Event: Senior Bingo & Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month for fun in a friendly environment. Our casual and relaxed pace makes it perfect for people of all playing levels. Bring friends or join us on your own and meet new people in our community. Sponsored by Friends of Hickory Public Library.   About: […]

Event: Crafters unite at our monthly meetup! Bring your work(s) in progress and meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and explore the various equipment The Learning Lab has to offer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library […]

Event:   Now Free but Registration Required. Each week we will have a craft & story time. We will read a classic, yet age-appropriate story followed by a craft. We will remain open until 5pm with Open Studio hours for you to do other paid crafts and activities.

Event: Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in […]

Event: 5-5:30: Grab a snack, a drink, cozy up. 5:30-6:30: Silent reading 6:30-7: chat with other readers or keep reading silently—totally up to you.

Join BellaAge along with Sigmon Theatrical for a magical evening! Together we proudly present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- a reimagined, interactive, multi-sensory performance with you in mind. Beloved characters, colorful visuals, music, and magic to spark joy, laughter, and treasured memories.

$30 THURSDAYS!!! - 100's of tattoo designs to choose from for only $30!!! - (Designs are 3-4 times larger than our "tiny tattoo" designs!) - WALKINS WELCOME!!! - Sorry, no appointments for this event.

Join us to learn how Hart Square Foundation is preserving and sharing this national treasure. There's something for everyone at Hart Square – from attending an event to learning an endangered craft to joining a group tour. Presenter Lorissa Vines is a Catawba County native who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years. Lorissa joined the team […]

Event: Participants will learn the basics of chess, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions, are welcome. Eugene Brown provides this program from the Big Chair Chess Club.   About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public […]

Performance: Once Bitten, previously known as Jack Russell’s Great White, will now perform under the name ‘Once Bitten’. Once Bitten is a premier band honoring the legacy of Jack Russell and the music of Great White. The lineup features Tony Montana, a former member of Great White during their heyday, along with three long-standing members of Jack Russell’s Great White—Robby […]

Event: Hosted by Audible Entertainment, Dive Bar High Point's Karaoke Night is the best in Downtown Hickory with great specials and a fun vibe! Doors open at 5pm for all. After 8pm we are 21+ Only. Karaoke starts just after 9pm.

Welcome to the Extravaganza! Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC. Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths […]

Event: Join them for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hart Square Village. Our site is typically only open to members, with the exception of public events and group tours. We want to allow non-members to experience the village with a knowledgeable tour guide without having to gather a group to book a visit. So, we have introduced monthly public group tours. […]

Performance: The Spirit of Scotland Show, based in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, has come to inhabit a central place in the city’s robust and thriving tourist industry. For several years this first class production has entertained audiences from across the world with a taste of the true spirit of Scotland with its unique blend of music, song and dance. Be […]

Jane Austen’s classic gets a bold, witty makeover in Kate Hamill’s fast-paced adaptation. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and social expectations with sharp humor and heart. This playful take brings a fresh, feminist twist to the beloved story of pride, prejudice, and finding your match.

This fun basket starts with a woven base and ends with a "push-in" handle. It's made of reed from the rattan vine, measures 8" tall and 10" wide. A choice of colors will be available. Makes a great gift or handy basket to have around. Beginners welcome.

Location: Steve Abee Pottery 2349 Mystery Trail Lane Lenoir, NC 28645 Steve Abee 828-640-0197 Steve Abee Fall Kiln Opening – October 18th, 2025 Preview begins at 9:00 am Sale starts at 10:00 am This firing will feature a wide selection of traditional Face Jugs, striking Swirl-ware, and hand-crafted Figurines, all rooted in the 19th-century Catawba Valley tradition. We’re also excited […]

Join us on Saturday, October 18th, at Mulberry Creek Farm for a Day-Long Art Retreat brought to you by NoCo ARTS! Immerse yourself in nature while exploring plein air painting, experimenting with mixed media, AND discovering the beauty of creating with nature. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills, spark new inspiration, or simply enjoy a day surrounded by creativity, […]

Welcome to the Extravaganza! Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC. Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths […]

Event: We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats... Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, […]

Join instructor Dede Starnes as she once again leads you to discover the wonderful world of needle felting. Landscape Needle Felting Workshop:  An Introduction to Fiber Art Learn the basics of needle felting and create a personally inspired landscape! Bring a personal picture of a place you love or use some of our mountain inspired landscapes. Perfect for all skill […]

Performance: Treat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. You’ll be stunned and amazed as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. You will witness never before seen illusions that have been created just for this show. Families will thrill, laugh and […]

Jane Austen’s classic gets a bold, witty makeover in Kate Hamill’s fast-paced adaptation. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and social expectations with sharp humor and heart. This playful take brings a fresh, feminist twist to the beloved story of pride, prejudice, and finding your match.

Performance: In partnership with Hickory Jazz Society, the City of Hickory, and Hickory Downtown Development Association, we announce another Jazz Legacy Concert Series. These free downtown events will include 4 outdoor concerts on the Commscope Stage in front of the Olde Hickory Taproom. Featuring: Byron Bean All Star Big Band with Russ Wilson.   About: JAZZ ON TAP comes to […]

Jane Austen’s classic gets a bold, witty makeover in Kate Hamill’s fast-paced adaptation. Follow Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, family, and social expectations with sharp humor and heart. This playful take brings a fresh, feminist twist to the beloved story of pride, prejudice, and finding your match.

Join us for a Fall Concert to conclude our 47th Concert Season! All Hickory Choral Society Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Contributing Members receive benefits such as reserved, preferred seating, parking, and additional invitation-only gatherings and perks. Location: First Baptist Church 339 2nd Ave NW Hickory, NC 28601

Event: Check out our new space!