Monday, Jan. 27
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025: The Fault Line Between Then and Now
7 pm | Jan. 27. The Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center will host its annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event with a program that will mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. The evening will be a moderated discussion with Geddy Lee, renowned musician, author and descendant of Holocaust survivors; the enduring lessons of the Holocaust, and his perspectives on how art and music can play a role in preserving history and combating hate. Pricing from $67.50 to $182.50. Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte 28274.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
9-10 am | Jan. 29. Free breakfast and discussion on the ongoing rise in antisemitism with Meredith Weisel, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Stuart Fisch, the National Training and Exercise Advisor for the Secure Community Network (SCN). Understand how to recognize this form of hate and how to respond to it. RSVP required. Davidson Town Hall, 251 South St., Davidson.
Chronicles of Yarnia Discussion Group
1-3 pm | Jan. 29. Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor; it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Bring your own project to work on; no supplies are provided. Space is limited. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.
Thursday, Jan. 30
6-8 pm | Jan. 30. As part of the collaboration with the Catawba Nation, Davidson College host a lecture with artist Marie Watt (Seneca Nation of Indians). Watt is an interdisciplinary contemporary artist specializing in community collaborations that foster the sharing of collective memories and storytelling. Davidson College, Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall.
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Super Event
7 pm | Jan. 30. Guest speaker is Eylon Levy, a prominent voice for Israel during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, served as an official Israeli government spokesperson until March 2024. $36 per person. Temple Israel, 4901 Providence Rd., Charlotte 28226.
O Polish Land: The Homecoming Concert
7:30 – 9 pm | Jan. 30. Davidson College Chorale presents an evening of Polish, American, and Polish-American folk songs, sacred hymns and national treasures one week after their return from Europe. This performance will feature the American premiere of a new work by Dr. Jennifer Stasack, alongside selections by Górecki, Świder, Shaw, and others. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Main Street, Davidson.
Thursday, Jan. 30- Saturday, Feb. 1
See website for schedule and to reserve tickets. This whimsical, visually dazzling musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar film follows last year’s Frozen, Jr. in our recurring winter Disney show at the Cain. $30. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Saturday, Feb. 1
10 am – 1 pm | Feb. 1. Create one of a kind, heart-shaped clay pieces, from bowls, simple vases or decorative trinkets. Participants will learn the art of molding and shaping clay to form heart-centered designs. The pieces will feature delicate designs, such as stamping, underglaze transfer papers or engraved messages, adding a personal touch to each piece. The center will fire your pieces and do the final glazing for you. Expect to create and finish 1-2 pieces. No experience is required. Instruction, clay and tools provided. Expect two weeks for the firing and glazing process. $85. Ages 16 and older. Ceramic Studio, Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
9 am –noon | Feb. 1. Davidson Farmers Market, downtown Davidson.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Resonances: William Fried, piano
3- 4:30 pm | Feb. 2. In the last few decades, French composer Philippe Manoury has been a pioneer in electroacoustic interactivity, while his solo piano music creates “analog” versions of this interactivity by exploiting the instrument’s potential for sympathetic resonance. Fresh from recording Manoury’s piano sonatas, Davidson’s William Fried features music of this sonic explorer along with miniatures by Debussy, Messiaen, and Murail. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
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