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SUMMARY:Guateke Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by La Casa de la Cultura\nWhen: February 14\, March 7\, April 18\, May 9 (2 pm)\nWhere: South Blvd. Library (4429 South Boulevard\, Charlotte\, NC 28209) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuateke Sessions is a music series created by La Casa de la Cultura to celebrate the rhythms\, voices\, and ancestral memory of our Afro-Indigenous diasporas. Each session brings together local and emerging artists in a vibrant space of drum\, song\, and community\, where tradition meets contemporary creativity. expect live concerts and dance workshops.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/guateke-sessions-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:South Blvd. Library\, 4429 South Blvd.\, Charlotte\, 28209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Music,New,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T140000
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SUMMARY:Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life - Workshop/Performance (Bilingual)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ana Lucia Divins\nWhen: March 7 (2-4pm)\nWhere: Matthews Public Library (230 Matthews Station St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105) \nJoin this bilingual (English/Spanish)\, intergenerational music and memory experience that brings\nfamilies and community members together through the songs that shape our lives. You are invited to this interactive workshop/performance\, where participants of all ages are guided to create a personal digital playlist—their own “life soundtrack”—using meaningful songs connected to memories of childhood\, family\, migration\, love\, celebration\, and healing. Gentle prompts invite reflection\, journaling\, and simple creative expression. \nThe event also features an intimate acoustic performance by Ana Lucía Divins (vocals) and Carlos Crespo (guitar)\, sharing songs from their own journeys to inspire connection and conversation. Designed for children\, parents\, and grandparents to experience together\, this program creates space for storytelling\, cultural sharing\, and heartfelt connection across generations. \nMore information: www.adivins.com\nIG: @DivinsMusic\nFB: Divins Music\nEmail: DivinsMusica@gmail.com \n\nRegister here.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/creating-the-soundtrack-of-your-life-workshop-performance-bilingual/
LOCATION:Matthews Library\, 230 Matthews Station St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,Español,Family-Friendly,Music,New,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260126T221650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T221650Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Art Lab
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Arts Plus\nWhen: Feb. 12\, 19\, 26 / March 5\, 12\, 19 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)\nWhere: Hickory Grove Library (5935 Hickory Grove Rd.\, Charlotte NC) \n\nWorkshops for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to read multicultural stories and connect to book themes through movement\, music\, and visual art. REGISTER HERE. \nTalleres para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus cuidadores para leer cuentos multiculturales y conectar con los temas de los libros a través del movimiento\, la música y el arte visual. REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ. \nWant more info? Contact Caroline Tippette\, Director of Visual Art Programs: ctippette@artsplus.org; 704.367.2799
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/childrens-art-lab/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Hickory Grove Library\, 5935 Hickory Grove Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 3: East Charlotte,Children,Culture Blocks,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,New,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
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SUMMARY:Children's Art Lab
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Arts Plus\nWhen: Feb. 12\, 19\, 26 / March 5\, 12\, 19 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)\nWhere: Hickory Grove Library (5935 Hickory Grove Rd.\, Charlotte NC) \n\nWorkshops for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to read multicultural stories and connect to book themes through movement\, music\, and visual art. REGISTER HERE. \nTalleres para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus cuidadores para leer cuentos multiculturales y conectar con los temas de los libros a través del movimiento\, la música y el arte visual. REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ. \nWant more info? Contact Caroline Tippette\, Director of Visual Art Programs: ctippette@artsplus.org; 704.367.2799
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/childrens-art-lab/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Hickory Grove Library\, 5935 Hickory Grove Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 3: East Charlotte,Children,Culture Blocks,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,New,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260223T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163950Z
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SUMMARY:PUEBLOS: Cuentos\, música y teatro para niños | Children storytime\, music and theater
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce\nWhen: February 28\, March 28\, May 30 and June 20 (11am)\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n 
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pueblos-cuentos-musica-y-teatro-para-ninos-children-storytime-music-and-theater/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,Music,New,Photography,Puppetry,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:Día de los Niños Concert
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce\nWhen: April 18 (1pm)\nWhere: Methodist  Home Rec Center (3200 Shamrock Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28215) \n\n 
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/dia-de-los-ninos-concert/
LOCATION:Methodist Home Recreation Center\, 3200 Shamrock Dr.\, Charlotte\, 28205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Family-Friendly,Music,New,Performance,Puppetry,Theater
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SUMMARY:Guateke Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by La Casa de la Cultura\nWhen: February 14\, March 7\, April 18\, May 9 (2 pm)\nWhere: South Blvd. Library (4429 South Boulevard\, Charlotte\, NC 28209) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuateke Sessions is a music series created by La Casa de la Cultura to celebrate the rhythms\, voices\, and ancestral memory of our Afro-Indigenous diasporas. Each session brings together local and emerging artists in a vibrant space of drum\, song\, and community\, where tradition meets contemporary creativity. expect live concerts and dance workshops.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/guateke-sessions-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:South Blvd. Library\, 4429 South Blvd.\, Charlotte\, 28209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Music,New,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260217T214521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170540Z
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SUMMARY:Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life - Community Concert & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ana Lucia Divins\nWhen: May 8 (7-9pm)\nWhere: The Collective Cafe (1031 Matthews Mint Hill Rd\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105) \nJoin this joyful community celebration\, highlighting the culmination of the program Creating the\nSoundtrack of Your Life. During the event the community is invited to gather\, share their playlists\, and reflect on their experience. The event will feature a live performance by Latin band Café Amaretto\, creating a vibrant\,\ncommunal space to honor the power of music in our lives. \nMore information: www.adivins.com & www.cafeamaretto.com\nIG: @DivinsMusic & @CafeAmarettoMusic\nFB: Divins Music & Cafe Amaretto\nEmail: DivinsMusica@gmail.com
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/creating-the-soundtrack-of-your-life-community-concert-celebration/
LOCATION:The Collective Cafe\, 1031 Matthews Mint Hill Rd\, Matthews\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,Español,Family-Friendly,Music,New,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:Guateke Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by La Casa de la Cultura\nWhen: February 14\, March 7\, April 18\, May 9 (2 pm)\nWhere: South Blvd. Library (4429 South Boulevard\, Charlotte\, NC 28209) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuateke Sessions is a music series created by La Casa de la Cultura to celebrate the rhythms\, voices\, and ancestral memory of our Afro-Indigenous diasporas. Each session brings together local and emerging artists in a vibrant space of drum\, song\, and community\, where tradition meets contemporary creativity. expect live concerts and dance workshops.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/guateke-sessions-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:South Blvd. Library\, 4429 South Blvd.\, Charlotte\, 28209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Block 4: West Charlotte,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Music,New,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260223T164415Z
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SUMMARY:PUEBLOS: Cuentos\, música y teatro para niños | Children storytime\, music and theater
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce\nWhen: May 16 and June 13 (11am)\nWhere: Lakemist Apartments (1120-A Lakemist Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28217)
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pueblos-cuentos-musica-y-teatro-para-ninos-children-storytime-music-and-theater-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Lake Mist Apartments\, 1120-A Lakemist Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 5: Southwest Charlotte,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,Music,New,Performance,Puppetry,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260223T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163950Z
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SUMMARY:PUEBLOS: Cuentos\, música y teatro para niños | Children storytime\, music and theater
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce\nWhen: February 28\, March 28\, May 30 and June 20 (11am)\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n 
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pueblos-cuentos-musica-y-teatro-para-ninos-children-storytime-music-and-theater/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,Music,New,Photography,Puppetry,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260511T205848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T205848Z
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SUMMARY:¡Pa' cag@rse de la risa!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Raíces Latino Arts\nWhen: May 30 (6:30pm) and May 31 (3:30pm)\nWhere: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28205) \n\n\nUna noche de comedia en español con dos mujeres que exploran\, entre chisme\, exageración y una que otra mentirita\, las locuras del día a día.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pa-cagrse-de-la-risa/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:VisArt Video\, 3104 Eastway Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 3: East Charlotte,Comedy,Culture Blocks,Español,Evening,New,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260531T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260511T205848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T205848Z
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SUMMARY:¡Pa' cag@rse de la risa!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Raíces Latino Arts\nWhen: May 30 (6:30pm) and May 31 (3:30pm)\nWhere: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28205) \n\n\nUna noche de comedia en español con dos mujeres que exploran\, entre chisme\, exageración y una que otra mentirita\, las locuras del día a día.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pa-cagrse-de-la-risa/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:VisArt Video\, 3104 Eastway Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 3: East Charlotte,Comedy,Culture Blocks,Español,Evening,New,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260223T164415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164415Z
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SUMMARY:PUEBLOS: Cuentos\, música y teatro para niños | Children storytime\, music and theater
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce\nWhen: May 16 and June 13 (11am)\nWhere: Lakemist Apartments (1120-A Lakemist Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28217)
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pueblos-cuentos-musica-y-teatro-para-ninos-children-storytime-music-and-theater-2/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Lake Mist Apartments\, 1120-A Lakemist Dr.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 5: Southwest Charlotte,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,Music,New,Performance,Puppetry,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T220000
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CREATED:20260511T183534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183534Z
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SUMMARY:Havana Night: 5th Annual Cuban Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carlotan Talents\nWhen: June 13 (5 – 10pm)\nWhere: Camp North End – Boileryard Area (300 Camp Rd\, Charlotte\, NC 28206) \n\n\nIt’s Havana Night 2026 Time! Join us June 13 for a night full of salsa\, drinks\, and non-stop dancing at Camp North End. Special performances by Rumbao Latin Dance Company and La Orquesta Bravo bringing the heat all night long! Admission is FREE. Bring your crew and get ready for a night of sabor and montuno!
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/havana-night-5th-annual-cuban-celebration/
LOCATION:Camp North End\, 300 Camp Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Block 2: North End, Sugar Creek, Hidden Valley,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Evening,Festival,Music,New,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T141645
CREATED:20260223T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163950Z
UID:10002814-1781953200-1781956800@artsandscience.org
SUMMARY:PUEBLOS: Cuentos\, música y teatro para niños | Children storytime\, music and theater
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce\nWhen: February 28\, March 28\, May 30 and June 20 (11am)\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n 
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pueblos-cuentos-musica-y-teatro-para-ninos-children-storytime-music-and-theater/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,Music,New,Photography,Puppetry,Theater
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