‘Wicked’
This Broadway sensation tells the story of what happened in the Land of Oz long before Dorothy dropped in, when a young witch born with emeraldgreen skin meets a bubbly blonde witch. Their initial rivalry turns into friendship until the world starts calling one “good” and the other “wicked.” More: Sept. 8–Oct. 3, times vary; $39–$139; Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd.; blumenthalarts.org
Opera Carolina: ‘I Dream’
A new version of the original 2018 musical drama that tells the story of Coretta and Martin Luther King, Jr., who led the movement that changed a nation. More: Sept. 16–19, times vary; $22–$157; Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.; operacarolina.org
Fall Arts Guide A return to the stage
It remains a precarious times for arts locally and across the country. As performers, venues and organizers continue to grapple with what safety precautions and protocols to put in place, we’d like to point you to some events that will still be going on throughout the fall, but with one stipulation: Get vaccinated, for God’s sake. Take all necessary precautions and attend events at your own risk. Continue to mask up indoors and keep your distance, and enjoy some autumnal art shows.
visual artists, a diverse and authentic selection of Latin American food and handmade crafts. The interactive street festival environment features activities for the whole family. More: Sept. 18–19, times vary; $25; Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road; tinyurl.com/LatAmFestCLT
patio and rooftop beer garden. More: Sept. 25, noon–11 p.m.; free; The Chamber by Wooden Robot Brewery, 416 E. 36th St., Suite 100; tinyurl.com/AstroPopCLT
Potters Market at the Mint
An opportunity to see high-quality ceramic work by 60 of the top potters in North Carolina and interact with the artists. There will also be pottery demonstrations, live music, food concessions and a beer garden, as well as free access to the Mint Museum galleries. More: Sept. 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $15; Mint Museum around the world. The sounds of big band music Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road; mintmuseum.org drift across Freedom Park’s lake whose still surface reflects the lights strung from Camelot exhibit tents. Trey Kennedy: The Are You For Real? There are talented artists throughout the park, and you’ll be sure to find a piece to adorn your walls at Tour The comedian and musician first emerged as a star home. More: Sept. 24–26, times vary; Free; Freedom Park, on the Vine app but is best known today for his funny sketches and viral videos on TikTok and YouTube. 1908 East Blvd.; festivalinthepark.org More: Oct. 1, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; $30–$99; McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St.; blumenthalarts.org
Mad About Modern Home Astro Pop Mural + Music Festival Tour This free art and music extravaganza will have live-
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John Leslie Impressionist
Charlotte’s only midpainted murals, live music, food trucks, vendors and century modern home more throughout Wooden Robot Brewery’s NoDa tour is back but will be virtual for the second year in a row, featuring 360-degree tours of four homes in Selwyn Park, Wynwood, Spring Valley and East Providence Estates neighborhoods, plus ‘I DREAM’ one along the Catawba PHOTO BY MITCHELL KEARNEY River. Sept. 23–Oct. 22; $25; online; Breck: American More: charlottemuseum.org
Anchored by The Mint Museum’s 2016 acquisition of John Leslie Breck’s canvas, “Suzanne HoschedéMonet Sewing,” this exhibition includes approximately 70 of Breck’s finest works, drawn from public and private collections as well as the illustrious Terra Foundation collection. Many of the works in the exhibition have not been on public view in more than a century. More: Sept. 18–Jan. 2; Prices vary; Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.; mintmuseum.org
Latin American Festival
Theo Von
The stand-up comedian and podcaster from southern Louisiana started as a contestant on MTV’s Road Rules and The Challenge before delving into game show hosting and acting. He’s been on Inside Amy Schumer and Why? with Hannibal Buress. In 2006, he had the most downloaded online clips on Last Comic Standing. More: Sept. 24, 8 p.m.; $25–$49; Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.; blumenthalarts.org
Festival in the Park
North Carolina’s oldest Latin American cultural event Since 1964, Festival in the Park has brought music, returns for its 31st year, with live performances, art and good times to Charlotteans and visitors from
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