Pueblos
2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce
When: January 5, February 1, March 29, June 25 (2pm)
Where: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105)

Talleres de expresión artística para niños / Expressive arts children program

Conecta con la infancia de Latinoamérica a través del arte, la música y el teatro. Tus hijos vivirán una experiencia única donde podrán explorar su creatividad, conocer las tradiciones artísticas de nuestra cultura latina y pasar un momento inolvidable. ¡Les va a encantar! Los esperamos con los brazos abiertos para celebrar el arte, las raíces y la imaginación.

Dance Without Limits
2025-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 and 10 more dates | Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Rd., Matthews, 28105, United States
Presented by Order My Steps
When: Fridays from February 7 through Friday, June 13 (10 am)
Where: Crews Recreation Center (1201 Crews Road, Matthews, NC)
Dance Without Limits is a senior dance class designed for all mobility levels. Improve your strength, flexibility, and coordination while exploring new genres of movement. Our goal is to promote health, community, and creativity through the art of dance. No matter where you are on your movement journey there is a place for you.
Register at https://forms.gle/4th4FgTn6us97XY66 or by calling 704-221-4787.

Jack and the Beanstalk
2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Presented by Opera Carolina
When: Saturday, March 8 (11am)
Where: Matthews Library (230 Matthews Station St. Matthews, NC 28105)

Jack, a poor country boy, trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans, which grow into an enormous beanstalk reaching up into the clouds. Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds himself in the castle of an unfriendly giant.

Lead with Love
2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, 28227, United States
Presented by One Voice Charlotte
When: Saturday, March 8 (11am)
Where: Mint Hill Library (6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227)

One Voice Chorus proudly presents Lead With Love, a heartfelt celebration of LGBTQIA+ stories through music and personal recitations. The program features an inspiring mix of music, including choral classics and contemporary anthems. The program showcases a diverse range of composers, including LGBTQIA+ creators and voices from historically excluded communities. Lead With Love celebrates the beauty of love, identity, and community through music that moves audiences to think, feel, and connect. Join us for these special concerts, where stories of resilience and inclusion take center stage.
Runtime: 60 minutes
Rating: G (all ages welcomed, though we recommend 8+ as we know that littles can sometimes get the wiggles!)
Registration: Admission is free no assigned seating. However, an RSVP is required at the link below as seating is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.

Jack and the Beanstalk
2025-03-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, 28227, United States
Presented by Opera Carolina
When: Saturday, March 15 (9:30am)
Where: Mint Hill Library (6840 Matthews – Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227)

Jack, a poor country boy, trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans, which grow into an enormous beanstalk reaching up into the clouds. Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds himself in the castle of an unfriendly giant.

Paint With Me
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, 28227, United States
Presented by Janeva Tyree
When: April 9 (5:00-7:00 pm)
Where: Mint Hill Library (6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227)

Community Art Class – Paint, relax, create, have fun, let loose, learn, and express yourself!

Chinese Recitation Contest
2025-04-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Fullwood Theater, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Presented by Chinese American Association of Charlotte
When: April 27 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Where: Fullwood Theater (100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105)
Finalists will perform live. Participants may choose to perform a new piece or use their preliminary submission. Judges will score live performances and award prizes. All Charlotte residents are welcome to come to the game.

A Busy Bee
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Presented by Opera Carolina
When: Saturday, May 3 (11am)
Where: Matthews Library (230 Matthews Station St. Matthews, NC 28105)

Together we will meet Bella the honeybee who is searching for her place in her bee community. Is she a nurse bee, a cleaning bee, or perhaps a drone bee protecting the hive? Bella struggles with each job and feels discouraged. Then she meets Queen Camille who shares that everyone has a special purpose and a job only they can do. Encouraged, Bella works with her friends and discovers that she loves being a flower bee!

A Busy Bee
2025-05-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, 28227, United States
Presented by Opera Carolina
When: Saturday, May 10 (9:30am)
Where: Mint Hill Library (6840 Matthews – Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227)

Together we will meet Bella the honeybee who is searching for her place in her bee community. Is she a nurse bee, a cleaning bee, or perhaps a drone bee protecting the hive? Bella struggles with each job and feels discouraged. Then she meets Queen Camille who shares that everyone has a special purpose and a job only they can do. Encouraged, Bella works with her friends and discovers that she loves being a flower bee!

Crafts For The People - Belt & Key Chain Workshop
2025-05-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Presented by Crafts for the People
When: Sunday, May 11 (12-5pm)
Where: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105)

Join us to create custom leather belts and key chains, essential items that offer a personal touch to everyday use. Register here.

Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse
2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Presented by Opera Carolina
When: Tuesday, May 20 (1pm)
Where: Matthews Library (230 Matthews Station St. Matthews, NC 28105)

She craves glamour and spotlights and praise—and she’s getting her chance to take center stage. But it’s all going wrong; she’s missing her entrance and flubbing her song. Fernando can save her—but only if Delores behaves.
