Gear up for Big Day at the Lake with a big night on the town. Next Thursday’s celebrity bartending fundraiser will bring together local officials like Mayor Woody Washam and County Commissioners Pat Cotham and Jim Puckett along with Charlotte TV news personalities Tonya Rivens and Joe Bruno, Panthers announcer Mick Mixon and other familiar faces. All tips go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Thursday, June 7
Beyond Walls is Cornelius’s annual, award-winning exhibition. Open through January 31, 2019 at Robbins Park in Cornelius.
Plein air artists from several states will attend workshop and paint out open to artists who paint in a two-dimension format. Lake and land sites available. Workshop, June 5-7. Paint out, June 8-10. Paintings will be exhibited at the Mooresville Arts Gallery.
Community hot dog lunch will be offered each Thursday in June and July. Donations welcome. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius.
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Friday, June 8
Monthly community celebration featuring live music, food trucks, craft breweries, local arts and crafts, kids’ activities, more. 6 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. The Party Parrot Band will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Saturday, June 9
Test your mettle at this event, part of the AAA Car Care NC Triathlon Series. 6:30 a.m. at Latta Plantation in Huntersville.
Growers-only market featuring nearly 40 vendors with a variety of produce, plants, baked goods and specialty food items. 8 a.m.-noon in downtown Davidson.
Re-enactment of the Revolutionary War Battle of Ramsour’s Mill, battle site tours, living history presentation of Caty Greene and a talk on “The Community of Ramsour’s Mill and the Crisis of 1780.” 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 9 and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. June 10 at the battle site in Lincolnton.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. at at the Caldwell Station Community in Cornelius and 3-6 p.m. at the Regal Theaters Birkdale 16 in Huntersville.
Learn stand-up paddleboarding in a safe environment with certified instructors. Ages 12 and up. 3:30-5 p.m. at Aloha Paddle Sports in Cornelius.
Celebrate summer with “Jazz & BBQ at the Mill.” 6-10 p.m. at Oak Street Mill in Cornelius.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. The Tim Cook Band will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Sunday, June 10
Join a ranger for an enjoyable short hike along the Alder Trail and learn about its flora and fauna. 10:30 a.m. at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman.
9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson.
The Band of Oz will perform at 6 p.m. on the Davidson Town Green.
Monday, June 11
Build a Lego city while learning about the jobs of architects and engineers. June 11-15 at the Cornelius Arts Center.
Tuesday, June 12
Monthly meeting for cancer survivors and their families provides education and support. A free lunch is served. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville.
Wednesday, June 13
Bring out your inner geek and share your fandom with Rick Riordan-inspired snacks and activities! 2-3 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Thursday, June 14
Community hot dog lunch will be offered each Thursday in June and July. Donations welcome. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius.
Hosted by the Lake Norman Small Business Network and Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. 2-6:30 p.m. at Antiquity Town Center in Cornelius.
Officials from Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson discuss regionalism, communication among lake towns and transportation projects. Open to the public. 5:30 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall.
Elected officials, business leaders and special guests ranging from Mrs. North Carolina to Panthers announcer Mick Mixon will duel for tips at this annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte. 5:30 p.m. at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails in Cornelius.
Show up and drum with our instruments or bring your own! Drinks and snacks available. 6-8 p.m. at Brick Row in Cornelius.
Paddlers of all abilities invited to explore the waters of Lake Norman at sunset. Ages 12 and up. 7-8:30 p.m. at Aloha Paddle Sports in Cornelius.
LangTree Live concerts are held every Thursday during the summer. 7-9 p.m. at LangTree Lake Norman in Mooresville.
Friday, June 15
Before you see the sequel, come for a free screening of “The Incredibles.” 2-4 p.m. at the Cornelius Branch Library.
Indoor fine art festival. Free and open to the public. June 15-17 at Merino’s Mill in Mooresville.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Shelley Ruffin and Soul Revival will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will perform an outdoor concert with works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Grieg and more. Free 8:15 p.m. at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville.
See “Space Jam” on the big screen. 8:45 p.m. on the Mooresville Town Hall lawn.
Saturday, June 16
The pier will be dedicated to the men and women of our armed services who protect our freedoms. 9 a.m. at Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius.
Have breakfast and see “The Incredibles 2” at this cancer fundraiser for “Warrior” Jace Thompson. 8-11:45 a.m. at Regal Birkdale Stadium 16 in Huntersville.
Trainers will put our native and exotic birds through their paces in free flight. 11 a.m. at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Whit’s Frozen Custard in Davidson.
Learn about basic equipment and processes of making beer at home. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Library.
Live music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. The Matt Stratford Band will perform 7-9 p.m. at Birkdale Village in Huntersville.
Local improvisation and sketch comedy company Now Are the Foxes will perform. 8 p.m. at the Warehouse Performing Arts
County Roscommon, Ireland native Jim Sharkey will perform Irish folk and Americana music. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at The Galway Hooker Pub in Cornelius.
Sunday, June 17
A ranger will lead a hike along the Dragonfly Trail and discuss the native trees. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman.
The Part Time Blues Band will perform at 6 p.m. on the Davidson Town Green.
