Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will host a "Hands off my Health Care" town hall meeting planned to coincide with President Barack Obama's speech to Congress about his health care agenda.

Attendees at the event, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kerr Scott Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, will be able to watch Obama's speech and then hear a rebuttal. They might even be able to cheer, clap, boo or hiss at the president's speech.

The event is hosted by Americans for Prosperity will be joined by leaders from the conservative leaning John Locke Foundation, the John William Pope Civitas Institute, doctors and patients.

Citizens will be urged to call their senators, visit their district offices, and sign the Patients First petition. The petition asks all members of Congress to oppose any legislation that imposes greater government control over health care and results in fewer choices for patients and their families.

The event is free of charge, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Update: The start time for the event has been moved back and hour. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m.