April 6: STEAMfest 2025
Monday, March 31
Book Talk – Unforgettable Sacrifice: How Black Communities Remember the Civil War
4:30 – 6 pm | March 31. Book reading by author Hilary Green and Conversation with Vanessa Castenada (Africana Studies and Latin American Studies) and Meghna Chauduri (History). Join us for an evening of conversation and celebration accompanied by light refreshments, wine, fruit and cheese. Copies of the new book will be available to purchase at a 40% discount. Chambers Lilly Family Gallery, Davidson College.
Tuesday, April 1
Laurie Hernandez
An Evening with Laurie Hernandez
8 – 9:30 pm | April 1. 2016 gold medal–winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words. Ticket required. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.
April 3-6: The Addams Family: A New Musical presented by Hough Theatre
April 3-6
The Addams Family: A New Musical
April 3-5, 7 pm; April 6, 2 pm | Presented by Hough Theatre. Tickets are $12 for students, $15 for adults. Click here for tickets. Hough High School Performing Arts Center Auditorium, 12420 Bailey Rd., Cornelius
Thursday, April 3
So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary
SOLD OUT: 7 pm | April 3. Robert Neary creates an unforgettable tribute to one of the greatest recording artists in history. Cain Center for the Arts.
Thursday, April 3- Sunday, April 6
7:30 pm April 3-5 and April 10-12 ; 2pm April 6 and 13 | Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Martha sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Ages 12 and up. Tickets $17.68 adults; $14.35 seniors. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre, Davidson College.
Friday, April 4
Young Elvis & The Blue Suedes Rockabilly Tribute Show
8 pm | April 4. Young Elvis & The Blue Suedes Rockabilly Tribute Show uses only authentic vintage instruments, microphones, sound, look. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Must be 21 years ad older to attend shows. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
6-8 pm | April 4. Walter Finley Band. No coolers are allowed. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks for beverage needs. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, April 5
Don’t Let Pigeon Drive the Bus — The Musical
11 am and 2 pm | April 5. Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In a Play!), “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus – The Musical!” is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party.
Credit: Town of Cornelius
2-4 pm | April 5. Designed for children ages 3-10 years and their families, participants can enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, including arts and crafts, live music, face painting, a glitter tattoo artist, inflatables, a visit from Peter Cottontail and concessions. Registration/payment for non-residents required only for the Easter egg scramble. Wilhelm Park, 9018 Smith Cir., Cornelius.
10 am – 3 pm | April 5. Discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics at STEAM Day at Latta. Join Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation’s Quest Nature Center and the Carolina Raptor Center at Latta Nature Preserve for this free day of learning for all ages. Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd., Huntersville.
Davidson College Star Party (Activity Fair, Guest Speaker, Star Gazing)
7-10 pm | April 5. Explore the wonders of astronomy and the night sky with your family and friends by joining the 2025 Statewide Star Party at Davidson College. The event will begin with interactive exhibits and games in the Blanche Knox Parker Esplanade between the Dana and Watson science buildings 6-8 pm. The exhibits will be followed by a public lecture in Hance Auditorium at 8 pm and nighttime stargazing on the campus lawn from 9-10:30 pm. Feel free to stay for the entire event or spend just a short time exploring the exhibits or taking a tour of the night sky. Davidson College.
Lenten Retreat: Reclaiming Mary Magdalene
10 am – 3 pm | April 5. Beth Maczka, a Vanderbilt Divinity School graduate, centers her studies on Mary Magdalene and why she is absent from much of art and liturgy. She highlights the lack of images depicting this profound passage in Mark 14:9 and the need to commission art that depicts Gospel women in positions of authority, as noted in the Bible. Ultimately,Maczka invites us to celebrate Easter in its fullness, starting with anointing and ending with Mary Magdalene’s proclamation of the Resurrection when she becomes the Apostle to the Apostles. Must register; space limited. $15 for lunch. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Congregation House Room A/B/C, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
9 am – noon | April 5. Prime season starts today. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods. 120 S. Main St., downtown Davidson.
Davidson Egg Scramble & Spring Pop Up Market
10 am – noon | April 5. RSVP in age group required. You can enjoy the local vendors with the pop up Spring Market, live bunnies. Photos with the Easter Bunny, $5 donation; printed out photo, as well as a small craft with your donation. Village Green, downtown Davidson.
8 pm | April 5. The Ultimate Van Halen Tribute. $15 advance; $20 at door. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Concerts @ the Circle: Tartan Day – Celtic
7-9 pm | April 5. Acoustic artist will perform from 5 – 6:30 pm with the headline artists playing 7 -9 pm. Jetton Street near Clean Juice, 605 D, Jetton St., Davidson.
Royal Bliss Brewing and Classically Rocking’
7-10 pm | April 5. Your favorite music from the 70’s to today. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Sunday, April 6
Noon-4 pm | April 6. The region’s largest free interactive festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Registration if free but capacity is limited. Reserve your spot here. Woodlawn School, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville.
2-6 pm | April 6. Float it forward fundraiser to benefit the Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center. Featuring Storming Norman. Tickets $20. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Spring Concert; free community event
4-6 pm | April 6. Live music with Maestro Eduardo Cedeno and the Lake Norman Philharmonic. Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson.
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