Lots to do at the Lake this weekend, as always. #bestplace #lakelife
FRIDAY
Music on Main: Trial By Fire
Mooresville Cultural & Recreation Services
6:30 p.m.
The second concert of the 2017 Music on Main series features Trail by Fire, a Journey tribute band celebrating the best choruses of “Don’t Stop Believin'”, “Faithfully” and more. FireGrill food truck will also be on-site.
Mingling on the Greens
Birkdale Village, Huntersville
Friday-Saturday: 7 p.m., Sunday: 4 p.m.
Mingling on the Greens is back for the summer at Birkdale Village. Concerts are held each Friday and Saturday evening, as well as on Sunday afternoons. Here’s the line-up for their opening weekend:
June 2 – Neighbor Unknown – Acoustic classic/current rock & pop
June 3 – Leslie & Friends – Variety
June 4 – The Rowan Big Band All-Stars – Big Band Sound
The Goodnight Brothers Band
Old Town Public House, Cornelius
9 p.m.
Local favorites The Goodnight Brothers Band make their return to Old Town Public House this Friday at 9 p.m.
SATURDAY
Eleven Lakes Brewing Grand Opening
10228 Bailey Rd., Suite 201, Cornelius
1 p.m.
Help welcome Eleven Lake Brewing to the neighborhood with live music, a DJ and special appearances from Cornelius Mayor Pro Tem Mr. Woody Washam, Huntersville Town Commissioner Mr. Danny Phillips, Huntersville Mayor John Anerall and Mrs. North Carolina.
Little Chef’s Day
Huntersville Growers’ Market, Huntersville
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Bring the kids along this week on your trip to the market. Chef Matt will be teaching kids 5-12 tips in the kitchen during three sessions, held at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. No sign-ups necessary and admission is free.
2nd Annual Spring Fling Wine-Stravaganza
Crafty Beer Guys, Huntersville
All day
Help our friends at Crafty Beer Guys do some Spring cleaning of their wine section. All bottles will be 25% off per bottle, with the disocunt raised to 30% when you buy 12 bottles. From 2-6 p.m., join them for samples of select labels and an assortment of meat, cheese, fruit and dessert pairings.
Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series
Smithville Park, Cornelius
8:30 p.m.
The whole family will love viewing The Secret Life of Pets from lawn chairs and blankets during the first Cornelius Outdoor Cinema event of the season. All movies begin at dusk and admission is free.
Warrior Dash North Carolina
Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville
8 a.m.
Show what you’re made of as you join over 2.5 million participants worldwide in the Warrior Dash. It’s a new kind of 5K that challenges and inspires participants from start to the finish line. Registration begins at $75 per person. Sign up.
Wild on the Water 2017
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, Huntersville
Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m.
North Carolina Wildlife Federation is calling all paddlers to help raise money for wildlife conservation. Paddle along the shores of Latta Plantation before lunch and raffle prizes are given back on land. Prizes include a kayak from Great Outdoor Provision, Co., ENO hammock, REI goodie pack, USNWC passes and more.
Walk to Cure Arthritis Charlotte
Davidson College
8 a.m.
Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country charting the course to a cure. Participants may choose from a three-mile and one-one course, then enjoy family activities. Feel free to bring Fido along.
SUNDAY
Pounding for Parker Community Event
19725 Oak Street, Cornelius
4:30 p.m.
Help pound out pediatric cancer with a family-friendly festival supporting the Pounding For Parker Foundation. The day includes food trucks, brews for purchase from Eleven Lake Brewery, lacrosse activities from the Carolina Miners, a visit from the Cornelius-Lemley Fire & Rescue Station One fire truck, a silent auction and more. Free admission.
7th Annual Crawfish Boil
Harvey’s in Huntersville
1 p.m.
The 7th Annual Crawfish Boil features fresh crawfish flown in from Louisiana, live music and special offerings from Abita Brewery. RSVP by emailing harveys.huntersville@gmail.com.
Irish Jam Session
The Harp & Crown, Cornelius
6 p.m.
Round out your weekend with a live music jam session at The Harp & Crown. The tunes kick off at 6 p.m.
Paddle for a Pint w/ Bayne Brewing
My Aloha Paddle Sports and Fitness, Cornelius
2 p.m.
My Aloha Paddle & Surf is teaming up this year with Bayne Brewing Company to bring something new to the waters of Lake Norman – Paddle for a Pint. Each Sunday, paddlers will meet at My Aloha Paddle & Surf for some fun in the sun. Afterwards, Bayne Brewing will provide a free pint on the dock and specials for participants back in their taproom.
Lake Street Dive
Primal Brewery, Huntersville
2 p.m.
Enjoy some fresh tunes with your brews this Sunday at Primal Brewery. Lake Street Dive will take the stage at 2 p.m., but it’s far from their first appearance. The band has previously played at the White House, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Today Show.
Concerts on the Green: Kids in America
Davidson Village Green, Davidson
6 p.m.
Concerts on the Green is back this Sunday with Kids in America, a high-energy, action-packed band paying tribute to the awesome tune sof the 1980s. Free and open to the public.
MONDAY
Inaugural Pounding for Parker Golf Tournament
Northstone Country Club
Registration begins at 10 a.m.
Help pound out pediatric cancer and register for a great day of golf on one of the area’s best courses.
Registration includes a swag bag, lunch and awards dinner. Mulligans are also available to purchase during registration. $150 per player. Dinner and drink tickets are also available for $50 each. Reserve your spot in the tournament.
