Brett Milstead to perform at Birkdale Village.
July 1
Lily Pad opens
6 pm | July 1. Come cool off at Huntersville’s first splash pad at North Mecklenburg Park, 16131 Old Stateside Rd., Huntersville.
Thursday, July 4
Grab your red, white and blue crew
10 am | July 4. Decorate your bike near Concierge at Birkdale Village. Enjoy the annual bike parade at Birkdale Village, kicking off in front of Starbucks at 11 am, and wet down by the Huntersville Fire Department at 11:30 am. A block party with face painting, balloon twisters, magicians and more at 11:45 am on The Plaza winds up the fun. In preparation for the bike parade and block party, Birkdale Commons Parkway from Talbots to Regal will be blocked off. All parking decks will be available. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6-8 pm | July 4. Chunky Daddy – Variety. Town Green, downtown Davidson.
Annual Stars and Stripes on Main Parade
10 am | July 4. Celebrate Independence Day with float, performers and marchers in a red, white and blue parade on Main Street, downtown Mooresville.
Friday, July 5
6-8 pm | July 5. Brett Milstead performs. 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, July 6
8 pm | July 6. This high-energy musical experience is an accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band show. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. BoatYard, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Mooresville Festival of Food Truck
5-8:30 pm | July 6. Bring a chair, hang out in the street eating food truck fare and listening to music. Downtown Mooresville.
5- 6:30 pm, acoustic artist. 7-9 pm headliner | July 6. Blue Monday – MTV Retro. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Davidson.
Friday, July 12
6-10 pm | July 12. Live concert, food trucks, craft brews, artisans and vendors, kids zone, games. Oak Street Mill, Cornelius.
6-8 pm | July 12. Nick Prestia Duo performs. 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 pm food trucks; 6:30 pm show | July 12. Envision. The amphitheater has open lawn seating. Bring a chair, blanket and rock the park. Free. Liberty Park, 255 E. Iredell Ave., Downtown Mooresville.
Fun Fridays: Make Your Own Sandwich
Noon – 2 pm | July 12. Free summer activity for all children of all ages in Donoghue’s Open Door, located inside FeedNC, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville 28117.
Saturday, July 13
9:30-11 am; arrive no later than 9:15 am so that class can start on time | July 13. This class is designed for paddlers who have little to no experience kayaking on calm water. Participants will spend 20-30 minutes in the classroom with the rest of the time on the water. All sessions will be lead with experienced and qualified instructors. Must register. Cost per person: $30 for residents, $36 others. Lake Norman Community Sailing Center, 15901 NC-73, located within Blythe Landing Park, Cornelius.
7:30 pm | July 13. “Elf.” Seating is first come, first serve. Attendees are encouraged to bring additional blankets & chairs. No outside food or beverage is permitted, but takeout from our onsite restaurants is encouraged. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Hollywood Nights — America’s Bob Seger Experience
8 pm | July 13. Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. $25 in advance; $35 at door. BoatYard, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Sunday, July 14
1-6 pm | July 14. Shop local vendors at Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville.
Thursday, July 18
6-9 pm | July 18. The Stranger. 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.
Thursday, July 18 — Sunday, 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.
Friday, July 19
Arts reception: Texture & Textile
6:30 – 8:30 pm | July 19. Cain Center and ArtPop Street Gallery prepare for another exhibit showcasing dozens of ArtPop alum and their dynamic creativity. This exhibit will showcase texture and textile in 2D and 3D artwork. Cain Center for the Arts.
6-8 pm | July 19. Justin Mintum performs. 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.
Fun Fridays: Children’s Yoga Intro
Noon – 2 pm | July 19. Movement with GiveYoga NC. Free summer activities for all children of all ages in Donoghue’s Open Door, located inside FeedNC, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville 28117.
Saturday, July 20
Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show
8 pm | July 20. Taking turns at an onstage piano, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. $20 in advance; $25 at door. BoatYard Lake Norman, 8418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
2-5 pm | July 20. Presenting the hidden history of local herbs and plants by featured botanist, Aaron Kampe, along with art, music and dance celebrating the ecology of our region. Cedar Grove, 8229 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
5- 6:30 pm, acoustic artist. 7-9 pm headliner | July 20. Crucial Fiya – Reggae. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Davidson.
9:30-11 am; arrive no later than 9:15 am so that class can start on time | July 20. Learn stand up paddleboarding (SUP) in a safe and controlled environment with experienced and certified paddle instructors. Participants will use top quality, new equipment. Must register. Cost per person: $30 for residents, $36 others. Lake Norman Community Sailing Center, 15901 NC-73, located within Blythe Landing Park, Cornelius.
Tuesday, July 23
7:30 pm | July 23. Now Are the Foxes brings an unscripted, highly energetic, audience interactive comedy experience. Tickets $20. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
July 25-27
Annual Christmas in July Sales
Grab up awesome deals, discounts, treats, and more. Downtown Mooresville.
Friday, July 26
Dusk | July 26. Trolls “Band Together.” Movies are open to the public, free of charge. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Veterans’ Park – Downtown Huntersville.
Noon – 2 pm | July 26. Special treat Day. Free for all children of all ages in Donoghue’s Open Door, located inside FeedNC, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville 28117.
11:30 am-1pm | July 26. A Little Taste of Chicago. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers and enjoy lunch. The picnic tables will be available for seating. Cain Park, 21336 Catawba Ave.
6-8 pm | July 26. The HWY performs. 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.
6-8 pm | July 26. Downtown Mooresville.
Saturday, July 27
An Evening With The Celebrity Housewives
Doors 5 pm, show 6 pm | July 27. A fun-filled evening with some of your favorite Television Housewives from New York and New Jersey. The night will feature Dolores Catania and Sonja Morgan talking all about their sensational personal lives, cherished families, amazing businesses, and how fame has changed their lives forever. $30-$45. A Q&A follows. Mooresville Performing Arts Center is located, 161 S. Magnolia Str., Mooresville 28115.
3-6 pm | July 27. Benefits Little Smiles. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700 One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
9:30-11 am; arrive no later than 9:15 am so that class can start on time | July 27. Learn stand up paddleboarding (SUP) in a safe and controlled environment with experienced and certified paddle instructors. Participants will use top quality, new equipment. Must register. Cost per person: $30 for residents, $36 others. Lake Norman Community Sailing Center, 15901 NC-73, located within Blythe Landing Park, Cornelius.
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