Week of Events
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026 -Senior Bingo & Brain Games
Senior Bingo & Brain Games
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: […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -The ART Table Lunch Break
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April 15, 2026 -Think Like An Artist
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April 15, 2026 -Pint Size Picassos
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April 15, 2026 -Figure Painting Studio
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April 15, 2026 -Silent Book Club
The ART Table Lunch Break
Event: Hickory Museum of Art would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday at 11:30 AM for lunch and an informal conversation with artist Jim Wojtowicz about art, creativity, and more at HMA’s On the Go satellite location at Valley Hills Mall. Whether you're an artist or not, Jim's engaging and informative approach fosters a relaxed environment where […]
Think Like An Artist
Think Like an Artist is a free weekly program at the HMA Satellite at Valley Hills Mall that explores how artists approach creativity. Led by artist and HMA staff member Jim Wojtowicz, each session includes a focused look at how artists see and solve problems, followed by an open Q&A. Whether you’re a working artist looking for new ideas or […]
Pint Size Picassos
Our pint-sized Picasso takes on a new adventure at our temporary location inside Valley Hills Mall (#209, 2nd floor, beside American Eagle). Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum, and how they work together to cultivate creativity. Each class will focus on a new book and artwork to go along with the book. To register, […]
Figure Painting Studio
$65; $50 Members (3 Classes Included) HMA on the GO: The temporary location of our Figure Painting Studio will be at Old Rock School in Valdese, NC (400 Main St W, Valdese, NC 28690). Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. This is a recurring class offered in 3-week blocks. Participants bring their choice […]
Silent Book Club
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.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 -$30 Thursday – Tattoos
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April 16, 2026 -Lecture on Jackson Pollock with Carl Shatley
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April 16, 2026 -Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
$30 Thursday – Tattoos
$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.
Lecture on Jackson Pollock with Carl Shatley
“Abstract painting is abstract — it confronts you.”, Jackson Pollock was the first American abstract painter to be taken seriously in Europe. He was also one of the most influential and controversial painters of the twentieth century. He was also an alcoholic with a quick temper and quick fists — he once said “The problem isn’t painting; it’s what to […]
Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
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.
Friday, April 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -Partners For Cats Adoption Event
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April 18, 2026 -NoCo ARTS Presents: The Homestead & Artisan Experience
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April 18, 2026 -Put a Face on It Pottery Class
Partners For Cats Adoption Event
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, […]
NoCo ARTS Presents: The Homestead & Artisan Experience
NoCo ARTS invites you to join us for the Homestead and Artisan Experience at Mulberry Creek Farm! Meet talented artists, artisans, homesteaders, and homegoods vendors, and enjoy engaging educational presentations and live demonstrations throughout the day. This family-friendly event celebrates creativity, traditional skills, sustainability, and community. Guests can enjoy heritage games provided by Hart Square, live music, a planting table, […]
Put a Face on It Pottery Class
Your instructor will guide participants through the process of creating a face on a wheel-turned cup that is sure to make you smile! Previous experience with clay is not required.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026 -NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
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April 19, 2026 -2026 Spring Concert
NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
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 […]
2026 Spring Concert
Event: You are invited to join the Hickory Choral Society as we continue our 2025-26 season celebrating 250 years of United States choral traditions and composers. Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms will headline this concert, along with works by William Grant Still, Randall Thompson, Howard Hanson, and Mack Wilberg. There will be a pre-concert talk given by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan […]