Sept. 18. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last minute updates or changes.
Thursday, Sept. 18
5-7pm | Sept. 18. Enjoy wine/beer, rotating apps and a silent auction on the patio in support of veterans’ mental health and Wounded Warriors. $40 per person. Peninsula Prime.
Backyard Barbecue with Jazz & Bourbon Tasting
5:30-7:30 pm | Sept. 18. $75 for a BBQ & Jazz ticket; $100 for a BBQ, Jazz & Bourbon tasting experience ticket. Both options include a BBQ dinner buffet, one drink ticket (21+), unlimited nonalcoholic beverages, and live jazz from the Bill Ward Trio. The bourbon tasting experience option features four different bourbons from Southern Distilling Company who will be onsite for a “speakeasy style” tasting with an experienced bourbon connoisseur. Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave.
Friday, Sept. 19
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band7:30 pm | Sept. 19. Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul. Pricing from $47.35 to $68.45. Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave.
8 pm – midnight | Sept. 19. South Carolina’s ultimate party band. $10 advance; $15 at the door. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
6-8 pm | Sept. 19. Live entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Sept. 19-21 | Blisstoberfest is back and bringing together award-winning craft beer, authentic German-inspired food, and live music all weekend long. Food options include a special menu featuring Chef Bobby’s Blisstoberfest Brats. Get your steins while supplies last, $19 filled with beer or $15 empty. Enter the costume contest for a chance to win prizes. 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver
Saturday, Sept. 20
11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Sept. 20. Help the Huskies men’s lacrosse team raise money for their spring season and grab a bite to eat – proceeds benefit the team. $10 car wash. Torrence & Knox.
Jazz Legacy Project presents John Coltrane: The Beauty of Struggle
7:30 pm | Sept. 20. Explore how John Coltrane’s music directly shaped R&B, Soul, and eventually Hip-Hop. $36.30 to $47.35. Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave.
8 pm – midnight | Sept. 20. A tribute to U2. $17 advance; $20 at the door. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
9 am – noon | every Saturday through Thanksgiving. Produce, flowers, meat and baked goods.Rain or shine. No pets. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets.
Noon- 10 pm | Sept. 20. Kick off the fun with a market and roll right into the jams and tunes from OOPS Polka Band. Expect delicious Oktoberfest food including hot pretzels, brats, sausages, and so much more. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Lake Norman Empowerment Festival
5-9 pm | Sept. 20. Family-friendly evening filled with gospel music, inspiring vendors, and community spirit. Expect soulful sounds from both local and national artists. This free event is a beautiful opportunity to come together in celebration, reflection, and unity. Smithville Park.
Noon-10 pm | Sept. 20. The Kruger Brothers headline the free event featuring live music, beer and food. All ages welcome. The Carwash Davidson,.
Sunday, Sept. 21
3 pm | Sept. 21. Features the Ciompi Quartet of Duke University for their season opener. Prior to the show members of the North Carolina Youth Orchestra will perform at 2:20pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors, plus fees.
Sept. 21: Chasing Phoenix will perform at Rock the Lake 2
Noon – 8 pm | Sept. 21. The high-energy music festival returns for it’s second year and will feature a host of local bands across two stages providing a day full of fun, food, and community spirit. This year’s event supports two local charities focused on serving Western North Carolina. Tickets are $25/person and $100 to reserve a table. Lake Norman Brewery, 1753 Triangle Cir., Denver.
