Gantt Center is holding a free screening of the classic 1943 film “Cabin in the Sky” as part of its ongoing classic Black cinema series.

Camp North End is hosting several holiday movies in the boileryard: 'The Gremlins' on Thursday night and 'Die Hard' on Friday night.

The Museum of Illusions opens uptown on Friday morning.

The Mint Museum’s new exhibit “Fashion Reimagined” opens Saturday with several accompanying events.

Hannibal Buress of “The Eric Andre Show” and “Broad City” headlines The Comedy Zone Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas.

Charlotte Ballet’s annual performance of 'The Nutcracker' begins this weekend at Belk Theater. A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.

Here’s a quick look at what else Glenn and Mahoney covered this week. You can listen to the full conversation above. “So you get Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and you can take their arrangement of Tchaikovsky's classic and just reimagine it in this beautifully done jazz orchestra style that still gets you in the holiday feeling, but really speaks to your soul.” “There's nothing like 'The Nutcracker' to make you say that it's the holidays and there's nothing like a new interpretation on it, especially when it comes to jazz,” Mahoney said. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 'Wonderful performances and stunning atmosphere.Ashley Mahoney of Axios Charlotte joins WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn on this installment of “Weekend in Entertainment.” If you’re a fan of The Nutcracker, you have a couple of options. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 'Absolutely amazing! Stellar performance by the musicians and great array of song pieces played. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 'Absolutely spectacular! I don’t think my attention wandered for a second! 10/10.' Variation II, 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'

'Greensleeves (What Child is This)' – Traditional.

'Ma’oz Tzur' – Traditional Hanukkah Song.

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