LIFELINE: 10 COOL THINGS TO DO IN TWO WEEKS

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10/09

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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

ARSENA SCHROEDER Photo by Andrea Orr/LevelUpCLT

10/09

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BILINGUAL STORIES AND MUSIC HOLA CHARLOTTE

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

UNPLUGGED AND LIVE: HUNTERSVILLE EDITION

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

CLASSIC BLACK CINEMA: ‘NOTHING BUT A MAN’

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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ANDY THE DOORBUM, JORDAN ZAINDO, SWEET DREAM, INK SWELL

As singer-songwriter and performance artist Andy the Doorbum, Andy Fenstermaker is a unique phenomenon. The self-styled weirdo from Gastonia began working and, for a brief spell, living at The Milestone, eventually transitioning to performer. With his solo acoustic set, he sings in a gruff baritone pitched midway between hardscrabble folk and Gregorian chant. Concurrently, Fenstermaker had also developed his performance art, a conflation of myth, risk and ritual. More: $7; Oct. 10, 8 p.m.; The Milestone; 3400 Tuckaseegee Road; themilestone.club

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CYANCA, REUBEN VINCENT

Charlotte’s queen of neo soul shook up the city’s music scene back in 2017 with her hit “New Phone, Who Dis?” She followed that up with a series of unexpected turns. She cleared the high bar she set for herself with the emotional summer jam “Patti Mayonnaise,” which touches on childhood nostalgia as well as the pain of losing a parent. The track earned her “Best Song” in Queen City Nerve’s inaugural Best in the Nest in 2019. Last month’s release, “Dancing Dirty,” is a heartfelt slice of pop R&B perfection. More: $15; Oct. 15, 8 p.m.; Neighborhood Theatre; 511 E 36th St.; neighborhoodtheatre.com

LOCAL H, RADKEY

Local H, an iconic alt-rock duo known for their blistering live shows and for pioneering the twopiece band set-up, is at the top of their game more than two decades after they first burst onto the music scene. Frontman Scott Lucas — who covers both guitar and bass through an extra pick up in his guitar — and drummer Ryan Harding have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, as evidenced by the second show The Evening Muse added to accommodate the duo’s fans. More: $15-$20; Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Evening Muse; 3227 N. Davidson St.; eveningmuse.com

WILLOW SMITH

Daughter to super-celebrities Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith took a successful stab at pop stardom at age 9, scoring a platinum hit and a contract with Roc Nation. She quickly turned away from Top 40 accessibility for Soundcloud electrobeats. Then, steering clear of that option, she incorporated acoustic instruments into her music, crafting songs that are more organic, substantial and raw. Her latest album, 2019’s Willow, illustrates yet another new direction — this time a vision quest of psychedelic soul and hazy dream pop. More: $35; Oct. 17, 7 p.m.; The Underground; 820 Hamilton St.; fillmorenc.com

LOCAL H Photo by John Oakes

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CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL

The 13th Charlotte Film Festival takes place in person Oct. 13-17 at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14. Kicking off the fest is a screening of the film The Humans, written and directed by Stephen Karam, based on his Tony Award-winning play. As three generations of a Pennsylvania family gather to celebrate Thanksgiving at an apartment in lower Manhattan, darkness falls outside, eerie things begin to go bump in the night and the group’s deepest fears are laid bare. The festival will screen over 100 additional films, both short and feature-length, from around the world. More: Prices and times vary; Oct. 13-17; Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd.; charlottefilmfestival.org

‘THE HUMANS’ Still from film

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