Thursday, Sept. 26
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Play Ball!
7:30 pm | Sept. 26. The DCSO is up at bat with music from the Olympics, Field of Dreams, Chariots of Fire and other popular favorites from sporting events. We’ll knock it out of the park with P.D.Q. Bach’s Beethoven Symphony No.5 Sportscast. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Call 704-894-2135. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College.
Fall is in the Air: Demos at Donoghue’s series
6:30 pm | Sept. 26. Chef Brendan Krebs, FeedNC culinary director and chef, will present an intimate, interactive culinary demonstration during each course. Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Cherries and Pear; Rack of Lamb with Pan Jus, Parsnip Purée, Fennel, and Carrots; Maple Apple Upside Down Cake with Bourbon Crème Anglaise. A portion of your ticket purchase benefits the Feed NC Culinary Workforce Development Program. $125 per person; advance purchase of tickets required. Donoghue’s Open Door, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville 28117.
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Sunday, Oct. 13
Davidson Community Players: ‘The Humans’
See website for schedule. In The Humans, Stephen Karam documents the distinctly present-day Blake clan as a symbol of the disappearing middle class, with millennial children facing struggles their parents never faced while the parents also witness their promised safety vanish before them. Bound by love but consumed by a gnawing sense of dread, the Blakes meet for Thanksgiving dinner in New York City at one of their greatest moments of crisis. Recommended ages 15 and up. Tickets: Adult $23; Senior (65+) $21; Student (under 21) $18. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Friday, Sept. 27
6-9pm | Sept. 27. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live music. 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.
6-8 pm | Sept. 27. Hey 80’s. 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.
Friday, Sept 27 – Friday, Nov. 1
Select nights; price varies by date from $25 to $50 per person. Advance reservations required. 12 and older. Carrigan Farms, West Entrance: 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville 28115.
Saturday, Sept. 28
7:30 am | Sept. 28. Davidson Lands Conservancy presents a 5K, 10K and half marathon celebrating the gorgeous Davidson community and the work that DLC does to protect local open spaces, tree canopy, animal habitats and trails and greenways. If you are not a runner, but would like to help support these runners and DLC, please sign-up to volunteer, sign up here. 119 South Main St., The Town Green, Davidson.
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
2-8 pm | Sept. 28. Free, family-friendly festival will showcase the best local artists, musicians, food trucks and breweries. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St.
10 am – noon | Sept. 28. Get a close up look at special safety vehicles and learn about ways to keep your community safer. Stroll along Birkdale Commons Parkway while listening to a live DJ and check out the safety trucks, cars and boats parked along the street. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
CANCELLED: 6-8 pm | Sept. 28. Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble.Town Green, downtown Davidson.
Noon – 10 pm | Sept. 28. Live music and more. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, Sept. 29
2-5 pm | Sept. 29. Pet-related vendors, concessions and fun contests. Registration required to participate, free to watch and enjoy. Parking is free. Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave.
Check in at 12:30, play starts at 1 pm | Sept. 29. Grab your favorite partner and for a $30 entry fee, you can stake your claim to be Euchre Champion of Lost Worlds. Each teams gets a deck of Euchre cards and winners receive (two) $25 gift cards and a hat or T-shirt of choice. Lost Worlds Brewing Cornelius Taproom, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., 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.
