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Cornelius News

Weekender July 25-28: Music, movies and more

Through — Sunday, July 28

Davidson Community Players: ‘Ripcord’

See website for schedule. “Ripcord” is an endlessly surprising tale of two unlikely roommates in a senior living facility who engage in an epic series of pranks. As each tries to outwit the other, we begin to observe a moving portrait of two women with as much to reconcile on the inside as the outside. Recommended ages 15 and up. Tickets: Adult $28-$32; Senior (65+) $26-$30; Student (under 21)  $18-21. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.

Thursday, July 25

LangTree Live

6:30-9 pm | July 25. Fortune 5. Where musical expertise meets infectious energy with timeless hits. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville 28117.

July 25-27

Annual Christmas in July Sales

Grab up awesome deals, discounts, treats, and more. Downtown Mooresville.

Friday, July 26

Movies in the Park

Dusk | July 26. Trolls “Band Together.” Movies are open to the public, free of charge. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Veterans’ Park – Downtown Huntersville.

Fun Fridays: Ice Pop Party

Noon – 2 pm | July 26. Special treat Day. Free for all children of all ages in Donoghue’s Open Door, located inside FeedNC, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville 28117.

Food Truck Fridays

11:30 am-1pm | July 26. A Little Taste of Chicago. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers and enjoy lunch. The picnic tables will be available for seating. Cain Park, 21336 Catawba Ave.

Live Under The Oaks

6-8 pm | July 26.  The HWY performs. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Seating space may be limited. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Christmas in July Sip & Shop

6-8 pm | July 26. Downtown Mooresville.

Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27

4th Annual Theatre on the Beach production

7-8:30 pm | July 26 and 27. Join Arts for All at The Corner Shop LKN for “Oedipus is Dead” on the beach at Jetton Park for a free and family-friendly production. This original comedic adaptation of Sophocles’ “Antigone” will appeal to those new to theater and veteran thespians alike. Remember to bring a comfortable chair, snacks, and $5 for your music bingo card. Prizes from local businesses like Duck Donuts and The Corner Shop. Donations are accepted; suggested donation is $10. Jetton Park, 1900 Jetton Rd., Cornelius.

Saturday, July 27

An Evening With The Celebrity Housewives

Doors 5 pm, show 6 pm | July 27. A fun-filled evening with some of your favorite Television Housewives from New York and New Jersey. The night will feature Dolores Catania and Sonja Morgan talking all about their sensational personal lives, cherished families, amazing businesses, and how fame has changed their lives forever. $30-$45. A Q&A follows. Mooresville Performing Arts Center is located, 161 S. Magnolia Str., Mooresville 28115.

Christmas in July Toy Drive

3-6 pm | July 27. Benefits Little Smiles. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700 One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

Davidson Farmers Market

9 am – noon | July 27. Market lineup: Produce, plants, meats, cheese, candies, cooking demonstrations and more. Davidson Farmers Market, 120 S Main St., Davidson.

Huntersville Growers’ Market

8 am-12 noon | July 27. Market lineup: Fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, crafts and more. Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Standup Paddleboarding

9:30-11 am; arrive no later than 9:15 am so that class can start on time | July 27. Learn stand up paddleboarding (SUP) in a safe and controlled environment with experienced and certified paddle instructors. Participants will use top quality, new equipment. Must register. Cost per person: $30 for residents, $36 others. Lake Norman Community Sailing Center, 15901 NC-73, located within Blythe Landing Park, Cornelius.

Sunday, July 28

Euchre Tournament

12:30 pm check in; 1 pm play | July 28. An afternoon of card-playing fun. Grab your favorite partner and for a $30 entry fee, you can stake your claim to be Euchre Champion of Lost Worlds. Each teams gets a deck of Euchre cards and winners receive two $25 gift cards and a hat or T-shirt of choice. Lost Worlds Brewery, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

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.