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The Cornelius Memorial Day Observance will start at 10 am Monday, May 29.
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.
The Kahmir Kings play at Thigs LKN on Firday.
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.
|Noon to 6 pm | May 27. Entry fees vary by carload, an individual’s age and day of the week.
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 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.
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