The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening.
The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts are free to visit every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Mint Museum Uptown
- Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
- Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (but not Apr. 29 or M ay 6)
Please note that the Gantt Center will be closed from April 28 until May 8 to prepare for its summer exhibit.
Please check on the individual museums’ websites and social media pages to make sure that there are no changes in schedule.
In addition, there will free entertainment or educational programming at one of the museums.
Wednesday Night Live Special Programming
These events are free but some might require registration.
Sweetgrass and Gullah Heritage
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Mint Museum Uptown
Free
A Wednesday Night Live conversation with artists Mary Jackson, Stoney Jackson, and Corey Alston honoring the tradition of sweetgrass basketry and Gullah culture. Through storytelling and dialogue, the artists reflect on lineage, material, and the living traditions that continue to shape their work today. Cash bar opens at 5:30 PM and galleries are open until 9 PM.
Slam Charlotte
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Bechtler Museum
Free
Join a poetry writing workshop led by Slam Charlotte, designed to spark creativity and strengthen your voice. Inspired by David McGee: The Griot and the Nightingale, the session will feature live performances from local spoken word artists, offering insight into the craft. Participants will also have time to write, reflect, and refine their own work. The evening culminates in an open showcase where guests are invited to share their works.
Baran Dance x MOA Performance
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
7 to 7:30 p.m.
Mint Museum Uptown
Free
As part of Wednesday Night Live, the Mint Museum Uptown presents Baran Dance x MOA, a dynamic live dance performance in the museum’s atrium. Taking place during the Mint’s free evening hours, this 30-minute performance features Baran Dance alongside live music, activating the space through movement, rhythm, and collaboration.
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