A three-day weekend only comes around once and a while. (That is, until we start an official petition.) Make the most of yours with our round up of what to do in Lake Norman this weekend:
ALL WEEKEND
Diary of Anne Frank
Through March 4 |Â Armour Street Theatre, Davidson |Â Various times
This moving adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank comes to the Armour Street Theatre for performances through March 4. Hurry, tickets are going fast! Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for students. Tickets are $3 additional at the door.
WWII Living History Event
February 17-18 |Â Historic Latta Plantation
Travel back to the World War Two-era European countryside with uniforms, weaponry, demonstrations and more on display at Latta Plantation. The Latta home will also be open for a self-guided tour.
THURSDAY
Music Bingo
Hangar33LKN, Mooresville | 7 p.m.
Put your music knowledge to the test with trivia at Hangar33LKN. Whether you win or lose, it’s not a bad way to kick off Friday eve.
Live music round-up:
Irrashional
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
Carmen Tate
Eddie’s on Lake Norman, Mooresville | 6 p.m.
FRIDAY
Jameons Caskmates IPA Edition Launch Party
Galway Hooker Irish Pub, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
Celebrate the launch of Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition with taste testings and live music from Caleb Davis at 8:45 p.m.
Parents Night Out
Cornelius Arts Center, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Have kids between the ages of 7-12? Drop them off at the Cornelius Arts Center where they’ll enjoy arts and crafts, games, a pizza dinner and a showing of Despicable Me 3 while you enjoy date night.
Live music round-up:
Kris Atom
bottled & tapped, Cornelius | 7:30 p.m.
Ezra Root Duo
Bin 110, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
Joe McCourt Live
Mac’s Speed Shop, Lake Norman, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Caleb Davis
Galway Hooker Irish Pub, Cornelius | 9:30 p.m.
Bari Leigh
The Vinyl Pi, Huntersville | 8 p.m.
U-Phonik
Apps & Taps, Mooresville | 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Davidson Farmers Market
Between Main & Jackson St., Davidson | 9 a.m. – noon
You can support your local farmers market year-round with a trip to the Davidson Farmers Market each Saturday from 9 a.m. – noon.
Lake Norman / Concord Brew Ha-Ha Tour
Departs from Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius |Â 10:45 a.m.
All aboard the brew ha-ha bus! Discover the Lake’s beer scene with luxury transportation to four breweries, door prizes, beer tastings, behind-the-scenes tours and more. $59.95 per person. Book your seat online.
More Twisted Comedy with Now are the Foxes
The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, Cornelius | 8 p.m.
Now Are the Foxes is back with a show at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center. Bring your Valentine for guaranteed laughs. $8 per person. Buy your ticket online.
Tour De Food: Culinary Tour through Davidson
The Brick House Tavern, Davidson | 1:30 p.m.
Discover Davidson by taste with tastings, wine and beer pairings, discussions with chefs and more from six or seven area restaurants.
LKN Onesie Bar Crawl
Multiple locations | 5:30 p.m.
Don your best onesie for a bar crawl to On the Roxx, The Tropicana, Jack’s Corner Tap and The Kilted Buffalo. Reserve your seat on the luxury party bus and enjoy exclusive specials at each location. $10 per person.
Homegrown 101
Brawley Garden Center, Mooresville | 9 a.m.
Ditch the grocery store for your backyard with this class on growing your own food. Learn about soil preparation, planting and harvesting with the help of Brawley Garden Center. $10 per person.
Big Band Jazz at St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church | 7 p.m.
The Lake Norman Big Band will play their 2018 Jazz Celebration concert this weekend at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church featuring guest artist Mr. Bobby Shew.  Admission to the concert is free and donations are welcome.
An Evening with Edwin McCain
Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville | 8 p.m.
Edwin McCain is coming to Mooresville to play his beloved love ballads and pop favorites. We’ve learned this event is sold out, but you can message them on Facebook to be added to the wait list.
Novant Health LangTree Health Fair
LangTree Lake Norman, Mooresville | 1 p.m.
Celebrate heart health awareness month with an open house at Novant LangTree, free blood pressure checks, a doctor meet and greet and more.
Live music round-up:
John Sullivan & Friends
Bayne Brewing Company, Cornelius | 7:45 p.m.
The Audiophiles
Galway Hooker Irish Pub, Cornelius | 9:30 p.m.
MC3 Band
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
Staton Bush Project
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius | 7 p.m.
HC Oakes and Amy Ehrlich
Bacchus Wine & Tapas | 7 p.m.
SUNDAY
Cooking Class with Jamie Dement
Wooden Stone Gallery, Davidson | 4 p.m.
Main Street Books and the Wooden Stone are teaming up to host chef and cookbook author Jamie Dement for a cooking demonstration. See Jaime cook four winter recipes from her recently released cookbook, The Farmhouse Chef, enjoy samples of the dishes and walk away with a signed copy of the book. Individual tickets cost $70. Pairs may purchase two tickets and one book for $110.
Le Sacre
Sloan Music Center, Davidson | 3 p.m.
Enjoy a two piano collaboration between William Fried and Tomoko Deguchi, featuring Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, music by John Adams and composer Ron Parks.
Daytona 500 Cookout
The Kilted Buffalo, Huntersville | Noon
Catch the Daytona 500 with friends at The Kilted Buffalo, where they’re hosting an annual cookout with free burgers and hot dogs.
Presidents Day Party
Fox & Hound Lake Norman, Huntersville | 10 p.m.
Toast to an extended weekend with a DJ, drink specials and plenty of giveaways at Fox and Hound in Huntersville.
Live music round-up:
Diggin’ The Roots – Old Time Music
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Jody and Joanna & Co.
Apps & Taps, Mooresville | 3 p.m.
