Celebrate the return of warmer weather with wine tastings, live music and more around the lake. Grab your sunglasses and get ready to enjoy our picks of what to do this weekend in Lake Norman:
ALL WEEKEND
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
March 29 – 31 and April 5 – 7 | Duke Family Performance Hall
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Experience this hilarious whodunnit mystery music based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel of the same name. $13.99 general admission.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
March 28 – April 7 | Armour Street Theatre, Davidson
Experience the comedy, history and tragedy of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in 97 minutes in this fast-paced show led by three madcap men in tights. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy.
THURSDAY
Connecting Cornelius: Evening Edition
21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius | 6:30 p.m.
The Evening Edition of Connecting Cornelius will give Cornelius residents a chance to meet and discuss with the Mayor, Town Commissioners and Town staff. There will also be a food truck and beer samplings from Elevene Lake Brewery on site.
Wine Tasting
202 North Main Fine Wines and Music Room, Mooresville | 7 p.m.
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Andrea Nordin will host this tasting of six wines and light appetizers. $15 per person.
FRIDAY
Jim Quick & Coastline
BoatYard Eats, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
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See soul, blues and Americana band Jim Quick & Coastline take the stage at BoatYard Eats. $10 general admission.
SATURDAY
D9 Summer Concert Series Kick Off
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius | 7 p.m.
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D9’s Summer Concert Series returns with live music from Blue Monday, a special meet and greet with the band at 6 p.m. and more.
2019 Spring Food Truck Rally
Rural Hill, Huntersville | 4 – 8 p.m.
Historic Rural Hill’s next food truck rally will feature more then 15 food trucks, craft beer and wine offerings, live music and family-friendly fun on the farm. Free admission and $5 cash parking.
Free Class: Creating Spring Container Gardens at Lake Norman
Pike Nurseries, Cornelius | 9 a.m.
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In this free class, learn how to use spring’s best blooms to create stunning containers, hanging baskets and window boxes.
Battle of the Badges
Birkdale Village, Huntersville | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Huntersville Fire Department, Huntersville Police Department, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and Mecklenburg County Medic in an annual battle to collect the most blood donations benefiting Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. The winning organization receives a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice.
Mobley Crew Block Party
Summit Coffee Co., Davidson | 5 p.m.
Davidson resident Brian Mobley, along with friends and family, are spearheading a block party celebration to raise money for the The MPN Research Foundation, a nonprofit which funds research for new treatments and a cure for a rare form of blood cancer called Polycythemia Vera (PV). The kid-friendly evening will include food from Carrburritos, beer and wine from Summit Coffee, a lemonade stand for children and live music by Caleb Davis.
Book Reading with Nicole Magryta
Main Street Books, Davidson | 4 p.m.
Join CURRENTS for a book reading with Nicole Magryta, local author of Nourish Your Tribe: Empowering Parents to Grow Strong, Smart, Successful Kids.
Grand Opening Saturday
Josh’s Farmers Market, Mooresville | 9 a.m.
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Josh’s Farmers Market will celebrate their first Saturday of the season with local vendors offering fresh produce and seafood, homemade pastries and desserts, hot donuts, coffee, fresh salsa, BBQ chicken, handmade soaps and candles and more.
SUNDAY
The Brewer and The Brew Chef Beer Brunch Buffet
Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius | 12 – 3 p.m.
Enjoy a special brunch buffet from Brew Chef Tim Schafer in support of 11-year-old Ally’s mission to find a cure and educate others about pediatric cancer. A portion of every ticket purchased will go directly to Team Ally. $45 per person.
European Brunch at The Canary
King Canary Brewing Company, Mooresville | 12 p.m.
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The Strudelteig Food Truck will prepare authentic European brunch dishes including breakfast pretzels stuffed with eggs, melted cheeses and smoked meats, potato dumplings and pastries plus their regular lunch dishes. Beer, cider, wine and prosecco will be served in the taproom from 12-8 p.m.
