Heritage Festival and Comic Conventions Highlight Charlotte’s Saturday

Community and Cultural Celebrations

The Queen City is buzzing this Saturday, February 28, 2026, with a diverse slate of events ranging from significant cultural celebrations to long-standing community traditions. Whether you are looking for a deep dive into local history, a chance to hunt for rare collectibles, or a night of world-class performing arts, today’s schedule offers something for everyone.

• African-American Heritage Festival: Hosted at the Charlotte Museum of History from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this annual event explores the theme "Red, White, Blue, and Black." Attendees can enjoy a full day of hands-on workshops, historic building tours, and live painting. A highlight of the day is the genealogy panel, where families can learn how to trace their military history. The festival is free to the public and includes various local vendors and food trucks.
• Charlotte Mini-Con: Fans of graphic novels and vintage collectibles should head to Blume Studios for the return of Charlotte’s longest-running comic book convention. Opening at 10:00 a.m., the event features a massive Artists Alley and vintage comic dealers from across the country. It is a prime opportunity to meet industry favorites face-to-face and browse rare editions.
• Charlotte Card Show: Taking place at the Park Expo Conference Center, this is North Carolina’s largest sports card show. Join thousands of collectors and enthusiasts for a weekend of treasure hunting for rare cards and sports memorabilia.

Theater and Performing Arts

Charlotte's theater district is in full swing today with several high-profile productions and family-friendly orchestral performances.

• MJ: The Musical: The moonwalk returns to the Belk Theater with performances today at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This high-energy production takes audiences back to the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, featuring signature hits like "Thriller" and "Beat It" while exploring Michael Jackson's creative process.
• Charlotte Ballet presents "Boundless": At the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance, the Charlotte Ballet offers a captivating program featuring the mischievous "Kamuyot" and a world-premiere work by choreographer Nicole Vaughan-Diaz.
• Charlotte Symphony: Beethoven Lives Upstairs: For a family-oriented morning, the Knight Theater hosts this theatrical symphony concert at 11:00 a.m., which brings the life and music of Beethoven to the stage in an engaging, narrative format for all ages.

Live Music and Festivals

• An Evening with Chris Botti: The Grammy-winning trumpeter performs tonight at Middle C Jazz. With sets scheduled for 6:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., Botti offers an intimate night of masterfully blended jazz and pop in the heart of Uptown.
• Queen City Lemon Drop Music Festival: This indoor event at Blush CLT runs from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., offering a relaxed afternoon of music, local vibes, and specialty mixologist drinks.
• Lift Every Voice and Sing: The Carolina Theatre hosts this powerful musical celebration tonight at 8:00 p.m., highlighting significant contributions to the American musical landscape.