Featured Events in Union in August, 2024 (July Updated)

Get ready to experience the unforgettable Jamey Johnson: What A View Tour at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 2, 2024. This exceptional event will showcase some of Jamey Johnson's greatest hits, including timeless classics like "High Cost of Living" and "In Color." The concert will kick off at 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28206, promising an evening filled with soulful melodies and heart-wrenching lyrics. From "Can't Cash My Checks" to "Give it Away," each song will transport you to a place where music speaks louder than words. Don't miss your chance to witness this musical maestro live in action. Mark your calendars as tickets for Jamey Johnson: What A View Tour go on sale from April 19, 2024, at 14:00 until August 3, 2024, at 01:00. Join music enthusiasts from far and wide for a night you won't soon forget.

Explore the theme of "home" through the lens of accomplished authors Mai Sennaar, Diana Rojas, and Amanda Shaw at the upcoming event, Home and Away: Writing About Place. Discover how these writers infuse the concept of home as a character in their works, whether by setting stories in familiar hometowns, delving into the challenges of establishing a new home post-immigration, or creating entirely new versions of home. Mai Sennaar, a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, brings her experiences spanning Baltimore and Dakar to her debut novel, They Dream In Gold. Amanda Shaw, a seasoned educator turned poet, explores the beauty of home in her upcoming poetry collection, It Will Have Been So Beautiful. Diana Rojas, a versatile writer with a background in journalism and a passion for storytelling, unveils her first novel, Litany of Saints, reflecting her diverse life experiences across five countries. Join these esteemed authors at Politics and Prose at Union Market in Washington, DC, on August 13, 2024, for an enriching discussion on the profound role of home in literature. Admission is free for all attendees.

SPIKE & HONEY : ENERGY- Thursday, August 29 - 9:30pm Doors / 10:00pm Show from the creators of Jeopargay! on thursday August 29th, Spike Einbinder (Problemista, Fantasmas) and Honey Pluton (Up Good) take you on a journey with all-new standup, sketch and more ! come witness these minds draw laughter from the stone that is the concept of “ENERGY” One Night Only: Feel it. Believe it. 9:30pm Doors / 10:00pm Show $12 advance / $15 at the door GA (mixed seated / standing) Ages 21+ Information Source: Union Hall | eventbrite

Let's give Brooklyn something to talk about? Absolutely no worries if not though. Isa Medina is a comedian/podcaster who - believe it or not - famously loves to push boundaries (emotionally and comedically). She's a pusher. Like Pusha T or Tina Fey in Mean Girls!! (Isa also went to UVA like Tina Fey, ok mentee alert... Tina? Hello?). Whenever someone asks Isa oh where do you perform your comedy? ... Where do you GET UP? as they say, she's always forced to answer honestly ... kind of all over the place . And by that she means, Manhattan AND Brooklyn, and sometimes Queens. So here she is, back in her stomping grounds of Park Slope Brooklyn to see if jokes that work in other boroughs work with the liberal elite (who she loves by the way!). The point of this show is literally have fun. Ground breaking honestly. Isa will be joined by some of New York's best comics for a night of belly laughs, crowd work, and big ideas <3 See you there bb's Isa Medina is Latina (important to mention up top!). She's a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and single person. She is the co-creator and former host of award-winning Podcast Sounds Like A Cult. Her new podcast, I'm Right You're Wrong, came out in June 2024 and has already ranked Top 70 Video Podcasts on Spotify and featured on Apple Podcasts News and Noteworthy home-page. Isa has performed at Moontower Comedy Fest, Netflix is a Joke Fest, Edinburgh Fringe Fest, SF Sketchfest, NY Comedy Fest and more. She has opened for comics like George Lopez, Marcello Hernandez, and Caleb Hearon. And most importantly, Isa loves you if you love her. with special guests:Jamie Wolf, Sahib Singh, Brittany Carney, Jaboukie Young-White, and Salma Zaky 9:30pm Doors / 10:00pm Show $12 advance / $15 at the door GA (mixed seated / standing) Ages 21+ Information Source: eventbrite

Hustle Crabs - Wednesday, August 28 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show Hustle Crabs is a live comedy showcase hosted by Gabe Pacheco Featuring: Todd Barry, Janeane Garofalo, Nore Davis, Atheer Yacoub, & Rojo Perez 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show $10 advance / $15 at the door GA (mixed seated /standing) Ages 21+ Information Source: Union Hall | eventbrite

Doors 9 ~ Show 10 ~ 21+ ~ $10 Your Hosts with the Most Johnnie Raven, and Mantis Athena are joined by the Kansas City Cryptid XxN1gh7m4r3xX for a full night of DJ's, Dancing, Spooky Cocktails and Shenanigans! All are welcome at DARKSIDE and remember there is no dress code, but we love to see your spooky best! Information Source: The Ship | eventbrite