Tuesday, Jan. 7

Armour After Dark: Comedy Bingo

7:30pm | Jan. 7.  A variety show with some of Charlotte’s best stand-up comedians. You get to participate by receiving a bingo card and filling it out as the comics say or do key things during their acts. Prizes galore for winning audience members. The theater will be turned into an adults-only nightclub, with beverages and frivolity aplenty. $20. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Retirement Master Class

6:15-7:15 pm | Jan. 8. Many of the retirement strategies utilized by our parents have grown outdated and may no longer have application for those looking to retire today. This class compares and contrasts the old retirement paradigms of yesteryear and the new paradigms of today. Attendees will discover how to insulate themselves from the risks of rising taxes, Social Security taxation, and how to avoid common mistakes that increase the chances or running out of money as you distribute your assets in retirement. Free; must register. Cornelius Library,  21105 Catawba Ave.

Chronicles of Yarnia Discussion Group

1-3 pm | Jan. 8. Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor; it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Bring your own project to work on; no supplies are provided. Space is limited. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.

Thursday, Jan. 9

Community Visioning Workshop – North Mecklenburg County

6-7 pm | Jan. 9. Meck County invites residents to participate in the Consolidated Planning Process to inform the Community Development Block Grant Program. This plan will help determine community priorities for using Community Development Block Grant entitlement grant funding over the next five years and guide spending in affordable housing, public services, economic development, park improvements, public facilities and infrastructure improvements benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. Please register. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville.

Knit, Chat, Read

1-3 pm | 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.  Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor; it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Bring your own project to work on; no supplies are provided. Must register; space is limited. Davidson Branch Library Community Room, 119 S. Main St., Davidson.

Sip & Savor: Wine & Chocolate edition

6:30 pm | Jan. 9. Wine and chocolate pairing featuring four wines, each paired with a premium chocolate to enhance their flavors. $10 deposit is required to reserve your spot and can then be applied to your wine order. Event by Body & Vine Wellness and Lindsey Frank. Caldwell Station, 17320 Caldwell Rush Cir., Cornelius.

Friday, Jan. 10

Charly Lowry

Charly Lowry

 6:30 pm doors; 7:30 pm show | Jan. 10. Charly Lowry stands as a soulful powerhouse in the realm of music, effortlessly enchanting audiences with her velvety vocals, heartfelt compositions, and commanding stage presence. Seamlessly traversing musical boundaries, Charly masterfully blends elements of Americana, folk, rock, blues, and soul into a rich and evocative tapestry of sound. Tickets start at $25. Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.