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Upcoming Events

Events July 5th – July 15th

Set sail for adventure Saturday night at Ramsey Creek Park, where the Cornelius PARC Department is screening “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” Watch from the beach or your boat…if ye dare!  Make it mellow Sunday at the Jazz Jam, a biweekly improv session at Old Town Public House.  And next Wednesday, learn all about the beer business at the Newsmakers Breakfast at The Peninsula Club.​
Thursday, July 5
Beyond Walls is Cornelius’s annual, award-winning exhibition. Open through Jan. 31, 2019 at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
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.
Blood Drive
Free ticket voucher for donors! 3-6:30 p.m. at Regal Theaters Birkdale in Huntersville.
If you are a beginner or a runner looking for some company, join triathlete Andrew for a drop-in fitness class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at PHphysique Studio Bungee and Fitness in Cornelius.
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. Blue Monday will perform 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Democrats of North Mecklenburg seeks to build a highly visible and active presence of the Democratic Party in North Mecklenburg County as a means to grow the Democratic electorate and encourage, support and elect Democratic candidates through community outreach, fundraising and volunteering. Monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Magnolia Woods in Huntersville.
Friday, July 6
Free showing of “The Lego Ninjago Movie.” 2-4 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. The Calvin Edwards Trio will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Monthly showcase of the funniest comics in the greater Charlotte area. 8-10 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Saturday, July 7
8 a.m.-noon at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
8 a.m.-noon in downtown Davidson.
Book Signing
Eastin DeVerna, author of the graphic novel “Samurai Grandpa,” will sign copies of his book. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Outdoor Movie
The Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series presents “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” Family activities start at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at dusk at Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Borderlyne will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Join us for great talks and serious fun as we take a look at some of the biggest movies out there and what we can learn from them. 5:30 p.m. at The Cove Church in Mooresville.
Sunday, July 8
Trainers will put our native and exotic birds through their paces in free flight11 a.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Sunday Jazz Jam
Hosted by drummer Brian Burton and bassist Scott McCloud, musicians of all kinds are welcome to participate. 6-9 p.m. at Old Town Public House in Cornelius.
Monday, July 9
Junior Farm Camp for ages 6-8; Historic Encounters Camp for ages 9-12. July 9-12 at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Share the story of “Rosie Revere, Engineer” and become inventors. Grades K-2. 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Tuesday, July 10
Kids in grades 3-5 invited to draw comics and learn more about “The Adventures of Captain Underpants.” 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Wednesday, July 11
Three experts in the world of business and beer will discuss the dynamics of the local brewery economy over breakfast at The Peninsula Club. Great discussion over easy 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Call Cornelius Today to RSVP 704-895-1335
Middle grades authors Jo Watson Hackl and Carrie Ryan join us for a signing and kid-friendly survival skill lesson. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
 
Thursday, July 12
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.
Officials from Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson discuss regionalism, communication among lake towns and transportation projects. Open to the public. 5:30 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall.
LaLaCaboosa series welcomes variety dance band Summerdaze. 6:30-9 p.m. at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. Colby Dobbs will perform 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Dogfight the Musical
Based on the 1991 movie, this emotional journey depicts the blissful ignorance of youth as three young Marines set out for a final boys’ night before their deployment to Vietnam. July 12-22 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Friday, July 13
The Ben Gatlin Band headlines an evening of music, food trucks, craft brews, local artists, kids’ activities, more. 6-10 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Opening reception of a judged group exhibit showcasing the diversity and creative work of local photographers. 6-8 p.m. at the Mooresville Art Gallery.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Groove Masters will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
 
Saturday, July 14
8 a.m.-noon at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
8 a.m.-noon in downtown Davidson.
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.
New and favorite food trucks, beer and wine, music. 5-8:30 p.m. in downtown Mooresville.
Join us for great talks and serious fun as we take a look at some of the biggest movies out there and what we can learn from them. 5:30 p.m. at The Cove Church in Mooresville.
Family Talent Showcase
Imusination is an exciting new family-friendly event showcasing talent in our community. Register online. 7 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Bonfire Country will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Singer/songwriter Sarah Tucker, winner of the 2015 Appalachian Songwriting Challenge, will perform. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Four Corners Framing Gallery in Mooresville.
Sunday, July 15
Enjoy a variety of “nose to beak” encounters with some of our most interesting raptor species. 10 a.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Blood Drive
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Catawba Presbyterian Church in Huntersville.
Join Business Leaders Unleashed and Harvey’s for crawfish, cornhole, live music, bounce house and dunk tank. Must purchase tickets for crawfish boil byJuly 61-6 p.m. at Harvey’s in Cornelius.