Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.
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RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENTS OUT OF THIS WORLD FEB. 1-5 • SPECTRUM CENTER (FORMERLY TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA) Prepare to blast off on an intergalactic adventure for space-age family fun! Children of all ages can take the helm to join the Circus Space Fleet on a heroic quest of good versus evil that will let imaginations run wild, with unexpected surprises and thrills at every turn. timewarnercablearena.com five TO TRY THE PIANO GUYS FEB. 22 • OVENS AUDITORIUM Now is your chance to see this internet sensation in person. The Piano Guys found fame through making music videos, including an innovative, 10-handed version of One Directions' "What Makes You Beautiful." It's the Piano Guys' highly original blend of classical music with pop that made them go viral and left fans begging for more. ovensauditorium.com CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FEB. 21-25 • BOJANGLES' COLISEUM & SPECTRUM CENTER (FORMERLY TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA) The 2017 CIAA Basketball Tournament hits the court for five event-filled days in the Queen City, giving fans access to 22 action-packed games, live performances and more. In between cheering on collegiate hoop stars, fans can get down at an Old-school Skate Party, Step Show Throwdown and Step Show Stepoff as part of the week's celebrations. ciaatournament.org CHARLOTTE CHECKERS PUBLIC SKATE FEB. 9 • BOJANGLES' COLISEUM A treasured tradition, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority and Charlotte Checkers once again invite fans to skate alongside their favorite players on the ice at Bojangles' Coliseum, home of the Checkers. bojanglescoliseum.com QUEEN CITY BREWERS FESTIVAL FEB. 4 • THE UNDERGROUND & THE FILLMORE CHARLOTTE AT AVIDXCHANGE MUSIC FACTORY Tap into Charlotte's craft beer scene for a cause. Sample brews from more than two dozen breweries that call the Queen City home. Proceeds benefit ACEing Autism, a non-profit organization that uses the sport of tennis to improve the lives of children affected by autism spectrum disorders. qcbrewfest.com DISCOVERY PLACE NATURE'S NEW PLANETARIUM NOW OPEN • DISCOVERY PLACE NATURE The planetarium at Discovery Place Nature is now open. Blast off to the moon for some lunar exploration, orbit the earth or learn to find constellations in one of four 20-minute planetarium shows. This unique educational experience is a treat for all ages and is included in admission. discoveryplacenature.org PLUS one PHOTO COURTESY OF RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PHOTO BY DUANE JONES PHOTO BY ERIC GADDY PHOTO COURTESY OF AEG LIVE PHOTO COURTESY OF DISCOVERY PLACE NATURE 6 FEBRUARY 2017