FAITH — Friday at the annual Faith Fourth of July Festival wraps up with fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. at Faith Elementary School ballpark. The day will kick off at 10 a.m. with a parade down Main Street. Armbands for rides $20 from 1-5 p.m. Faith Idol finals at 7 p.m. Races, games, watermelon eating contest, egg toss at the ballpark starting at 7 p.m.
KANNAPOLIS — The Intimidators host the annual All-American Celebration and fireworks extravaganza Friday. Beginning at 6 p.m., carnival-like entertainment leads up to fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The team plays at CMC-NorthEast Stadium, located off I-85 at exit 63. Admission $5, children under 12 just $4. Tickets at 704-932-3267 or IntimidatorsBaseball.com
MOCKSVILLE — Annual Fireworks In The Park event kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday at Rich Park on Cemetery Street. Free event includes music, entertainment, food vendors, deejay with karaoke. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Parking $5 at Rich Park, the YMCA and Mocksville Elementary, free at other locations.
RALEIGH — The State Capitol celebration will include music, historical and military displays, carriage rides and face painting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the steps of the Capitol at noon, 30 new citizens will be naturalized followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence. “The ’Works” begins downtown at noon, with 20 bands on three stages, an art sale, food vendors, a beer garden and children’s activities. Contests for hot-dog chowing, watermelon-seed spitting and ice-cream eating. The gates at Red Hat Ampitheater open at 5 p.m. If you’re attending just for the fireworks, officials recommend arriving by 8 p.m. for the 9:30 p.m. show. From noon to midnight, people may park their vehicles along streets and catch the free R-LINE. See www.raleighnc.gov/transit
BLOWING ROCK — A pyrotechnic display of more than 200 large-caliber mortar shells will light up the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Tweetsie Railroad starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday. The show can easily be viewed from Tweetsie’s parking area. Parking $5, Golden Rail Season Pass holders free. Want up close and personal view? Watch the show from a premium viewing area in the Hacienda, complete with a buffet dinner with all the trimmings. Info at tweetsie.com or 877-TWEETSIE. Tweetsie Railroad, Blue Ridge Mountains on U.S. 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock.
Other July 4 activities, Faith — 68th Faith Fourth of July continues daily and nightly through July 5. www.faith4th.com
Other July 4 activities, Charlotte — Charlotte Museum of History, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 4: patriotic celebration featuring presentations, Colonial games and crafts, birthday cake and lemonade, tours of Hezekiah Alexander Home Site, viewing of rare nineteenth century Liberty flag, children’s crafts, refreshments. Admission $5/person, $15/family. 3500 Shamrock Drive, 704-568-1774, www.charlottemuseum.org/

Tomato and watermelon contests — Saturday, July 19: Held at annual Farmers Day Festival in China Grove.Cash prizes in two divisions: adult and youth (age 17 and under). Entries should be taken to the China Grove Roller Mill (308 N. Main St.) and registered before 1 p.m. on Farmers Day. More detail at 704-857-5938 or on page 2D.

Retro Flower Show — July 12: Entries accepted 8-10 a.m.; judging 10 a.m-noon; show open to the public 1-4 p.m. Sponsored by Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association, held at Agriculture Center, 2727 Old Concord Road. Youth and adults age groups, categories for horticulture specimens and arrangements. Rules at www.rowanmastergardener.com, click on Retro Flower Show.

Downtown celebrates Streets Alive — 4-8 p.m. Friday: Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Salisbury See brief page 2D.
Tall Tales and homemade ice cream — 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 12: Hosted by Goldmine Toastmasters Club. Public invited for free stories and ice cream. Baker’s Creek Park, West A St., Kannapolis. Info at 704-307-8187, www.goldminetoastmasters.com
Annual Circus Train puppet show — Saturdays through July, Library Park, Third St., Spencer. 7 p.m. free hot dogs, 7:30 p.m. show begins. Sponsored by Central UMC. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free snow cones. 704-636-4101.
Kids Summer Reading Program at The Last Word Bookstore — For readers up to age 12. Bring in a list of ten books you’ve read and earn $5 in trade credit that never expires. Program runs through Aug. 15. Info at 704-245-6159 or Thelastwordsalisbury@gmail.com
‘Go Figure’ at Spencer Doll and Toy Museum — Figurative art group displays a fantasy storybook exhibit based on characters from children’s stories turned into three dimensional reality. On display until September. 108 Fourth St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.spencerdoll andtoymuseum.com
Krazy Night Out — 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 18: Downtown Salisbury. Family fun with the Kids Zone and late night shopping , restaurants and on-street food vendors. www.downtownsalisburync.com/
Uptown Lexington Summer Stroll — 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 25: Live music on the Square by Reggie Buie, free movie “Field of Dreams.” All free, plus activities, food, shops open late. Information 336-249-0383, www.uptownlexington.com, Facebook
Concord Library events — • Science on Your Plate, July 8 at 6 p.m. Explore the contents of everyday foods. Hands-on program for ages 13+ with samples for everyone. Registration required at 704-920-2053 • Farmer Jason will be performing July 9 at 3 p.m., live show with sing-alongs, dancing, discussions about nature appreciation, ecology, farm animals. No registration required. 704-920-2058 • Prepare to lay siege with catapults on July 10 at 2 p.m. Assemble an army of miniature catapults. 704-920-2053 • Spectacular Space, July 10 at 3 p.m. Tour the solar system, examine the night sky, stories, craft. 704-920-2058. • 27 Union St. North, Concord, www.cabarruscounty.us/library or Facebook
Cabarrus Arena events — 4751 Highway 49 N. Concord, 704-920-3976 • July 12-13 Concord Gun & Knife Show • July 12 ADCC Grappling Competition • July 19 Atomic Dogg Magazine Super Bully Show Dog Show • Aug. 2-3 Max Fast Flyball Dogs Show • Aug. 7-10 Greater Monroe Kennel Club Agility Trials Dog Show • Aug. 22-23 Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo • Sept. 26: Diamond Rio with special guest recording artist Raquel Cole.

Union Street Live! — 6-9 p.m. July 17: The Fantastic Shakers in concert, free. Downtown Concord on Means Avenue next to Historic Cabarrus County Courthouse, 65 Union St. S., bring a lawn chair. Third Thursdays May through August • Aug. 21: Lakeside Drive Band • Sep. 18: The Tams (rescheduled from May 15)  • 704-784-4208, www.concorddowntown.com
Chickweed, Celebrating Indestructible Women — 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19: See more details under Fundraisers.
Brick Street Live concert — 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24: Live concert on Fisher Street featuring Motel Soap. www.brickstreetlive.com
Pete Seeger tribute concert by CFS — 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11: “Pete Seeger: A Musical Tribute to Courage” with Harry Taylor, Saundra Porter Thomas, Rolfe Neigenfind, Mason Schmitt. Free. Doors open at 7 p.m. Arrive early to be sure of admission. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
Air Supply coming to W-S — Saturday, Oct. 25: A night of 80s soft rock hits, Reynolds Auditorium, Winston-Salem. No-fee tickets at https://reynoldsauditorium. com/AIR_SUPPLY.html
The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center — The Belk Theater/Booth Playhouse/Stage Door Theater at 130 N. Tryon St. • The McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square • Duke Energy Theater at 345 North College St. • Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts at 430 South Tryon St. • Ovens Auditorium at 2700 East Independence Blvd. • Complete listings at www.blumenthalarts.org • Blumenthal Performing Arts, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, 704-372-1000, www.blumenthalarts.org, www.carolinatix.org

Southeast Old Thresher’s Reunion — Through July 5: 44th annual Southeast Old Thresher’s Reunion at Denton Farmpark , call 336-859-2755 or www.farmpark.com, Denton Farmpark, 1072 Cranford Road, Denton, 17 miles from Lexington.
Community summer celebration and car cruise-in — noon-5 p.m. Saturday, July 12: Free activities include water slip and slide (bring bathing suit and towel), face painting, bubble blowing, free hotdogs, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, more. Bring a lounge chair and visit with your neighbors. Cool Spring United Methodist Church, Hwy. 64 East near Cool Spring Elementary School. www.coolspringumc.org

PPT’s youth production ‘High School Musical’ — July 10-19. Join the cast for a complimentary reception immediately following the opening performance. Adults $12, seniors/students $10. Tickets at 704-633-5471 or PiedmontPlayers.com. Show dates: May 8-10 and 15-17 at 7:30 p.m., May 11 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.
St. Thomas Players present ‘Next Fall’ — 7:30 p.m. July 17-19 and 24-26; also 2:30 p.m. July 20: A look at faith, commitment and unconditional love between Adam and Luke. Directed by Jennifer Hubbard. Performed at Lee Street Theater & Performing Arts Center, 329 N. Lee St. Tickets $15 at leestreet.org/tickets or 704-310-5507.
OCT’s Living Room Reading Series presents ‘Lombardi’ — 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10: by Eric Simonson, based on the book “When Pride Still Mattered – A Life of Vince Lombardi” written by David Maraniss. Free, rated rated PG. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. NW, Concord, 704 788-2405, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org

‘Over There, Over Here,’ Rowan Museum remembers World War I — To the memory of those who fought and suffered through The Great War. Some artifacts from the museum’s collections, some on loan from private citizens in the community. Rowan Museum, 202 North Main St., open 1-4 p.m.Friday-Sunday, 704-633-5946 or email rowanmuseum@fibrant.com
Kannapolis History Associates — 7 p.m. Monday, July 14: Jeremy Tutt, owner and operator of Dixie Cleaners. A. L. Brown High School social room, 415 E. First St., Kannapolis. Park East of Trinity Methodist Church, follow the signs to KHA. Information Phil Goodman 704-796-0803.
Historic Gold Hill Village Ghost Walk — 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27: Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Arbor: Guided walks $5, children under 6 free, see map on directional signs in village, 840 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill.
Living History at Historic Latta Plantation — • Civil War Living History, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 20: Travel back to the Carolina Backwoods during the American Civil War. Meet Union and Confederate Soldiers, see demonstrations, visit soldiers encampments. Learn about the Sample Family who resided at the Plantation during the war and whose sons fought for the Mecklenburg 53rd • Colonial Life: Backwoods of NC, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Aug. 9: What did our ancestors do before technology? First time ever Colonial Living History event, see fiber/textile, hide tanning, fire starting, cooking demos, First Mecklenburg Militia demo drills in preparation for the American Revolution. Adults $8, seniors/students $7, children 5 and under under free. Adults $7; seniors, students $6, children 5 and under free. 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704-875-2312, www.lattaplantation.org
Gold panning at Reed Gold Mine — Tickets $3 per pan. Reed is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, 704-721-4653, www.nchistoricsites.org/Reed/
Events to mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War across NC — Details at 919-807-7389, www.ncdcr.gov

Third annual Chickweed: Celebrating Indestructible Women — 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19: An open-air, all-women revue with music, art, dance, handmade jewelry, therapeutic massage, reflexology. Held at Spoken Space Theatre, 405 N. Lee St. To benefit the Family Crisis Council’s Battered Womens’ Shelter. email chickweedwomen@gmail.com or visit www.thechickwan Family Crisis Council’s Women’s Shelter
14th annual Links for Lupus golf tournament — Aug. 25: Cedarwood Country Club, 4100 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte. Registration 11 a.m., shotgun start 12:30 p.m., dinner reception 5:30 p.m. To benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC). http://lupuslinks.dojiggy.com

Benchwarmers, 113 E. Fisher St. — • Saturday: Deejay Double Bass, $5 cover • Monday, NTN trivia • Tuesday, open Mike night • 704-639-0694.
DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St. — Sky Lounge open • 9 p.m. Friday: live music with Radio Jacks, no cover • 9 p.m. Saturday: The Patrick Rock Band, no cover; 10 p.m. UFC Middleweight Championship on big screen TV • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com
Go Burrito, 115 W. Fisher St. across from the mural — • Mondays: Game night • 9 p.m. Wednesdays: Karaoke night • Thursdays: Trivia night, form teams, win prizes. www.facebook.com/GoBurrito
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — Saturday: International Hi-Way 14:6 • Set Free Church meets 5 p.m. Saturdays. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool, wi-fi. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.
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
Nashville Nights, 125-127 E. Innes St. — • 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Bonfire, $5 cover • Mondays $1 day • Tuesdays Free pool • Wednesdays Open mic with the Twin City Buskers • Thursdays Deejay Cherokee • Fridays free jukebox. 704-762-9990, www.nashvillenightsnc.com
Rick’s BBQ and Grill, 929 S. Main St. — • 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday: Karaoke • 6 p.m. Tuesday: Cruise-in • 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday-Saturday: Karaoke. 704-642-0050.
Uncle Buck’s All American Pub & Grub, 127 S. Main St. — 4-8 p.m Friday: Streets Alive • Magic Mondays 6-8 p.m. with magician Glen Yost • Bike Night Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. • 704-633-3750, www.facebook.com/unclebucksgrub
Sunday night at JC Price Post with DJAaronS — 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday: Bringing you the best of the old and the new, 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road, $10 cover, dress code enforced, security, adults only.
Danny Franklin plays live — • 8 p.m. July 12: Brew, corner of Main St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis. See dannyfranklinelectric guitar or danny franklin acoustic guitar on youtube.
Old Stone Vino, 515 S. Main St., Kannapolis — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Live music. 704-938-2337.
The Charlotte Zodiac Dance Club — American Legion, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. Dances on second and fourth Friday, dress code upscale casual, no jeans. 704-236-0344. www.charlotte zodiacdanceclub.com
The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St., NoDa Arts District, Charlotte — 704-372-1000, www.eveningmuse.com
The Double Door Inn, 1218 Charlottetown Ave., Charlotte — 704-372-1000, www.doubledoorinn.com
The Neighborhood Theatre, 511 East 36th St., Charlotte — 704-358-9298, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
The Visulite, 1615 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte — 704-358-9200, www.visulite.com

Salisbury Wine Shop — Open on Friday for a tasting from 5-7:30 p.m. See Brief page 2D. 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywineshop.com, www.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; selection of eight wines for tastings. Also juices, non-alcohol ciders, food products, gift items. 704-636-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, see www.caublecreekvineyard.com for upcoming events.
Morgan Ridge Vineyards & Brewhouse — 486 John Morgan Road, Gold Hill, 704-639-0911, morganridgevineyards.com
Cougar Run Winery — 704-280-3624. Cougar Run Winery, 363 N. Church St., Concord.
Old Stone Winery — 704-279-0930, 6245 US Hwy. 52, 1 mile south of Granite Quarry. www.oldstonewines.com
Rocky River Vineyards — 704-781-5035. 11685 Reed Mine Road, Midland. www.rockyrivervineyards.com
Childress Vineyards — 336-236-WINE, 1000 Childress Vineyards Road, exit 89 off I-85, on Hwy 64 W. Lexington. www.childressvineyards.com

Piedmont Singles — July 4: no meeting, 6:15 p.m. Friday , July 11: Bingo. • 1908 Statesville Blvd., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, no joining fee, donations appreciated, covered dish.
New Beginnings Singles Club of Lake Norman — 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays: social group of singles over 50, Captain’s Galley Restaurant in Mooresville. Visitors welcome. 704-677-2331.

‘Monty Python Live (mostly)’ — 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20: Broadcast live from London’s famed O2 Arena; John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin reunite on stage for the first time in over three decades. Shown live at Cinemark Tinseltown, 305 Faith Road, tickets available at theater box office and www.FathomEvents.com
Jerry Seinfeld coming to Ovens — 7 p.m. July 25: America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Blvd.

Wine Down and Create — 6-8 p.m. this evening at The Grapevine, 209 S. Main St. (former Blue Vine). $25 per person, canvases available for sale, all other supplies furnished. No artistic experience needed. Cartucci’s to cater wine and hors d’ oeuvres for purchase. Call Patt at 704-762-9647 or Carol at 704-636-0633 for reservation.
New session of senior adults guitar lessons — Starting date Monday, July 7: Monday afternoons at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 8-week session, Absolute Beginner’s Class plus two other classes available. $35 plus $5 materials fee for class workbook. In’structor’s website also available for no extra charge. Sign-up with RHSC 704-216-7714, or call Bob 704-636-9395 for any questions.
Shag Lessons — Mondays beginning July 7: Carolina shag lessons with Ashley and Tobitha Stewart, at Lee Street Theater & Performing Arts Center • Beginner I: 5:30 p.m. for those who don’t know how and want to learn • Beginner II,- 6:30 p.m. for those who know how to shag and want to improve.No partner required. $50 per person for 4 weeks. Information, enroll at Lee Street theatre or 704-310-5507.
Scultpure class at Waterworks enrolling now — Instructor Maria Michaelson. Register at www.waterworks.org or 704-636-1882. Class limited to 12 students. Tuition $625. All materials and kiln firing are included. 123 E. Liberty St.
Spoon carving — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday Aug. 23 or Oct. 18: advance registration required, $40 per participant per day. Held at River Pines Art in The Little Log Cabin, Gold Hill. Register at stephensmartin@msn.com or 704-279-9087.
Free basic computer classes — Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classes run for two hours. Call 704-680-7317 or 704-870-8862 to schedule an appointment time. Knox’s Computer Business, 512 Klumac Road, Suite 8.
Ballet, tap, pointe, jazz, modern, hip hop, acrobatics — For ages 2-1/2 to 102, Steppin’ Out Dance Company. Stress free, fun, friendly environment. 704-637-1222, www.stepoutdance.com, steppinoutdance@carolina.rr.com
PPT summer theatre camps — Through August: Elementary-high school students, also K-2nd grade. Complete info at www.PiedmontPlayers.com Register at Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. or call 704-633-5471.
‘Let’s Get Messy’ — A one evening pottery class at Pottery 101 to try your hand at the potter’s wheel, ages 14-adult. $35. Available dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30. Advance registration required. 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com or email pottery101nc@gmail.com
Saturday kid’s classes at at Pottery 101 — Each week students make a pottery piece related to a central theme. No previous experience required. Ages 6-14, $35 • July 12: Monster Mouth Tissue Holder • July 19: Hanging Tree and Garden Critters. Advance registration required. 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com or email pottery101nc@gmail.com
Free online courses through RPL — Gale Courses: high-quality, noncredit online courses free with your library card. New sessions of six-week courses start monthly. Enroll at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org and click Online Tools, or call 704-216-8243.
Free Bible lessons — 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, July 12 and 26: Is the Bible scientifically accurate; what makes it unique; is it still practical for our day; what does it say about our future; what is its message; how can it help with family life; how can it help me find true happiness. These topics and more covered, bring your own Bible. Downstairs conference room of RPL Rockwell Branch (not sponsored by RPL).
Salisbury Art Station — 4-6 p.m. ongoing weekly classes, $25 per class. Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 5-7 • Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 7 and up • Thursdays 4-6 p.m. for 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. Day or evening times. Liese Sadler, 215-300-4369, livethreadstudio@ gmail.com
Painting with Patt — Ongoing adult oil painting classes, Tuesdays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. Call for info or to sign up. Class size limited to four. Patt Legg, 704-232-6000, 704-762-9647, www.pattlegg.net
Mind aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, taught by artist Robert Toth: introduction to drawing, pastel and sculpture. $10/two-hour session. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, call 704-279-9301.
Zumba fitness — • 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 704-216-7714 • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Baptist Church of Salisbury, old YMCA gym on Fulton St. • 6 p.m. Thursdays, $3 per person, St. Matthews Church Salisbury • J.F. Hurley Family YMCA’s aqua zumba, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Lunch and Learn sessions — • Noon Wednesday, July 16: Dr. Allison “Aging Gracefully, a check list for men and women,” J. Fred Corriher Jr. YMCA, 950 Kimball Road, China Grove • 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 23: Dr. Terry Cassell “Are you Emotionally Intelligent?” J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury • Covered dish, free, must sign up, 704-636-0111 or lklaver@rowanymca.com

YMCA sponsored trips — • 11 a.m. July 9: Carolina Lily, includes Lunch-in-a-Pot plus shopping, $28 • Aug. 5: Queens Landing, lunch cruise, $29.50 • Louise Klaver, 704-636-0111, lklaver@rowanymca.com, www.rowanymca.org • Buses leave from J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd.

Salisbury hosts Movies at the Park — 9 p.m., free. Corner of W. Miller and N. Jackson • July 11: Monsters U • July 25: Free Birds • Aug. 8: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 • Aug. 22: Planes: Fire and Rescue: September 5: The Lego Movie: www.salisburync.gov/Departments/ParksandRecreation/Pages/Movies-in-the-Park.aspx
Summer movie series at RPL headquarters — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Headquarters (201 W. Fisher St.) • July 8: Around the World in 80 Days • July 15: Zathura • July 22: Timeline • July 29: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs • Aug. 5: Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow • Aug. 12: The Andromeda Strain (G)
Summer movie series at RPL South branch — 2 p.m. Wednesdays, South Rowan Regional (China Grove) • July 9: Around the World in 80 Days • July 16: Zathura • July 23: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs • July 30: Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow • Info at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org or Headquarters, 704-216-8256; South Rowan Regional, 704-216-7730; East Branch, 704-216-7840.

Old Courthouse Theatre ‘Noises Off’ — 7-9 p.m., July 13-14: Called the funniest farce ever written. Ensemble cast of four women, five men. Show dates Sept. 11-28. 49 Spring St. SW, Concord. 704-788-2405, For more detailed character descriptions see www.oldcourthousetheatre.org

The Framing Gallery, 320 N Main St. across from Koko Java — Special salute to veterans with window display featuring prints saluting our military in Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam; special prices for veterans • On exhibit: Connie Loflin Peninger, Betty Sedberry. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesday and Saturday, 704-633-1246.
Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — “Celebration of Spring,” new paintings by Phyllis Steimel and Mark Brincefield. Frazer. Monday/Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com
The Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Carve Into Life…Palette Knife Paintings of Patt Legg. Gallery hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. then 5- 8 p.m.; Sunday: 1-6 p.m. 704-431-4527, greengoatgallery@yahoo.com
Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. — Chica! Chica! Chica! An exhibit of art by Marietta Foster Smith covering four decades and a variety of styles and media. This exhibit is a tribute to “Chickweed, Celebrating Indestructible Women.” Exhibit runs July 3-26. Rail Walk Studios & Gallery closed Friday, July 4 and open Saturday, July 5. Free, open to the public. Gallery hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment, Historic Salisbury’s Rail Walk Arts District. 704-431-8964, www.railwalkgallery.com
Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — • Tł: Textiles, Text, & Texture: Summer exhibition features NC artists Peg Gignoux,Leslie Pearson. Through Sept. 6 • Mosaics in the Garden, sculptures by Jeannette Brossart, Stanback Sensory Garden. Summer hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org
Iredell Museums presents ‘Treasures of the Collectio0ns’ — Exhibit featuring special pieces from the museums’ permanent collection including an original pen and ink drawing by Salvador Dali. 134 Court St., downtown Statesville,704-873-4734, www.iredellmuseums.org
The Galleries, 65 Union S. St., Concord — Need some relief from serious art? Visit “Comic Relief” through July 31. Free, 704-920-2787, www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org
Nightlife Paintings in UNCC Student Union Gallery — Works by local artist Paul Keysar displayed July 7-24, Student Union Gallery on main campus of UNC Charlotte. “While the City Sleeps: Night Paintings” features a group of landscape paintings of Concord, Charlotte and other local towns at night. Opening reception 5 p.m., Thursday, July 10, in the Student Union Art Gallery, UNCC campus, Charlotte.

Jersey City Neighborhood 10th annual reunion — July 12: Held in memory of David Campbell. Free vendor space for info and merchandise, vendors accepted up until 11:30 a.m. day of event.Call Marvin Shaw 704-202-3952, Sherry Hawthorne 704-499-1197.
Market off Market Street event — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 26: Concord Downtown hosts vendors selling unique items. Send application to Kristin@concorddowntown.com
Fin Feather Fur Outdoor Expo — Aug. 15-17: Hunting, fishing, campers, ATVs, golf carts,other merchandise. Inside air conditioned booths $300, outside booths $100. Mountain Man from Duck Dynasty on site on Saturday, Mud Bog on Friday. Call Randall Barger 704-640-2326 to enter or reserve a booth. Held at Rowan County Fairgrounds.
Fourth annual Biker Blues BBQ Rally — Sept. 19-20: Annual event at Tilley Harley Davidson of Salisbury reaches thousands of people. Contact Gary Moss 704-638-6044 or visit www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com
Asheboro Fall Festival applications — 42nd Fall Festival, Oct. 4-5: Randolph Arts Guild vendor applications available at the Guild, 123 Sunset Ave., downtown Asheboro or www.AsheboroFallFestival.com or 336-629-0399. Booth fee $25 up to early registration deadline of June 30.

Gold Hill Bluegrass jam — Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill. Every Friday night 7-9 p.m., 704-267-9439. www.themontgomerystore.com
Blumenthal Performing Arts open mic nights — Free event open to performers, spectators of all ages. Instrumentalists, singers, dancers, storytellers, poets, jugglers, magicians, others welcome. Audience seating first-come-first-served. Performers selected by lottery. Email openmic@ncbpac.org or see www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCNG96fkEQU
NPR seeks local talent — “From the Top,” NPR radio program showcasing America’s best young classical musicians, seeks applicants for concerts on national tour. Applications, accepted continuously on a rolling basis, www.fromthetop.org

2014 “Faces Of Trinity Living” portrait exhibit — Deadline Aug. 8 for exhibit at Waterworks beginning Sept. 17, opening reception Sept. 25. Portraits to be presented to family members in November. Biographies of participants available. To participate call Trinity Living Center 704-637-3940 or email cjoyce@trinitylivingcenter.net or bgarwood@aladc.net
YMCA Art Show — Sept. 16: You do not have to be a member of the YMCA. Contact Louise Klaver 704-636-0111 to reserve a place. Provide your own easel. Tables provided first come first serve.
29th annual Caldwell Arts Sculpture Celebration — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6: Lenoir’s annual event features sculptural artwork competing for more than $10,000. in cash. Cost to register the day of is $80; significant discounts for early registration. Details at www.caldwellarts.com