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Leela Dance Collective Speak: Raleigh, NC (April 14, 2022)
Four choreographers (acclaimed kathak dancers Rina Mehta and Rachna Nivas with tap impresarios Dormeshia and NC native Michelle Dorrance) have created a triumph of tradition and possibility. They share the stage with Indian classical musicians and a jazz combo for a blend of kathak and tap dance. Thursday, April 14, 2022, 8pm at NC State’s Stewart Theatre. Tickets at Live.arts.ncsu.edu
Ram Navami Celebration: Apex, NC (April 10, 2022)
The Radha Krishna Temple of NC welcomes Shriram Parivar for their annual divine Ram Navami Celebration on Sunday, April 10, 2022. The event will include Punyavachanam, Prasad, Cultural Activities, and more. To register, stop by the Temple on 23 Radhika Way or visit radhakrishnatemplenc.org.
BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Mandir will celebrate Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ram Navami on Sunday, April 10, 2022, beginning at 11:30am. There will be a cultural program, several spiritual discourses, along with serving of mahaprasad. The mandir is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC. For more details, call 704-573-0805 or visit Baps.org.
North Carolina Azalea Festival: Wilmington, NC (April 6-10, 2022)
The festival takes place April 6 & 10, 2022 and features garden tours, entertainment, a waterfront street fair, family events and parade. It showcases Wilmington’s artwork, gardens, rich history, and culture. Watch fireworks over the Cape Fear River. Details: Ncazaleafestival.org.
Charlotte StrEATs Festival: (April 15-16, 2022)
Celebrate the chefs and neighborhoods that make Charlotte’s culinary scene what it is. The festival will kick off Friday, April 15 (58:30pm) with a family-friendly event featuring cooking demonstrations from local culinary students, dessert and food trucks, vendors, and kid activities. On Saturday, April 16 (12-6pm) there will be a full day for foodies, with appearances by celebrity chefs, chef demos, and live music while noshing on food truck fare. It takes place Gateway Village, 900 W. Trade St. Details: Cltstreatsfestival.com.
Charlotte SHOUT!: (Through April 17, 2022)
Charlotte SHOUT! is an aspirational multiweek festival designed to showcase the community by celebrating Charlotte’s creativity and innovation through art, music, food, and ideas. Located primarily in Uptown Charlotte, the festival will feature curated programming. The festival will take place from April 117, 2022. Learn more at Charlotteshout.com.
The festival is dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema. Each spring, Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world. This year the festival will be presented entirely online from April 7-10, 2022. For more information, visit Fullframefest.org.
This film festival is a regional event based in Winston-Salem, NC and is one of the premier film festivals in the southeastern United States. The 11-day Festival includes family-friendly, independent, and international films attracting diverse audiences from across North Carolina, the US, and world. The 24th annual Festival will be held between April 21–30, 2022. To learn more, visit Riverrunfilm.com.
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Charleston Jazz Festival: (April 21-24, 2022)
From April 21–24, 2022, the festival will feature student musicians, local jazz groups, and internationally acclaimed performers including the Emmet Cohen Trio, the Jorge Luis Pacheco Quartet, Kandace Springs and Etienne Charles. Learn more at Charlestonjazz.com/festival.
Boom Charlotte Festival: (April 22-23, 2022)
The 5th BOOM Charlotte will be held April 22 – 23 with the return of the annual in-person fringe art festival. The fest will feature: BOOM Fringe, experimental original art performed in intimate settings, BOOM Intersection, a broad range of art performed on a central stage for all to enjoy, and BOOM Street, various types of art experiences that people happen upon as they walk around the festival. The festival seeks to showcase artists from various disciplines including theater, dance, music, spoken word, comedy, film, visual art, public art installations and more. Details: Boomcharlotte.org.
Greer Goes Global International Festival: (April 23, 2022)
Get ready to go around the world in a day, enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of multiple cultures at Greer City Park and Greer City Hall. Now in its 6th year, learn about more than 40 countries from representatives at each booth. Enjoy native performances and perhaps even give the musical instruments a try yourself. Grab a snack from one of the many vendors on the City Park promenade or a food truck. The festival will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022, 11am to 4pm. Details: Greergoesglobal.com.
Charlotte Kids Fest: (April 23, 2022)
Charlotte Kids Fest returns in-person at UNC Charlotte on April 23, 2022. Presented by University City Partners, the free day-long event will offer over 50 unique experiences that serve to expand the interests and minds of children and parents. Attendees will engage in creative, informative and kid-captivating activities and live performances that include robotics, magic, yoga, martial arts, music, dance, emergency and construction vehicle tours, storybook readings and live cultural and musical performances. For more details: Charlottekidsfest.org.
MerleFest: Wilkesboro, NC (April 28-May 1, 2022)
MerleFest is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, a unique mix of traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including old-time, classic country, bluegrass, folk and gospel, and blues, and expanded to include Americana, classic rock, and many other styles. The festival hosts a diverse mix of artists on its 13 stages during the multi-day event. MerleFest is the primary fundraiser for the WCC Foundation, funding scholarships, capital projects, and other local educational needs. Performers this year include Emmylou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show, Colin Hay, Steep Canyon Rangers, and many more during the weekend. Details: Merlefest.org.
The India Association of Charlotte in active partnership with the Town of Matthews will present a regional Festival of India on Saturday, April 30, 2022, noon to 6pm at Stumptown Park. Performances at the event will present a snapshot of the broad variety of dance forms and include classical and folk dance styles of from various regions of India as well as a popular Bollywood dance style that is an evolving fusion of old and new. Come and see the Visual Art Gallery with artwork by over 40 local artists. Also be sure to try unique cuisine in a new eclectic open setting with a variety of savory Indian dishes. Admission to the event is free and parking will be available around the venue site. For more info, visit Indiafestival.net.
Hindi Play: Jab Savitri Returns: Durham, NC (May 13 & 15, 2022)
Hindi Rangmanch presents the comedy play Jab Savitri Returns for two performances on Friday, May 13, 2022 (79:30pm), and Sunday May 15, 2022 (46:30pm) at ve n u e : Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. in Durham, NC. The play is directed by Nileena Dash and written by Ratnakar Matkari (original title was Vat Vat Savitri). Tickets range from $15 - $50. For details and tickets, contact 919-260-7409 or 919-824-6931.
