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Here are a few of places to find Halloween events in Charlotte — from costume parties to concerts and more. Look for more events coming soon!

(photo taken at last year’s CarnEVIL at Amos’ by Jeff Hahne)

Thurs., Oct. 29

• Charlotte College Fest at Cans

$500 costume contest. Half-price cover for 21 and under until 11 p.m.

10 p.m. Cans, 500 W. 5th St. 704-940-0200. www.cansbar.com.

• Forbidden Farms

Haunted trail with scare zones that include “Miners Mayhem,” “Cursed Chasm,” “3D Experience,” and “Moonlit Corn Maze.” Continues through Nov. 1.

$15-$20. Oct. 29, 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.; Oct. 30, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 31, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.; Nov. 1, 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville. 704-664-1450. www.carriganfarms.com.

• Scarowinds

Features scare zones, mazes, and spooky shows. Also, some rides have a dark twist. For more information, visit www.scarowinds.com. Continues through Oct. 31.

$33.99-$42.99. Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd. 704-588-2600. www.carowinds.com.

• The Campground Massacre Haunted House

Haunted attraction features an indoor haunted house (Mina’s Mansion) and the Campground Massacre with three acres of woods.

Continues through Sat., Oct. 31. Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Take exit 88 (Gold Hill Rd. and Tega Cay). Turn right off the exit. The event is 1/4 mile on the right. For more information, visit www.the massacre.com.

• The Haunted Mill

For a good fright on Halloween, The Haunted Mill comes alive with a staff of scary-looking folks on hand to scare you away. For the less adventurous, there’s also a game room and mini-golf.

$15-$19. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Last tickets sold at 11:30 p.m. 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-829-6455. www.thehauntedmillnc.com.

Fri., Oct. 30

• 2009 Glitterati Masquerade Ball: The Devil’s Last Waltz at Visulite Theatre

Break out your craziest outfit or costume and join Dj Wiiz Kid, George Brazil, The J Studio Dancers, Angela Lopez and the Queens of the Masquerade, Simone and her Whipping Booth, and Roxy C. Moorecox for a night of festive dancing, mingling, and cocktail drinking. For more information, email glitteratiball@gmail.com.

$5-$8. 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200 www.visulite.com.

• 80’s Fab-O-Ween at Apostrophe Lounge

This Halloween Party takes a blast from the past with its 1980’s theme. Dancing and costume contest for “Best Outfit of the 80’s. Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. 704-371-7079. www.apostrophelounge.com.

• BooWalk Billy’s Halloween Bash at Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Grill

Costume contest with prizes, games, drink specials and music from DJ Deafrent.

9 p.m. Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Grill, 1636 Sardis Rd. 704-814-7427.

• Creep-a-thon at Scorpio

Best underwear contest. Hostess Angela Lopez. $5 cover with draft.

Showtime 11:30 p.m. Scorpio, 2301 Freedom Drive. 704-373-9124. www.scorpios.com.

• Fashioween: “A celebrity for one night” at The Forum

Si Revista presents this Halloween celebration of fashion and beauty. Event will feature three rooms with DJs providing Latin and international music. $1,500 in prizes for categories including, “Best Hair Design,” “Best Makeup,” and “Best Apparel.”

18 and up. For tickets, visit www.groovetickets.com. $10. 10:55 p.m. The Forum, 300 N. College St. 704-375-8765. www.thecharlotteforum.com.

• Ghostbusters Boo Bash Costume Party at The Breakfast Club

Come take your picture with the ECTO-1 with Ghostbusters Ambulance. It’s also 1-2-3 night ($1 domestics, $2 imports, $3 mixed drinks).

$7 for members, $8 for non-members. The Breakfast Club, 225 N Caldwell St. 704-608-3081. www.that80sclub.

• Halloween at Comet Grill

Halloween party with live music from the Truchstop Preachers. Drink specials.

Comet Grill, 2224 Park Rd. 704-371-4300. www.cometgrillcharlotte.com.

• Lycan Lust at Luna Lounge

Embrace “LYCAN LUST” with Resident DJ’s Nick Spain, Kaotika, Steven K & Rob Reeves with special guest DJ NVS. Winners of costume contest get 2 bottles of vodka and a VIP table of their choice for the evening.

$5. 9 p.m. Luna Lounge, 521 N. College St. 704-376-8303. E-mail Krystie@lunacharlotte.com for VIP packages.

• Masquerade Halloween Party at Blue Restaurant and Bar

Samba Dance Entertainment, DJ spinning from 10 p.m.- 2 a.m., costume contest, drink and appetizer specials.

Advance tickets for couples $20, at door $30; Advance single tickets are $15; at door $15. 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. Blue Restaurant and Bar, 214 N. Tryon St., Ste. 100.

• Nightmare on 5th Street

5 bars for $5. Costume party, prizes and giveaways, awesome specials. Connolly’s, The Attic Bar, Town Tavern, Phil’s NY Deli, Madison’s. 5 p.m.

• The Hades Incident at Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

A celebration of supernatural entertainment presented by Inner Circle Events. Your finest costumed attire is requested.

10 p.m.-2 a.m. Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar, 210 E. Trade St. Limited advance tickets available at clubtix.net.

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show Takeover at Dammit Janet

Watch the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show during a live screening of the film. For more information, call 704-906-6531 or email dan@takeoverfriday.com .

$5. 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Dammit Janet, 319 Grandin Rd.

• The Campground Massacre Haunted House

Haunted attraction features an indoor haunted house (Mina’s Mansion) and the Campground Massacre with three acres of woods.

Continues through Sat., Oct. 31. Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Take exit 88 (Gold Hill Rd. and Tega Cay). Turn right off the exit. The event is 1/4 mile on the right. For more information, visit www.the massacre.com.

• Forbidden Farms

Haunted trail with scare zones that include “Miners Mayhem,” “Cursed Chasm,” “3D Experience,” and “Moonlit Corn Maze.” Continues through Nov. 1.

$15-$20. Oct. 30, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 31, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.; Nov. 1, 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville. 704-664-1450. www.carriganfarms.com.

• Scarowinds

Features scare zones, mazes, and spooky shows. Also, some rides have a dark twist. For more information, visit www.scarowinds.com. Continues through Oct. 31.

$33.99-$42.99. Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd. 704-588-2600. www.carowinds.com.

• The Haunted Mill

For a good fright on Halloween, The Haunted Mill comes alive with a staff of scary-looking folks on hand to scare you away. For the less adventurous, there’s also a game room and mini-golf.

$15-$19. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Last tickets sold at 11:30 p.m. 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-829-6455. www.thehauntedmillnc.com.

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Here are a gaggle of summer events happening in Charlotte and the surrounding area July 7-July 15 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

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FIGHT CLUB A stage performance based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk. COTU ventures out into the parking lot to bring you Fight Club. 18 and up. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.citizensoftheuniverse.org or www.myspace.com/cotutheatre. You may also email cotu23@yahoo.com or call 704-449-9742 or 704-953-2874. Events may be canceled due to inclement weather. July 9, 8:30 p.m.; July 10, 8:30 p.m.; July 11, 8:30 p.m. $10. Parking lot of 1311 Central Ave.

METAMORPHOSES Take a dip in Carolina Actors Studio Theatre’s wet rendition of Mary Zimmerman’s Blockbuster show about science and myth, as well as what we might know in the future. CAST renovated the theater and a pool for the production. July 10-11, 8 p.m.; July 12, 2:30 p.m. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

THE RAINMAKER See the sparks fly as the ever practical Lizzie and the dreamer conman Starbuck clash in this romantic comedy. For tickets, call 704-330-6534 or visit www.tix.cpcc.edu. July 9, 7 p.m.; July 10, 8 p.m.; July 11, 8 p.m. $17.Halton Theater, 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6840.

SHEAR MADNESS This is a “whodunnit” murder mystery that puts the audience right in the middle of the action. Audience participation allows for a different outcome every night. Visit blumenthalcenter.org for showtimes, etc. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 6. Seats from $29.50. Stage Door Theater, North College St. at 5th St.

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Based on Roald Dahl’s story and the Gene Wilder film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory takes the whole family on an adventure to find the next owner of Willy Wonka’s mysterious Chocolate Factory. July 7-8, 10 a.m.; July 9-11, 10 a.m. $7-$10. Halton Theater, 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6840.

CHARLOTTE COMEDY THEATER Explicit Content. Stand-up comedy showcase featuring material too controversial to play on the Charlotte Comedy Coalition’s regular shows. Fridays, 10 p.m. $10. The Nook (formerly The Graduate), 1308 The Plaza.

CITY CAFÉ, MT HOLLY Friday Night Funnies. GameShowOke comedy improv variety extravaganza featuring the Chuckleheads. For more information, visit www.thechuckleheads.com. Fri., July 10, 8 p.m. $5. 128 S. Main St. 704-822-1450.

LAKE NORMAN COMEDY ZONE July 7: Comedian Kurt Green.; July 14: Comedian Tim Kidd. Galway Hooker, 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius. 704-995-2658. (more…)

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Check out this list of events celebrating the 4th of July in Charlotte and the surrounding area — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

WBT KNIGHT’S SKYSHOW Hosted by Al Gardner and Tara Servatius. Jon Wilson broadcasts live. Skyshow radio heard live on 1110 A.M. and 99.3 F.M. Skyshow tailgate party at 5 p.m., Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls at 7:15 p.m. Skyshow fireworks will follow the game. Sat., July 4. $7 and up. Knights Stadium, Fort Mill. 803-548-8050. For more information, call 704-364-6637 or visit www.wbtskyshow.com.

9TH ANNUAL PIG PICKIN’ Featuring live performances by Belmont Playboys, The Needles, The Dead Kings, M4 Messenger and Black Lashes. Sat., July 4. The Penguin, 1921 Commonwealth Ave.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT HOLIDAY INN CENTER CITY This 4th of July celebration will feature live DJ music, a rooftop view of uptown fireworks display, cash bar, food and more. Sat., July 4, 7-11 p.m. $10-$15 for all-you-can-eat. Holiday Inn Center City, 230 N. College St.

BREAKFAST CLUB JULY 4TH PARTY Three levels of totally 80’s. $2 PBR bottles, party favors, and view of uptown fireworks. visit www.that80sclub.com for more informtaion. Sat., July 4. Breakfast Club, 225 N. Caldwell St. 704-374-1982. www.that80sclub.com.

CAROWINDS’ INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION This all day event includes country music performances, the Miss Carowinds’ 2009 Swimsuit Competition, live DJ, and the yearly Night of Fire. Sat., July 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd. 704-588-2600. www.carowinds.com.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN Come celebrate the Fourth of July at the Village Green, where R & B band, Rough Draft, will play. Pack your “most patriotic” picnic for the contest. Sat., July 4. Free. Davidson Village Green, Concord and Main St., Davidson.

TOWN OF DAVIDSON PARKS AND RECREATION FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Dress your bicycles, wagons, pets, and strollers in your favorite patriotic attire and come to Davidson’s annual Fourth of July small town parade and evening of music and games. Sat., July 4, 4:30-8 p.m. Davidson Village Green, Concord and Main St., Davidson.

FOURTH OF JULY AT BLUE RESTAURANT In honor of Independence Day, Blue Restaurant and Bar is offereing a three course dinner special for $34.95 and 1/2 price bottles of red and white wines. The Pressley Brothers will be playing live music. Sat., July 4, 5 p.m. Blue Restaurant, 5th & College.

RED ROCKS, WHITEWATER & BLUEGRASS 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL Spend your Fourth of July at the USNWC. With festivities starting at noon, enjoy music, food, beer, wine, and activities for the whole family. Then, later, sit back and watch the fireworks display. Sat., July 4, 12 p.m. US National Whitewater Center, 820 Hawfield Rd.

RED, WHITE & BLUE FEST Charlotte’s only deck party and premiere fireworks view. Queens City Car Wars & Bike Show. For more information, visit www.kossmotorsports.com. Sat., July 4. $5, Free for children 12 and under. The Blake Hotel, 555 South McDowell St.

RED, WHITE, AND BOOM! PRESENTED BY LANCE Come celebrate the 4th at this family-friendly festival full of activities, musical entertainment, food vendors, and more. Fireworks show begin at 9:30 p.m. Sat., July 4, 6-10 p.m. Free, $5 parking fee. Memorial Stadium, 310 North Kings Dr.

RED, WHITE AND BOOM! ROCK HILL Event features live music from the Oneppo Brothers and ZoSo. There will be food vendors, kids activities and the fireworks start at 10 p.m. Sat., July 4, 6-10 p.m. Free. Old Town Amphitheater at City Hall Black Street, Rock Hill, SC.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT THE CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY Bring your family and learn about the birth of your country through colonial games, various family-friendly activities and bring a picnic lunch. Sat., July 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774. www.charlottemuseum.org.

CELEBRATING AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE Featuring firearms demonstrations, historic readings, cooking demonstrations and more. For more information, visit www.chmuseums.org. Sat., July 4,  10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-$6; Free for children 3 and younger. 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, S.C.

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Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

NIN/JA
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
You can expect an explosive rock show when Nine Inch Nails and Jane’s Addiction roll through Charlotte to perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.

• Theater Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts stages a performance of the popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical fairytale Cinderella. more…

• Art Follow along with an artist as you paint your own painting at Cajun Canvas. more…

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Big Mamma D’s House of Burlesque
Visulite Theatre
It’s dance time again with none other than Charlotte’s Big Mamma D and her House of Burlesque. This show, titled “Bond-age: Shaken and Stripped,” is dedicated to James Bond and other characters from the popular spy films.

• Music Listen to Richard Swift’s sophisticated melodies, keen sense of the macabre and droll lyrics as he opens for The Fray at the Uptown Amphitheatre. more…

• Food Go wine tasting at Bel Caffe’. They are offering a wine tasting of four rare Italian wines. more…

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Mama Knows Best
CPCC’s Pease Auditorium
Some families get along and some don’t, but the goal behind World Renowned Entertainment’s play Mama Knows Best is to encourage youths to make positive decisions in their lives, which includes selecting a mate to wed.

• Food Nosh on a burger and a peaches and cream milkshake from Big View Diner. more…

• Music Miss Derringer, a quintet from L.A., will be playing their twangy, gothic new wave music along with come hither vocals at the Milestone. more…

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“Where do you see Charlotte in 15 years?”

A family-friendly mini Hollywood or New York bringing in tons of money! How about you? OK, well, think about it.

This was the question posed to a group of teens as they began development on “The Crossroads Teen Theater Project.” The play is based off of self-written monologues which centered from numerous conversations between the teens and their director Kevin Campbell. And from the sound of things, it is set to be a hit.

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Here are summer events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area June 2-June 17 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

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LAKE NORMAN COMEDY ZONE June 2: Comedian Tony Tone. $10. 7 p.m.; June 9: Comedian Shaun Jones. $20. Lake Norman Comedy Zone at Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Dr. 704-895-1782. www.galwayhookerpub.com.

FLORA, FAUNA AND FORM June 3-28: New works by Alena Hennessy with featured potter Julie Wiggins Opening reception: June 5, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Lark & Key Gallery, 453 E. 36th St., Ste. B. 704-379-1826. www.larkandkey.com.

NC DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL OF DANCE ANNUAL BENEFIT PEFORMANCE June 4, 7:30 p.m. Presenting works choreographed by legendary choreographer George Balanchine and a new work by resident NCDT choreographer Mark Diamond, among others. $15-$50. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL June 5-6, 8 p.m.; June 10-11, 7:30 p.m.; June 12-13, 8 p.m.; June 14, 2:30 p.m.; June 17-18, 7:30 p.m.; June 19-20, 8 p.m.; June 21, 2:30 p.m.; June 24-25, 7:30 p.m.; June 26-27, 8 p.m. Sam Raimi’s cult classic 1980s films are to die for due to the ultimate combination of gore and humor. Bill Ensley directs this musical, which features lyrics by George Reinblatt and music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt. $15-$29. Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

CAMELOT June 5-13. The love story of Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot captured the heart of a generation. See the magic reborn on the Halton stage. Central Piedmont Community College’s Halton Theater. 1206 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

NC DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL OF DANCE SPRING STUDENT PERFORMANCES June 6, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. An evening of dance featuring students from the NC Dance Theatre School of Dance performing in varied repertoire from the classical ballet, modern and jazz genres. $15-$25. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

REALISM FOUND June 6-30. Katherine Blackwell, Cher Cosper, David Thayer French, Joshua Gage, Paul Keysar, Andrew Leventis, Osiris Rain, and P.S. Thibodeaux will display their work. This exhibit features these Charlotte artists as they find new meaning in an old tradition. The Queen’s Gallery, 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA June 10-July 5. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is directed by Harold Prince and follows the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young masked composer shamed by his physical appearance. Adapted from Gaston Leroux’s classic novel. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

CINDERELLA June 12, 7:30 p.m.; June 13, 2 p.m.; June 14, 2 p.m.; June 19, 7:30 p.m.; June 20, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; June 26, 7:30 p.m.; June 27, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; June 28, 2 p.m. Theatre Matthews presents performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical retelling of the classic fairy tale. Directed by Jamey Varnadore, music director Lynn Mitchell and choreographer Lisa Blanton. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD June 12-14. The Charlotte Chorale is rolling out the red carpet and presenting a highly charged dinner and musical program featuring classics from the silver screen. Pineville Dinner Theater, 10403-J Park Rd., Pineville. 704-544-0607. www.pinevilledinnertheater.com.

LECTURE, BOB TROTMAN ON BOB TROTMAN June 14, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

MAMA KNOWS BEST June 14, 6 p.m. A family spiritual/comedy oriented play that expresses the true substance of how a mother and father are the foundation of family structure. CPCC’s Pease Auditorium. 1206 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

COMEDIAN JAMES GREGORY June 17, 7:30 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org. (more…)

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