Community Calendar

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

Iconic New Orleans based Jazz Rockers Squirrel Nut Zippers will be taking fans on a magical, musical voyage to the birthplace of Jazz as they present Jazz from the Back O’ Town. The show explores the New Orleans Back O’ Town Jazz scene of the late 19th century through the Roaring Twenties as the Zippers provide a delightful view into this mystical era with reverent, yet exciting, renditions of such seminal classics as Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball,” Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” as well as favorites from their own catalog, adapted and arranged to more closely echo the sounds of 1920s New Orleans. Performed in era appropriate attire. The Platinum selling group has sold over three million albums to-date, with their watershed album, Hot (1996), making them a household name. Recorded in the heat of New Orleans, fueled by a smoldering mix of booze and a youthful hunger to unlock the secrets of old-world jazz, this pivotal release was just the beginning for the band.

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

Artist: Savannah Harmon
Set the tone for your week with Live Music Tuesdays at Moxy. 🎶 Catch Savannah Harmon from 6–8 PM every Tuesday, serving up the perfect soundtrack for cocktails, skyline views, and midweek vibes.

Lightning Bolt play with abandon that is unmatched and remarkably undiluted since the
duo’s formation 25 years ago. They are often called one of the loudest rock outfits in
existence, both on record and on (or famously, oB) the stage. Brian Gibson creates sounds
that are unexpected and remarkably varied with his virtuosic bass playing and his inventive
approach to the instrument, centered around melody rather than rhythm. The dizzying fury
of Brian Chippendale’s drums twist from primal patterns into disorienting break beats as
his distorted, looped, and echoing vocals weave more melody into the mayhem. Amidst
the fray there has always been shreds of a pop songs discernible in the eye of every
Lightning Bolt song. For their seventh full length, Sonic Citadel, Gibson and Chippendale
have done the daring, stripping away some of the distortion mask to reveal the naked pop
forms as never before. Their relentless energy, inventiveness and, unrestrained joy still drive
their songs, pulling you in and compelling you to bounce and yes, even sing along.

Over their career Lightning Bolt’s incomparable sound has been built on the ebb and flow
between the power of raw, unbridled simplicity and a boundless, childlike sense of wonder.
Sonic Citadel marks the duo’s most varied and diverse work since their seminal album
Wonderful Rainbow, exploring a large breadth of emotions between and within each song.
Gibson and Chippendale again recorded with Seth Manchester at the esteemed Machines
With Magnets to capture the abandon of their music with clarity and Gibson’s incredible
dynamic range clearly to make the record as visceral an experience as their live
performances. The pummeling “Blow To The Head” and swirling “Van Halen 2049” bookend
the album with two of the most ferocious songs in the band’s catalogue, with the former
built as a Black Pus (Brian Chippendale’s solo outlet) track on steroids. In stark contrast,
songs like “Don Henley In The Park,” and “All Insane” take on almost conventional pop
shapes despite being entirely spontaneous pieces crafted in the studio. “Hüsker Dön’t” too
defies expectations as one of the poppiest songs in their discography with a chugging but
clear chord progression and some of Chippendale’s least distorted vocals. These wildly
varying approaches are a testament to the duo’s immeasurable capacity to explore new
sonic territory organically, and largely through improvisation.

The impact that Lightning Bolt has had on underground music since its inception is
immense, and remains pervasive beyond any genre tag that has been attached to them.
Sonic Citadel is the work of band unafraid to challenge themselves, unbound by
expectations, joyfully defiant, and possessed of the same inventive curiosity which set
them apart on day one and is unmatched still 25 years later.

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitation at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western North Carolina.

The artistic spirit of Southern Appalachia, deeply rooted in its stunning natural environment, will be on full display. From the intricate details of pottery to the masterful craftsmanship of woodworking, the exhibition will feature 60 pieces spanning a diverse range of traditional mediums, including fiber art, printmaking, metalworking (including jewelry), and basketry. This celebration of local artistry comes at a crucial time, as Hurricane Helene impacted many artists. Artists participating are from the central and western sections of BRNHA’s 25-county footprint, encompassing the NC mountains and the Qualla Boundary.

Playing John Prine / Americana

Welcome to Pilates on the Patio! Join us for a rejuvenating outdoor workout session at Moxy Charlotte. Get ready to stretch, strengthen, and relax in the fresh air while enjoying the city views. Lauren, a Pilates instructor with local gym, MOTION Fitness, will guide you through a series of Pilates exercises designed to improve your flexibility and core strength set to the backdrop of the Charlotte skyline and pump-you-up music.
1 hour Pilates class
Welcome cocktail + small bites
Moxy water bottle
Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and energize your body in a fun and social setting. Grab your mat and water bottle, and come join us for a fantastic workout experience!

Challenge yourself while drinking beer! Teams of up to 6 can compete for fantastic prizes. Join us in the taproom every Wednesday from 7-9. Bring a phone!