Theater 

Closing weekend for PPT’s comedy ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’  — 7:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday. Adults $15, seniors/students $12. Tickets at 704-633-5471 or PiedmontPlayers.com. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

PPT’s Youth Theatre presents ‘Charlotte’s Web’ — May 7-9 and 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. , May 10 and 16 at 2:30  p.m. Adults $12, seniors/students $10.  704-633-5471 or PiedmontPlayers.com.   Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.

‘Cinderella: Pretty is as Pretty does,’ An Audience Participation Play — May 2 and 9  at 1 p.m. and  4 p.m.:  Audience participation play for ages 3–12 and for children of all ages. Presented by Activate Community Through Theatre. Free pre-show activities start thirty minutes before each show. Community School of Davidson ArtSpace, 404 Armour St., Davidson.  $10 adults, $8 children/seniors. Info/tickets at   www.activatecommunity throughtheatre.com or 704-707-6757.

Old Courthouse Theater presents ‘Red, White and Tuna’ — Performances: May 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8 p.m.
May 10, 17, 24 at 2:30 p.m. – Sunday matinee. 49 Spring St. NW, 704-788-2405, www.oldcourt housetheatre.org

Twin City Stage presents ‘Anne of Green Gables’ — May 1-3: Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem. Tickets $12 at www.twincitystage.org

 

Music & more 

Martin Sexton LIVE at Lee Street theatre — 7:30 p.m.  Sunday, May 17: $29 first five rows; $24 all others.  Lee Street Theater and Performing Arts Center, 329 N. Lee St. www.leestreet.org or 704-310-5507.

The Rowan Blues And Jazz Festival lives! — May 16, at the Rail Walk Arts District at the corner of N. Lee and Kerr Streets. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org

‘Five Mixed Media Works & Musical Responses Composed for the Piano & Violin’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11: Interactive experience of the collaboration between Steven Jordan, Brent Lawrence at  Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. (park,  enter behind Haven Lutheran Church). Presentation followed by Artist’s Talk and Q&A. Free admission, reception to follow. www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

 ‘Remembrance and Celebration’ of Auschwitz — 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1: The Holocaust Cantata. The Concert Choir and Choral Society in remembrance of  the liberation of Auschwitz’s  70th anniversary. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Downtown Salisbury. Free admission.

St. John’s Men’s Chorus 20th annual spring concert — 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3: A Jubilant Song! Sanctuary, St. John’s Lutheran Church 200 W. Innes St., Downtown Salisbury. Offering will support Community Care Clinic. 704-636-3431, www.stjohns-salisbury.org

Piedmont Choral Society spring concerts — Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Vance St., Kannapolis and Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union St. North, Concord.    Features contemporary composer Rene Clausen’s “A New Creation”, with orchestra. Information 704-699-6053 or kayy2000@gmail.com

 

Kannapolis annual free Summer Entertainment Series starts in May — See complete schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov

Thursdays on Main, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.: Thursdays in May and June, free performances by musicians. Held under the oak trees; lunch available or bring your own.

Thursday evenings on Main, 6 -9 p.m. second Thursdays in June, July, Aug., free music performances. Held under the oak trees; dinner available or bring your own picnic. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. A free night of family entertainment. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Movies in the Park, Fridays: Most nights begin at 7:30 p.m. with music and entertainment. Movies start about 8:45 p.m. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Stories Under the Stars, 7 p.m. Saturdays: Unique literary performing arts event for families with children of all ages. Kannapolis Branch Library, 850 Mountain St.

 Summer Reading Program, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays:, free performances in the park for kids of all ages. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis.

 

Union Street live season in Concord — 6-9 p.m. third Thursday of each month May-August in Historic Downtown Concord • May 21: The Tams • June 18: Too Much Sylvia • July 16: Ken Knox & Company • Aug. 20: Jim Quick & Coastline. www.concorddowntown.com

Next event May 29: Local Bluegrass bands on last Fridays — 7 p.m. the last Friday every month: “Pickin’ for the Master” begins with local band, concludes with acoustic jam session, open to all. Concessions available. Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986, www.tradingford.net

Rascal Flatts Riot Tour With Scotty McCreery and Raelynn — July 25: PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte. LiveNation.com OR 800-745-3000.

Reynolds Auditorium — May 30: 8-Track Saturday Night with Ray Goodman & Brown, The Delfonics with William Hart, Blue Magic. Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, Winston Salem. Tickets at reynoldsautidorium.com

Harrah’s Cherokee — • May 30: Jay Leno • June 6: Merle Haggard • June 13: Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild Live • Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center — 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Complete listings at 704-372-1000 or www.blumenthalarts.org • Pippin: May 19-24 • Open Mic Night: May 22 • Dr. John & The Nite Trippers: May 26 • Jay Leno: May 28 • An Evening with Chris Botti: June 6 • Dirty Dancing: June 16-21 • Natalie Cole: June 25 • Dixie’s Tupperware Party:June 30-July 19 • Mamma Mia!: June 30-July 5 • The Temptations & The Four Tops: July 9 • Paula Poundstone: July 11 • Annie:July 14-19

 

History 

‘Historic Latta Plantation — World War Two Reenactment: May 3-4 • Discover Latta Home School Day: May 6 • $8 Adults, $7 seniors/students, children 5 and under free. 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704-875-2312, www.lattaplantation.org

Rowan History Club — 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: “Carolina Backcountry Revolution.” Free; light refreshments. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St., (rear entrance, use elevator) 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

Forsyth County Genealogical Society —  6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. program, May 5: Randall Jones discusses the marking of Daniel Boone’s Trail by the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Free. Forsyth County Public Library-Reynolda Manor Branch, 2839 Fairlawn Drive, W-S.

 

Comedy

Charlotte Squawks 11 — June 5-28: “The 11th Glower.” It’s Saturday Night Live meets Broadway meets the Queen City. Tickets start at $24.50 at www.blumenthalarts.org or thttps://tix.carolinatix.org/

 

This & That 

First Friday Downtown — May 1: Dual celebration of art and music in Downtown Salisbury. The ‘Come Tickle Our Ivories’ Project by the Salisbury Symphony will host its grand unveiling on Friday, May 1 from 5 – 9 p.m. in collaboration with Downtown Salisbury’s First Friday event series. This is the first public art piano project in North Carolina; the pianos will be available on display and to play May 1 – September 30. During the First Friday event families can enjoy the pianos and live music as well as traditional First Friday activities including free trolley rides, horse & carriage rides, strolling entertainment and late night shopping and dining. A free event open to the public. Information Mollie Ruf at 704-637-7814 or email at mollie@vistisalisburync.com

First Friday’s Salisbury Ghost Walk — 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2: walk covers six block area down town. Ttales of shadow ghosts, apparitions, orbs; in the 1800s Salisbury earned the reputation as the “wettest and wickedest” town in the state. Bring camera, smart phone, a flashlight.  $5 students,  $10 adults, 5 and under free.Info at salisburyghostwalk.org, email reservations to boo@salisburyghostwalk.com or call John at 704- 798-3102.

Second Time Around Band dance at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA — 7-10 p.m., Saturday, May 2: Bring a snack to share. $7 per person, non-members welcome J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

Horizons Unlimited events are free May 9 — Saturday, May 9: Nature Trail rededication,  educational planetarium show,  laser show: Laser Retro. Ecological activities at the Tom E. Smith Nature Exploratorium. Free • 5 p.m.: Planetarium show,” $2 • 6:30 p.m.: Planetarium laser show: $2 • 1636 Parkview Circle. Park and enter at the rear from Lilly Ave. www.rss.k12.nc.us/horizons-unlimited-margaret-c-woodson-planetarium

Rowan Rose Show — 10 a.m. May 23-24: Area rose growers invited to enter roses 6:30-10 a.m. that Saturday. Annual show features hundereds of roses as well as arrangements. West End Plaza, 1-35 Jake Alexander Blvd. Info Clyde Harriss, 704-633-7024.

Blood Drive at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA — 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26: Walk-ins welcome. Details at 704-636-0111 for information or appointment. 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Free health events open to the public at the Y — • Noon Wednesday, May 27: Travis the Massage Therapist; covered dish  • Open to the public, free, must sign up at 704-636-0111. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Spring Fling Craft Fair at the Y — 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

Concord Library events — • What Happened Historical Book Discussion May 4 at 6pm discussing Henry VIII by Shakespeare. Register at 704.920.2054 • May the Fourth be with you on Monday, May 4 at 4:30pm.  Drop in to watch a classic science-fiction movie (PG) plus Star Wars crafts & activities • DIBS-Concord Book Discussion   May 5 at 6pm discussing The Unexpected Waltz by Kim Wright. Register at 704.920.2053 •Program on Raising Chickens May 6 at 6pm. Free and open to the public • Minecraft May 7 at 5pm , for experienced players of all ages. • Mother’s Day Preschool Story Time May 7 at 10am • Getting Jiggly with Jellyfish Story Time Thursday, May 7 at 4:30pm  •  Info at 704-920-2058, 27 Union St. North, Concord, www.cabarruscounty. us/library or Facebook

THD family events —  Demo day, noon-2 p.m. May 2: Radio remote with 99.7 The Fox, free refreshments. Rules apply. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive.

28th Thomasville Memorial Day parade and ceremonies — Beginning 10 a.m Monday, May 25: Grand Marshal North Carolina Lt. Governor Dan Forest. Pre-Memorial day event 6:30 p.m. Sunday May 24: concert featuring the Ladies for Liberty, a 1940s singing troupe Held at T. Austin Finch Auditorium. Info Joe Leonard, 336-239-2964.

Saving Grace Therapeutic Programs hosting NC Equine Expo — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30-31: Clinicians, demonstrations, lectures, vendors centered around horses and pets. At Chandelle Farms, 565 Trexler Loop. $10 for one day, $15 for both days. Children 5-12 are $5 for one day, $8 for both days. Children 4 and under are free.  Tickets at www.savinggracefarm.com and click the Expo link or call 704-638-2339.

 

Fundraisers 

Fun on the Farm day and spring auction — Saturday, May 2: $5 children’s activity pass, also auction. Proceeds used for eye exams, eyeglasses for visually impaired adults and children locally. Held at Happy’s Farm, 985 Parks Road. Registration 9 a.m., activities and auction begin  10 a.m.

PAWS for Celebration — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2: Pet blessings at 11 and 12:30 • K-9 demo at noon by Central Piedmont Search & Rescue • Live music, non-profit rescue organizations, food, free face painting, bouncy house, raffle drawing •Proceeds from the raffle go to the rescue organizations at the event. Memorial UMC, 1100 W. C St., memorialunited methodistchurch.org or  704-932-6711.

The Jerrod Sanders/Neal Wilkinson Concert — 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2: to benefit South Rowan High Alumni Scholarship Fund. Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, N. Fulton St. No admission, donations will be taken.  704-857-5762 or  musicpat68@aol.com or www.SouthRowanAlumni.com

Meals on Wheels of Rowan gala event — 5:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday May 2: “Itchin’ for a Kitchen” At the F&M Trolley Barn. Pre-Derby party, complete with mint juleps and hors d’ oeuvres, followed by a live, large screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby at 6:25 p.m. Dinner by local restaurants and caterers in a “taste of Rowan County” style meal, local libations, dancing to music by Virtual Sounds, 50/50 raffles. Tickets $60 each, $100 per couple. Information at 704-633-0352, Facebook “Meals on Wheels of Rowan” or email mowrowan@gmail.com

Major fundraiser for the purchase of summer hay for the horses — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 3: Biennial ‘Tack and Treasure Sale’ for the Horse Protection Society of NC, at 2135 Miller Road, China Grove: www.horseprotection.org or email hps@horseprotection.org

Color Downtown Mocksville Fun Run — 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 2: Historic downtown Mocksville’s first color fun run (1 mile) to benefit victims of domestic violence. $20 adults $10 students Kids 5 and under free. 336-751-3450 for info.

St. John’s Men’s Chorus 20th annual spring concert — 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3: A Jubilant Song! Sanctuary, St. John’s Lutheran Church 200 W. Innes St., Downtown Salisbury. Offering will support Community Care Clinic. 704-636-3431, www.stjohns-salisbury.org

Sole Hope Barbecue — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7: With founder Asher Collie. BBQ, 2 sides, drink, dessert $10. Held at Life Church off Jake Alexander Blvd. All proceeds benefit Sole Hope. Info at holly@solehope.org

Jesse Carson High School Band 4th annual golf tournament — 8 a.m. regisration Saturday, May 9: with 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.  Also contests,prizes, giveaways. Porceeds used for band music, flags, gas, equipment, band camp, more. Register to play by May 4. Sponsorships also available. 704-209-1073, elainebaraton5@gmail.com

5th annual golf tournament to benefit Rowan Helping Ministries — 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16:  Corbin Hills Golf Course. In memory of Ted Luther. For info, to sign up or to sponsor call Paul Rogers 704-213-1986 or Wayne Kluttz 704-682-2910.

American Children’s Home 17th annual Show-Off Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 16: Registration 8 a.m.–noon, $20 entry fee, free to spectators, vendor fee $40. Raffle, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, deejay, food, activities for kids. Top 25 plus Specialty Awards. 3844 NC Hwy 8 S., Lexington. Info at 336-357-7126 or cburris@ach-nc.org

Piedmont Players Theatre’s ‘Night on the Stage Fundraiser’ — May 29-30: Starring Broadway’s Katie Rose Clarke. Very limited seating for this exclusive event. Call 704-633-5471. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. PiedmontPlayers.com

2015 LSt Beach Blast Fundraiser — 6:30 p.m. June 5: An evening of food, friends, fun benefiting Lee Street theatre. Hang out on the patio with friends or shimmy on the dance floor.  Admission $40 in advance and $50 at the door. RSVP to  704-310-5507.

Salisbury Symphony Guild golf tournament — Saturday, June 13: Corbin Hills Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Symphony’s educational programs. Participants and sponsors welcome. Call Lyndia Heward  704-762-9820 or Faye Cline 704-637-1034.

Do it yourself pet wash service benefits Shelter Guardians Inc.  — 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. every  Saturday in May: Uptown Dogs and Cats will donate 50% of do-it-yourself pet wash service sales. All DIY must be started by 2 p.m. 2125 Statesville Blvd.,  704 636 7260.

 

Wine & beer tastings 

Tonight at Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1:  Italian wine tasting with Koichi Matsuda, CHL International Trading.  Six wonderful Italian wines from our best Italian distributor.  $5/person. SWS, 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151, sws@ salisburywineshop.com

Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — NC’s 100th Winery. Tasting room open Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Wine tastings $8 per person with a selection of eight wines for tastings. 704-636-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, see www.caublecreekvineyard.com

 

Night Life

The Carriage Room, 2141 Statesville Blvd. — • Friday: In-house pool tournament, $5 • Sunday: open pool table • 704-647-9876, carriageroomnc@ facebook.com

‘Cotton Eyed Joe’s’ inside The Hot Rod Barn, 807 Yost Road — Gates open 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, music 7-9 p.m. Bluegrass, gospel,country music jam. Seniors welcome, no alcohol, no bad language, smoke free. Just off WebbRoad.704 -239-6952.

CJ’s BBQ, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — • 6:30 p.m., Friday Night Bluegrass. 704-278-4070.

DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St. — 8 p.m. Tuesdays: live Trivia with prizes • 7 p.m. Thursdays: Jazz night with house band, no cover • 9 p.m. Saturday: Mayweather/Pacquiao fight, $20 cover • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com

Go Burrito RumBar, 115 W. Fisher St. across from the mural — • Tuesdays 8-10 p.m.: Live team trivia • Wednesdays: Open mic night • Saturdays: Karaoke • Mondays: College night with pong tourney • Weekends: Live music, deejay, karaoke, water pong, more. www.facebook.com/GoBurritoRumBar

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 8 p.m. Saturday: Night of Worship Saturday with Mountains and the Sea and Eryn Hilburn and Ashley Rae. Ashley was recently featured in a Salisbury Post story. See http://www.salisburypost.com/ 2015/04/25/4-25-15- ashley-rae-has-a-passion-for-purity/.  704-213-1467.

JackRabbit Slim’s Live Music Pub, 209 S. Main St. — • 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Danny Franklin hosts Songwriters Jam • 5-7 p.m. April 30, May 2: Danny Franklin • 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7: solo performers series with Danny Franklin • 704-699-5126, www.facebook.com/jackrabbitslimspub

E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. Historic Village of Gold Hill, Facebook, 704-267-9439, www.themontgomerystore.com

Mean Mug Coffee Company, 1024 S. Fulton St., next to Mambo Grill — • 5-8 p.m. Sundays: Jazz & blues open mic/jam hosted by Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen. Sign up by 4:30 p.m. • 6-9 p.m. Thursdays: Bring Your Oldies But Goodies LP Night: bring your favorite LPs in and play them on our turntable •  7-10 p.m. Fridays: Java Jam open mic night, hosted by Blazin’ Blues Bob, free. Sign up 6-7 p.m. • Find Mean Mug on Facebook

Nashville Nights, 125-127 E. Innes St. — • 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Back Road Band, $5 cover • Thursdays karaoke • Fridays live deejay • 704-762-9990, www.nashvillenightsnc.com

Stars and Bars Tavern, 723 Klumac Road — Free pool Sundays, 8-Ball tournament Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.

Uncle Buck’s All American Pub and Grub, 127 S. Main St. — Tonight 7:30-11 p.m.: Catawba college Concert series every Thursday with student bands • 9 p.m. Friday: Big Break and Three Sound • 8 p.m. Saturday: Johnny Foodstamp • 7 p.m. Sunday: The Dallas Moore band • Bike Night with Fast Freddie Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. plus open mic jam from 9 to midnight • Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 704-633-3750, www.facebook.com/unclebucksgrub

 

Festivals

Daniel Boone Family Festival — 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2: A celebration of Daniel and Rebecca’s wedding here in Davie County. Crafts, reenactors, historical tours, kids area, food, entertainment. In downtown Mocksville. Entertainment at Junker’s Mill Outdoor Stage. Event is free. www.danielboone familyfestival.com or 336-909-2263.

Gold Hill Gold Rush Days  — 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9: Step back in time in the Historic Village of Gold Hill with  local artist and crafts,  village shops and bakery, gold panning, live bluegass music, food.  840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, www.goldhillnc.com

BrickMagic LEGO Festival — May 9-10: Ticketed event at Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord with cool car building contest, free build room (filled with loose LEGO bricks), theatre that shows non-stop animated LEGO films all weekend. A percentage of ticket sales and proceeds from benefit auction go to the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. See www.brickmagic.org

19th Annual Lexington Multicultural Festival — 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2: Starts with Parade of Nations and features five International villages plus free amusements, Purina Dog Show, Circus Stella, TeenScene and Community Non-Profit Organizations. 336-248-3960 www.LexingtonNC.gov

Jiggy with the Piggy Jam — May 8-9: 35-year tradition hosting 100+ arts and craft vendors, concerts, 5k walk/run, car cruise-in, Friday Night outdoors movie campus, an all you can eat pancake breakfast at Cannon Memorial YMCA, a People’s Choice wings and pork tasting, National Train Day events at the train station. 113 West 1st St., downtown Kannapolis. Free admission. Info 704-920-4343 or www.kannapolisnc.gov/

The return of the annual Rowan Blues And Jazz Festival — May 16: at the Rail Walk Arts District at the corner of N. Lee and Kerr Streets. Joe Robinson, Beverly Guitar Watkins, Peter Harper, West End Mambo and more. TFamily-friendly, free, open to the public. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org

Let’s Get Connected Day 2015 — May 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Royal Giants Park, 200 Robinson Road, East Spencer. Music, dance, circle of prayer to dedicate peace pole. North Rowan Connection, NRHS Dazzling Emeralds, Triple Threat Dance, History of Royal Giants Baseball Team. Free food and refreshments. Bring lawn chairs. Sponsored by Covenant Community Connection/ Human Relations Council.

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration — 10a.m.-8 p.m June 13:  Family fun-filled day with food and merchandise vendors, games. live entertainment. Held at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road. Free admission.

NC Open Workshop and Paint Out — Aug. 11-15: • Aug. 11-13: Plein Air Painting Workshop taught by John Ebersberger at Waterworks Visual Arts Center • Aug. 14-15: NC Open Plein Air Paint Out in Salisbury and Rowan County • Goodies for the first 100 to register and awards at the culminating exhibit. Register for each at www.waterworks.org or 704-636-1882.

 

Classes

Card making at the Y — • 1-3 p.m., May 4 • 6-8 p.m. May 7 • Make six cards. Non-member $15, member $12, J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

PPT’s  youth musical audition workshop for ‘Disney’s Tarzan’ — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 9: Focuses on preparing students to audition, specifically geared toward PPT’s upcoming production.  Instructor Gwen Matthews. For elementary-high school,  $40, only 25 spots available.  704-633-5471 to sign up. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.

Free workshop at Green Goat Gallery — 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, 704-431-4527 or greengoatgallery@yahoo.com or greengoatgallery.com • Urban Beekeeping, Tuesday, May 12, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn the difference between honey, carpenter and less beneficial bees; learn how to start your own backyard beekeeping project.

Evening guitar class now at Rufty-Holmes — Begins 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5: Beginners class • Also, three day-time classes: ABC (Absolute Beginners Class), beginners class, intermediate class,   beginning Monday, May 4. Cost is $35 plus $10 workbook/materials fee. Sign up by calling Rufty Holmes Senior Center at 704-216-7714. Class info: Bob, 704-640-0279

Bee Yard Day — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 23: Second annual event at SandyCreek Farm featuring observation hive, educational displays and beekeepers. Bring picnic lunch or order one at 336-956-7781. SandyCreek Farm is between the communities of Reeds and Tyro at 3160 S. NC Hwy 150, Lexington.  Call 336-853-8834 with questions.

Improving Your Digital Photography workshop— 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, May 28-June 25: Get a strong technical and creative foundation by improving photo technique, image composition, computer control of photos. Taught by Sean Meyers and Seth Holtzman in collaboration with Catawba College and Center for Faith & the Arts. Space is limited. Requirements, fees, registration on the Classes page at www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Pottery 101 — Schedule your own Paint Your Own or Let’s Get Messy class, minimum of 8 participants required for private class. You provide the libations and snacks, we will provide the fun • Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

Green Goat Gallery — Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer or call 704-431-4527. www.greengoatgallery.com

Plein Air Painting Workshop – Aug.11-13: Artist John Ebersberger teaches three-day plein air workshop at Waterworks in conjunction with NC Open Plein Air Paint Out, Aug.14-15. Information and registration at Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 704-636-1882 or www.waterworks.org

Spoon carving — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 23, July 25, Oct. 24: Instructor Steve Martin. River Pines Pottery, St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill. $50. Preregister at 704-279-9087 or stephensmartin@msn.com

Center for Faith and the Arts —Yoga, belly dance, NIA classes, movement and spoken word improv. Details at www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999. CFA, 207 W. Harrison St.

Community Music Program at Catawba College — Private instruction or class/group lessons for all ages. Registration forms at www.catawba.edu/communitymusc.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Sign up at 704-636-1882. For details on classes visit www.waterworks.org. Located at 123 E. Liberty St.

Free basic computer lessons —  Available 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday: How to use a computer or laptop (no email or facebook). See Robert Knox at 512 Klumac Road, Suite 8. Call 704-870-8862 for appointment or walk in. So everyone can learn to use a computer.

Wine Down and Create — 6-8 p.m. first Mondays.Next class May 4: Patt Legg will lead the painting of May flowers.  Green Goat Art Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, across from N.C. Train Museum. Canvases for purchase, all else provided. $35. Bring your own beverage, light snacks provided. Sign up at www.winddownandcreate.com and find us on Facebook. Class size is limited. Sign up early.

Salisbury Art Station — Weekly classes, $25. Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 5-7 • Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. ages 7 and up • Thursdays 4-6 p.m. ages 7 and up. 704-754-0853 or art.notions@yahoo.com 215 Depot Street, 704-754-0853.

Beginning and intermediate weaving — Private lessons on a floor loom. Liese Sadler, 215-300-4369, livethreadstudio@gmail.com

Oil Painting with Patt Legg — Tuesdays 12:30-3 p.m.: Adult oil classes, $45. Paint like the Old  OR painting made simple. Preregister at 704-232-6000. www.PattLegg.net

 

Speakers & forums

Tonight: Jim Armstrong theorizes on the Lost Colony — 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30: Jim Armstrong, researcher and expert on “The Lost Colony Discovered” at Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St. Presented by Friends of Rowan Public Library. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org or cal 704-216-8240.

RSVP for tonight’s Strategies for Successful Aging — 6:30-8 p.m., Gateway Bldg., 204 E. Innes St. Panel presentation on financial planning, downsizing, relocation, home care services. Light refreshments, door prizes. No charge. RSVP by 2 p.m. today at 704-267-5131.

AARP — 1  p.m. Thursday, May 7: “Preventing Water Pollution in our Homes”  with fun, interactive, creative teaching methods. Held at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. MLK Ave. For seniors 50+, free, refreshments.  704-216-7714.

 

Singles

Piedmont Singles — 6:15 p.m. Fridays: Bingo. For singles as well as those widowed or divorced. 1908 Statesville Blvd., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, no joining fee, donations appreciated, covered dish.

 

Home & Garden

Master Gardener plant sale — 8:30 a.m.-noon, May 2: 2727 Old Concord Road. Plant Swap at 10 a.m. Garden item-related silent auction, proceeds to  benefit Rowan County Extension Horticulture Program. 704-279-8542.

Kneeling Gardeners annual plant sale — 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2: Trinity UMC, 416 East First St., (across From A.L. Brown High School), Kannapolis.

 

Auditions

PPT open auditions for Tony-winning musical ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’  — 7 p.m. May 11-12. Third floor of the Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. 704-633-5471. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

PPT’s ‘Tarzan’ youth audition workshop — 9 a.m.-noon Saturday,  May 16. $40. Audition techniques geared towards PPT’s upcoming youth production. 25 spots available. Sign up at 704-633-5471. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Youth auditions for PPT’s musical ‘Disney’s Tarzan’ — May 18-19 at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. Auditions by appointment only. Call 704-633-5471 to sign up. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

 

Film

Inaugural Longleaf Film Festival premiere — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 2: Winning entries in romance, drama, comedy, documentaries. Awards presentation at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Held at N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., downtown Raleigh Details at LongleafFilmFestival.com or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

Concord Friends of the Library movie discussion group — 2 p.m. May 9: Disney family classic based on a novel by Johann David Wyss and starring John Mills, Dorothy McGuire & James McArthur. Details at 704-920-2054, 27 Union St. North, Concord, www.cabarruscounty. us/library or Facebook

 

Art 

Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — “Rowan Revisited,” photography and sculpture by Peter Goff and David Lamanno. Show reception 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Show continues through May 23. • Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com

The Framing Gallery, 320 N Main St. across from Koko Java — Ingrid Erickson’s intricate cut-paper of nature and birds. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesday and Saturday, 704-633-1246.

The Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Fun and functional artwork by local and NC artists. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday evening, 6-8 p.m. 704-431-4527. See events and artist’s work at www.greengoatgallery.com

Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St. — “Dalton Pottery: Partners in Clay” opening reception Friday, May 1  6-9 p.m., open to the public. The exhibit will be in place until May 23. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409-413 N. Lee St. — Art Show by Tatyana Shurtz. Colorful art, wine and refreshments. April 30 –May 30. Opening reception Saturday, May 9, 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours Thursday- Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Salisbury’s Rail Walk Arts District. 704-431-8964, www.railwalkgallery.com

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — • In/Equity confronts human rights issues • Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

Cabarrus Arts Guild  annual judged Spring show of 2D and 3D art — Reception 2 p.m. May 3; on display until July 10. 11 Union St. (lower level), Concord • CAG sponsoring new exhibit of A. L. Brown high school art at the same time, through the end of June.

Robert F. Phifer Art Collection — On loan from NC Museum of Art. Exhibition includes 19th and early 20th century paintings, through July 14. Collection resides at Concord Museum, 65 Union St. South. http://historiccabarrus.com/

The Galleries, 65 Union St. S., Concord — “Semantics” through  May 16. www.cabarrusartguild.org

Mooresville Arts, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville — Exhibit of paintings by Huntersville resident Monty Elliott. Admission is free. 704-663-6661, www.magart.org

NC GlassFest 2015 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2: At STARworks Glass Studio , premier sale of NC handmade functional and culinary glassware. Hot glass demonstrations 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. in Star, NC. Free.

 

Trips 

YMCA sponsored trips — • Mt. Airy, May 6: Visit two museums, see sights, shop. Leave 8:30 a.m. $23, lunch on your own •  Old Salem, September. Call for information • Chimney Rock/Lake Lure, October. Call for information for this trip • Christmas at Biltmore, December. Call for information • Broadway musical at Belk Theater, ‘Motown the Musical,’ Sept. 1, orchestra seating, limited space on  bus. $25 holds  seat • ‘Beauty and the Beast,’  Oct. 4, orchestra seating, limited space on the bus, $25 holds seat • Non-members  welcome, buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Details at 704-636-0111, lklaver@ rowanymca.com

Community Travelers trip — Seven days, six nights at Martha’s Vineyard with the Community Travelers. June 14-20. Contact Alfreda Brenda Cowan for details 704-633-9073.

Trip to Ohio’s Amish Country — June 2-5: Warther Museum, Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, Lehman’s famous general store, Troyer Candle Shop, Hershberger’s Bakery, Guggesberg’s cheese factory, Walnut Creek country store and a play. RSVP to Davie County Senior Services, 336-753-6230.

 

Call for vendors

Gold Hill Merchants’ Association annual Gold Rush Days — Saturday, May 9: Artists, crafters, service and food vendors welcome to the village for this family-oriented event that will also include live music and gold panning. Vendor application at www.goldhillnc.com and send questions to goldhillmerchants association@gmail.com

5th annual golf tournament to benefit Rowan Helping Ministries — 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16:  Corbin Hills Golf Course. In memory of Ted Luther. Companies/business may contribute goodies for giveaway bag. Call Paul Rogers 704-213-1986 or Wayne Kluttz 704-682-2910.

American Children’s Home 17th annual Show-Off Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show —Saturday, May 16: $20 entry fee, free to spectators, vendor fee $40. 3844 NC Hwy 8 S., Lexington. Info at 336-357-7126 or cburris@ach-nc.org

JCPrice American Legion 2015 Memorial Week Celebration — Applications accepted for May 27-June 7 celebration. Contact Abe Daniels at 704-754-5412 or 704-640-1893. All vendors must apply to health department for permit 30 days prior to first day of event.

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors. Also June 27 • Sept. 26 • Oct. 24

RockyFest in Alexander County — Saturday, May 9: Vendor applications for third annual RockyFest at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area, Taylorsville. Visit www.RockyFacePark.com/RockyFest or call Park Ranger Alisha Stamey at 828-632-1093.

Saving Grace hosting NC Equine Expo — May 30-31: At Chandelle Farms, Clinicians, demonstrations, lectures, vendors all centered around horses and pets. Vendors accepted until May 10. Sponsorships available as well. www.savinggracefarm.com or 704-638-2339 or email janna@saving gracefarm.com

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration applications — June 13 at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road. Food and merchandise vendors. Food vendors must have permit 15 day prior to event. Contact April Lee 704-433-8521, Johnny Moser 704-232-8291, Stanley McMullen 704-202-4686, Lisa Henderson-Braswell 425-210-5454, Jill Burch 704-267-2567, Patricia Blackmon 704-433-4639, Cheryle Moser 704-267-4295, Ebony Hooker 980-234-3031, Robert Jordan Jr. 336-971-4097, Robert Ware 704-658-2815.

4th annual Chickweed — July 18: Vendor applications accepted for 4th annual Celebrating Indestructible Women evening street festival with all-women artists and performers raising funds,awareness for Rowan Family Crisis Council battered women’s shelter. 405 N. Lee St. Artists, crafters, service, food vendors welcome. email wjbeeker@gmail.com

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Register by Aug. 1 at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

 

Call for performers

Deadline Friday for Henderson guitar competition — Apply through May 1 for 21st annual Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival and Guitar Competition. Winner receives handmade Henderson guitar. Family-friendly festival is June 20 at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Va. Application and details at www.waynehenderson.org

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration — June 13 at  Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road • For morning program: Apollo Kids, Apollo Teens, Apollo Adults; prize for each category winner • Gospel Program: soloist, gospel groups, choir, praise dancers • No charge for talent applications • Contact April Lee 704-433-8521, Johnny Moser 704-232-8291, Stanley McMullen 704-202-4686, Lisa Henderson-Braswell 425-210-5454, Jill Burch 704-267-2567, Patricia Blackmon 704-433-4639, Cheryle Moser 704-267-4295, Ebony Hooker 980-234-3031, Robert Jordan Jr. 336-971-4097, Robert Ware 704-658-2815.

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: See call for Vendors. Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Deadline Aug. 1. Visit www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

Gold Hill Bluegrass jam — Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. 704-267-9439. www.themontgomerystore.com

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Belly dancers, poets,-painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors.  May 30 • June 27 • Sept. 26 • Oct. 24

 

Call for artists

 

RockyFest in Alexander County — Saturday, May 9: Vendor applications being accepted for the third annual RockyFest being held at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area, Taylorsville. Visit www.RockyFacePark.com/RockyFest or call 828-632-1093.

Downtown Salisbury’s First Friday Gallery Gallop —  5-9 p.m. June 5:  Participating artists assigned a sidewalk or closed street location to display, no vendor fee required. Contact promotions director at mollie@visitsalisburync.com or 704-637-7814 weekdays. Deadline May 25.

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Belly dancers, poets,-painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors.  May 30 • June 27 • Sept. 26 • Oct. 24

NC Open Plein Air Paint Out — Aug. 14-15: In Salisbury/ Rowan County. Paint with professional and student landscape artists, watch plein air artists at work. Culminating exhibit/reception/sale at the F&M’s Trolley Barn in Salisbury on August 15. www.pleinaircarolina.com. Register for paint out at www.waterworks.org and scroll to NC Open Plein Air. $1000.00 First Place, $500.00 Second Place, and 250.00 Third Place. Honorable mentions.

Downtown Hickory Art Crawl — Sept. 17: Juried show with artists. For application contact Barbara at blsinclair1@bellsouth.net or Connie at info@downtownhickory.com or call 828-322-1121. Deadline Aug. 1.

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: See call for Vendors. Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Deadline Aug. 1. Visit www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

 

Call for volunteers 

Downtown Salisbury Inc. — Volunteers for upcoming festivals and events including July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 29, Sept. 4, Oct. 3, and Dec. 12. Receive recognition at annual awards ceremony and possible T-shirt. Contact Mollie Ruf at mollie@visitsalisburync.com or 704-637-7814.

14th Annual Walk to End Lupus: Charlotte — Saturday, May 16 at Central Piedmont Community College Belk Plaza, 425 N. Kings Drive. Site set-up, registration, parking, kids area, first aid, support and gear vehicles, food and beverage, finish line cheerleaders, breakdown. Volunteers get T-shirt and meal. Sign up at www.lupusnc.org, email info@lupusnc.org or call 877-849-8271, ext. 4.

Help feed the horses — At the Horse Protection Society, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, www.horseprotection.org or email hps@horseprotection.org

MLK Jr. celebration weekend — Human Relations Council needs volunteers to help plan MLK Jr. holiday parade and breakfast programs. A community event with input needed from community representatives. Find meeting dates at www.facebook.com/SRHumanRelationsCouncil.  Additional information, visit www.humanrelationscouncil.org or email humanresources@salisburync.gov.

 

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