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Senior Dance Class: A Culture Blocks program presented by Charlotte Ballet designed for senior adults through June at Northern Regional Recreation Center. Photo / ASC

 

Tim Elliott plays at LangTree June. 1

Thursday, June 1

Live at LangTree

6:30 – 9 pm | June 1. Tim Elliott, Carolina’s Male Country Artist of the Year. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

Dance Without Limits

Noon – 1 pm | June 1.  A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels.  Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Senior Dance

3:30 – 4:30 pm | June 1. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Friday, June 2

Jasmine & The Kashmir Kings

The Kashmir Kings

6:30-9 pm | June 2. Fusion band with Cornelius resident Jasmine Lloyd. Masala Mastee, 107 N. Main St., Davidson.

Lake Norman Chamber Zero K

4-8 pm | June 2. “All the fun without the Run” open to all; chamber membership not a requirement. Admission is $35 and includes T-shirt, drink ticket, digital photo and swag bag. Live music; food trucks.  Email laura@lakenormanchamber.org with your T-Shirt size. Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius.

Saturday, June 3

The Southside Saints band plays in Davidson. Photographer DJ Dan Summitt / southsidesaintsband.com

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | June 3. Southside Saints. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Ghost Hunt

6:30 – 9:30 pm | First Saturday monthly. Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds (weather permitting) using investigative tools led by members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. Limited to 18 guests, 12 and older. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.

Davidson Farmers Market

9 am – noon| June 3.  Rain or Shine. No pets. the Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners table to welcome them back to the DFM. They will be at the market every Saturday for all of your local gardening Q&As. Vendors  accept Snap/EBT. Live music and playground for children. Downtown Davidson.

Wednesday, June 7

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | June 7. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Thursday, June 8

Live at LangTree

6:30 – 9 pm | June 8. 3rd Rail, high energy rock’n’roll. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

Dance Without Limits is offered weekly.

Dance Without Limits

Noon – 1 pm | June 8.  A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels.  Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Senior Dance

3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Friday June 9

Artists reception

6:30-8:30 pm | June 9. Opening reception for the Cain Family Instructor Show. Cornelius Art Center, 19725 Oak St.

2nd Friday Street Festival Series

6-10 pm | June 9. Kids Fest. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.

Live Under the Oaks Concert

6-8 pm | June 9. Wagon Load A Trouble at Birkdale Village, Huntersville. No coolers allowed.

Saturday, June 10

Car show

9 am- 1 pm | June. 10; rain date June 11. Bailey’s Glen car show with music, exhibitors, door prizes and trophies. Classes: Classic cars prep 1971; foreign; restomods post 1955; classic cars post 1970, trucks; and hot rods press 1955. No pre-registration or fees; donations appreciated. Details: email jhiggins119@gmail.com or nchandys@yahoo.com. Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Rd.

Hough Band fundraiser

9 am- 1 pm | June. 10. $5 records shredding onsite during the car show at Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Rd.

Movie night at Birkdale

7:30 pm | June 10. “Finding Nemo.” Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.

Junion

2-5:30 pm | June 10. Featuring Andre’ Kearns, presenting new connections from the Reunion Project. Cedar Grove and Hugh Torrance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd., Huntersville.

Sacred Star-gazing

7:30-9:30 pm | June 10. Inclusion Community will hold a gathering to reflect on the sacred role or stars in scripture, learn to identify some constellations and join in evening prayer. Rain date is Friday, June 9. Fisher Farms, 21215 Shearer Rd., Davidson.

Davidson Farmers Market

9 am – noon| June 10. Rain or Shine. No pets. the Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners table to welcome them back to the DFM. They will be at the market every Saturday for all of your local gardening Q&As. Vendors  accept Snap/EBT. Live music and playground for children. Downtown Davidson.

Second Saturdays at the Square

6-8 pm | June 10. Paul Atkinson Band. Live music on the porch of The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.

Band of Oz

Sunday, June 11

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | June 11. Band of Oz. Downtown Davidson.

Music at St. Alban’s: Harpist Andrea Mumm 

3 – 4 pm | June. 11. Acclaimed principal harpist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Mumm teaches at UNC-C, UNC-G, and Davidson College and performs throughout North America and much of South America. Tickets $15-$20. St Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.

Monday, June 12 – Friday, Aug. 4

Cain Center Instructor Show

Daily | June 12-Aug. 4. The Cain Family Instructor Show is a chance for current and past students to come and admire the work of their favorite teachers. Our instructors are passionate professionals that create a wonderful environment of skill building and fine arts dialogue. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.

ArtPop Street Gallery: 10th Anniversary

Daily | June 12-Aug. 4. Cain Center for the Arts and ArtPop Street Gallery are celebrating Art Pop Street Gallery 10th Anniversary.  Art Pop Street Gallery Charlotte Class of 2023 will be the participating artists in this exhibit. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.

Tuesday, June 13

Summer Break Kickoff

10 1m – noon |June 13. Children ages 3-11 are invited to  this fun and interactive celebration to kickoff Summer Break with long-time performer and musicians “Big Bang Boom!” Also joining in on the fun will be Hugo the Hornet with a visit from the Barings Book Bus! Members of the Cornelius Fire and Police Departments and much more.

Wednesday, June 14

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | June 14. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Thursday, June 15

Senior Dance

3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

See Megan Doss June 15 at LangTree.

Live at LangTree

6:30 – 9 pm | June 15. Megan Doss, country tunes,  a mixture of top 40 pop dance hits, the best classic rock hits and a touch of rock’n’roll. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

Dance Without Limits

Noon – 1 pm | June 15.  A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels.  Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Ladies Night Out

5-8 pm | June 15. A strolling shopping experience through Birkdale Village as you shop special retail deals, enter into giveaways. Grab a passport at Concierge to receive the special deals located at each store starting at 5 pm. The first 50 ladies to check in at Concierge will receive a swag bag filled with Birkdale Village goodies. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Hot Rod Power Tour

Check website for schedule | June 15. Must register in advance for Day 4 of the road trip. Free spectator admission; see details.  zMAX Dragway, 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord.

Friday, June 16

Food Truck Fridays

11:30 am-1 pm | June. 16. The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from Urban Flavor, so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Robbins Park, West Catawba Ave.

The Kashmir Kings

6:30-9 pm | June 16 | Fusion band with Cornelius resident Jasmine Lloyd. Masala Mastee,107 N. Main St., Davidson.

Artists reception

6:30- 8:30 pm | June 16. Opening reception of ArtPop Street Gallery: 10th Anniversary. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.

Saturday, June 17

Davidson Farmers Market

9 am – noon| June 17. Rain or Shine. No pets. the Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners table to welcome them back to the DFM. They will be at the market every Saturday for all of your local gardening Q&As. Vendors  accept Snap/EBT. Live music and playground for children. Downtown Davidson.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | June 17. Groove Machine. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Lake Norman Overlanding & Jeep Club

5-9 pm | June 17. Jeep Night Cornelius. Music by Jill Goodson Band and food truck. Family friendly event with fun kid activities provided. D9 Brewing, 11138 Treynorth Dr., Cornelius.

Wednesday, June 21

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | June 21. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Thursday, June  22

Newsmakers Breakfast

Doors open 7:15; program 8-9 am | June 22. Speakers on the topic Development in a Slow Growth Environment are John Aneralla, former mayor of Huntersville, Colin Furcht, Cornelius Town Commissioner, and Jake Palillo, developer of Bailey’s Glen and Symphony Park. Tickets $15 and reservations required; breakfast included. Call 704-895-1335 with Visa or Mastercard. Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius.

The HWY perform at LangTree June 22.

Live at LangTree

6:30 – 9 pm | June 22. The HWY, Americana rock band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

Dance Without Limits

Noon – 1 pm | .June 22  A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels.  Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Senior Dance

3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

June 22 – July 2

Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins

8 pm June 22, 23, 24, 29 30 and July 1; 2 pm June 25, July 2. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult  $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21)  $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees.  Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.

June 23

Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins

8 pm | June 23. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult  $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21)  $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees.  Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.

Saturday, June 24

Symphony in the Park + Fireworks

6 -10 pm | June 24. An evening with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Patriotic, classical and pops performances are followed by fireworks. Bailey Road Park Bandshell, Cornelius.

Night Market

4-8 pm | June 24. Celebrate the summer solstice while shopping handmade products from 50+ vendors. Music, food trucks. Lost Worlds Brewery, West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | June 24. Envision. Downtown Davidson.

Cornelius Library Puzzle Swap

2 – 3 pm | June 24. Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with new-to-you puzzles. Puzzles must be 100+ pieces without any missing pieces. Children’s puzzles must be swapped for other children’s puzzles. Take as many as you bring. Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave.

Village Park Concerts

7 pm | June 24  Chairmen of the Board. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Davidson Farmers Market

9 am – noon| June 24. Rain or Shine. No pets. the Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners table to welcome them back to the DFM. They will be at the market every Saturday for all of your local gardening Q&As. Vendors  accept Snap/EBT. Live music and playground for children. Downtown Davidson.

Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins

8 pm | June 24. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult  $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21)  $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees.  Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.

Sunday, June 25

Lake Norman Overlanding & Jeep Club

6:30-9:30 pm | June 25. Rig Night for Cornelius- based Bags of Hope. https://bagsofhopelkn.com/ Food Drive bins will be located at the event. All off-roading rigs are welcome to attend. Harp & Crown, 19930 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

June 25

Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins

 2 pm  | June 25. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult  $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21)  $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees.  Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.

Tuesday, June 27

Tie-Dye Art

2-3 pm | June 27. Learn how to make cool tie-dye designs and create your own tie-dye hat. Supplies will be provided.This program is for children in grades K-5. Registration is required; registration opens noon June 13. Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave.

Wednesday, June 28

North Meck Community Farmers Market

9 am – 1 pm | June 28. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Summertime Storytimes

1:30 pm | June 28.  The Davidson Police Department invites area children (and those young at heart) to attend its Summertime Storytimes in front of the Davidson Public Library. Local author Keri Culp will read “The Poo at the Zoo.” Attendees will be able to purchase copies of the books from Main Street Books and have them autographed by the author, as well as participate in author Q & As. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move to the Lower Level Community Room of the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center building, 251 South St.

Puzzle Palooza

5:30-8:30 pm | June 28. Register now to compete in a tense battle of epic puzzling to see which team will be the first to complete the same 500-piece puzzle. The first two teams to finish will walk away with our coveted, one-of-a-kind Puzzle Palooza medal, not to mention bragging rights. All competitors will be treated to pizza and refreshments prior to the competition, and each pair will get to keep their competition puzzle. Teams consist of two people; registration required. $30 per team for Cornelius residents / $36 per team for others. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.

Thursday, June  29

Dance Without Limits

Noon – 1 pm | June 29.  A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels.  Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins

8 pm | June 29. Davidson Community Players performance. Advance tickets: Adult  $28-32; Senior (65+) $ 26-30; Student (under 21)  $18-21, plus NC taxes and order fees.  Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson.

Town Talk: Boat & Lake Safety Event

6:30 pm | June 29. Lake Norman is the perfect backdrop for boating, swimming, or fishing on a hot summer day, but like any body of water, it can also be dangerous.Hear directly from the lake-safety experts on what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this season. Cornelius Firefighter EJ McCormick and Cornelius Police Lake Patrol Officer George Brinzey will lead the discussion. Registration recommended, but not necessary. Lost Worlds Brewing, Lost Worlds Brewing 19700-D One Norman Blvd.

Brother Pearl performs June 29 at LangTree.

Live at LangTree

6:30 – 9 pm | June 29. Brother Pearl, rock and roll band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

Senior Dance

3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility, and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both. Presented by Charlotte Ballet. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Friday, June 30

The Charlotte Symphony at McGuire Nuclear Station’s EnergyExplorium

8:30 pm | June 30. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and enjoy an evening of music along the shores of Lake Norman. Free admission and parking; boaters may anchor in the EnergyExplorium’s cove at the southern tip of Lake Norman. No pets, please. EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, 13339 McGuire Nuclear Station Rd., Huntersville.

• Send your event information to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Deadline is the 15th of the month for the print calendar; one week in advance for online/newsletter calendars.