Events

  • Unveiling Mental Resilience with Alexi Pappas

    Parr Center, Theater
    Join us for an inspiring evening as we delve into the depths of mental resilience with acclaimed Olympic athlete, bestselling author, and award-winning filmmaker, Alexi Pappas. In this thought-provoking event, Alexi will share her personal journey, weaving tales of triumph, resilience, and self-discovery in the face of mental health challenges. This conversation will highlight invaluable lessons we can learn through hardship, and how replacing can’t with maybe might just give you the courage to chase your own dreams. This event is open to everyone! Whether you're an athlete, a student, a professional, a parent, or simply someone passionate about mental health advocacy, you'll find Alexi's story relatable and inspirational.

    *Note:  VIP tickets include a signed copy of Alexi's book, "Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas," an invitation to the pre-event reception with Alexi Pappas, and reserved seating. 
    Join us for an inspiring evening as we delve into the depths of mental resilience with acclaimed Olympic athlete, bestselling author, and award-winning filmmaker, Alexi Pappas. In this thought-provoking ...
  • Jazz at the Parr!

    Parr Center, Theater
    On Stage Concerts presents Jazz at the Parr featuring "The King Of Strings," electric violinist Ken Ford with special guest performance by saxophonist Andrew Neu. Also featured is one of Carolina's great bands, Reggie Graves & Jazz Theory. Enjoy a high-energy evening of excellent live jazz by two premiere national artists! 

       

     
    On Stage Concerts presents Jazz at the Parr featuring "The King Of Strings," electric violinist Ken Ford with special guest performance by saxophonist Andrew Neu. Also featured is one of Carolina's great bands, Reggie Graves & Jazz Theory. Enjoy a high-energy evening of excellent live jazz by two premiere national artists! 

       

     
  • OCB Pro Yorton Cup World Championships

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    The OCB Pro Yorton Cup is the most competitive and prestigious title in natural bodybuilding. Over 200 drug-free professional athletes from around the globe qualify to compete to have their names etched into history on the Yorton Cup, and take home a piece of the $63,000 in prize money that is being awarded.
     NOTE: Coach tickets are not availaible at the door; only available during athlete check-in.
    The OCB Pro Yorton Cup is the most competitive and prestigious title in natural bodybuilding. Over 200 drug-free professional athletes from around the globe qualify to compete to have ...
  • This Is My Brave "The Show": CharMeck 2024

    Parr Center, Theater
    This Is My Brave: "The Show" CharMeck 2024 is coming to our community! It brings our community together for 3 shows across 2 amazing days filled with stories of resilience and hope. This Is My Brave is a national non-profit helping communities create shows that bring awareness to mental health, substance use, and the hope of recovery.  Individuals with lived experience share their stories of hope on stage through artistic expression such as monologue, spoken word poetry, original music, dance, and other creative methods. ReCAST II, Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma, and The Office of Violence Prevention, are both programs within Mecklenburg County Public Health bringing this show to our community.  We are working to improve community resilience by shining a light on resilience, increasing access to mental health treatment, and reducing community violence.  
     
    Purchase one show or multiple shows! Each show is $15 plus tax and fees: (All sales are final.)
    Adult Mental Health - Sept. 27 7:00-8:30 PM
    Youth & Young Adult - Sept. 28 2:00-3:30 PM
    Healing from Community Violence - Sept. 28 7:00-8:30 PM

    For More Information:
    ReCAST and OVP
     
    This Is My Brave: "The Show" CharMeck 2024 is coming to our community! It brings our community together for 3 shows across 2 amazing days filled with stories of resilience and hope. This Is My Brave is a national non-profit helping communities create shows that bring awareness to mental health, substance use, and the hope of recovery.  Individuals with lived experience share their stories of hope on stage through artistic expression such as monologue, spoken word poetry, original music, dance, and other creative methods. ReCAST II, Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma, and The Office of Violence Prevention, are both programs within Mecklenburg County Public Health bringing this show to our community.  We are working to improve community resilience by shining a light on resilience, increasing access to mental health treatment, and reducing community violence.  
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  • Gothic Ghost Stories by Lindsay Price

    Georgia Tucker Fine Arts Hall, Levine
    Kick off Spooky Season with this collection of short plays directed by the students of the Central Piedmont Drama Department!  Murdered twins. A lost heart. Evil hiding within a painting. A girl and her mother found frozen to death. These are just a few of the gothic ghosts whose stories are just dying to be told. Come and join the Peveril family for a series of ghastly tales, told in the dying firelight.

    Day of Show - SALES ONLINE ONLY. 
    Central Piedmont Students Free with Current Student ID.
     
    Kick off Spooky Season with this collection of short plays directed by the students of the Central Piedmont Drama Department!  Murdered twins. A lost heart. Evil hiding within a ...
  • No Sad Story

    Tate Hall
    Prepare to witness an extraordinary stage performance that will touch your heart and uplift your spirit.       
    "No Sad Story" is a captivating journey that shines a spotlight on Bertrina Lawson, a remarkable woman who exemplified unconditional love throughout her life. As a wife, mother of six, evangelist, friend to the rejected, mother of the neighborhood, prayer warrior, and a woman of unwavering faith, she became a living testament to the power of love and resilience.   
    When Bertrina receives an unexpected diagnosis of AIDS at the age of 60, her unwavering faith and spiritual foundation equips her with the strength to face this new challenge. As she had done when her husband received a similar diagnosis six months earlier, Bertrina responds to the doctor with unwavering determination, proclaiming, "No Sad Story."   
    In this breathtaking performance, you will witness the extraordinary journey of Bertrina Lawson, a woman who defied the odds and transformed her life's challenges into powerful testimonies of love and faith. Her story will inspire and move you as you witness the depths of her unconditional love and the indomitable strength of her spirit.     
     
    Prepare to witness an extraordinary stage performance that will touch your heart and uplift your spirit.       
    "No Sad Story" is a captivating journey that shines a spotlight on Bertrina Lawson, a remarkable woman who exemplified unconditional love throughout her life. As a wife, mother of six, evangelist, friend to the rejected, mother of the neighborhood, prayer warrior, and a woman of unwavering faith, she became a living testament to the power of love and resilience.   
    When Bertrina receives an unexpected diagnosis of AIDS at the age of 60, her unwavering faith and spiritual foundation equips her with the strength to face this new challenge. As she had done when her husband received a similar diagnosis six months earlier, Bertrina responds to the doctor with unwavering determination, proclaiming, "No Sad Story."   
    In this breathtaking performance, you will witness the extraordinary journey of Bertrina Lawson, a woman who defied the odds and transformed her life's challenges into powerful testimonies of love and faith. Her story will inspire and move you as you witness the depths of her unconditional love and the indomitable strength of her spirit.     
     
  • Acts Of Forgiveness

    Parr Center Theater
    Acts Of Forgiveness Gospel Stage Play. "Be Not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2
    Children's tickets 12 & under must be purchased in person at the performance. $18 (plus fees)
    Acts Of Forgiveness Gospel Stage Play. "Be Not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2
    Children's tickets 12 & under must be purchased in person at the performance. $18 (plus fees)
  • We Call It Tango

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    Get ready for We call it Tango in Dale F. Halton Theatre in Charlotte, where every twist and turn is a move in a game of love. Live music, mesmerizing routines, and colorful LED costumes make for a truly magical tango show. Don’t miss out—get your tickets for We call it Tango: A Dazzling Dance & Light Show in Charlotte at  Central Piedmont Community College!
    All sales final. No refunds.
    Get ready for We call it Tango in Dale F. Halton Theatre in Charlotte, where every twist and turn is a move in a game of love. Live music, mesmerizing ...
  • Young Posse - The Hungry Tour

    Parr Center, Theater
    Young Posse-The Hungry Tour is coming to Charlotte!  Get your tickets early. You don't want to miss this concert! 
    Young Posse-The Hungry Tour is coming to Charlotte!  Get your tickets early. You don't want to miss this concert! 
  • 2024 NPC Midatlantic Classic

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    Premier physique competition in the Carolinas. This is the 15th of the NPC Mid Atlantic Classic in Charlotte NC. Come see the athletes from all over the southeast compete to see who is the best in Bodybuilding, Bikini, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Women's Physique, Figure , Fitness and Wellness.
    All sales final. No refunds.
     
    This event has 2 separate shows -  Prejudging is at 10:00 AM; Finals are at 3:00 PM. YOU WILL NEED A SEPARATE TICKET FOR EACH EVENT.
     
      *VIP SEATS - Reserved - Select in the first 4 rows, C-F.  All other seats are General Admission.*
    Premier physique competition in the Carolinas. This is the 15th of the NPC Mid Atlantic Classic in Charlotte NC. Come see the athletes from all over the southeast compete to ...
  • The USAF Concert Band & Singing Sergeants

    Dale F. Halton Theater

    Your United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants will be in Charlotte, NC at the Dale F. Halton Theater, on Sunday, October 20th at 3pm to present a FREE concert! This is a rare and exciting event to hear great patriotic music, Broadway classics and as always, a salute to celebrate our veterans!

     

    Your United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants will be in Charlotte, NC at the Dale F. Halton Theater, on Sunday, October 20th at 3pm to present a FREE concert! This is a rare and exciting event to hear great patriotic music, Broadway classics and as always, a salute to celebrate our veterans!
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  • The AMG Heritage Awards

    Dale F. Halton Theater

    The Annual AMG Heritage Awards. "Bringing Music Legends of the Past Together with Artists of the Future." Hosted and produced by the Artists Music Guild, Inc, a 501(c) non-profit education organization. 
    Hosts Thea Austin & Skip Martin of Kool and the Gang. All sales final.  
     
    For ADA Wheelchair spaces, please call the Box Office at (704)330-6534. 
     
    *Red Carpet begins at 2:00 in front of Overcash and Halton Theater.*
     
     

    The Annual AMG Heritage Awards. "Bringing Music Legends of the Past Together with Artists of the Future." Hosted and produced by the Artists Music Guild, Inc, a 501(c) non-profit education organization. 
    Hosts Thea Austin & Skip Martin of Kool and the Gang. All sales final.  
     
    For ADA Wheelchair spaces, please call the Box Office at (704)330-6534. 
     
    *Red Carpet begins at 2:00 in front of Overcash and Halton Theater.*
     
     
  • The Addams Family, A New Musical

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    America’s darkest family falls into turmoil when Wednesday Addams (the ultimate princess of darkness, now all grown up) falls in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family; a man her parents have never met. If that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the entire family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

    BOGO Adult tickets Thursday performance with password 2 SNAPS.
    Central Piedmont Students Free Admission at door with current student ID.
     
    Central Piedmont Employee Ticket - $10 
    America’s darkest family falls into turmoil when Wednesday Addams (the ultimate princess of darkness, now all grown up) falls in love with a sweet, smart young man from a ...
  • Boys to Baghdad

    Parr Center Theater
    Boys to Baghdad, written by award-winning playwright Rory D. Sheriff, is a gripping stage play that delves into the lives of several young men from different walks of life who find themselves in the heart of the Iraq War. Through a powerful narrative, the play explores a young man who leaves his family and girlfriend behind, the bonds of brotherhood, basic training to the harsh realities of combat, and the struggles of returning home. With raw emotion and authentic storytelling, Boys to Baghdad captures the essence of the soldier's journey, making it a compelling and unforgettable theatrical experience.
    Boys to Baghdad, written by award-winning playwright Rory D. Sheriff, is a gripping stage play that delves into the lives of several young men from different walks of life ...
  • Love Under Contract

    Parr Center, Theater
    Experience the gripping tale of two best friends as they navigate through life's unexpected twists and turns. From laughter to tears, this captivating story will keep you guessing until the very end. Will their friendship survive the ultimate test? 
    Join us for an unforgettable night of love, friendship, secrets, and thrills. Grab your tickets today!  
    Experience the gripping tale of two best friends as they navigate through life's unexpected twists and turns. From laughter to tears, this captivating story will keep you guessing until ...
  • Christmas Extravaganza

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    Experience a memorable evening with family and friends. The 12th Annual CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA features dazzling costumes and artistry that will immerse you in the joy of the Holiday Season! The concert showcases the
    60-piece Charlotte Civic Orchestra, Charlotte Youth Ballet, Holiday Singers, Diamond Elite Dancers (Rockette style), Quintessa Harper, Soloist, and the amazing 100 voice choir from Palisades High School. 
    Experience a memorable evening with family and friends. The 12th Annual CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA features dazzling costumes and artistry that will immerse you in the joy of the Holiday Season! The ...
  • Sunlight And Solstice 24

    Parr Center, Theater
    Central Piedmont Dance Theatre will present their Fall Concert series, Sunlight and Solstice 24, December 4 - 6 in The Parr Center Theater. Performances will include choreography by Tracie Chan and Clay Daniel, and will be a fantastic and diverse showcase of students and community dancers! Get your tickets today!

    **Central Piedmont students - no charge at door with current student ID**
    Central Piedmont Dance Theatre will present their Fall Concert series, Sunlight and Solstice 24, December 4 - 6 in The Parr Center Theater. Performances will include choreography by Tracie Chan ...
  • The Nutcracker

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    CYB will once again bring the holiday magic of The Nutcracker to the Charlotte community! Featuring more than 100 student dancers from studios across the Charlotte area, and partnered with a blend of international and regional professional dancers, the production will showcase the classic Tchaikovsky performance with unique twists in choreography by the iconic artist directors, Gay Porter & Bridget Porter-Young. At a family friendly price, this timeless holiday classic will delight and astound audiences of all ages.
    CYB will once again bring the holiday magic of The Nutcracker to the Charlotte community! Featuring more than 100 student dancers from studios across the Charlotte area, and partnered with ...
  • The 70th Annual Singing Christmas Tree

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    Carolina Voices presents a Classic Celebration of holiday entertainment at The 70th Annual Singing Christmas Tree! The warm sounds of the season will fill the Dale F. Halton Theater as the soaring voices of MainStage Choir (in a 32’ specially-designed Tree!) perform all your favorite Christmas music – from the inspirational and sacred to the traditional and family classics. The stage will sparkle with whimsical dance, theatrical lighting, and special friends who will warm your heart at this special time of the year, including the cast from Charlotte Squawks, the nationally-acclaimed Miller Street Dance Academy, Carolina Kids Voices, and Santa, of course!

    *Early Bird prices through October 11.
    Carolina Voices presents a Classic Celebration of holiday entertainment at The 70th Annual Singing Christmas Tree! The warm sounds of the season will fill the Dale F. Halton Theater as ...
  • Harris YMCA 22nd Anniversary Nutcracker

    Dale F. Halton Theater
    Please join us in the family-friendly performance of everyone's holiday favorite, The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by the Harris YMCA Performing Company - our 22nd annual production. All sales are final; no refunds or cancellations.

    The 9:30 Meet and Greet is for the 10:30 show on 12/21, and the 12:00 Meet and Greet is for the 1:00 show on 12/22.  Come early and visit with the cast, take pictures, get autographs, visit the stage and have early seating! 

     
    Please join us in the family-friendly performance of everyone's holiday favorite, The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by the Harris YMCA Performing Company - our 22nd annual production. All sales are ...
  • Ghostlight by Stephen Gregg

    Georgia Tucker Fine Arts Hall, Levine
    When indifferent student Garbiela Nettles is inexplicably admitted to the prestigious Doves Forge Academy, all she wants to do is leave.  But before she can get herself expelled, Garbiela starts to hear sounds that no one else hears: Ghostly echoes from the remnants of a long-ago tragedy in the school’s theater.  As she investigates the sounds (by joining the disastrous play in progress), Garbiela uncovers a story that’s both surprising and surprisingly moving.              
    Central Piedmont Students FREE at door with Current Student ID.
    When indifferent student Garbiela Nettles is inexplicably admitted to the prestigious Doves Forge Academy, all she wants to do is leave.  But before she can get herself expelled, Garbiela starts to hear sounds that no one else hears: Ghostly echoes from the remnants of a long-ago tragedy in the school’s theater.  As she investigates the sounds (by joining the disastrous play in progress), Garbiela uncovers a story that’s both surprising and surprisingly moving.              ...
  • Alice in Wonderland

    Halton Theater
    Follow CYB down the rabbit hole as they perform their storybook ballet interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's story, Alice in Wonderland. Featuring student dancers from studios across the Charlotte area, and partnered with a blend of international and regional professional dancers, the production will showcase classical ballet with choreography by the iconic artistic directors, Gay Porter & Bridget Porter-Young. At a family friendly price, this is a fun way to experience a well-loved story. It will delight and astound audiences of all ages.
    Follow CYB down the rabbit hole as they perform their storybook ballet interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's story, Alice in Wonderland. Featuring student dancers from studios across ...
  • She Kills Monster by Qui Nguyen

    Parr Center, Theater
    Agnes Evans is struggling with coming to terms with the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. This high-octane dramatic comedy laden with nasty ogres, homicidal fairies, and 90s pop culture offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

    Thursday BOGO for Adult tickets. Use password - D&D.
    *Central Piedmont students free admission at door with a current student ID.* 
     
    Agnes Evans is struggling with coming to terms with the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into ...