Summer Listings 

JUNE

Film

ALL ABOARD! SUMMER FILM SERIES June 13: The Great Train Robbery (1903) & The General (1927); June 20: The Lady Vanishes, 7pm. Free. Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.

AMONG BROTHERS In 1994 Jennifer Matthews was found dead in her burned down apartment. Was it an accident, or murder? Film based on actual events from this unsolved story. June 2-3, 7pm & 9pm. $10-$12. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

BEST OF FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL Two winning features from the most distinguished and reknowned documentary film festival in the country which is based in Durham. June 9-10, 7pm. Duke Power Theater. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

CHARLOTTE FILM SOCIETY Second Week film series June Films: Moolaade, Nobody Knows and Callas Forever. www.charlottefilmsociety.com. Manor Theatre, 607 Providence Rd. 704-334-2727.

CORNELIUS OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES Come see a great movie under the stars during the 3rd Annual Movies on the Boulevard. Every other Wed. night starting June 8 through Aug. 17. Kenton Place, Cornelius. 704-892-6031ext.162.

FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL Films for folks of all ages. June 7-8: The Rescuers Down Under; June 14-15: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey; June 21-22: The Sword in the Stone; June 28-29: Johnny Tremain. All at 11am & 2pm. www.chmuseums.org. Free after museum admission. Museum of York County, 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

IMAX DOME Now showing Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure and Forces of Nature. Opening May 13: Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag. www.discoveryplace.org. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

THE JAZZY LADIES MOVIES SERIES Music and movies on the lawn. Presented by Young Affiliates of the Mint. www.youngaffiliates.org. June 7, 6 p.m.; June 14, 6 p.m. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

THE REST OF YOUR LIFE Charlotte premiere of locally shot film about a group of twenty-somethings in Charlotte struggling to move out of their parents\<\\#213\> houses, commit to each other, and do something with their lives. Thu., June 2. Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200.

SUMMER CINEMA A screening of House of Flying Daggers. Fri., June 17, 1-3 p.m. Free. Freedom Regional Library, 1230 Alleghany St. 704-432-2702.

SUMMER OF SUPERHEROES FILM SERIES A film adaptation of Chester Gould comic strip Dick Tracy. Tue., June 28, 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Independence Library, 6015 Conference Drive. 704-814-7455.

Fun Stuff

3rd ANNUAL RUN FOR EDUCATION Sponsored by BRIDGE Jobs Program. Start/finish at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. Registration at 6:30am, 5K Run at 8am and 1K Health Walk/Run is at 8:45am. Sat., June 11. $5-$50. 704-377-5371.

AARP LIFESTYLE CONFERENCE An event devoted to health and wellness featuring speakers, industry pros, educational sessions and more. www.aarp.org/events. June 3; June 4. $15, children under 12 free. Charlotte Convention Center. 800-830-6109.

AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE Choreographer Lena Blou will present a rare recital with guests Tropical Flavor Band. www.aacc-charlotte.org. Fri., June 10, 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

ARTS ALIVE CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMPS Week-long sessions covering topics such as drawing, painting, jewelry making and theater. www.rockhillarts.org. June-July beginning June 6. 803-328-2787.

ARTSPLASH! A summer camp for kids to learn about African-American culture. www.aacc-charlotte.org. June 13-July 1, 8am-5pm. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565 ext. 30.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CABARRUS COUNTY announces its first ever Bigs and Littles Fashion Show event for volunteer mentors (Bigs) and the children that participate in program (Littles). Sat., June 4, 12 p.m. Carolina Mall, Concord. 704-377-3963ext.26.

CAROLINA CROWN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS SHOWS Hometown Carolina Crown will perform at two local shows this summer. Call or visit www.nightbeat.carolinacrown.org. FirstBEAT June 22 at Fort Mill H.S. & NightBEAT Aug. 2 at Memorial Stadium. 803-547-2665.

CAROLINA REGGAE FEST Hosted by Mix Master David & DJ Ernest. Several artists will be featured. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9:30. Oasis Shrine Auditorium, 604 Doug Mayes Pl., Charlotte. Wed., June 15. $28. 980-721-9126.

CATAWBA CANOE/KAYAK-ATHON A 7-mile float on the Catawba River to raise money for conservation efforts. www.ncwf.org. Mt. Island Lake, 2155 McClintock Rd. Sat., June 18. 704-332-5696.

CAUGHT IN THE WEB A performance of Ananse stories presented by Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences. Fri., June 10, 10:30 a.m. Free. Gaston County Public Library, 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2164 ext. 4.

CENTER CITY GREEN MARKET Featuring farm-fresh produce, fresh seafood and fresh-cut flowers. Across from Reides Fine Foods and the Levine Museum of the New South. www.centercitygreenmarket.com. Saturdays through Sept. 17, 8am-1pm.

CHARLOTTE ANTIQUES & FINE COLLECTIBLES SHOW Dealers offer antiques, home furnishings, fine art, decorative garden accessories, vintage collectibles and more. www.dmgantiqueshows.com. First weekend every month. $5-12. Metrolina Expo & Fairgrounds, 7100 Statesville Rd. 800-824-3770.

CHARLOTTE COMEDY THEATER New shows for the summer. The Pirates and Helen Baak, along with their well-known resident ensemble. Hi energy, interactive, improv comedy. Rated R. Fri & Sat, 10pm. www.charlottecomedy.com. $10. 1111 - D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.

CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY GATHERING Concert and jams featuring Canadian folk troubadour Tim Harrison. Bryant Recital Hall, Sloan- Morgan Bldg., 1220 Elizabeth Ave., CPCC campus. www.folksociety.org. Fri., June 10, 7:30 p.m. Free. 704-563-7080.

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT Civil War demonstration with Confederate reenactors. www.chmuseums.org. June 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; June 12, 1-4 p.m. Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd., McConnels. 803-684-2327.

CLASSI-KOOL IN THE PARK Live music in the park, Sundays, 4-6pm. Freedom Park. May 15: Tropical Flavor; May 22: Two Salmon; May 29: BP Ride; June 5: Whipper Snappers; June 12: Studio D. Free. 704-353-1246.

THE COMEDY ZONE Upcoming Performances:. June 1-4: Debi Gutierrez; June 8-11: Tammy Pescatelli; June 15-18: Jerry Farber & Johnny Parazzo. June 22-25: Michael Mack; June 29-July 2: Craig Shoemaker. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

CULTURE CAMP Children 6 & up will participate in various arts and crafts projects and interactive performing arts activities. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 per family. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

DOWN THE STREET BEAD SHOW Beads of all kinds. Jewelry classes offered in wire wrapping, precious metal clay, and ceramics. June 4, 10 a.m.; June 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$4. Oasis Shriners Temple, 604 Doug Mayes Blvd. 866-667-3232.

EVERHART HONDA NATIONAL BALLOON RALLY Hot air balloon event. Family fun with childrens activities, food, entertainment, and balloon rides available. Iredell County Fairgrounds. June 3, 3-9 p.m.; June 4, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; June 5, 2-7 p.m. $5-$10. 877-531-1819.

HERITAGE BALL The Zetas of Charlotte Benevolent Foundation will hold this event. Doors at 6:45pm, dinner at 7:10pm. Live African entertainment and dancing. www.zetasofcharlotte.org. Sat., June 18, 6:45 p.m. $40. Marriott Executive Park. 704-394-4285.

HEROES CONVENTION One of the largest comic book conventions in the country featuring artists, comic heroes, vendors and tons of comics. www.heroesonline.com. June 24-26. Charlotte Convention Center. 704-375-7462.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE WORLDFEAST 2005 Children and adults will experience our city’s different cultures through active participation. Call or visit www.ihclt.org. Sat., June 4, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Wachovia Atrium, 301 S. Tryon St. 704-333-8099.

JETTON JAZZ BAZZAR Live concerts in Jetton Park featuring jazz ensembles from the region. May 15: The Uptown Entertainment Band; May 22: The Brubakers; June 12: IZM, all 3-7pm. $5 per car. 704-896-9808.

JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL 8th annual event celebrating the official ending of slavery in America. A 5k will also be held. Call for information. June 17-19, 10am-8pm. Free. Independence Park. 704-376-6160.

LAKE WYLIE SPLASH DASH 12th Annual 10k, 5k, and 3-mile health walk at Lake Wylie, SC. Wheel chair racers welcome. Call or visit www.lakewyliesc.com. Sat., June 11, 7 a.m. $5-$20. 803-831-2827.

MAIN AND MAXWELL FARMER’S MARKET Local farmers selling their produce, baked goods and crafts. Huntersville. www.huntersville.org. Sat and Tues, 7am-1pm, beginning June 4. 704-766-2220.

MAIN STREET LIVE Summer concert series featuring music, food, kids’ entertainment and more. Downtown Rock Hill. www.yorkcountychamber.com. June 2: The Catalinas, August 4: The Fantastic Shakers, 5:30-9:30pm. 803-324-7500.

MARCH OF DIMES SHOWHOUSE The Point has been selected as the location of the March of Dimes 2005 spring showhouse. Through June 5. www.marchofdimes.com. Thur-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-6pm. $8-$10. 704-376-3434.

A MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL Feast and frolic with medieval food, games and a craft activity for kids 6-12. Reservations required. Wed., June 22, 3 p.m. Free. Gaston County Public Library, 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.

MILL VILLAGE: A PIEDMONT RHAPSODY Relive the history of the mills through this performance by the Charlotte Symphony Chamber Ensemble. Wachovia Plaza in downtown Rock Hill. Visit www.rockhillarts.org. Tue., June 14, 7 p.m.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Kannapolis Park & Rec. present summer movie series. www.cityofkannapolis.com. June 10 & 24, 7pm. 704-920-4311.

MUSIC & MOVIES AT THE MINT Formerly known as Jazzy Ladies. www.youngaffiliates.org. June 7: Evans & Coppola and Vertigo; June 14: Laura Ridgeway & Friends and Best in Show. At 6pm. $2-$5. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

NC SPECIAL OLYMPICS POKER RUN Event features prizes, food and auction. All proceeds benefit NC Special Olympics. Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, Kannapolis. Sat., June 4, 10 a.m. 704-920-4111.

NEW LIFE 91.9 BIRTHDAY BASH Featuring music by Point of Grace, Mark Schultz and Natalie Grant. Sat., June 18, 7 p.m. $15-$25. Cricket Arena, 2700 E Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.

ROCKIN’ & REELIN’ Pineville Parks & Rec host a movie and concert series through the summer. Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Dr. www.pinevillenc.net. Beginning June 3, 7pm. Check website for other dates. 704-889-2400.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Live in concert featuring an energetic, high-voltage, live rock concert that celebrates story and characters from the film. Sat., June 18. $24.99-$41.99. Paramount’s Carowinds. 704-588-2606.

SONFEST 2005 Featuring contemporary Christian music. This year bands include Newsboys, Third Day, Mercy Me, Audio Adrenaline, Relient K, Casting Crowns and more. June 23-25. $24.99-$41.99. Paramount’s Carowinds. 704-588-2606.

STICK TO YOUR DREAMS A performance of humor and mischief mime theatre with Andrew Levitt. Fri., June 17, 10:30 a.m. Free. Gaston County Public Library, 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2164 ext. 4.

STORIES UNDER THE STARS Storyteller Ron Jones brings traditional folktales, fairy tales and contemporary stories to life. On the Patio. Sat., June 11, 7 p.m. Free. Kannapolis Branch Library. 704-920-4343.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES In Village Park, Kannapolis. June 4: The Andrew Thielen Big Band; June 18: The Tim Clark Band, 7pm. Free. 704-920-4343.

SUMMER CONCERTS Live music series outdoors at Stumptown Park, Matthews. www.matthewsnc.com. Throughout the summer months. 704-907-9396.

TASTE OF CHARLOTTE Featuring a mix of family entertainment, artists, live music, an array of beer and wine and, tons of food from 32 area restaurants. Sponsored by Lowe’s Foods. Downtown Tryon St. (between 1st and 6th). www.tasteofcharlotte.com. June 3, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; June 4, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; June 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 704-947-6590.

Music

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 S. Tryon St. 704-377-6874 June 3 Bain Mattox & Honestly. June 4 Appetite for Destruction: Guns and Roses Tribute. June 11 Purgatory 20. June 15 Sideways Eight & Orange Envy. June 17 Evenflow: Pearl Jam Tribute. June 18 Magic Mike. June 24 Who’s Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute. June 25 Acoustic Outlaws.

BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000 June 17 Queen City Jazz Company.

CHARLOTTE COLISEUM 100 Paul Buck Blvd. 704-357-4701 June 11 Spring Fest 2005, feat. Big Boi, Brook Valentine and more.

CRICKET ARENA 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500 June 18 Point of Grace, Mark Schultz & Natalie Grant.

DOUBLE DOOR INN 218 E. Independence Blvd. 704-376-1446 June 3 Smokin’ Joe Kubeck & B’nois King. June 4 David Childers and the Modern Don Juans & The Sammies. June 8 Long Distance Call. June 10 Little Charlie & the Nightcats. June 11 Animal Aid ’05. June 12 Bill Hanna & CPCC Jazz Ensemble. June 15 Tarbox Ramblers. June 17 Lou Ford. June 18 Anthony Gomes. June 22 Rising Lion. June 24 Contagious. June 25 Hadden Sayers. June 29 Wide Load McKenna.

THE EVENING MUSE 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737 June 3 gogoPilot, Kristin Cifelli & Stoll Vaughan. June 4 Patrick Davis & Nadine Goellner. June 7 Robbie Fulks. June 9 Rudy Currence. June 10 Willy Porter. June 15 Troubled Hubble. June 16 Sun Domingo & Small Town Workers. June 17 Taylor Roberts Music. June 22 Lascivious Biddies. June 23 Chatham County Line. June 25 Deanna Lynn & Chris Pureka.

GRADY COLE CENTER 310 N. Kings Dr. 704-522-6500 June 1 Good Charlotte, Simple Plan & Relient K.

IRISH CUE 19501 Hwy 73, Cornelius. 704-892-6904 June 3 Basikly. June 4 From a Seed. June 9 Bargain Basement Blues Band. June 10 Matt Walsh Blues Band. June 11 People. June 17 Peralta. June 18 Lulu. June 24 Part-Time Blues Band. June 25 Scott Johnson Band.

MAIN STREET LIVE Downtown Rock Hill. 803-324-7500 June 2 The Catalinas.

MILESTONE 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-398-0472 June 3 Control, The Minor Times, Scapegoat & Mermaid in a Manhole. June 10 PsyOpus, Everything Falls Together, The Jefferson Plan Crash & Not Unlike the Sky.

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298 June 3 Rose Hill Drive & Blanco Diablo. June 7 Indigo Girls. June 16 The Grande Mothers Re:invented. June 17 Larry Keel and Natural Bridge & Steep Canyon Rangers. June 18 DJ Williams Projekt. June 24 Jay Clifford. June 25 Blue Dogs.

OASIS SHRINE AUDITORIUM 604 Doug Mayes Pl. 980-721-9126 June 15 Carolina Reggae Fest featuring Mix Master David & DJ Ernest.

OVENS AUDITORIUM 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500 June 24 Charlotte Symphony performs Pink Floyd with Randy Jackson.

PARAMOUNT’S CAROWINDS 14523 Carowinds Blvd. 704-588-2600 June 23-25 Sonfest 2005 with Newsboys, Third Day, Mercy Me, Audio Adrenaline, Relient K, Casting Crowns and more.

RODI 245 W. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC, 704-864-7634 June 2 Michael Reno Harrell. June 3 David Childers and the Modern Don Juans. June 4 Chris Cook. June 9 Dana and Susan Robinson. June 10 Robin Rogers. June 11 Ginny Wilder. June 16 Phyllis Tannerfrye. June 17 Zeltner and Monteith. June 18 Volatile Baby. June 23 Bruce Pephoff. June 24 Darlyne Cain. June 25 The Lascivious Biddies. June 30 Tad Dreis.

SUMMER POPS Charlotte Symphony. 704-972-2000 Regional summer concert series. June 17: Energy Explorium, Lake Norman; June 18: Bailey Rd. Park, Cornelius; June 22: Belle Johnston Park, Pineville; June 25: Gaston County Park, Dallas.

SYMPHONY PARK SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Rd. 704-972-2000 June 5-26, Charlotte Symphony performances Sundays, 8:15pm.

THE ROOM June 2 Carbon Productions. June 3 MC Battle. June 5 Djs Tetradin, Defkom, Spam & Vick Vega. June 7 Melt Banana, Vaz & Calbi Yau. June 10 Rah Digga. June 17 DJ Price, DJ Payne & DJ Spooky. June 23 Stop the Violence. June 24 Bite Club.

TREMONT MUSIC HALL 400 W. Tremont Ave. 704-343-9494 June 8 Secret Lives of the Freemasons, The Higher, Clarity Process & Bed Light for Blue Eyes. June 14 Showbread, As Cities Burn & Lorene.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPITHEATRE 704-522-6500 June 5 Santana & Los Lonely Boys. June 10 Lee Ann Womack & Shooter Jennings. June 11 Strange Days Festival feat. Doors of the 21st Century, Vanilla Fudge, The Yardbirds and Pat Travers Band. June 12 New Edition & Brian McKnight. June 19 Trey Anastasio & Ben Harper and the Criminals. June 28 Dave Matthews Band & Drive By Truckers.

VILLAGE PARK Kannapolis. 704-920-4343 June 4 The Andrew Thielen Big Band. June 18 The Tim Clark Band.

VISULITE THEATRE 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200 June 2 Punk Jazz Project. June 3 Gigi Dover and the Big Love & Danielle Howle. June 4 Bellyfull. June 17 Marah. June 18 Chris Cook. June 23 Rev. Horton Heat & The Legendary Shack Shakers. June 25 Galactic.

Sports

CAROLINA SHOW SKI TEAM Activities include performing water ski shows, sponsoring ski days and more. Windjammer Park, Tega Cay, SC. www.carolinashowski.com. Shows on Friday nights, June through August. Free. 704-577-0014.

CHARLOTTE EAGLES Soccer action. June 11: Phantoms, 7:30pm; June 18: Hammerheads, 7:30pm. E. E. Waddell H.S. Stadium. www.charlotteeagles.com. $6-$9. 704-841-8644.

CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS June 1-2: Scranton Red Barons, 7:15pm; June 11: Norfolk Tides, 7:15pm; June 12: Norfolk Tides: 2:15pm; June 16-18: Syracuse SkyChiefs, 7:15pm; June 19: Syracuse SkyChiefs, 2:15pm; June 20-21 & 23: Louisville Bats, 7:15pm; June 22: Louisville Bats, 12:15pm; June 28-30: Pawtucket Red Sox, 7:15pm. www.charlotteknights.com. $6-$10. Knights Stadium, Fort Mill. 704-357-8071.

CHARLOTTE STING June 12: Seattle Storm, 4pm; June 16: Indiana Fever, 7pm; June 23: San Antonio Silver Stars, 7pm; June 25: New York Liberty, 6pm; June 28: Washington Mystics, 7pm. www.wnba.com/sting. $10-$115. Charlotte Coliseum, 100 Paul Buck Blvd. 704-522-6500.

FENCING TOURNAMENT 3-weapon fencing tournament. Charlotte Fencing Academy, 11525 Reames Rd., # 104. June 4, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; June 5, 2 p.m. Free. 704-596-9956.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT School Bus Racing, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. June 14; July 12; Aug. 16. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT CRASHCars, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. June 21; July 5; July 19; Aug. 9. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT Fireworks Extravaganza, One-on-One Spectator Races, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. Tue., June 28. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

SOCCER SIX CAROLINA CUP 8th annual Carolina Cup soccer tournament held at Mallard Creek Park. www.adultsoccer.com. June 18; June 19. 843-379-3440.

SUMMER YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Offered by Panthers players Brad Hoover and Will Witherspoon. Several other Panthers will assist. Stay overnight or commute daily. Boys ages 7-18; enrollment is limited. Call or visit www.footballcamps.com. June 8-12. Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 1-800-555-0801.

Theater

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES A production of the children’s classic. www.FortMillPlayhouse.org. June 23-26. Banks Street Theater, Fort Mill, 513 Banks St. 803-548-8102.

FOREVER PLAID Four guys, one dream\<\\#201\> and whole lot of Plaid. A hilarious, yet touching musical. Through June 26: Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 4pm & 8pm; Sun, 3pm & 6:30pm. $30-$40. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

GYPSY A musical fable that will take you on a backstage tour of the world of vaudeville and burlesque. June 8-18. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

HAIRSPRAY This Tony award-winning play is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and music. June 28-July 10, Tues-Thu 8pm; Fri 8:15pm; Sat 2pm & 8:15pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm. $25-$80. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

THE MUSIC MAN Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. June 16-18 & 23-25, 8pm; June 19, 2pm. $15-$20. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-892-7953.

OKLAHOMA! A new touring production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s landmark musical. May 31-June 5, Tues-Thu, 8pm; Fri-Sat, 8:15pm; Sun, 7:30pm; Sat-Sun, 2pm. $23-$61. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

ORPHANS The drama follows the plight of two brothers orphaned at an early age. www.nccast.com. June 15-July 12. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

PIEDMONT PLAYERS A presentation of two complete comedies in one evening. The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang and Real Inspector Hound by Sir Tom Stoppard. June 9-11, 15-18, 7:30pm; June 12, 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

PSYCHO BEACH PARTY This sexy, campy production satirizes 60’s beach movies and cheesy psychodrama. Live music by the Aqualads. Adult langauge/content. June 16-26. $19.99. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS A toe tapping, knee slapping good time. Guaranteed to please the young and old alike. June 22-July 2. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE A production of the Actor’s Theatre. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. June 1-18. Wed. & Thurs, at 7:30pm; Fri. & Sat. at 8pm; June 12 at 2:30pm. $17-$22. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

THREADS OF HOPE A play written to honor the women and men who toiled in Southern textile mills. www.rhcommunitytheatre.org. June 15-18, 8pm; June 18-19, 2:30pm. $5-$8. Rock Hill Community Theatre, 236 West Main St., Rock Hill. 803-324-2578.

JULY

July 4th

4th OF JULY PIG PICKIN’ Also features live music and fireworks. Mon., July 4. The Penguin, 1921 Commonwealth Ave. 704-375-6959.

CELEBRATE AMERICA Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s traditional, patriotic concert. Symphony Park. www.charlottesymphony.org. July 2. Free. SouthPark Shopping Center, 4400 Sharon Road. 704-972-2000.

CELEBRATE AMERICA! Celebrate Independence Day in style with patriotic music and a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display. Mon., July 4, 4 p.m. $5-$10. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont. 704-825-4490.

LAKE WYLIE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS Lake Wylie by the Buster Boyd Bridge, SC, Hwy 49. www.lakewyliesc.com. Mon., July 4, 9 p.m. Free. 800-866-5200.

NIGHTS OF FIRE: A SKYTOWER SPECTULAR Fireworks and music extravaganza presented at park close, 10pm. July 2-4. Free with park admission. Paramount’s Carowinds. 704-588-2606.

SKYSHOW 2005 Music, food, vendors and fireworks after dark. Downtown Charlotte, W. Trade & N. Tryon St. www.skyshow.net. Mon., July 4, 5 p.m.

Film

ALL ABOARD! SUMMER FILM SERIES July 11: The Palm Beach Story (1942); July 18: Murder on the Orient Express (1974); July 25: The Takin of Pelham One-Two-Three (1974). All at 7pm. Free. Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.

CHARLOTTE FILM SOCIETY Second Week film series July Films: Oscar Shorts-2005. Look At Me, Gunner Palace and Turtles Can Fly. www.charlottefilmsociety.com. Manor Theatre, 607 Providence Rd. 704-334-2727.

CORNELIUS OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES Come see a great movie under the stars during the 3rd Annual Movies on the Boulevard. Every other Wed. night starting June 8 through Aug. 17. Kenton Place, Cornelius. 704-892-6031ext.162.

Fun Stuff

CHARLOTTE ANTIQUES & FINE COLLECTIBLES SHOW Dealers offer antiques, home furnishings, fine art, decorative garden accessories, vintage collectibles and more. www.dmgantiqueshows.com. First weekend every month. $5-12. Metrolina Expo & Fairgrounds, 7100 Statesville Rd. 800-824-3770.

CHARLOTTE COMEDY THEATER New shows for the summer. The Pirates and Helen Baak, along with their well-known resident ensemble. Hi energy, interactive, improv comedy. Rated R. Fri & Sat, 10pm. www.charlottecomedy.com. $10. 1111 - D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.

CHARLOTTE NC BLACK GAY PRIDE 2005 This 1st annual event will feature entertainment and informative workshops at various locations including Spirit Square and the Hereford Barn. www.charlottencblackgaypride.com. July 15-17. 704-605-7724.

THE COMEDY ZONE Upcoming Performances:. July 6-9: Allyn Ball & Naughty; July 15-16: James Gregory. July 28-30: Carlos Mencia. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

CULTURE CAMP Children 6 & up will participate in various arts and crafts projects and interactive performing arts activities. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 per family. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

MIAMI Fashion show presented by Uneek Events and Entertainment. Designers: Flow by Tara Davis, Bushwoman, Jayla Heyward and more. Palmer Bldg., 2601 E. 7th St. Fri., July 29, 9 p.m. $15-$20. 704-491-0176.

MIDYETTE MAGIC Live magic performance for all ages, presented by Lincoln County Library. Thu., July 14, 10:30 a.m. Free. Citizens Center, Lincolnton, 115 West Main St. 704-735-8044.

REENACTMENT BATTLES 225th anniversary of Revolutionary war era battles. July 9: Huck’s Defeat and Rocky Mount, 11:30am-2pm; July 10: Stallings Plantation and Hanging Rock, 11:30am-2pm. www.chmuseums.org. Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd., McConnels. 803-684-2327.

SUMMERDANCE Dance concert performances presented by Kinetic Works. www.mckineticworks.org. July 28; July 29; July 30. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-338-1533.

Music

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 S. Tryon St. 704-377-6874 July 3 Luciano.

CHARLOTTE COLISEUM 100 Paul Buck Blvd. 704-357-4701 July 9 Kenny Chesney.

THE EVENING MUSE 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737 July 6 Tosco House Party. July 15 Jennifer Daniels. July 16 Dromedary. July 28 Reverend Billly C. Wirtz.

IRISH CUE 19501 Hwy 73, Cornelius. 704-892-6904 July 1 Die As One & People. July 2 From a Seed. July 3 Bumpy & the Sundee Junkies.

OVENS AUDITORIUM 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500 July 15 Michael Buble.

RODI 245 W. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC. 704-864-7634 July 1 Zeltner and Monteith. July 2 David Childers and the Modern Don Juans & Bill Noonan. July 7 Michael Reno Harrell. July 8 Robin Rogers. July 9 Tricia Carter. July 14 Dana and Susan Robinson. July 15 Volatile Baby. July 16 Ginny Wilder. July 21 Phyllis Tannerfrye. July 22 Darlyne Cain. July 23 Willy Evans. July 28 Marjorie Thompson. July 29 Donna Hopkins. July 30 Volatile Baby.

SUMMER POPS SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Rd. 704-972-2000. July 2 Celebrate America concert with Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

RODI 245 W. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC, 704-864-7634 July 1 Alkaline Trio, Rufio & Thieves Like Us. July 6 Say Anything, Emmanuel & Circa Survive.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 704-522-6500 July 26 John Mellencamp & John Fogerty. July 30 James Taylor.

VISULITE THEATRE 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200 July 1 The Waybacks. July 2 La Rua. July 7 Caitlin Cary & Thad Cockrell. July 29 Southern Culture on the Skids.

Sports

CAROLINA SHOW SKI TEAM Activities include performing water ski shows, sponsoring ski days and more. Windjammer Park, Tega Cay, SC. www.carolinashowski.com. Shows on Friday nights, June through August. Free. 704-577-0014.

CHARLOTTE EAGLES Summertime soccer action. July 1: Kings, 7:30pm; July 16: Royals, 7:30pm; July 23: Hammerheads, 8pm. E. E. Waddell H.S. Stadium. www.charlotteeagles.com. $6-$9. 704-841-8644.

CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS July 1: Pawtucket Red Sox, 7:15pm; July 14-15: Indianapolis Indians, 7:15pm; July 16: Louisville Bats, 7:15pm; July 17: Louisville Bats, 2:15pm; July 18, 20-21: Rochester Red Wings, 7:15pm; July 19: Rochester Red Wings, 12:15pm; July 30: Richmond Braves, 7:15pm; July 31: Richmond Braves, 2:15pm. www.charlotteknights.com. $6-$10. Knights Stadium, Fort Mill. 704-357-8071.

CHARLOTTE STING July 7: Minnesota Lynx, 7pm; July 12: New York Liberty, 7pm; July 19: Connecticut Sun, 12pm; July 23: Indiana Fever, 6pm; Jul 23: Detroit Shock, 7pm; July 27: Connecticut Sun, 6pm. www.wnba.com/sting. $10-$115. Charlotte Coliseum, 100 Paul Buck Blvd. 704-522-6500.

DOMINO’S PIZZA GRASSROOTS NATIONALS The Dirt Track at LMS. IMCA Modifieds, Stock 4-Cylinders, CRASHCars, Fireworks. Sun., July 3. Free-$10. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT School Bus Racing, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. July 12; Aug. 16. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT CRASHCars, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. July 5; July 19; Aug. 9. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT Special event TBA, School Bus Racing, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. Tue., July 26. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

Theater

CAUGHT IN THE NET Bigamy and the internet provide laughs aplenty in Ray Cooney’s sequel to the hilarious Run for Your Wife. July 6-16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER A comedy presentation. Contains adult situations. Hodson Hall, Cunningham Fine Arts Bldg. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. July 28-30 & Aug. 4-6, 8pm. $13-$15. Davidson College. 704-892-7953.

HAIRSPRAY This Tony award-winning play is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and music. June 28-July 10, Tues-Thu 8pm; Fri 8:15pm; Sat 2pm & 8:15pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm. $25-$80. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

LAUGHING WILD Biting humor intersects with touching views on the realities of lonely people struggling to find themselves, and even love in a fast-paced, brutal world. July 14-24. $19.99. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

PETER PAN Take off with the ever-youthful Cathy Rigby and revel in the magic and whimsy of this beloved classic. July 26-31. Tues-Thurs 8pm; Fri 8:15pm; Saturday 2pm & 8:15pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm. $25-$80. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

THE STORY OF HANSEL & GRETEL Presented by CPCC Summer Theatre. July 5-16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

SLYVIA Off-Tryon Theatre Company presents this hilarious tale of a man who falls in love with his dog. July 28-Aug. 7. $19.99. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

TALLEY’S FOLLY A lyrical play written by Lanford Wilson. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Knobloch Campus Center. July 7-9, 8pm; July 10, 2pm. $13-$15. Davidson College. 704-892-7953.

AUGUST

Film

ALL ABOARD! SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL Aug. 1: Twentieth Century (1934); Aug. 8: Narrow Margin (1952); Aug. 15: Shanghai Express (1932). All at 7pm. Free. Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.

CHARLOTTE FILM SOCIETY August Films: Inside Deep Throat, Travelers and Magicians and The Beautiful Country Brothers. www.charlottefilmsociety.com. Manor Theatre, 607 Providence Rd. 704-334-2727.

CORNELIUS OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES Come see a great movie under the stars during the 3rd Annual Movies on the Boulevard. Every other Wed. night starting June 8 through Aug. 17. Kenton Place, Cornelius. 704-892-6031ext.162.

IMAX FILM Volcanoes of the Deep Sea opens Aug. 12. www.discoveryplace.org. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

REGIONAL FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE An annual screening highlighting the great work of indigenous filmmakers throughout the NC/SC region who are making short film works of all genres. Aug. 18, 7pm. Knight Gallery. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

WAR PHOTOGRAPHER In conjunction with The Light Factory’s "War" exhibit. Director Christian Frei followed war photographer James Nachtwey for two years into Indonesia, Kosovo and Palestine. Knight Gallery. Fri., Aug. 26, 7 p.m. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Fun Stuff

CHARLOTTE ANTIQUES & FINE COLLECTIBLES SHOW Dealers offer antiques, home furnishings, fine art, decorative garden accessories, vintage collectibles and more. www.dmgantiqueshows.com. First weekend every month. $5-12. Metrolina Expo & Fairgrounds, 7100 Statesville Rd. 800-824-3770.

CHARLOTTE COMEDY THEATER New shows for the summer. The Pirates and Helen Baak, along with their well-known resident ensemble. Hi energy, interactive, improv comedy. Rated R. Fri & Sat, 10pm. www.charlottecomedy.com. $10. 1111 - D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.

THE COMEDY ZONE Upcoming Performances:. Aug: 3-6 Russ Nagel & Tim Rowlands; Aug 12-13: Jeff Dunham & Peanut; Aug 17-20: Louis CK & Johnny Millwater; Aug 26-27: Rich Voss. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

CULTURE CAMP Children 6 & up will participate in various arts and crafts projects and interactive performing arts activities. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 per family. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

MAIN STREET LIVE Summer concert series featuring music, food, kids’ entertainment and more. Downtown Rock Hill. www.yorkcountychamber.com. June 2: The Catalinas, August 4: The Fantastic Shakers, 5:30-9:30pm. 803-324-7500.

METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION announces the first annual fundraiser and party for the American Indian Children’s Fund. The event is titled "Shaggin’ Queen City Style" and will feature entertainer Percy Sledge. Fri., Aug. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. $30. Oasis Shriners Temple, 604 Doug Mayes Blvd. 704-926-1524.

NIGHTBEAT 2005 Drum Corps International competitions. http://nightbeat.carolinacrown.org. Tue., Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. $10-$50. Memorial Stadium. 803-547-2665.

ROSEDALE FAMILY REUNION A reception and tours for descendants of family and those who lived and worked here. Sun., Aug. 14, 1-4 p.m. Free. Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 N. Tryon St. 704-335-0325.

Music

THE EVENING MUSE 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737 Aug. 6 Kim McLean. Aug. 27 Little Country & Lenny Federal.

MAIN STREET LIVE Downtown Rock Hill. 803-324-7500 Aug. 4 The Fantastic Shakers.

RODI 245 W. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC, 704-864-7634 Aug. 4 Michael Reno Harrell. Aug. 5 Zeltner and Monteith. Aug. 6 Volatile Baby. Aug. 11 Willy Evans. Aug. 12 Robin Rogers. Aug. 13 David Childers and the Modern Don Juans. Aug. 18 Phyllis Tannerfrye. Aug. 19 Martha’s Trouble. Aug. 20 Laura Blackley. Aug. 25 Jess Pillmore and Ron Morris. Aug. 26 Darlyne Cain. Aug. 27 Ginny Wilder.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 704-522-6500 Aug. 6 Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago.

VISULITE 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200 Aug. 8 Vans Warped Tour ’05. Aug. 23 Avril Lavigne, Gavin DeGraw & Butch Walker.

Sports

BACK-TO-SCHOOL MONSTER TRUCK BASH The Dirt Track at LMS. Championship Monster Truck Competition, Freestyle Motocross, CRASHCars and Fireworks. Sat., Aug. 20. $10-$20. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

CHARLOTTE EAGLES Summer soccer action. Aug. 6: Riverhounds, 7:30pm. E. E. Waddell H.S. Stadium. www.charlotteeagles.com. $6-$9. 704-841-8644.

CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS Aug. 2-3: Columbus Clippers, 7:15pm; Aug. 4-6: Durham Bulls, 7:15pm; Aug. 7: Durham Bulls, 2:15pm; Aug 13: Richmond Braves, 7:15pm; Aug. 14: Richmond Braves, 2:15pm; Aug. 22-23: Toledo Mud Hens, 7:15pm; Aug 26-27, 29: Norfolk Tides, 7:15pm; Aug. 28: Norfolk Tides, 2:15pm. www.charlotteknights.com. $6-$10. Knights Stadium, Fort Mill. 704-357-8071.

CHARLOTTE STING Aug 4: Sacramento Monarchs, 7pm; Aug 6: Detroit Shock, 6pm; Aug 12: New York Liberty, 7pm; Aug 23: Detroit Shock, 7pm; Aug 27: Connecticut Sun, 6pm. www.wnba.com/sting. $10-$115. Charlotte Coliseum, 100 Paul Buck Blvd. 704-522-6500.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT School Bus Racing, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. Tue., Aug. 16. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT CRASHCars, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. Tue., Aug. 9. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

HARDEE’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT One-on-One Spectator Races, Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. Tue., Aug. 2. Free-$5. Lowe’s Motor Speedway. 800-455-3267.

Theater

CAUGHT IN THE NET A fast-paced farce by Ray Cooney and presented by Piedmont Players. www.piedmontplayers.com. Aug. 4-6, 10-13, 7:30pm; Aug. 7, 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER A comedy presentation. Contains adult situations. Hodson Hall, Cunningham Fine Arts Bldg. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. July 28-30 & Aug. 4-6, 8pm. $13-$15. Davidson College. 704-892-7953.

"MATT & BEN" Avant-garde comedy that tells the real story of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s rise to stardom. August 11-21. $19.99. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

THE TEMPEST William Shakespeare’s play will be presented by The Actors Gym. www.nccast.com. Aug. 5-27, Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sunday, 7pm. $12. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

JUNE/JULY/AUGUST

Museums/Visual Arts

BANK OF AMERICA GALLERY Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. May 11-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. May 11-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ROCK HILL Senior Showcase. A group of graduating Winthrop art majors will display recent works. Perimeter Gallery. Through June 11. 121 E. Main St.

CENTER OF THE EARTH GALLERY Jacob Cooley. Solo exhibition of paintings. May 11-June 25. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY Kites to Kitty Hawk. A multi-media interactive exhibit. May 11-Sept. 6. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY Paintings. Solo exhibition of acrylic paintings by Herb Jackson. May 11-June 17. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

COSMOS CAFE Contrary Views. A solo exhibit by Charlotte artist Mike Watson. Through July. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.

DALTON GALLERY Works by Karen Simpson. Artist Reception: May 26, 5:30-7:30pm. May 23-June 27. Murry Handler. Public Reception July 14, 5:30-7:30pm. July 4-August 14. Annual Silent Auction. Aug. 22-Sept. 16.Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

DISCOVERY PLACE Grossology. Exhibit exploring good, bad and ugly about how the body works. Opens May 28. If These Walls Could Talk. The exhibit investigates the science and history of the structures that humans create. May 11-31. IMAX Dome. Now showing Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure and Forces of Nature. Opening May 13: Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag. www.discoveryplace.org. IMAX Film. Volcanoes of the Deep Sea opens Aug. 12. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

ELDERART GALLERY Step by Step. An exhibition of works by Leonel Matheu. May 11-June 1. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

GALLERY 620 Ballad of the Yellow House. A solo exhibition of paintings by Jerry Lee Kirk. May 11-June 26. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.

THE GALLERY AT CARILLON Janos Eneydi. Exhibition: Made in America. Through June 11. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.

GALLERY L, MAIN LIBRARY Mythic Visions: Yarn Paintings of a Huichol Shaman. Through June 27. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

HIDELL BROOKS GALLERY David Kroll. An exhibit of recent paintings. May 11-June 25. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

HODGES TAYLOR GALLERY Richard Fennell, Mary Engel. An exhibit of new paintings and recent works. May 11-July 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

JEANNE RAUCH GALLERY, GASTON COLLEGE Carmella Jarvi. An exhibition of paintings. Reception: May 27, 6-7:30pm. May 11-June 17. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia.

JOIE LASSITER GALLERY Eric Anderson. A solo exhibition of works. Through June. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

THE LIGHT FACTORY Family Matters. Images by Deborah Willis and Hank Willis Thomas. In the Knight Gallery. May 20-June 30. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

MCCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART Puppets, Ghosts and Zombies: The Sculpture of Pat Keck. One-person exhibition. May 11-June 11. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

MINT MUSEUM OF ART Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. May 11-July 3. Music & Movies at the Mint. Formerly known as Jazzy Ladies. www.youngaffiliates.org. June 7: Evans & Coppola and Vertigo; June 14: Laura Ridgeway & Friends and Best in Show. At 6pm. $2-$5. Porcelain American Style. Through June 14. Retrospective of Prints by Chuck Close. May 11-Aug. 7. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

MINT MUSEUM OF CRAFT + DESIGN Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection. May 11-Dec. 31. Point of View III: North Carolina Artists as Collectors. May 11-Oct. 9. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

MODERN EYE GALLERY Two Women: Two Visions. An Exhibit of East meets West. Through June. 1923-A South Blvd. 704-333-3190.

MUSEUM OF YORK COUNTY Eewww, Yuck!. Understanding Nature’s Most Unhuggable Creatures. Through Summer 2005. Family Film Festival. Films for folks of all ages. June 7-8: The Rescuers Down Under; June 14-15: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey; June 21-22: The Sword in the Stone; June 28-29: Johnny Tremain. All at 11am & 2pm. www.chmuseums.org. Free after museum admission. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

POTTERY CENTRAL Pottery Central Gallery. Functional, sculptural and decorative pottery by local potters. Friday & Saturday 10-5 or call for appointment. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

PURA VIDA GALLERY Art & Culture. Featuring live performances and art from local and international artists. 2nd Friday, 7-10pm. 1521 Central Ave. 704-335-8587.

RUTLEDGE GALLERY, WINTHROP Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. 17th annual exhibit. May 11-June 24. 1898 Alumni Dr. 803-323-2493.

SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, GASTONIA Rainforest Alive!. June 4-Sept. 4. 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. 704-866-6900.