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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/2026-05-16/
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:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:Garden Snail Planter Pottery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create a charming garden snail planter set in this fun\, hands‑on clay workshop. Participants will learn the basics of hand‑building\, shaping\, and adding delightful details to bring their snails to life. Each planter set will be glazed and fired\, with finished pieces ready for pickup in about three weeks. Class fee includes all tools\, materials\, glaze\, firings\, and guided instruction.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/garden-snail-planter-pottery-workshop/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Courses
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SUMMARY:Barn Quilt Square Class
DESCRIPTION:Each student will be taking home a completed 2×2 ft barn quilt square. You will have nine samples to choose from\, and you will be drawing your design. Each person will have the opportunity to learn the entire process of painting and designing a barn quilt. We have approximately 100 different colors to choose from\, and we will be taping the lines to achieve a clean\, sound design. All paints are water-based\, and everything we use is suitable for outdoors—weatherproof boards and paint.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/barn-quilt-square-class/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Courses
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T152319Z
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SUMMARY:Partners For Cats Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! \nWe also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. \nAll of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 \nWe do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats… \nVetting includes spay/neuter\, rabies\, distemper\, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue… \nAdoption Fees:\n*We often have SPECIALS!* \n$100 for our standard dsh breeds \nHowever\, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150 \nRagDolls\, Himalayan\, Persian\, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/partners-for-cats-adoption-event-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Petsense by Tractor Supply\, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Partners For Cats":MAILTO:partnersforcatsrescue@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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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-2/2026-05-16/
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-2/2026-05-16/
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:StoryTime at Bisque Boutique: Flawed Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Story Time\, followed by painting a ceramic dog dish! Each child will receive their own piece & can work by themselves or have the help of their guardian or staff member! As much time as needed can be spent painting. Once finished\, the piece will remain at the studio to be fired & be ready for pick-up in one week!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/storytime-at-bisque-boutique-flawed-dogs/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Bisque Boutique\, 232 Union Square\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bisque Boutique":MAILTO:bisqueboutique.hky@gmail.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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten\, 305 1st Ave. S\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
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SUMMARY:Science After Dark-Pink Floyd Laser Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive planetarium experience featuring Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall” This one-night-only event blends music\, light\, and science into the perfect date night or outing with friends. \n\nDoors open at 6:00 PM to explore\, with shows at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Advance tickets are required! Beer and wine will be available for a donation before the show. \n\nMembers $5.50| Non-Members $7.50\nDon’t miss this unforgettable night under the dome
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/science-after-dark-pink-floyd-laser-show/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Attractions,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catawba Science Center":MAILTO:info@catawbascience.org
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SUMMARY:Singing on the Square – Morganton
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nJoin us on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton for an evening of singing as we continue our celebration of 250 years of United States music and composers.  This concert will include favorites from US Broadway\, Hollywood\, and popular tunes.  Bring your lawn chair and some snacks\, along with your friends/family\, to join us for a fun summer evening!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/singing-on-the-square-morganton/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Morganton\, 102 E Union St\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Choral Society":MAILTO:noteworthy@hickorychoralsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T213000
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: Musical Wanderlust
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nEmbark on a musical journey with pianist Sheng Cai and the Western Piedmont Symphony\, featuring works by Goldmark\, Bizet\, Steiner\, and Saint-Saëns’ vibrant “Egyptian” Piano Concerto No. 5. Expect an evening of cinematic color\, romantic melodies\, and global flair.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/masterworks-musical-wanderlust/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, 625 7th Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Piedmont Symphony":MAILTO:info@wpsymphony.org
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