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Gather Your Friends! Gather Your Enemies! It?s
Opening INVASION Celebration! Kick off the
Festival season with Vikings, barbarians,
crusaders, orcs, raiders, and more! Win prizes
in the Invaders Costume Contest at the Middleshire
Grove stage at 2:30 PM! Save $26.00 with 2 Adult
Tickets for $47.99! a ($46.00 + $1.99 service fee)
Opening Weekend Only! Saturday,...
Get ready to "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" because
the world's premier tribute to DMB is coming to
the lake! The Dave Matthews Tribute Band is
bringing their authentic, jam-filled experience to
BoatYard. As the only nationally touring tribute
to Dave Matthews Band, these musicians have spent
over two decades perfecting the intricate rhythms,
soulful sax solos, and unmistakable...
Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot!
Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village
of Fairhaven where history comes alive with
non-stop, day-long, immersive and interactive
entertainments like no place else! Shop an
abundance of arts and crafts in the village
open-air Artisan Market! Adventure awaits with
games and rides, valiant jousting knights on...
Host and headliner Cedrice "NuffCed" Brown is
Charlotte's Ultimate Entertainer; a comedian,
poet, master of crowd energy and most importantly
a caregiver. Performing on stages throughout the
southeast, Cedrice is known for his quick wit and
unforgettable freestyle moments. NuffCed brings
laughter, heart, and pure joy to every stage he
touches. From comedy shows to life's...
The Wine + Food Festival At Ballantyne. Come to a
world-class, backyard culinary event; bringing
together Charlotte's hottest chefs, artisanal
craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of
Charlotte's foodies. Enjoy over 100 different
international and local wines, craft beers, and
craft spirits in an all-you-care-to-taste affair.
The title says wine but don't worry,...
BREAKAWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY CELSIUS,
RETURNS TO CAROLINA WITH A STAR-STUDDED LINEUP
FEATURING CHRIS LAKE, CLOONEE B2B CHRIS LORENZO,
KETTAMA, TIESTO AND MORE! Breakaway Music
Festival, presented by CELSIUS, returns to
Charlotte on September 25-26 at zMAX Dragway.
Since its debut in the area in 2017, the festival
has grown into one of the largest electronic music...
Experience Nightshades LIVE in concert at Lake
Hickory Haunts? 15th Year of Fear on September
26th with three 30 minute shows throughout the
night! *One show is included with admission to
Lake Hickory Haunts. BE PREPARED to be SCARED and
ENTERTAINED when Nightshades and the best haunted
house in the Carolinas unite on Sept. 26th! Get
Your Tickets To Reserve Your Spot Before...
Calling All Dreamers & Broadway Lovers! For
anyone who has ever had a dream, this show is for
you! Step into the spotlight and experience the
magic of Almost Broadway - a celebration of
passion, perseverance, and the unforgettable joy
of musical theater. Whether you've dreamed of
standing on a Broadway stage or doing something
totally different this inspiring production...
Simplified is a rock/pop band from Charlotte, NC,
known for their upbeat blend of acoustic rock,
reggae, and funk. With infectious melodies and
feel-good vibes, they've built a loyal fan base
through high-energy live shows and songs like
"Wake 'N Bake" and "Home".
Experience Bourbon Sons LIVE in concert at Lake
Hickory Haunts on September 25th 8PM-9:30PM!
*Concert is included with admission to Lake
Hickory Haunts. BE PREPARED to be SCARED and
ENTERTAINED when Bourbon Sons and the best haunted
house in the Carolinas unite on Sept. 26th! Get
Your Tickets To Reserve Your Spot Before They Sell
Out:
Charlottes most award winning festival is back and
is pretended by Greystar Apartments Enjoy a day in
one our city's favorite neighborhoods, South End.
Our festival brings you boundless cocktails, wine
& craft brews. Plus, tasty food trucks and
adorable pop up shops will be onsite too
Mike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian. A
southern gentleman with a curious mind, love for
people, and heart for God, Mike Goodwin is in a
class all his own. His signature bowtie represents
his expectation-defying brand of comedy that
leaves a variety of audiences - from comedy clubs
to churches and corporate events to swanky galas -
laughing hysterically and completely...
WE BELIEVE IN INNOVATION, NOT DUPLICATION Lake
Hickory Haunts is not simply a haunted house, it
is a haunted theme park; providing a unique
experience for anyone seeking an entertaining,
thrilling, scary, and fun-filled experience. At
Lake Hickory Haunts, we believe in innovation, not
duplication. Since 2012, our team has continuously
worked more and more each year to make...
Explore the last wonder of the ancient world, the
great pyramid. In this immersive expedition,
explore the largest and oldest pyramid on the Giza
Plateau: Khufu. With your friends and family,
you'll discover areas previously closed to the
public. Then it's on to magical territory, with an
emotional foray into the heart of Egyptian
culture. "Horizon of Khufu is an...
FabFest-Charlotte's Beatles Festival 2026 is
presented by CG Financial Services. The festival
begins with Tosco Music Beatles Tribute at Knight
Theater in Uptown Charlotte on Friday, October 2,
followed by FabFest Daytime - a FREE event! -
10am-5pm Saturday, October 3 with live music on 2
stages, speakers and plenty of activities for
community participation: a Beatles Art...
An Immersive VR journey across 3.5 billion years.
Witness the major milestones of life on Earth-from
the origin of life through the Cambrian explosion,
the age of dinosaurs, and the rise of humans-right
here in Charlotte. This VR experience brings
prehistoric landscapes and ancient creatures into
vivid reality through full-room motion tracking
and scientifically accurate...
Dan LaMorte is a distinct voice in stand-up comedy
- and not just because he's on the spectrum. He
began his comedy career at 19, after a college
baseball injury ended his athletic ambitions. Dan
made appearances on Fox's Red Eye, AXS TV's Gotham
Comedy Live, Getting Doug with High, and, as he
jokes, nearly every drive-thru in the Tri-state
area. His two albums, Not Enough...
Just east of Charlotte, NC in Monroe, this lenghty
haunted trail has become a destination to haunt
enthusiasts. Are you brave enough to find out
what lies in there? Bring your friends and see how
far you can go through The 13th Acre! This walking
event is not for the faint of heart. Once you
enter these creepy woods, you will only have one
chance to retreat, and if you...
Lake Hickory Haunts is hosting replicas of the
Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine & Ghostbusters Ecto-1
cars Oct. 9th-Nov. 7th! Photo-Ops are included
with admission. BE PREPARED to be SCARED and
ENTERTAINED when replicas of the Scooby-Doo
Mystery Machine & Ghostbusters Ecto-1 cars invade
the best haunted house in the Carolinas Oct.
9th-Nov. 7th! Get Tickets Online To Reserve Your...
Blume Studios VR, presented by Blumenthal Arts in
Charlotte, offers three internationally acclaimed,
free-roaming immersive VR experiences that blend
storytelling, science, and art. Guests can explore
Horizon of Khufu(the Great Pyramid of Giza, now
playing), Life Chronicles (a 3.5-billion-year
journey through the history of life on Earth,
beginning June 11), and Space...
Transport 250 miles above earth. Experience the
daily life of real astronauts aboard the
International Space Station in the largest media
project ever filmed in space. Offering audiences a
rare opportunity to witness life as an astronaut
onboard the International Space Station (ISS), the
immersive experience transforms one of the city's
most dynamic creative hubs into a...
Blue Monday is a tribute to the MTV
generation...The MTV Classic' s of the 80's/90's
and a few guilty pleasures of today. They have
staged years of experience and passion to create a
new trend setting retro sound that audiences are
familiar with and holds up strong in todays music.
Originally hailing from New York City they moved
to Charlotte NC and quickly had success...
Welcome to HELL'S KITCHEN, Broadway's hit musical
from Alicia Keys - inspired by her life, her
music, and her community. Your journey begins
with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire,
searching for freedom, passion, and her place in
the world. Along the way, you'll meet the musical
mentor who changes her life, her dynamic family,
and the neighborhood that helps her grow....
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