Charlotte Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Charlotte NC

28 October, 2021

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Looking for things to do in the Charlotte area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Charlotte. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a board game night, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 weekend's events in and around Charlotte: Virtual Tower Report with Mr. Parker When: Thursday, October 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: East Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from East Mecklenburg High: Thursday, October 28 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@p... Learn More Senior Parent & Financial Aid Night - Butler High When: Thursday, October 28th at 2:15 p.m. Where: Butler High What: Event listing from Butler High: Thursday, October 28 from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and ... Learn More Band & Orchestra Concert - Northwest School of the Arts When: Thursday, October 28th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Northwest School of the Arts What: Event listing from Northwest School of the Arts: Thursday and October 28 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at co... Learn More Makeup Midterm Exams - Regular Bell Schedule When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Butler High What: Event listing from Butler High: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and/or rea... Learn More End of Q1 - Garinger High When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Garinger High What: Event listing from Garinger High: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and/or r... Learn More End of Quarter 1 - West Charlotte High When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: West Charlotte High What: Event listing from West Charlotte High: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], an... Learn More Teacher Workday/Conferences - Corvian Community School When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Corvian Community School What: Event listing from Corvian Community School: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], ... Learn More Homecoming 2021 - Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology What: Event listing from Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@p... Learn More End of the First Quarter - Butler High When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Butler High What: Event listing from Butler High: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and/or rea... Learn More End Quarter 1 - Performance Learning Center When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Performance Learning Center What: Event listing from Performance Learning Center: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], ... Learn More End of 1st Quarter - Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences When: Friday, October 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences What: Event listing from Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences: Friday, October 29 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@pa... Learn More Red Shoe Shootout - Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte When: Friday, October 29th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte What: Event listing from Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte: Friday, October 29 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDetails The 10th annual Red Shoe Shootout is a sporting clays tournament to benefit RMHC of Greater Charlotte. Approximately 120 participants will… More https://www.facebook.com/e... Learn More Varsity Football vs Harding (AWAY) - South Mecklenburg High When: Friday, October 29th at 8:00 a.m. Where: South Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from South Mecklenburg High: Friday, October 29 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@pa... Learn More Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont in Brevard NC- Beautiful Lighted Pumpkin Trail, Music, Kids Activities!!! When: Friday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 364 E Main St What: 6th Annual Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Returns to Brevard, North Carolina- Last 4 weekends of October! Fri and Sat Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29 from 6-9 pm and Sat. Oct. 26 5-9 pm (following Halloween Fest in downtown Brevard) Free parking offsite on nearby streets and parking... Learn More Blackout Exhibit Closing Reception - Charlotte Art League When: Friday, October 29th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Charlotte Art League What: Event listing from Charlotte Art League: Friday, October 29 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMDetails ❗Back by popular demand❗ This Exhibit Reception was so much fun that we're having a RE-DEUX on 10/29 at 7:30pm!!! Is Black Out a social… More https://www.facebook.com/events/42394982... Learn More Cross Country NCHSAA Regionals, McAlpine Park When: Saturday, October 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: South Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from South Mecklenburg High: Saturday, October 30 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], ... Learn More Johnsonville invites fans to enter Tongsman contest When: Saturday, October 30th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 600 E 4th St What: ***Online event only***Johnsonville is searching for the best Tongsmen in the South through its Titanium Tongsman Contest. Between now and Oct 31, consumers are asked to share a photo or video to Instagram or Twitter using #JohnsonvilleTongsmanContest, showing off how they mak... Learn More Yoga & Mimosas - Outdoor Yoga in Ballantyne When: Saturday, October 30th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ballantyne's Backyard What: Jumpstart your weekend in Ballantyne's Backyard with an all-levels, creative yoga flow followed by delicious mimosas! Instructions from area studios and instructors will be streamed through DropSound (silent disco) noise-isolating headphones for a unique experience - allowing ... Learn More Gifts From the Garden - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Saturday, October 30th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Are you interested in making gifts for your family and friends? Do you have family members who are hard to shop for? Join us for a discussion about gifts... Learn More Independence Regional Spanish Basics When: Saturday, October 30th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Saturday, October 30 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Practice your Spanish speaking and listening skills in a relaxed group environment.  All are welcome! Every Third Saturday from 12PM-1PM. Join this group ... Learn More Trunk or Treat - Matthews Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Matthews Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, October 30 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMCome Decorate your Trunk and enjoy some good food and music. Games, prizes, etc. email [email protected] for Reservations or call 704-847-4884 This event was originally posted on... Learn More STEAM Month-Matthews Branch: Learn, Connect, Play (Breakout EDU) When: Saturday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Saturday, October 30 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Team up and solve puzzles in digital games. This program promotes teamwork, problem solving, and learning. The games will focus on at least one of the ar... Learn More SouthEnd Craft Crawl When: Saturday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Triple C Brewing Company What: Free transportation on the signature historic trolleys will get you from place to place, carefree. Hit all of these spots and anywhere else in South End as the trolley drives the Craft Crawl circuit all day. Learn More Steele Creek Presents Learn, Connect, Play: Video Game - Among Us When: Saturday, October 30th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Saturday, October 30 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Technology - Experiment and explore new technologies online. Grab your friends and come play Among Us online and have some fun while developing literacy,... Learn More Learn, Connect, Play: Among Us - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Saturday, October 30th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Saturday, October 30 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Grab your friends and come play Among Us online and have some fun while developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills in this outer space game... Learn More English Conversation Discussion Group When: Saturday, October 30th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Saturday, October 30 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Practice your English speaking and listening skills in a relaxed environment. Join us from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. No lectures, just friendly conversations... Learn More The 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl - Greenville When: Saturday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Charleston Sports Pub What: 🎃👻🧛 The 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl 🎃👻🧛 ❗ Get Your Tickets Now ❗ 🎃 Join The SCARIEST Bar Crawl Ever! 🏆 $1,000 Grand Prize Costume Contest* 🍻 2 FREE Drinks Or Shots! 🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials! 🍔 Amazing Local Food! 👍 Waived Cover At All Venues! 📸 Professional... Learn More The 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl - Charlotte When: Saturday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Local What: 🎃👻🧛 The 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl 🎃👻🧛 ❗ Get Your Tickets Now ❗ 🎃 Join The SCARIEST Bar Crawl Ever! 🏆 $1,000 Grand Prize Costume Contest* 🍻 2 FREE Drinks Or Shots! 🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials! 🍔 Amazing Local Food! 👍 Waived Cover At All Venues! 📸 Professional... Learn More Steele Creek Story Explorers: Lego Challenge When: Saturday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Saturday, October 30 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM This program will be provided by Steele Creek library staff. Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, sci... Learn More The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Halloween Show! When: Saturday, October 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Charlotte - SouthPark What: Halloween Show - Costumes are WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in SouthPark! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhe... Learn More SPECIALTY - DRESS UP & DIY KIDS HALLOWEEN WORKSHOp When: Saturday, October 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: AR Workshop Pineville 322 Main St Pineville, NC 28134 What: At this workshop your kids can DIY a Halloween Treat Tote and 10x10 mini sign at AR Workshop and enjoy a spooky good time! **Registration is required. This special event is not eligible for promotions or coupons. Parents will drop-off and pick-up children who are registered ... Learn More Uphonik Rock Show When: Saturday, October 30th at 8:30 p.m. Where: 8390 Charlotte Hwy What: One of the top bands in the south live at Siggy's in Indian Land SC. Friday October 30th at 8:30pm Learn More Featured Event: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! When: Sunday, October 31st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Halloween, show your favorite fiends you're wishing them a frighteningly festive holiday with beautiful boo-quets and sweet treats. To make this a no-tricks and all-treats Halloween, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off holiday-inspired flowers, plants and g... Learn More Featured Event: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (FTD Flowers) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Uptown Charlotte! When: Sunday, October 31st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 300 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Live Music, wonderful wine and an amazing view When: Sunday, October 31st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Pilot Mountain Vineyards & Winery What: Happy Halloween at Pilot Mountain Vineyards! Come enjoy our amazing view, some wonderful wine and Stewart Coley performing live from 1-4pm. Visit our webpage PilotMtnVineyards.com or Facebook Page for more pictures and details. Learn More Halloween with BOO-Yah! When: Sunday, October 31st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Bulla Gastrobar What: Get spooked with some Spanish spice at Bulla Gastrobar this Halloween! On October 31, head over to Bulla Gastrobar for a spook-tacular time filled with all treats and no tricks. An extended happy hour, paella on the patio from 5 - 7 p.m., a costume contest with a chance to win... Learn More Johnsonville Launches Tongsman Contest When: Sunday, October 31st at 11:59 p.m. Where: Virtual What: The #JohnsonvilleTongsmanContest asks fans to show off their sausage & grilling skills for chance to compete in a grill-off event and attend the 2021 SEC Championship Game in Atlanta SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. – There are Grillmasters and there are Tongsmen: the proudest of the... Learn More Davidson Branch Family Storytime - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Monday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, November 1 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM This program will be provided by Davidson Branch library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early l... Learn More Baby Sing & Sign Storytime - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Monday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, November 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM This program will be provided by Mountain Island library staff. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little... Learn More Independence Branch Family Storytime When: Monday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, November 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM This program will be provided by Independence library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early lite... Learn More French For Beginners Conversation Club When: Monday, November 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, November 1 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM This conversation group is for those who would like to learn the basics of the French language. You can practice fundamentals and pronunciation in a fun an... Learn More University City Regional Branch Family Storytime When: Monday, November 1st at 11:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, November 1 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM This program will be provided by University City Regional library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that suppor... Learn More Mindful Monday - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Monday, November 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, November 1 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Join Heartfulness meditation trainer Pam Turner for a guided introduction to meditation. Take a moment to find stillness and connect with your inner wisdom.... Learn More Mint Hill Mystery Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Monday, November 1st at 2:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Monday, November 1 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join us on the 1st Monday of each month at 2pm for the Mint Hill Mystery Book Club!  In November we will be discussing 4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christ... Learn More Cross Country NCHSAA State Championship, Ivey Redmon Park When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: South Mecklenburg High What: Event listing from South Mecklenburg High: Tuesday, November 2 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], ... Learn More Teacher Workday - Butler High When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Butler High What: Event listing from Butler High: Tuesday, November 2 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and/or re... Learn More FINAL Senior Makeup Portraits - Rocky River High When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 4:00 a.m. Where: Rocky River High What: Event listing from Rocky River High: Tuesday, November 2 from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@patch.... Learn More Stories in 2 Languages: Spanish (Facebook Live and YouTube) When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, November 2 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 help foster a ... Learn More Sugar Creek Branch Preschool Storytime: Just For Me When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, November 2 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM This program will be provided by [branch name] library staff. Provide your preschooler with an opportunity to hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to... Learn More Getting Started with Microsoft Excel (Part 2): Format, Sort, and Navigate Formulas & Functions When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, November 2 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM In this introductory workshop, create a simple spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment, and basic kno... Learn More Teacher Work Day - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools What: Event listing from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Tuesday, November 2 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected]... Learn More WBL Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, November 2 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 12pm for the WBL Book Club! Please join us in November. We will discuss "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner Hidden in the de... Learn More Career Development Intensive Coaching When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, November 2 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Choose your path and schedule your one-hour 1:1 coaching session! Discuss ideas, projects, business, and career barriers, and develop an action plan to help you reach yo... Learn More Books & Banter Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming: Tuesday, November 2 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Join Books & Banter book club the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm. *This month we are meeting one week early due to a schedule conflict.* In November we will di... Learn More Spoken Word + Live Art - Arts & Science Council When: Tuesday, November 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arts & Science Council What:Event listing from Arts & Science Council: Tuesday, November 2 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMEvery 1st Tuesday of the Month at 2pm-3pm through zoom, featuring live art done by local Artist CFour Black and live spoken word by Jah Smalls from Grannae's Boyz based on themes found in... Learn More Featured Event: Divorce Boot Camp – Charlotte, NC Hub ~ No-Cost Event When: Wednesday, November 3rd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Zoom Webinar What: Join our ONLINE Divorce Boot Camp, and we'll help you get you prepared — emotionally, financially, and legally for what lies ahead. You will hear from industry experts in law, finance, real estate, mortgages & credit, and coping strategies. Our vetted professionals are exp... Learn More Featured Event: Divorce Boot Camp – Charlotte, NC Hub ~ No-Cost Event (Deanna Coyle) Cornelius Branch Family Storytime - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events When: Wednesday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events What: Event listing from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events: Wednesday, November 3 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM This program will be provided by Cornelius Branch library staff.  Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ear... Learn More MPHS Chip in for Mental Health Golf Outing When: Wednesday, November 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Myers Park High What: Event listing from Myers Park High: Wednesday, November 3 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@patch... Learn More Check out more 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.