Updated.

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.

Sat., Oct. 31

• 6th Annual Thriller Halloween Bash at The Breakfast Club

$500 costume contest, Thriller video group dance contest shown on giant video screen. Hosted by 107.9 The Link and Bandy “Boo” O’Brien.

$8 for members, $10 for non-members. 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. The Breakfast Club, 225 N Caldwell St. 704-608-3081. www.that80sclub.

• 6th Annual Buck “Headless” Ball

$500 cash prizes. $5 cover before 10 p.m. Corner of 5th and College streets. 704-570-0667

• 7 Sins at Suite

$1,000 costume contest. 210 E. Trade St. 704-971-7878. www.suitecharlotte.com.

• A Nightmare On 5th Street “Lift the Curse” at Kashmir/Fiji Sushi

Fiji Vampire’s Bloody Banquet & Zombie Sushi starts at 5 p.m. Cash and prizes for the scariest costumes of the evening. Music by DJ Solo. Ladies free until 5 p.m. Donations go to the American Red Cross’s Blood Bank.

5 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Kashmir/Fiji Sushi on 5th Street between Church and Tryon streets. For Fiji dinner reservations call 704-376-1212
For Kashmir VIP Table Reservations w/ Bottle Service call 704-974-9024.

• Alley Cat Saturday’s Presents Fangtasia

Featuring Vampire rockers Crashbox with DJ Neumonic and a costume contest with $500 cash prize. For advance tickets, visit www.groovetickets.com.

18 and up. 9 p.m.- 2:15 a.m. Alley Cat, 314 N. College St. 704-375-2779. www.thealleycat.com.

• Angels and Demons Halloween Bash at Hickory Tavern locations

Costume contests (best overall costume, best angel, best demon) for prizes, drink specials and live entertainment. Starts at 10 p.m.

• Carnevil 2009 at Amos’ Southend

Live performances by Lilith Deville and Beth Ann Phetamine, as well as La Petite Mort Burlesque Troupe and music from a variety of DJs. There will also be a “Zombie Fashion Show,” fire performances and more.

18 and up. $20-$25. 8 p.m. Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St. 704-377-6874.

• Carnivale de Mez at the Mez at Epicentre

Halloween party with a costume contest with cash prizes, drink specials and cuisine. Epicentre Theaters will turn into a dance floor set with a backdrop of classic horror movies on the big screen too.

$10 for general admission. For VIP, call 704-971-2400. 9 p.m. Mez, 210 E. Trade St.

• Coyote Joe’s Spooky Spectacular Halloween Costume Bash

Cash prizes for best costume.

$12. Coyote Joe’s, 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-399-4946.

• Creep-a-thon at Scorpio (day 2)

Hip Hop Halloween show with Elaine Davis, featuring Kasey King, Angela Lopez and Felicia Monet. DJ Ghost. $5 cover.

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

• Ghoulish Gala at Synergy Nightclub

$1,000 in cash & prizes for more original and best costume.

Synergy Nightclub, 20924 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius. 704-896-6982. www.mysynergynightclub.com

• Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Party at The Sunset Club

Costume contests with $1,500 in cash prizes for categories in “Best Couples Costume,” “Sexiest Costume,” “Funniest Costume,” and “Best Overall Costume.” Drink specials.

For VIP table reservations, call 704-373-9900 or email flavia@sunsetclubcharlotte.com .

21 and up. $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd., Ste. 106. 704-373-9900. www.sunsetclubcharlotte.com.

• Guys with Ties Halloween Party

Party and benefit for Jacob’s Ladder Job Center will feature a costume contest with grand prize of $750.

$10. 8 p.m. Strike City at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St.

• Halloween Bash at Lebowski’s Grill & Pub

Costume contest for prizes and music from a DJ. Food and drink specials.

No cover. Lebowski’s Grill & Pub, 1524 East Blvd. 704-370-1177. www.lebowskisgrillandpub.com.

• Halloween at Comet Grill

Halloween party with live music from the Lenny Federal Band. Drink specials.

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

• Halloqueen – The Sequel: “An evening in masquerade…” at Grand Central

Halloween ball and cash bar. For more information, email dan@takeoverfriday.com .

9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Grand Central, 1000 Central Ave.

• Halloween at EpiCentre: A Black Hearts Ball featuring Jet

Bud Light Golden Wheat and 106.5 The End present A Black Hearts Ball featuring Jet and a costume contest. For more information, call 704-971-1249.

21 and up. $15 in advance at www.fullhouseconcerts.musictoday.com. 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St.

• Halloween Kids & Family Day at Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Grill

Candy giveaway, games, arts and crafts and Halloween cookies.

12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Grill, 1636 Sardis Rd. 704-814-7427.

• Haunted House with James Curd at Dharma Lounge

1440 S. Tryon St, Suite 105. www.dharmacharlotte.com

• Hollywood Halloween at Lavecchia’s

A celebrity, paparazzi-filled Halloween event presented by MAZ Entertainment. Best costume wins a prize package worth $500.

21 to enter, 25 encouraged. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Lavecchia’s Uptown, 221 E. 6th St. Tickets are limited and still available online at www.mazentertainment.net.

• Howlin’ Halloween Party at Howl at the Moon

Win over $1,000 in cash and prizes in a costume contest. $3 beer specials.

Party starts at 6 p.m. Howl at the Moon, 210 E. Trade St. 704-936-4695. www.howlatthemoon.com

• House of 1000 Fears at Buck Wild

Presented by Statik Insomnia Productions. Performance by SkeRRie and Miss Z, as well as a live performance by Manic. More sounds provided by DJ Jasperland. Prizes for “Sexiest Costume” and “Scariest Costume.” Drink specials and a “Blood-Bath Wrestling” competition, as well as other entertainment and food.

18 and up. $5-$7. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Buck Wild, 10008 University City Blvd. 704-595-0193. www.buckwild.net.

• House of Vampires Halloween party at Dixie’s Tavern

No cover all night long. $2 beer special and $3 Bleeding Heart Shot. Music by DJ Fat Kid.

5 p.m.-2 a.m. Dixie’s Tavern, 301 E. 7th St. 704-374-1700. www.dixiescharlotte.com.

• Moorecox & Mammas Costume Cabaret at Petra’s Piano Bar & Cabaret

Roxy C Moorecox & Big Mamma D take On Halloween with this show featuring burlesque, drag, a costume cabaret, comedy, fire performers and acrobats, and more.

18 and up. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Petra’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1919 Commonwealth Ave. 704-332-6608.

• Nightmare on Montford at Andrew Blair’s

Presented by Cbay and Paschal Promotions. Two costume contests with $250 for “Best Individual Costume,” and $300 bar tab for “Best Group Costume.” Cash bar and appetizers will be available all night.

$5 cover includes one free draft beer, while supplies last. 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. Andrew Blair’s, 1600 Montford Dr. 704-525-3663. www.andrewblairs.com

• Nightmare on Stonewall Street at Club Ice

Hosted by No Limit Larry of Power 98. Everybody free until 12 a.m. Prizes given out to hottest costumes. Music by DJ Buttafingaz.

10 p.m-2 a.m. Club Ice, 300 E. Stonewall St. 704-334-8700. www.clubicenc.com.

• PlayDate Halloween at Jillian’s Uptown

Featuring Carolina’s infamous Bluz and DJ DR. Take part in a Halloween-themed PlayDate, where you can play all kinds of board games.

$10. 9 p.m. Jillians, 200 E. Bland St. http://playdatehalloween.eventbrite.com

• Rumbaween at Luna Lounge

Costume party featuring international beats and a live performance by Bakalo Stars. For VIP table information, email krystie@lunacharlotte.com .

9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Luna Lounge, 521 N. College St. 704-376-8303.

• 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.

• Sihk-Or-Treat at Tremont Music Hall

Featuring goth/industrial music acts, including Astrid Haven, Filth On Demand, Stitchy C, The Body Bags, Soul Stalkaz and DJ. Lillith Deville.

All ages. $11-$14. Doors open at 6 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m. Tremont Music Hall, 400 W. Tremont Ave. 704-343-9494. www.tremontmusichall.com.

• Single Cell Productions Presents Danse Macabre at Dammit Janet

Presented by Single Cell Productions. Featuring live music from Angels On Acid, S.O.U.L and Grevious, as well as a surplus of DJs (DJ Karma, DJ Torchure and DJ Spider, among others). Also, fetish performances by an array of performers, fetish play areas, appearances by alternative and fetish models, photographers and more. Drink specials and giveaways. For more information, visit www.singlecell.us.

18 and up. $20-$25. 8 p.m. – 4 a.m. Dammit Janet, 3746 N. Davidson St.

• Spooktacular Halloween Party at Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Ribs (University location)

Costume contests (best overall costume, best group – sexiest) with cash prizes, and drink specials.

9 p.m. Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Grill, 9005 JM Keynes Dr., Ste. 2. 704-503-7427.

• 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.

• Uptown Cabaret’s Halloween Party

Late night costume contest with cash prizes. Chance to win a “golden ticket” for free dances and free champagne.

Uptown Cabaret, 108 E. Morehead St. 704-344-0802.

• Zombie-Stock 2009 at Halo

A marquee Halloween, with $1,000 in cash and prizes for best costumes. For VIP table reservations, email marqueesaturdays@haloclt.com.

9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Halo, 820 Hamilton St., Ste. A-2. 704-246-1752. www.haloclt.com.

Sun., Nov. 1

• Creep-a-thon at Scorpio

Halloween show & costume contest with Brooklyn Dior and Dorae Saunders. DJ Ghost.

Showtime 11:30 p.m. Scorpio, 2301 Freedom Drive. 704-373-9124. www.scorpios.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. Nov. 1, 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville. 704-664-1450. www.carriganfarms.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.

ARTS

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.

THE CHARLOTTE COMEDY THEATER Charlotte Comedy Theater. High energy, interactive improv comedy shows, private events, classes and team building workshops. Features Chicago comedy veterans and top local talent every weekend for eight years running. Shows: CCT Improv Games on Friday, 8 p.m.; Various Comedy on Friday, 10 p.m.; CCT’s Culture Shock on Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sketch Comedy on Saturday, 10 p.m.; Open Mic featuring stand-up and off-the-wall comedy on Saturday, 11:30 p.m. All shows $10 (Jam $5). Rated R. For show details, visit www.charlottecomedy.com or call 803-458-6824. Saturdays; Fridays. $10. The Nook (formerly The Graduate), 1308 The Plaza.

THE NOOK Robot Johnson. Sketch comedy at the Charlotte Comedy Theatre in The Graduate. For more information, visit www.robotjohnson.com. 21 and up. Saturdays, 10 p.m. $10.1308 The Plaza

WINE UP Open Mic at Wine-Up. Comedy open mic, where you can present fives minutes of material. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m. 18 and up. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. $7. NoDa, 3306 N. Davidson St. 704-372-2633. www.wine-up.com.

MCCOLL FAMILY THEATRE AT IMAGINON Dorothea Benton Frank. Park Road Books and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library host this event, where Frank will sign copies of Return to Sullivan’s Island. For tickets or to find out more information, call 704-973-2828. Wed., July 8, 7 p.m. $25, includes copy of book. 300 East 7th St.

PARK ROAD BOOKS Gin Phillips. Signing The Well and the Mine. Mon., July 13, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Road. 704-525-9239.

THE LIGHT FACTORY The Light Factory Second Juries Annuale. Showcasing a variety of artists’ works from across the country. July 11-Sept. 6. The Light Factory’s Knight Gallery; The Light Factory 37th Annual Members Show. Featuring works of all mediums by members of The Light Factory. July 11-Sept. 13. The Light Factory’s Middleton McMillan Gallery. 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org.

MINT MUSEUM OF ART Passionate Journey: The Grice Collection of Native American Art Exhibition. Features contemporary Native American pottery, modern Maya weavings and Mexican performance masks. July 18-Nov. 17. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

LARK & KEY GALLERY True Lineage Fine Art Quilts by Jen Swearington with featured potter Jennifer Mecca. July 1-26. 453 East 36th St., Ste. B. 704-379-1826.

CENTER OF THE EARTH GALLERY City/Country: Sharon Dowell, Dana Johns, Maxx Morgan and Christopher Stephens. An exhibition of diametric opposites, sweeping landsacpes and urban scenes to take viewers on an engaging excursion. Continues through Aug. 22. 3204 N. Davidson St. 704-375-5756. www.centeroftheearth.com.

FILM
MATTHEWS SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES July 11: Tale of Despereaux. Vendors will be on site selling food and drinks. Pre-Movie activities begin at 7 p.m. and movies begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. or dusk. For more information, call 704-321-7275 or visit www.matthewsfun.com. Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews.

MADE INTO A MOVIE July 9: Do you love Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, the Alex Rider series or Inkheart? Even if you haven’t read these books, you can watch the movies. Popcorn and refreshments provided. Free. 6 p.m. Morrison Regional Library, 7015 Morrison Blvd. 704-416-5400. www.plcmc.lib.nc.us.

HARRY POTTER PARTY July 14: Get ready for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie with Harry Potter trivia and a film screening of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Free. 5:30 p.m. Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews. 704-416-5000, ext. 4. www.plcmc.lib.nc.us.

MOVIES IN THE PARK July 10: Kung Fu Panda. Movies begin each evening at sunset with free popcorn and door prizes. Bring your own blanket of chairs. Freedom Park Amphitheater, 1900 East Blvd. 704-432-4280. www.watershedcharlotte.com.

THE MASTER OF SUSPENSE: ALFRED HITCHCOCK CLASSICS July 11: The Lodger. Free. 2 p.m. ImaginOn’s Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973- 2780. www.imaginon.org.

MOVIES IN THE PARK AT KANNAPOLIS July 10: Jumanji. Free. 8:45 p.m. Village Park, located along A and C Streets and North Loop Road in Kannapolis. 704-920-4343. www.cityofkannapolis.com.

MUSIC

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE July 12: Toby Keith with Trace Adkins. 707 Pavilion Blvd. 704-549-5555. www.livenation.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE July 8: Thriving Ivory; July 9: Moe.; July 11: Beres Hammond; July 12: Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers. 511 E. 36th St., Charlotte. 704-358-9298. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com.

TREMONT MUSIC HALL July 8: Written in Red, Messenger of Hope and Upon My Faithful Sword; July 10: Shock Pop Dance Party with The Kandi-Land Massacre and DJ’s Deville and Lil’ Azzy; July 11: Black Ritual with Merzah, A Road Eternal and more; July 14: My Epic, Dear Future, The Rocketboys and more. 400 W. Tremont Ave. 704-343-9494. www.tremontmusichall.com.

ALIVE AFTER FIVE July 9: Who’s Bad (a Michael Jackson Tribute band). Pavilion at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., Ste 230-B. www.aliveafterfiveatepicentre.com.

AMOS’ SOUTHEND July 8: Kip Winger; July 9: Last November with S.O. Stereo; July 10: KRS One; July 11: The Ultimate Sin: A Tribute to Ozzy with Allister Fiend: A Tribute to Motley Crue; July 12: Gorrilla Productions Battle of the Bands. 1423 S. Tryon St. 704-377-6874. www.amossouthend.com.

CHARLOTTE CHAPTER AMERICAN GUILD ORGANISTS SUMMER RECITAL SERIES July 12: RSCM Evensong with director Malcom Archer and organist Patrick Pope at Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Ave. www.charlotteago.org.

CORNELIUS CONCERT SERIES July 12: St. James Male Chorus: Gospel Mens Chorus from Charlotte. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. 704-892-8566. www.mtzionumc.net.

THE EVENING MUSE July 8: Dylan Gilbert, Arielle Bryant and Jim Seem; July 9: Charlotte on the Cheap night with Austin Hill and The Lesser Pauls, Mike Strauss Band and Fernandina; July 10: Emily Lynch with Trey Rosenkampff and Menage with The Zealots; July 11: Greg Laswell with Elizabeth and the Catapults and Rosi Golan and Death on Two Wheels with The Hardy Boys; July 12: Good Money, Justifie Homicide, iROC and more; July 13: Find Your Muse Open Mic; July 15: Curtis Peoples and Keaton Simons with Arden Kaywin, Sam Quinn and Japan Ten with Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737. www.eveningmuse.com.

VISULITE THEATRE July 9: Carbon Leaf; July 10: Buckwheat Zydeco. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200. www.visulite.com.

SUBARU RIVER JAM Enjoy live music on Thursday nights at the US National Whitewater Center. July 9: Heywire. Free. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE July 14: The Offspring. 820 Hamilton St. 704-549-5555. www.livenation.com/venue/music-factory-amphitheatre-tickets.

DOUBLE DOOR INN July 7: Ballyhoo; July 9: Bill Hanna Jazz Jam; July 10: Powerhouse; July 11: The Thermatones; July 13: Service Industry Night, featuring The Monday Night All-Stars. 218 East Independence Blvd. 704- 376-1446. www.doubledoorinn.com.

SNUG HARBOR July 8: Venice Is Sinking, Little Buddha, Red All Over; July 10: The Lights Fluorescent, Hammer No More the Fingers, Lonnie Walker; July 11: Bill Noonan and His Fallen Gentlemen (CD release), David Childers and the Modern Don Juans; July 12: The Flying Eyes with Matthew Paul Butler and Robby Owen Elah; July 15: The Lighthouse and the Whaler with Big Time. 1228 Gordon St. 704-333-9799. www.sungrock.com.

THE MILESTONE July 8: Lex Vega, Monarchist, Zeus and Clavius; July 9: PPR, The Hellblinki Sextet and more; July 10: The Not Likelys with Biggy Stardust and his Wretched Hive and more; July 11: The Smokers, Sioux City Pete and the Beggars, The Crystelles; July 12: Hellzapoppin’: A Sideshow Revue with Chamelon July 15: Dave and Adam’s Bloodline, Gasoline Heart, Magnolia . 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd. www.themilestoneclub.com

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WILD ABOUT SUMMER-WILD-LIFE July 11: Come see birds of prey from The Carolina Raptor Center and ground animals like snakes, turtles, and a Virginia Opossum courtesy of the Schiele Museum. Experts will be on hand to answer questions. $10. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC. 704-829-1252. www.DSBG.com.

WORLD KAYAK HOMETOWN THROWDOWN July 11: A freestyle kayaking event series for spectators and Charlotte’s paddling community based on the legendary Maryland Chute Outs. $5 to watch, $25 to participate. 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

GARDEN NIGHTS July 9: Visit Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden every Thursday evening for this year’s Garden Nights program, which sports the theme “Tropical Oasis.” Stroll the garden and enjoy guided garden walks, live entertainment, food with a tropical flair, beer and wine. $5-$10. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 6500 South New Hope Rd. 704-825-4490. www.dsbg.org.

14TH ANNUAL BIKE FEST AND DANCE Motorcycle, music and entertainment family-friendly festival includes motorcycle racing, stunts, showcases, food, vending, live bands playing reggae, r&b, jazz and soul music and more. For more information, call 704-599-1507 or visit www.leesperformance.com. Sat., July 11, 11 a.m. Mooresville Dragway, 8415 W. NC 152 Hwy., Mooresville. 704-663-4685.

4TH ANNUAL CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Visit www.folksociety.org for more information. Sun., July 12, 1-4 p.m. $5 for two adult admissions. Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 N. Tryon St. 704-335-0325.

BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL Celebrate France’s national holiday at the Bastille Day Festival, which includes music, entertainment, food and more. Sat., July 11, 3 p.m. Extravaganza Depot, 1610 N. Tryon St. 704-331-5331.

BLUES OUT BACK Will host a performance by bluesman John Dee Holeman. Held on the lawn behind the museum. The museum encourages folks to bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic. Second Friday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 1. Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-852-6025.

CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT WEEK This popular dining event will expand to 10 days this time, encompassing 2 full weekends. There are 71 participating resaurants for this summer’s run. Visit the website at www.charlotterestaurantweek.com for more information. July 10-19. $30 per person prix fixe 3-course meals.

DUVEL GREEN RELEASE PARTY The event will celebrate the debut of Duvel Green on draft at Flying Saucer. The party will feature special promotions and giveaways, as well as guest speaker David Gonzalez, Southeast regional manager for Duvel/Moortgat USA. Fri., July 10, 5 p.m. Admission is free. Flying Saucer, 9605 N. Tryon St. 704-568-7253. www.beerknurd.com.

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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.

ARTS

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.

FILM

SUMMER MOVIES AT MOUNTAIN ISLAND June 4: The Tale of Despereaux; June 11: Kung Fu Panda. All ages are welcome for movie screening and popcorn. 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way. 704-416-5600. www.plcmc.lib.nc.us.

MATTHEWS SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES June 6: Journey to the Center of the Earth. June 20: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Vendors will be on site selling food and drinks. Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. and movies begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. or dusk. For more information, call 704-321-7275 or visit www.matthewsfun.com. Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews.

THE MASTER Of SUSPENSE: ALFRED HITCHCOCK CLASSICS June 6: North By Northwest. Free. 2 p.m. ImaginOn’s Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2780. www.imaginon.org.

2009 CORNELIUS OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES June 10: Star Wars: The Clone Wars at Kenton Place. Free. Kenton Place, 17115 Kenton Dr., Cornelius. Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius. Weather permitting, all movies will begin at dusk (8:30 p.m.). Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call 704-765-1450 or visit www.corneliuspr.org/2006outdoorcinemaseries.html.

MOVIES IN THE PARK June 12: August Rush. Movies begin each evening at sunset with free popcorn and door prizes. Bring your own blanket or chairs. Freedom Park Amphitheater, 1900 East Blvd. 704-432-4280. www.watershedcharlotte.com.

MOVIES IN THE PARK AT KANNAPOLIS June 12: Open Season 2. Free. 8:45 p.m. Village Park, located along A and C Streets and North Loop Road in Kannapolis. 704-920-4343. www.cityofkannapolis.com.

FAMILY FILM FEST June 16: The Tale of Despereaux Free. 6 p.m. Scaleybark Library, 101 Scaleybark Rd. 704-416-6400. www.plcmc.lib.nc.us.

MUSIC

DOUBLE DOOR INN June 3: Habitual Ritual Comedy and music show, featuring Big Organ Trio; June 4: Bill Hanna Jazz Jam; June 5: Tab Benoit; June 6: Tom Principato; June 7: BlueSunday with The Ned Lucas Band; June 8: Service Industry Night, featuring The Monday Night All-Stars; June 10: Cas Haley and Woodbelly; June 11: Ryan Montbleau Band with Mac & Juice; June 12: Free Music Night with Holy Ghost Tent Revival and The Money Notes and Emily Moore; June 13: Chris Duarte Group; June 15: Service Industry Night, featuring The Monday Night All-Stars; June 16: Stay with Teamwork; June 17: Jeff Bujak. 1218 Charlottetowne Ave. 704-376-1446. www.doubledoorinn.com.

OVENS AUDITORIUM June 2: Celtic Woman: Isle of Hope. 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-3600. www.ovensauditorium.com.

SNUG HARBOR June 3: Lollipop Factory; June 5: Bullship, Vinyl Are My Pants; June 6: Snagglepuss, The Hellblinki Sextet; June 10: The Virgo 9, Lord of the Yum Yum; June 12: A.A. Bondy, Holly Miranda, Perry Fowler; June 13: Mego, Drat; June 14: Matthew Paul Butler, Saint Solitude, King Tut; June 17: The Crowntown Showdown. 1228 Gordon St. 704-333-9799. www.sungrock.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE June 4: The English Beat; June 5: Acoustic Syndicate; June 6: Gaelic Storm; June 7: ARC Angels; June 10: Ted Leo and The Pharmacists; June 11: Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabate; June 17: Band of Horses with Abouretum. 511 E. 36th St., Charlotte. 704-358-9298. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com.

TREMONT MUSIC HALL June 4: Esham with Project Born, The Dayton Family, Natas, DJ Butter; June 5: Killwhitneydead, The Demonstration & Wretched; June 6: Junior Astronomers, The Have and the Have Nots, Moenda, and Siren; June 7: ABK, Axe Murder Boyz, AJAX, Strict 9, Head Hurtz Monstars, F.Dux; June 11: Harvard, The Lo and Beholds, O’Brother; June 12: Dixie Deathwish, My Undoing, Chivalry, Downside Dead; June 13: School of Rock! Showcase; June 14: Leftover Crack, The Casualties, Trash Talk. 400 W. Tremont Ave. 704-343-9494. www.tremontmusichall.com.

ALIVE AFTER FIVE June 4: Breakfast Club; June 11: Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Pavilion at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., Ste 230-B. www.aliveafterfiveatepicentre.com.

VISULITE THEATRE June 4: Same As It Ever Was (a Talking Heads tribute band) with Balsa Gliders; June 6: Dark Side of the Dead; June 8: Jessica Lea Mayfield with Among the Oak & Ash; June 9: Cowboy Mouth; June 13: BMHOB. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200. www.visulite.com.

SUBARU RIVER JAM Enjoy live music on Thursday nights at the US National Whitewater Center. June 4: Thom Crumpton Trio; June 11: Dub Axxess. Free. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

CAROWINDS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2009 June 5-6. 14523 Carowinds Blvd. 704-588-2600. https://music.carowinds.com.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE June 5: Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne; June 6: No Doubt, Paramore and The Sounds. 707 Pavilion Blvd. 704-549-5555. www.livenation.com.

THE MILESTONE June 5: Graveyard Boulevard CD release party and Summer of Meat Cookout with The Independents, Legbone, Zoe Vette & The Revolvers; June 6: Zoroaster, Hex Machine, Mammoth Grinder, Legion; June 7: Biclops, Knife The Glitter; June 12: Grids 7 Inch release party with Yardwork, Moenda, Tenspeed, DJ George Brazil; June 13: Studio Gangsters, Southside Punx and The Lesser Pauls; June 14: Girl in a Coma, Miss Derringer, The Smokers and DJ George Brazil. 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd. www.themilestoneclub.com.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN KANNAPOLIS June 6: Charlotte Symphony. Village Park, located along A and C streets and North Loop Road in Kannapolis. 704-920-4343. www.cityofkannapolis.com.

AMOS’ SOUTHEND June 4: The Stellas Welcome Back From Asia show; June 5: Rusted Root; June 6: Blanco Diablo; June 10: The Summer Slaughter Tour; June 11: TV on the Radio; June 12: From a Seed, Sam Heda; June 13: Them Bones (a tribute to Alice in Chains). 1423 S. Tryon St. 704-377-6874. www.amossouthend.com.

ALIVE June 6: Dejavu starring Kid Capri and Technician the DJ. 2909 N. Davidson St. 704-930-2200. www.matthewscomedyzone.com.

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY’S SUMMER POPS 2009 June 7: The Charlotte Symphony Goes Country; June 14: Magical Night Music. Symphony Park at Southpark Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. www.charlottesymphony.org.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA June 9: Earth, Wind & Fire with Chicago; June 18: Keith Urban with Sugarland. 333 E. Trade St. 704-688-9000. www.timewarnercablearena.com.

MATTHEWS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES June 13: Charlotte Symphony. Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews. 704-321-7275. www.matthewsfun.com.

SONFEST June 13: Featuring tobyMac, Third Day, Hawk Nelson, Brandon Heath, Fire Flight, Remedy Drive and speaker Matt Pitt. Carowinds’ Palladium Amphitheatre, 14523 Carowinds Blvd. 704-588-2600. www.carowinds.com.

THE UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE June 13: The Fray with Jack’s Mannequin and Richard Swift. 820 Hamilton St. 704-549-5555. www.livenation.com/venue/music-factory-amphitheatre-tickets.

CHARLOTTE CHAPTER AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS SUMMER RECITAL SERIES June 14: Florence Jowers at First Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St. www.charlotteago.org.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN June 14: Abbey Road Live. Picnic theme is Groovy, yeah baby; June 28: Band of Oz. Picnic theme is Beach blanket bingo. Downtown Davidson. www.downtowndavidson.org.

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LOWE’S FOODS TASTE OF CHARLOTTE June 5-7: Enjoy an array of culinary delights as you choose from over 100 samples from Charlotte’s finest restaurants. Live entertainment. Free admission. June 5-6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Rain or shine. www.tasteofcharlotte.com.

COOKING WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF BRIGGS June 6: Cooking demonstrations from “farm to table.” Learn the simple steps on how to prepare these delicious recipes in your kitchen by Executive Chef Gene Briggs. $39.95. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Blue Restaurant & Bar, 214 N. Tryon St. 704-927-2583. www.bluecharlotte.com.

INTERNATIONAL PASO FINO HORSE & STARTOWN STABLES-BONE MARROW FOUNDATION CHARITY HORSE SHOW June 6: Show classes all day. Kids’ corral will include pony rides, face painting and more! Free. Starts at 10 a.m. Latta Plantation Park, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. 828-465-3322. www.startownstables.com.

VOLLEYBALL BASH June 6-7: Sixth annual tournament. Cash prices. Pre-register. 9 a.m. Memorial Stadium, 310 N. Kings Drive. 704-336-7644. www.charlottevb.com.

LOWE’S MOTOR SPEEDWAY SUMMER SHOOTOUT SERIES June 9-Aug. 11: The 16th annual Summer Shootout Series each Tuesday night includes Legends Car, Bandolero and Thunder Car racing as well as special attractions like school bus race nights and a huge Fireworks Extravaganza Night! $7. 7:30 p.m. Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.

2009 POINTS BONANZA-DISC GOLF COMPETITION June 11-14: Presented by the Charlotte Disc Golf Club. Reedy Creek, 2900 Rocky River Road. 704-907-8334. www.charlottedgc.com.

FRENCH ROSE WINE TASTING June 13: Discover the distinctions of fine wine and complementary appetizers. Reservations are recommended. $15. 6 p.m. Gallery Restaurant & Bar, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. 704-248-4100. www.gallery-restaurant.com.

WORLD KAYAK HOMETOWN THROWDOWN June 13: A freestyle kayaking event series for spectators and Charlotte’s paddling community based on the legendary Maryland Chute Outs. $5 to watch, $25 to participate. 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

LAKE WYLIE SPLASH DASH RACES June 13: 5K &10K races. $20. 8 a.m. Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, S.C. 803-831-2827. www.lakewyliesc.com.

ARTS & CRAFTS @ UNIVERSITY PLACE June 13-14: Outdoor arts and crafts from over 50 vendors with a play area for kids. Free. Sat., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keynes Dr. www.pursestoo.com.

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