Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Check back on Mondays for the Weekly Agenda and Thursdays for the Weekender. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it.
Sept. 1 – Sept. 13
Sept. 2
Rock the Park summer concert series
80z Nation, relive the ‘80s. Food trucks will open at 6 pm and the show begins at 6:30 pm. Outside food and beverage is permitted with the exception of alcohol. Small coolers are allowed. Liberty Park, 25 E. Iredell Ave., downtown Mooresville.
6-9 pm. Matt McKinley. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
7-10 pm. Tyler Nail. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
7-10 pm. Jefferson Ave. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
9 pm. Simplified. Tickets are $15. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
Sept. 3
6-9 pm. Taplow. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
International Vulture Awareness Day
10 am -2 pm. Learn interesting facts about vultures, why they are important for a healthy ecosystem, and what you can do to help protect vultures and their habitat. There will be vulture-related crafts, a scavenger hunt on the Raptor Trail, a food truck, a silent auction to support the Peregrine Fund, and many opportunities to watch educators working with vultures through keeper talks and interactions on the trail. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville.
1 pm. JMS Trio. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.
7-10 pm. String Theory. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
8 am. Challenge yourself with either the 5K or the 15K race that weaves through wooded trails along the Catawba River. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Concert
8 pm. Blue Monday. Tickets are $15. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
6 pm opener Goldpark. 8 pm Colony House. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Sept. 3-4
10 am Saturday – 6 pm Sunday. This weekend will mark the 242nd Anniversary of this pivotal time in not only the history of The American Revolution but also Charlotte Mecklenburg County. $8-$10[ purchase tickets in advance. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.
Sept. 4
6pm opener Of Good Nature. 8-10 pm Michael Front + Spearhead Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
6 am – noon. Paddle, bike, and run against the competition in a Whitewater Center Triathlon. The Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Sept. 7
Reynolds Lecture: Judy Heumann
7:30-9 pm. Judy Heumann is a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people. She contracted polio in 1949 in Brooklyn, New York and began to use a wheelchair for her mobility. Davidson College, Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are required and available through the Union Ticket Desk, 704-894-2135,
Sept. 8
6-9 pm. Kids in America; 80s tribute band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville.
6 p.m. The ToneZ. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.
7-10 pm. Tall Tall Trees. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Unplugged+Live: Lunchtime Edition
11 am-12:30 pm. This all-ages event features live performances during your Thursday lunch hour with free meals for registered seniors. David B. Waymer Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville.
The Taming of the Shrew Film Screening
9 pm. The Royal Shakespeare Company Residency will center on a film of the company’s 2019 production of The Taming of the Shrew, which is gender-reversed. Davidson College, Duke Family Performance Hall.
Sept. 9
The Taming of the Shrew Film Screening + Panel Discussion
7 pm. The Royal Shakespeare Company Learning Residency will center on a film of the company’s 2019 production of The Taming of the Shrew, which is completely gender-reversed. Following the film will be a panel discussion with Joseph Arkley, Leigh Toney, Tom King, moderated by Davidson Professor Cynthia Lewis. Davidson College, Duke Family Performance Hall.
“Lightyear”will begin at dusk; free. Veterans’ Park – Downtown Huntersville. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
6-11 pm. A night of piratical playfulness and marauding mischief accompanied by dining and drinking. Must be 18 or older to attend; 21 or older to drink. $50; purchase ticket in advance. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.
6-9 pm. Eddie Kennedy. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
7-10 pm. Cosmic Collective. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
8 pm. Tim Elliott. Tickets are $15. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
Sept. 10
10 am – 5:30 pm. Get a look into the true history of pirates at this family-friendly event. Dozens of pirate re-enactors will engage and entertain you. $12-$18; purchase tickets in advance. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.
6-8 pm. Rusty Know Duo & Paul Atkinson Band, bluegrass, Americana. South Main Square, Davidson.
2:30-8 pm. Local breweries, bands, food and more all with views of the lake. Supports the local chapter of “Girls on the Run” organization. The Kilted Buffalo Langtree, 119 Landings Dr STE 101 Mooresville, NC 28117.
7-9 pm. Miss Tess. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
7 pm. enRage Against The Machine w/ Red NOT Chili Peppers and DialUp Radio. Tickets are $15 in advance $20 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
11 am-11pm. Lost Worlds 3rd annual Oktoberfest will feature live music from Oops Polka Band and brats and kraut from Rowdy Dogs food truck. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
End of Summer BASH Lake Norman
2-5 pm.Annual community benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Carolinas at Freedom Boat Club – Waterstreet. Enjoy an afternoon of free food, drinks, yard games, boat rides, live music, and of course – donation opportunities. Freedom Boat Club of Lake Norman/Lake Wylie, 17505 West Catawba Ave. Cornelius.
Davidson Wildcats football at home
7 pm vs. Barton. Buy tickets here. Richardson Stadium, Davidson College.
Live Music
7-10 pm. Brittney Lee Pasquale. Eleven Lakes Brewing Co.10228 Bailey Road, Suite 201 Cornelius.
Sept. 10-Nov. 6
The Amazing Maize Maze
Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.
Sept. 11
7:45-9 am. Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station #1, 19729 S. Main St., Cornelius.
Concerts on the Green
6-8 pm. Tim Clark Band. Variety. Concerts are free. Coolers and picnics OK. Food and beverage available for purchase. Village Green, downtown Davidson at the corner of Main Street and Concord Road, on the Davidson Public Library stage.
2-6 pm. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Sept.12
7:30- 9 pm. Organ at Davidson’s 17th season begins with organist Rob Dicks from Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. This recital is free in-person and online. A meet-the-artist reception will follow the program. Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 100 North Main St., Davidson.
Sept. 12 – Nov. 11
Mud at the Mill Exhibition
10 am to 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday. Cornelius Art Center Gallery, 19725 Oak St.
Sept. 13
6- 10:30 pm. An evening of delicious dinner options and hor d’oeuvres, complimentary bar including wine, beer and cocktails at Lake Norman Human’s outdoor covered pavilion. Live entertainment for dancing. And wear your dancing shoes because the night will feature live entertainment. Live and silent auction items. Individual tickets: $150. Benefits Lake Norman Humane, Lake Norman Humane, 2106 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville.
Sept. 14
Adult Comedy Show on the Terrace
7 pm | Sept. 14. Tickets are $25 in advance. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Community meeting
6:30 pm | Sept. 14. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission to discuss the historic roadside marker to be placed at the site of the Huntersville No. 2 Rosenwald School. Meeting is at The Dellwood Center, 508 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville, which was originally a one-room schoolhouse built in the 1920s that sits on three acres. Info: 704-314-7660.
Sept. 15
LalaCaboosa Downtown Music Series
6 – 9 pm | Sept. 15. Wagon Load A Trouble, Huntersville local Jay Henson. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beer trucks on site. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville.
6-9 pm | Sept. 15. Black Glass. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville.
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Sept. 15. The program begins at 7 pm and is open to the public. Attendees will be able to sample Ukrainian treats for purchase and engage with members of Davidson for Ukraine to learn more about Ukraine and its culture at a series of booths. River Run Country Club,19125 River Falls Drive, Davidson.
7-9 pm | Sept. 15 . The Minks. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Traditional Series: Ballads, Stories, and Songs from Madison County
7:30 pm | Sept. 15. Sheila Kay Adams, NEA Folk Heritage Fellow, master ballad singer, banjoist, and story teller, will be joined by fellow master musicians Donna Ray Norton (ballads) and Josh Goforth (ballads, virtuoso fiddle and guitar). The three artists will share Scottish ballads rediscovered in Madison County over a century ago, along with wonderful stories of the world of Sodom, their mountain hamlet. Tickets $15-$20. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
Katie St. Clair: Opening Reception
6- 7:30 pm | Sept. 15. Each year, the Van Every/Smith Galleries present an exhibition that highlights the work of one or more studio art faculty. This year, the Galleries will collaborate with Katie St. Clair, Assistant Professor of Painting, on the presentation of her solo exhibition, Lay of the Land. Learn about the artwork during the artist reception and gallery talk. Davidson College, Visual Arts Center VAC-100 Atrium.
Natalie Moore: “Abortion and Race in the City”
7- 8:30 pm | Sept. 15. Lecture. Natalie Moore covers segregation and inequality. Davidson College, Chambers Hance Auditorium.
Sept. 16
6-8 pm | Sept. 16. Stella Rising. The Plaza at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6-9 pm | Sept. 16. Esther & The Exiles. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
7-9 pm | Sept. 16. The Steepwater Band. Whitewater Center
8:30 pm | Sept. 16. Southside Station. Tickets are $10. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
7-10 pm | Sept. 16. Chris Taylor Duo. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Sept. 17
7-10 pm | Sept. 17. William Hinson Duo. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
5-9 pm | Sept. 17. Christian entertainment including local and national professional artists, inspirational vendors, food and more. Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius.
11 am – 5 pm | Sept. 17. Car Show and Food Truck Festival benefitting Bunk 57 Ministries. Advance registration required. No day of registration. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. Tickets here.
7-9 pm | Sept. 17. The RT’s. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
8:30 pm | Sept. 17. Breakfast Club. Tickets are $10. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
8th Annual Huntersville Fall Festival
10 am – 4 pm | Sept. 17. Come join in the fun at the 8th Annual Community Huntersville Fall Festival! Enjoy local art and craft booths, children games and crafts, inflatables, scarecrow making, food trucks, pumpkin patch and live entertainment. This event is free to attend. Wrist bands are available for children’s area. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
10:30 am- 4:30 pm | Sept. 17. Paddockpalooza, www.hindsfeetfarm.org/paddockpalooza an open-air artisan market to showcase Hinds’ Feet Farm, a 32-acre farm and raise awareness of brain injuries. 14625 Black Farms Rd, Huntersville.
10 am – noon | Sept. 17. The Plaza at Birkdale Village. Families are invited to get a close up look at special safety vehicles and learn about ways to keep the community safer.
1-10 pm | Sept. 17. Live Music from Trevor Darden and Bullfrog Moon. Special Oktoberfest Wurst Plate and Big City Bites Food Truck. 24 oz Souvenir Beer Stein while supplies last, $20 filled or $14 empty! Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.
2-6 pm | Sept. 17. At D9 Brewing Co., 11138 Treynorth Drive, Cornelius.
Sept. 18
11 am-4 pm | Sept. 18. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Local Vendor Market
1-5 pm | Sept. 18. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
1 pm | Sept. 18. The Trailblazers. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.
Sept. 19
Tickets are $25 per person. New Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville.
Sept. 22
7-9 pm. The Contenders. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Sept. 22 – Oct. 9
Advance Tickets: Adult – $20; Senior (65+) – $ 18; Student (under 21) – $15. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Sept. 23
6-8 pm | Sept. 23. Heroes at Last. The Plaza at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6-9 pm | Sept. 23. Steve Brown. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Live Music
Shelley Ruffin & Paul Dozier. Eleven Lakes Brewing Co.10228 Bailey Road, Suite 201 Cornelius.
7-9 pm | Sept. 23. Golden Shoals. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
8 pm | Sept. 23. Radio Xx. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
Sept. 24
2-8 pm | Sept. 24. Art crawl through the heart of Cornelius, featuring dozens of local vendors, live street performances, shopping, food and more.
Historic Cornelius guided walking tour
6 pm | Sept. 24. The starting point for this tour, which is approximately 1 mile, will be the Cornelius Veterans Monument on the east side of Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. The tour will last approximately 1 hour.
7-9 pm | Sept. 24. Will Easter & The Nomads. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
9 pm | Sept. 24. New Sensation. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
10 am-1 pm | Sept. 24. Davidson College students compete to perform with the college orchestra Nov. 9. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Davidson College, Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall.
Sept. 25
11 am-3 pm | Sept. 25. Bring your dogs to BoatYard Lake Norman for a fun day of pups, live music, drink specials, pupsicles, pet vendors and more. Entry fee is a donation to Rescue Ranch, which will have some of its adoptable dogs on site for patrons to get to know. Dogs must be leashed at all times and be up to date on vaccines and friendly. Note, this is the only day of the year that BoatYard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius, will allow dogs onsite. Proceeds benefit Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit animal welfare organization.
Concerts on the Green
6-8 pm | Sept. 25. Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. Concerts are free. Coolers and picnics OK. Food and beverage available for purchase. Village Green, downtown Davidson at the corner of Main Street and Concord Road, on the Davidson Public Library stage.
Paint with a Pint
Afternoon | Sept. 25. Fall painting. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
2-6 pm | Sept. 25. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
Sept. 26
Community Archaeology as Sustainable Archaeology
7:30-9:30 pm | Sept. 26. Alexandra Jones will discuss how she uses sustainable archaeological methods in community archaeology engagement as way of empowering the communities in which she works. Davidson College, Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall.
Sept. 28
Family Feud
7 pm | Sept. 28. Tables compete as “families.” Free to play. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Sept. 29
6-7:30 pm | Sept. 29. Celebrate the opening for Mexico-City based artist Lorena Mal’s first solo exhibition in NC, “Witness Trees.” Floating reception. Refreshments served. Brief artist talk at 6:30 pm. Davidson College, Visual Arts Center VAC-100 Atrium.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Adventure
7:30-9 pm | Sept. 29. Music from Up and the Indiana Jones series. Also featured are works by American composers Stella Sung and Jessie Montgomery, and Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad. Davidson College, Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
7-9 pm | Sept. 29. Will Willis and Friends. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Sept. 30
Downtown Mooresville Uncorked & Artsy
6-9 pm | Sept. 30. Features wine or beer tastings at multiple businesses. Local and regional artists also display and sell their works along Broad & Main Streets. Live music, in-tandem specials, and light appetizers are also served both inside of businesses and outside on the sidewalks. The tasting portion of the event is $25 per person and include all tastings and a Downtown Uncorked & Artsy glass. The art and live music performances are free to attend. A portion of the proceeds benefits Mooresville Arts.
5-9 pm | Sept. 30. Dance the night away with local bands. Food and beverage trucks will be onsite; no outside alcohol is permitted. Featured performances by Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition by Julio Ruiz, Rumbao Latin Dance and Ultimanota.
6-8 pm | Sept. 30. Pushh. The Plaza at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6:30-8:30 pm | Sept. 30. Mooresville Performing Arts presents ‘Symphony Under the Stars’ featuring the Lake Norman Philharmonic. Liberty Park in downtown Mooresville.
7-9 pm | Sept. 30. Kiltro. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
9 pm | Sept. 30. Cowboy Mouth. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
ONGOING
Mondays: Bike ride, cardio funk
6:15 pm. Roll Out. The F3 aka D9 Swell Riders lead a group that encourages all cyclists to come ride. Bailey Road Park; meet at the parking lot by the basketball courts. Distance/pace: 15 miles; social ride with faster group options; no drop.
Depending on how big of a group there is, they may break off into an A, B, and C group. All abilities are welcome — they ride and regroup so that no one is left behind. Post-ride, cool off with a beer at D9 Brewing. D9 donates $1 for every beer to Bike MS, a fundraising initiative of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
6:30-7:30 pm. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at the door.
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays
8:30-11:30 am. Cornelius Parks & Recreation and Lake Norman Pickleball Association are now offering Pickleball Open Play at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Ave. Players of all skill levels are welcome, Participants will need to bring their own paddle. This is a free, drop-in program; no registration is required.
Tuesdays: Running, trivia, pickleball, workout classes, corn hole, growers market
6-7 pm free workout class. Check in starts at 5:45 pm. Workout class by various studios and instructors. Don’t forget your mat. You’ll receive a punch card during your first class and if you come to four Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a special prize. The Grove across from Kilwins, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Run Club
6:30 pm. Tuesdays are for Beer Trekkers and a cold brew after your run. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Trivia
7:30 pm. Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
Cornhole Social League
6:30-8pm. No sign up required, just show up on time! Primal Brewery 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.
6:30-9 pm. Bailey Road Recreation Center. Ages 18 and older. Free.
5-8 pm. Cornelius Parks & Recreation and Lake Norman Pickleball Association are now offering Pickleball Open Play at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Ave. Players of all skill levels are welcome, Participants will need to bring their own paddle. This is a free, drop-in program; no registration is required.
Wednesdays, Saturdays: Crafting
10 am to noon, weather permitting. Connect with crafters in the area, find the motivation to pick up that project again, and benefit from the wisdom of a passionate crafting group. Hearts On Fiber, 208 South Village Ln. Suite A, Davidson.
Wednesdays: Birkdale Buds, cycling, open mic
10:30 am- noon. Bring your pre-school aged child for playtime in the Grove. Weekly activities may include face painters, storytellers, magicians, arts and crafts. Crafts and activities will be available while supplies last. Bring a blanket to sit on. Free. The Grove across from Kilwins in Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6 pm. Meet in front of Spirited Cyclist Bike Shop, 610 Jetton St, Davidson, in the Harris Teeter parking lot. Distance/pace: 16 miles; moderate 16-18 mph. While this is a no-drop ride and open to anyone on a road bike, it is not a beginner ride and the average group pace is 17mph. The terrain is rolling and we will regroup a few times throughout the ride.
6 pm. The Cornelius Cycling Club meets and rolls out from Lost World’s Brewery for a 22+ mile ride. Groups of riders are organized by pace. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Music Bingo
7 pm. Royal Bliss Brewing Co. 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver.
Open Mic Night
7- 10 pm with Tommy Key.
Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
Thursdays: Pickleball, music bingo, trivia, bridge
6-8 pm indoors at JV Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road. Ages 50 and up. Balls and paddles available to borrow. Free.
Trivia
7 pm. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Music bingo
7-9 pm. Eleven Lakes Brewing Co.10228 Bailey Road, Suite 201 Cornelius.
Trivia
7 pm. Royal Bliss Brewing Co. 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver.
7 pm. Hosted by Seabrooks. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
Join the Lake Norman Bridge Center
12:30-4pm Thursdays at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., if you have an interest in learning the game of bridge or want to develop your playing, bidding, and defense skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. $5 per day, pay at the door.
Saturdays: Farmers markets, cardio funk, biking
9 am – noon. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main St. & Jackson Streets.Rain or shine. No pets please.
8 am – noon Saturdays at Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.
9-10 am. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at the door.
8 am. Meet in front of Spirited Cyclist Bike Shop, 610 Jetton St., Davidson, in the Harris Teeter parking lot. Distance/pace: 32 miles; moderate/tempo 16-18mph no drop. Option for longer /faster rides.
• Send your event information to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Deadline is the 15th of the month for the print calendar; one week in advance for online/newsletter calendars.