Page 2 of 5
Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Sundays, 9 p.m. $5. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.
Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club Wisdom Wednesdays. Open Mic, Spoken Word, Poetry and other conscious thoughts and expressions. Word, Sound & Power...Roots, Culture & Knowledge. Hosted by Aquiyla and Nina, MC by Filmore, Musical Innervisions by DJ DR and DJ Justice. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 3018 The Plaza. 704-376-3799.
Swing 1000 Rhythm Theory Tuesdays. Beginning Oct. 1. Enjoy open-mic poetry, music, and dancing. Doors open at 6pm. Poetry begins at 7:30pm. Tuesdays. Free before 7:15pm. 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.
Theater: Openings
Dearly Departed The Yorkville Players will present this play by David Bottrell. The story takes place in the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, where the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Directed by Don McManus. Oct. 3-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10-12, 8 p.m. $10. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-5025.
Glenis Redmond Performance poet Glenis Redmond fluctuates her voice, all the while painting word pictures, dancing, singing, and involving her audience. For ages 5 and up. Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 12, 3 p.m. $8 center, $6 side. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
The Laramie Project The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte presents this drama that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Opening night will be followed by an open wine & cheese reception. Oct. 15 at 7:30pm is "Pay What You Can Night," and every Thurs. night performance is followed by a talk-back session with the cast and director. Visit actorstheatrecharlotte.org for more information. Oct. 9-10, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 11-12, 8 p.m.; Oct. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Oct. 23-24, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 25-26, 8 p.m.; Oct. 27, 2 p.m. $15-20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
A Lie of the Mind Sam Shepard's dark vision of an American Romeo and Juliet. Directed by Carver Johns. Oct. 3-6, 8 p.m.; Oct. 9-12, 8 p.m. $15 per show, $75 for season tickets. Inner Voices Theatre Company, 511 E. 25th St. 704-502-8423.
Mamma Mia It's ABBA's greatest hits woven into three love stories. Oct. 8-10, 8 p.m.; Oct. 11, 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 13, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 15-17, 8 p.m.; Oct. 18, 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 19, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 20, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$67. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Negras Eros A play written by local performance artist, April Jones, explores the sexuality, sensuality and eroticism of black women from a socio-political perspective in a contemporary world. Parents are cautioned that this topic may be unsuitable for young children. Oct. 3-12, 8 p.m. $10 for AACC members, $12 for non-members. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Someone's Knocking: An Odd Little Comedy BareBones Theatre Group begins their season with this comedy by Rich Orloff. Directed by James Yost. Oct. 3-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10-12, 8 p.m.; Oct. 13, 2 p.m. $10 Thursdays and Sundays, $12 Friday and Saturday, $8 for students and seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Theater: Ongoing
The Fantasticks CPCC Theatre kicks off its 2002-03 season with a return of the first musical ever presented on the Pease Auditorium stage in 1969. The Fantasticks is that kind of nostalgic piece that takes everyone back to that giddy moment of first love. Oct. 4, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m. $12, individual tickets. $44 season tickets. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6835.
The Secret Garden A major Broadway hit musical directed by Leslie Hodnett and Susan Lisle, $12 adult $10 students and seniors. Sept. 26-Oct. 6, 7 p.m.; Oct. 3, 7 p.m.; Oct. 4, 7 p.m.; Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., P.O. Box 302, Gastonia. 704-865-0160.
*Snapshot Presented by The Warehouse Theatre. This dramatic anthology of the American Experience premiered this spring at the Humana Play Festival at Actor's Theatre, Louisville, KY. A Snapshot visual arts gallery tour will be offered Oct. 4 & 5 from 6-8pm and 10pm-12am. Oct. 3-5 at 8pm. $15-18. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-455-8542.
A Taste of Broadway an ongoing musical theatre revue that will combine fine food with the flavor of Broadway. Sundays, 5-9 p.m. $10 per person for show only. Food costs extra. Swing 1000, 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.