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Upcoming Events

Events Sept. 19 – Sept. 25

Start the weekend off with some laughs tonight at Bella Love’s Open Mic night .The 55th Annual Festival in the Park starts Friday at Freedom Park in Charlotte. 

 

Thursday, Sept. 19

Langtree Live

Come see Chicago Rewired, a Chicago Tribune band. Join us every Thursday from May to September for our award-winning concert series. 

Bella Love’s Open Mic

We’re bringing back the event that started it all… Bella Love’s Open Mic!  This event will feature a fast-paced showcase of local talent, from bands and songwriters, to poets, comedians and more.

An Evening with Poet John Fry

Please join Main Street Books in welcoming Davidson College graduate John Fry back for a reading, signing, and reunion at the bookstore.

Friday, Sept. 20

History Before Us Filmmaker Frederick Murphy (MA, MS, LPC) will present his award-winning film at Historic Latta Plantation followed by a public discussion.

55th Annual Festival in the Park

Since 1964, Festival in the Park has been bringing good music, good art and good times to locals and visitors from around the world.  Freedom Park, Charlotte.

Sinatra and Beyond

Experience the timeless magic of Ol’ Blue Eyes in this critically-acclaimed tribute to the legend of Frank Sinatra. Crooner Tony DeSare delivers a fresh take on old-school classics like “Come Fly with Me,” “New York, New York,” and more.

 

Saturday Sept. 21

Davidson Fall Art Festival

This year the Davidson Fall Art Festival will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Outdoor Cinema Series: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Join us for this family-friendly movie on our blimp screen. Don’t forget your chairs and blankets! (Coolers and picnic baskets are welcome). Children’s activities begin at 6:30 p.m. The movie will start at dusk, or approximately 8:30 p.m. Smithville Park.

Fort Dobbs Reconstructed

After a three-year reconstruction project, the full-size replica of Fort Dobbs will officially open to the public. Be one of the first to enter the structure and experience what life was like 260 years ago. Fort Hobbs State Historic Site, Statesville.

Oktoberfest at Eleven Lakes Brewery

Welcom to the first ever Oktoberfest at Eleven Lakes! We don’t always need a reason to have a beer, but when we do, we want to make shirts, have food, and make a day of it!

Family Storytime

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child.

 

Sunday Sept. 22

The Four Horsemen

The Four Horsemen, all members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, bring you a program of classical music spanning the 17th-21st centuries. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson.

A Taste of Birkdale

Birkdale Village’s annual food festival returns, bigger and better than ever. All proceeds from the event benefit Lake Norman Hospice and Palliative Care. Sample menu items from  Birkdale Village eateries, including restaurants, cafes and dessert shops. Featuring Province of Thieves musical group.

 

Monday Sept. 23

NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Hosted by NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Inducting Jerry Cook and Tony Stewart. Free and open to the public. Charles & Mack Citizens Center, Mooresville.

Keyforge Monday Nights

ChainBound Keyforge Event.  Promo’s, Playmats, Store Credit and Token prizes. Great game for new players.

 

Tuesday Sept. 24

Victory Lap Cruise-In

The family-friendly, Victory Lap Cruise-in presented by Cook Out Inc. brings out some of the area’s most unique classic cars to modern day exotics, motorcycles and trucks. Go Pro Motorplex, Moorseville.

 

Wednesday Sept. 25

A Funny Thing Happened by Halley Feiffer

A foul-mouthed twenty-something comedian and a middle-aged man are brought together unexpectedly when their cancer-stricken mothers become roommates in the hospital. Warehouse Performing Arts Center.

Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross & Dave Attell

Comedians Jeff Ross and Dave Attell have combined their fine‐tuned comedic forces to share the stage as coheadliners of their show Bumping Mics, fresh off their popular Netflix series of the same name. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.