Aug. 7: Red Dress Amy performs at River Jams
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com.
We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register for in advance. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
Aug. 5-7
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.
Aug. 6
Live music
Chase Killough, 6pm at Eleven Lakes Brewing Company, 10228 Bailey Rd., Suite 201, Cornelius
Watch Me Dance – Chicago Stepping
7-8 pm Fridays through Dec. 26 at the Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center, 109 S. Old Statesville Rd. Purple Charlotte Steppers presents an interactive dance series that promotes social connectivity and health through movement. This series celebrates American style social dancing. Watch Me Dance highlights the American social dance styles birthed in African-American communities, including Chicago Stepping, Detroit Ballroom and Soul Line Dancing. This series is open to children 10 and older and adult children of all ages. This series features a new class customized for the visually impaired. Contact/Registration: Demond Carter, 704-380-7264; www.purplecharlotte.com.
Aug. 7: REO Survivor at Concerts @ the Circles
Live music
Karl Stolz, 7-10 pm at Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver
Live music
Joe Donelan, 7-9 pm at D9 Brewing Company, 11138-C Treynorth Dr., Cornelius
Aug. 7
REO Survivor, REO Speedwagon/Survivor Tribute. 6-8 pm on Jetton Street in front of The Linden Apartments, Davidson.
7 pm. Arts for All presents 12 Nights by Sean Graney. Free at Jetton Park beach.
Unplugged+Live Concert Series
5-8 pm at Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville. Register here. This touring concert series features live performances featuring local and touring talent, live DJs, & Food Trucks. Join us outdoors and socially-distanced.
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.
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.
Aug. 8: Lake Norman Fondo
Aug. 8
Lake Norman Fondo
Recreational Charity Ride with competitive timed sections starts a the Town Green in Davidson. Registration and additional race information.
Aug. 10
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.
Aug. 12: “The One and Only Ivan”
Aug. 12
The One and Only Ivan. Movies are open to the public, free of charge and will be shown at Veterans’ Park in Downtown Huntersville. Park opens about 6:30 pm and movies start at dusk.
6-9 pm. Darrell Harwood. Country. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Aug. 12-14: River Jams at US National Whitewater Center
Aug. 12-14
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.
Aug. 13
2nd Friday Street Festival Series
Celebrate the Lake. 6-10 pm. Live music, special performances, games, vendors, food and drink. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St. Free.
Live Music
Bradley Wik and the Charlatans, 7-10 pm at Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver
Aug. 14
Second Saturday Concerts @ The Square
Pushh, rock variety. 6-9 pm at South Main Square in the parking lot by The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.
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.
5th Annual Gaga Ball Tournament
9 am at the Robbins Park gaga pit for a morning of friendly competition. Open to boys and girls ages 7-12. Age divisions and brackets will be created post-registration based on the ages of the registered participants. Advance registration is encouraged. Online registration is open through Friday, Aug. 13, at 4 pm.
Aug. 14: Paddleboarding lessons
9:30-11 am. The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with the Lake Norman Community Sailing Center to offer stand up paddleboarding lessons.$25 for Cornelius residents, $35 for others.
Aug. 14-21
Birkdale Village Restaurant Week
Menus will be offered at $15, $25 and $35 price points.
Aug. 15
Band of Oz, beach / variety. 6-8 pm on The Village Green downtown Davidson.
Miss May’s Elegant Tea
2-4 pm. Honoring the late Miss May Davidson at Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s. Tickets are $30 per adult and $15 per child. More info: www.ruralhill.com/events or 704-875-3113.
Aug. 19
6-10 pm. Great Wagon Road Dinner. A night of history and whiskey from Great Wagon Road Distilling and local historian Kris Manley; catered by Bouk Catering. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. Tickets are $95 per person.
