March is Women’s History Month, and March 8th specifically is International Women’s Day. What better way to honor women of all ages than with a fun event in the Charlotte area? Here’s some to choose from:
- Charlotte Post Women’s HerStory Month: A monthlong series of live and hybrid conversations honoring women, every Tuesday during the month of March from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Featured women include Ayisha Cravotta, Dr. Monique Couvson, LaRita Barber, and Deborah Mann Gibbs. (Charlotte Mecklenburg West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28269)
- Art After Dark: Claiming Your Throne: This event celebrates the power, creativity, and leadership of Black Women, in collaboration with Better Luck TMRW. (Friday, March 6th at 7:00pm; Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202)
- The Independent Picture House’s Community Impact Film Series: Women’s Health: A vital topic not to be missed! This event includes a resource fair, poetry, yoga, and a film screening. (Saturday, March 7th from 10:00am-1:30pm; Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC)
- Resident Culture’s International Women’s Day: In addition to food and coffee, there’ll be music, speakers, and shopping with women-owned businesses. (Saturday, March 7th from 12:00pm-5:00pm; Resident Culture Brewing, 2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC)
- HER Legacy: Showcasing a Mix of Women Who Shaped R&B, Pop, and Hip-Hop: Come by and listen to some great music! (Sunday, March 8th from 2:00pm-6:00pm; Groovers Charlotte, 1510 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC)
- Movie Screening: The Disappearance of Miss Scott: In conjunction with the HB Gantt Center and Women’s History Month. Buy tickets on the IPH website. (Thursday, March 12th from 7:00pm-9:00pm, Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC 28213)
- Movie Screening: A League of Their Own: The quintessential movie of women showing that they can do anything men can do, highlighting the National Women’s Baseball League during World War II. (Friday, March 13th at 7:00pm; Carolina Theatre, 230 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202)
- Movie Screening: Mulan: The month of March will showcase strong women from around the world, including this Disney classic. (Saturday, March 14th at 7:00pm; Carolina Theater, 230 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202)
- Stateline Community Orchestra Concert: Wondrous Women: Two performances by the talented community orchestra in honor of Women’s History Month. (Friday, March 20th at 7:30pm at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC; Sunday, March 22nd at 3:00pm at Pineville United Methodist Church, Pineville, NC)
- Remember the Ladies: Living History Experience: A history experience dedicated to the women who shaped our nation. (Saturday, March 21st from 10:00am-4:00pm; Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC)
- No Man’s Land Festival: Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! Music, giveaways, photo ops, and a marketplace with 80+ women-owned businesses! Free to attend. (Saturday, March 21st from 11:00am-5:00pm; 1900 block of Camden Road, Charlotte, NC)
- Women and Girls in Astronomy: Hands-on activities and presentation to celebrate women in the field of astronomy. Free to attend. (Saturday, March 28th from 2:00pm-3:00pm; Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC)
