Sept. 10: enRage Against The Machine at BoatYard LKN/ Photo @nvkphotosknox

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. 

On the 21st anniversary of the 2001 attacks, the magnitude of loss is revealed by this solemn formation of flags.  Flags will be posted at Veterans Park and Town Center Lawn, Downtown Huntersville for all to pause and remember.

Rock the Park summer concert series 

80z Nation, relive the ‘80s. Food trucks will open at 6 pm and the show begins at 6:30 pm. Outside food and beverage is permitted with the exception of alcohol. Small coolers are allowed. Liberty Park, 25 E. Iredell Ave., downtown Mooresville.

6-9 pm. Matt McKinley. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

7-10 pm. Tyler Nail. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

7-10 pm. Jefferson Ave.  Royal Bliss Brewing , 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

9 pm. Simplified. Tickets are $15. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

6-9 pm. Taplow. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.         

Sept. 3: International Vulture Awareness Day

10 am -2 pm.  Learn interesting facts about vultures, why they are important for a healthy ecosystem, and what you can do to help protect vultures and their habitat. There will be vulture-related crafts, a scavenger hunt on the Raptor Trail, a food truck, a silent auction to support the Peregrine Fund, and many opportunities to watch educators working with vultures through keeper talks and interactions on the trail. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville. 

1 pm. JMS Trio. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

Sept. 3: String Theory performs at Royal Bliss Brewing

7-10 pm. String Theory.  Royal Bliss Brewing , 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

8 am. Challenge yourself with either the 5K or the 15K race that weaves through wooded trails along the Catawba River.   Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

8 pm. Blue Monday. Tickets are $15. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

6 pm opener Goldpark. 8 pm Colony House . Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

10 am Saturday – 6 pm Sunday. This weekend will mark the 242nd Anniversary of this pivotal time in not only the history of The American Revolution but also Charlotte Mecklenburg County. $8-$10[ purchase tickets in advance. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

6pm opener Of Good Nature. 8-10 pm Michael Front + Spearhead Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

6 am – noon. Paddle, bike, and run against the competition in a Whitewater Center Triathlon. The Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

7:30-9 pm. Judy Heumann is a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people. She contracted polio in 1949 in Brooklyn, New York and began to use a wheelchair for her mobility. Davidson College, Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are required and available through the Union Ticket Desk, 704-894-2135,

Sept. 8: Kids in America perform at LangTree Lake Norman

6-9 pm. Kids in America; 80s tribute band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville.

6 p.m. The ToneZ. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

7-10 pm. Tall Tall Trees. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

11 am-12:30 pm. This  all-ages event features live performances during your Thursday lunch hour with free meals for registered seniors. David B. Waymer Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road,  Huntersville.

Sept. 9: Movies in the Park features “Lightyear”

“Lightyear”will  begin at dusk; free.  Veterans’ Park – Downtown Huntersville. Bring  blankets and lawn chairs.

6-11 pm. A night of piratical playfulness and marauding mischief accompanied by dining and drinking. Must be 18 or older  to attend; 21 or older to drink. $50; purchase ticket in advance. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

6-9 pm. Eddie Kennedy. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

7-10 pm. Cosmic Collective. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

8 pm. Tim Elliott. Tickets are $15. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

Buccaneer Bash at Rural Hill 

10 am – 5:30 pm. Get a look into the true history of pirates at this family-friendly event. Dozens of pirate re-enactors will engage and entertain you.  $12-$18; purchase tickets in advance. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

6-8 pm. Rusty Know Duo & Paul Atkinson Band, bluegrass, Americana. South Main Square, Davidson.

2:30-8 pm.  Local breweries, bands, food and more all with views of the lake. Supports the local chapter of “Girls on the Run” organization. The Kilted Buffalo Langtree, 119 Lan dings Dr STE 101 Mooresville , NC 28117.  

Sept. 10: Miss Tess performs at River Jam

7-9 pm. Miss Tess. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

7 pm. enRage Against The Machine w/ Red NOT Chili Peppers and DialUp Radio. Tickets are $15 in advance $20 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

Live music from Oops Polka. Rowdy Dogs food truck. Check website for time. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

End of Summer BASH Lake Norman

2-5 pm.Annual community benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Carolinas at Freedom Boat Club – Waterstreet. Enjoy an afternoon of free food, drinks, yard games, boat rides, live music, and of course – donation opportunities. Freedom Boat Club of Lake Norman/Lake Wylie, 17505 West Catawba Ave. Cornelius.

Sept. 10-Nov. 6: Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze

Historic Rural Hill,  4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

9 am. Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station #1, 19729 S. Main St., Cornelius.

6-8 pm. Tim Clark Band. Variety. 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.

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

7:30 PM – 9 pm. Organ at Davidson’s 17th season begins with organist Rob Dicks from Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. This recital is free in-person and online. A meet-the-artist reception will follow the program. Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 100 North Main St., Davidson.

Mud at the Mill Exhibition

10 am to 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday. Cornelius Art Center Gallery, 19725 Oak St.

Annual Night for Paws Gala  

6- 10:30 pm.  An evening of delicious dinner options and hor d’oeuvres, complimentary bar including wine, beer and cocktails at Lake Norman Human’s outdoor covered pavilion.  Live entertainment for dancing. And wear your dancing shoes because the night will feature live entertainment. Live and silent auction items. Individual tickets: $150. Benefits Lake Norman Humane, Lake Norman Humane, 2106 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville. 

Sept. 14: Adult Comedy Show featuring Jesse Jones at Royal Bliss Brewing

Adult Comedy Show on the Terrace

7 pm. Beerly Funny brings you an all-star lineup of adult comedians for the first ever Royal Bliss Comedy Show! Tickets are $25 in advance. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

6 – 9 pm. Wagon Load A Trouble,  Huntersville local Jay Henson. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beer trucks on site. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road,  Huntersville.

6-9 pm. Black Glass. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville.

7-9 pm.The Minks. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

Traditional Series: Ballads, Stories, and Songs from Madison County

7:30 pm. Sheila Kay Adams, NEA Folk Heritage Fellow, master ballad singer, banjoist, and story teller, will be joined by fellow master musicians Donna Ray Norton (ballads) and Josh Goforth (ballads, virtuoso fiddle and guitar). The three artists will share Scottish ballads rediscovered in Madison County over a century ago, along with wonderful stories of the world of Sodom, their mountain hamlet. Tickets $15-$20.  Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College.

Katie St. Clair: Opening Reception 

6- 7:30 pm. Each year, the Van Every/Smith Galleries present an exhibition that highlights the work of one or more studio art faculty. This year, the Galleries will collaborate with Katie St. Clair, Assistant Professor of Painting, on the presentation of her solo exhibition, Lay of the Land. Learn about the artwork during the artist reception and gallery talk. Davidson College, Visual Arts Center VAC-100 Atrium.

Natalie Moore: “Abortion and Race in the City”

7- 8:30 pm. Lecture. Natalie Moore covers segregation and inequality. Davidson College, Chambers Hance Auditorium.

Sept. 16: Esther and The Exiles perform at Lost Worlds Brewing

6-9 pm. Esther & The Exiles. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

7-9 pm. The Steepwater Band. Whitewater Center

8:30 pm. Southside Station. Tickets are $10. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

5-9 pm. Christian entertainment including local and national professional artists, inspirational vendors, food and more. Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius.

For The Love Of Carz

11 am – 5 pm. Car Show and Food Truck Festival benefitting Bunk 57 Ministries. Advance registration required. No day of registration. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. Tickets here.

7-9 pm. The RT’s. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

8:30 pm. Breakfast Club. Tickets are $10. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

8th Annual Huntersville Fall Festival

10 am – 4 pm. Come join in the fun at the 8th Annual Community Huntersville Fall Festival! Enjoy local art and craft booths, children games and crafts, inflatables, scarecrow making, food trucks, pumpkin patch and live entertainment. This event is free to attend. Wrist bands are available for children’s area. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

10 am – noon.  The Plaza at Birkdale Village. Families are invited to get a close up look at special safety vehicles and learn about ways to keep the  community safer.

Sept. 17: Oktoberfest at Primal Brewery

1-10 pm. Live Music from Trevor Darden and Bullfrog Moon. Special Oktoberfest Wurst Plate and Big City Bites Food Truck. 24 oz Souvenir Beer Stein while supplies last, $20 filled or $14 empty! Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.

11 am-4pm. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.  

1-5 pm. Shop local artisans and their handcrafted or curated shops while drinking local in the sunshine. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

1 pm. The Trailblazers. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

Sept. 18: Kyiv City Ballet at Davidson College

7:30-9 pm. Mixed repertoire show “Tribute to Peace”. Tickets can be purchased in person or online at the Union Ticket Office. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College.

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

7-9 pm. The Contenders. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

Murder on the Orient Express 

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

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

7-9 pm. Golden Shoals. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

8 pm. 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.

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

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

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

10 am-1 pm. 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.

6-8 pm. 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.

Afternoon. Fall painting.  Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

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

Community Archaeology as Sustainable Archaeology by Alexandra Jones 

7:30-9:30 pm. Alexandra Jones will discuss how she uses sustainable archaeological methods in community archaeology engagement as way of empowering the communities in which she works. Davidson College, Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall.

7 pm. Tables compete as “families” in guessing popular answers to fun survey questions! Free to play. Win gift cards & drink tokens! Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver.

7-9 pm. Will Willis and Friends. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

Downtown Mooresville Uncorked & Artsy 

6-9 pm. Features wine or beer tastings at multiple businesses. Local and regional artists also display and sell their works along Broad & Main Streets.  Live music, in-tandem specials, and light appetizers are also served both inside of businesses and outside on the sidewalks. The tasting portion of the event is $25 per person and include all tastings and a Downtown Uncorked & Artsy glass.  The art and live music performances are free to attend.  A portion of the proceeds benefits Mooresville Arts.

5-9 pm. Dance the night away with local bands. Food and beverage trucks will be onsite; no outside alcohol is permitted. Featured performances by Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition by Julio Ruiz, Rumbao Latin Dance and Ultimanota.

7-9 pm. Kiltro. Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

9 pm. Cowboy Mouth. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Road, Cornelius.

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.

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.

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.

6:30 pm. Tuesdays are for Beer Trekkers and a cold brew after your run! Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

7:30 pm. Put your general knowledge skills to the test with Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Trivia. Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius.

6:30-8pm. No sign up required, just show up on time! Primal Brewery 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.

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.

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, i n 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.

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

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.

7 pm. Exercise your mind with Trivia! Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

7-9 pm. Eleven Lakes Brewing Co.10228 Bailey Road, Suite 201 Cornelius.

7 pm. Grab a beer and test your knowledge. Royal Bliss Brewing Co. 7532 Royal Bliss Court, Denver.

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

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.

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