Aug. 25: Unknown Artist performs at LangTree Lake Norman
Trying to figure out what to do? Here’s a look at what’s happening this week. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it.
Aug. 22: Seasonal Beer Pairing Dinner at Royal Bliss Brewing. See the menu here.
Aug. 22
Seasonal Beer Pairing Dinner
7:30 pm. Summer BBQ Edition. Join Chef Bobby and his smoker for a night filled with heaping portions of pulled pork and sliced brisket and live music. Tickets $150; each ticket purchased grants entry for two people and includes dinner, two drink tokens each and gratuity. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Aug. 23
6-8 pm. Classic cars to modern day exotics, motorcycles and trucks. Raffle prizes, games, live music, food trucks and rental kart races for attendees. Free for both spectators and car entry. GoPro Motorplex, 130 Motorplex Drive, Mooresville.
Aug. 26: Travelin’ Kine perform at River Jam
Aug. 25
7 pm. Dave Jordan. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
6-9 pm. Unknown Artist. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville.
7:30 pm. Their sound is rooted in country and bluegrass music, with some hints of western swing and gypsy jazz included. Tickets $15. Iredell Arts Council Old Jail, 203 South Meeting St., Statesville.
Aug. 26
10 pm – 1 am. Kindred Cult. Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
6-8 pm. Dry Pond Groove. The Grove across from Kilwins, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
9 pm. Rumours, Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.
6-9 pm. Twisted Fate. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
7-10 pm. Therese & Dave. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
7 pm. Travelin’ Kine. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Aug. 27
7-10 pm. Grant Funderbunk. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.
Concerts on the Green
6-8 pm. Groove Machine. Music of the 70s. Concerts are free. Coolers and picnics OK. Food and beverage available for purchase. Village Green, downtown Davidson at the corner of Main Street and Concord Road, on the Davidson Public Library stage.
6-9 pm. Matt Minchew. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.
10 pm – 1 am. Blonde Ambition. Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
7 pm. Mike Strauss Band. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
Aug. 28
6 – 9 pm. Dave & Woody. Kat’s Seafood Kitchen, 19708 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius.
2-6 pm. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
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.
