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Upcoming Events: June 1 – 11

Get dirty for a good cause this weekend at Rural Hill. The Warrior Dash feature​s 12 obstacles with grunt-worthy names like Goliath and Muddy Mayhem. Proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.​ And next Thursday, June 8, is Celebrity Bartending for Big Day at the Lake, with plenty of noteworthy locals like Chaz Beasley, John Bradford, Pat Cotham, Laura Engel, Rusty Knox,​ Nettie Reeves and Tricia Sisson. All proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters, which provides mentors for at-risk kids.

 

Thursday, June 1
Adams and staff will meet monthly with constituents. Noon-2 p.m. at Davidson Town Hall.
7 p.m. at The Pearl Event Center in Cornelius.
Free live weekly concerts all spring and summer! This week, The Colby Dobbs Band will perform. 5-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Concert and Car Show
Central Piedmont Community Chorus is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a concert called “You Must Remember This” and a classic car show featuring Mustangs and Corvettes. 7:30 p.m. June 1-2 at The Cove Church in Mooresville.
Friday, June 2
Lake Norman Hospice Regatta
Proceeds go to Hospice and Palliative Care Lake Norman. June 2-4 at the Lake Norman Yacht Club in Mooresville.
Sunset and Sandals Fundraiser
The Lake Norman Community Health Clinic will hold its third annual beach-themed fundraiser featuring dinner, live music and a silent auction. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius.
Concert Series
Mingling on the Greens series is held 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4-6 p.m. Sundays at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Music on Main
Trial by Fire will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Mooresville Town Hall.
Saturday, June 3
Local produce, baked goods and the Downtown Market Event Series. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Huntersville Elementary School.
Pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs. Free; donations accepted. 8-10 a.m. at Vanderburg United Methodist Church in Mooresville.
Free. 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Mooresville.
Warrior Dash
Obstacle course and festival to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 8 a.m. at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Celebrate African American heritage, culture and music. Learn the history of the Buffalo Soldiers, meet historical figures and participate in a drum circle. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Join the star of the PBS Kids series and learn how to be a nature explorer. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Discovery Place KIDS in Huntersville.
LobsterFest
Individual tickets, group tables and sponsorships available. Proceeds go to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. 6-9 p.m. at The Brawley Estate in Mooresville.
Free, foot-stomping bluegrass for the entire family. Donations accepted to help with expenses. 7 p.m.at Shearer Presbyterian Church in Mooresville.
Amateur and professional storytellers will share stories on the theme “Binaries.” 8 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Movies under the stars on the town’s inflatable screen. “The Secret Life of Pets” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Smithville Park in Cornelius. Series continues July 8.
Sunday, June 4
Join the Lake Norman community to pound out pediatric cancer! Food trucks, beer, games, more. Proceeds go to the Pounding for Parker Foundation. 5-8 p.m. at Kadi Fit in Cornelius.
Meet Cornelius mayoral candidate Wood Washam and family. 1-4 p.m. at The Shoppes at Home, Heart and Soul in Cornelius.
Explore local gardens and be inspired to transform your own landscape. Registration required. 2-5 p.m. at St. Alban’s Community Garden in Davidson.
Kids in America will perform at 6 p.m. on the Davidson Town Green.
Monday, June 5
Fun, free, hands-on class for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Registration required. 2-4 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Tuesday, June 6
Glass Etching Class
Adults invited to make an etched-glass mug. 6 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Wednesday, June 7
2017 Business Expo
11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Davidson College.
Workout Wednesdays
Free workout series open to adults of all fitness levels. A introductory yoga class will be held 10-11 a.m. at the EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville. Series continues July 12.
Thursday, June 8
A new topic will be presented each month. Space limited. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Summit Place of Mooresville.
Local government representatives, business people and others will duel for tips at the Eighth Annual Celebrity Bartending event for Big Day at the Lake to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte. 5:30 p.m. at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails in Cornelius.
Free live weekly concerts all spring and summer! This week, Heart and Led Zeppelin tribute band Heart Breaker will perform. 5-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
The women of Chickspeare will bring Shakespeare and vintage television together in “The Comedy of Errors.” June 8-11 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Friday, June 9
Book Signing
Acclaimed novelist Gail Godwin will read and sign copies of her latest book, “Grief Cottage.” Noon-2 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Vintage Market Days
Upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home decor, outdoor furnishings, seasonal plants and more. June 9-11 at Merino’s Mill in Mooresville.
Live music, local craft beer and wine, food trucks, local art and crafts, art demonstrations and kids’ activities. 6-10 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Mingling on the Greens series is held 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4-6 p.m. Sundays at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Saturday, June 10
Inaugural 5K and 10K featuring racers wearing gorilla gear or even dressed as bananas! A portion of proceeds go to local charities. 7:30 a.m. at Bayne Brewing Company in Cornelius.
Local produce, baked goods and the Downtown Market Event Series. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Huntersville Elementary School.
Deluxe party bus will travel to four local distilleries. Lunch included. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Town Tavern in Cornelius.
Join us as 15 of Charlotte’s best food trucks battle for your vote. Enjoy local breweries, street vendors, kids’ activities and more. Noon-8 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Author Bren McClain will read and sign copies of her debut novel, “One Good Mama Bone.” 4 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Mezzo soprano Becky Robinson will perform with her parents, violinist Mary Kay Robinson and oboist Joseph Robinson along with pianist Wade Dingman. 4 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
Listen to live music, stroll the streets and shop, and get some great food. 5-8:30 p.m. in downtown Mooresville.
Unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge at the Midnight on the Masquerade Cruise on the Lady of the Lake. 6:30 p.m. at Queen’s Landing in Mooresville.
Sunday, June 11
Party on the square with craft beer vendors, business vendors, live bands, wine tent and kids’ activities. 1-7 p.m. at Harvey’s in Cornelius.
The Mooresville Spinners will play at 2 p.m. at Moor Park in Mooresville.
Have dirty fun, make friends and support Habitat for Humanity. 1 p.m. at Bryton Development in Huntersville.
The Band of Oz will perform at 6 p.m. on the Davidson Town Green.
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