Local VCPs—very caring people—will pour drinks at the eighth annual Celebrity Bartending fundraiser tonight at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails. Commissioner Pat Cotham will duel for tips with Commissioner Jim Puckett, Woody Washam competes against Rusty Knox. Other familiar faces behind the bar include Nettie Reeves, Laura Engel, Thurman Ross and Shelley Johnson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, June 12
Start summer break with children’s rock band Big Bang Boom, literacy activities and a food truck. 10 a.m.-noon at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Five weeks of writing, literature reviews, communication and leadership skills development. 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday at The Power of CAN in Troutman.
Tuesday, June 13
Kids in rising grades 3-5 invited to solve STEM challenges through teamwork. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Education and support for cancer survivors and their families. Group meets monthly. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Community Rooms A and B at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
Wednesday, June 14
Teens invited to vie for the tallest spaghetti tower using principles of engineering. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Bring questions, problems and plant samples. 2-3 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Farm-to-Table Dinner Fundraiser 6-8 p.m. at Rescue Ranch in Statesville.
Learn the back stories of Peter, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook in this Community School of Davidson Summerstock production. June 14-18 at the CSD ArtSpace in Davidson.
Thursday, June 15
Learn basic Spanish through literacy-based activities. Rising K-2 grades. Registration required. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
See Disney Pixar’s “Cars 3” before it arrives in theaters. Proceeds go to the IGNITE program of the Autism Society of North Carolina. 7 p.m. at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson.
Free live weekly concerts all spring and summer! 5-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Baby blankets, clothing, wipes, diapers and other baby items will be collected and packaged for families of soldiers at Fort Bragg. Dinner served to volunteers. 6-7:30 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall.
Friday, June 16
Zac Gordon, Kannapolis planning director and newly-elected NC 73 COP chair, will join Charles Knox with the Knox Group as they discuss development and plans along the NC 73 Corridor and the work of the Council of Planning. 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in Cornelius.
Before you see “Cars 3” in theaters, see the film that started it all 11 years ago. Snacks provided. 2-4 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
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.
Pack a picnic, spread out your blanket and enjoy a free concert by the Charlotte Symphony. 8:15 p.m. at McGuire Nuclear Station’s EnergyExplorium in Huntersville.
Saturday, June 17
Local produce, baked goods and the Downtown Market Event Series. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Huntersville Elementary School.
Boater Safety Education course required for young vessel operators. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius.
Organized Chaos is hosting a race to help stamp out polio and help the homeless in Mooresville. Event includes vendors and food trucks. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at All Seasons Marina in Mooresville.
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.
Sunday, June 18
Spend some time with Dad while enjoying the beauty of Lake Norman and a fresh-prepared brunch buffet. 12:30 and 1 p.m. at Queen’s Landing in Mooresville.
The Emily Minor Band will perform at 6 p.m. on the Davidson Town Green.
