Looking for things to do in Charlotte, NC? Find out here in Charlotte Art Weekly #62

The highest grossing Broadway musical ‘The Lion King’ comes to Charlotte! As does Broadway’s first all-black, all-female cast and crew of the play ‘Eclipsed’. Find out more in Charlotte Art Weekly #62.

Kids and adults alike are in for a treat this week in Charlotte! The highest-grossing Broadway musical The Lion King, known for its stunning performances, is coming to town. Also in line is a play aimed at toddlers, about the curious friendship between a Lion and a Little Red Bird. There’s also picnic time in Wing Haven’s Children’s Garden for kids to get their hands dirty in nature.

Music enthusiasts of Charlotte also have a lot to look forward to this week, with two tribute concerts set to play covers of the much-loved bands The Beatles and Rush. For those looking to listen to something fresh and alternative, an evening of soulful piano-pop by Nathan Angelo is for you.

Art-lovers, if you’ve not yet had a chance to see Sam Van Aken’s nature-based art, you can still see it before it closes next week. Or if drama is your genre, then watch a survival story of 5 Liberian women, situated in the midst of a Civil War, in the play Eclipsed. It’s the first Broadway play to star an all-black, all-female cast and crew.

This week’s inspiration for our Charlotte Art Weekly is American actor, comedian, television/radio personality and jazz enthusiast Milton Supman. He was better known as Soupy Sales because of his performance in the children’s television show Lunch with Soupy Sales. According to an on-air statement, the master of slapstick and improv comedy received almost 25,000 pies on his face on air. Born in 1926 in Franklinton, NC, Sales was a famous radio personality in New York and was a frequent panelist on What’s My Line?, the longest running US television game show.

Sounds on the Square: Nathan Angelo

Nathan Angelo is coming to Charlotte to perform his musical fusions – a mix of soulful piano-pop with a feel of American music from the 60s and 70s.

August 17 at 7PM

Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education

Open for all

Red Barchetta: A Tribute to Rush

The band Red Barchetta pays tribute to the Canadian rock band Rush, known for its progressive rock songs like Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio. 

August 17 at 8PM

Visulite theatre

With tickets ($10-$12)

Abbey Road Live

Abbey Road is often considered The Beatles’ best album. Listen to it come alive in this concert by tribute band Abbey Road LIVE! This is a special show meant for you to enjoy with your family.

August 18 at 3:30PM

Visulite theatre

With tickets ($12-$14)

Creative Photography Workshop

Learn the art of photography in the studio lighting. Black Market CLT and Project Rough Cuts bring you a budget workshop.

August 19

BLK MRKT Charlotte

With tickets, ($30)

Story Time and More

It’s picnic time! Sit in the garden with your children, aged 10 or less. Let them make works of craft and get their hands dirty in the soil, while exploring nature.

August 21

Children’s Garden at Wing Haven

With tickets ($10)

The Lion King

Broadway’s highest grossing musical is here in Charlotte to regale you! Winner of 6 Tony Awards, The Lion King musical has been watched by more than 90 million people till date. It’s coming to Charlotte next week with its fantastic performances and enchanting melodies.

August 21 to September 9

Belk Theatre

With tickets ($30+)

Eclipsed

Written by Danai Gurira, Eclipsed is a tale of survival of five Liberian women during the end of the Second Liberian Civil War. This is the first play having an all-black, all-female cast and crew to have premiered on Broadway.

August 22 to September 1

Duke Energy Theatre

With tickets ($14-$28)

The Lion and the Little Red Bird

Take your toddlers along for a delightful play involving actors and puppets, revolving around the curious friendship between an inquisitive bird and a compassionate lion.

August 23 to September 2

Wells Fargo Playhouse

With tickets ($10-$14)

Charlotte Film Lab – The Rape of Recy Taylor

In the series of the film screenings, Charlotte Film Society brings in a critically acclaimed documentary of the year ‘The Rape of Racy Taylor’. After screening a listen to Nancy Buirski in a talk.

August 24

Wells Fargo Auditorium at Knight Theatre

With tickets ($5-$10)

It’s set to be an inspiring week in Charlotte NC, between 17th to 23rd August. Be sure not to miss out on these creative happenings!

Illustration: Nilesh Ramani