
May 21: Abbey Elmore Band performs at Concerts @ the Circles
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
May 16
2022 Lake Norman Big Band
Tickets are $25 per person. New Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville.
6:30-7:30 pm Mondays. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at the door.
May 16, 17 and 19
Open Track Nights on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
6-8 pm. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park’s 1/4-mile walking track will be lighted on Mondays and Bailey Road Park’s regulation track will be lighted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both open to the public.
May 17
9 am – 1 pm Tuesdays at the Novant Hospital parking lot, 10003 Gilead Road.

May 17: Adult Open Gym Basketball
6:30 to 9 p.m. Adults may drop in on Tuesdays for basketball at Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11536 Bailey Road, inside Bailey Middle School. Ages 18 and older. Free.
May 18
Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Paint-n-Pour
5-7 pm. Megan with Meg-Art Studios will guide attendees in painting their very own Tiki cup or mug. Tickets here. Thigs Cocktails. 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius
Live Music
7:30-10:30 pm. Captain Thunderpants one man band piano show. Old Town Public House. 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
May 19
6-9 pm. Chicago Rewired. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
7 pm. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
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.

May 20: Neal Carter performs at Royal Bliss Brewing
May 20
7-10 pm. Neal Carter. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
7-10 pm. Esther and the Exiles. Eleven Lakes Brewing. 10228 Bailey Rd, Cornelius.
May 21
5 pm to 9 pm at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St. Live music from local jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer and children’s activities.
Wine tasting
3-5 pm. First Private Wine Tasting with Sommelier Adam Arlen. $15 entry with limited seating. Tickets here. Thigs Cocktails. 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius
5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7 pm Abbey Elmore Band, rock. Jetton Street by Clean Juice, Davidson.

May 21: Davidson Farmers Market
9 am- noon. 120 S. Main St., Davidson. Rain or shine, No pets please.
8 am – noon Saturdays at Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.
Live Music
8:30-11 pm. Patrick Lilly Band. Old Town Public House. 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
Pet Adoption at Primal
1-6 pm. Greater Charlotte SPCA and Catering to Cats and Dogs will have their fur friends up for adoption/application. Live music from Matt Bush, 1-4 pm and The Tune Hounds, 6-9 pm. Primal Brewery. 16432 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville.
7-10 pm. Sticky Fingers Band. Rolling Stones Tribute. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
May 22
1-5 pm. Local Vendor Fair in the Beer Garden. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Jessica Boesmiller Family Fundraiser
1-7 pm. All proceeds will go to the Boesmiller Family to help with medical expenses. Eleven Lakes Brewing Company will be accepting donations on behalf of Mark Boesmiller. Please make checks payable to Mark. Eleven Lakes Brewing. 10228 Bailey Rd, Cornelius.
11 am to 4 pm. Popup market to benefit Big Hearts, Big Barks Rescue. Pet adoption, contests, shopping, food trucks and a special beer release at Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

May 22: Carolina BBQ Festival
Carolina BBQ Festival
Noon to 4 pm. Fundraiser with BBQ, music and entertainment at Camp North End’s Boileryard in Charlotte.
Tickets required.
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