Event: Throughout the month of June, Catawba County agencies and organizations will commemorate Juneteenth with celebrations, performances, parades, guest speakers, revival, resource fairs, informative programming, and family gatherings. Juneteenth marks the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to proclaim that all enslaved people were free. The troops’ arrival came a full two-and-a-half years after the signing of […]

Performance: Waitress is the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to […]

Event: Get ready to kick off your weekends with the rhythm of summer! The highly anticipated 2025 TGIF Summer Concert Series lineup will bringing a diverse lineup of live music to the heart of downtown. From soulful rhythm and blues to classic rock anthems and country twang, there's something for everyone to enjoy under the stars. Gotcha Groove is a […]

Event: 🎶 Live Music on the Lakefront Patio – Every Friday! 🎶 Join us at Lake Hickory Pub & Marina every Friday from 6–9 PM for live music on our beautiful lakefront patio! Enjoy great tunes from local musicians, cold drinks, and delicious food—all with a stunning view of Lake Hickory. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. […]

Performance: The New Orleans-based Sierra Green – the “Queen of Frenchman Street” – and her band create a place where soul, blues, and R&B find a new home – and she’ll take you there!   About: A variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Outdoor […]

Performance: "THE PARTY STARTS HERE" with The Night Move Band. With a cast of musicians that can each boast over 25 years of experience this band is just as home on stage in front of a large festival crowd as they are playing for a private party. With a diverse song list including artists such as The Commadores, Delbert McClinton, […]

Event: Get ready for summer vibes—Friday Night Live returns to the Downtown Square! Join us on select Fridays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, June through August, for a free evening of live music, community fun, and local flavor. Bring your family, invite your friends, and soak in the sounds of talented musicians under the open sky. While you’re here, explore […]

Performance: This 4th of July, Carnelle Scott is determined to win Brookhaven, Mississippi’s Miss Firecracker contest.  Known as “Miss Hot Tamale,” she’s out to change everyone’s perception of her so she can leave town in a blaze of glory.  Together with her quirky friend Popeye and erratic duo of cousins, Elain and Demount, she braves the odds to prove the […]

Performance: Waitress is the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to […]

Performance: The Groove Machine experience provokes fond memories of a time when music was timeless. They enjoy every aspect of perfecting our musical craft, taking their passion into each performance. Whether it’s a company event, wedding, festival, concert, or sports bar venue, we bring THE entertainment atmosphere, surrounding the audience with a good time, playing the music they love. If […]

Event: Make Music Catawba County is an all-day, open-access, free “do it yourself” festival taking place across Catawba County on June 21st every year. Participation is encouraged from all ages, genres, and abilities…from indie rock to bluegrass to acapella, from music students to professional artists and everything in-between. Join us to ring in the Summer Solstice, as part of an […]

Event: Newton Street Jam hosted by CesarJC! We encourage musicians of all levels to join us for a jam at the park. Bring a song you’d like to play, or sit-in to back up others. This is a very open-ended event. The program will largely be determined by who shows up and what they want to play.   About: Arts […]

Performance: This 4th of July, Carnelle Scott is determined to win Brookhaven, Mississippi’s Miss Firecracker contest.  Known as “Miss Hot Tamale,” she’s out to change everyone’s perception of her so she can leave town in a blaze of glory.  Together with her quirky friend Popeye and erratic duo of cousins, Elain and Demount, she braves the odds to prove the […]

Performance: Waitress is the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to […]

Moose & Friends Full Band featuring Plant, Galliher, Lochlann, and Newcomb

Performance: This 4th of July, Carnelle Scott is determined to win Brookhaven, Mississippi’s Miss Firecracker contest.  Known as “Miss Hot Tamale,” she’s out to change everyone’s perception of her so she can leave town in a blaze of glory.  Together with her quirky friend Popeye and erratic duo of cousins, Elain and Demount, she braves the odds to prove the […]