affair An evening of performances by Meli'sa Morgan, Christopher Williams and Alyson Williams. Post-performance celebration with an opportunity to meet the stars of the show. $40-$80. Sat., Nov. 26, 9 p.m. Westin Hotel, 601 S. College St., Charlotte.

Bojangles' Pole Night NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying for the Bank of America 500. $12 for adults; $1 for children. Thurs., Oct. 13. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Carolina Christmas Light Show The speedway transforms into one of the largest drive-through holiday light parks in the country with more than a million LED lights in nearly 500 colorful displays. Attractions also include a skating rink, festival of trees, Bethlehem village and carnival rides. $20 per car. Nov. 21-Jan. 2. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Carolina Wing Festival: Road To Buffalo 2011 Tour Participating local area restaurants will be serving their wings and battling for a chance at competing in The National Buffalo Wing Festival. There will also be contests (Carolina wing eating, bobbing for wings, hot wing eating) and live entertainment (Coconut Groove Band, Dan Plowden Band, Casey Clark and Scott Smith). For more information, visit www.carolinawingfestival.com. $10. Sat., Sept. 17, 12-10 p.m. Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte. 704-596-4650. www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com.

CHARLOTTE NC FASHION WEEK A series of fashion shows and shindigs with numerous designers and cutting-edge fashion. Sept. 21-24. For more information, visit www.charlottencfashionweek.com.

Charlotte Fashion Week A three-day series of events including showcases of the latest collections of couture and luxury designers, as well as local fashion designers from Charlotte. For more information, visit charlottefashionweek.com. Sept. 22-24. Gateway Village, 800 West Trade St., Charlotte.

Charlotte Fashion Week: Miles of Impact There will be three fashion designers and 10 boutiques dressing local personalities and celebrities for the evening. For more information, visit charlottefashionweek.com. $20 and up. Sat., Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Gateway Village, 800 West Trade St., Charlotte.

Charlotte Fashion Week: People's Choice Awards Two fashion designers and four emerging designers will show their newest pieces. For more information, visit charlottefashionweek.com. $20 and up. Thurs., Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Gateway Village, 800 West Trade St., Charlotte.

Charlotte Fashion Week: Re-Model Show There will be three fashion designers and up to 20 reinvention pieces where local business' and designers will be taking interior design and construction to the body. For more information, visit charlottefashionweek.com. $20 and up. Fri., Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Gateway Village, 800 West Trade St., Charlotte.

Charlotte Irish Summer Festival Celebrating all things Irish with traditional music, dance, drinks and food, as well as crafts, games and activities for children. Sat., Sept. 24. For more details, visit www.charlotteirishsummerfestival.com.

Charlotte Roller Girls bout Charlotte Roller Girls vs. Cape Fear Roller Girls All-Stars. For more information, visit www.charlotterollergirls.com. $5-$14. Sat., Sept. 24, 6 p.m. Grady Cole Center, 310 N. Kings Drive, Charlotte.

Charlotte Sunset Jazz Festival Annual outdoor jazz festival at Marshall Park. For a complete lineup of performing artists, visit www.charlottesunsetjazzfestival.com. Free. Sat., Sept. 17, 2-8 p.m. Marshall Park, 800 E. 3rd St., Charlotte.

Concerts on the Green Performance by Davidson Symphony & Jazz Ensemble (classical and jazz). Free. Sun., Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m. Village Green, Concord Street and Main Street, Davidson.

Date Switch Speed dating event organized around socializing with professional singles (ages 25-39) for five minute time intervals, dubbed "mini-dates". $29-$35. Sat., Sept. 10, 8 p.m.; Speed dating event organized around socializing with professional singles (ages 35-55) for five minute time intervals, dubbed "mini-dates". For more information or to register, visit www.dateswitch.com. $29-$35. Sat., Sept. 24, 8 p.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd., Charlotte. 704-373-9900. www.sunsetclubcharlotte.com.

Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos Festival of Souls Mexican tradition of honoring the dead and celebrating their continuity with altars, activities, storytelling, dancing, music and more. Free admission. Sun., Oct. 30, noon. Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St., Charlotte. 704-333-1887. www.museumofthenewsouth.org.

Dollar General 300 Friday night fight in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, plus access to the final NASCAR Sprint Cup series practice session. Adult tickets start at $17; children's admission is $1. Fri., Oct. 14. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.