Event Neighborhood: Charlotte Center City
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CMS Art Gallery
See all that K-12 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Visual Art students have to offer including drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and digital media art! Head to the WonderDome to find your child’s submission or get introduced to a new emerging artist. Hours:Open Daily 10 AM – 10 PM in the WonderDome
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CLT Edgefest
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating art, music, and community! Watch local mural artists bring their creations to life in a live painting showcase, groove to the DJ’s beats, and enjoy captivating music and dance performances. Experience the power of spoken word, unwind with yoga, and get hands-on with interactive art experiences. Explore stunning…
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The Trout Who Found the River – April 12, 1 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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The Trout Who Found the River – April 12, 3 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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Kids Market – April 11
Kids and their families can support other kids at the Charlotte Kids Market on April 4 and 11 at the beautiful First Ward Park in Uptown Charlotte during Charlotte SHOUT! Kids gain real-world, hands-on experience, learning money management, customer service, and problem-solving skills, all while discovering the excitement of running their own business in a…
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Photographing Community in Motion
Part of Flour & Ink This hands-on workshop with Photographer Jonathan Cooper invites participants to learn how to capture the beauty, intimacy, and power of people gathering and eating together. Grounded in the belief that shared meals tell our truest community stories, the session focuses on photographing food in context, hands passing plates and tradition,…
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Seed Saving as Collective Survival
Part of Flour & Ink This workshop introduces participants to the cultural, political, and ecological significance of seed saving within Black agricultural traditions. Guided by Ujamaa Farming Co-op, participants will learn the basics of seed saving while exploring how seeds have long represented autonomy, survival, and community care in Black history. Participants will leave with:…
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Indigo as Medicine, Memory, and Color
Part of Flour & Ink Indigo has long traveled with Black people across continents, used for healing, ritual, labor, and art. In this tactile workshop, participants will engage in indigo dyeing using individual dye kits sourced from Nebedaye Farms, learning about the plant’s African origins and its role in Black history across the Americas. Participants…
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Kids Market – April 4
Kids and their families can support other kids at the Charlotte Kids Market on April 4 and 11 at the beautiful First Ward Park in Uptown Charlotte during Charlotte SHOUT! Kids gain real-world, hands-on experience, learning money management, customer service, and problem-solving skills, all while discovering the excitement of running their own business in a…
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Soul Junction
Feel the rhythm take over as Soul and R&B fill the Main Stage at Charlotte SHOUT! in First Ward Park. This vibrant celebration of sound features the powerful artistry of Rudy Currence, with the evening hosted by Quentin Talley. From smooth grooves and rich vocals to uplifting, high-energy moments, the music invites you to move,…