Wednesday, May 1
7:30 – 9 pm | May 1. Join the Davidson College Jazz Combos for an evening of jazz. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
Thursday, May 2
Rattle and Hum
6:30 9 pm | May 2. Rattle and Hum, a U2 Tribute Band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
7 pm | May 2. NCAA Baseball – Tenessee vs Florida. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
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.
6-8 pm | May 3. Ryan Winters. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
4:25 pm | May 3. Formula 1 – Miami Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6 pm food trucks; 6:30 pm show | May 3. Cat5 Band. The amphitheater has open lawn seating. Bring a chair, blanket and rock the park. Free. Liberty Park, 255 E. Iredell Ave., Downtown Mooresville.
Saturday, May 4
10 am – 3 pm | May 4. Activities, performers, food vendors, fellowship and a time to support local non-profits. Town Green in downtown Davidson.
10 am – noon | May 4. In conjunction with Davidson’s Town Day event, learn more about area bike and electric-bike shops, nonprofit advocacy groups, the Town of Cornelius’ “Heads Up” safety campaign, Davidson’s Vision Zero efforts, and local greenways. Bring your bike and join a guided 10-mile community ride or 2-mile family bike ride. Town Green in downtown Davidson.
Noon-10pm. The one year anniversary of 760 Craft Works will include food trucks, live music and four special release lagers. 760 Craft Works. 100 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
5- 6:30 pm, acoustic artist. 7-9 pm headliner | May 4. Petty Rewind. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Davidson.
Mooresville Festival of Food Truck
5-8:30 pm | May 4. Bring a chair, hang out in the street eating food truck fare and listening to music. Downtown Mooresville.
10 am – 2:30 pm | May 4. NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Through 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.
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.
ACT’s production of Alice in Wonderland, an immersive experience, includes Kohen Hamlin, bottom; Emerson Adams, Bradley English, Jewel Caceres, center row; and Madison Pinto, Mylo Sommer, Peyton Meiners, top row. Photo: Wrenn Goodrum
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ an immersive experience
11am, 1:30pm, 4pm | May 5. Activate Community Through Theatre’s production invites audiences to sing with the Caterpillar, dance with the flowers or Gryphon, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts and enjoy snacks at the Mad Hatters Tea party. Tickets: $20. Pioneer Spring Community School, 9232 Bob Beatty Road, Charlotte at Huntersville border.
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | May 5. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
7 pm | May 5. Remember and honor the Holocaust with Hal Bankirer, retired US Army colonel. Hear one family’s journey into and through the Holocaust to America. Also available on Zoom. Register to attend or for Zoom link. Temple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St, Davidson.
Sunday, May 6
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ an immersive experience
1:30 pm, 4 pm | May 6. Activate Community Through Theatre’s production invites audiences to sing with the Caterpillar, dance with the flowers or Gryphon, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts and enjoy snacks at the Mad Hatters Tea party. Tickets: $20. Pioneer Spring Community School, 9232 Bob Beatty Road, Charlotte at Huntersville border.
Thursday, May 9
6:30 – 9 pm | May 9. The Hwy, a high-energy Americana/Indie Rock Band. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Friday, May 10
7 pm doors, 8 pm show | May 10. Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. Tickets $25-45. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
6-10 pm | May 10. Live concert, food trucks, craft brews, artisans and vendors, kids zone, games. Oak Street Mill, Cornelius.
6-8 pm | May 10. Dukes and Smith Band. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, May 11
Charlotte Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival
11 am – 5 pm | May 11. Celebrate Asian cultures, diversity, roots and history. Cultural heritage showcase, food and retail vendors, live music, dance performances. Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius.
6-8 pm | May 11. The Chain – Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Town Green, downtown Davidson.
Doors 5 pm, show 6 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.
2-5 pm | May 11. What was May of 1775 really like? Join David Fleming and Scott Syfert to hear their insights and enjoy art, music, and dance at Cedar Grove for Part One of our exploration of May 1775, the year of the Meck Dec. Cedar Grove, 8229 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, May 12
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | May 12. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Thursday, May 16
8 am – 3 pm | May 16. Experience a powerful lineup of influential women. $75; must register in advance. Curated by Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius.
6:30 – 9 pm | May 16. Pluto For Planet, alternative & Southern Rock. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Friday, May 17
6-8 pm | May 17. Untethered Soul. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, May 18
Town of Cornelius
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.
5- 6:30 pm, acoustic artist. 7-9 pm headliner | May 18. Chris Taylor & The Rumor – Variety. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Davidson.
ACT’s production of Alice in Wonderland, an immersive experience, includes Kohen Hamlin, bottom; Emerson Adams, Bradley English, Jewel Caceres, center row; and Madison Pinto, Mylo Sommer, Peyton Meiners, top row. Photo: Wrenn Goodrum
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ an immersive experience
11 am, 1:30 pm, 4 pm May 18. Activate Community Through Theatre’s production invites audiences to sing with the Caterpillar, dance with the flowers or Gryphon, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts and enjoy snacks at the Mad Hatters Tea party. Tickets: $20. Pioneer Spring Community School, 9232 Bob Beatty Road, Charlotte at Huntersville border.
Sunday, May 19
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ an immersive experience
1:30 pm, 4 pm | May 19. Activate Community Through Theatre’s production invites audiences to sing with the Caterpillar, dance with the flowers or Gryphon, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts and enjoy snacks at the Mad Hatters Tea party. Tickets: $20. Pioneer Spring Community School, 9232 Bob Beatty Road, Charlotte at Huntersville border.
3 pm | May 19. Hank, Pattie and the Current bring 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.
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | May 19. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Tuesday, May 21
Skylar Schock has proudly performed her stand up comedy all over the country.
7:30 pm | May 21. Comedian Skylar Schock hosts a one of a kind evening of stand-up. Laugh Until You Cry is a show created for all fans of stand-up comedy and those interested in expanding the dialogue around mental health. $20, general admission. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Thursday, May 23
6:30 – 9 pm | May 23. Black Glass, Carolina’s premiere Rock and Roll Cover Band. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Friday, May 24
6-8 pm | May 24. Justin Mintum. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6pm | May 24. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a great sunset of live jazz featuring fantastic saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield and his band. Wear your coolest white as we present an “Outside White Party” featuring an “After Show Jam” right on the Vineyard Grounds from 8-9 pm with music by Mr. EZE of SGL Productions. No tents or coolers, and no outside alcohol. Tickets $40. Davesté Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Road Troutman.
Saturday, May 25
6-8 pm | May. 25. Groove Machine – 70s Tribute. Town Green, downtown Davidson.
11 am – 4 pm | May 25. Immerse yourself in life in May 1775 with living history at the Hugh Torance House and Store, featuring reenactors and living history for all ages in Part Two of our exploration of May 1775, the month and year of the Meck Dec. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, May 26
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | May 26. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Monday, May 27
11am-noon | May 27. The Town of Huntersville and American Legion Post 321 invite you to participate in the 23rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans’ Park, Downtown Huntersville.
Tuesday, May 28
Noon – 2 pm | May 28. Join the Cornelius Police Department at Robbins Park, 17500 W. Catawba Ave.
Thursday, May 30
6:30 – 9 pm | May 30. Austin Bohannon, up and coming music singer and song writer. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Friday, May 31
Philip Hamrick: “The Tunnel Club” Album Release Celebration
7 pm doors; 8 pm show | May 31. The singer-songwriter from Mooresville releases his first album since 2016 with “The Tunnel Club,” his first solo record as an independent artist. Hamrick is at his story-telling best with the title track, taking you on a hitch-hiker’s journey through the South in the 1940s. Personal stories, love songs and investigations into the everlasting are woven seamlessly throughout – delivered with a sweet voice, warm acoustics, cinematic strings and just enough edge to keep you guessing. Tickets $25. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
6-8 pm | May 31. Austin Bohannon Band. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, June 1
5- 6:30 pm, acoustic artist. 7-9 pm headliner | June 1. Those Meddling Kids – Rock Variety. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Davidson.
Mooresville Festival of Food Truck
5-8:30 pm | June 1. Bring a chair, hang out in the street eating food truck fare and listening to music. Downtown Mooresville.
Sunday, June 2
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | June 2. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Friday, June 7
6 pm food trucks; 6:30 pm show | June 7. Greggie & The Jets. The amphitheater has open lawn seating. Bring a chair, blanket and rock the park. Free. Liberty Park, 255 E. Iredell Ave., Downtown Mooresville.
6-8 pm | June 7. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, June 8
On Stage Concerts: Jazz at the Cain
7 pm doors; 8 pm show | June 8. Artists Ali Silk, keyboardist; Roberto Restuccia, guitarist; Jeff Ryan, saxophone; and featuring John Dillard Band. $55-$75. Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius.
6-8 pm | June 8. Radio Revolver – Iconic Radio Hits. Town Green, downtown Davidson.
Sunday, June 9
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | June 2. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Friday, June 14
6-8 pm | June 14. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6-10 pm | June 14. Live concert, food trucks, craft brews, artisans and vendors, kids zone, games. Oak Street Mill, Cornelius.
Saturday, June 15
4th Annual Juneteenth celebration
4-7 pm | June 15. Ada Jenins Center, Davidson.
5- 6:30 pm, acoustic artist. 7-9 pm headliner | June 15. Abbey Elmore Band – Variety. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Davidson.
Sunday, June 16
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | June 2. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
6-8 pm | June 16. Band of Oz – Beach/Variety. Town Green, downtown Davidson.
Thursday, June 20
Music plays 6pm-9pm | June 20. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live music in downtown Huntersville. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.
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.
Friday, June 21
6-8 pm | June 21. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
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.
2-5 pm | June 22. Attend HEARTS 3rd annual Junion for an exploration of regional history through the lens of genealogy, along with live music, dance and local ecology. Featuring noted genealogist and Co-Chairperson for the HEARTS Reunion Project, Andre’ Kearns. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
6-8 pm | June 22. Pushh – Today’s Variety. Town Green, downtown Davidson.
4-9 pm | June 22. Over 50 artists and makers showcasing their creations, food trucks, live music and beer releases. Lost Worlds Brewery, Cornelius.
Sunday, June 23
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | June 2. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Friday, June 28
xx | June 28. Join the Charlotte Symphony for its annual free summer concert at Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, Huntersville.
6-8 pm | June 28. Unwind with live musical performance. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, June 29
Concert in the Park – Charlotte Symphony & Fireworks
7-10 pm | June 29.Free event. No pets or smoking. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Fireworks display will follow the performance. Village Park,700 West C St., Kannapolis.
Historic Tour of the Store
1-2:15 pm and 3-4 pm | June 2. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds. The historic Hugh Torance House and Store is the oldest-standing store in NC and one of Mecklenburg County’s few surviving 18th-century structures. The site is adjacent to Cedar Grove, the National Register brick 1831 Greek Revival home of James Torrance, son of Hugh and Isabella Torance. This is a free tour but donations are most welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
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