Arts & Science Council

Piano Classes
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Northern Regional Rec Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States
Presented by B Music Youth
When: Tuesdays from February – June 2025
Where: Cornelius Location (Northern Regional Center) Tuesdays (5:30pm & 6:30pm)

Dance Without Limits
2025-06-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Southview Recreation Center, 1720 Vilma St., Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Presented by Order My Steps
When: Wednesdays from February 5 through Wednesday, June 11 (10:30 am)
Where: Southview Recreation Center (1720 Vilma St, Charlotte, 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.

Embodying Legacy
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, 4820 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Presented by Moving Spirits
When: Wednesdays from February 5 through Wednesday, June 25 (6pm)
Where: Tuckaseegee Recreation Center (4820 Tuskaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208)

Presented by Moving Spirits Inc., Embodying Legacy is an artistic and educational program celebrating the rich traditions of dance, music, and cultural heritage within the African diaspora. Held on Wednesday evenings (February -June) from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, this program invites participants of all abilities, address 8+ to engage in an immersive dance cultural experience.
Each session focuses on a different aspect of African diaspora traditions, blending historical and cultural insights with movement and music practices. Participants will explore dance forms such as vintage jazz, Samba, Orisha dances, and Afro-Brazilian traditions while learning their historical significance and modern evolution. Guided by experienced artists and facilitators, the program fosters a sense of community, cultural pride, and personal connection through the arts.
Sessions include a welcome, community check-in, short warm-up, movement practice, choreography, and reflective discussions. Embodying Legacy is designed to honor and preserve the stories of resilience, identity, and heritage that have shaped these artistic expressions.
This inclusive program is an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the enduring legacies of African and African-descendant communities. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or new to movement, Embodying Legacy offers a space to explore and honor cultural heritage through the universal language of dance and music.
Join us for this meaningful journey every Wednesday evening at the Tuckaseegee Recreation Center!
Email: movingspiritsinc.wellness@gmail.com

Senior Dance
2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Sugaw Creek Recreation Center, 943 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, 28213, United States
Presented by Charlotte Ballet
When: Thursdays from February 6 – June 12 (11am)
Where: Sugaw Creek Recreation Center (943 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213)

Open to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Deborah Maine, Community Engagement Supervisor, at dmaine@charlotteballet.org or 704.414.2792

Senior Ballet
2025-06-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Northern Regional Rec Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States
Presented by Charlotte Ballet
When: Thursdays from February 6 – June 12, 2025 (3pm)
Where: Northern Regional Recreation Center (18121 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031)

Open to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Deborah Maine, Community Engagement Supervisor, at dmaine@charlotteballet.org or 704.414.2792

Piano Classes
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Pk Dr., Charlotte, 28213, United States
Presented by B Music Youth
When: Thursdays from February – June 2025 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Where: Eastway Regional Center (3150 Eastway Pk Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213)

Dance Without Limits
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Musical Storytime 2.0 Session
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Hickory Grove Library, 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
Presented by Opera Carolina
When: Saturday, June 7 (11am)
Where: Hickory Grove Library (5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215)

Musical Storytime 2.0 explores the sonic composition associated with storytelling and promotes collaborative critical thinking and synthesis of phonics and foundations of literacy through sound creation guided by a Performance Artist Educator.

Guateke Sessions
2025-06-07 14:00 - 15:00 | South Blvd. Library, 4429 South Blvd., Charlotte, 28209, United States
Presented by La Casa de la Cultura
When: March 15, April 19, May 31, June 7, June 14 (2pm)
Where: South Boulevard Library (4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209)
Concert Series Dance Workshops

Crafts For The People - Clutch Bag Workshop
2025-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Presented by Crafts for the People
When: Sunday, June 8 (12-5pm)
Where: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105)

Design and assemble your own leather clutch, an ideal project for fashion enthusiasts looking to add a handmade piece to their collection. Register here.

Capoeira Community Class
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Pk Dr., Charlotte, 28213, United States
Presented by Queen City Ginga
When: Sundays (2pm) from February 2 through June 22
Where: Eastway Regional Recreation Center (3150 Eastway Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28213)
Email info@tacfoundation.org to register.

Dance for all Abilities
2025-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
Presented by Charlotte Ballet
When: Mondays from February 3 – June 9, 2025 (1pm)
Where: Marion Diehl Recreation Center (2219 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210)

Open to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Deborah Maine, Community Engagement Supervisor, at dmaine@charlotteballet.org or 704.414.2792

Senior Dance
2025-06-09 14:15 - 15:15 | Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
Presented by Charlotte Ballet
When: Mondays from February 3 – June 9, 2025 (2:15pm)
Where: Tyvola Senior Center (2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210)

Open to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Deborah Maine, Community Engagement Supervisor, at dmaine@charlotteballet.org or 704.414.2792

Indie on Wheels: Movies on the Move
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Pineville Library, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC, 28134, United States
Presented by Charlotte Film Society
When: Monday, June 9 (6pm)
Where: Pineville Library (505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134)

Join IPH at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Pineville (505 Main St #100) on Monday, June 9, for a free community screening of “Dysfunctional Societies: How Equality Makes Societies Stronger” (2015).

Dance Without Limits
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville, 28078, United States
Presented by Order My Steps
When: Tuesdays from February 4 through Friday, June 10 (10am)
Where: David B. Waymer Recreation Center (14008 Holbrooks Rd. Huntersville, 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.

Cardio Drumming Classes
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Belle Johnston Community Center, 1000 Johnston Dr., Pineville, NC, 28134, United States
Presented by Ignite Dance Productions
When: Tuesdays at 10am starting February 4 through June 24 (no class on April 15)
Where: Belle Johnston Community Center (1000 Johnston Dr, Pineville, NC 28134)

**The class on May 27th will take place at Elon Recreation Center**

Join us for an exhilarating class designed to unleash your inner rhythm and boost your fitness! Get ready to sweat and groove as you drum to energetic beats, sculpting your body and invigorating your spirit. No drumming experience required – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to rock your workout! This class is perfect for adults and seniors of all ages and mobility levels. Join us for one class, a few classes, or the entire series! Register here: IgniteDanceProductions.com

Clay Workshops
2025-06-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Hickory Grove Library, 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
Presented by Clayworks
When: February 4 – June 14 (various times)
Where: Hickory Grove Library (5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215)

Senior Dance
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Sugaw Creek Recreation Center, 943 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, 28213, United States
Presented by Charlotte Ballet
When: Tuesdays from February 4 – June 10 (11am)
Where: Sugaw Creek Recreation Center (943 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213)

Open to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Deborah Maine, Community Engagement Supervisor, at dmaine@charlotteballet.org or 704.414.2792

Jazz Fitness
2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Northern Regional Rec Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States
Presented by Charlotte Ballet
When: Tuesdays from February 4 – June 10 (1pm)
Where: Northern Regional Recreation Center (18121 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031)

Open to all ages and skill levels. Classes take place weekly, excluding holidays. For more information please contact Deborah Maine, Community Engagement Supervisor, at dmaine@charlotteballet.org or 704.414.2792

Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse
2025-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, 28227, United States
Presented by Opera Carolina
When: Saturday, June 14 (9:30am)
Where: Mint Hill Library (6840 Matthews – Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227)

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.

Name That Tune
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | West Blvd. Library, 2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Presented by Phoenix Down RPG
When: March 15 and June 14 (10am)
Where: West Boulevard Library (2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208)

Name That Tune: Video Games is a trivia music performance presented by Phoenix Down RPG. We perform music sourced from classic retro video games all the way through to modern indie darlings. Every performance is paired with an interactive trivia component that the audience can participate in using their phone. Come enjoy music performed live by classically trained musicians in an event fun for the whole family.
For any questions, please email phoenixdownrpg@gmail.com

Jazz Soul & R&B Live: Community Celebration with DJ Tab
2025-06-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Berewick Recreation Center, 5910 Dixie River Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28278
Presented by Dapper Street Productions
When: June 14 (12pm-4pm)
Where: Berewick Recreation Center (5910 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278)

Get ready for a day of music, fun, and togetherness at the Community Celebration with DJ Tab! Hosted on the west side of Charlotte, this family-friendly event brings the community together for an unforgettable afternoon filled with great vibes, delicious food, and interactive games.This event is all about celebrating community, culture, and connection—so bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to dance, play, and enjoy a beautiful day with great people.
