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Lots to do before school starts

Aug. 21: U-Phonik performs at D9 Brewing Co.

Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com.

Through Aug. 21

Birkdale Village Restaurant Week

Menus will be offered at $15, $25 and $35 price points.

Aug. 19: Kids in America perform at LaLaCaboosa

Aug. 19

LaLaCaboosa – Downtown Music Series

Kids in America. 6-9 pm at Veterans Park, Main Street and Maxwell Street, Huntersville. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets.

Concert 

6-9 pm. John Sullivan Band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

 

Aug. 19: Wine Enjoyment Class & Tasting

Wine Enjoyment Class & Tasting 

7-9 pm. Join the Vine Society for a wine class. This class and tasting will include: Intro to Vine Society team and resources; Taking Wine Enjoyment to the next level! Wine Tasting 101;Featured Wine Tasting & Light Charcuterie Plate; Understanding your wine preferences and How to order wine like a Pro. Event is limited to 5 couples. $100 per couple. The Hurt Hub at Davidson, 210 Delburg St., Davidson.

Aug. 19 – 20

Davidson College Theatre Department

7:30 pm. “The Refugees” in which Greek tragedy collides with the present day in this swift, whimsical, impassioned play about a wealthy land grappling with a refugee crisis. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre at Davidson College. Tickets are required. $15 for general admission. Unvaccinated persons are required to wear masks.

Aug. 19-21

River Jams

6:30 pm. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights through September, US National Whitewater Center, Charlotte. Free ($6 to park). Enjoy live rock, Americana, bluegrass, folk and funk.

Aug. 20

Live Under The Oaks

6-8 pm. Bob Trice. Bring a chair or blanket sit on. The Grove across from Starbucks at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Aug. 20: E-bike Demo Day

E-bike Demo Day

9-11 am. Davidson Parks and Recreation is partnering with Mestizo’s Restaurant to offer free test rides with e-bikes from their rental fleet. The test ride is available for ages 16-18 with adult. Please bring your favorite helmet or borrow one (will be spray sanitized). For information about Mestizo’s e-bike Rental in Davidson,  visit the website.

Watch Me Dance – Chicago Stepping 

7-8 pm Fridays through Dec. 26 at the Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center, 109 S. Old Statesville Rd. Purple Charlotte Steppers presents an interactive dance series that promotes social connectivity and health through movement. This series celebrates American style social dancing. Watch Me Dance highlights the American social dance styles birthed in African-American communities, including Chicago Stepping, Detroit Ballroom and Soul Line Dancing. This series is open to children 10 and older and adult children of all ages. This series features a new class customized for the visually impaired. Contact/Registration: Demond Carter, 704-380-7264; www.purplecharlotte.com.

Aug. 20-22: Queen City Anime Convention

Aug. 20-22

Queen City Anime Convention, Charlotte

Japanese animation, manga, comics, video gaming, cosplay, and performance arts at this annual event.

Aug. 21

Back-2-School Bash & Outdoor Movie 

6 pm at Cornelius Town Hall lawn. Celebrate the end of summer and kick off the 2021-22 school year. Family-friendly activities. The movie, “School of Rock,” will begin at dusk. Concessions available for purchase. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and chairs.

Denver Days

7-10 pm. Justin Minton  at Rescue Squad Park, 7835 Galway Ln., Denver, for Music in the Park. Free. Food Trucks on site and beer and wine for purchase from Eleven Lakes Brewery. No coolers or outside beverages other than water.

Summer Concert Series

5 pm – 10 pm. Headlining is U-Phonik playing old-school rock. D9 Brewing Co.,  11138 Treynorth Dr., Cornelius

 

Aug. 21: Davidson Farmers Market

Davidson Farmers Market

9 am -noon in downtown Davidson. This year’s 36 vendors include: fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy, freshly baked breads and artisanal baked goods, prepared foods, speciality culinary items, beverages, and health and beauty products.

Davidson College Theatre Department

2 pm and 7:30 pm. “The Refugees” in which Greek tragedy collides with the present day in this swift, whimsical, impassioned play about a wealthy land grappling with a refugee crisis. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre at Davidson College. Tickets are required. $15 for general admission. Unvaccinated persons are required to wear masks.

Aug. 22

Davidson College Theatre Department

2 pm. “The Refugees” in which Greek tragedy collides with the present day in this swift, whimsical, impassioned play about a wealthy land grappling with a refugee crisis. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre at Davidson College. Tickets are required. $15 for general admission. Unvaccinated persons are required to wear masks.

Aug. 24

Disc Golf AM League

5:45 pm Tuesdays through Sept. 7 at Bradford Park, 17005 Davidson-Concord Rd., Huntersville.  Sign-ups start 5:15-5:40 pm by Hole 1. $5 entry. Info: Pat Bowles, pbowles@huntersville.org.