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GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY
Queer Society Charlotte presents Give My Regards to Broadway, a zany, sexy tribute to the Broadway musical, hosted by Miss All-Star International Icon Supreme Brianna La’Shawn McCoy. The show features live vocals by Tallulah Van Dank, presumably then lip-synched by performers such as Dandy Van Dank, Marty McGuy and KingPerkaSexxx. Funky Latin rhythms will be supplied by Don Javi. Now we can definitely say that show tunes are a real drag. More: Free; Oct. 8, 8 p.m.; Common Market - Plaza Midwood, 2007 Commonwealth Ave.; tinyurl.com/ RegardsToBroadway
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In 2007, Colombian immigrant Ana Lucia Divins, who had survived a kidnapping by a militant Marxist group in her homeland to come to America at age 25, partnered with children’s author and educator Irania Patterson to form Criss Cross Mangosauce. The name of Divins and Patterson’s entertainment and education project is a bilingual mix of cultures — the Latin mango colliding with the American schoolroom term for sitting cross-legged (crisscross applesauce). For this outdoor performance, the duo use a combo of bilingual stories (Spanish/English), music, toys, puppets and games to interact with their audience. More: Free; Oct. 9, 11 a.m.; Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Rd.; mintmuseum.org
The largest Hispanic heritage celebration in the Queen City, Hola Charlotte highlights Latin America in all its diversity, celebrating the heritage of 15 Latin-American countries including Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and more are represented, each nation displaying authentic items and musical instruments. The event also spotlights LatinAmerican cultural and dance performances, music from acclaimed Latinx bands and artists, and family activities designed to share traditions with new generations. More: Free; Oct. 9, noon; Tryon Street from Stonewall Street to 4th Street; holacharlottefestival.com
As a singer-songwriter, Arsena Schroeder has earned acclaim for her soulful pop. As a promoter, she spearheads Dear Soul Music Co., which helps independent artists self-promote. The company also presents the Unplugged+Live Concert Series, one of the most eclectic local events outside I-485. The outdoor show highlights Nashville-based neo-soul/ R&B band Oracle Blue and Columbia, SC’s Katera, whose original tunes span pop, R&B, rock and soul. More: Free; Oct. 9, 5 p.m.; Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville; arsenamusic.com
Shot in spare, black-and-white documentary style, this 1964 feature by director Michael Roemer focuses on fresh and natural performances. The delicately-judged, slice-of-life drama concerns Alabama railroad worker Duff, played by Hogan’s Heroes regular Ivan Dixon, who falls in love with schoolteacher Josey, played by jazz vocalist, songwriter and actress Abbey Lincoln. The couple’s burgeoning relationship is tested by rampant racism and Duff’s own family dysfunction. More: Free-$9; Oct. 10, 2 p.m.; Gantt Center; 551 S. Tryon St.; ganttcenter.org
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