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Weekly Agenda Sept. 19-25: Tawba Walk, ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ Yappy Hour, guided walk, music

Sept. 24: Will Easter & The Nomads perform at River Jam

Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Check back on Mondays for the Weekly Agenda and Thursdays for the Weekender. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. 

Sept. 19

2022 Lake Norman Big Band

Tickets are $25 per person. New Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville.

Sept. 22 

River Jam 

7-9 pm | Sept. 22. The Contenders. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

Sept. 22 – Oct. 9

Murder on the Orient Express 

Advance Tickets: Adult – $20; Senior (65+) – $ 18; Student (under 21) – $15. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.

Sept. 23: Heroes at Last perform at Live Under the Oaks

Sept. 23

Live Under the Oaks

6-8 pm | Sept. 23. Heroes at Last. The Plaza at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Live music 

6-9 pm | Sept. 23. Steve Brown. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

Live music

7-10 pm | Sept. 23. Delta Fire Duo. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

River Jam 

7-9 pm | Sept. 23. Golden Shoals. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

Concert

8 pm | Sept. 23. Radio Xx. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

Sept. 24: Tawba Walk art crawl/ Photo courtesy Bella Love Inc.

Sept. 24

Tawba Walk 

2-8 pm | Sept. 24. Art crawl through the heart of Cornelius, featuring dozens of local vendors, live street performances, shopping, food and more.

Historic Cornelius guided walking tour

6 pm | Sept. 24. The starting point for this tour, which is approximately 1 mile, will be the Cornelius Veterans Monument on the east side of Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. The tour will last approximately 1 hour.

Fall nature festival

9 am – noon | Sept. 24. Woodland Discovery’s fall nature festival is a free, drop-by event for families who love nature. Activities and crafts around the pond at Woodland Discovery, 8755 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord.

River Jam 

7-9 pm | Sept. 24. Will Easter & The Nomads. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

Concert

9 pm | Sept. 24. New Sensation. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

Live Music

7-10 pm | Sept. 24. Karl Stolz Trio. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

Concerto Competition 

10 am-1 pm | Sept. 24. Davidson College students compete to perform  with the college orchestra Nov. 9. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Davidson College, Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall.

Sept. 25

Yappy Hour 

11 am-3 pm | Sept. 25. Bring your dogs to BoatYard Lake Norman for a fun day of pups, live music, drink specials, pupsicles, pet vendors and more. Entry fee is a donation to Rescue Ranch, which will have some of its adoptable dogs on site for patrons to get to know. Dogs must be leashed at all times and be up to date on vaccines and friendly. Note, this is the only day of the year that BoatYard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius, will allow dogs onsite. Proceeds  benefit Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit animal welfare organization.

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Sept. 25. Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. 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.

Sept. 25: Mooresville Cruise-In

Mooresville Cruise In 

2-6 pm | Sept. 25. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

ONGOING 

Mondays: Bike ride, cardio funk

Monday Night Social bike ride

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.

Cardio Funk 

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

Pickleball Open Play 

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.

Tuesdays: Running, trivia, pickleball, workout classes, corn hole, growers market

Be Well Birkdale 

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. 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.

Adult Open Gym Basketball 

6:30-9 pm. Bailey Road Recreation Center. Ages 18 and older. Free.

Pickleball Open Play 

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

“Secret” Society of Crafters 

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

Birkdale Buds 

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.

Wednesday Night bike ride

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.

Cycling Club

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.

NEW Run Club
check in starts at 6, run at 6:30. 1, 3, or 4 mile courses & $1 off beer ticket for runners! 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

Senior Open Gym Pickleball 

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. 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. Royal Bliss Brewing Co. 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver.

Music Bingo

7 pm. Hosted by Seabrooks. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

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

Davidson Farmers Market

9 am – noon. 120 S. Main St., Davidson, next to Town Hall between Main St. & Jackson Streets.Rain or shine. No pets please.

Huntersville Growers’ Market

8 am – noon Saturdays at Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Cardio Funk 

9-10 am. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at the door.

Saturday Morning bike ride

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.