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Cornelius News

Weekly planner: Oct. 21-27

Oct. 23: ACE Party Band perform at Concerts @ the Circles

Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman.

Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com.

We’ve included some dates for future events you need to register for in advance. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:

Oct. 21

Early voting begins

Click here to view dates, times, and other LKN early voting locations.

Election Day is  Tuesday, November 2.

Connecting Cornelius: Evening Edition

6-7 pm. A Public Safety update from Cornelius Police and Cornelius-Lemley Fire & Rescue. There will also be a transportation update from Town Staff.

RSVP here.

Oct. 22: Thirsty Horses perform at Live Under the Oaks

Oct.  22

Live Under the Oaks concert 

6-8 pm.  Thirsty Horses. The Grove across from Starbucks at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Cardio Funk 

9-10 am.This high-energy class is coming back to Bailey Road Recreation Center on Saturdays. $5/ per class or $40 for a 10-class pass. Pay at the door. Masks will be required.

Watch Me Dance – Chicago Stepping 

7-8 pm Fridays through Dec. 26 at the Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center, 109 S. Old Statesville Rd. Purple Charlotte Steppers presents an interactive dance series that promotes social connectivity and health through movement. This series celebrates American style social dancing. Watch Me Dance highlights the American social dance styles birthed in African-American communities, including Chicago Stepping, Detroit Ballroom and Soul Line Dancing. This series is open to children 10 and older and adult children of all ages. This series features a new class customized for the visually impaired. Contact/Registration: Demond Carter, 704-380-7264; www.purplecharlotte.com.

Oct.  23

9th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Fest 

4-9 pm.  This annual community event features live music, beer from local NC breweries, food trucks, free admission and parking. Event proceeds to benefit the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd.

Concerts @ the Circles

ACE Party Band, dance variety. 6-8 pm on Jetton Street in front of The Linden Apartments, Davidson.

Davidson Farmers Market 

9 am to noon. Every Saturday through Nov. 20. Holiday markets Dec. 11 and 18.

Oct. 23: Carmen Bradford with the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble

Carmen Bradford with the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble 

7:30 – 9 pm. For concert tickets,contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required. Davidson College, Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall.

Saturdays and Sundays, Oct.  23 – Nov. 21

Carolina Renaissance Festival

10 am – 5:30 pm. The interactive event is a combination of outdoor theater, circus, open air arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and food. Tickets $27 adults starting at 13 years; $17 ages 5-12 years; 4 and younger free.  Renaissance Festival fairgrounds,16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville.

North Carolina Cyclocross

At Fisher Farm in Davidson. NCCX strongly recommends getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the wearing of masks covering nose and mouth when not racing will be expected, along with social distancing and other guidelines recommended by USAC.

Oct. 24: Halloween in Huntersville

Oct. 24

Halloween in Huntersville 

4 – 7 pm with free entertainment including balloon twisters, airbrush tattoos, games, local craft vendors. A costume contest starts at 5:30 pm. Award Categories: Cutest Baby (age 1 and younger), Best Costume (ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-17),  Best Homemade Costume, Best Adult Costume (ages 18+) and Best Family Costume. Food trucks will be onsite with food & beverage available for purchase. Huntersville Athletic Park,  11720 Verhoeff Dr.

Oct. 26

Adult Open Gym Basketball (Drop-In) 

6:30-9 pm Tuesdays. This is an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, enhance old skills and have a great time while playing basketball. Free. Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Rd. Ages 18 and older.

Oct. 27

NoteWorthy concert

7:30 pm. Harvey Cummings II with Kari Giles (violin) and Jeremy Lamb (cello). The performance can be viewed with Facebook Live at Facebook.com/wdavclassical.

Through Nov. 6

Mud at the Mill 

This juried show showcases both functional and sculptural works by local artists that incorporate clay. Exhibit runs through Nov. 6. Gallery hours 10 am-4pm Monday – Friday. Cornelius Arts Center gallery, 21445 Catawba Ave. Free.

Saturdays and Sundays, through Nov. 21

Carolina Renaissance Festival

10 am – 5:30 pm. The interactive event is a combination of outdoor theater, circus, open air arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and food. Tickets $27 adults starting at 13 years; $17 ages 5-12 years; 4 and younger free.  Renaissance Festival fairgrounds,16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville.

Oct. 28-30: Boos & Brews with Davidson Community Players

Oct. 28-30

Boos & Brews

8 pm. Davidson Community Players presents its fifth annual 10-Minute-Play Festival with a Halloween twist. Seven original plays all outdoors in the parking lot of the Armour Street Theatre. A selection of beer will be available for purchase at each performance. Masks required for all patrons. All seats are general admission and are $15.Tickets may be purchased at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or by calling the box office at 704-892-7953.