After much anticipation, Boatyard Eats officially launches Thursday, at 11 a.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and local libations. CMS starts back Aug. 27, but don’t worry: The Force is with you. The Cornelius PARC Department will host a Back 2 School Bash on Saturday with balloon twisters, corn hole, concessions, and a free outdoor showing of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Don your Star Wars gear and get your picture taken with Rey and Darth Vader.
Thursday, Aug. 23
Boatyard Eats in Cornelius will host its grand opening from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Show up and drum with our instruments or bring your own! Drinks and snacks available. 6-8 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Meet the artists of the “Home Grown: Sprouts” exhibition: campers ages 4-16 from the summer arts and recreation camps. Enjoy crafts, refreshments and more. 5-7 p.m. at the Cornelius Arts Center.
Learn the basics of flatwater kayaking and enjoy a guided tour to discover the beauty, history and significance of Mountain Island Lake. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Latta Nature Center in Huntersville.
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. Rockie Lynne will perform 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Laura Eason’s play explores identity and the dark side of ambition through the relationship of two writers. Aug. 23-Sept. 1 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Friday, Aug. 24
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. The Boat Rockers will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Bring chairs and enjoy a free screening of “The Lion King” plus popcorn, drinks and a prize giveaway. 8-10:30 p.m. at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
Saturday, Aug. 25
More than 750 athletes will swim, bike and run in one of the area’s most popular triathlon events. 7 a.m. at Ingersoll Rand in Davidson.
Last market day of the season. 8 a.m.-noon at Veterans Park in Huntersville.
Griefshare is a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. Learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. 9 a.m. Saturdays at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius.
The Charlotte Antique and Classic Boat Show will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville.
Bounce house, giant Jenga, Connect Four, face painting, magic, live music, treats. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Langtree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Live music by The Dukes and Smith Band and the Jill Goodson Band, food trucks, street vendors, beer, more. 5-10 p.m. at D9 Brewing Company in Cornelius.
Food trucks, live music, beer, vendors and fun. 6-9 p.m. at Harvey’s in Cornelius.
Join the Cornelius PARC Department as we celebrate the end of summer and kick off the 2018-19 school year with this fun family event featuring balloon twisters, face painting, corn hole, a DJ, Book Ark, concessions, more. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” will be shown outdoors at dusk. 6:30 p.m. at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. The TTW Band will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Imusination is an exciting family-friendly event showcasing talent in our community. Register online. 7 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Showing of “Hotel Salvation” followed by discussion. 7-9:30 p.m. at the Armour Street Theater in Davidson.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Sunday worship services will focus on missions the church has been involved with and supporting. On Aug. 26, we will hear from One7, youth missions and Cross Culture Camp. Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m., and worship services are at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius.
Enjoy a variety of “nose to beak” encounters with some of our most interesting raptor species. 10 a.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
Enjoy a self-guided adventure through Lake Davidson. Paddles, life vests and your choice of a kayak, canoe or paddle board provided. 2-5 p.m. at The Nature Preserve in Davidson.
Monday, Aug. 27
Beyond Walls is Cornelius’s annual, award-winning exhibition. Open through January 31, 2019 at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Jazz piano instructor Lovell Bradford will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Davidson College.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
The Special Collections staff can help you with genealogical research. 2-4 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Thursday, Aug. 30
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. Alternative rock bank U-phonik will perform 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Friday, Aug. 31
Laura Eason’s play explores identity and the dark side of ambition through the relationship of two writers. Aug. 23-Sept. 1 at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.
Saturday, Sept. 1
8 a.m.-noon in downtown Davidson.
Learn the local history of the Revolutionary War through battle re-enactments, soldier camps, tours, more. Sept. 1-2 at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Authors Deborah Gold and Wendy Welch will lead a discussion of the complexities, rewards, and pitfalls of foster care, particularly within the Appalachian region. 4 p.m. at Main Street Books in Davidson.
Sunday, Sept. 2
Free ticket voucher for donors. 3-6:30 p.m. at Regal Theaters Birkdale 16 in Huntersville.
Roots music featuring a rotating lineup of musicians from the greater Charlotte area. 6-10 p.m. at Old Town Public House in Cornelius.
Sidecar Social Club will perform at 6 p.m. on the Davidson Town Green.
