happenings

August HAPPENINGS

Events + activities

Jazz at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

August’s show will feature trumpeter and flugelhornist Rob Zinn. Bring chairs and a picnic, or order dinner when you reserve tickets online and it will be ready when you arrive. Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m.; tickets are $35 (does not include dinner), and members can purchase up to four guest tickets at 30% off. dsbg.org

Joedance Film Festival

The annual festival returns in a virtual format, showcasing both short and feature-length films. Joedance raises funds for pediatric cancer awareness. The opening event on Thursday features SNL’s Lauren Holt and filmmakers David Aguilar and Jamie Holt. Aug. 5-7; tickets start at $30 for a single day pass. joedance.org

Carolina Panthers Fan Fest presented by Daimler, Bank of America Stadium

The annual preseason event returns — see the team practice on the field and enjoy performances by Sir Purr, the Black & Blue Crew and others. The evening concludes with fireworks and a laser show. Aug. 6.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.; tickets are $5, with proceeds benefiting Carolina Panthers Charities. panthers.com

Amphibious Duathlon at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Run, paddle, run. Sounds easy, right? Take on two 5K trail runs broken up by a 2K flatwater paddle around Sadler Island. Aug. 7; cost varies by signup option, $6 parking per car. usnwc.org

Charlotte Pride Weekend of Service

Charlotte Pride invites the community to a citywide weekend of service and solidarity. The event is intended to highlight the community’s passion for giving back and supporting neighbors. Aug. 21-22. charlottepride.org

Museums + galleries

(G)LI(T)CHEN at Central Piedmont Ross Art Gallery

Lichen — rootless plants that grow on rocks, walls and trees — and their ability to thrive in less-than-optimal environments serve as a starting point for CPCC art instructor Paul Farmer’s narrative in this exhibition. Aug. 16-Oct. 7, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. blogs.cpcc.edu/cpccartgalleries

Levity at SOZO Gallery

As we emerge from a period filled with immeasurable challenges, Levity celebrates lightness and positivity with works by artists Alicia Armstrong, Spencer Herr, Garcia de Marina, Kevin Palme and Beverly Smith. Through Aug. 9. sozogallery.net

— compiled by Amanda Lea

The Voyage of Life: Art, Allegory, and Community

Response at Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem

This exhibition curated by Reynolda and Wake Forest University features works that illuminate the chapters of life. Works by artists Alice Neel, Andy Warhol, Lee Krasner, Robert Colescott, Keith Haring, Romare Bearden, Grant Wood and others will be featured. Through Dec. 12. reynoldahouse.org

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