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Weekender calendar April 27-30: Beach Bash, art, concerts

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Art on the Green in Davidson is April 29-20. Photo | Town of Davidson

Thursday, April 27

Dueling Pianos

7 pm | April 27. Jennifer Siebenaler and Jimmy Porter will be tickling the ivories and taking your requests, with all proceeds benefitting Lake Norman Humane. Tickets are $25, including a $5 voucher toward a beverage purchase. Davesté Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman.

Karaoke Thursdays

7:30 pm | Thursdays. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Friday, April 28

Beach Bash

7-10 pm |April 28. Put your fun hat for this fundraiser.  Unlimited food and drink, live music, souvenir glass, silent and live auctions. $75 per person; must buy tickets in advance.  Benefits Big Bri=others Big Sisters Central Carolinas. Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius.

Live Under the Oaks Concert

6-8 pm | April 28. Tim Cook Duo. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Gallery Crawl

6-9 pm | April 28. Artists display their work in Davidson’s establishments from Main Street over to South Main Street and at the Circles @ 30. Galleries, businesses and town hall host visiting artists, including some that will be featured at Art on the Green April 29-30. Refreshments and music.

Art on the Green in Davidson is April 29-20. Photo | Town of Davidson

Saturday, April 29

Art on the Green

10 am to 5 pm | April 29. Art, live music and food. Davidson’s juried art festival features booths filled with top-quality art works from artists throughout the region. Downtown Davidson.

Davidson Home & Village Tour

10 am – 4 pm | April 29. Presented by the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center  and centered on the Town Green, the walking tour will feature unique architectural styles, interior design, historical landmarks and local artists. Adult admission is $40, children 2-12 are $15 with advance purchase.

Slide into Summer 

2 – 5 pm  | April 29. Freedom Boat Club Lake Norman will hold its annual Slide into Summer with family-friendly activities, refreshments and boat rides. The event is open to the community. A highlight of the event will be a 50/50 raffle.  One guest will walk away with half the bounty, while the other half will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Carolinas. Waterstreet Seaport Marina, 17505 W Catawba Ave.

Gin & Vodka Spring Mixology Class

3-4 pm | April 29. You will learn the techniques needed to create 2 craft cocktails. $45; only 12 seats sold. Thigs Cocktails LKN 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Gardeners’ Garden Tour
10 am – 4 pm | April 29. Get your  tickets for the 29th Annual Gardeners’ Garden Tour; $30. The tour features private area gardens as well as open visitation both days at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden, and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. Wing Haven, 3260 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte 28209.

Sunday, April 30

Cornelius Youth Orchestra Brass at Birkdale Village Green

3 pm | April 30. The Cornelius Youth Orchestra’s Brass Ensemble and Junior Brass Ensemble performing a collection of tunes. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Mamaloshen!

2 pm | April 30. Join RabbiTracy Guren Klirs for a presentation on Yiddish culture and music, exploring the impact of Yiddish and Klezmer culture on American culture and vice-versa, including fun film clips and rare recordings. Register  for this Jewish Council Event. Temple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St, Davidson.

1 – 5 pm  | April 30. Get your  tickets for the 29th Annual Gardeners’ Garden Tour; $30. The tour features private area gardens as well as open visitation both days at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden, and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. Wing Haven, 3260 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte 28209.

Art on the Green in Davidson is April 29-20. Photo | Town of Davidson

Art on the Green

Noon to 4 pm | April 30. Art, live music and food. Davidson’s juried art festival features booths filled with top-quality art works from artists throughout the region. Downtown Davidson.

Concerts on the Green

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

• 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