March 15: Luck of the Village at Birkdale Village
Saturday, March 1
Gamut Dance Company’s 19th Annual Showcase
7-8:30 pm | March 1. Gamut Dance Company is Davidson College’s student run dance company comprised of 24 dancers. Tickets adults, 11.40; seniors or children, $7.67. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
March 1: The King Cake donut is only one reason to attend the Mardi Gras Market at Lost Worlds
Noon – 5 pm | March 1. The festive Mardi Gras Market features local artists and makers, Cajun-inspired food, live music and a King Cake Euchre beer on tap. Lost Worlds Coffee is collaborating with Your Mom’s Donuts and will have a King Cake donut. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
9 am –noon March 1. Davidson Farmers Market, downtown Davidson.
7:30 pm | March 1. Their unique and eclectic tribute act of Yacht Rock focuses on songs from Hall and Oates, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins and more. Tickets start at $35. Cain Center For The Arts.
Propagation Essentials Workshop
1-2 pm | March 1. Hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of plant propagation! This class will teach you essential techniques to successfully propagate plants, allowing you to take home your very own cutting from our Williamson Conservatory. You’ll be working with Ficus elastica, commonly known as the Rubber Tree, and exploring different propagation methods. $30 per person; must register as space is limited. Conservatory Classroom, Williamson Conservatory, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont.
Sunday, March 2
Humans of October 7th: Photography Exhibit and Discussion
5-6:30 pm | March 2. An evening with Erez Kagonovitz, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Israeli artist-in-residence and founder of the acclaimed “Humans of Tel Aviv” project. Experience Kaganovitz’s 32 compelling photographs in his exhibit “Humans of October 7th.” Listen as he shares his unique insights into the lives and experiences of those pictured bringing their powerful stories to life. Registration recommended. Lilly Family Gallery, Davidson College.
Through Sunday, March 9
Sacred Spaces Volume 1: The Minutes
See website for schedule. A dark comedy about the agony and ecstasy of small-town government. Good intentions collide with malicious inertia when an upstart young councilman returns from a brief leave of absence. Missing the minutes from the previous meeting, he senses the other council members—from shy civil servants to buffoonish politicians to senile elder statesmen—are hiding something awful about what transpired. In hilarious and unsettling fashion, The Minutes shows how fictional towns like Big Cherry and real towns like Davidson wrestle with uncomfortable task of recording their own histories. $12-$25. Recommended for ages 15-plus. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
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Monday, March 3
French Film Showing – The Fast Runner (Zacharias Kunuk. 2001)
7-9 pm | March 3. Igloolik at the dawn of the first millennium, when nomadic Inuit were masters of the frozen arctic. Evil in the form of an unknown shaman divides a small community of Inuit, upsetting its balance and spirit. Twenty years pass. Two brothers emerge from the evil order: Amaqjuaq, the Strong One, and Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner. Atanarjuat wins the hand of the lovely Atuat away from the boastful son of the camp leader, Oki, who vows to get even. Oki ambushes the brothers in their sleep, killing Amaqjuaq, as Atanarjuat miraculously escapes running naked over the spring sea ice. But can he ever escape the cycle of vengeance left behind? Chambers Hance Auditorium, Davidson College.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Side-by-Side with Cornelius Youth Orchestra
7:30 – 9 pm | March 3. The DCSO joins forces with the Cornelius Youth Orchestra for an exuberant side-by-side performance. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
Tuesday, March 4
Davidson College Chamber Singers: Choral Compline & Meditation
7:30 pm | March 4. The Davidson College Chamber Singers invite you for a one-hour meditative compline service. Surrounded by candlelight and chant, psalms and anthems, attendees will meditate, breath and find their center. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, downtown Davidson.
Wednesday, March 5
11 am-1 pm | March 5. Registration is required for this event, which includes a barbeque lunch and multiple rounds of bingo for the chance to win prizes. For ages 55 plus. $10 for Cornelius residents, $15 others. Spaces are limited. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.
6:30-8:30 pm | March 5. Guests are guided through a six course beer pairing dinner. 760 Craft Works head brewer Brent Myers and and a chef from Cicerone Certified Beer Servers will explain the relationship between the food and beer and answer questions. Tickets are $75 and seating is limited. 760 Craft Works, 100 Gilead Rd, Huntersville.
Traditional Series: Sierra Hull
7:30 – 9 pm | March 5. Sierra Hull, two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, is also the six-time recipient of IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year. $28.80 adults, $22.13 seniors, $12.12 child. For tickets, contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
Friday, March 7
7:30 pm | March 7. Since her ridiculous I AIN’T DOIN IT videos went viral in 2017, she has gained over 400 million views, 3 million social media followers, and the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people all across the nation at her live shows. Tickets start at $35. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Saturday, March 8
7:30 pm | March 8. Tartan Terrors blend the energy of a rock show with humor and step dance. Their distinctive sound and proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience. Tickets start at $35. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Through Sunday, March 9
Sacred Spaces Volume 1: The Minutes
See website for schedule. A dark comedy about the agony and ecstasy of small-town government. Good intentions collide with malicious inertia when an upstart young councilman returns from a brief leave of absence. Missing the minutes from the previous meeting, he senses the other council members—from shy civil servants to buffoonish politicians to senile elder statesmen—are hiding something awful about what transpired. In hilarious and unsettling fashion, The Minutes shows how fictional towns like Big Cherry and real towns like Davidson wrestle with uncomfortable task of recording their own histories. $12-$25. Recommended for ages 15-plus. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Thursday, March 13
6:30-8:30 pm | second/fourth Thursdays of each month. Free line dance classes. No registration needed. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Ada Jenkins Center gym, 212 Gamble St., Davidson.
Friday, March 14
Damn Tall Buildings
Doors 6:30 pm, 7:30 show pm | March 14. Damn Tall Buildings is a damn fine trio, mixing bluegrass, swing, and foot-stomping old-time music you wouldn’t think possible from a band from Brooklyn. Tickets start at $25. Cain Center For The Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Saturday, March 15
5-8 pm | March 15. An evening full of live music, dancing and festive gear. 5-5:15 pm: Cue the bagpipes as the Loch Norman Pipe Band get us in the Irish spirit with a festive performance. 5:15-5:30 pm: The Connick School of Irish Dance and The Reid Academy takes the stage with a special traditional performance. 5:30-8 pm: Dance to live tunes from The Hit Men Party Band of Charlotte. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Shillelagh Shuffle 5K & Half Pint Fun Run
9 am check-in| March 15. A fun and festive morning filled with running, prizes, and music and food trucks. Show off your St. Paddy’s Day spirit in our costume contest and you could win some festive prizes. Prizes in several age categories. Lost World Brewery, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
9 am –noon | March 15. Davidson Farmers Market, downtown Davidson.
9am – noon | March 15. Cars, trucks and bikes will be parked along Main St at Veterans park and be ready for public viewing and voting. Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., downtown Huntersville.
8 -10 am | March 15. Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, come out and enjoy this opportunity of a photo shoot featuring a variety of resident raptors. This event is packed with beautiful birds in a breathtaking setting. Cost is $60/photographer and $30/photo assistant. Space is limited to 25 photographers and 5 photographer assistants, register early. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville.
2 pm and 7:30 pm | March 15. The Kings of Queen are the hottest Queen tribute today. Given that he’s been dubbed as the reincarnated Freddie Mercury, frontman Emo Alaeddin is quite the spectacle. The Kings of Queen is the only Queen tribute band to perform “Bohemian Rhapsody” with all the vocal parts performed live. Tickets start at $45. Cain Center For The Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Sunday, March 16
Irish and American Tunes with Jon Singleton
3 pm | March 16. Charlotte’s own old-time, bluegrass, and folk music stars Jon Singleton and Jon Hill, along with surprise guests, will perform a concert of Irish American music. Fiddle and clawhammer banjo meet mandolin and guitar. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135.
Rotary Lake Norman Men that Cook
11 am – 2 pm | March 16. Taste tasting from LKN men who cook. $20 from each ticket goes to support selected charities that serve the communities of North Mecklenburg and South Iredell counties. Each eating participant will vote for their favorite food, charity or team by placing their ticket in the bucket on each team’s table. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door, $10 kids younger than 10; free kids under 5. The Venues at Langtree, 554 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Tuesday, March 18
Scotti Norman, “Freedom and Family at Boyd Cabin (Buncombe County, North Carolina)”
7:30 – 9 pm | Mark 18. This talk will discuss the collaborative efforts of work at Boyd Cabin, one of the first nineteenth and twentieth-century freedman homesteads in North Carolina. Through the integration of documentary research, archaeological excavation, and oral histories from the Boyd family, this project attempts to forge new ties between archaeologists and descendant communities in the region. Preliminary excavation results indicate that the 14-person Boyd family maintained a thriving agricultural farm and built a communal space for family during a radically challenging post-emancipation, post-bellum period in Appalachia. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
Thursday, March 20 – Sunday, March 30
Sacred Spaces Volume 2: A Small and Humble Erasure
See website for schedule. Playwright Stephanie Gardner digs deep into Queen City history to explore a pivotal moment in which the powers that be drove marginalized theater makers toward founding a venue atop an enslaved people’s burial ground. In a sweeping, generations-spanning and playful style, Gardner’s artistic rendering begs us all to consider what is sacrificed in the ever-problematic quest for space. Tickets: $12-$27 (plus NC state taxes and fees). Recommended for ages 15+. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Friday, March 21
7:30 pm | March 21. Terron Brooks will bring Broadway to audiences in a fresh new way as Brooks reinterprets your favorite classic and contemporary Broadway songs. A two-time NAACP Award and Ovation Award nominee, Brooks is best known for portraying Eddie Kendricks in NBC’s Emmy Award-winning mini-series The Temptations and star of Broadway’s Lion King as Simba and Hairspray as Seaweed. Tickets start at $45. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
6-11 pm | March 21. Dinner, cocktails, casino games, raffle and silent auction benefits Lake Norman Humane. Tickets $125 per person. Cocktail hour 6 pm; games begin 7 pm. Trump National, 120 Trump Square, Mooresville 28117.
Saturday, March 22
HEARTS Irish Connections ‘25: Jane’s Famous Ride
Time TBA | March 22. Sharing the history of Mecklenburg County’s role in the Revolutionary War with a focus on the patriotic actions of Jane Parks McDowell and her role in the Revolutionary War. In 1780, the hope for liberty pushed this young woman with Scots-Irish roots to make a perilous ride to help the Continental Army. Free community event; please register. Historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store, 8229 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
2 pm and 6 pm | March 22. Puppy Pals is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss. Tickets start at $25. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Noon – 4 pm | March 22. Open-air artisan market featuring art and handmade items, live performances, music, activities and local food trucks and downtown eateries. Downtown Mooresville.
Sunday, March 23
Calextone
3 pm | March 23. Calextone presents “Solatium – 14th and 15th Century Music Honoring the Cosmos”. Pre-concert lecture at 2 pm, sponsored by Davidson Learns. Adults $21.40; seniors $16.30; students/youth free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson.
Tuesday, March 25
Armour After Dark: Lake Town Stories
7:30 pm | March 25. Inspired by the legendary organization The Moth, Lake Town Stories will be a live night of community storytelling. Anyone who is interested in performing can bring a 5-minute personal narrative that relates to the evening’s theme. Storytellers will be selected in a live drawing. Stories must be true, involve you, and have a change from beginning to end. Otherwise, any range of funny, vulnerable, or unfathomable events are welcome to be the focus. For ages 15 and older. $20. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Thursday, March 27
A.J. Ghent & His Singing Guitar
7 pm | March 27. Viral influencer, singer, songwriter, and slide guitarist AJ Ghent is captivating audiences nationwide with his live performances, showcasing the therapeutic power of his “Singing Guitar.” By creating soundscapes that deeply resonate with listeners, Ghent is redefining the concert experience, transforming each show into an immersive, healing journey. Tickets start at $25. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
6:30-8:30 pm | second/fourth Thursdays of each month. Free line dance classes. No registration needed. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Ada Jenkins Center gym, 212 Gamble St., Davidson.
Friday, March 28
8 pm | March 28. Rattle and Hum, the Premier U2 Tribute from right here in Charlotte, perform a sonically and visually stimulating performance of U2’s greatest hits. The members have performed together for more than 14 years and show their passion for the music in every show. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Saturday, March 29
6 pm | March 29. Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation, and an incredible variety of musical talents. Tickets start at $25. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
9 am –noon | March 29. Davidson Farmers Market, downtown Davidson.
Kicking Cancer’s Bass Fishing Tournament
5 am – 5 pm | March 29. This will be a standard five fish tournament. Guaranteed $2,000 for first place, paying out at least 10 places (50/50 Payout structure), and 100% payout for big fish. These numbers will go up based on the number of boats. Food at weigh in. Raffle; tickets will be available before the event or can be bought at the ramp the day of. $120 registration. Benefits Cool Kids Clubhouse. Pinnacle Access Area, River Highway, Mooresville 28117.
Sunday, March 30
5-6 pm | March 30. This recital is free in-person and online at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
Through Sunday, March 30
Sacred Spaces Volume 2: A Small and Humble Erasure
See website for schedule. Playwright Stephanie Gardner digs deep into Queen City history to explore a pivotal moment in which the powers-that-be drove marginalized theater makers toward founding a venue atop an enslaved people’s burial ground. In a sweeping, generations-spanning, and playful style, Gardner’s artistic rendering begs us all to consider what is sacrificed in the ever-problematic quest for space. $12-$27. Recommended for ages 15-plus. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Thursday, April 3
So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary
7 pm | April 3. Robert Neary creates an unforgettable tribute to one of the greatest recording artists in history. Two hours packed with 24 classic hit songs, nostalgia, multimedia, stories and trivia and a finale that is Broadway caliber. Tickets start at $55. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Saturday, April 5
Don’t Let Pigeon Drive the Bus — The Musical
11 am and 2 pm | April 5. Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In a Play!), “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus – The Musical!” is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party.
10 am – 3 pm | April 5. Discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics at STEAM Day at Latta. Join Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation’s Quest Nature Center and the Carolina Raptor Center at Latta Nature Preserve for this free day of learning for all ages. Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd., Huntersville.
9 am – noon | April 5. Prime season starts today. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods. 120 S. Main St., downtown Davidson.
Thursday, April 3- Sunday, April 6 and Thursday, April 10- Sunday, April 13
7:30 pm April 3-5 and April 10-12 ; 2pm April 6 and 13 | Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Martha sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Ages 12 and up. Tickets $17.68 adults; $14.35 seniors. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre, Davidson College.
Tuesday, April 8
7:30 pm | April 8. Local industry experts and pop culture figures collide in a live debate-style format. Watch as passionate speakers present their bold opinions on topics ranging to frivolous to existential, and then cast your vote to see who truly moved the needle. Phones get checked at the door so that you have to listen and think critically. For ages 15 and older. $20. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Thursday, April 10
7 pm | April 10. The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues music. Tickets start at $45. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Thursday, April 10- Sunday, April 13
7:30 pm April 10-12 ; 2pm April 13 | Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Martha sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Ages 12 and up. Tickets $17.68 adults; $14.35 seniors. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre, Davidson College.
Friday, April 11
Karen as Dolly, A Tribute to Dolly Parton
Doors 6 pm; show 7 pm| April 11. Enjoy a lively tribute to the beloved country icon, Dolly Parton, with hit songs, charisma and a bit of rhinestone glamour. $25-35. Joe V. Knox Auditorium, Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main St., Mooresville.
7:30 pm | April 11. Charlotte Symphony returns to Cain Center for the Arts for another engaging program led by Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees. Tickets start at $45. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Saturday, April 12
8 -10 am | April 12. Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, come out and enjoy this opportunity of a photo shoot featuring a variety of resident raptors. This event is packed with beautiful birds in a breathtaking setting. Cost is $60/photographer and $30/photo assistant. Space is limited to 25 photographers and 5 photographer assistants, register early. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville.
7:30pm | April 12. Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent. Their hit song “All for You,” topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. Tickets start at $45.. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
9 am – noon | April 12. Table reservations required. Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.
9 am – noon | April 12. Prime season starts today. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods. 120 S. Main St., downtown Davidson.
Thursday, April 17
I Laugh at Myself: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October
8 pm | April 17. Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer and creative visionary of Blue October, is renowned for being one of the most charismatic and uplifting artists of our time. This show is for ages 16+ as it does contain adult topics. Tickets $47-$68. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Friday, April 18
7:30 pm | April 18. Max Weinberg is most widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. A truly interactive experience, Weinberg invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four-piece group will play that night. Tickets start at $55. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
