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SUMMARY:Alexander County Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nSupport your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/alexander-county-farmers-market/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Alexander County Services Center\, 151 West Main Ave\, Taylorsville\, NC\, 28681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:Bushel Basket Class
DESCRIPTION:Beginners are welcome to come weave this large\, sturdy basket. We will start with a 10″ oak base\, weaving to a height of 12″ and finishing with leather handles. You will find many uses for this beautiful basket. All materials and tools are provided in class. This is a large Basket so plan on four hours to complete. \nAges 16+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/bushel-basket-class-2/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses
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SUMMARY:Science Matters Matter Mania
DESCRIPTION:Investigate the Matter That Makes Up Our World and the Universe! \nDive into the science of solids\, liquids\, and gases through hands-on exploration stations located throughout the Science Center\, including the fascinating world of non-Newtonian fluids! \nEnjoy exciting planetarium shows that uncover the “stuff” of our world and beyond and expand your understanding of the universe we call home. \nPlanetarium Show Schedule \n• 11:00 AM – Molecularium: Riding Snowflakes \n• 2:30 PM – Molecularium: Riding Snowflakes \n• 3:30 PM – The Incredible Sun \nSpecial Guest Speaker- Mx. Elise O. Weaver MS \nJoin Mx. Elise O. Weaver MS\, Appalachian State University’s Director of Undergraduate Astronomy Labs\, for an engaging conversation about dark matter and why researching this cosmic mystery matters to us all. \nSpecial activities are included with Science Center admission!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/science-matters-matter-mania/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catawba Science Center":MAILTO:info@catawbascience.org
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SUMMARY:Partners For Cats Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Come on over to Petsense Lenoir on Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00 and visit all the kitties. \nCheck out our cat themed jewelry and other items.\nWe also have some cat themed t-shirts and other items just added. \nWe have a kitty for everyone 😉 \nThey are fully vetted tested and microchipped to the rescue 😀 \nAdults and kittens are $100\nSiamese $150 & up\nRagdolls\,Persian ect..$325 & up \n* specials do not apply to Siamese and other exotic cats*
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/partners-for-cats-adoption-event-3-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Tractor Supply Co.\, 111 Independence Blvd Ste E\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Entertainment,Fundraiser,Networking Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Partners For Cats":MAILTO:partnersforcatsrescue@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
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SUMMARY:DINOSAURS!
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs Return to Catawba Science Center\nOpening at the Catawba Science Center on February 8th! \nMembers-only opening Saturday\, February 7th – Public Opening Sunday\, February 8th \n 
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/dinosoaurs-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catawba Science Center":MAILTO:info@catawbascience.org
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SUMMARY:NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
DESCRIPTION:Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt\, armored giants defending their turf\, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds\, their modern-day descendants\, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/new-vr-experience-with-immotion-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catawba Science Center":MAILTO:info@catawbascience.org
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SUMMARY:Hickory Hops Craft Beer & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe are celebrating our 22nd Annual Hickory Hops Craft Beer & Music Festival on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, from 1pm-6pm at the parking lot of Lowes Foods City Park in Downtown Hickory. \nHickory Hops is an annual Craft Beer & Music festival in Downtown Hickory. Over 50 craft breweries participate in this sampling event. \nAll Tasting Tickets include a tasting glass that will be provided on the day of the event. The regulations of the new social district in Downtown Hickory prohibits the use of glass serving containers\, so the tasting glasses will be hard plastic. \nThis festival offers plenty for everyone\, from inexperienced beer novices to hardened beer fest veterans anxious for something unusual. \n𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-hops-craft-beer-music-festival/
LOCATION:Union Square – Downtown Hickory\, 280 Union Square\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food & Drinks,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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SUMMARY:Heroes of Barcadia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
DESCRIPTION:$5 gets you one of 8 spots at the table for Hereos of Barcadia – every Saturday at 4pm. This 10-week tournament will test your skills\, patience and drinking ability.\n\nWhat to Expect: In Heroes of Barcadia\, players battle monsters and bosses to collect Power-Ups with mystical abilities. Perhaps one of these powerful relics can give you a winning advantage in your race for the Drink Hoard.\n\nUse devious Loot Cards to ruin your opponent’s plans\, all the while making sure your Health Bar Cup doesn’t end up empty.Nice guys finish last in this fast-paced\, ever-changing\, pun-tastic party game for fantasy and beverage connoisseurs alike.\n\nTHE LAW OF THE LAND:\n\n– Must be 15+– Weekly play is limited to 8 seats– Alcohol not required but no outside beverages permitted– Spots are available on a first-come\, first-served basis– Tickets may be purchased up to 48-hours in advance (Thursday)– Tickets are available for purchase in-store or via Eventbrite (fee applies)– Final game (3/14/26) will be limited to prior weekly winners\, with purse and trophy awarded to winner\n\nTickets go on sale every Thursday\, purchase onsite or online at Eventbrite. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-of-barcadia-tournament-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus-week-one-tickets-1980012394372
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/heroes-of-barcadia-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten\, 305 1st Ave. S\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:The Intimate Guitar - An Evening of Music with Alan Mearns
DESCRIPTION:Internationally Renowned Classical Guitarist Alan Mearns will perform a delicate concert of baroque\, romantic and Spanish masterpieces. \nThe evening includes: \n\nA warm\, welcome reception\, including complimentary wine\, beginning at 6:45 pm\nThe concert\, starting at 7:30\, will feature two equal sets of baroque\, romantic\, and Spanish masterpieces.\nA rare opportunity to experience Alan’s extraordinary artistry up close\n\nEvery ticket sold directly supports Women’s Resource Center’s mission to empower women Across the Four counties they serve\, helping them to rebuild stability\, safety\, and hope.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/the-intimate-guitar-an-evening-of-music-with-alan-mearns/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, 243 3rd Avenue Northeast\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Metal Madness
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to bang your head and crank up the energy — Metal Madness is hitting The Premier in Hickory\, North Carolina this Saturday\, April 11\, 2026!  This all-ages metal show brings together heavy riffs\, crushing drums\, and an electric crowd for an unforgettable night of live music that fans of hard rock and metal won’t want to miss.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/metal-madness/
LOCATION:Hickory Premier\, 109 11th St NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Premier":MAILTO:jbirchfieldmusic@gmail.com
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