Yowza! I hope you got your rest this week because this weekend looks to be on and poppin’ (do the kids still say that?). Check out the best of the best I found for you this weekend.
A very cool new lifestyle boutique, Sweet Magnolia, celebrates it’s grand opening Thursday-Saturday. The first 100 guests get a free gift. Plus, there’s a daily raffle and happy hour each afternoon of the grand opening. This Southern chic store features clothing, eclectic furniture, art by local artists, and unique gifts including a special selection for babies.
Have you been perfecting your one-woman show routine while at the lake each weekend? Then, show it off at Open Mic Night Thursday July 16 at Bella Love. All ages and genres are welcome. Join the creative crew at Kadi Fit in Oak Street Mill from 7:30-11:30 pm for an evening of incredible local entertainment, weekly drink specials, and positive vibes.
The Davidson Community Players perform Don’t Dress for Dinner July 16-18. With his wife out of town, an alibi from his best friend, and a gourmet chef to add culinary spice, Bernard has the prefect evening planned for his French mistress…or so he thinks. A romantic weekend in the French countryside sounds great, except when your mistress, the cook, the best friend and wife will not cooperate! An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as the guests improvise at breakneck speed. This show is a frenetic case of mistaken identity with more twists than a corkscrew. For show times and to purchase tickets, click here.
If staying in bikini shape has your body on the fritz, you may want to participate in Kuhn Sport & Spine’s Ribbon Cutting and Open House Friday, July 17. From 12-1 p.m. you’ll celebrate the opening of Lake Norman’s newest state-of-the-art Chiropractic and Sports Rehab facility.You’ll also enjoy light refreshments and hor d’ourves following the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Mona’s Lounge in Mooresville and MJPromotionZ bring you an indoor luau Friday, July 17. Come in your favorite Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, muumuu, or bathing suits to celebrate our 50th state. A little Hawaiian birdie told me you should bring your friends and expect to make new friends, as y’all mingle and dance the night away. There will be raffle prizes and insane drink specials too!
North Carolina’s BarnStock BYOB Music Fest 2015 includes 2 stages, 6+ Bands, and a Silent Disco. And y’all, it’s this weekend! Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18 and end at 11 p.m. This is a great event that has it roots in charitable giving back to the community with over $50,000 being donated since the inception of BarnStock! (Pretty rad, right?) Ticket Prices vary depending on Advanced pricing and/or VIP status. Click here for more information about the Bands and/or to purchase tickets for this great annual event.
Be on the lookout this weekend for lots of extra boats and bodies on the Lake. It’s Big Day at the Lake to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters! Each year on the third Saturday of July, people open their boats and hearts for deserving “Littles†and their “Bigs.†The “Boat Hosts†tube and swim with their guests who arrive by car at the chosen meeting place: A marina, public ramp, boat club or a private home. The mornings are full of fun, and Boat Hosts often join together to increase the fun. Thanks to electronic communications and Facebook, the meet-ups can occur at any location. The day concludes with a picnic and fun activities for more than 600 participants at Duke Energy’s Explorium Huntersville.
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew invites you to its 2nd SPAYghetti dinner with The American Pitbull Foundation. A $15 donation gets you a plate full of pasta, salad, bread and a dessert. All proceeds go to the APBF’s spay/neuter initiative. There will be a silent auction with tons of great prizes and lots of loveable pitties. The dinner is from 6-10 p.m. and you can purchase your tickets here.
The stage is set for the inaugural Old Town Cornelius Jazz Festival Saturday, July 18 from 4-9 pm at Smithville Park. The event features some of the area’s most earthy, soulful, unpredictable improvisers on one stage. You’ll experience 5 bands, 6 food trucks, a Kid’s Zone, craft beer, and much more! P.S. The entry for the event is free. You’ll need top pay for food, bevs, and anything you purchase from vendors. Proceeds benefit the Smithville Community Coalition.
