Theater 

Phoenix Readers’ inaugural performances — • 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2: South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove • 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3: Stanback Room of Rowan Public Library in Salisbury • Free and open to the public. Hour-long performance features poetry of former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins and short story writing of O. Henry Prize- winning author Ron Rash. Details at www.faithart.org or Center for Faith & the Arts, 704-647-0999.

OCT reads ‘Motherhood Out Loud’ —4 p.m. Sunday, May 31: Living Room Reading Series on the subject of motherhood by a collection of celebrated American writers. Rated PG. Held on the main stage of Old Courthouse Theatre. Free admission. 49 Spring St. NW, 704-788-2405, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org

PPT’s youth theater presents Disney’s ‘Tarzan’ — July 9-11 and 16-18 at 7:30 p.m., July 12 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale July 6. Adults $12, seniors/students $10. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., 704-633-5471 or www.PiedmontPlayers.com

 

Music & more 

Shannon Whitworth ‘LIVE at Lee Street’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29: Neil Cribbs opens. Lee Street Theater & Performing Arts Center, 329 N. Lee St.,704-310-5507, www.leestreet.org

Boyd Hulin at TFBC — 7 p.m. Friday: “Pickin’ for the Master” features Boyd Hulin and Friends from Asheboro playing the opening set. Begins with local band, concludes with open acoustic jam session. Concessions available. Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986, www.tradingford.net

New! Music at the Mural — 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Kickoff concert  with two groups: No. 9 Coal and Them Heathens (Evan Bloom, Lucas Fowler, and Adam Henry). Outdoor concert series at the Salisbury Mural on W. Fisher St. Summer music dates: May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31. Sponsors and partners are Salisbury Parks & Rec, Downtown Salisbury Inc., Guitars USA,  Go Burrito, The Lettered Lily.

 Salisbury Swing Band opens Pops — 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 6: Salisbury Swing band provides annual “Pre-Pops at the Post Concert” in the former First Bank parking lot, under the direction of Dr. Steve Etters, with vocalist Laura Millspaugh. www.salisburyswingband.com

11th annual Pops at the Post — Saturday, June 6, 8 p.m. on the Salisbury Post loading dock, downtown Salisbury. Concert by Salisbury Symphony. Call 704-637-4314 or email ljones@catawba.edu or visit www.salisburysymphony.org for details.

RPL Kids’ Summer Reading Progam —“Every Hero Has a Story” for ages 12 months to rising fifth-graders. Track reading hours through Aug. 8.

“Hero Bootcamp” kick-off celebrations:

Thursday, June 11, 3:30-5 p.m., South Rowan Regional in China Grove;

Friday, June 12, 1:30-3 p.m., East Branch in Rockwell;

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.- noon, RPL Headquarters in Salisbury.

Weekly programs June 15-July 30. Family programs offered at Cleveland Town Hall.

Performer lineup • June 15-19: The Sock Rockerz • June 22-26: Red Herring Puppets • June 29-July 3: Rags to Riches • July 6-10: Ro & Mo • July 13-17: Zelnik the Magician • July 20-24: Mother Minter • July 27-31: Lee Street Theatre

Info at www.rowan publiclibrary.org or Headquarters 704-216-8234; South Rowan Regional 704-216-7728; East Branch 704-216-7842.

CFA hosts Jordan/Lawrence presentation — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11: “5 Mixed Media Works & Musical Responses Composed for the Piano & Violin,” 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, Q&A, reception. Free. www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Union Street live season in Concord — 6-9 p.m. third Thursdays 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

Kannapolis annual Summer Entertainment Series — Free. Call 704-920-4343 or 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; buy lunch or bring your own • Sound Barrier Band, May 7 • Chris Marks Band, May 14 • Laney Jones Band, May 21 • Exit 54 Band, May 28 • Back Porch Bluegrass, June 4 • Emily Lynch, June 11 • Pharr Road Band, June 18 • Matt and John Duo, June 25

Thursday evenings on Main

6 -9 p.m. second Thursdays in June, July, Aug., music performances under the oak trees; dinner available or bring your own picnic. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St. • Atlantic Groove Band, June 11 • Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot, July 11 • Too Much Sylvia, Aug. 13

Summer Concert Series

7 p.m. A free night of family entertainment. Village Park, 700 W. C St. • Little River Band Saturday, June 6 with fireworks • Band of Oz Saturday, June 20 • Charlotte Symphony Thursday, July 2 with Fireworks • Orquesta Mayor (Salsa) and Ultima Nota (Latin Pop) Friday, July 17 • Face to Face (Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John) Saturday, Aug. 1 • Trick Pony Saturday, Aug. 15 with fireworks

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. • Cars (PG)- May 8 • Big Hero 6 (PG)- May 29 • Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb (PG)- June 12 • How to Train Your Dragon 2(PG)- June 26 • Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)- July 10 • The Penguins of Madagascar (PG)- July 24 • Monsters University (PG)- Aug. 7

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. • Blue Moon Puppets May 30 • Poetry Alive June 27 • Piedmont Dance July 25 • ShakesCollage Aug. 22

Summer Reading Program

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays:, free performances in the park for kids of all ages. Village Park, 700 W. C St. Bang Boom! – June 17 • Science Focus- Fire and Ice, July 15 • Spin, Pop Boom!- Aug. 5

 

History 

Kannapolis History Associates — 7 p.m. Monday, June 1: Tommy Du, owner of Golden Dragon Restaurant: “From Saigon to K-Town” A. L. Brown High School social room, 415 E. First St., Kannapolis. Park East of Trinity Methodist, follow signs. Phil Goodman 704-796-0803.

Rowan History Club — 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9: “Show And Share.” Free; light refreshments. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St., (rear entrance, use elevator) 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

H.O.T. means History on Tap — 5:30-7:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays of June-July- August: Sample fresh brews while exploring Rowan County’s historic places and spaces • Thursday, June 25: History of The Empire Hotel with special tour and craft beer pairing • Thursday, July 23: History of Cars, NC Transportation Museum, with craft beer pairing • Thursday, Aug. 27: History of The Meroney Theater with insider tour and wine pairing• RSVP prior to the event. Information on Historic Salisbury Foundation’s Facebook page.

 

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 

Accepting entries for 2015 Faith Idol Competition in three divisions — Children 12 and under • Juniors age 13-18 • Seniors age 19 and above. First place in each division is $300, second place earns $200 and third place, $100. To enter go to faith4th. and click on Idol entry, fill the form out and send it in.

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.

• Delmonico’s Band dance — 7-10 p.m., Saturday, June 6: Bring a snack to share. $7 per person, Open to the public.

• Ice cream social — 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11: with Pat Cohen Sings the Blues, $2 per person, open to the public. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

• Lunch & Learn — noon, Wednesday, June 24: Mystery Lunch Covered Dish; RSVP.

Annual All Mopar Show — 9 a.m. June 6: sponsored by the Plymouth Car Club. Awards presented at noon. Details 704-636-2889, ext. 256. Held at the NC Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., www.nctrans.org

 Gold Hill Rail Trail Hike — June 6: 840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, Gold Hill. 704-267-9439, www.historicgoldhill.com

Next Spencer Doll and Toy Museum Antiques Appraisal Fair (Roadshow Style) — Aug. 21, 22: 108 4th St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.spencerdolland toymuseum.com

 

Wine & beer tastings 

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29: California wine tasting with Kelsey Brown of Empire Distributing. Taste a selection of six California wines including white, red and sangria. $5/person. Appetizers provided by students of Livingstone’s Culinary Arts Program • 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

Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse —   3-6 p.m. Saturday: Monk’s Band at The Pavilion, $5 cover, case club members get in free. RSVP to 704-639-0911 or www.morganridgevineyards.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 Webb Road. 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 •  8:30 p.m. Saturday: Tuesday’s Gone (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band), $10 cover • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com

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

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 8 p.m. Saturday May 30: Bachar-Chayah and Zoe Seed. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.

JackRabbit Slim’s Live Music Pub, 209 S. Main St. — • 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Danny Franklin hosts Songwriters Jam • 704-699-5126, www.facebook.com/jackrabbitslimspub

E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open acoustic Bluegrass jam. 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 in favorite oldie-but-goodie LPs 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: Black Glass. $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.

TJ’s, 2675 Providence Church Road — Tiki bar on the deck Saturday-Sunday beginning at noon. Thursday-Saturday dining room 4 p.m. www.highrocklakerestaurant.com

Uncle Buck’s All American Pub and Grub, 127 S. Main St. — 10 p.m. Saturday, May 30: AutoMag • 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

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, no jeans. 704-236-0344. www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com

 

Festivals

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday: Poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, dancers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037.

109th anniversary Nazareth FunFest — June 6: Games, food, entertainment, cornhole tournament, pony rides, craft show, car show, fun for the entire family. Chance to win a 2015 Honda Civic. 725 Crescent Road, Rockwell. Information at 704-213-6379 or visit www.nazch.com

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.

Denton Street Festival — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12: Food, crafts, games, local entertainment including a visit from “Elvis.” Eric and The Chill Tones on stage from noon-p.m. Tim Smith from “The Moonshiners” from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Event will be held rain or shine. Harrison Park , 20 W. Salisbury St., Denton. Free. Call 336-859-4231 for information.

 

Fundraisers 

Mocksville horse show benefits rescue program — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Spectators free, entry fee for horses. English, Western, Carriage Driving. Concessions and items for sale. All proceeds benefit HERO Horse Education and Rescue Organization. Held at Thoroughbred Training Center (TTC), 158 McCashin Lane, off Cana Road, Mocksville. Info at www.heroequinerescue.org

Order by Saturday: Port-a-Pit chicken or rib dinner fundraiser for Emily Hain — Sponsored by Spencer Jaycees. Battling six conditions with 24 surgeries so far. Chicken plate $8, rib plate $13, all orders due by May 30 and can be picked up June 4 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Rowan County Fairgrounds. To order: 704-637-6080 or 704-433-6101 or amandasbowman@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/groups/384089504982919

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.

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.

Pride week — Begins June 14 at Sweet Meadow Cafe with 2 p.m. Drag Brunch Fund Raiser • Monday, bowl at Woodleaf Lanes • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Drag Bike Ride beginning at Skinny Wheels • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Fun Run beginning at parking lot across from Rowan Library • 6 p.m. Thursday at Literary Bookpost • Friday, Del Shores, American author and playwright at the Norvell Theater • Salisbury Pride on Saturday at the corner of Lee and Fisher with after party at The Firehouse.

 

Classes

Iris and Raindrops classical method oil painting workshop — 2-5 p.m. June 19-21: Instructor Patt Legg. Beginner or Intermediate, class size limited. Cost: $175 includes three days of professional instruction, oils, canvas, apron, brushes , written take home information. $ 50 non -refundable deposit by June 15 to hold your place. Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. Register at 704-232-6000 or pattlegg48@gmail.com. See www.pattlegg.net

Workshop at Green Goat Gallery — Kudzu basket workshop, May 30: By Pam Buchanan of VineWorks. No experience necessary, bring clippers and a towel, shell or anything else to personalize your basket. Dress to get messy. $55 includes all materials • 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, 704-431-4527 or greengoatgallery@yahoo.com or greengoatgallery.com

Improving Your Digital Photography workshop — 6 to 9 p.m Thursdays, May 28 to June 25: Taught by professional photographer Sean Meyers and advanced amateur Seth Holtzman, in collaboration with Catawba College and Center for Faith & the Arts. Workshop requirements, fees, and to register, visit the Classes page at www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Adult acting classes at OCT — Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. NW. Instructor Heather Wilson-Bowlby • Solo Performance Workshop for age 17 and up. $150. June 2-June 25, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. • Acting Intensive for age 17 and up. $150. June 1-June 24, Monday and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Scene work in pairs and monologues • RSVP tp classes@oldcourthousetheatre.org

Chrismon classes — • Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., New Beginner • Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beginner • Thursday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Intermediate • Thursday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Advanced • Friday, June 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beginner • Friday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Intermediate • Friday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Intermediate 2 • Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beginner • Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Intermediate • Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Intermediate 2 • Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Advanced • Rufty’s Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive, 704-636-7790 for reservations/information see info@chrismons.com

Summer sessions at Pottery 101 — • 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays May 28-July 16:

• Wheel Class for beginners and for those with some experience; basic and intermediate wheel and glazing techniques taught. $200 + $10 lab fee. Instructor: Keith Meyers

• Open Studio for students able to work independently; must have completed at least two beginning/intermediate classes and/or demonstrate a basic skill level. $50/month + clay (clay is $30 per 25 lb. bag; includes cost of glazing and firing). Studio sessions begin 15 of each month. Open studio Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • 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

Spoon carving — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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 — • Registration for summer classes is now open. June-July-August class held 5:45-7:15 p.m. Mondays, offered in one month sessions.

June 1, 8, 15, 22 ($60);  July 6, 13, 27 ($45);  August 3, 10, 24, 31 ($60). You are welcome to attend one class to see if you like the class before registering for a session

• Group Guitar Lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 13: Taught by Brent Lawrence, for age 10 and older • www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999. CFA, 207 W. Harrison St.

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

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

Watercolor workshop at Rail Walk — Three-day workshop June 22-24: “Making a Special Watercolor Painting from a Just Okay Photo,” instructor: Marietta Smith. $150. Limit 8. Contact Marietta Smith 704-431-8964 email: mariettafsmith@gmail.com held at at Rail Walk Studios & Gallery.

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 (not 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 June 1: “The Colors of Summer.” Green Goat Art Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, next door to Pinocchio’s and across from N.C. Train Museum. Canvases available for purchase, all else provided. $35. Bring your own beverage, light snacks provided. Sign up at www.winddownandcreate.com

Salisbury Art Station — Weekly classes, $25 per class. 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 Masters OR painting made simple. Preregister at 704-232-6000. www.PattLegg.net

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.

Mind aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, taught by artist Robert Toth. $10/two-hour session. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, call 704-279-9301.

Create a painting in just one class — 6- p.m. Saturdays: For children and adults, taught by certified art instructor. Learn an overview of painting and leave with finished piece of art. Held at Michaels, 1465 Klumac Road. Register there or at michaels.com or 704-636-3130.

Dance — Ballet, tap, pointe, jazz, modern, hip hop, acrobatics for all ages. Steppin’ Out Dance Company, 704-637-1222, www.stepoutdance.com, steppinoutdance @carolina.rr.com

Yoga or tap — • Yoga, all levels, 704-232-2427 • Adult beginner tap • Combination classes for all ages • Gymnastics/acro for all ages • Spotlight Dance Company, 129 W. Corriher Ave., 704-637-3875.

 

Speakers & forums

Salisbury-Rowan AARP — 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4: Hot dog lunch followed by “Everything You Need to Know about Flag Etiquette” led by Jerry Shelby. Held at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. MLK Ave. For seniors 50+, free, refreshments. 704-216-7714. Members asked to bring canned goods for RHM.

 

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.

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.

 

Home & Garden

Davidson County Extension Master Gardeners’ 11th Annual Garden Tour — June 6- 7: 5 Private Gardens in Thomasville. $10 for both days. Call 336-956-0400 or 336-250-3014

 

Film

Movies in the Park — Pre-movie entertainment begins at 8 p.m.; movie begins at 9 p.m. at City Park. Sponsor: Fibrant.

• May 29 – Big Hero 6

• June 12 – The Box Trolls

• June 26 – Mr. Peabody and Sherman

• July 10 – The Book of Life

• July 24 – How to Train your Dragon 2

• August 7 – Cinderella  (2015)

Anti fracking film — 6:30 p.m. June 17: Rowan Public Library, sponsored by Clean Water For NC executive director Hope Taylor and Citypolitical Newspaper publisher Constance L. Johnson. Refreshments.

 

Art 

1st Fridays Downtown — 5-9 p.m. June 5: Gallery Gallop with sidewalk artist vendors, sidewalk musicians, street food, more. Details at www.downtownsalisburync.com

Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. — 20 Years Of CFA: The Retrospective Exhibit. Parking and entrance behind Haven Lutheran Church. www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999.

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.

Gallery Gallop participant: Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — First Friday features artist Leslie Hudson-Tolles in the shop from 6-8 p.m. June 5 showcasing her talent in pastels. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com

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. —  The work of William Baker and Joy Tanner through June 30. 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. — Fantastical Art by Tatyana Shurtz. Through May 30. 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. — 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 — Through 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/

Mooresville Arts, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville — Exhibit of paintings by Huntersville resident Monty Elliott. Through May. Free admission. 704-663-6661, www.magart.org

 

Trips 

YMCA sponsored trips — • Old Salem, Sept. 9, leave 9 a.m., includes transportation/tickets for self-guided tour $25/ per person • Chimney Rock/Lake Lure Oct. 6, leave 7:30 a.m., tickets include motor coach, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure boat , lunch • Christmas Candlelight at Biltmore, Dec. 1, leave 1:30 p.m., tickets include motor coach, candlelight Biltmore self-guided tour • ‘Motown the Musical,’ Sept. 1, leave 4:30 pm., must be paid in full by July 1 • ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Oct. 4, Leave 11 a.m., must be paid in full by July 1 • ‘Wicked the Musical,’ January 7, 2016, leave 11 a.m., must be paid in full by Aug. 1 • Non-members welcome, buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Details at 704-636-0111, lklaver@ rowanymca.com

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.

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.

 

Call for vendors

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, dancers, 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. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037. June 27 • Sept. 26 • Oct. 24 

Downtown Night Out — June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians, more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.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.

Salisbury Pride — Vendors for June 20 event including florists, caterers, bakeries, event centers. Email salisburypride.com or see Facebook.

4th annual Chickweed — July 18: Vendor applications accepted for 4th annual Celebrating Indestructible Women street festival to benefit Rowan Family Crisis Council battered women’s shelter. 405 N. Lee St. Artists, crafters, service, food vendors welcome. email wjbeeker@gmail.com

5th annual Biker Blues BBQ Rally — Sept. 18-19 at Tilley Harley Davidson of Salisbury. This year’s entertainment features Darrell Harwood. Contact Gary Moss 704-638-6044 or www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com

Food, beer, merchandise vendors for public events — Also seeking non- or not-for-profit organizations for fundraising opportunities. Contact Beatrice at 704-638-6044 Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, Salisbury.

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 writers

OCT’s Third annual 10-Minute Play Writing Contest — Deadline July 10. Open call for original scripts from residents of North and South Carolina on the theme “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.” (Note: This is a Halloween festival, but plays submitted should be ‘G’ or ‘PG’). Details, rules at www.oldcourthousetheatre.org or email marketing@oldcourthousetheatre.org

 

Call for performers

Accepting entries for 2015 Faith Idol Competition in three divisions • Children 12 and under • Juniors age 13-18 • Seniors age 19 and above. First place in each division is $300, second place earns $200 and third place, $100. To enter go to faith4th. and click on Idol entry, fill the form out and send it in.

Downtown Night Out — June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians and more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. com. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Area singers invited to join PCS — Piedmont Choral Society begins rehearsals for “All Patriotic Music” concerts on Monday, June 1. No audition, no cost. RSVP to 704-699-6053 or kayy2000@gmail.com before first rehearsal if possible. 7-8:30 p.m. rehearsals each Monday in June at Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union St. N., Concord. Concert dates: June 25, 26 and June 28.

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. June 27: 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. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037.

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

Blumenthal Performing Arts open mic nights — Free event open to performers, selected by lottery. E-mail openmic@ncbpac.org

 

Call for artists

Rowan Helping Ministries’ Christmas Honor Card – Artist submissions accepted through Aug. 7 for annual Christmas Honor Card cover art. Designs should reflect Rowan Helping Ministries’ mission of helping neighbors in need. Winning artist will have unveiling reception and be featured in local media. For info/requirements, contact Kris Mueller at kmueller@rowanhelpingministries.org or 704-637-6838, ext. 103.

Downtown Night Out — June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians and more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. com. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. June 27: 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. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037.

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.

Attention artists and patrons of the arts: Aug. 14-15: NC Open Plein Air Paint Out in Salisbury/ Rowan County: Paint the Piedmont with professional and student landscape artists. Register at www.waterworks.org and scroll to NC Open Plein Air. Info at www.pleinaircarolina.com

Lenoir Sculpture Celebration — Sept. 12: 30th annual event; sculptors may bring up to 3 sculptures for one-day competition for $11,000 in cash awards. No commission in event of sales. Early registration discounts available. Contact Caldwell Arts Council, 828-754-2486, info@caldwellarts.com, or visit www.caldwellarts.com. Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW, Lenoir.

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: 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.hickoryoktobearfest.com

 

Call for volunteers 

Neighborhood clean-up — 10 a.m. May 30: The Park Avenue Neighborhood Association neighborhood clean up; meet at Park Ave .Community Center, 634 Park Ave. BBQ and social afterward, around 12:30. Info garthbirdsey@msn.com

Volunteer at the hospital — For gift shop, extended golf cart service, surgical waiting room, flower delivery, ancillary support. Junior volunteer program for students ages 14 and up. Information sessions Thursday, June 4, 1 -2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., Linn Classroom, 4th floor, Tower A. Contact Diane Hundley at 704-210-5082 or dbhundley@novanthealth.org

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.

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 —Help plan MLK Jr. holiday parade and breakfast. See www.facebook.com/SRHumanRelationsCouncil or www.humanrelations council.org or email humanresources@salisburync.gov

 

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