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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 citys 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 FARMERS 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. Paramounts Carowinds. 704-588-2606.