This Week's Charlotte Area Events

Charlotte NC

09 August, 2021

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Looking for things to do in the Charlotte area this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Charlotte. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Charlotte: Sports Media Night - Corvian Community School When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Corvian Community School What: Event listing from Corvian Community School: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sports Media Night at Corvian's Athletic Complex! Meet the coaches and players for fall. Jostens will be available for letterman jacket fittings. Newly designed uniforms will be unveile... Learn More Kindergarten Staggered Entry - United Community School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: United Community School What: Event listing from United Community School: Tuesday, August 10 through Thursday, and August 12 Learn More Freshman 9th Grade Orientation (8:00am-10:00am/5:00pm-7:00pm) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Independence High What: Event listing from Independence High: Tuesday and August 10 (all day) Learn More Senior Pictures - Cato Middle College High When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 a.m. Where: Cato Middle College High What: Event listing from Cato Middle College High: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM Learn More 12th Grade Orientation - Harper Middle College High When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Harper Middle College High What: Event listing from Harper Middle College High: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM Learn More Tosco Music Tuesdays - EL Lambert Trio Aug 10 When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Arts & Science Council What: Event listing from Arts & Science Council: Tuesday, August 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMDetails Tosco Music Tuesdays Lunchtime Concerts are live-streamed FREE on Facebook and YouTube each week at noon ET from Charlotte, NC. The series… More https://www.facebook.com/events/33... Learn More Board Meeting - Aristotle Preparatory Academy When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Aristotle Preparatory Academy What: Event listing from Aristotle Preparatory Academy: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM\ \ \ \ \ The Aristotle Preparatory Board Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. on the school's campus in the multipurpose area. The 2018-2019 regular scheduled meeting... Learn More Eagle NEST - East Mecklenburg High When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: East Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from East Mecklenburg High: Wednesday, August 11 (all day) Learn More Orientation for 6th grade only - Sedgefield Middle When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Sedgefield Middle What: Event listing from Sedgefield Middle: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 AM to 7:30 AM Learn More All Students Casual Pictures - Cato Middle College High When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:30 a.m. Where: Cato Middle College High What: Event listing from Cato Middle College High: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM Learn More 13th Grade Orientation - Harper Middle College High When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Harper Middle College High What: Event listing from Harper Middle College High: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Cornelius Branch Family Storytime - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM This program will be provided by Cornelius library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill devel... Learn More North County Regional Library Family Storytime- GUS THE BUS-Bus Safety When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM This program will be provided by North County Regional library staff and the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system.  Parents... Do you have a child starting kindergarte... Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zoom all summer ... Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zoom all summer ... Learn More Mountain Island Library Family Storytime When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM This program will be provided by Mountain Island library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill... Learn More Monthly Chamber Business Luncheon August - Reset your Buttons When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Matthews Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Topic:  RESET your Buttons for Small Businesses Speaker: Mary Elizabeth Murphy of S.T.A.R. Resources Founder, Author, Speaker Mary Elizabeth Murphy is CEO and owner of S.T.A.R... Learn More 1-on-1 Adult Reading Support Session When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Increase your reading confidence, fluency and comprehension by reading aloud with a library volunteer/staff member during a 30-minute one-on-one session. Please contact ... Learn More Northstar: Proctored Assessment - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM Prove your technology skills! Pass a proctored assessment with a score of 85% or higher, and receive your certification (valuable to list on your resume) as an indica... Learn More Food Pantry - Devonshire Elementary When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Devonshire Elementary What: Event listing from Devonshire Elementary: Wednesday, August 11 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Back to School Supplies Giveaway - Walter G Byers School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Walter G Byers School What: Event listing from Walter G Byers School: Wednesday, August 11 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Is Starting a Business Right for You? When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:45 p.m. Where: Matthews Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:45 PM to 7:00 PMIs Starting a Business Right for You?   Session 1: Start-Up Basics – FREE SCORE Charlotte Workshop This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea... Learn More Space Aces - Time Out Youth When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Time Out Youth What: Event listing from Time Out Youth: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM***THIS GROUP IS FOR ACE/ARO YOUTH AGES 11 TO 20 ONLY*** Space Ace's centers and celebrates Asexual/Aeromantic and all youth on the Ace/Aro scale of identity. This is a time for youth to connect w... Learn More Sophomore 10th Grade Orientation (8:00am-10:00am/5:00pm-7:00pm) When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Independence High What: Event listing from Independence High: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More 6th Grade Day - Whitewater Middle When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Whitewater Middle What: Event listing from Whitewater Middle: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More Drive Thru Assignment Pickup 7-9AM Grades 1-5 When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:00 a.m. Where: Beverly Woods Elementary What: Event listing from Beverly Woods Elementary: Thursday, August 12 from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM Learn More Freshman Orientation - Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 a.m. Where: Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences What: Event listing from Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM Learn More New Cougar Day (Rising-6th Grade) - Carmel Middle When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:30 a.m. Where: Carmel Middle What: Event listing from Carmel Middle: Thursday, August 12 from 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM Learn More RRR Virtual Read-In - Selwyn Elementary When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 a.m. Where: Selwyn Elementary What: Event listing from Selwyn Elementary: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM Learn More Parent Forum- 2021-22 - Vaughan Academy of Technology When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Vaughan Academy of Technology What: Event listing from Vaughan Academy of Technology: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Learn More Family Storytime (Facebook Live) - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and... Learn More Write Like You Mean It - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share work, exchange ideas and feedback, and meet other local write... Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Thursday at 10 a.m. When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zo... Learn More SouthPark Library Family Storytime - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM This program will be provided by SouthPark library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early litera... Learn More Summer Reading Buddies: Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM We want to be your school-age child's (K-5th grade) summer reading buddy! Register your child for this time slot to meet with a Library staff member on Zo... Learn More Allegra Westbrooks Regional Family Storytime: Yoga When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM This program will be provided by [branch name] library staff. Enjoy stories coupled with fun and easy yoga moves. Discover how movement can bring stories... Learn More Independence Branch Family Storytime When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM This program will be provided by Independence library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early lit... Learn More Book a Librarian: Business Research When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Book a 1-hour time slot for a 1-on-1 video call with a librarian! Learn how you can access the library's online business resources including directories, ... Learn More Matthews Branch Chess Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Chess encourages cooperation, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Children will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics and test their skil... Learn More Here's The Scoop - PTO Kindergarten Event When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lansdowne Elementary What: Event listing from Lansdowne Elementary: Thursday, August 12 at 12:30 PM Learn More Optimizing Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Matthews Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM  Pricing your products and services properly is one of the most important business decisions you'll make.   No matter what type of product or service you sell, the price you charge... Learn More Woodforest National Bank Grand Opening and Reception at Eddie V's Seafood When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: 101 South Tryon Street Suite 2550 Charlotte, NC 28280 What: Woodforest National Bank is welcoming everyone to see their new uptown office in the banking heart of Charlotte and join in a celebration at Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Uptown on August 12, starting at 4:30 pm. Woodforest National Bank Grand Opening and Reception 101 South Tryo... Learn More FREE Virtual Therapeutic & Inclusive Dance Class When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Arts & Science Council What: Event listing from Arts & Science Council: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin us for a virtual free Therapeutic & Inclusive Dance class open to dancers of all ages and skill levels. This class is sponsored by Culture Blocks--a community partnership funded ... Learn More Learn the basics of Google Ads - Matthews Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Matthews Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Don't Miss This Official Grow With Google Marketing Webinar Designed to Grow Your Business in 2021!   Times are challenging. We want to help. SCORE Charlotte, the Southwest Region o... Learn More Family Fun Night - Joni & Friends Charlotte When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Joni & Friends Charlotte What: Event listing from Joni & Friends Charlotte: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis is a virtual event. Family Fun Nights are monthly Zoom calls geared toward special needs families. They're usually an hour long, include something spiritual, something fun, and are... Learn More Landscape NC Art Exhibit When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Art League What: The Old North State. The Tar Heel State. The land of the long leaf pine. From warm sunsets and hidden waterfalls to jagged cityscapes and gritty dive bars – North Carolina has it all. Come see your local artists share their depictions and reflections of North Carolina. Learn More MOON HOOCH presents A Hooch Odyssey @ The Music Yard When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Music Yard What: Event listing from The Music Yard: Friday, August 13 at 6:00 PMDetails Moon Hooch began busking in the subway platforms of NYC in 2010, quickly getting noticed by the NYPD, who had to ban them from locations… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2572583686221644 Learn More Featured Event: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 19900 W Catawba Ave What: Second Saturday is a workshop for women who are in the early steps of separation and divorce. Backed by the national non-profit WIFE.org, Second Saturday workshops equip women with information about the legal, financial and emotional aspects of the process so they can make th... Learn More Featured Event: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women (Eileen Stoner) Pep Rally (5:45pm-7:00pm at Veteran's Park) When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Independence High What: Event listing from Independence High: Saturday, August 14 (all day) Learn More Popsicles in the Park for rising K students When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte East Language Academy What: Event listing from Charlotte East Language Academy: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM Learn More Community Health Center Inc. - Drive-Thru Heath Event When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Tuckaseegee Elementary What: Event listing from Tuckaseegee Elementary: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Halftime Respite Program - Joni & Friends Charlotte When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Joni & Friends Charlotte What: Event listing from Joni & Friends Charlotte: Saturday, August 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMChildren living with disabilities and their siblings are invited to join us for a morning of fun! We want to give parents and caregivers the opportunity to rest and take a breath while ... Learn More Read Like A Star Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00am for the Read Like a Star book club! In August we will discuss "The Arsonists' City" by Hala Ayan, a Belletrist selec... Learn More Reading Buddies- Single Appointment - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Our library staff want to be your school aged child's reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30 minute virtual reading buddy session. Our staff will share e... Learn More Matthews Branch Paws to Read - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What:Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM This program will be provided by Matthews Library Paws to Read volunteers. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Sign up... Learn More Matthews Paws to Read - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM This program will be provided by Matthews Branch Paws to Read volunteers. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Sign u... Learn More Reading Buddies- Single Appointment When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Saturday, August 14 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Our library staff want to be your school aged child's reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30 minute virtual reading buddy session. Our staff will share e... Learn More Markets at 11 When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Ballantyne's Backyard What: You're invited to Markets at 11 to explore 40+ market vendors and enjoy live music, picnicking, brews, food trucks and family-friendly activities! August's Markets at 11 is a part of Ballantyne's 2021 Color the Park School Supplies Drive. Activities and partial vendor sales be... Learn More Storytelling and Mask Making - Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture What: Event listing from Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMDetails Enjoy the history and hands-on African mask-making experience with Carlo "Mama Lo" Dawson! Participants will learn about the importance and… More... Learn More Back to School Event For Beyou - The Project Space When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Project Space What: Event listing from The Project Space: Saturday, August 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMIn the Back Patio Area DJFaiscas PerformingThis event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/zhj-patj-qor Learn More The L.A. Maybe - Town of Mint Hill (Town Hall) When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Town of Mint Hill (Town Hall) What: Event listing from Town of Mint Hill (Town Hall): Saturday, August 14 from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PMDetails The popular Mint Hill Family Fun Night kicks off with a Back to School Pep Rally from 6:15-6:45 PM, followed by the music of The L.A.… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2757... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Charlotte Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.