A Renaissance rivalry comes to Blume Studios this week
Leonardo versus Michelangelo opens November 12 at Blume Studios. Inside the new immersive arts experience, its Charlotte connection and the details to know before booking.
Mint Museum closed November 11: an update to our Wednesday guide
Planning update: the Mint Museum is closed at both Uptown and Randolph on November 11 for Veterans Day. Our earlier free-evening recommendation no longer applies.
From SNL to the Club: Michael Longfellow’s Charlotte Weekend
AI illustration. Michael Longfellow’s October 23–24 Comedy Zone dates offer a club-sized alternative to arena comedy, with show times, seating guidance and artist background.
A Phone-Free Night in Uptown: Dave Chappelle’s Charlotte Stop
AI illustration. Dave Chappelle’s October 21 Karmageddon date at Spectrum Center put the phone-free performance format in focus. Here is what the venue’s rules meant.
Charlotte Ballet’s Black Box Series: A Guide to the Final Performances
Charlotte Ballet’s Black Box Series continues through October 24 at the Center for Dance. A guide to the three works and remaining performances. Artwork: AI illustration; not a production photograph.
Corey Pemberton’s Living Well Makes Room for Everyday Life at the Mint
Painting, glass and textiles meet in Corey Pemberton: Living Well at Mint Museum Uptown. Explore the exhibition and a free October 21 slow-looking program.
Archival museum photo (2012): Prasit Frazee / CC BY-SA 3.0. Display crop; photograph remains under this license.
Beyond the Screen: Inside Charlotte’s Independent Picture House
Explore the history and mission of Charlotte’s Independent Picture House, its connection to the Charlotte Film Society and upcoming October screenings.
Things to Do in Charlotte This Weekend: October 9–11, 2026
Plan October 9–11 in Charlotte with festivals, live music, food, books and fall outings, plus nearby Renaissance Festival and NASCAR options. Skyline photograph: Ken Lund / CC BY-SA 2.0.
Mahalaya to Durga Puja: Charlotte Utsob Welcomes Neighbors Into Bengali Traditions
Charlotte Utsob plans Mahalaya at McDowell Nature Preserve October 10 and Durga Puja in Mint Hill October 17–18, welcoming neighbors of all backgrounds. Illustrative stock photo: Tanuj Adhikary / Unsplash.
East Side Sol Brings a Community Celebration to the Museum
East Side Sol offers free museum admission, family activities and historic-site tours on October 10 at Charlotte Museum of History.
Carolina Clay Matters Puts Charlotte’s Ceramic Artists Within Reach
Meet local ceramic artists at Carolina Clay Matters’ free Fall Pottery Festival, October 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at 8300 Monroe Road.
Charlotte BookPalooza Gives Readers a Saturday at the Ballpark
Charlotte BookPalooza brings authors, bookshops and creative vendors to Truist Field on October 10, supporting nonprofit Books on the House.
Charlotte Ballet’s Black Box Series Brings the Story Closer
Charlotte Ballet’s Black Box Series opens October 2–17 at the Center for Dance, with works by Mthuthuzeli November, Alejandro Cerrudo and FLOCK.
Junction CLT Makes Room for Charlotte to Gather
Junction CLT offers a flexible Charlotte gathering space for community events, creative collaborations and private occasions.
September 2026 Arts: Corey Pemberton’s Living Well Opens at the Mint
Corey Pemberton’s Living Well opened at Mint Museum Uptown in September 2026. Explore the exhibition, its artist, and the museum’s fall programming.
What’s Happening Around Charlotte in October 2026: Concerts, Fashion, Theater & Arts
Six verified October 2026 picks each for concerts, fashion, theater, and arts around Charlotte, with organizer, venue, artist and ticket links. A regional High Point runway pick is clearly marked.
Joseph McRae at Junction: Charlotte’s Project Runway Viewing Party
Inside the August 27 Joseph McRae Project Runway viewing party at Junction in Charlotte, presented by FACE The Magazine, with photography by Scott Jelleyman.