Event Neighborhood: Charlotte Center City
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An Evening with Dr. Vivek Murthy & Judy Woodruff
Join us for a special conversation on connection, community and belonging. Knight Foundation and Charlotte Center City Partners welcome Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General and founder of The Together Project, to Charlotte for a special evening conversation on connection, belonging and how we care for one another in this moment. Dr. Murthy will be…
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Welcome Voices
Interactive Art Installation by Artist Tara Spil Tara Spil’s “Welcome Voices” is an interactive installation where viewers can meet and celebrate Charlotte’s newcomers. With 157 people moving here every day, there are many stories to be told. Interact with this vibrant and colorful sculpture to learn more about people and neighbors in the Charlotte community.
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ShoutOke Frequency
Interactive Art Installation by Aguinaldo Santos “ShoutOke Frequency” by Aguinaldo Santos is a giant interactive radio sculpture that transforms sound, light, and space into a playful and creative experience. Its metal structure mixes shapes, materials, and sizes, creating a visually striking installation that invites audience participation. LED lights respond to voices and music, turning every…
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The Stamp Station
Interactive Art Installation by Dominique Prescott In 2026, the SHOUT! Festival Guide features an interactive art activity, “Shayla Goes to SHOUT!” by Dominique Prescott, a quest across nine SHOUT! festival locations where participants are artistic adventurers. Visit each Stamp Station, and collect stamps throughout Uptown to complete the illustrations in “Shayla Goes to SHOUT!,” a…
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Kaleid-Escape
Interactive Art Installation by Hex Visuals, Rebecca Lipps and Caleb Dickerson Every Evening: April 3-19 – 8 PM – 10 PM Kaleid-Escape is an interactive kaleidoscopic experience of projected patterns onto a building in Charlotte’s First Ward Park. During your visit, watch and enjoy, or be in control by pressing buttons on a custom MIDI…
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Tumbling Textures
Interactive Art Installation by Artist Claire Kiester “Tumbling Textures” by Claire Kiester is a large-scale soft sculpture installation. It features 3 large orbs composed of recycled plastic containers filled with various materials. These vary from rice, bells and rocks to water and sand. As viewers spin them by hand, they are surrounded by a symphony…
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The Trout Who Found the River: An Artist Conversation
Enjoy a curated conversation, performance, and wine reception with the artists behind the Trout Who Found the River. Doors open at 6pm for reception. Artist talk and performance to follow. Free with reservation. In collaboration with Charlotte SHOUT! and the Charlotte Ideas Festival, 7th Street Concerts is delighted to present an evening of conversation, music, food,…
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The Trout Who Found the River – April 12, 5 PM
A Family Musical Adventure What happens when a curious young trout sets out to discover where her river begins? The Trout Who Found the River is a joyful, imagination-filled musical journey created especially for families. Blending live chamber music, storytelling, and theatrical magic, this original production invites children (and the grown-ups who love them) into a…
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Charles Montgomery
Get ready to see Charlotte in a new light! Join us for a captivating keynote with Charles Montgomery, the award-winning author of Happy City and an influential urbanist, at the 2026 Charlotte Ideas Festival. Discover how innovative urban design shapes our happiness, health, and sense of belonging in the Queen City. Charles Montgomery will share…
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Charlotte StrEATs Festival
Don’t miss the 5th annual Charlotte StrEATs Festival, held in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! The FREE festival will feature the area’s top local food and beverage vendors, food trucks, cooking demos, and more. Register to let us know you’re coming: What to Expect: Neighborhood Cook-off Battles Watch as chefs go head-to-head in an exciting culinary…