Matthews · this week
4 local spots in Matthews, and 1 listings this week. Uptown's museums are close together, so you can do two without getting soaked.
Tuesday · 8 PM · Nightlife
Charlotte Westies holds a weekly West Coast Swing night with lessons and a social dance at the Levine Senior Center in Matthews.
History museum
Local history museum run by the Matthews Historical Foundation in the 1879 Massey-Clark House downtown, with exhibits, docent-led tours and school programs.
232 N Trade St · Matthews
Community theatre
Nonprofit community theatre; upcoming shows include The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Dec 10–20, 2026) and Little Women, The Broadway Musical (Jan 21–Feb 7, 2027).
100 E McDowell St · Matthews
College art gallery
Central Piedmont Community College art gallery on the ground level of the Levine 2 building.
2800 Campus Ridge Rd · Matthews
Town arts center and gallery
Town arts center with a two-room upstairs gallery and a downstairs classroom studio that hosts art classes and free artist groups. The town asks visitors to call 704-321-7275 before coming, as hours are limited.
123 E. McDowell St. · Downtown Matthews
Matthews Heritage Museum (232 N Trade St), Matthews Playhouse (100 E McDowell St), Gorelick Gallery at Central Piedmont (Levine Campus) (2800 Campus Ridge Rd), McDowell Arts Center (123 E. McDowell St.).
Charlotte Westies Tuesday Night West Coast Swing at Levine Senior Center.