Festival in the Park returns to Freedom Park on Friday, September 21^st, through Sunday, September 23^th, 2012. This popular festival, in its 48^th year, has grown to include more than 1,000 entertainers on several stages.
When: Friday, September 21 – 4 pm– 9:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Age: Family-Friendly

Tommy Davidson’s excep­tional range from stand-up com­edy and act­ing to ver­sa­tile music abil­ity have earned him a rep­u­ta­tion as an extra­or­di­nary per­former. Best known as one of the orig­i­nal stars of the hit tele­vi­sion show In Liv­ing Color, Tommy’s reach is built on the show’s and its stars ground­break­ing and inno­v­a­tive talent.
When: Friday, Sept. 21, 8p.m. & 10:15 p.m.
Price: $20-$22.50
Age: 18 & up

The UNC Charlotte Center City building often referred to as “The Stack of Books,” will come alive on Saturday September 22, 2012! National Poetry Slam Master Boris Rogers, a UNC Charlotte Alumnus, will emcee this interactive afternoon. The UNC Charlotte Center City Community Day Celebration will include the UNC Charlotte mascot NORM The NINER, local DJ’s, the band VESS, La Raza radio station, B-boy exhibition(s), Art, Cutting Edge Performances, Cultural and Departmental demonstration stations. New this year will be a ‘Center City Scavenger Hunt’ that will take participants throughout the eleven floors to experience the new Lona– Frey art collection, as well as, the premiere of the Center City Piñata’!
When: Saturday September 22, 2012 from 12–6:30pm. (rain or shine)
Cost: FREE
Age: Family-Friendly

CLT Hip Hop show featuring Luca Brazi & Stereoloud. DJ spinning all night.
When: Saturday, Sept. 22, Door’s open at 8p.m., Show Starts at 9p.m.
Cost: $5
Age: 18 & Up

Festival in the Park returns to Freedom Park on Friday, September 21^st, through Sunday, September 23^th, 2012. This popular festival, in its 48^th year, has grown to include more than 1,000 entertainers on several stages.
When: Sunday, September 23 – 11 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Age: Family-Friendly

“Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone: a comedy tonight!” Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.
When: Sunday, Sept. 23, 2:30pm
Cost: $25
Age: N/A