Aug. 18: Empire Strikes Brass performs at River Jam / Tom Farr photo
Trying to figure out what to do this week? For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
Aug. 15
2022 Lake Norman Big Band
Tickets are $25 per person. New Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville.
Aug. 17
Karaoke Night!
6:30-9:30 pm. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Girls Pint Out
6 pm. Have a beer or a few with Lake Norman Girls Pint Out, a community of women who love craft beer. Barley Market, 20052 Zion Ave., Cornelius.
Aug. 18: The Catalinas perform at LaLa Caboosa
Aug. 18
LalaCaboosa Downtown Music Series
6-9 pm. The Catalinas. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beer trucks on site. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville.
6-9 pm. Tim Elliott. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville.
7 pm. Empire Strikes Brass. Whitewater Center.
Aug. 19
6-9 pm. Brett Milstead. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
6-8 pm. Wagon Load a Trouble. The Grove across from Kilwins, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Live Music
Pushh. 10 pm – 1 am. Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
Last week to purchase tickets for the Aug. 22 BBQ Beer Dinner at Royal Bliss.
Live Music
7-10pm. Neal Carter. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Live jazz
6 pm. Featuring Jeanette Harris on the saxophone joined by the Paul Dozier Band. $45 ticket purchase includes a glass of wine/wine slushie or craft beer. Davesté Vineyards,155 Lytton Farm Road, Troutman.
Concert
8:30 pm. Mock of Ages, Def Leppard tribute band. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
7 pm. TAND. Whitewater Center.
Aug. 19-21
Puffs (Teen Summer Stock Series)
7 pm Friday and Saturday; 2 pm Sunday. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs who just happened to be there. too. Reserved seating $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Armour Street Theatre. 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Aug. 20
Napoleon’s Ney?
Featuring the Torrance connection to the mystery of Peter Stuart Ney. Was he Napoleon Bonaparte’s Marshal? Cedar Groove Live Music – Classical string quartet. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville.
Aug. 20: Outdoor Cinema Series presents “Sing 2”
“Sing 2” – PG at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Ave. Weather permitting, movies will begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Gate opens at 6:30 p.m.; concessions available for purchase will include a food truck and a local beer vendor. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers and picnic baskets are OK.
5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7 pm Pushh,.variety. Jetton Street by Clean Juice, Davidson.
Concert
8:30 pm. Unknown Artist. Tickets are $10. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
Live Music
10 pm – 1am. Sweet Leaf. Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
Live Music
7-10 pm. Jody, Joana & Co. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Aug. 20: Old Skool perform at Lost Worlds Brewing
6-9 pm. Old Skool. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
7 pm. Jonathan Scale Fourchestra. Whitewater Center.
Aug. 21
8th Annual Bark and Brew Red Carpet Runway Show
1-4 pm. The main feature of Bark and Brew is the runway show where a member of the community will walk their pet or a pet available for adoption down the red carpet so they can strut their stuff. The Bark and Brew is a ticketed event, open to all ages; $15 ticket. Benefits the Splashpaw Foundation. Cabarrus Brewing Co., 329 McGill Ave. NW, Concord.
Live Music
6 pm – 9 pm. Dave & Woody. Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
1 pm. Phillip Howe. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.
ONGOING
Mondays: Bike ride, cardio funk
6:15 pm. Roll Out. The F3 aka D9 Swell Riders lead a group that encourages all cyclists to come ride. Bailey Road Park; meet at the parking lot by the basketball courts. Distance/pace: 15 miles; social ride with faster group options; no drop.
Depending on how big of a group there is, they may break off into an A, B, and C group. All abilities are welcome — they ride and regroup so that no one is left behind. Post-ride, cool off with a beer at D9 Brewing. D9 donates $1 for every beer to Bike MS, a fundraising initiative of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
6:30-7:30 pm. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at the door.
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays
8:30-11:30 am. Cornelius Parks & Recreation and Lake Norman Pickleball Association are now offering Pickleball Open Play at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Ave. Players of all skill levels are welcome, Participants will need to bring their own paddle. This is a free, drop-in program; no registration is required.
Monday – Friday
Art Exhibit
10 am-4 pm. Reflections & Movements is an abstract exhibit by Junior Gomez, bringing forth vibrance and dimension through the application of color and brush stroke techniques. Artwork will be displayed in the Cornelius Art Center gallery from June 20 – August 5, 2022. Cornelius Art Center Gallery, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius.
Tuesdays: Running, trivia, pickleball, workout classes, corn hole, growers market
6-7 pm free workout class. Check in starts at 5:45 pm. Workout class by various studios and instructors. Don’t forget your mat. You’ll receive a punch card during your first class and if you come to four Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a special prize. The Grove across from Kilwins, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Run Club
6:30 pm. Tuesdays are for Beer Trekkers and a cold brew after your run! Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Trivia
7:30 pm. Put your general knowledge skills to the test with Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Trivia. Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
Cornhole Social League
6:30-8pm. No sign up required, just show up on time! Primal Brewery 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.
9 am – 1 pm Tuesdays at the Novant Hospital parking lot, 10003 Gilead Road.
6:30-9 pm. Bailey Road Recreation Center. Ages 18 and older. Free.
5-8 pm. Cornelius Parks & Recreation and Lake Norman Pickleball Association are now offering Pickleball Open Play at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Ave. Players of all skill levels are welcome, Participants will need to bring their own paddle. This is a free, drop-in program; no registration is required.
Wednesdays, Saturdays: Crafting
10 am to noon, weather permitting. Connect with crafters in the area, find the motivation to pick up that project again, and benefit from the wisdom of a passionate crafting group. Hearts On Fiber, 208 South Village Ln. Suite A, Davidson.
Wednesdays: Birkdale Buds, cycling, open mic
10:30 am- noon. Bring your pre-school aged child for playtime in the Grove. Weekly activities may include face painters, storytellers, magicians, arts and crafts. Crafts and activities will be available while supplies last. Bring a blanket to sit on. Free. The Grove across from Kilwins in Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6 pm. Meet in front of Spirited Cyclist Bike Shop, 610 Jetton St, Davidson, in the Harris Teeter parking lot. Distance/pace: 16 miles; moderate 16-18 mph. While this is a no-drop ride and open to anyone on a road bike, it is not a beginner ride and the average group pace is 17mph. The terrain is rolling and we will regroup a few times throughout the ride.
6 pm. The Cornelius Cycling Club meets and rolls out from Lost World’s Brewery for a 22+ mile ride. Groups of riders are organized by pace. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Music Bingo
7 pm. Royal Bliss Brewing Co. 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver.
Open Mic Night
7- 10 pm with Tommy Key.
Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
Thursdays: Pickleball, music bingo, trivia, bridge
6-8 pm indoors at JV Washam Recreation Center, 9611 Westmoreland Road. Ages 50 and up. Balls and paddles available to borrow. Free.
Trivia
7 pm. Exercise your mind with Trivia! Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
Music bingo
7-9 pm. Eleven Lakes Brewing Co.10228 Bailey Road, Suite 201 Cornelius.
Trivia
7 pm. Grab a beer and test your knowledge. Royal Bliss Brewing Co. 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver.
Join the Lake Norman Bridge Center
12:30-4pm Thursdays at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., if you have an interest in learning the game of bridge or want to develop your playing, bidding, and defense skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. $5 per day, pay at the door.
Saturdays: Farmers markets, cardio funk, biking
9 am – noon. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main St. & Jackson Streets.Rain or shine. No pets please.
8 am – noon Saturdays at Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.
9-10 am. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at the door.
8 am. Meet in front of Spirited Cyclist Bike Shop, 610 Jetton St, Davidson, in the Harris Teeter parking lot. Distance/pace: 32 miles; moderate/tempo 16-18mph no drop. Option for longer /faster rides.
• 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.
