Join Qnotes for an evening of community and conversation at VisArt Video.
Qnotes Connect brings the people behind Qnotes together with the people who read, support and inspire our work. Whether you’re a longtime reader, a Press Club member, new to Qnotes or simply looking to connect with Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community, we’d love to meet you.
Come mingle with Qnotes staff and writers, meet other members of the community and tell us what you think about the stories we’ve covered and what you want to see from us next. We’ll share a little about what Qnotes has been working on and what’s ahead, while leaving plenty of time to hang out, explore VisArt and connect with one another.
VisArt will have popcorn, bar snacks, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages available, along with its regular café menu. Guests will also have a chance to browse VisArt’s movie collection and merchandise on a night the nonprofit is normally closed.
Plus, one attendee will win a set of Apple AirPods.
Qnotes Connect is free to attend, but registration is encouraged so we can get an idea of how many people will be joining us.
You read us. Come meet us.
Details
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr.)
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