Time Sawyer blends folk, alt-country and rock for a musical experience that pairs perfectly with wide open spaces, brews and food trucks. Find it all at Rural Hill’s annual food truck rally this Saturday.The Kiwanis Splashville Park recently announced extended weekend hours. Come splash 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Registration is open for “Castaway Camp: Shipwrecked!” at First Baptist Church of Cornelius. Kids will have fun with songs, crafts, games, snacks and Bible lessons each afternoon, Aug. 6-10. Email or call the church office to register.
Thursday, July 26
Community hot dog lunch will be offered each Thursday in June and July. Donations welcome. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius.
The Davidson Community players present the story of strong Southern women making their way over life’s many hurdles together. July 19-29 at the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.
More than 125 Charlotte-area restaurants, including several around Lake Norman, will offer prix fixe three-course dinners. Reservations recommended. July 20-29 at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails, Dressler’s, Firebirds, more.
Mixed-media exhibition featuring more than 100 works created by children from our summer arts and recreation camps. Open through Aug. 25 at the Cornelius Arts Center.
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. 90s tribute band Gump Fiction will perform 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
MadElf Productions presents a preview performance of this rock musical about a family divided over the politics of water. July 26 and 28 and Aug. 3 and 5 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
LaLaCaboosa series welcomes rock band Revelwood Mission. 6:30-9 p.m. at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
2-6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Cornelius.
Friday, July 27
Vinyasa Arts Yoga will lead a one-hour yoga session. $10 includes yoga, raffle ticket and two beers from local breweries. 6:30-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. The Invaders will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Come dressed as your character and help solve the mystery while enjoying dinner, drinks and laughter. Ages 21 and up. Reservations required. 7-10 p.m. at All Around the Board Game Cafe in Cornelius.
Experience the healing power of immersive sound as Grant Hill weaves a multi-instrumental sonic tapestry of handpan, crystal singing bowls, Native American flute, rhythm and more, merging ancient healing instruments with the future of sound technology. 7:30-9 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Saturday, July 28
8 a.m.-noon at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
8 a.m.-noon in downtown Davidson.
St. Jude “Christmas Miracles in July” benefit event features Santa, music by Craig Rainey and High Road, cruise-in, basketball tournament, games, bounce houses, food and drinks. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at East Lincoln High School.
A doctor gives a brief presentation on a health topic and then leads participants on a walk. Healthy snacks, coffee, water, and blood pressure checks are offered free of charge. 9-10 a.m. at the Davidson Town Green.
Meet Jake Bussolini, Sandra Eason, Indie Gantz, Julia Taylor Ebel, and many other local authors, buy books, win prizes. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Free ticket voucher for donors. 3-6:30 p.m. at Regal Theaters in Birkdale Village.
Live music, beer and wine, bounce houses, hay rides, and food from Caribbean Buzz, Anna’s Sweet Treats, Hiya Food Truck, Yummy Banh Mi, many more. 4:30-9 p.m. at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Live music by One Paper Crane and Wayward Reason, food trucks, street vendors, beer, more. 5-10 p.m. at D9 Brewing Company in Cornelius.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Exit 54 will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Sunday, July 29
2-5 p.m. at The Range at Lake Norman in Cornelius.
Musicians from Bethel Presbyterian, First Baptist and Union Bethel AME Zion Churches will join us. 6 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius.
Free showing of “Homeward Bound.” 8:45 p.m. on the Mooresville Town Hall lawn.
Monday, July 30
Boat owners provide watersports opportunities to abandoned, abused and neglected children, as well as wounded warriors. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Holiday Marina in Cornelius.
Kids ages 8-12 invited to “Civil War Soldier.” July 30-Aug. 2 at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Kids in grades K-2 invited to hear stories about Claude Monet and make a watercolor craft. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
4-7 p.m. at Chick-fil-A Northcross in Huntersville.
Tuesday, July 31
10 a.m.-3 p.m. at CPCC’s Huntersville campus.
The Cornelius Youth Orchestras is a community orchestra open to all youth musicians with one or more years of music instruction. Information sessions for the upcoming concert season will be held 6-7 p.m. July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14 at Bailey Middle School. New member rehearsal and orientation will be Aug. 21.
Learn about the Carolina Raptor Center’s re-nesting program and get some tips on how to leave the nest. 6-8 p.m. at Resident Culture Brewing Company in Charlotte.
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Share your fandom with Harry Potter-inspired games, activities and snacks. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
The Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan will perform. Hot dog dinner, $3. 6 p.m. at Davidson United Methodist Church.
Thursday, Aug. 2
Special presenter JumpBunch will lead a class full of energy and enthusiasm designed to make physical activity fun for every child. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
The Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists welcome biologist Gene Vaughan, who will present “The Lake Norman Creature Feature.” See live and preserved animals. 7 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. Heart tribute band Heartbreaker will perform 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Free showing of “Wonder.” Drinks, candy and popcorn available for purchase. 8:30 p.m. at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
Friday, Aug. 3
MadElf Productions presents a preview performance of this rock musical about a family divided over the politics of water. Aug. 3 and 5 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Free outdoor concert with music by Billy Joel tribute band The Stranger. Food and drinks available for purchase. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mooresville Town Hall.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Thirsty Horses will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Monthly showcase of the region’s best comics. 8-10 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Saturday, Aug. 4
All proceeds benefit the Ada Jenkins Center’s programming. 7-11 a.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson.
Experience paddleboarding, kayaking, yoga, self-defense, free meal plans, classes and more for all ages. Free; donations accepted for the Semper Fi Fund. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Edge Performance Training in Davidson.
Meet Waldo, win prizes and indulge in treats at the culmination of our month-long “Where’s Waldo?” event. 11 a.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Soundbarrier will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Sunday, Aug. 5
Six-city event series in which cyclists compete in one of three distances. Each event culminates with a festival featuring food trucks, craft beer and live music. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Davidson Town Green.
Roots music featuring a rotating lineup of musicians from the greater Charlotte area. 6-10 p.m. at Old Town Public House in Cornelius.
