CULTURE BLOCKS
Culture Blocks connects communities with responsive arts, science, and history experiences close to where residents live. The program engages with creative individuals and organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, and/or history to present programs in specific geographic areas. Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County, supports cultural experiences that are planned with resident involvement and/or take place at libraries, recreation centers, parks, and relevant community spaces.
All the events, classes, and workshops listed below are FREE thanks to the generous financial support of Mecklenburg County.
Before you head out — double-check the details. We do our best to keep everything accurate and up to date, but plans can change, and occasionally, we might miss something. We recommend confirming events directly with the venue or organizer before attending.
BECOME A PROVIDER
Interested in offering free arts, culture or history programs? Learn how to apply and become a Culture Blocks provider.
Please note: As of 2025, creative individuals and nonprofits must use different applications and follow separate submission requirements. Submitting the wrong form will result in disqualification.
If you have questions, email us at: cultureblocks@artsandscience.org
upcoming PROGRAMS AND events
Events
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Unleash Your Creativity: Adult Acrylic Panting Workshop
Ivory Baker Recreation Center 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, United StatesPresented by LaDara Fine Art When: January 28 (5 - 6:15pm) Where: Ivory/Baker Recreation Center (1920 Stroud Park Ct, Charlotte,...
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Senior Ballet
Northern Regional Rec Center 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC, United StatesPresented by Charlotte Ballet When: Mondays, Jan. 5 - Dec. 7 (3:15pm) Where: Northern Regional Recreation Center (18121 Old Statesville...
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Afro-Brazilian Fitness
Ivory Baker Recreation Center 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, United StatesPresented by Charlotte Ballet When: Mondays, Jan. 5 - May 18 (6pm) Where: Ivory/Baker Recreation Center (1920 Stroud Park Ct,...
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Cardio Drumming and Tap Abilities Classes
Belle Johnston Community Center 1000 Johnston Dr., Pineville, NC, United StatesPresented by Ignite Dance Productions When: Tuesdays from January 6 through June 30 (no classes April 7th) Where: Belle Johnston...
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Senior Dance
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center 943 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, United StatesPresented by Charlotte Ballet When: Tuesdays, Jan. 6 – Dec. 8 (11am) Where: Sugaw Creek Recreation Center (943 W Sugar...
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Soulful Moves: African Diaspora Dance & Wellness
University City Library 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC, United StatesPresented by Moving Spirits When: January through March (5-7pm) Where: University City Regional Library (5528 Waters Edge Vlg Dr, Charlotte,...
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Unleash Your Creativity: Teen Mixed Media Workshop
Ivory Baker Recreation Center 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, United StatesPresented by LaDara Fine Art When: February 3 (6pm) Where: Ivory/Baker Recreation Center (1920 Stroud Park Ct, Charlotte, NC 28206)...
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Chair Movement and Dance for Seniors
Mallard Creek Recreation Center 2530 Johnston Oehler Rd., Charlotte, NC, United StatesPresented by Movement Migration When: Various dates Where: Mallard Creek Recreation Center (2530 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269) Join...
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Paint With Me: Art Classes
Cornelius Library 21105 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC, United StatesPresented by Janeva Tyree When: Select dates from January 21 - April 29 (5 - 7pm) Where: Cornelius Library (21105...
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Preschool Ballet Classes
Mallard Creek Recreation Center 2530 Johnston Oehler Rd., Charlotte, NC, United StatesPresented by Ignite Dance Productions When: From January 8 through May 21 (no class April 9th) Where: Mallard Creek Recreation...
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Adult Ballet Classes
Mallard Creek Recreation Center 2530 Johnston Oehler Rd., Charlotte, NC, United StatesPresented by Ignite Dance Productions When: Thursdays from January 8 through May 21 (no class April 9th) Where: Mallard Creek...
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Senior Dance (Thursdays)
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center 943 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, United StatesPresented by Charlotte Ballet When: Thursdays, Jan. 8 - Dec. 10 (11am) Where: Sugaw Creek Recreation Center (943 W Sugar...
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