Tuesday, April 8
7:30 pm | April 8. Local industry experts and pop culture figures collide in a live debate-style format. Watch as passionate speakers present their bold opinions on topics ranging to frivolous to existential, and then cast your vote to see who truly moved the needle. Phones get checked at the door so that you have to listen and think critically. For ages 15 and older. $20. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Thursday, April 10
7 pm | April 10. The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues music. Tickets start at $45. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Thursday, April 10- Sunday, April 13
7:30 pm April 10-12 ; 2pm April 13 | Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Martha sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Ages 12 and up. Tickets $17.68 adults; $14.35 seniors. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre, Davidson College.
Friday, April 11
Karen as Dolly, A Tribute to Dolly Parton
Doors 6 pm; show 7 pm| April 11. Enjoy a lively tribute to the beloved country icon, Dolly Parton, with hit songs, charisma and a bit of rhinestone glamour. $25-35. Joe V. Knox Auditorium, Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main St., Mooresville.
7:30 pm | April 11. Charlotte Symphony returns to Cain Center for the Arts for another engaging program led by Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees. Tickets start at $45. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
6-8 pm | April 11. Matt Walsh. No coolers are allowed. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, April 12
Bethel Church Easter Eggstravagana
10 am – noon | April 12. Join us for a story walk, Easter egg hunt and inflatables. Free to attend. A coffee truck will be available for purchase. Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Rd.
4-7 pm | April 12. Free event to celebrate Earth Day, listen to live music and learn how we can create change in our community to be a little kinder to our planet. Over 25 local organizations will be on hand to provide interactive demonstrations on sustainability, conservation and living an eco-friendly life. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the festivities, but pl no pets, no smoking, no e-cigs or vaping, no open flames, and no glass containers are allowed. Food and beer concessions will be available. Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs performs 4:05-5:10 pm and Emanuel Winter Band from 5:30-7 pm. Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave.
Shred Event
10 am – noon | April 12. Bring your old documents, confidential files and no longer-needed important paperwork. Paper, folders, hanging folders, paper clips, elastics, staples and metal clips can all be shredded. Items such as batteries, 3-ring binders, cardboard boxes and any other non-recyclable items are not allowed. Sponsored by Susan Johnson + Associates / Keller Williams Lake Norman. Keller Williams Parking Area, 19721 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius.
SOLD OUT: 7:30 pm | April 12. Cain Center for the Arts.
7:30 pm | April 12. Tangled. Seating is first come, first serve. Attendees are encouraged to bring additional blankets and chairs. No outside food or beverage is permitted, but takeout from onsite restaurants is encouraged. Coolers are prohibited. Events are subject to cancellation pending weather conditions. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
9 am – noon | April 12. Advance registration with a fee of $10 per family is required. There are three reservation times to choose from: 9 am, 10 am and 11 am. Space is limited to only 30 tables per time slot. Registration will include a 45-minute table reservation, one donut per person and a family table craft.
Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.
9 am – noon | April 12. Prime season starts today. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods. 120 S. Main St., downtown Davidson.
SOLD OUT 8 -10 am | April 12. Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, come out and enjoy this opportunity of a photo shoot featuring a variety of resident raptors. Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville.
Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13
31st Loch Norman Highland Games and Scottish Festival
See website for schedule | 8 am April 12 to 5 pm April 13. Two-day celebration full of culture for the whole family. Watch world-ranked professional heavy athletes perform in seven traditional Scottish events that include throwing a battle axe, shooting long bows, and throwing weights for distance and height. Also Scottish culture like bagpipe bands, highland dancing and haggis. For the kids, make sure to pick up a passport that allows them to learn about Scottish heritage and traditions by going to tents representing different parts of Scotland. Music and dance performances will also be happening throughout the two-day event. Tickets start at $30 for Saturday or $44 for the weekend; you can get tickets to camp out overnight across from the main festival site. History Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, April 13
Bing Futch Dulcimer Guest Artist Performance
7-9 pm | April 13. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Bing Futchcelebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor and boundless energy. Admission is free. Knobloch Campus Center Alvarez- Smith 900 Room, Davidson College.
6 pm | April 13. A fun and meaningful Passover experience for people of every age will include music and interactive elements. The dinner is a traditional Passover menu by Izzy’s Catering. Must RSVP. $40 members; $10 member children 5-11 years; $80 others. Old Town Event Center, 19725 Oak St Suite 2-3, Cornelius.
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