Friday, Feb. 2
Coffee with a Cop
9-11 am | Feb. 2. Join Cornelius Police Officers at Waterbean Coffee, 19420 Jetton Rd. Unit 105, Cornelius.
Director’s Choice Exhibit Opening Reception
6:30-8:30 pm | Feb. 2. Celebrating a commitment to the families and residents of Lake Norman. Cain Center’s Visual Arts and Education Director Simone El Bey has curated a special exhibit showcasing local artists that the Cain Center has come to love as an organization. These artists believe in our mission, and their work reflects the camaraderie of community. This exhibit includes artwork from various mediums, with each artist supporting Cain Center for the Arts with their submission. 50% of the proceeds made from the exhibit will support the continuation and expansion of these initiatives. The other 50% will go to the exhibiting artists in support of our local visual arts community. Exhibit on display through March 29. The Cain Center for the Arts gallery is open 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday – Friday.
Saturday, Feb. 3
9 am – noon | Feb. 3. Farmers Market and music with Papa Graybeard. JF Chocolat is back with chocolates for your sweeties., along with almost 30 vendors Last chance before Valentine’s Day. Rain or shine. No pets please. Accepts cash, credit and SNAP. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main St. & Jackson St., Davidson.
6:30 – 9:30pm | Feb. 3. Do you think the oldest store in North Carolina is haunted? Come find out at our authentic ghost hunt led by Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. $25 per person. Must register in advance. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
SOLD OUT | 8 pm. Chicago Tribute band. Cain Center For The Arts.
Jocelyn Hagen: The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
7:30 pm | Feb. 3. The Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers present Art and Science, a meeting at the intersection of creativity and design anchored by the North Carolina premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s multimedia symphony,The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, which utilizes the latest in video syncing technology to bring Leonardo’s words and drawings to life.
General admission $30; students: $10 available at the door; groups of 10 or more 10% off when purchased together. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
1-2:30 pm | Feb. 3. $35; 10 person minimum. Attendees will be led through a guided tasting and be giving a tour of the brewing facilities at Lost Worlds Brewing.
Sunday, Feb. 4
2 – 3 pm | Feb 4. For the Year of the Bear, the program starts with making bear ears to help listen to a ranger read “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin,Jr. This program is perfect for young children. Meet in the visitor center classroom for the craft and story. Lake Norman State Park – Visitor Center, 759 State Park Rd.,Troutman.
Mondays Feb. 5 – April 18
Adult Acting Class: Wake Up with Acting
8:30-9:30 am | Feb. 5 – April 18 (two weeks off). Davidson Community Players DCP Executive Director Steve Kaliski will teach this session, focusing on these skills for both professional and amateur actors: spontaneity and physical freedom; viewpoints technique; ensemble collaboration; creativity. $150; must register. No experience required; beginners may inquire about specifics prior to enrollment by emailing steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org. DCP Actor’s Lab, 20700 N. Main St., Cornelius.
Mondays Feb. 5 – April 18
Adult Acting Class: Wake Up with Acting
8:30-9:30 am | Feb. 5 – April 18 (two weeks off). Davidson Community Players DCP Executive Director Steve Kaliski will teach this session, focusing on these skills for both professional and amateur actors: spontaneity and physical freedom; viewpoints technique; ensemble collaboration; creativity. $150; must register. No experience required; beginners may inquire about specifics prior to enrollment by emailing steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org. DCP Actor’s Lab, 20700 N. Main St., Cornelius.
Adult Acting Class: Tell the Truth: Contemporary Acting Technique
5:30-7:30 pm Feb. 5 – April 18 (two weeks off) | Instructors will facilitate interactive, energizing large and small group exercises that cover the core principles of American acting technique in the 21st century. Over an 8-week term, participants will learn how to: utilize action as the basis for performance; hone impulses for spontaneity and active listening; find physical freedom in their work; strengthen skills of text analysis. $200; must register. No experience required; beginners may inquire about specifics prior to enrollment by emailing steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org. Hurt Hub at Davidson College, 210 Delburg St., Davidson.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Let’s Talk About It: Social Justice, Davidson College, and the Town of Davidson
7-8 pm | Feb. 8. | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and Lamda Theta Phi are co-hosting a roundtable with guests Marvin Brandon, UiC Supporter Ruby Houston, and Lib Wilson (native West Davidson residents) to discuss the history of the relationship between Davidson College and the African American community in the town of Davidson. For more info, contact Tracy Mattison Brandon, Campus Staff Minister, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA at 704-765-5258. Free. Davidson College, Alvarez College Union 900 room, 225 Baker Dr., Knobloch Campus Center, parking at Baker Sports Complex.
Candidate Forum for NC Superintendent Public Instruction
7-8 pm Republican candidates; 8-9 pm Democratic candidates. Event will be live-streamed here.
Thursday, Feb. 8
Diversity Council Luncheon-Black History Month
Noon -1:30 pm | Feb. 8. The Lake Norman Chamber’s Diversity Council’s Lunch and Learn. The topic will be Trilogy of African American Housing: History, Challenges, and Solutions. Must register. Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson.
6:30 – 8 pm | Feb. 8. Come listen and learn about original works from Davidson College’s amazing ‘Cat Composers. There will be free food, drinks, and the showcase is free and open to the public. Knobloch Campus Center Alvarez- Smith 900 Room, Davidson College.
Democratic Candidates Forum, House Districts 98 and 14
7 pm | Feb. 8. Hear what candidates have to say. Candidates for NC House District 98: Beth Helfrich and Lisa Jewel. Candidates for U.S. House of Representative – District 14: Pam Genant and Brendan K. Maginnis. Davidson Town Hall Auditorium, 251 South St., Davidson.
Thursday, Feb. 8 – Sunday, Feb. 11
Schedule varies; see website. The Largest Boating Event in North & South Carolina celebrates 51 years of boating in the Carolina’s. Marine dealers from across the region will bring product, goods and services. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College St., Charlotte 28202.
Friday, Feb. 9
Darin & Brooke Aldridge7 pm doors; 8 pm show | Feb. 9. Darin and Brooke Aldridge, the highly acclaimed Bluegrass and Americana duo, are back with This Life We’re Livin,’ their ninth recorded project together. Cain Center For The Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Learn Music Bi-Monthly Live Event
Doors open 2:30 pm | Feb. 10. Sixty students will take the stage to showcase what they’ve been working on in their lessons. Students participating in the Community Lesson Program will be performing from 3-4:30 pm; Learn Music Live Group 1 from 4:50- 6:10 pm; and Learn Music Live Group 2 from 6:30 – 8 pm. Tickets are $7. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Cornelius Youth Orchestra concert
6:30 pm | Feb. 10. The Cornelius Youth Orchestra brings local youth musicians of all backgrounds together and connects them with some of the area’s best music educators. There is no price for admission to this event, but there will be a box for donations. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church sanctuary, Cornelius.
The Great Magician – Murder Mystery Dinner theater
6 pm door; 6:30 pm dinner; 7 pm | Feb. 10. A tragic crime takes center stage as your detective skills become the star of the show. Sigmon Theatrical specialize in immersive theatrical experiences. The Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville.
Davidson College Jazz Ensemble: Alexa Tarantino
7:30 pm | Feb. 10. An award-winning musician, composer and educator, Alexa Tarantino’s high-octane energy and original compositions establish her individual voice which shines through as a dynamic performer and educator. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College.
Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop
10 am – noon | Feb. 10. Sweetgrass baskets are one of America’s oldest crafts of African origin. This workshop will include all the materials to make a small sweetgrass basket: starter basket (round) to be used to create a small fruit basket with a handle, sweetgrass, palmetto fronds; tools are provided. $80. Class size is limited. Historic Rosedale, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
Noon – 3 pm | Feb.10. Historic Rosedale will be hosting four African American community members who will discuss their journeys and accomplishments.
12 pm: Kim Butler, Gospel and classically trained singer will perform.
12:30 pm: Harvey Boyd, a native of Matthews North Carolina, designed the Mecklenburg County Seal in 1963 when he was 19 years old. Boyd will be available after his lecture for a book signing of his memoir “Evolution: Honoring The True First In Freedom Seal.” There will be a limited number of copies of this book available for sale, and guests should feel free to bring their own copies of the memoir for signing as well.
1:30 pm: Martha Rucker is a celebrated local artist and author. Her works range from a three-part Children’s series entitled “The Adventures of Peanut,” to more somber titles that deal with heavier adult topics. Guests should feel free to bring their own copies of any of Rucker’s books for signing as well.
2:30 pm: Kyle Smith, is a descendent of Nat (Caldwell), an enslaved blacksmith who worked at Historic Rosedale and trained many others in the Charlotte area in blacksmithing. Smith Kyle will be talking about the importance of genealogical research and knowing one’s personal history. Free. Historic Rosedale, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
Through Thursday, Feb. 29
10 am – 3 pm | Feb. 1-29. The Great Escape: The Underground Railway is an overwhelming visual depiction of the journey to freedom during the Antebellum era. This exhibit is free to the public along with grounds admission to Historic Rosedale (does not include entrance to the 1815 house or guided house tour.) Historic Rosedale, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
Monday, Feb. 12
7:30 pm | Feb. 12. For 20 years, Drum Tao has performed around the world creating phenomenal performances and expressions consisting of incomparable “Wadaiko-drums” and the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College
7:30 pm | Feb. 12. Free and open to the public in-person and live streaming. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
Thursday, Feb. 15
Newsmakers Breakfast: Downtown Development
The next transformation of downtown Cornelius will be the subject of the next Newsmakers Breakfast at The Peninsula Club hosted by Cornelius Today and Business Today. Doors open at 7:15 am for networking.The buffet-style breakfast gets under way at 7:30 am. The Q&A begins at 8 am and concludes at 9 am sharp. Must make reservations with Visa or Mastercard, $16 each, at 704-895-1335. The Peninsula Club, Cornelius.
6:30 pm doors; 7:30 pm show | Feb. 15. Eric Gales is a blues firebrand. Cain Center For The Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Collaborative Quilting Workshop with Erika Diamond
4:30 – 5:30 pm | Feb. 15. Join artist Erika Diamond to create a collaborative quilt, in relation to Diamond’s work in the Galleries’s current exhibition, “The sun still rises in spite of everything.” Her work aims to bring attention to the complex challenges surrounding visibility and safety faced by LGBTQ youth today. Visual Arts Center VAC-201 Lounge, Davidson College.
Through Mid-Feburary
Ice Skating – Whitewater Center
See website for schedule and cost | Ice rink has 24,000 square feet of space split into four distinct skating areas, including two ice trails and two free skate zones. Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte 28214.
Friday, Feb. 16 – Saturday, Feb.17
7 pm doors open, 8 pm show | Feb. 16 and 17. 1 pm doors open, 2 pm Feb. 17. Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in and set the needle down. Featuring songs by Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis & The News, Styx, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Brooks & Dunn, The Black Crows, Bon Jovi, and many more. Tickets $35-55. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Saturday, Feb. 17
9 am – noon | Feb. 17. Farmers Market and music with Grace Catan. Rain or shine. No pets please. Accepts cash, credit and SNAP. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main St. & Jackson St., Davidson.
HEARTSongs: The Power of the Word
2 – 5 pm | Feb. 17. How does the first published Black poet from the South connect to the Torrance family? Learn more at the program. Please register. Cedar Grove , 8229 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
1-5 pm | Feb. 17. Interactive performance with Drums for Life, 1-2 pm. Spoken Word readings and children’s crafts, 2:30-3:30 pm. Performance from Dear Soul Music Co. 4-5 pm. David B.Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd, Huntersville.
9 am – 5 pm | Feb. 17. Celebrate winter with your four-legged friends with a variety of activities ranging from a 5K trail race, adoption events, clinics, ice rink access, doggy vendors and more. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte.
Sunday, Feb. 18
1:15– 2:15 pm | Feb. 18. Visit the Hugh Torance House and Store, NC’s oldest standing store, dating from 1779. Step back in time on a guided tour. Please RSVP. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA
Bechtler
3-4 pm | Feb. 18. Bechtler Ensemble performs music of women composers, as well as lesser known gems from the 20th and 21st century, with her piano trio composed of violinist David Russell, cellist Tanja Bechtler, and pianist Emily Urbanek. $20 adults; $15 senior; free for youth and students. St. Albans Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
Wed., Feb. 21
6-8 pm | Feb. 21. Wine Night & Guided Tasting (Spanish Wines).Los Worlds Brewing, Cornelius.
Thursday, Feb. 22
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Thorgy Thor
7:30 pm | Feb. 22. Drag performance artist and professional musician Thorgy Thor performs with the DCSO. For tickets, contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College.
Steve Kantrowitz – Kelley Lecturer
7:30 – 9 pm | Feb. 22. Stephen Kantrowitz, University of Wisconsin, presents: A Ho-Chunk History of American Citizenship: “Citizenship” is a promise, a goal, and a word to conjure with. But when viewed through the lens of Native American history, it takes on more complicated meanings. Through the history of one tribal nation’s encounter with the United States, this talk asks us to reconsider how the modern idea of U.S. national citizenship came to be during Reconstruction, what it meant then, and what it means now. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
Thursday, Feb. 22 — Monday, March 11
Davidson Community Players: ‘Fun Home’
See website for schedule. “Fun Home,” a musical, is an intimate adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s memoir about her childhood in her family’s funeral home. Recommended ages 15 and up. Tickets: Adult $23; Senior (65+) $21; Student (under 21) $18. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Feb. 23
Free Artist Talk
TBA | Feb. 23. The public is invited to hear from several of the Director’s Choice exhibit’s featured artists. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Saturday, Feb. 24
Photo via Visit LKN
10 am – 4 pm | Feb. 24. Fairy Houses are whimsical habitats built by children, families, gardeners, and nature lovers. This is a festival that everyone can enjoy and building fairy houses reconnects people with nature. Join us for this annual festival that will inspire appreciation of the environment with storytelling, children’s crafts, activities, and games – all focused on fairies and nature. Fairy, gnome and other appropriate costumes are encouraged but not required. Food vendors will be on site. Advance purchase of tickets is required. Ages 5 and older, $7 per person. Free for children age 4 and younger with paid adult. Latta Nature Preserve Waterfront Parking Area, 5226 Sample Rd., Huntersville.
5:30 pm | Feb. 24. Celebrate and enjoy the work of a local artist, guest speakers, performances and plenty of activities. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Sons of Mystro
Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm | Feb. 24. Brothers Malcom and Umoja learned to play violin through South Florida’s public school system and attended Dillard High School for the Performing Arts. They form Sons of Mystro, where they use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations accompanied by a DJ & a drummer. Tickets 425-$45. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
11 am – 3:30 pm | Feb. 24. Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans both nationally and locally. Historic Rosedale will be hosting African American community members who will discuss their journeys and accomplishments. Free.
11 am: Hugh Dussek’s presentation will focus on the history of blacksmithing at Rosedale, the story of how Rosedale built the blacksmith shop, and the history of metals around the world.
12:30 pm: Nelli Ashford is a self-taught folk artist from Mecklenburg County. During the 2012 national election campaign, 11 of Ashford’s works were featured at the Democratic National Convention Committee headquarters in Charlotte.
1:30 pm: Naomi Rankin is a local artisan who has created many gorgeous quilts in the traditional style of enslaved individuals. Rosedale has a number of her quilts on display.
2:30 pm: Tamia Allen Williams is a descendent of George Washington Caldwell, one of a long line of blacksmiths at Rosedale. She will be discussing the complexity of African American History and the hurt and hope it can bring to those affected by it, as well as the importance of its teaching.
All day: Blacksmith Demonstrations. The Rosedale Smithy will be open all day and staffed by head blacksmith Jason Blanchett.
The exhibits Oasis Spaces and The Great Escape: The Underground Railway will open from 10 am to 3 pm for viewing. Historic Rosedale, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
Sunday, Feb. 25
Davidson College Chorale: Davidson Sings!
5 pm | Feb. 25. The Davidson College Choirs combine with choirs in the Davidson community, including Davidson College Presbyterian Church, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, and Davidson United Methodist Church to present choral works with dramatic organ. For tickets ($9.27 pls fees), contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
Thursday, Feb. 29, Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2
7 pm Feb. 29, 7:30 pm March 1, 2 pm and 7:30 pm. March 2. Cain Center for the Arts partners with Melissa Ohlman-Roberge and Metrolina Theatre Association on a new initiative that puts the area’s most skilled theater students together with a challenging piece of musical theater for an exciting process resulting in a unique staged concert. The musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school.Tickets $20-$30. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Through Thursday, Feb. 29
10 am – 3 pm | Feb. 1-29. The Great Escape: The Underground Railway is an overwhelming visual depiction of the journey to freedom during the Antebellum era. This exhibit is free to the public along with grounds admission to Historic Rosedale (does not include entrance to the 1815 house or guided house tour.) Historic Rosedale, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
Through March 29
Hours vary | March 29. Home Grown is an annual mixed media exhibit celebrating our artistic community. Artists of all levels are invited to submit 2D and 3D work. This is a non-juried exhibit that allows our community of artists to explore their creativity.
For the first time, the Cain Center for the Arts has added an exhibit for artists from the ages of 10-16 .
This exhibit is open at the Cornelius Arts Center Gallery, and available to view by the public on 10 am – 4 pm Mondays -Tuesdays and 10 am-1 pm Wednesdays.
A LOOK AHEAD
Friday, March 8
The Good Life: The Artistry of Tony Bennett
Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm | March 8. Join jazz vocalist/trumpeter Joe Gransden and his quartet as they take you on a swingin’ stroll through the life and career of Tony Bennett. Tickets $35-$55. Cain Center For The Arts, Cornelius.
6:30-9:30 pm | March 8. Tickets go on sale Feb. 8.Gather a bunch of your friends for a time time out. Be ready to dance and enjoy the music of Thurston Howell Band, a premier Yatch Rock spectacular. Silent and live auctions, food truck and fun. Benefits Big Day at the Lake for Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Carolinas. Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius.
Saturday, March 9
8 pm | March 9. Now in her fourth decade of creating music and touring, Robin Spielberg has had a long and storied career as a pianist, composer, recording artist, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, music therapy advocate and educator. Spielberg has been hailed as one of America’s most popular contemporary female pianists/composers and one of the most expressive pianists of our time. Tickets $25-$45. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Monday, March 11
7:30 pm | March 11. Free and open to the public in-person and live streaming. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
Friday, March 15
8 pm | March 15. Socks in the Frying Pan are a multi-award-winning trio from County Clare on the West coast of Ireland, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit has captivated audiences the world around. Tickets $25-$45. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Saturday, March 16
9 am – noon | March 16 .Whitewater Race Series. Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte 28214.
9 am – 4:30 pm | March 16. Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte 28214.
Sunday, March 17
Poisoned Dwarf Celtic Ensemble
3-4 pm | March 17. Poisoned Dwarf Celtic Ensemble, a Williamsburg-based group, brings toe-tapping favorites to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. $20 adults; $15 senior; free for youth and students. St. Albans Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
3 pm | March 17. Charlotte’s own old-time, bluegrass, and folk music stars Jon Singleton and Jon Hill will perform a concert of Irish American music. Fiddle and clawhammer banjo meet mandolin and guitar. There will be plentiful songs and brisk, bonny dance tunes that will set your feet tapping. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Tyler-Tallman Hall – Davidson College.
Wednesday, March 20 – Sunday, March 24
7:30 pm March 20-23; 2 pm March 24. The Music Department collaborates with the Theatre Department in this production of Bright Star, featuring musical echoes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bright Star is a haunting tale of love and redemption set among a rich ensemble of characters in the North Carolina mountains in the 1940’s. Literary editor Alice Murphy sets out to discover the familial secret that binds her to a young writer just back from World War II. Her emotional, uplifting journey of discovery will forever change both of their lives. For tickets,(13.91 plus fees), contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College.
Saturday, March 23
8 pm | March 23. Over the course of her colorful career, singer songwriter Susan Werner has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative songwriter with a killer live show. Most of her work infuses traditional music styles and methods with her unmistakable contemporary worldview, constantly challenging listeners to experience music from a fresh and unexpected perspective.Tickets $30-$40. Cain Center for the Arts.
Donuts With the Duck and Bunny
9 am, 10 am and 11 am | March 23. Hop on over to for “Donuts with the Duck and Bunny” on d! Enjoy donuts and a craft while you wait for your Bunny and Duck photo. Advance registration with a fee of $10 per family is required. Space is limited to 30 tables per time slot. Registration will include a 45-minute table reservation, one donut per person and a family table craft. Tables are limited to 6 people per table. Please sign up as one person and enter the number of people attending with your family. Veterans Park in Downtown Huntersville.
NC Arbor Day Tree Planting: Pump House Greenway
9 am – noon | March 23. In celebration of the NC Arbor Day (held earlier than the national Arbor Day to coincide with the area tree planting season), TreesDavidson will host a tree planting at the Pump House Greenway, 865 South St., to plant 40-50 trees with volunteers. This event is great for all ages. Sign-up recommended. This event is open to all.
Saturday, April 13
Doors 6 pm; show 7 pm | April 13. The Ultimate Loretta Lynn Tribute Show. Tickets $39-$49. Joe V. Knox Auditorium at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville.
Opening Day Huntersville Growers’ Market
8 am – noon. Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., downtown Huntersville.
April 20-21,2024
The Loch Norman Highland Games and Scottish Festival
Tickets and a new life patron program are on sale now; $30-$3,000. This is a traditional Scottish festival that takes place annually at Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event. Visitors can enjoy traditional Scottish music and dance performances, as well as athletic competitions such as caber tossing, hammer throwing, and tug-of-war.
Tuesday, April 23
Lecture with Frank Lord ‘89 – Contemporary Policy on Nazi-era Restitution
6 pm | April 23. Frank Lord will lecture on his work related to contemporary policy on Nazi-era restitution. Semans Lecture Hall, Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College.
April 26 – May 5
Connie Company Shows: ‘Dragons Love Tacos’
See website for schedule. A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa, watch out! All ages.Tickets: $15 plus tax/fees. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Saturday, April 27
Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
2-8 pm | April 27. Live bands, artists and craftsmen, food truck, kids zone and more. Oak Street Mill, Town Hall and Catawba Avenue, downtown Cornelius
Sunday, April 28
Adam Kossler and Ellie Wee
3-4 pm | April 28. Classical guitarist Adam Kossler and cellist Ellie Wee, professors at Appalachian State University, will perform a program including the incredible Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 by Hector Villa Lobos. $20 adults; $15 senior; free for youth and students. St. Albans Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
Friday, May 3
Mark & Maggie O’Connor’s Life After Life
7:30 pm | May 3. Mark and Maggie O’Connor return to Cain Center for the Arts for a special performance in support of their new album. Tickets $35-$55. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Sunday, May 5
Hello Huntersville Music & Arts Festival
1-6 pm | May 5. Music and art festival at Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., downtown Huntersville.
Saturday, May 11
Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm | May 11. Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation, and an incredible variety of musical talents. Tickets $25-45. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
Saturday, May 18
5-9 pm | May 18. This free annual jazz music festival will feature live performances, food trucks,local beer and wine, kids’ activities, local business vendors and more. Smithville Park, 19729 S. Ferry St., Cornelius.
Sunday, May 19
3 pm | May 19. Hank, Pattie and the Current bring exciting bluegrass favorites with their band that includes fiddle, voice, guitar and bass. Arrive early to enjoy the pre-concert young artists performance at 2:20 pm. The concert will be followed by a “meet the artist” reception. Tickets are available at the door or at www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
2 pm | May 19. One of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) connects with more than 100,000 music lovers each year through its lively season of concerts, broadcasts, community events, and robust educational programs. Tickets $47-$72. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
June 20 – June 30
Davidson Community Players: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’
See website for schedule.Three women turning the man’s world of the modern office into their own. Like the heroines of the Barbie movie, there’s no corporate glass ceiling these women can’t smash. Tickets: Adult $28-$32; Senior (65+) $26-$30; Student (under 21) $18-21. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
• Send your event information to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Deadline is the 15th of the month for the print calendar; one week in advance for online/newsletter calendars.
July 18 —July 28
Davidson Community Players: ‘Ripcord’
See website for schedule. Ripcord is an endlessly surprising tale of two unlikely roommates in a senior living facility who engage in an epic series of pranks. As each tries to outwit the other, we begin to observe a moving portrait of two women with as much to reconcile on the inside as the outside. Recommended ages 15 and up. Tickets: Adult $28-$32; Senior (65+) $26-$30; Student (under 21) $18-21. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Saturday, June 22
6-10 pm | June 22. An evening with the Charlotte Symphony under the stars at the Bailey Road Park Bandshell. Beautiful music, food trucks, local beer and wine, children’s activities and more. Fireworks show to wrap up the evening. Bailey Road Park, 11696 Bailey Rd., Cornelius.
• Send your event information to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Deadline is the 15th of the month for the print calendar; one week in advance for online/newsletter calendars.
