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Volunteers are an essential part of the work done by International House. The first step to volunteering is to join an upcoming Mission Tour to learn more about this organization. The next one will be held on Thursday, July 11 from 6-7 PM.
Explore the space, meet the community, and learn more about the exciting opportunities for you to get involved with our international community here in Charlotte. Meet the Executive Director, Autumn Weil, and learn about IH and the different ways to get involved. You’re welcome to bring a guest with you!
For more information and to register, visit
https://www.ihclt.org/volunteer
Community Events
In present-day Oklahoma, a young Cherokee lawyer defends the inherent jurisdiction of the Cherokee Nation in the U.S. Supreme Court. In doing so, she must wrestle with the actions of her ancestors. Alternating between the 1830s and present-day America, this epic story examines the fateful treaty that divided the Cherokee Nation’s lands and the painful repercussions descendants still live with today. Sovereignty deftly weaves this complicated political history with personal identity and truth-bearing.
Isn’t it time for a little JOY? “Dauntless: An Ode to 2916” combines theatre, immersive art installations, and music to explore joy as a community shield and a weapon.
The show invites you to explore rituals of joy that float through the history of 2916 Parkway Avenue in Charlotte from 1933 to 2026. Follow the life of Martha’s Daughter and her family. See how joy keeps them together over the decades, even in times of trouble – from birthday parties to dancing in the kitchen at midnight. Immerse yourself in the joy of the big and little moments that bind us and find your own joy along the way.
During this 55-minute show, you’ll walk through an Enderly Park home with just nine other audience members. The performance and show environment will surround you, blurring the lines between audience and participant. Don’t miss this intimate, immersive theatrical experience that promises to wrap you up in that joyful feeling.
For tickets and showtimes, click HERE
Can technology help shape a more equitable future? Join MacArthur Fellow and visionary scholar Ruha Benjamin for a compelling conversation about the intersection of artificial intelligence, creativity, race, and social change. Drawing on her groundbreaking work, Benjamin challenges us to rethink who technology serves and to imagine a future in which innovation advances equity for all.
As part of the Gantt Center’s ongoing exploration of art, culture, and technology, this timely event offers insightful perspectives on the forces shaping our world and inspires bold ideas for the future. Don’t miss this evening of insight and dialogue on one of our time’s most important issues.
Join us for the Community Impact Film Series event focused on Animal Welfare. This free community program brings together film, dialogue, and community resources to educate, engage, and empower attendees. The evening will include a film screening, a panel discussion featuring community leaders and subject-matter experts, and a resource fair connecting participants with local organizations and service opportunities.
10:00–10:30 AM: Resource Fair
10:30–10:40 AM: Opening Remarks
10:40 AM–10:50 AM: Short Film: My Duduś (8.35min.)
10:55–12:55 PM: Feature Film: Listers (120min.)
1:00–1:40 PM: Panel Discussion
1:45–2:30 PM: Resource Fair
This session provides an overview of Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy’s (AISP) “Toolkit for Centering Racial Equity Throughout Data Integration (2025)”. Whether you’re a case worker, data professional, or a community leader – you’ll leave with actionable strategies to center racial equity at every stage of your data work. The Toolkit was created through a participatory action research process with dozens of authors and contributors.
The event is free but registration is required. Register HERE.
No Country for Mothers is a feature documentary that examines the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and challenges the polarized narratives that have come to define it. At the center of the film is a simple but urgent question: how did motherhood become a battleground—and who is actually being left behind?
The film will be followed by a moderated discussion.
This event is free but registration is required
One Saturday each month, International House sponsors an international meet-n-greet at International House called the People of the World series. We feature a different cultural group living right here in Charlotte, every month. This event offers a chance for community members to learn about IH and the work we do, while also learning about a new culture.
Register here.
Internationally renowned Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz will present a free public lecture as part of Handwork 2026 and Potters Market at the Mint. Known for his groundbreaking work in pottery, fashion, and contemporary Indigenous art, Ortiz brings a bold and influential perspective through his work.
The program is presented as part of Craft in America’s national celebration of creativity during America’s 250th anniversary, honoring the enduring legacy and future of American craft, and the Mint’s 20th anniversary celebration of Potters Market at the Mint also happening September 26.
Get your household ready for a new money mindset! This interactive and family-oriented program will teach you budgeting, saving, credit, investing, assets, taxes and more! Plus, each workshop offers a youth-tailored format for kids to join. Participants who complete the full cohort will receive financial incentives! For more information and to register, click HERE.
One Saturday each month, International House sponsors an international meet-n-greet at International House called the People of the World series. We feature a different cultural group living right here in Charlotte, every month. This event offers a chance for community members to learn about IH and the work we do, while also learning about a new culture.
Register here.
Recurring Events
“Unmasked” at the Harvey B. Gantt Center
Charlotte City Council Meetings
The Community Book Read
Open books. Open minds.
Each year, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library hosts a big, exciting, community-wide book club known as Community Read.
Everyone in the community can participate: read a book, share perspectives, attend a program, engage on social media and build a stronger community together. #communityread2019
Community Read 2019 is presented by Bank of America, with additional support from Foundation For The Carolinas and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation.
When we join together with a diverse group of people, voices and experiences, the differences that define us as individuals create synergy and energy. Our community is stronger when we each have the knowledge, skills and courage to work for change.
Learn more about the resources that CBI provides as we work to increase both the understanding and advancement of equity in our community.
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From thrilling community events to moving cultural experiences, Charlotte invites us to wake up,
interrupt, and step up in many ways. We’d love to hear what things you do!
