There’s no need to skip town to find fun this weekend. From wine dinners to beer and cookie pairings, here’s our guide to where to go and what to do this weekend in Lake Norman:
THURSDAY
First Pairing Dinner for 2018
Wine Maestro, Mooresville | 5 p.m.
Reserve your seat now for Wine Maestro’s first pairing dinner of the year. The menu includes Shrimp, Lobster, Mandarin Orange Lettuce Wrap with Vanilla Aioli, Butternut Squash Bisque, Coq au Vin with Freekah and Wild Rice Pilaf and more $59 per person.
Music Bingo Thursday
Hangar33LKN, Mooresville | 7 p.m.
Test your music knowledge with music bingo at Hangar33LKN. The competition heats up at 7 p.m.
Salt Block Cooking Class
Savory Spice Shop, Huntersville | 6 p.m.
Learn the basics of salt block cooking with help from instructor Jessica Lutz from Saucy Spoon Cooking. $30 per person.
Arthur Jafa & Jen Ray Reception
William H. Van Every, Jr. & Edward B. Smith Gallery, Davidson | 7 p.m.
Welcome the works of Jen Ray and Arthur Jafa to The Van/Every Smith Galleries at Davidson College with an opening reception. The exhibits will be on display through March 3.
Juicy Jay 3 Ways
Davidson Beverage Company, Davidson | 6 p.m.
Legion Brewery is bringing their flagship Juicy Jay IPA to the lake, plus three new versions of the go-to favorite. Try the original and then opt for the apricot, pineapple or blood orange version.
Live music round-up:
The Vel-Crows
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
Wendy Wooten
Bin 110, Cornelius | 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Friday Night Flights Beer & Girl Scout Cookies
bottled & tapped, Cornelius | 5 p.m.
The third annual beer and Girl Scout cookie pairing brings two of our favorite things together in a tasty Friday night treat. Enjoy four cookies and four beers for $10.
Harry Pickens with the Jazz Ensemble
Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson | 7:30 p.m.
Davidson College alum Harry Pickens joins the Jazz Ensemble with direction by Bill Lawing. Buy tickets here.
Live music round-up:
Shades of Brown
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
After The Rain
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius | 9 p.m.
Main Channel
Bin 110, Cornelius | 8:45 p.m.
Lisa De Novo
Corkscrew Birkdale, Huntersville | 8 p.m.
Pilots and Pirates
The Kilted Buffalo, Huntersville | 9 p.m.
SATURDAY
Resolution Ruiner Day
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius | All day
If you’re part of the 92% of Americans who drop their resolutions for the new year, you’ll be in good company at D9 Brewing this weekend. They’re releasing a wild sour ale plus $2 off select pints, plus having live music from The Stark Reality from 7-10 p.m.
CBHBB Second Annual Winter Fur Ball
Peninsula Yacht Club | 7 p.m.
The second annual Carolina Big Hearts Big Barks Winter Fur Ball is back with a silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, professional photographer and more. All proceeds benefit Carolina Big Hearts Big Barks rescue. $25 per person or $45 per couple.
The Main Street Youth Art Exhibition
Studio Elie, Cornelius | 2 p.m.
Studio Elie’s first youth art exhibition features drawings, acrylic paintings and personal works by studio students.
Live music round-up:
Trial By Fire
Apps & Taps, Mooresville | 9:30 p.m.
Caleb Davis
Galway Hooker Irish Pub, Cornelius | 9:30 p.m.
The Stark Reality Too
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius | 7 p.m.
Billy Jones & The Pocket
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
Thirsty Horses
Bin 110, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
Brooke Blackburn
Ghostface Brewing, Mooresville | 8:30 p.m.
Pursey Kerns
The Kilted Buffalo Langtree, Mooresville | 9 p.m.
SUNDAY
Live music round-up:
Sunday Jazz Jam w/ Brian Burton & Scott McCloud
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
