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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra plays at the EnergyExplorium Friday, June 30.
Thursday, June 29
Noon – 1 pm | June 29. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins
8 pm | June 29. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21) $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.
Town Talk: Boat & Lake Safety Event
6:30 pm | June 29. Lake Norman is the perfect backdrop for boating, swimming, or fishing on a hot summer day, but like any body of water, it can also be dangerous.Hear directly from the lake-safety experts on what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this season. Cornelius Firefighter EJ McCormick and Cornelius Police Lake Patrol Officer George Brinzey will lead the discussion. Registration recommended, but not necessary. Lost Worlds Brewing, Lost Worlds Brewing 19700-D One Norman Blvd.
Brother Pearl performs June 29 at LangTree.
6:30 – 9 pm | June 29. Brother Pearl, rock and roll band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Friday, June 30
The Charlotte Symphony at McGuire Nuclear Station’s EnergyExplorium
8:30 pm | June 30. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and enjoy an evening of music along the shores of Lake Norman. Free admission and parking; boaters may anchor in the EnergyExplorium’s cove at the southern tip of Lake Norman. No pets, please. EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, 13339 McGuire Nuclear Station Rd., Huntersville.
Saturday, July 1
9 am | July 1. Cornelius Police Officers invite you to join them in front of the Police Department, Catawba Avenue, for a morning pick-me-up. Coffee and donuts will be provided, as well as great conversation.
5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | July 1. Rivermist. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.
6:30 – 9:30 pm | First Saturday monthly. Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds (weather permitting) using investigative tools led by members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. Limited to 18 guests, 12 and older. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
2-8 pm | July 1. Eclectic art crawl through the heart of Cornelius, featuring local vendors, live street performances, shopping, food and more. Downtown Cornelius.
5-9 pm | July 1. Acoustic artist, then variety band Rivermist at 7 pm. Jetton Street by Clean Juice, Davidson.
7 pm | July 1 Charlotte Symphony; fireworks will follow the concert. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.
Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins
2 pm | July 1. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21) $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.
Sunday, July 2
6-8 pm | July 2. The Tonez. Downtown Davidson.
Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins
2 pm | July 2. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21) $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.
Independence Day Patriotic Stroll
5:15 pm | July 2. To walk in the stroll in Davidson, line up in front of the 251 South St. building at 5:15 pm. Police will be closing off South Street, starting at Cathey Street, between 5:10 and 5:35 pm soparticipants can line up in the road and on the sidewalks. Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm. All participants are encouraged to march in the parade dressed in Independence Day attire and to decorate their wagons, bicycles, tricycles, and pets in red, white, and blue. A color guard comprised of members of the police and fire departments will lead the parade up South Street onto Main Street and the town green. Downtown Davidson.
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