Calendar Sponsors
Saturday, April 1
2-5 pm | April 1. The Neighborhood CARE Center invites the community to “an encounter with Christ and celebration.” There will be food, fellowship and fun, local churches with gifts, local support agencies, snacks, bounce houses and games. Neiughborhood CARE Center, 19711 Smith Circle, Cornelius.
10 am – noon | April 1. Children are invited to the egg hunt event that includes a bounce house, obstacle course, ice cream truck, crafts and snacks. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius.
9 am – noon | April 1. Prime season kicks-off today. The market will be open every Saturday through November. Downtown Davidson.
1-2:30 pm | April 1. David “DG” Gonzalez, a 26-year industry veteran, will instruct attendees on the brewing process, brewing ingredients, and his unique insights on what makes a great beer. Attendees will be led through a guided tasting and be giving a tour of the brewing facilities. $35. Sign up online. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Gina Chavez performs April 1 at the Cain Center.
Doors 6:30 pm, show 8 pm | April 1. She topped the iTunes and Amazon Latin charts with her second album, Up.Rooted. She closed out the decade alongside Oprah, Loretta Lynn and Beyonce as one of 100 women featured in Garden & Gun’s new book, “Southern Women: 100 Stories of Innovators, Artists and Icons.” $39-58. Cain Center For The Arts.
7:30-10:30 pm | Saturdays. DJ / music. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
6:30 – 9:30 pm | First Saturday monthly. Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds (weather permitting) using investigative tools led by members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. Limited to 18 guests, 12 and older. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, April 2
Rescheduled: Hop Into Spring
2 – 4 pm | April 2. The Town of Cornelius’ annual Hop Into Spring event is a free, family event is designed for ages 3-12. Participants can enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, including egg-themed activities and more. Robbins Park, West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Concert: Sarah Booker, mezzo-soprano
3 – 4:30 pm | April 2. Sarah Booker is a Classical Studies Major and Music Minor in Davidson College’s music department. This rental is emed around love, whimsy, nature, a bit of dramatic flair, and the enjoyment of being alive. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
Through Sunday, April 2
Davidson Community Players presents ‘Cat On a Hot Tin Roof ‘
Check website for performance times | March 23- April 2. In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of Big Daddy, as they sentimentally dub him. Armour Street Theatre, Davidson. Tickets: $18-23.
Monday, April 3
Duck and Bunny hopping around Huntersville
6-7pm | April 3. Come for a craft and take photos with Duck and Bunny. Abernathy Park, Glendale Drive and Park Lane, Huntersville.
Tuesday, April 4
Marie Yovanovitch
A Conversation with former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
7 – 8:30 pm. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch will be speaking about her recent book “Lessons from the Edge,” a New York Times bestseller. A career diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, she found herself in an unanticipated role as a key player in the 2019 impeachment proceedings against then-President Trump. Yovanovitch will be joined by former U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria and current President of the American Foreign Service Association Eric Rubin to discuss challenges to advancing U.S. national interests worldwide, but particularly in countering Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and its consequences.This event, but tickets required. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
Duck and Bunny hopping around Huntersville
10-11 am | April 4. Come for a craft and take photos with Duck and Bunny. North Meck Park, 16131 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville.
Wednesday, April 5
7 pm | Wednesdays. Trivia night; tease your brains and win cash prize. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Duck and Bunny hopping around Huntersville
6-7 pm | April 5. Come for a craft and take photos with Duck and Bunny. David B. Waymer Park, 14200 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Thursday, April 6
Duck and Bunny hopping around Huntersville
10-11 am | April 6. Come for a craft and take photos with Duck and Bunny. Holbrook Park, 100 Sherwood Dr., Huntersville.
7:30 pm | Thursdays. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Thursday, April 6, through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, April 7
6-8 pm | April 7. Pushh. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
4-8 pm| April 7. The Pink Boutique is parking their big pink bus in our Biergarten for a night of shopping along with Nomadic Jeweler, a Jewelry pop-up making tailored and permanent jewelry. Live music with John and Rachael and food from Tin Kitchen. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Rescheduled: Spring Fling Eggstravaganza
10 am – 3 pm | April 7. Age and ability specific egg hunts, face painting and more. Admission is $5 and all egg hunt participants must register in advance rescueranch.com and be paid prior to the day of the event. Rescue Ranch, 1424 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville 28625.
Saturday, April 8
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
2 – 8 pm | April 8. Two stages of live bands; more than 100 local artists, craftsmen and vendors; local craft breweries, food trucks’ kids zone, games. Oak St Mill, Town Hall and Catawba Aveniue in downtown Cornelius.
7:30 pm | April 8. “The Sandlot.” Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Rescheduled to July 1. Tawba Walk
2-8 pm | April 8. Eclectic art crawl through the heart of Cornelius, featuring local vendors, live street performances, shopping, food and more. Downtown Cornelius.
7:30-10:30 pm | Saturdays. DJ / music. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Sunday, April 9
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
April 10-June 2
9 am – 5 pm Monday-Friday; 9 am -noon, Saturday. | April 10-June 2. Irvin Law and Friends is a privately lent, multi-medium exhibit from Irvin Law Group. This exhibit also serves as a fundraiser where a percentage of the proceeds go toward programming for the Visual Arts and Education department. Cornelius Arts Center gallery, 19725 Oak St.
Wednesday, April 12
7:30-8:30 pm | April 12. Magic show followed by a flashlight egg hunt. Event is for ages 3-8 and their parents or guardians, and advance registration is required as spaces are limited. Cornelius residents $4; others $8. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park, 19018 Smith Circle, behind Cornelius Elementary School.
Danielle Evans
Thursday, April 13
Reading by Author Danielle Evans
7-8 pm | April 13. Danielle Evans explores racial identity in a post-Civil Rights America. She is an acclaimed writer and an award-winning author. Knobloch Campus Center Alvarez- Smith 900 Room, Davidson College.
Thursdays through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Thursday, April 13 – Sunday, April 16
Check website for schedule | April 13 – 16. Rare classic cars to a comprehensive Manufacturers Midway and family-friendly fun. Tickets and details here. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord.
Thursday, April 13
7:30 pm | Thursdays. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Friday April 14
Tell Me Lies – Fleetwood Mac Tribute plays April 14 in Mooresville.
Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series
Doors open 6 pm; show 7 pm | April 14. Tell Me Lies – Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Tickets $20-$30. Joe V. Knox Auditorium in the Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St., Mooresville.
6-8 pm | April 14. Ryan and Woody. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Jurassic Park Outdoor Movie Night
7 pm | April 14. Jurassic Jeeps will be on site starting at 7pm. 90s music sets the vibe from 7-8 pm prior to the movie. Retro arcade game tent will be set up outside featuring Pac Man, Mortal Kombat, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Street Fighter. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Thursdays through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Saturday, April 15
The Verve Pipe
Doors 6:30 pm, show 8 pm | April 15. The band behind the hits The Freshmen, Photograph and Colorful. Still making music after twenty-nine years. Live show loving and fan friendly. $55-$75. Cain Center For The Arts.
4-7 pm | April 15. Over 25 local organizations will be on hand to provide interactive demonstrations on sustainability, conservation and living an eco-friendly life. Live music will be performed by Justin Mintun 4-4:50 pm and James Tucker 5-7 pm. Food and drinks for sale. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the festivities, but remember no pets, no smoking, no e-cigs or vaping, no open flames and no glass containers are allowed. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave.
7:30-10:30 pm | Saturdays. DJ / music. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | April 15. Rev on. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.
Scotty Barnhart
Jazz Ensemble: Scotty Barnhart, trumpet
7:30 – 9 pm | April 15. Under the direction of Patrick Brown, the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble performs their second concert of the spring semester featuring trumpeter Scotty Barnhart. Barnhart is an internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, educator, author, and is the director of the Count Basie Orchestra. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
Sunday, April 16
6 pm | April 16. The Lake Norman Orchestra will perform a concert in the sanctuary of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. The performance is free but donations are encouraged to help the orchestra cover costs for scholarships offered to young members to help with college tuition.
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Edward B. Barbier
Monday, April 17
Cornelson Distinguished Lecture: Edward B. Barbier
7:30 PM – 8:30 pm | April 17. Edward B. Barbier’s main expertise is environmental and resource economics as well as international environmental policy. His latest book is Economics for a Fragile Planet, Cambridge University Press. This event is free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
7 pm | Wednesdays. Trivia night; tease your brains and win cash prize. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Wednesday, April 19
7 pm | April 19. Sip, smoke and savor, all the satisfaction of craft cigars without your own patio smelling like them. Tickets are individual, final sale, and include your choice of 2 craft cigars, and your first drink to pair them with them. $30 in advance; if tickets remain, they will be available at the door for $10 more. Royal Bliss, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Thursday, April 20
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra to perform April 20.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
7:30 PM – 9 pm | April 20. In this season finale concert, the DCSO performs Tchaikovsky’s monumental and virtuosic Symphony No. 4 and Beethoven’s jubilant homage to Baroque masters, The Consecration of the House Overture. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
5-8 pm | April 20. Stroll through Birkdale Village to shop special retail deals, enter into giveaways and enjoy a night out. Grab a passport at Concierge across from Julie’s Boutique to receive the special deals located at each store starting at 5 pm. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Thursdays through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, April 21
6-8 pm | April 21. Jordan Minor Duo. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6-9 pm | April 21. The Davidson Rotary Club, Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County and Lake Norman – Huntersville Rotary Club are hosting a dinner and a silent auction fundraiser. $100 per person; advance tickets required. NorthStone Country Club, Huntersville.
Saturday, April 22
Town of Davidson – Earth Day Festival
10 am – 1 pm | April 22. Visit the Earth Day Festival for hands on science, food, games, activities, music, free native seedlings, education and more. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. Davidson town green.
4-8 pm |April 22.4 – 6 pm features Dapper Street Kid’s Jazzerific Show, featuring Ms. Essy and The Nifty’s; 6:15 – 8 pm Huntersville’s own local Jazz performer Holly Hopkins. Bring your lawn chair, purchase dinner and drinks from local food and beverage vendors onsite. Ice House stage, Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.
7:30-10:30 pm | Saturdays. DJ / music. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Sunday, April 23
4-8 pm |April 23. Dear Soul Music Co. will present a variety of artists throughout the evening. Bring your lawn chair, purchase dinner and drinks from local food and beverage vendors onsite. Ice House stage, Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.
Music at St. Alban’s: North Carolina Baroque Orchestra
3-4 pm | April 23. A well-known ensemble performing “Captivating Concertos for Strings and Winds;” the group includes M@SA’s artistic director, Barbara Krumdieck, on baroque cello. Tickets $15-$20. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
7:30 – 9 pm | April 23. Students from the studios of Andrew Fierova, Scott Hartman, and Alex Wilborn will perform various exciting works for brass. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
1:15 and 3 pm | Sundays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Cedar Grove and the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Phil Wiggins
Tuesday, April 25
Town Talk
9 am | April 25.The Town Talk will focus on the town’s three big campaigns: Heads Up Cornelius, Year of the Trail, and Leash Like You Mean It. Bring questions. Cain Center for the Arts 21348 Catawba Ave. Registration appreciated.
Traditional Series: Phil Wiggins and the Chesapeake Sheiks
7:30 – 9 pm | April 25. Phil Wiggins, broadly acknowledged as the greatest blues harmonica player of our time, is the second of our NEA Folk Heritage Fellows to perform on this series. For tickets, call the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
Wednesday, April 26
7:30 PM – 9 pm | April 26. The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra joins the Chorale, Chamber Singers and Choral Arts Society Davidson to present one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest and uplifting vocal works, the Magnificat in D Major. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Davidson.
7 pm | Wednesdays. Trivia night; tease your brains and win cash prize. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Thursday, April 27
7 pm | April 27. Jennifer Siebenaler and Jimmy Porter will be tickling the ivories and taking your requests, with all proceeds benefitting Lake Norman Humane. Tickets are $25, including a $5 voucher toward a beverage purchase. Davesté Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman.
7:30 pm | Thursdays. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Friday, April 28
6-8 pm | April 28. Tim Cook Duo. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6-9 pm | April 28. Artists display their work in Davidson’s establishments from Main Street over to South Main Street and at the Circles @ 30. Galleries, businesses and town hall host visiting artists, including some that will be featured at Art on the Green April 29-30. Refreshments and music.
Art on the Green in Davidson is April 29-20. Photo | Town of Davidson
Saturday, April 29
10 am to 5 pm | April 29. Art, live music and food. Davidson’s juried art festival features booths filled with top-quality art works from artists throughout the region. Downtown Davidson.
10 am – 4 pm | April 29. Presented by the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and centered on the Town Green, the walking tour will feature unique architectural styles, interior design, historical landmarks and local artists. Adult admission is $40, children 2-12 are $15 with advance purchase.
Gin & Vodka Spring Mixology Class
3-4 pm | April 29. You will learn the techniques needed to create 2 craft cocktails. $45; only 12 seats sold. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Photo | Town of Davidson
Sunday, April 30
Noon to 4 pm | April 30. Art, live music and food. Davidson’s juried art festival features booths filled with top-quality art works from artists throughout the region. Downtown Davidson.
6-8 pm Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. Downtown Davidson.
Through May 8
9 am | Mondays, Jan. 9 – May 8. Avid birders provide a guided walk to identify birds throughout Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary and SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden. The 3.5 acre open space is conducive to many local and migratory songbirds. The walk is slow paced with opportunities to rest on benches and be still for the birds. All levels of birding welcome. $5-$10; call 704-331-0664 for tickets. Wing Haven, 260 Ridegewood Ave., Charlotte 28209.
Through Thursday, June 29
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
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