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Aug. 25: Canaan Cox performs at Cain Center For The Arts
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Friday Aug. 4
11:30 am-1 pm | Aug. 4 The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from Sandwich Express so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Cain Park, 21336 Catawba Ave.
6:30 pm | Aug. 4. Beach music, R&B, Top 40, and everything in between. Liberty Park | 255 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville.
8:30 pm | Aug. 4. An eclectic mix of musical styles that range from Pop, to R&B to Rock. $10 advance; $15 at door. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Aug. 4-6
Connie Company’s Teen Summer Stock Series Presents: Heathers The Musical!
7 pm Aug. 4-5; 10 pm Aug. 5; 1 pm Aug. 6. Based on the classic 1989 film, Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under. Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. This show includes mature language and mature themes; ages 14 and older. Tickets $14; all seats reserved. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Aug. 5: Completely Unchained at BoatYard LKN
Saturday, Aug. 5
5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Aug. 5. Stella Rising. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.
Completely Unchained W/ Modern Alibi
7 pm | Aug. 5. VanHalen tribute. $15 advance; $20 door. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Saturday, Aug. 5. Grand Funk Railroad. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.
Connie Company’s Teen Summer Stock Series Presents: Heathers The Musical!
7 pm and 10 pm |Aug. 5. Based on the classic 1989 film, Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under. Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. This show includes mature language and mature themes; ages 14 and older. Tickets $14; all seats reserved. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
5-8:30 pm |Aug. 5. A sampling of flavor-infused dishes and beverages. Make this a meetup to listen to live music in downtown Mooresville.
Aug. 5: Ghost hunt at the Hugh Torance House and Store in Huntersville
6:30 – 9:30 pm | First Saturday monthly. Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds (weather permitting) using investigative tools led by members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. Limited to 18 guests, 12 and older. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Aug. 6
Connie Company’s Teen Summer Stock Series Presents: Heathers The Musical!
1 pm |Aug. 6. Based on the classic 1989 film, Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under. Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. This show includes mature language and mature themes; ages 14 and older. Tickets $14; all seats reserved. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
North Meck Community Farmers Market
9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 9. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Weather-preparedness class
2 pm | Aug. 9. The Lake Norman Marine Commission is hosting a weather-preparedness class with meteorologist Eric Garlick highlighting local weather patterns and what to expect from a stormy day on Lake Norman. Everyone is welcome. Click here to RSVP. Cornelius Town Hall, Catawba Avenue.
Friday, Aug. 10
6 pm | Aug. 10. Band of Oz. Veterans Park 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.
Friday, Aug. 11
2nd Friday Street Festival Series
6-10 pm | Aug 11. Throwback Edition. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.
7:30-10 pm | Aug. 11. Movie nights are open to the public, free of charge. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an evening under the stars with our Movie in the Park Series. Movie TBA; concession will be available Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.
Saturday, Aug. 12
Rural Hill Day – History, Highland Cows & Food Trucks
3-7 p | Aug. 12. Come out to the farm and enjoy history, highland cows, food trucks and more. Day of parking is $5 cash only. Parking is required to attend. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
Aug. 12: “The Parent Trap” at Birkdale Village
7:30 pm | Aug. 12. “The Parent Trap” (Lindsay Lohan, not Hayley Mills). Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.
Second Saturdays at the Square
6-8 pm | Aug. 12. Rusty Knox Trio. Live music on the porch of The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.
Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop
10:30 am- noon | Aug. 12. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, Aug.13
6-8 pm | Aug. 13. Riggsbee Road. Downtown Davidson.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
North Meck Community Farmers Market
9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 16. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop
10:30 am- noon | Aug. 16. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Thursday, Aug. 17
6-9 pm | Aug. 17. Spiderwebs perform. 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.
Food Truck Fridays
Friday Aug. 18
11:30 am-1 pm | Aug. 18. The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from B’s Grill, so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St.
8:30 pm | Aug. 18. Tribute band. $20 advance; $25 door. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Saturday, Aug. 19
2-5:30 pm | Aug. 19. Learn more about the known and unknown sacred grounds on the site and within the surrounding area. Cedar Grove and Hugh Torrance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd., Huntersville.
5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Aug. 19. Chasing Phoenix. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.
Sunday, Aug. 20
2-4 pm | Aug. 20. A tea party honoring Miss May Davidson, benefactress of the Rural Hill Cultural Center. Light hors d’oeuvres, along with teas, and lemonade will be served. Dress in your afternoon tea finery (hats are encouraged, gloves are optional). Seating is limited; reservations required. Seating is first come, first served unless a half-table or whole table is reserved. $40 per adult; $18 per child. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
North Meck Community Farmers Market
9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 23. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Thursday, Aug. 24
Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop
6:30-8 pm | Aug. 24. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Charlotte Angels Fundraiser at Handel’s
5-8 pm | Aug. 24. 20% of total purchases will be donated to Charlotte Angels. Handel’s Home Ice Cream, 20545 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, Aug. 25
8 pm | Aug. 25. Canaan Cox is a North Carolina native and upcoming Nashville country music star. His music is a fusion of contemporary country, pop and a hint of rhythm and blues. Tickets: $25-$35. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop
10- 11:30 am | Aug. 25. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
8:30 pm | Aug. 25. Michael Jackson tribute. $20 advance; $25 door. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Saturday, Aug. 26
6-8 pm | Aug. 26. Reinaldo Brahn Band. Downtown Davidson.
8:30 pm | Aug. 26. Guns N Roses tribute show. $10 advance; $15 at door. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
7-10 pm | Aug. 26. Tickets are $150 and include dinner, drinks, live music, silent auction, raffles, animal meet and greets and more and can be purchased at rescueranch.com. Proceeds from the dinner benefit Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit animal welfare organization. The Preserve at Southern Distilling Co., 211 Jennings Rd., Statesville.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop
10:30 am-noon | Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville
North Meck Community Farmers Market
9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 30. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., 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.
