• 40th annual N.C. Senior Democrats convention, May 18-19, Holiday Inn Airport, 2707 Little Rock Road Charlotte. Convention cost online is $50 through May 16; go to www.NCSeniorDemocrat.com. For hotel reservations, call 704-972-3257.

• Mother’s Day Jam, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, J.C. Price American Legion Post 107, 1433 Wilkesboro Road. DJ Fresh. Door prizes; refreshments. Dress to impress. Must be 21 with proper ID. $10.