Wednesday, Aug. 14
10-11 am | Aug. 14. Join the Dapper Street Jazz Band for an hour of jazz and bluzing to your favorite tunes. Bring your dancing shoes. Free admission. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Chronicles of Yarnia Discussion Group
1-3 pm | Wednesdays. Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas and stories from your experiences as knitters and crocheters. Bring your own project to work on; no supplies are provided. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Rockie Lynne
6:30-9 pm | Aug. 15. Rockie Lynne Band. Country singer and songwriter. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
6-9p m | Aug. 15. Landslide – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live music in downtown Huntersville. 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. 16
Who’s Bad — The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
8 pm | Aug. 16. Brooke Lee, Michael Jackson tribute. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
6-8 pm | Aug. 16. Ryan & Woody. 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.
Davidson College Fall Fan Fest
6-8 pm | Aug. 16. Join the Wildcats at Davidson College Stadium to kick off the 2024-25 Davidson Athletics season with autographs, games, food trucks, craft beer and more. Family friendly. Davidson College 205 Faculty Dr., Davidson.
Saturday, Aug. 17
10 am -3 pm | Aug. 17. Fun-filled family event features the shaded Raptor Trail, where special water activities will keep everyone refreshed. Kona Ice truck will be onsite. Feathered residents will also join in the summer celebrations with special ice enrichment activities. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville.
Military Service Academy Day event
10 am – 1 pm | Aug. 17. Congressman Jeff Jackson will host. High school students who may have an interest in one or more of the U.S. Military Service Academies are encouraged to attend and explore their options in service. For information, email Nyhrie Chapman at nyhrie.chapman@mail.house.gov. Charlotte Catholic High School, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Charlotte 28226.
9:30-11 am; arrive no later than 9:15 am so that class can start on time |Aug. 17. Must register. Cost per person: $30 for residents, $36 others. Lake Norman Community Sailing Center, 15901 NC-73, located within Blythe Landing Park, Cornelius.
Stand-Up for Good Comedy Night
7 pm doors 8 pm show | Aug. 17. A fun night of laughs and help prevent child abuse in our community! Comedians Michelle Miller McNair and Jordan Centry will keep you entertained. Proceeds benefit Pharos Parenting to fund child abuse prevention programs and positive parenting education in North Mecklenburg. $25 – VIP $100. Cain Center for the Arts.
5- 6:30 pm, acoustic artist. 7-9 pm headliner | Aug.17. Krystal King – Country. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Davidson.
9 am – 6 pm | Aug. 17. A festival at the stepping stones of Loch Norman with music, food, workshops, photo ops and shopping. Immerse yourself into the spirit of the Outlander TV series. Early bird VIP and general admission $80 and $40 through May 28, then $55 and $95. Children must have a ticket but are free age 17 and younger because of the viewer rating of the show (TV-MA). All children must be accompanied by and adult. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
9 am – noon | Aug. 17. Market lineup: Produce, plants, meats, cheese, candies, cooking demonstrations and more. Davidson Farmers Market, 120 S Main St., Davidson.
8 am-12 noon | Aug. 17. Market lineup: Fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, crafts and more. Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.
What’s Under Lake Norman as it relates to John Connor’s Property
6:30- 7:30 pm | Sept. 17. Presentation by Michael Connor, local resident, retired professor and Hugh Torance House docent. The John Connor Farm belonged to Michael’s grandfather. Davidson Library, 251 South St., Davidson.
Okasha El Daly, “The reception of ancient Egypt in the medieval Muslim world”
7:30-9 pm| Sept. 17. In this lecture, Egyptian archaeologist Okasha El Daly fills a gap of about a thousand years in the history of Egyptology. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College.
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