Move over winter, spring is back in Lake Norman and that means you have plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the warmer weather. Here’s your day-by-day guide of what to do this weekend in Lake Norman:
THURSDAY
Chocolate Tasting Basics
The Hurt Hub at Davidson | 6:30 p.m.
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Chocolate lovers can satisfy their sweet tooth while learning about the treat’s history, types and tasting basics from local Chocolatier Ana Vazquez of Davidson Chocolate Co. $35 per attendee.
The Whitewater Bluegrass Company
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson | 7:30 p.m.
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Get your tickets to see Whitewater Bluegrass Company, an ensemble of five Western North Carolina musicians, as they come to Tyler-Tallman Hall at Davidson College.
Live music round-up:
Matthew Ablan
The Cabin, Davidson | 8:30 p.m.
Whiskey Man
BoatYard Eats, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Maura Streppa
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
FRIDAY
Arbor Day Ceremony
Roosevelt Wilson Park, Davidson | 11 a.m.
Celebrate Arbor Day – a day designated to encourage individuals and groups to plant and care for trees- with a public ceremony at Davidson’s Roosevelt Wilson Park.
Live music round-up:
One Paper Crane
Bin 110, Cornelius | 8:45 p.m.
Chicago Rewired
BoatYard Eats, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
The Broad Pickups
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
The HC Oakes Band
The Vinyl Pi, Huntersville | 8 p.m.
Randall & Jayne Sprinkle
Primal Brewery | 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
Spring Solstice Celebration
Primal Brewery, Huntersville | 3 p.m.
Help welcome Spring with a day of games, food, live music by The Remarks Band at beer at Primal Brewery.
Charlotte Brain Tumor Race
John M Alexander Middle, Huntersville| 8 a.m.
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Help stomp out brain tumors at the 6th Charlotte Brain Tumor Race. The 10k and 5k races as well as the 5k walk hep support awareness and funding for brain tumor research.
Epic Evening at the Carriage House
Johnson Carriage House and Meadows, Mooresville | 7 p.m.
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This special night at the stunning Johnson Carriage House & Meadows features food and wine tastings by Epic Chophouse, as well as live music and more. All proceeds benefit Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. $100 general admission.
Dynamic Ballroom 5th Anniversary Party
Dynamic Ballroom, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
Grab your dancing shoes and help Dynamic Ballroom celebrate their fifth anniversary. There will be a dance class at 8 p.m., special surprises and more. $10 per person.
Live music round-up:
Tastes Like Chicken
Bin 110, Cornelius | 8:45 p.m.
John Sullivan & Friends
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew LKN, Cornelius | 4 p.m.
Silver Train
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
Rumor Mill
The Vinyl Pi, Huntersville | 8 p.m.
SUNDAY
Crafts & Drafts
Eleven Lake Brewery, Cornelius | 2 – 5 p.m.
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Eleven Lakes Brewery’s first “crafts and drafts” event invites attendees to paint their own steins and wine glasses while sipping on fresh craft beer.
Sunday Jazz Jam
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Each second and fourth Sunday, OTPH jams out with hosts Brian Burton (drums) and Scott McCloud (bass).
Live music round-up:
Main Channel Duo
The Cabin, Davidson | 6 p.m.
Unknown Artist
Lake Town Tavern, Cornelius | 4:30 p.m.
