Hickory Buzz

February Events at Copper Penny Grill
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Our February lineup is stacked with live music and big game fun, and it all starts this week at the lake.
Feb 5 – Darren Bryant
Feb 6 – Adam Rose
Feb 7 – Darrel Evans Jr.
Feb 8 – The Big Game!
Feb 12 – Mark Bumgarner
Feb 13 – Steve Dellasalla
Feb 14 – Mike Tibbs
Feb 19 – David Porter III
Feb 20 – Zach Christensen
Feb 21 – King Yugi
Feb 26 – Carsen Webb
Feb 27 – Seth Clement
Feb 28 – Brayden Frasure

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Whole Lotta Presence - Led Zepplin Tribute
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
WHOLE LOTTA PRESENCE The Premier Led Zeppelin TributeSaturday, February 28th
Whole Lotta Presence is a devoted tribute to Led Zeppelin, recreating the untamed power, nuance, and light and shade that defined the originals. From blues-soaked stomp to psychedelic epics, from acoustic shimmer to electric thunder, every performance feels both deeply nostalgic and vividly real.
Doors Open: 7PM 109 11th Street NW Hickory, NC 28601 Get tickets at hickorypremier.com
If you love Zeppelin, classic rock, and live music done right, this is a night you don’t want to miss.

Masterworks: Grant Us Peace
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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In a powerful collaboration with the Hickory Choral Society, CVCC Chorus, and LRU A Cappella Choir, the Western Piedmont Symphony presents Grant Us Peace—a moving exploration of humanity’s longing for peace in a turbulent world. Featuring acclaimed baritone Michael Adams and soprano Janinah Burnett, this stirring program blends orchestral and choral masterpieces into a unified call for hope, healing, and harmony.

Hickory Home & Garden Show
2026-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
If you’re planning a home project — or just looking for fresh ideas — the Hickory Home & Garden Show returns to the Hickory Metro Convention Center this weekend with inspiration for every part of your home.
More than 60 exhibitors will be on hand showcasing remodeling solutions, outdoor living ideas, landscaping services, home products, and specialty items. It’s a chance to meet trusted local professionals face to face, compare options, and gather ideas all in one place.

A Must-See Feature Exhibit
One of the biggest highlights this year is an impressive indoor outdoor-living installation created by Morganton Ponds & Hardscapes. They’ve built a complete outdoor oasis inside the convention center featuring:

Flowing fountains

A hardscape patio with pergola

A fireplace with a built-in pizza oven

A stunning koi pond with live fish

It’s a unique feature that brings outdoor living ideas to life.

Learn from the Experts
Throughout the weekend, exhibitors will host informative seminars designed to help homeowners make smart decisions. Topics include:

Landscape design ideas

Interior design trends

Planning a successful home project

Waterproofing and crawlspace protection

Extending the life of your roof

Why Attend?
One of the biggest challenges homeowners face is knowing who to trust when hiring for home projects. The Home & Garden Show helps remove that uncertainty by putting real people and real businesses face to face.
Whether you’re planning a renovation, improving outdoor spaces, or simply gathering ideas, the show offers practical inspiration and local connections.

DINOSAURS!
2026-03-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Dinosaurs Return to Catawba Science Center
Opening at the Catawba Science Center on February 8th!
Members-only opening Saturday, February 7th – Public Opening Sunday, February 8th

NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
2026-03-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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.

Line Dancing with Angie!
2026-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed… Even those with two left feet!

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:30 | 1841 Cafe, 117 N Main St, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Shag Lessons
***FREE***
Monday nights 6:30pm-8:30pm
@ 1841 Cafe
117 N Main St, Lenoir, NC 28645
Ignore the closed sign go in and ask directions to the 4th floor. Bring take-out or eat before you come the kitchen is close on Mondays
Call Vickie
828.850.3857 to confirm meeting each week.

Taps & Tunes Music Bingo at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
Try your hand and test your luck, no music knowledge required! “Shazam” your way through a classic game of bingo with a musical twist. Prizes and bragging rights awarded for each round!

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
2026-03-02 18:30 - 21:30 | SideTracked Brewery, 609 S Green St Suite 100, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Come out to our Weekly Pinball Tournaments held every Monday at 630pm!
Events are IFPA sanctioned and are Target Matchplay Format. A $10 buy-in covers all your tournament pinball play and practice. There will be a cash prize to the top 2 spots! New and inexperienced players are encouraged to attend! It’s just a bunch of nerds pressing buttons after all

Trivia Night at Romeo & Brewliet!
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us every Monday from 6-7 pm for Trivia Night hosted by Ryan Beale at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! Test your knowledge, enjoy great drinks, and try to win! 25% off all self-pour taps!

Irish Music Gathering MONDAY NIGHT
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | City Walk Brewing & Distilling, 205 Main Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join us for the first Monday of the month Irish Music Session in the taproom!
This will be every first Monday of the month for the rest of the year! Come enjoy some brews and some traditional Irish music!

Strength & Balance Class
2026-03-03 11:00 - 11:45 | Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Fitness Plus, 810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
About:

Strength & Balance Class is a low impact fitness class for anyone wanting to improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength.

Taproom Trivia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
Get Quizzical with Courtney Austin during Taproom Trivia tonight at 6:30pm every Tuesday! Winners are determined by a point system at the end, with prizes awarded to the top three teams (limit 4 players per team, so the rest of us have a chance)! Get here early so you don’t miss the first round!

It’s Train Station Tuesday, with $2.50 Coors Banquet and prizes every time the train rolls through!

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2026-03-03 18:30 - 23:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Every Tuesday – All are Welcome! Bags fly at 6:30pm. B Chord Live has a large warehouse space open for Corn Hole! $1 Wings, 30+ taps, full bar and food menus. Live music and live corn hole every Tuesday at B Chord Live!

Karaoke Night at Romeo & Brewliet
2026-03-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night every Tuesday from 7-10 pm at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! Grab the mic, enjoy great drinks, and let’s make it a fun night! PLUS enjoy food from our rotating food trucks!

Morganton Wednesday Mini Market
2026-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Morganton Wednesday Mini Market, 111 North Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are you a shopper using SNAP, WIC, or Senior Vouchers? Be sure to stop by J&J Farms’ booth to receive your shopping tokens.

About:
The Wednesday Mini-Market is located at 111 North Green Street, at the corner of Green Street and Avery Avenue. From I-40, take Exit 105, make a right turn and follow South Sterling Street approximately 2.5 miles under the railroad tracks and past the historic courthouse (to your left). The Mini-Market will be on the next corner on the left!

The ART Table Lunch Break
2026-03-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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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 participants discover new ideas and perspectives about art and creativity.
Stop by the food court or bring a packed lunch from home and join us at The ART Table to enjoy this FREE midweek break from routine that’s filled with inspiration and creativity. We look forward to seeing you there!

Pint Size Picassos
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Location: HMA Satellite Location at Valley Hills Mall #209
3 – 5 Years with Accompanying Adult
$15; $10 Members; Adults free

Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Meeting
2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Gold & Silver Assay & Jewelry Company, 1612 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join the Hickory, Catawba County Coin Club Monthly Meeting. A place to gather, talk about, trade and buy coins!Includes Guest Speakers and Coin Education.Everyone welcome, no cost.

Silent Book Club
2026-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | MoonJoy Meadery, 902 West Ave NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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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.

Locals Night at Copper Penny Grill
2026-03-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Snow piling up outside? That is your sign to come warm up at Locals Night at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory.

$1 wings, drink specials, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, and prime rib rolling out at 5 pm. Perfect midweek cozy-up with your favorite people.

Stay warm and drive safe!

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Spring Fruit Medley Tasting Event
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us for an evening of Wine & Cider tasting with our friends at Twisted Vine Winery. They will bring 3 wines and 3 ciders with a Spring Fruit medley theme. Cheese and crackers will be provided and you will be able to buy bottles of wine and can of cider onsite. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors or just come by yourself.

$30 Thursday - Tattoos
2026-03-05 12:00 - 21:00 | Tattoo Factory of Hickory, 724 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
$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.

Bethlehem Farmers Market
2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Bethel Methodist Church, 9042 NC Hwy 127, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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The Bethlehem location of the Alexander County Farmers Market is at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. There is nothing like buying fresh produce, homemade sweets, or handmade crafts from your local vendors! If you GROW IT, MAKE IT, or BAKE IT… please BRING IT!

Monthly Journaling Club Hickory Musuem of Art
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Shuford House & Gardens, 534 3rd Ave NW B, Hickory, 28601, United States
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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.
