Week of Events
Monday, June 1, 2026
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June 1, 2026 -HCS Auditions
HCS Auditions
Event: Do you love music and singing? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? If so, you are invited to audition for the Hickory Choral Society! New Singer Auditions for 2026-27 are currently scheduled for Monday, June 1st and Monday, August 3rd. Throughout the year, there may also be individually scheduled auditions by appointment.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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June 3, 2026 -The ART Table Lunch Break
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June 3, 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 […]
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, June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 -$30 Thursday – Tattoos
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June 4, 2026 -Monthly Journaling Club Hickory Musuem of Art
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June 4, 2026 -Patriotic Prep at Bisque Boutique
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June 4, 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.
Monthly Journaling Club Hickory Musuem of Art
Event: Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays. Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Patriotic Prep at Bisque Boutique
Get ready for red, white, & blue with Patriotic Prep! 🇺🇸 Join us at Bisque Boutique for a fun-filled pottery painting event designed to get you ready for the 4th of July! We’ll have a variety of patriotic-themed pottery pieces, festive inspiration ideas, & silkscreens available to help you create the perfect holiday décor, serving pieces, gifts, & more. Whether […]
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, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 -First Friday Art Hop in Downtown Newton
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June 5, 2026 -June First Friday ART HOP in Newton at NoCo ARTS
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June 5, 2026 -Ladies Night at Bisque Boutique
First Friday Art Hop in Downtown Newton
Visit Downtown Newton on the first Friday of every month for First Friday ART HOP as we celebrate art, creativity, and the power of community. Stroll through local creative spaces, shops, food and beverage establishments as they open their doors for an evening filled with artwork, live demonstrations, music, and opportunities to connect with the artists who make our community […]
June First Friday ART HOP in Newton at NoCo ARTS
Newton’s First Friday ART HOP is coming up quick! 📸 Visit NoCo ARTS on the night of June 5th to see new works in our ‘LightChasers: A Photographic Exhibition’ which opens June 3rd. Meet a few of the artists from the exhibition including Kylie Coonse and Michael Gaines. ✨ 🧑🎨 Some of our Artist Studios will also be open for […]
Ladies Night at Bisque Boutique
Join us for Ladies Night at Bisque Boutique! Get your girls together or come meet some new friends! Choose from our wide selection of pottery to paint while you snack on the provided desserts & drinks (don't worry, there will be wine)! NOTE: The $8 ticket fee covers the price of food & drinks. Pottery will be purchased separately.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -Partners For Cats Adoption Event
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June 6, 2026 -Meet Author Kelly Mustian
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June 6, 2026 -Iron Light 2026: Iron Pour Event
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June 6, 2026 -LightChasers Exhibition Artist Reception
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, […]
Meet Author Kelly Mustian
Meet Kelly Mustian at Patrick Beaver Library on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00. Everyone is welcome to this annual meeting of the Friends of the Library. If you want a signed book, be sure to pick up her books in advance from My Chapter House bookstore. Kelly Mustian is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girls in the Stilt […]
Iron Light 2026: Iron Pour Event
Iron Light is the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center’s signature cast‑iron sculpture residency and public arts gathering, combining intensive artist collaboration with hands‑on community engagement. Held annually, Iron Light brings visiting and resident sculptors together on site for mold‑making, iron pour preparation, fabrication, and installation, culminating in a dramatic public iron pour where visitors can watch molten iron transformed into […]
LightChasers Exhibition Artist Reception
Join us on Saturday, June 6th, for an evening of art, conversation and community as we celebrate the opening of 'LightChasers: A Photographic Exhibition,' NoCo ARTS's newest exhibition! 'LightChasers' explores the many ways artists capture, shape, and interpret light through photography. From traditional photography to experimental and cameraless processes, this exhibition showcases an inspiring range of photographic work and visual […]
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 -NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
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 […]