# TheBiscuit-10-12-24 - Charlotte is Creative > Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/custom-email/thebiscuit-10-12-24/ > Updated: 2024-10-10T20:17:44+00:00 > Type: Email Newsletter October is a great time of year for creativity. We have gathered some of our favorite upcoming events for the month that are a MUST. From live music to --- ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/5-4.jpg) October is a great time of year for creativity. We have gathered some of our favorite upcoming events for the month that are a MUST. From live music to galley pop-ups and most importantly creative Halloween parties, here are Charlotte Is Creative’s picks for the month (starting with a few announcements of our own events. If we’ve missed any you’re excited about, [**tell us here**](https://cltiscreative.survey.fm/cic-upload-events-public). We may be able to share them on our social feeds. ## **THIS WEEKEND** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4-1.jpg) **Debate Night with Bold and Beautiful Comedy** **Oct. 11 | Pay What You Can** **The Protagonist LoSo |**[**MORE INFO**](https://www.instagram.com/p/DAlmCqMxGzY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) Comedy-infused debate night featuring audience participation. ## **WEEK OF OCTOBER 14** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OneBand-600.jpg) **OneBand “Lucky” SESSION 14** **October 15, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. | Free** **Divine Barrel Brewing**Led by Charlotte Is Creative’s own **Matt Olin**, this group will play a collection of Halloween-themed hits after just one practice session. The night is powered by [**Sonorous Wave**](https://www.instagram.com/sonorous.wave/) and the playlist is: ? “Monster Mash” (Boris Pickett version into The Misfits version) ? “I Put A Spell On You” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) ? “Ghostbusters” (Ray Parker, Jr) ? “Werewolves of London” (Warren Zevon) ? “Vampire” (Olivia Rodrigo) ? “Jump In The Line” (Harry Belafonte) **CEI Audit: Intro to Bookkeeping****Oct. 14 | 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.****Do Greater CRTV Lab |**[**MORE INFO**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/openclasses/) Attend the seventh class in the CEI Fall 2024 program focused on helping creatives with the fundamentals of business bookkeeping. For a full list of upcoming classes you can audit for free, [**CLICK HERE**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/openclasses/). **Dark & Divine Pop-Up Showcase****Oct. 18 | 6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Free****Harvey B. Gantt Center of African American Arts + Culture |**[**MORE INFO**](https://dasiahood.com/dark-n-divine)A pop-up exhibition of local Black artists exploring cultural, sensual and spiritual interpretations of the Black figure. This event is 21+. ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2.jpg) **Rock House Birthday Party** **Oct. 19 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 General Admission, Free for Members** **Charlotte Museum of History | [MORE INFO](https://charlottemuseum.org/programs-events/events/rock-house-250th-party/)** Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Rock House, Mecklenburg County’s oldest home ath the Charlotte Museum of History! This family-friendly event features cake, games and activities for all ages. Plus, local artist NONY will be onsite adding another new work to the Path of Portraits. **Charlotte Frocktails****Oct. 19 | 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. | $120****Heist Brewery at Barrel Arts |**[**MORE INFO**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlotte-frocktails-tickets-924325962837)This networking event for DIY-fashion enthusiasts combines food and a showcase of creative designs. ## **WEEK OF OCTOBER 20** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1.jpg) **Opera Carolina: World Opera Day****Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | Free****Charlotte History Museum |**[**MORE INFO**](https://operacarolina.org/world-opera-day-celebration/)Celebrate World Opera Day with music and an exhibit honoring Mary Cardwell Dawson and the National Negro Opera Company. Explore Charlotte’s vocal and classical music community. **Freekadelia****Oct. 24-26 | 8 p.m. | $20****Snug Harbor |**[**MORE INFO**](https://snugrock.com/)Join this Halloween-themed event featuring live performances and visual projections three nights in a row. **Charlotte Spark Arts Festival****Oct. 25 | 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.****$25 online, $35 at the door ($25 in costume)****1601 W Trade St |**[**MORE INFO**](https://posh.vip/f/147ce)Celebrate diverse local talent through visual arts, music, dance, fashion and more. **Guild of Charlotte Artists Free Meeting****Oct. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Free****Mint Museum Randolph**Get in on this free creative community meeting at the Mint Museum and connect with fellow artists. **Main Street Theater of Rock Hill: Fall Show****Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. & Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.****$15 evening, $12 matinee****426 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC |**[**MORE INFO**](https://www.facebook.com/share/MsrRgaPyQ8zsxxZP/) Enjoy six original one-act plays written and performed by Main Street Theater members in this fun fall showcase. **Summit Coffee Halloween Art Show Reception****Oct. 26 | 3 p.m.-5 p.m. | Free****Summit Coffee**A Halloween-themed art show reception featuring spooky artwork, a DJ and art vendors. **Tricks & Treats – A Family-Friendly Celebration** **Oct. 26 | 1 -4 p.m. Admission $5-$10** **9315-E Monroe Rd. | [MORE INFO](https://cltcirquedancecenter.org/tricks-and-treats)** Join **Charlotte Cirque & Dance Cente**r for a Halloween celebration featuring dance and aerial performances, festive games,and treats. Enjoy free activities like pumpkin tic-tac-toe, costume contests and silks demos. Special food and games available with tickets. ## **WEEK OF OCTOBER 27** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2-1.jpg) **Baran Dance Fright Night Fundraiser****Oct. 30 | 6 p.m.-9 p.m. | $25-$100 sliding scale****The Long Room |**[**MORE INFO**](https://barandance.tix.page/e/BD-Fright-Night)Support Baran Dance’s educational and performance programs at this frightful fundraiser with appetizers, performances and a killer playlist. **Boileryard Brunch****Oct. 27 | 12 p.m.-4 p.m. | Free****Camp North End |**[**MORE INFO**](https://www.facebook.com/events/491907223538346/?ref=newsfeed)Enjoy a brunch experience under the water tower with special drinks and a DJ set by Dammit Wesley. ## **GOT A NOVEMBER EVENT TO SHARE?** There are so many amazing events, creative going on each week in Charlotte. We can’t cover them all … but we want to help spread the word. If you are working on a creative event in November or December you’d like us to consider for coverage on social media or *The Biscuit*, [**share information with us HERE**](https://cltiscreative.survey.fm/cic-upload-events-public) no later than two weeks out.