
Live Events @ TLR
Here you will find all the events at The Long Room that are open to the public. From concerts to comedy, dancing to drama, there is always something worth seeing at The Long Room!
If you have booked a public-facing event with us and would like it to be listed here, fill out the form below, and we will publish it.

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only



Fannie Mae's Hang Suite
The next Hang Suite is a Juneteenth celebration of Black freedom, joy, and the sounds of the diaspora. From R&B to Afrobeat, and soulful conversation, we’re honoring who we are, where we come from, and where we’re going. A celebration. A remembrance. A homecoming.

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

Artist Victor Callender Returns!
Join us for TLR’s original Artist in Residence, Victor Callender when he returns with a brand new art show featuring all original works!


Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

Tango Workshop with Karen Jaffe
Special guest teacher from Asheville Karen Jaffe teaches Follow Technique for Everyone!

Tango Workshop With Karen Jaffe
Tango Workshop - Deep Fundamental Technique
No matter what your level or experience it’s ALWAYS a good practice to refresh and review the FUNDAMENTALS.
You can expect a little of all of this;
Technique for Intentional Walking
The 3 C’s- Exercises to improve Connection, Comfort and Clarity.
How to create more dynamic movement through Tension and Release
Finding an “Intelligent Embrace”
Exploring crossed and parallel systems
Basics for turning
Understanding default patterns
Promotion of active following
LOTS of exercises to work on concepts!No matter what your level or experience it’s ALWAYS a good practice to
refresh and review the FUNDAMENTALS.
They are the SUPER IMPORTANT building blocks for ALL the other movements you will do.
You can expect a little of all of this;
Technique for Intentional Walking
The 3 C’s- Exercises to improve Connection, Comfort and Clarity.
How to create more dynamic movement through Tension and Release
Finding an “Intelligent Embrace”
Exploring crossed and parallel systems
Basics for turning
Understanding default patterns
Promotion of active following
LOTS of exercises to work on concepts!
CLICK HERE for more details - coming soon!

Tango Brunch
Our monthly Sunday Brunch Milonga is back!
Every last Sunday of the month at The Long Room
Fully Catered Brunch by One Catering!
Unlimited Specialty Coffee by Pertinacious Coffee
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Only $30!
CLICK HERE to reserve your place!

Una Noche Entre Suenos
The Long Room Presents
Una Noche Entre Suenos - “A Night Among Dreams”


Recital Featuring Soprano Melinda Whittington Bugaiski
In collaboration with EastCoast Entertainment, Melinda will be presenting a mixed program of opera, jazz, and ragtime selections with fabulous pianists Daria Ruzhynska and Ethan Uslan! Grab a drink and enjoy one of Charlotte's best intimate venues!

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

Trope Bookshop Book Signing
Join one of Charlotte’s hottest new businesses, Trope Bookshop, for a book signing event! Details to come soon. Visit https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop/ for the latest info.

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

Anywhere Music Student Piano Recital
Join Kate Bankston and music studio Anywhere Music for their spring student recital! More details coming soon at https://www.anywheremusicplaymore.com

Purpose CLT - May-di Gras
The MAY-Di Gras Adult Prom, hosted at The Long Room on Memorial Day Weekend, combines Mardi Gras vibes with prom fun. Enjoy live music, themed cocktails, photo ops, and a Prom King & Queen crowning. It's a night of interactive entertainment, dancing, and celebrating in style for adults 21+.

Fannie Mae's Hang Suite
Join DJ Fannie Mae for a special Friday evening edition of her wildly popular Hang Suite! More details to come.
Tickets will be live soon at djfanniemae.com
Come vibe with us!

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

Tango Brunch
Our monthly Sunday Brunch Milonga is back!
Every last Sunday of the month at The Long Room
Fully Catered Brunch by One Catering!
Unlimited Specialty Coffee by Pertinacious Coffee
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Only $30!
CLICK HERE to reserve your place!

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only
TLR Presents - May Music Night
Join us for our exciting monthly music series featuring both Charlotte-based and touring artists! Our evening always features two acts - the opening act plays for 30 minutes, and the main act plays for 45 minutes. The concert is designed to give you maximum enjoyment while still ending early enough that you don’t have to stay up late on a weeknight! We will announce our two artists for May very soon! Stay tuned…
Tickets: $15, available at the door

Sophisticated Sounds
Hosted by Geometrix Events in collaboration with Zack Poe and Wob Ross, this show is sure to sell out! Visit @geometrixevents on Instagram for all details, or click https://posh.vip/e/sophisticated-sounds-secret-headliner

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT (Copy) (Copy)
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

Not Just A Party
DTCare Presents:
NOT JUST A PARTY
Music. Art. Impact.
Join nonprofit DTCare and artist Ralph Siman for an incredible evening of dance, music and art raising money for the artisans and their families supported by DTCare while promoting and selling the work of Ralph Ziman and the Casspir Project/Afrika 47 project.

Heidi Kirschner Art Show
Join Heidi Kirschner for her solo exhibit! This event is free and open to the public. https://www.instagram.com/heidikirschnerart/

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT (Copy)
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

C.E.I. Graduation - 2025 Spring Cohort
Charlotte Is Creative 2025 Spring Cohort Graduation

Tango Brunch
Our monthly Sunday Brunch Milonga is back!
Every last Sunday of the month at The Long Room
Fully Catered Brunch by One Catering!
Unlimited Specialty Coffee by Pertinacious Coffee
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Only $30!
CLICK HERE to reserve your place!

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only

Fannie Mae's Hang Suite
On April 22, we’re bringing the Hang Suite to the Queen City for a night of 90s R&B, candlelight, and conversation.
This one’s for the ones who grew up in the era of love songs, slow jams, and simpler times.
We’re exploring the music that shaped us—and the joy, spirit, and soul of growing up in the 90s.
Tickets are live at djfanniemae.com
Come vibe with us.

Tango Wednesday with Tango CLT
Join Tango CLT every Wednesday evening for a delightful evening of social Argentine tango!
No partner or experience necessary!
https://www.tangoclt.com/practica
Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Beg/Int Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Practica 8:30 - 11 PM
$20 for class(es) & practica
$15 practica only