July 3: Chunky Daddy performs at Concerts @ the Circles
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This week is filled with activities around the Fourth of July. We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register for in advance. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
July 1-3
6:30 pm. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights through September, US National Whitewater Center, Charlotte. Free ($6 to park). Enjoy live rock, Americana, bluegrass, folk, and funk.
July 3: Fireworks at Queens Landing
July 3
9:30 pm. Fireworks. Grab a spot on the lawn. No pets, outside food or drink allowed. 1459 River Hwy., Mooresville.
Chunky Daddy, variety. 6-8 pm on Jetton Street in front of The Linden Apartments, Davidson.
BlueMonday. 7 pm at BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd. Tickets $15. 80’s and 90’s MTV era.
9 am -noon in downtown Davidson. This year’s 36 vendors include: fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy, freshly baked breads and artisanal baked goods, prepared foods, speciality culinary items, beverages, and health and beauty products.
July 3-4
Mecklenburg County will open Ramsey Creek beach in Cornelius with limited capacity from noon to 5 pm.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in conjunction with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate a free shuttle from the CATS Park & Ride lot on Sefton Park, just past Jetton Road extension.
There is no charge for beach access when you ride the free shuttle.
July 4: 4th of July celebration at Birkdale Village
July 4
4th of July celebration at Birkdale Village
10 am – 1 pm. Have the children bring their bikes and decorate them before the bike parade around Birkdale Commons Parkway. Following the bike parade, will be an block party in the Grove with magicians, special performers, face painters and more.
Schedule: 10 am – 10:45 am, bike decorating in the Grove (decorations will be provided by Birkdale Village); 11 am – 11:30 am, Huntersville Police Department leads the Bike Parade down Birkdale Commons Parkway; 11:45 am – 1 pm, Block Party in the Grove with a live DJ, face painters, stilt walkers, magicians and more.
The Town of Davidson July 4 Independence Day celebrations kick off with the Patriotic Stroll down South Street beginning at 5:15 p.m. and ending at the Town Green where the Concerts on the Green season will begin with a performance by Thurston Howell at 6 pm. There are no fireworks.
Thurston Howell, yacht rock spectacular. 6-8 pm on The Village Green downtown Davidson.
7 pm. Too Much Sylvia. $10 at the door. 1459 River Hwy., Mooresville.
Elsewhere
Trump National Golf Club Charlotte in Mooresville is not putting on a fireworks display this year, according to a spokeswoman. In the past, boaters would gather there and near The Peninsula Club to see firework displays. The Peninsula Club is holding a private Fourth of July event with fireworks.
July 6: Disc Golf AM League at Bradford Park
July 6
Disc Golf AM League
5:45 pm Tuesdays through Sept. 7 at Bradford Park, 17005 Davidson-Concord Rd., Huntersville. Sign-ups start 5:15-5:40 pm by Hole 1. $5 entry. Info: Pat Bowles, pbowles@huntersville.org.
July 10
A program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a Novant physician, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking.
July 11-18
Charlotte Black Pride, Charlotte
This year’s theme is “We The People,” and the family is coming for everything with a celebratory mix of performances, pageantry and politics. Come ready for fitness events, business workshops, a town hall meeting, brunches and parties.
July 13
Disc Golf AM League
5:45 pm Tuesdays through Sept. 7 at Bradford Park, 17005 Davidson-Concord Rd., Huntersville. Sign-ups start 5:15-5:40 pm by Hole 1. $5 entry. Info: Pat Bowles, pbowles@huntersville.org.
July 15
11:30 am-1:30pm. Tickets available for the annual Lake Norman Chamber Annual Gala & Awards luncheon. Along with the Robert T. Cashion Business Person of the Year Award, The McIntosh Law Firm Passion To Succeed (Entrepreneur of the Year) Award and the Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award presentations.
July 15- July 25
The 39 Steps
Presented by the Davidson Community Players at Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Tickets are $15-$20. Email boxoffice@davidsoncommunityplayers.org or call 704-892-7953. A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. The best of Hitchcock with a handful of actors.
July 17
2021 Summer Burns Night
6-10 pm. Aa traditional Scottish Supper that celebrates the very first Burns Night, which was held July 21st, 1801 in honor of Robert Burns. Space for this premier event at Rural Hill is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. A silent auction will be held throughout the evening and there will be a cash bar with beer, wine and Scotch whisky.
8-10 pm at Robbins Park, 17500 W Catawba Ave. Hike times will generally last about one and a half to two hours, with multiple stops along the way to learn about some of the wildlife, trees and plants we may encounter, courtesy of Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. No pets or strollers. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
