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Here’s what’s going on in July and beyond

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The annual bike parade will be held in Birkdale Village on July 4. Celebrations are also planed in Davidson and Mooresvile.

Saturday, July 1

Coffee, cops and Confections

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.

Concerts @ the Circles

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.

Ghost Hunt

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.

Tawba Walk

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.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-9 pm | July 1. Acoustic artist, then variety band Rivermist at 7 pm. Jetton Street by Clean Juice, Davidson.

Village Park Concerts

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

Concerts on the Green

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 so participants 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.

Monday, July 3

Fireworks and Field of Flags

6 to 10 pm | July 3. Event opens with Field of Flags Recognition Ceremony; 7 pm performing artist; 9:15 pm fireworks. Free and open to the community. Arrive early if you want a spot; bring a blanket or chairs. Grills, pets, sparklers and outside fireworks are not permitted. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville.

Fireworks

At nightfall | July 3. Fireworks at Trump National Golf Club, Mooresville, are visible to boaters on the cove near Brawley School Road.

Tuesday, July 4

Fireworks

At nightfall | July 4. Fireworks at The Peninsula Club, Cornelius.

4th of July celebration

10 am – 1 pm | July 4. Annual bike parade  in Birkdale Village and wet down by the Huntersville Fire Department. A block party with activities will follow. In preparation for the bike parade and block party, The Village will be closed to incoming traffic.

Stars and Stripes on Main Parade

10 am | July 4. The parade will feature floats, marching bands, performers and more. Main Street, downtown Mooresville.

Wednesday, July 5

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | July 5. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Friday, July 7

Food Truck Fridays

11:30 am-1 pm | July 7. The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from Journey Pizza, so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St.

Saturday, July 8

Movie night at Birkdale

7:30 pm | July 8. “The Grinch” (2018). Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.

Second Saturdays at the Square

6-8 pm | July 8. Reckless Kelly. Live music on the porch of The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.

Beach & Greet

4:30-7 pm | July 8. The Queen City Social Club invites young professional to a Day Party in LKN. Grab your towel and your cooler to attend our LKN meet-up at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd., Cornelius.

Wednesday, July 12

Discover Shark Week (Teen Program)

2-3 pm | July 12. Teens are invited to celebrate Shark Week and learn more about one of the ocean’s most misunderstood members of the food chain with trivia, crafts, and refreshments. Registration required. Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave.

Wednesday, July 12

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | July 12. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Thursday, July 13

Thursdays on Main

6 pm | July 13. Cat 5. Veterans Park 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

Friday, July 14

2nd Friday Street Festival Series

6-10 pm | July 14.  America’s Birthday BBQ Bash. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.

Cone with a Cop

4-5 pm | July 14. Stop by Handel’s ice cream shop with 25% off for the police officer and 15% off for other attendees. 20545 Torrence Chapel Rd. At the Shops at Fresh Market.

Summer Movies in the Park

7:30-10 pm | July 14. Movie nights are open to the public, free of charge. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an evening under the stars with our Movie in the Park Series. Movie TBA; concession will be available. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, July 15

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | July 15. Blue Monday. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Fairies in the Forest: A Twilight Family Event in an Enchanted Illuminated Forest

5:30 – 8:30 pm | July 15. Purchase  tickets in advance. Have your little ones wear their wings. The gardens will be providing magic of its own – flowers, forests, fairytales and fluttery things. Explore illuminated trails, meet real fairies, make fairy accessories and enchanted discoveries in our forest garden.

5:30-8:30 pm: Illuminated trails and activity stations open (timed entry).

8:30 – 9 pm: Learn about the winged things in The Gardens: Meet at Polly’s Garden to catch and release moths and other night flyers using a special magic technique.

Cost: $5 per person; free for Gardens’ Members and children under 5. UNC Charlotte Outdoor Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Rd., Charlotte.

Wednesday,  July 19

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | July 19. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Rivermist

Thursday, July 20

LaLaCaboosa

6-9 pm | July 21. Rivermist performs. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Friday, July 21

Village Park Concerts

7 pm | July 21. Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Saturday,  7 pm | July 22 Deana Carter. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Food Truck Fridays

11:30 am-1 pm  July 21. The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from Urban Flavor so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd.

Saturday, July 22

Jack’s Anniversary Party

9 pm-12 am | July 22. Jack’s Corner Tap celebrates their anniversary with a performance by “America’s Got Talent” contestant Dani Kerr and the Skeleton Krew. Jack’s Corner Tap, 8301-1 Magnolia Estates Drive, Cornelius.

Healing History

2-5:30 pm | July 22. Cedar Grove and Hugh Torrance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd., Huntersville.

Village Park Concerts

7 pm | July 22 Deana Carter. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Wednesday, July 26

Summertime Storytime

1:30 pm |July 26. The Davidson Police Department invites area children (and those young at heart) to attend its Summertime Storytimes in front of the Davidson Public Library. Local author Ebony ZayZay will read “The Adventures of Keva.” Storytime attendees will be able to purchase copies of the books from Main Street Books and have them autographed by each author, as well as participate in author Q & As. In case of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center auditorium, 251 South St. on the main level.

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm |July 26. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

AUGUST CALENDAR

Tuesday, Aug.1

National Night Out

5:30 – 7:30 pm | Aug. 1. The Cornelius Police Department in hosting the annual National Night Out event  to promote community safety and crime prevention. Participants enjoy an evening filled with family fun, including children’s activities, food, entertainment and more. Smithville Park.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Art Club: Sushi Candles

2-3 pm | Aug. 2. Explore candle-making and a little slice of Japan in this teen program for ages 12-18. Roll up some beeswax sushi in this craft session. Registration required. Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave.

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 2. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Friday Aug. 4

Food Truck Fridays

11:30 am-1 pm | Aug. 4 The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from Sandwich Express so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Cain Park, 21336 Catawba Ave.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Aug. 5. Stella Rising. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Village Park Concerts

Saturday, Aug. 5. Grand Funk Railroad. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Ghost Hunt

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 9. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Friday, Aug. 10

Thursdays on Main

6 pm | Aug. 10. Band of Oz. Veterans Park 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

Friday, Aug. 11

2nd Friday Street Festival Series

6-10 pm | Aug 11. Throwback Edition. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.

Summer Movies in the Park

7:30-10 pm | Aug. 11. Movie nights are open to the public, free of charge. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an evening under the stars with our Movie in the Park Series. Movie TBA; concession will be available Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Movie night at Birkdale

7:30 pm | Aug. 12. “The Parent Trap” (Lindsay Lohan, not Hayley Mills). Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.

Second Saturdays at the Square

6-8 pm | Aug. 12. Rusty Knox Trio. Live music on the porch of The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.

Sunday, Aug.13

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Aug. 13. Riggsbee Road. Downtown Davidson.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 16. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Thursday, Aug. 17

LaLaCaboosa

6-9 pm | Aug. 17. Spiderwebs perform. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Friday Aug. 18

Food Truck Fridays

11:30 am-1 pm | Aug. 18. The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from B’s Grill, so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Sacred Grounds

2-5:30 pm | Aug. 19. Learn more about the known and unknown sacred grounds on the site and within the surrounding area. Cedar Grove and Hugh Torrance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd., Huntersville.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Aug. 19. Chasing Phoenix. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Wednesday, Aug.  23

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 23. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Friday, Aug. 25

Canaan Cox

8 pm | Aug. 25. Canaan Cox is a North Carolina native and upcoming Nashville country music star. His music is a fusion of contemporary country, pop and a hint of rhythm and blues. Tickets: $25-$35. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Aug. 26. Reinaldo Brahn Band. Downtown Davidson.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 30. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

Saturday, Sept. 2

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Sept. 2. 80z Nation. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Ghost Hunt

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.

Friday, Sept.

2nd Friday Street Festival Series

6-10 pm | Step. 8. Roots, Rhythm & Brews. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Mike Goodwin

8 pm | Sept. 9. Family friendly, standup comedy. Tickets: $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Second Saturdays at the Square

6-8 pm | Sept. 9. Those Meddling Kids. Live music on the porch of The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.

Movie night at Birkdale

7:30 pm | Sept. 9. “The Princess and The Frog.” Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Sept. 10. Gospelfest. Downtown Davidson.

Thursday, Sept. 14

Thursdays on Main

6 pm | Sept.14. Blackwater Band. Veterans Park 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

LaLaCaboosa

5-9 pm | Sept. 15. Latino Night: performances by UltimaNota, Rumbao Latin Dance & Wanda Lopez. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Praise in the Park

5-9 pm | Sept. 16. This free community event is an evening filled with gospel music from local and national professional artists, inspirational vendors, food, and more. Smithville Park, Cornelius.

LKN Songwriter Showcase

8 pm | Sept. 16. Paul Bradley Atkins, rust Knox, Heidi Sidelinker, HC Oakes, Billy Jones. Tickets: $25; general admission. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Sept. 16. Ryan Perry Band. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Sept. 6- Oct. 28

Amazing Maize Maze Season

Check out deals on season passes. $35-$35. Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Stewart Owen Dance

Saturday, Sept. 23

Stewart Owen Dance

2 pm and 8 pm | Sept. 23. Contemporary dance. Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

The Steel Wheels

Friday, Sept. 29

The Steel Wheels

8 pm | Sept. 29. Folk / Americana. Tickets: $30-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Sounds of the Highlands Gala

Doors open 5 pm; dinner 6 pom | Sept. 30. Music provided by the Cornelius Youth Orchestras to benefit CYO and Historic Rural Hill. Cash bar, silent auction and raffle will be available for other ways to support these nonprofits. Tickets $95-$150. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Tawba Walk

2-8 pm | Sept. 30. Eclectic art crawl through the heart of Cornelius, featuring local vendors, live street performances, shopping, food and more. Downtown Cornelius.

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Sept 30. Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. Downtown Davidson.

Paddockpalooza 2023

10:30 am – 4:30 pm | Sept. 30. A premier artisan market to showcase Hinds’ Feet Farm’s 32-acre farm and raise awareness of brain injuries. An open-air shopping market Hinds’ Feet Farm,14635 Black Farms Rd., Huntersville.

18th annual Run for Green

Start time 7:45am | Sept. 30. Race includes a 5K, 10k, and half-marathon and boasts a certified course that takes runners through the town of Davidson and along miles of scenic greenways. $70 race fee i. Downtown Davidson.

OCTOBER CALENDAR

Saturday, Oct. 2

Ghost Hunt

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.

Kathy Mattea

Friday, Oct. 6

Kathy Mattea

8 pm | Oct. 6. Tickets: $40-$60. Two-time Grammy Award Winner Kathy Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass singer. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Oct. 7. Abbey Elmore Band. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Oct. 8.The Throwback Collaboration. Downtown Davidson.

Friday, Oct. 13

2nd Friday Street Festival Series

6-10 pm | Oct. 13. Oktoberfest. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.

Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen

8 pm | Sept. 9. Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. Tickets: $40-$60. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Movie night at Birkdale

7 pm | Oct. 14. “Hocus Pocus 1.” Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.

11th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival

4 – 9 pm | Oct. 14. Live music, beer from local NC breweries, food trucks, kid’s zone with crafts and games. Free admission and parking. Bailey Road Park, Cornelius.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

2 pm| Oct. 14. Classical. Tickets: $47-$72. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Oct. 14. Envision. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Sunday, Oct. 15

Lake Norman Jewish Council Deli Fest

Noon – 3 pm | Oct. 15. The annual is all about the food. Kosher-style, authentic, traditional, delicious Jewish Deli favorites. There’s also music and arts. Perfect for kids of all ages. Save the date, bring your family and friends for tons of fun and food. Village Green, downtown Davidson.

LaLaCaboosa

6-9 pm | Oct. 19. Howdy Huntersville, with Trey Calloway. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Call of the Wild

2 pm  and 8 pm | Oct. 21. This family friendly multi-media adventure mixes classic story telling with projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, the magnificent cross-bred offspring of a St. Bernard and Scottish collie. Tickets: $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Eric Jones

Eric Jones

8 pm | Oct. 28. Coins multiply, cards fl, and audiences cheer for Eric Jones, an award-winning magician. Tickets: $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

 

 

NOVEMBER CALENDAR

Chatham County Line

Friday, Nov. 3

Chatham County Line

8 pm | Nov. 3. For over two decades, Chatham County Line has embraced a heart-worn songwriting and rough-hewn Bluegrass style that has graced stages all across the U.S. as well as Europe, Scandinavia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Tickets: $30-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Nov. 4

Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar

8 pm | Nov. 4. Southern gospel. Tickets: $40-$60. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Ghost Hunt

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.

Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar, Souther Gospel Choir

Nov. 5

Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar

4 pm Nov. 5. Southern gospel. Tickets: $40-$60. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Nov. 11

Mitch Rossell

Mitch Rossell

8 pm | Nov. 11. Country. Tickets: $35-$55. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Nov. 18

Mike Farris

Mike Farris & the Fortunate Few

8 pm | Nov. 18. Award winning artist Mike Farris is shares his soul through Americana, rock and blues, and gospel who has begun to make a name for himself in the last 10 years or so for his fusion of soul and gospel.

Tickets: $35-$55. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

DECEMBER CALENDAR

Saturday, Dec. 7

Ghost Hunt

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.

Saturday, Dec. 9

The Docksiders, Yacht Rock tribute

The Docksiders

8 pm | Dec. 9. Led by three-time Grammy nominee Kevin Sucher, The Docksiders take you to a time machine to the year 1981. Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Mark O’Connor

Friday, Dec. 22

Mark O’ Conner

Holiday instrumental and folk by three-time Grammy and seven-time CMA Award winner Mark O’Connor, who melds the influences of French jazz and New American classical music.Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

 

2024 CALENDAR

April 20-21, 2024

The Loch Norman Highland Games and Scottish Festival

Tickets and a new life patron program are on sale now; $30-$3,000. This is a traditional Scottish festival that takes place annually at Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event. Visitors can enjoy traditional Scottish music and dance performances, as well as athletic competitions such as caber tossing, hammer throwing, and tug-of-war.

• 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.