Here’s our calendar of things to do in Charlotte. Our SouthPark neighborhood guide covers where to eat and shop. Our concert list is full of big shows throughout the year. Our spring arts preview has top cultural events of the season.
EVENTS + ACTIVITIES
Suffs
March 10-15
Tony Award-winning musical follows the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Tickets start around $47. blumenthalarts.org
Through Her Eyes film series
various dates
The Carolina Theatre rolls out this series to celebrate Women’s History Month. Films include: A League of Their Own, Mulan, Wakanda Forever and Barbie. thecarolina.com
Savor Charlotte
through March 28
The two-week celebration of the Queen City’s cuisine scene returns with collabs, special menus and can’t-miss culinary events. Choose your restaurant, make your reservation (depending on venue) and savor the experience. charlottesgotalot.com/savor
Green River Revival
March 14
Watch as the Whitewater Center’s resident leprechaun transforms the river green for St Patrick’s Day. Start the day with the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run before rafting down the river and listening to live music. Free, but parking is $13. whitewater.org
The Blue Dogs
March 14
The Charleston-based band known for upbeat country-rock shows and a loyal following comes to Booth Playhouse. Here’s our previous story on their longtime appeal. blumenthalarts.org
Run Jen Run 5K & Festival
March 21
Now in its 14th year, this event brings big energy to Symphony Park while supporting local families reeling from the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis. Proceeds benefit the Go Jen Go Foundation. New this year: survivors, thrivers and fighters can register for free. runjenrun5k.raceroster.com
Pat Metheny
March 24
The jazz guitarist, composer and 20-time Grammy Award-winner comes to Knight Theater fresh off the release of a new album, Side Eye III. Tickets start around $65. blumenthalarts.org
Heart of the Home Tour
March 27-29
The Symphony Guild’s ninth annual self-guided home tour includes art and performances by the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra. The main tour of five homes plus Serenity Garden runs March 27-28; an “Encore” home at Lake Norman is open March 28-29. Tickets are $40; $10 for the Encore home.
Nouveau Now
March 28
The UNC Charlotte departments of dance and music present a production created specifically for Carolina Theatre with inspiration from Martha Graham to the fusion of jazz and hip hop. Tickets are $17. thecarolina.com
Mamma Mia!
March 31 – April 5
This tale of love and identity is told through the hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter searching for her father brings three men back to the Greek island where they knew her mother decades ago. Belk Theater. blumenthalarts.org
Charlotte SHOUT!
April 3-19
This annual celebration of art, culture, food and community brings more than 200 events and attractions — many are free — to uptown over 17 days. Culinary highlights include Charlotte StrEATs (tastings and festival, April 11-12) at First Ward Park and the Carolina BBQ Festival (April 17-18) at Victoria Yards. charlotteshout.com
The Bowl Street Pop-Up Market
April 4
Shop Local QC is bringing the artisans and small vendors back to Ballantyne every first Saturday of the month from April to November. thebowlnc.com
An evening with Kate Bowler
April 10
Spend an evening with Kate Bowler — bestselling author, Duke professor and expert at telling the truth about being human. Carolina Theatre; tickets cost around $68. thecarolina.com
Charlotte Wine + Food Week
April 15-19
This annual collaboration brings together Charlotte chefs and winemakers from around the globe. Events include vintner dinners, the Grand Tasting with more than 100 wines and gourmet bites, and a Rose Brunch. Proceeds benefit children’s charities. Prices vary. charlottewineandfood.org
ONGOING EVENTS
The Magicians Table
through March 15
Head to Blume Studios for this immersive night of magic and cocktails. You’ll enter the world of Dieter Roterburg, the lead character, who’s a famed carnival owner and magician. You may leave speechless and amazed. General admission tickets are $80, with a VIP option available. blumenthalarts.org
Miracle on the Hudson Experience
Wednesdays & Fridays
As part of the multi-day celebration marking the 17th anniversary of the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549, which was bound for Charlotte, Sullenberger Aviation Museum brings this new ticketed experience to guests starting Jan. 14. sullenbergeraviation.org
Charlotte Checkers
Various dates
Cozy up to some hockey and cheer on the Checkers. With lots of home games and special promotions (First Responders Night, USA Night, Valentine’s Day), there’s a seat for you and your pals at Bojangles Coliseum. Ticket prices vary. charlottecheckers.com
Yoga at The Mint
Tuesdays and Saturdays
This yoga class happens on repeat throughout the year: Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. at Mint Museum Uptown, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. on the lawn at Mint Museum Randolph. Cost is $10, free for members. Registration is required. mintmuseum.org
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m.
The Mint Museum, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and the Knight Theater host this weekly event series featuring free admission and live entertainment. Visit mintmuseum.org for the programming schedule and updates.
First Friday South End Gallery Crawl
Galleries and shops offer extended hours, special receptions, live painting and music along the Rail Trail on the first Friday of each month. southendclt.org
MUSEUMS + GALLERIES
Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection
through April 26
In this Gantt Center exhibition, 33 black-and-white photos — taken by 15 photographers from the 1920s to the 1980s —capture the soul of jazz from the 1920s-1980s.
Beverly Fishman: Little Darlings
through March 21
Fishman debuts new works at SOCO Gallery that reflect her career-long interest in pharmaceuticals, the body, disease and wellness. Through precise forms and glossy color, Fishman explores the complex allure of medications. There’s a public reception with the artist Feb. 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. socogallery.com
Thomas McNickle: The Best of Four Seasons
through March 21
This collection of landscape paintings from the Pennsylvania-based artist takes the viewer through each season. Jerald Melberg Gallery. jeraldmelberg.com
Art of Devotion: The Santos de Palo Tradition of Puerto Rico
through July 5, 2026
The 300-year-old folk art tradition started by rural farmers evolved into an expression of Puerto Rican pride and identity. Nearly 200 objects created in the Santos de Palo tradition are on view at Mint Museum Randolph. mintmuseum.org
In Pursuit of Home
through March 26
Through this exhibit at The Gantt, multimedia artist Mario Moore illustrates the fraught landscape of home ownership for Black Americans and explores what it means to claim a place and call it yours. ganttcenter.org
BigPicture: Natural World Photography
through May 2
This new exhibit at Discovery Place Science in uptown features the work of award-winning nature, wildlife and conservation photographers from around the world. Here’s our story. discoveryplace.org
Museum of Illusions
Snap a cool selfie and wander through this collection of mind-bending installations. 601 S. Tryon St., moicharlotte.com
Don’t forget to check out our SouthPark neighborhood guide.
— compiled by SouthPark magazine staff
Featured photo courtesy of Carolina Theatre by Benita Van Winkle
