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Theme park is celebrating its 30th season. More than 100 acres with more than 100 rides, shows and attractions for all ages. Rollercoasters, thrill rides, water rides, Animation Station children's area, Scooby Doo's Haunted Mansion. New for 2002 are Meteor Attack, Cyber Says (virtual reality adventure) rollercoaster Ricochet and the Carolina Boardwalk area that celebrates the Carolinas' coasts. Plus 13-acre Water Works water park. Weekends only through June 2; daily operation June 3-August 9. Opens daily at 10am but closing times vary. Admission is $39.99 for adults; $27.99 for children & seniors.
RAGGS KIDS CLUB BANDSpirit Square, 704-347-0574 or 704-372-7400, www.raggs.com
The band kicks off its "Pawsuuup! Tour" here in Charlotte. Shows are June 6-7 at 2pm and 7pm and June 8 at 11am, 2pm, and 7pm. Tickets range from $15-$18. To purchase tickets call 704-372-1000.
SECOND WEEK FILM SERIESThe Manor Theatre, 609 Providence Road, 704-414-2355, www.charlottefilmsociety.com
June 14-20 Donnie Darko, Fat Girl (A ma soeur), The Son's Room (La stanza del figlio, and Time of Favor (Ha-Hesder). Showtimes vary, for more information see website.
SUMMER HEAT FILM SERIESCharlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, 704-568-1774, www.charlottemuseum.org.
Films that reveal Hollywood's take on life in the South. Films begin at 2pm, tickets are $3 and include drink and popcorn.
June 23 Cat on a Hot Tin RoofUNIVERSOUL CIRCUSCharlotte Coliseum, 100 Paul Buck Boulevard, 704-522-6500, www.charlottecoliseum.com
June 28-July 7 Using classic R & B, hip-hop, gospel, salsa, and jazz as a powerful music backdrop, UniverSoul Circus amazes the audience with a sensational lineup of outstanding circus performers from all over the world. Tickets range from $16.50-$30.
WESTERN FILM FAIR University Hilton, Harris Boulevard at I-85, 704-694-4591, http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/coconut/2020/index.htm
June 26-30 The 25th annual fair features films running continuously from 10am-midnight, a memorabilia room, panel discussions, daily autograph & photo sessions with the stars. Expected guests include Gary Collins, Alex Cord, Peggy Stewart, Steve Mitchell, Johnny Duncan, Brad Slaven, Barry Corbin, Kathie Browne and Jean Porter. Entertainment by Gordie Peer and The LeGardes. Admission: $60/3-day pass; $75/3-day pass for married couples; $20/daily pass; $5/person after 5pm.
MUSICAMOS' SOUTHEND1423 S. Tryon Street, 704-377-6874, www.amossouthend.com
June 1 Jupiter Coyote
June 14 Mother's Finest
June 29 Jennifer Nettles Band
BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER130 N. Tryon Street, 704-372-1000
June 6 Fourplay featuring Bob James, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason and Nathan East
CAROWINDS PALADIUM
Carowinds Boulevard, 704-588-2600, 803-548-5300, 800-888-4386, www.carowinds.com
June 1 Crossfire: Newsboys, Nicole C. Mullen & more
June 23 O-Town w/ LFO
June 29 Shout: Third Day, Skillet & more
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY POPSSymphony Park, SouthPark at the corner of Morrison Boulevard & Barclay Downs, 704-972-2000, www.charlottesymphony.org. Preludes start at 7pm, concert at 8:15pm. Free. Bring your own picnic.
June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY POPS704-972-2000, www.charlottesymphony.org. Preludes start at 7pm, concert at 8:15pm. Free.
June 8 Duke Power Energy Explorium, Lake Norman
June 13 & 27 Stumptown Park, Matthews
June 22 Legion Park, CorneliusCRICKET ARENA2700 E. Independence Boulevard, 704-372-3600, www.charlottecoliseum.com
June 16 Concierto con Martin Valverde (3pm)
June 25 Incubus w/ Phantom Park
DIXIE'S TAVERN(Parking Lot) 301 E. 7th Street, 704-374-1700
June 21 3rd Annual OysterFest w/ Cowboy Mouth, Rory Lewis Band & more
DOUBLE DOOR218 E. Independence Boulevard, 704-376-1446, www.doubledoorinn.com
June 1 Bernard Allison
June 6 Harper
June 7 Belmont Playboys
June 21 Anthony Gomes
June 22 Sapphire: The Uppity Blues Women
June 28 Bob Margolin
June 29 Hadden SayersDAVIDSON CONCERTS ON THE GREEN Show is on Sunday evening from 6-8pm on the town green. Free. For more information see the concert website at www.concertsonthegreen.com.
June 9 A tribute to the musicals of Richard Rodgers by the Davidson Village Orchestra. Featuring songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, and Oklahoma.
THE EVENING MUSE3227 N. Davidson Street, 704-376-3737, www.theeveningmuse.com
June 1 Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion w/ Randolph Lewis
June 15 David LaMotte w/ Jennifer Daniels
FAT CITY3127 N. Davidson Street, 704-343-0240, www.fatcitydeli.com
June 1 East Coast Brewgrass BBQ w/ Larry Keel Experience, Cast Iron Filter, Smokin' Grass, Barefoot Manner, Moonshine Racers and more. (Concert will benefit Hospice of Charlotte.)
June 7 Russ Wilson & his Mighty, Mighty Men
June 20 Polyplush Cats
June 22 Jets To Brazil
NATIONAL GUARD AMORY4200 Yorkmont Road, 803-985-5431, www.iguanasound.com
June 29 Carolina Music Showcase w/ Shiver, Mindspill, System Conflict, Astrid Haven, Idel, Low-Down Blues Unit, Djinn and more
NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE 511 E. 36th Street, 704-358-9298, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
June 15 David Wilcox
