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CON A DE ARTE (A IS FOR ART) An annual weeklong celebration that showcases Hispanic arts and culture in Charlotte. Held at Gil Gallery (109 W. Morehead St.) on June 3 and at the Main Library (310 N. Tryon St.) on June 4.

CON CAROLINAS SCI FI CONVENTION Convention celebrates 10 years of Carolina sci-fi featuring special guests Harry Turtledove, Justin Chung, Jamie Chambers and others. For more information, visit www.concarolinas.org. June 3-5. Hilton University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte.

FASHION DEMOCRACY "FASHIONISTAS RULE" MODEL COMPETITION Model competition featuring regional models competing for cash and prizes. Fri., June 17, 6 p.m. CenterStage@NoDa, 2315 N. Davidson St., Charlotte.

FIRST FRIDAYS: EMBELLISHMINT Ongoing series featuring after-hours access to galleries, live entertainment, fashion shows and chocolate tastings. Fri., June 3, 6 p.m. $10. Mint Museum Uptown, 500 South Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

FLYING SAUCER'S 9TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Featuring live music and drinks, including special drinks. Sat., June 4, 12 p.m.-2 a.m. Flying Saucer, 9605 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-717-8179. www.beerknurd.com.

FRIDAY FRIENDS FESTIVAL A multicultural and interfaith celebration that seeks to bridge the gap between races and cultures. For more information, visit www.meckmin.org. Thu., June 2, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St., Charlotte. 704-333-1887. www.museumofthenewsouth.org.

FRIDAY LIVE AT THE FACTORY Tonic to perform. A portion of proceeds will benefit Kids First of the Carolinas. Fri., June 3, 5-11 p.m. $5. North Carolina Music Factory, 820 Hamilton St., Charlotte. 704-716-2327. www.ncmusicfactory.com.

Murphy's Dirty 30 Mud Volleyball Tournament A dirty, muddy game of volleyball to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte. For more information, visit www.habitatmudvolleyball.org. Sun., June 5, 1 p.m. Metrolina Expo & Fairgrounds, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte.

HEROES CONVENTION Comic book convention organized by Heroes Aren't Hard to Find. For more information go to www.herosonline.com/heroescon. June 3-5. $15-$30. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte.

JAZZ AT THE BECHTLER Performance by the Ziad Jazz Quartet and other artists. June 3, 6 p.m. $8. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 South Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-353-9200. www.bechtler.org.

MATTHEWS SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES Screening Back to the Future. Pre-movie activities at 7 p.m.; Film starts at dusk (8:30 p.m.). For more information, visit www.matthewsfun.com. Sat., June 4. Free. Stumptown Park, Matthews, 207 West John St., Matthews.

MISS GAY CHARLOTTE AMERICA PAGEANT Drag beauty pageant including male interview and talent contest. Wed., June 15, 9 p.m. $40 for contestant entry fee. The Scorpio, 2301 Freedom Drive, Charlotte.

PARLOUR MAGIC: AN EVENING OF INTIMATE ASTONISHMENT A magic show with Hannibal of Unique Motivational Theater. June 3, 10 p.m.; June 10, 10 p.m. $27.50. CenterStage@NoDa, 2315 N. Davidson St., Charlotte.

THE POWER OF ART: BUILDING CREATIVE CAPITAL THROUGH COMMUNITY MOSAICS Lecture presentation featuring images of community mosaic projects facilitated by Laurel True in the US, Kenya, Ghana and Haiti. Fri., June 10, 6 p.m. $20-$40. Ciel Gallery, 1519 Camden Road, Charlotte. 704-577-1254. www.cielcharlotte.com.

PROJECT ART AID GOES PINK Exhibition of original artwork from local artists presented by Project Art Aid in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. Full proceeds will benefit the Charlotte Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Fri., June 17, 6 p.m. $15. The Atrium, 401 S. Tryon St., 401 S. Tryon St., Charlotte.

PUDDING WRESTLING AT HARTIGAN'S IRISH PUB Fundraiser sponsored by the Charlotte Rollergirls with a pudding wrestling contest, as well as beerpong and corn hole. Fri., June 3, 7 p.m. $10. Hartigan's Irish Pub, 601 S. Cedar St., Charlotte. 704-347-1841. www.hartigans.com.

PURGATORY: SECOND CIRCLE - SINS OF LUST Single Cell Productions returns with its popular fetish show. Sat., Aug. 20, 8 p.m. $12-$15. Amos' Southend, 1423 South Tryon St, Charlotte. 704-377-6874. www.amossouthend.com.

SEVEN: AN EVENING OF MODERN DANCE Original dances performed by Viscera Dance Theatre members Annie Vereen and Jack Kirven. Sat., June 18, 12 a.m. Green Rice Gallery, 451 East 36th St., Charlotte. 704-344-0300. www.green-rice.com.

SPRING BENEFIT PERFORMACE Dance performances by students and guests for North Carolina Dance Theatre School. Thu., June 2, 7:30 p.m. $15-$50. North Carolina Dance Theatre, 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-0101. www.ncdance.org.

SPEAK UP YOUTH POETRY SLAM Monthly exhibition of young area performers, presented by SlamCharlotte and Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Open to all ages. Sun., June 19, 6 p.m. $5. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT BLAKENEY VILLAGE GREEN Jes Seda Group to perform. June 3-4, 7-10 p.m. Blakeney Village Green, Ardrey Kell & Rea Road, Charlotte.

TASTE OF CHARLOTTE Featuring food and beverages from a variety of restaurants, as well as entertainment. June 10, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; June 11, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; June 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free, but guests must purchase coins for food and beverages. Held in Uptown Charlotte along Tryon Street (from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to 6th Street). For more information, visit www.tasteofcharlotte.com.