Summer Listings 

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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.