Looking to get out into the community this week?

From a community dialogue about the concept of home to a walking tour, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Charlotte this week. Read on for a rundown.

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On The Table CLT — Finding Home

From the event description:

In partnership with the On the Table CLT citywide initiative, Divinity Affairs and Packard Place are teaming up to provide a forum for the community to have a voice and represent your family, your neighborhood or whatever perspective you'd like to share. This year's topic is focused on finding home — what you consider to be home, and how you define migration and immigration. You are invited to join us, have candid dialogue, make new friends, widen your lens and collaborate on actions we can take to improve our community, one step at a time.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, noon-1:30 p.m.
Where: Packard Place, 222 S. Church St., #100
Price: Free
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Wine Down Wednesday

From the event description:

Join hostess Onya Nerves for Wine Down Wednesday... Your admission includes front row access to our amazing cast of drag queens where you can indulge in a delicious selection of food from the talented cooks at Mellow Mushroom. Our house DJ will keeping the party going from 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.- Thursday, Oct. 24, 12 a.m.
Where: Mellow Mushroom, 255 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Price: $10
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National Lights on Afterschool at Firm Foundations: Afterschool Matters for Teens

From the event description:

Since October 2000, Lights On Afterschool has been celebrated nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities. We invite you to come hear about the work that Firm Foundations is doing after school and... join us for an open discussion on what our youth in Charlotte need after school — specifically youth in middle and high school. In addition to having a discussion about the needs, our goal is to initiate partnerships and create solutions among the agencies and community leaders present.

When: Thursday, Oct. 24, noon-1 p.m.
Where: Firm Foundations: IMPACT Center, 210 Arrowhead Road, Suite O3
Price: Free
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Let's Mingle with Opera Carolina and Tony Quiros, Brand Ambassador for Chima Steakhouse

From the event description:

Let’s Mingle is an exciting opportunity to network with other professionals who work in and around Uptown Charlotte... Enjoy live music performed by guitarist, Reinaldo, bar specials and complimentary appetizers with the the purchase of a drink in the beautiful Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.

When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 139 S. Tryon St.
Price: Free
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Walking Tour at Camp North End

From the event description:

The Camp North End team will lead an hour-long stroll through the highlights of this 75-acre, historic industrial site. You'll have the opportunity to see inside a former Model T factory and US Army Quartermaster Depot, while learning more about future plans for one of the nation's largest adaptive reuse projects. After the tour, stick around for Friday night activity in the Boileryard with live music, cold drinks, a food truck and plenty of swing benches for relaxing.

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 5-6 p.m.
Where: Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Ave.
Price: Free
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