Friday, March 1- Sunday, March 3
All day | March 1-3. Tropical houseplants, rare finds, a wide variety of plants brought in just for this event and modern ceramics, along with vendors showcasing the best of the local community’s talent and crafts. PlantHouse, 16641 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville.
Monday, March 4
8:30 am | March 4. Meet Cornelius officials and staff for a preview of Parks & Rec projects, programs and special events. H2 Public House, 19906 N Cove Rd, Cornelius.
Registration opens for Mayors Fitness Challenge
The 2024 Mayors Fitness Challenge will take place for six weeks from April 7 – May 19. The goal is for residues of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville to have the most active minutes collectively each week. At the end of the six weeks, the town with the highest average total of active minutes will be awarded the Fittest Community trophy. Registration for this year’s fitness challenge opens March 4.
Wednesday, March 6
Chronicles of Yarnia Discussion Group
1 – 3 pm | March 6. Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor; it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-directed projects in yarn and thread. Bring your own project to work on; no supplies are provided. Must register. Every Wednesday. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.
Thursday, March 7
1-3pm | March 7. Meet Cornelius Police officers. Starbucks, 20300 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
10 – 11 am | Thursdays. Outdoor storytime. Rosedale Nature Park, 9519 Rosewood Meadow Ln., Huntersville.
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.
A Million Alien Gospels: Christian Theology and Life Beyond Earth
6:30 – 8:30 pm | March 11. Davidson Forum Speaker Andrew Davison is the Sturbridge Associate Professor of Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, where he is also Dean of the Chapel at Corpus Christi College. His recent books include Astrobiology and Christian Doctrine: Exploring Implications of Life in the Universe (2023), and Participation in God: A Study in Christian Doctrine and Metaphysics (2019). Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
Tuesday, March 12
5:30 – 7:30 pm | March 12. Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor; it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Bring your own project to work on. Must register. Meets every Tuesday. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.
Dean Rusk Lecture: The Baby Broker Project: Inside the World’s Leading Low-Cost Surrogacy Agency
Naipanoi Lepapa
7-8 pm | March 12. Naipanoi Lepapa is an award-winning freelance investigative journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
Wednesday, March 13
11 am-1 pm | March 13. Bingo with a side of lunch that includes sliced turkey, pulled pork, coleslaw, baked brisket beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls, and drinks. For ages 55 plus. Space limited so must register in advance. $10 for Cornelius residents; $15 others. Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave.
Thursday, March 14
The Great Craftsby: Resin Bookmarks
6 – 7:30 pm | March 14. Join other adults to create resin bookmarks. Must register. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.
10 – 11 am | Thursdays. Outdoor storytime. Rosedale Nature Park, 9519 Rosewood Meadow Ln., Huntersville.
7:30- 9 pm | March 14. Feiyang Liu ‘24, joined by Dennis Contreras on bass and Al Sergel on drums, presents a tribute to the great trios of jazz history. The group will perform classic pieces from the American Songbook, as well as compositions by Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Grant Green, and Julian Lage. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
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
1-2 pm | March 16. Meet Cornelius Police officers. Handel’s Ice Cream, 20545 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius.
8:30 pm | March 16. U2 Tribute Band – Rattle And Hum. $25 in advance; $20 at the door. BoatYard, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Luck of the Village Celebration
5-8 pm | March 16. Live music, dancing, festive gear and more. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
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, St. Patrick’s Day: Keep an eye out online for our special St. Patrick’s Day events story
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.
11 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 2 pm | March 17. The Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club’s family friendly event provides samplings of tasty cuisine prepared by cooking teams who compete for prize money for their favorite charity. Ticket sales support charities that serve the communities of North Mecklenburg and South Iredell counties.Patrons use their admission ticket to vote for their favorite dish or charity in six different food categories. First, second and third place winners are selected by a panel of chefs from well-known area restaurants. Tickets are $20. Tickets for children under 10 are $10. Children under 5 are free. The Venues at Langtree, 554 Langtree Rd., Mooresville 28117.
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.
Classically Rocking’ performs music from the 70s to today. Harp and Crown LKN, 19932 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Registration open for Mayors Fitness Challenge
The 2024 Mayors Fitness Challenge will take place for six weeks from April 7 – May 19. The goal is for residues of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville to have the most active minutes collectively each week. At the end of the six weeks, the town with the highest average total of active minutes will be awarded the Fittest Community trophy.
Monday, March 18
Acclaimed Dulcimer Artist Bing Futch
7:30 – 9 pm | March 18. Acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Dutch celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. For tickets, call 704-894-2135 or go online. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
The Sheng Player: A British/Chinese Mixed Family’s Live Performance and More
7:30 – 9:45pm | March 18. A fun-loving British/Chinese mixed family from London. Yi Guo is a player of the sheng, an ancient Chinese musical instrument dating back to 1100 BCE. His work has been featured on over 200 movies, including The Last Emperor. Accompanying him to Davidson will be his English wife, Amanda, and their son, Toto Guo, who is an international model and actor splitting his time between China and the UK. Music and stories. No tickets required. Free admission. Knobloch Campus Center Alvarez- Smith 900 Room, Davidson College.
Wednesday, March 20
6-8 pm | March 20. Enjoy a guided tasting of 5 wines from Europe for $20. After the tasting, bottles of the vintages are available at distributor pricing. Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius.
Photo by William Wayland via Kitka websit
Davidson College Choirs: KITKA
7:30 – 9 pm | March 20. The Davidson College Chorale performs with the exotic and exhilarating professional vocal ensemble, KITKA. The nine women in KITKA are fearless sonic explorers who for over four decades, have developed a vast, breathtaking repertoire of traditional songs from the Balkans, Caucasus, and Slavic lands, as well as new material composed for the group drawing on those ancient vocal practices. Free and open to the public. Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Main Street, Davidson.
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.
Thursday March 21- Sunday March 24
Seussical the Musical
Times vary | William A. Hough Performing Arts presents Seussical. Appropriate for ages 4 and up. Buy your tickets now! Hough Auditorium, 12420 Bailey Rd.
Thursday, March 21
Dean Rusk Lecture: The Middle East and North Africa: Development Challenges and Opportunities
7 – 8 pm | March 21. David Bruns is the Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) for the Middle East Bureau overseeing development assistance to Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon. His lecture is free and open to the public. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
Inappropriate: An Evening with Cartoonist Gabrielle Bell
7 – 8:30 pm | March 21. Gabrielle Bell has contributed to The New Yorker, The Paris Review, McSweeneys, The Believer, and Vice. Her most recent work, Career Shoplifter, is a collection of comics about and drawings of New York City cafe life. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Chambers Lilly Family Gallery, Davidson College.
10 – 11 am | Thursdays. Outdoor storytime. Rosedale Nature Park, 9519 Rosewood Meadow Ln., Huntersville.
Saturday, March 23
Town of Cornelius
2-4 pm | March 23. This free, family event is designed for ages 3-12. Participants can enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, including egg-themed activities, arts and crafts, live music, face painting, inflatables and concessions. Wilhelm Park, 19018 Smith Cir., Cornelius.
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.
Mooresville Day Artisan Market
Noon – 4 pm | March 23. Annual hometown festival showcases local art, food and entertainment. Open-air artisan market featuring art and handmade items, food trucks and downtown eateries. Downtown Mooresville, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville.
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.
Sunday, March 24
11 am – 4 pm | March 24. Artists and craftsmen, food trucks, craft beer, live music. Back lot of Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius.
Registration open for Mayors Fitness Challenge
The 2024 Mayors Fitness Challenge will take place for six weeks from April 7 – May 19. The goal is for residues of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville to have the most active minutes collectively each week. At the end of the six weeks, the town with the highest average total of active minutes will be awarded the Fittest Community trophy.
Wednesday, March 20 – Sunday, March 24
7:30 pm March 20-23; 2 pm March 24. Davidson College’s Music and Theatre departments present Bright Star, featuring musical echoes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bright Star is a haunting tale of love and redemption set amongst a rich ensemble of characters in the North Carolina mountains in the 1940s. 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, contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
Monday, March 25
7:30 – 9: pm | March 25. An evening of talented string students performing solo and collaborative music accompanied by Tomasz Robak. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College.
Friday, March 29
5 pm doors, 6 pm show | March 29. Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. A meet-and-greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Tickets $20-45. Cain Center for the Arts.
Saturday, March 30
1:30 pm doors, 2:30 pm show | March 30. Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. A meet-and-greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Tickets $20-45. Cain Center for the Arts.
• 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.
