Calendar Sponsors
Davina & the Vagabonds perform at the Cain Center for the Arts on May 13.
Tuesday, May 2
6-8 pm. $35 ticket includes all items needed. Enjoy painting your own pottery piece while sipping a craft cocktail. Things, 21234 Catawba Ave.
Thursday May 4
6:30-9 pm | May 4. A Heart Tribute Band. LangTree Lake Norman 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
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, May 5
6-8 pm | May 5. Stormin’ Norman. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, May 6
Kentucky Derby party and fashion show
5:30-8 pm| May 6. $30-$350. 5:30 to 6:30 pm cocktail hour, vendor visits, tastings, photos, wagers; 6:30 pm wagers to be completed; 7 pm race horse winner and best dressed to be announced; 7:15 pm fashion show. Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
The Gruffalo
Doors 10 am, show 11 am | May 6. $25-$45. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Cain Center For The Arts.
Doors 1 pm, show 2 pm | May 6. $25-$45. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Cain Center For The Arts.
10 am – 3 pm | May 6. The town leaders encourage residents to walk or ride a bike to the green; there will be police officers stationed at key intersections to ensure everyone’s safety. Activities, fellowship and a time to support our local non-profits. Downtown Davidson.
11 am – 3 pm | May 6. Dog products and service vendors, pet friendly event, food, drinks. LangTree Lake Norman 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
5-9 pm | May 6. Acoustic artist, then Gump Fiction, a 90’s Tribute Band, at 7 pm. Jetton Street by Clean Juice, Davidson.
2 pm May 6 to 5:30 pm May 7. Cedar Grove and Hugh Torrance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd., Huntersville.
Kevin and Sean Band will play at Bin 110 on May 6.
9 pm-midnight | May 6. Kevin & Sean, an energetic duo covering popular hit songs. ‘70s thru today with a focus more on the ‘90s; rock, alternative, pop, a little country and a little rap. Songs people love to hear, dance and sing along to. Bin 110, 19712 One Norman Blvd Suite 110, Cornelius.
Mad Hatter Derby Party Fashion Show
Doors open 1 pm | May 6. Tickets $30-$240. All models on the runway wearing their favorite hat, or a unique hat or a custom handmade hat channeling The Mad Hatter Style. Also, southern derby traditions.Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
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.
Noon | May 6. Kentucky Derby. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Showings will be turned off when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Sunday, May 7
9 am – noon | May 7. Join the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department and the Town of Davidson Parks & Recreation Department for this annual event to celebrate National Bike Month.The expo features bike demos from area bike shops, educational opportunities regarding bike safety and maintenance, a community and family bike ride, and information about the best places to ride your bike in the Lake Norman/North Mecklenburg region. Davidson Town Green, 119 S Main St.
3:30 pm | May 7. NBA Playoffs- Celtics vs Sixers. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Showings will be turned off when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Noon – 6 pm | May 7. Art and music festival that highlights local/regional area artist and musicians.
This event is free to the public. Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.
Thursday, May 11
Noon – 1 pm | May 11. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
6 pm | May 11. This unique event is presented by Sun Raised Foods. Guests will be led by a chef at each station to create a dish and then enjoy it right away before moving to the next one in a free flowing format. By the end of the evening, you’ll leave having a delicious Mediterranean style meal and recipes to recreate everything! Tickets are $95. Click here to reserve your spot and get more info. Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, 4001-C Yancey Road, Charlotte.
May 11: Tapas Cooking Class at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, Charlotte
3-5:30 pm | May 11. The Smithville Community Coalition celebrates an open house and ribbon-cutting at its new office, 21031 Catawba Ave. Suite 104, during Affordable Housing Awareness Month. The public is invited; ribbon-cutting at 4:15 pm.
6:30-9 pm | May 11. N-Spire band. R&B, pop, funk, jazz and more. LangTree Lake Norman 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
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, May 12
6-8 pm | May 12. House 11 Band. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
2023 2nd Friday Street Festival Series
6-10 pm | May 12. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.
Friday, May 12 – Saturday, May 13
3 pm. May 12 – 11 pm May 13 | Celebration of North Carolina’s craft beer scene featuring Steep Canyon Rangers, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, 49 Winchester, Susto and more. Tickets $10 – $25. Rural Hill, Neck Rd., Huntersville.
Saturday, May 13
Annual Charlotte Dragon Boat and Asian Festivals
11 am – 5 pm | May 13. This annual family-oriented event is a celebration of Asian cultures. The festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, history and dragon boat races. Parking is available at 8900 North Pointe Executive Park, Huntersville, with complimentary shuttle service to the festival site at Ramsey Creek Park.
7:30 pm | May 13. Participate in the world’s greatest singing competition with a viewing of “Sing.” Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Doors 6:30 pm, sow 8 pm | May. 13. $39-$58. High-energy live show, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Cain Center For The Arts.
Second Saturdays at the Square
6-8 pm | May 13. Chunky Daddy. Live music on the porch of The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra closes out the season at the Cain Center for the Arts.
Sunday, May 14
Doors 12:30 pm, show 2 pm | May 14. $47-$72. Cain Center For The Arts.
6-8 pm | May 14. Shelley Ruffin Band. Downtown Davidson.
Tuesday, May 16
6-7 pm | . Check in at Concierge starting at 5:45 pm. Bring your mat for the workout class. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to five Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a prize. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Thursday, May 18
Red, White & Bundled Bay Shower
6-7:30 pm | May 18. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation’s seeks donations of new baby clothing like onesies, infant caps, socks, bibs, diapers, wipes and receiving blankets that will go to military families. Donations can be dropped off at Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. or purchased online.
2 pm | May 18. PGA Championship. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Showings will be turned off when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
The Chain to perform at LangTree Lake Norman.
6:30-9 pm | May 18. The Chain, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. LangTree Lake Norman 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
3:30 – 4:30 pm | May 18. 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.
Noon – 1 pm | May 18. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Friday, May 19
6-8 pm | May 19. Friends Duo. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
‘From Stage to Screen: An Orchestral Celebration of Broadway and Film Music’
7:30 pm | May 19. The Cornelius Youth Orchestras presents its 2022-2023 season finale concert, featuring performances by the Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, Prelude Strings, Junior Brass Ensemble, and the new Woodwind Ensemble. Lake Forest Church, 8519 Gilead Rd., Huntersville. Tickets are free and donations are accepted. Proceeds support the Cornelius Youth Orchestras.
Saturday, May 20
Davidson Lands Conservancy will host a spring NatureFest on May 20.
9:30 am – noon | May 20. Davidson Lands Conservancy hosts a family-focused celebration of the spring season and wonders of nature suitable for nearly all ages. Event offerings include nature crafts, live animals and conservation-themed activities spaced along the West Branch greenway. Free. Paved trail at Roosevelt Wilson Park, 420 Griffith St., Davidson, offering stroller and wheelchair accessibility. Parking is along Griffith Street or in the park’s lot.
3-5 pm | May 20. Chef Bailey Joffe leads the charcuterie board class to teach you how to design and plate a dazzling charcuterie board. Every ticket $49 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charcuterie-class-cocktails-tickets-628585986607 includes a charcuterie board kit and a craft cocktail of your choice. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius
5-9 pm | May 20. Festivities will include an evening filled with local jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer, and children’s activities.
5-9 pm | May 20. Acoustic artist, then variety band Radio Revolver at 7 pm. Jetton Street by Clean Juice, Davidson.
10 am | May 20. PGA Championship. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Showings will be turned off when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Sunday, May 21
Music at St. Alban’s: The Charlotte Master Chorale
3 – 4 pm | May 21. Directed by Kenney Potter. Tickets $15-$20. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
10 am | May 21. PGA Championship. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Showings will be turned off when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Tuesday, May 23
6-7 pm | . Check in at Concierge starting at 5:45 pm. Bring your mat for the workout class. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to five Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a prize. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Wednesday, May 24
North Meck Community Farmers Market
9 am – 1 pm | May 24. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Pussh performs at LangTree Lake Norman.
Thursday, May 25
Noon – 1 pm | May 25. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
6:30-9 pm | May 25. Push, variety band. LangTree Lake Norman 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Matt Stell
Doors open 4 pm | May 25. Nashville recording artist Matt Stell with guest Dee Jay Silver. General admission $75. Tickets and schedule here. Benefits the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund. Boatyard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd.
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 May 26 – Sunday, May 28
The Foodees Food and Culture Festival
1-7 pm | May 26; 11 am – 7 pm | May 27 and May 28. Free to attend the three-day celebration of food, art and community. More than 25 food trucks and food vendors, as well as artists, artisans and crafters at Lake Norman YMCA21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. This will be the YMCA’s opening weekend for Lake Norman activities. The YMCA will offer the lake activities and parking free for YMCA members, while non-YMCA members can buy passes for the lake activities and on-site parking will be $5 per car. There is no admission to enter the Foodees Food and Culture Festival. Just simply register for your tickets so that we know how much to have the food trucks bring.
Friday, May 26
6-8 pm | May 26. Joseph Gallo Duo. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Friday, May 26
7:30-10:30 pm | May 26. Fusion band with Cornelius resident Jasmine Lloyd. Thigs LKN, Catawa Avenue, Cornelius.
Saturday, May 27
9 am – noon| May 27. Rain or Shine. No pets. the Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners table to welcome them back to the DFM. They will be at the market every Saturday for all of your local gardening Q&As. Vendors accept Snap/EBT. Live music and playground for children. Downtown Davidson.
6-8 pm | May 27. Crucial Fiya. Downtown Davidson.
Sunday, May 28
1 pm | May 28. The French Open. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Showings will be turned off when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6 pm | May 28. The 64th running of the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR’s toughest test of man and machine. Festivities a pre-race concert featuring The Doobie Brothers, a pre-race military salute with demonstrations from Fort Bragg and performances by the 82nd Airborne Chorus. Tickets: $50-$400. Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord.
Monday, May 29
10-11 am | May 29. Each Memorial Day, the Town and American Legion Post 86 invite everyone to honor our nation’s servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Cornelius Town Hall and The Cain Center For The Arts, downtown Cornelius.
Tuesday May 30
6-7 pm | May 30. Check in at Concierge starting at 5:45 pm. Bring your mat for the workout class. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to five Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a prize. The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Wednesday, May 31
North Meck Community Farmers Market
9 am – 1 pm | May 31. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
