Bodypaint.Me presents…
THE THING
A blacklight bodypaint dance party where you become the art.
THE THING is an immersive night where the boundary between artist, model, and observer dissolves. Everyone becomes part of a living, evolving artwork shaped by movement, light, and glowing accents added throughout the night, whether you’re dancing, exploring, or simply catching a vibe with friends.
This Charlotte edition brings together dancers, painters, makers, and night‑life builders from across NoDa to spark a new creative moment centered on expression, connection, and the glow of evolving bodypaint.
The Space:
The event takes place at Starlight on 22nd, one of Charlotte’s most eclectic creative venues in the heart of NoDa. For one night only, the space transforms into a glowing blacklight environment filled with mystical blacklight art and ritual accents designed for movement, connection, and expressive energy.
The Evolution:
Once inside, you move freely. Bodypaint artists are stationed throughout the venue adding small to medium glowing accents as the night builds. Visit The Human Scrapbooking Experience to add to your look with glow stamps, stickers, and glitter.
The Sound:
Expect high‑energy DJ sets built for movement. House, tribal, rhythmic, and body‑driven tracks keep the floor alive and amplify the energy. Featuring Charlotte‑based DJs and guest artists from the Bodypaint.Me crew.
ETHOS, SAFETY, AND ETIQUETTE
Absolute Consent:
Photos are allowed, but you must ask before taking someone’s photo.
Physical Boundaries:
Enjoy the energy and respect the space. No touching without explicit, verbal permission.
Photography Policy:
Personal phone photos are welcome. Professional cameras, detachable‑lens systems, and external lighting rigs require prior approval. Anyone wishing to shoot with pro gear must register in advance and receive written confirmation.
Bodypaint Tip Etiquette:
Bodypainting at the event is tipping‑based. This is how we support the artists who transform you into glowing masterpieces.
-Small accents: $5–$10
-Medium accents: $10–$20
-Larger accents: $20–$30+
If you’re unsure how much to tip, ask your artist. Only Bodypaint.Me artists may paint others, and outside paint or markers aren’t allowed to keep the artwork cohesive, safe, and true to the vision of the night.
Expression and Attire:
This is a judgment‑free space of radical expression. Wear something you feel great in. White, neon, mesh, metallic, textured, sculptural, and handmade pieces glow beautifully under blacklight and give painters something to build on. This night is about intentional accents that complement your clothing and silhouette, not full‑body pieces. There is no secure storage, so travel light and keep essentials with you. For health, safety, and hygiene, pasties and bottoms are required.
Venue:
Starlight on 22nd
422 E 22nd St
Charlotte, NC 28206 — NoDa
Date and Time:
Friday, September 18
8 PM to 12 AM
Admission:
Pre-sale tickets are $20. Day-of-Show tickets are $30. Text ‘444’ to 803-658-4168 or visit Bodypaint.Me.
Refreshments:
Starlight’s bar will be open throughout the night with craft cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits, plus alcohol‑free options including botanical sodas and house‑made mocktails. Please tip your bartenders well.
Age:
21+. This is an adult creative space centered on bodypaint, body positivity, and a non‑sexual expressive atmosphere where people feel free in their own skin.
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