The eclectic ‘Tawba Walk art crawl Saturday features local vendors, live street performances, food and shopping, 2-8 p.m. in Old Town Cornelius. The Lake Norman Chamber’s Diversity Council presents the 2019 Women’s Conference with keynote speaker Amy Burkett, general manager of WTVI April 11 at The Peninsula Club.
Thursday, April 4
Enjoy three hours of trampoline time, pizza, bottled water. Proceeds go to the Pinky Swear Foundation. 5-8 p.m. at W8Less in Cornelius.
Financial Independence Program
Dr. Chris Mullis of NorthStar Capital Advisors will discuss ways to ensure financial independence and security now and into retirement. 6-7 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Join us for an evening of poetry and prose performed by the Main Street Writers and friends. 7:30-9 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Friday, April 5
The Davidson Community Players present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” an irreverent, fast-paced romp through all 37 of the Bard’s plays. March 28-April 7 at the Armour Street Theatre in Davidson.
The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Department of Theatre present “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” an interactive musical based on Charles Dickens’s unfinished novel. April 5-7 in Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.
Wine or beer tastings at downtown businesses, displays of local art, live music, more. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Mooresville.
Every first Friday of the month they feature the area’s best comics. 8-10 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Saturday, April 6
Open to everyone! Family teams welcome. $100 per team. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. April 6 at Queen’s Landing in Mooresville. Registration noon-6 p.m. April 5.
Amateur and professional photographers invited for a photo shoot with more than 20 of our resident raptors. Register in advance. April 6-7 at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Join Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and the Town of Cornelius PARC for an exploration of microscopic life in Turtle Pond. Wear clothing and shoes that can get wet. 10 a.m.-noon at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
Learn to make a 12” wide basket with a spiral base. Participants must have some prior basket-weaving experience. Pre-registration required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Wear your Tar Heel blue and enjoy the raptor trail, keeper talks and vulture feedings. Discount for GAA members. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Eclectic art crawl with local vendors, live street performances, amazing food, shopping and more. 2-8 p.m. in Old Town Cornelius.
Join us each Saturday in April for live jazz music from Johnny Conga and his Tropical Jazz Project, the Mike Zinna Trio, more. 5-8 p.m. at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
“Timeless Glamour: A Second Chance Prom.” Enjoy live music by Shades of Brown, a gourmet dinner, cocktails and silent auction. Proceeds support Ada Jenkins Center partnerships. 6-10 p.m. at the Huntersville Recreation Center.
Sunday, April 7
Amateur and professional photographers invited for a photo shoot with more than 20 of our resident raptors. Register in advance. April 6-7 at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Local vendors, great music, food trucks, beverages. Noon-8 p.m. at King Canary Brewing Company in Mooresville.
Monday, April 8
Meet with other cooking enthusiasts for discussion and activities focused on hearth cooking: how to research and read old recipes, how to build the right fire for different types of food, more. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Organ at Davidson’s April program features The Mastersingers of The Choir School at St. Peter’s, with director and organist Elizabeth Lenti and assistant Garrett Law. Free; donations gratefully accepted. 7:30 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday, April 9
Mandolinist Frank Solivan and his band Dirty Kitchen will perform. 7:30 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.
Wednesday, April 10
Children in grades 1-2 invited for discussion and activities on “The Pirate Pig” by Cornelia Funke. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Thursday, April 11
Women invited to a conference on the theme “You Matter: Just Breathe!” Keynote speaker Amy Burkett, general manager of WTVI. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius.
Friday, April 12
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers for “A Morning With the Easter Bunny.” Enjoy crafts, snacks and photos. 10 a.m.-noon at the Cornelius Arts Center.
Mooresville Arts presents the 41st annual SpringFest Show, a judged show and competition. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. April 12 at the Mooresville Art Gallery. Show runs April 2-May 30.
Family-friendly event with highland dancing, bagpipe bands, games, kids’ zone, food, much more. April 12-14 at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville.
The Davidson College Chorale will perform its spring concert, “Elemental,” a paean to fire, water, air and earth. Free. 5 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
The Davidson College physics department and Society of Physics Students invite you to explore the wonders of astronomy and the night sky. Free. 6-10:30 p.m. at Davidson College.
Pat Metheny and the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble will perform. 8 p.m. in the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.
Saturday, April 13
Our expert bird team and partner science organizations will present exciting and interactive experiences. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Meet Marina DelVecchio, author of “Dear Jane.” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Community invited to an Easter egg hunt on the church lawn. Activities will be moved indoors if it rains. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius.
Free, family event designed for ages 3-12. Enjoy crafts, egg-themed activities, balloon twisters, music, more. 2-4 p.m. at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
Davidson men’s basketball associate head coach Matt McKillop will join former teammate Ian Johnson for a discussion of Johnson’s forthcoming memoir, “The Bounce and the Echo: Dying to Love a Game.” 4-5 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Join us each Saturday in April for live jazz music from Johnny Conga and his Tropical Jazz Project, the Mike Zinna Trio, more. 5-8 p.m. at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
Sunday, April 14
Meet the Easter Bunny and princesses, have your face painted, hunt for eggs, more. Prizes for every child! April 14, 20 and 21 at Zootastic Park in Troutman.
Young Chamber Musicians Competition
Four of the nation’s most talented young chamber ensembles are invited to compete. 3 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.
