From grand openings to food tours and live music galore, consider your weekend planned. Our guide of what to do and where to go this weekend in Lake Norman:
“Home Grown” Opening Reception
Friday, February 3
Cornelius Arts Center
Help the Cornelius Arts Center welcome back the annual showcase “Home Grown”. The exhibit is a non-juried celebration of work from over 100 local artists. You’ll be able to see it from February 3 through March 24. Opening reception is this Friday from 6:30 pm-8:30pm.
The Staton Bush Project live at Twenty-Six Acres
Friday, February 3
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company
Kick off the weekend with live music from The Staton-Bush Project at Twenty-six Acres Brewing Company. Also on-site will be four food trucks: FireGrill, Mel’s BLT Kitchen, Taco Rico and Emergensweets.
Tour De Food Davidson Food Tour
Saturday, February 4
Tour starts at Brickhouse Tavern
Wind through charming historic Davidson on this weekend’s food tour. Sample some of the finest culinary delights of the area at 5-6 restrauants and stops along the way, and meet the chefs and owners who make it happen behind the scenes. 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. $50 per person. Buy your tickets online here.
1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, February 4
Home, Heart & Soul
Has it been a year already? Toast to 365 days of awesome at Home, Heart & Soul. There will be one-day specials, discounts, beer courtesy of Bayne Brewing Company and live music from 5pm-8pm.
Grand Opening
Saturday, February 4
What the Cup Coffee Bar
Find a new favorite place for your morning caffeine fix at the Grand Opening of What the Cup Coffee Bar. Welcome them to the neighborhood with door prizes and tastings, plus 50% off everything on the menu. Ribbon cutting is at 12 pm.
Live Music at CBC : Jess Novak
Saturday, February 4
Cabarrus Brewing Company
Grab a brew and listen to local musician Jess Novak to Cabarrus Brewing Company. 7:30 pm- 10 pm.
Smooch Your Pooch Photos and Adoption Event
Saturday, February 4
Three Dog Bakery Lake Norman
Full of love for your four-legged friends? Let the cameras flash inside of the donation-based smooch your pooch kissing booth at Three Dog Bakery. Proceeds benefit Lucky Labs Rescue, who will also be on-site with pups looking for their forever homes.11 am-3pm.
Live Music from Abe Reid
Saturday, February 4
The Vinyl Pi
Get down with some blues and boogie tunes from Abe Reid & The Spikedrivers. They will be live at The Vinyl Pi at 8 pm.
Simply aPauling Comedy Show
Saturday, February 4
Oak Street Mill
With a full lineup of local comics and improv group Book Goes the Dinosaur, Simply aPauling will have you laughing all night long. Hosted by comedian Paul Pallota. 8 pm. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Buy your ticket here.
Live Music from Mike Zinna
Saturday, February 4
The Wine Room at Afton Village
Sit back with a glass of your favorite red or white and enjoy live music from Mike Zinna at The Wine Room at Afton Vllage. Begins at 8pm.
Camp Gladiator
Saturday, February 4
Primal Brewing Company
Are you up for the challenge? Put your New Year’s Resolution to the test at Camp Gladiator, a monthly workout hosted at Primal Brewing Company. Join us On the first saturday of every month for a killer workout. 10:30 am-11:30 pm. Free.
Film/Concert: Ethan Uslan
Sunday, February 5
The Warehouse Performing Arts Center
Ethan Uslan returns to The Warehouse with an afternoon of jazz and ragtime piano favorites. 2:30 pm. $19.