If you’re lucky enough to be at the lake this holiday weekend, be sure to make the most of it! Our guide to what to do this Memorial Day weekend in Lake Norman:
ALL WEEKEND
Barbecue Apocalypse
Through May 26 | Warehouse PAC
What would you do if the world literally started falling apart during your summer BBQ? Find out how three couples navigate the unexpected chaos in the hilarious comedy by Matt Lyle. $25 general admission, $18 for students and seniors.
2018 Field of Flags Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
May 25 – 28 | Lowe’s YMCA, Mooresville
Honor a veteran by purchasing a flag in their honor, which will be on display during The Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club’s Field of Flags Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. Purchase here.
THURSDAY
$5 Wine Tasting
Corkscrew Birkdale, Huntersville | 6 – 8 p.m.
Start your weekend with a $5 wine tasting at Corkscrew, featuring all California wines. Find a favorite? Your $5 tasting fee can apply towards a featured bottle.
Music Matchup at Hangar 33
Hangar33LKN, Mooresville | 7 – 9 p.m.
Compete against friends and other patrons in Hanger33LKN’s weekly music matchup. Enjoy music, prizes and drink specials.
LangTree LIVE: Chicago Rewired
LangTree Lake Norman | 7 p.m.
Chicago Rewired takes the stage at this week’s LangTree Live concert series. Visit the shopping and restaurant retailers, grab a craft beer from D9 Brewery and park your lawn chair to enjoy the show. Admission is free.
FRIDAY
Hooked On Fridays – Summer Concert Series
Galway Hooker Irish Pub, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Kick off your weekend with Galway Hooker’s Hooked on Fridays Summer Concert Series. Expect bar games and $3 Coronas.
The Beaver Dam Food Truck Jam
Beaver Dam Historical Home & Grounds, Davidson | 5 p.m.
Consider dinner planned as multiple food trucks team up with Eleven Lake Brewery at Beaver Dam Historical Home & Grounds. The evening will also feature live music from Rusty Knox, fire truck rides, kids activities and more.
SATURDAY
Salsa Day & Live Music
Huntersville Growers’ Market | 8 a.m. – Noon
This Saturday at the market, chef Matt will be making different style salsas with market produce to sample. Plus, learn how to preserve what you make at home and enjoy live music from Stringbound.
Primal Puppies Adoption Event
Primal Brewery, Huntersville | 3 – 6 p.m.
Meet adoptable pups from South of the Bully, enjoy Primal Brewery beers and perhaps even meet your new four-legged friend.
Camo Up 4 Vets 5K
Richard’s Coffee Shop, Mooresville | 8 a.m.
Lace up for the third annual Camo Up 4 Vets 5K, supporting Welcome Home Veterans. Top three in each are group and gender receive medals, all runners receive a special participant military dog tag. $30 in advance, $35 day of race.
2018 Opening Night
Moor Park, Mooresville | 7 p.m.
Enjoy the best of summer – baseball, beer and ballpark eats – as the Mooresville Spinners open up the 2018 season against the Statesville Owls. Gates open at 4:45.
Lake Norman Summer Concert Series
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius | 5 -10 p.m.
This month’s concert features Coddle Creek at 5 p.m. and Laylo at 7 p.m., plus a full line-up of food truck offerings and beer from D9 Brewing Company.
SUNDAY
Chocolate & Beer Tasting
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 3 – 5 p.m.
Joey Schnople from The Chocolate Lab leads guests in a curated pairing of six craft beers and six handmade chocolates. $20 per person, includes tastings of six beers and six chocolates.
Sunday Jazz Jam
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Enjoy local jazz artists Brian Burton and Scott McCloud in this week’s Sunday Jazz Jam. Musicians of all kinds are welcome to join!
Beer Yoga
Primal Brewery, Huntersville | 1 p.m.
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Round out your Sunday with yoga at Primal Brewery. $10 includes class and a beer. Bring your own mat.
