B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-10-07 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
2025-10-07 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!

Hickory Farmers Market
2025-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown, Under the Sails, 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs’ market creations, and visit with friends. Select meats, rice, honey, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, marinades, preserves & pickles, fresh cut flowers, transplants, potted plants, fresh herbs, heritage & artisan crafts, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!

Morganton Wednesday Mini Market
2025-10-08 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!

Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
2025-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math, science, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec, Corning, Shurtape, and Piedmont Natural Gas.

Ridgeview Works
2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:30 | Ridgeview Branch Library, 706 1st St. SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Need assistance with job searching, resume preparation, or interviewing skills? The Ridgeview Works program can be the solution!
Ridgeview Works is a collaborative partnership between the City of Hickory, Hickory Public Library, and Western Piedmont Workforce Development – NCWorks to provide free career services to the Ridgeview community of Hickory. Western Piedmont Workforce Development is a service of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments.

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 the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.

Silent Book Club
2025-10-08 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.

Paddy's Something in the Water
2025-10-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
Music Showcase Featuring Patrick Crouch and two of his buddies sharing stories and songs.
Patrick’s Guests change with each show.

Lake Hickory Shag Club
2025-10-08 18:30 - 22:30 | Pour Choices Bottle Shop, 208 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
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Lake Hickory Shag Club was organized in March 1987 by Ann Sigmon and Jim Dingler. Both were lovers of shag dancing and wanted to share this love and experience with others in the Hickory area. Since then, shaggers and “beginning” shaggers have gathered at the VFW in Hickory, NC, home of the club, for dancing and fellowship. Membership has averaged around 100 people each year for the past several years.

Trivia Night!
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Trivia Night Is On!

Grab your smartest friends (or your best guessers) and come take on Trivia Night at Romeo & Brewliet! The fun kicks off tonight at 7 — cold beer, good laughs, and plenty of brain busters await.

Bonus: Rotating FOOD TRUCKS will be serving from 5–9 PM, so fuel up before you fire off those answers.

Creepy Crawly Animal Encounters
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Catawba Science Center, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Spooky Season is upon us! This October, experience the creepy crawlies of Catawba Science Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.

$30 Thursday - Tattoos
2025-10-09 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.

Snacks & Facts: All About BellaAge
2025-10-09 14:00 - 15:00 | BellaAge, 22 S Center Street, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Join us Thursdays for light snacks and a closer look at the BellaAge lifestyle. We’ll answer questions and share how our all-inclusive pricing makes upscale living refreshingly simple for adults 55+ – one rate covers it all!

You’ll also have a chance to take a joyful stroll through our brand-new community. Tour our model unit and first-class amenities, including a fitness room, a yoga studio, an elevated courtyard, a social kitchen, and an open-air terrace with panoramic mountain views.

At BellaAge, we make it easy to live a life that’s anything but ordinary!
Space is limited. To RSVP, email BellaAge@EveryAge.org or call 828-717-1712. We’ll see you there!

Laser Scare Show
2025-10-09 15:00 - 15:30 | Millholland Planetarium, 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and others aligned with laser light goodness!

Bethlehem Farmers Market
2025-10-09 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!

MUSIC BINGO!
2025-10-09 17:00 - 23:00 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm for Music Bingo at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! PLUS enjoy one of rotating food trucks! Great music, fantastic food, good vibes, and tons of fun!

Kim Bost Art Wall Exhibition Reception
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | SALT Block Foundation, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us for our next All Wall Exhibition featuring the artwork of Kim Bost! We will have a reception with light refreshments and beverages. This event is cohosted by Salt Block Foundation Friends.

Ridgeview Chess
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Ridgeview Branch Library, 706 1st St. SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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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 Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.

Music Bingo by the Lake
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join us every Thursday at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina for music bingo. Great prizes, good food, cold drinks, and a lot of fun.

About:
Today, Lake Hickory Pub & Marina is more than just a marina—it’s a lakeside destination where locals and visitors alike come together for great food, fun adventures, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual waterfront meal, renting a pontoon for a day on the lake, or fueling up at our gas dock, we are here to make every visit memorable.

Cultural Foodways: Salvadoran Tradition
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | See Description, United States
Please note that this event will take place at Hickory Soup Kitchen and will NOT be held at the Hart Square site
Join us for a rich cultural foodways experience rooted in Salvadoran tradition.
Pupusas are the national dish of El Salvador and a beloved part of Salvadoran identity and tradition. Made from corn masa and filled with ingredients like cheese, beans, pork, or loroco, pupusas are often shared during family gatherings, community festivals, and cultural celebrations. They symbolize warmth, heritage, and the joy of bringing people together through food. In El Salvador, pupusas are traditionally enjoyed with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) and salsa roja (tomato sauce), and are eaten at any time of day—for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.
Pupusas are often served with Ensalada de Frutas (Fruit Salad Drink), a refreshing and colorful Salvadoran drink made with finely chopped tropical fruits soaked in a lightly sweetened fruit juice. Common ingredients include apples, pineapple, mango, mamey, and sometimes oranges or papaya. These diced fruits are mixed into a base of fruit juice—often made with orange, pineapple, or a mix of tropical flavors—creating a drink that’s both hydrating and satisfying.
This beloved beverage is often served chilled at celebrations, family gatherings, and street festivals. Unlike typical fruit juices, the joy of ensalada de frutas comes not only from its sweet flavor but also from sipping and chewing the bits of real fruit in every glass. It’s a fun, festive way to cool down and enjoy the taste of El Salvador!
Participants will watch as Chef Sulyema Trujillo prepares each course, learning about the flavors, symbolism, and history behind Salvadoran food. The meal will be served during the class, offering a taste of hospitality, and students will take home all the ingredients and recipe cards needed to recreate these dishes in their own kitchens.
Come discover the heart of Salvadoran food culture where meals are more than sustenance, they are a way of preserving tradition and bringing people together.
In collaboration with Hickory Soup Kitchen and Centro Latino Hickory

Music on Main - Trial By Fire
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Newton Development Association, 135 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
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Go back to an earlier day when lighters were held high, and you couldn’t help but sing along to such powerful choruses as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” “Separate Ways,” and “Faithfully”.

About:
Those warm summer nights are just around the corner! As we get ready for Summer 2025, keep checking here for more info on our annual Music on Main: Summer Concert Series in Downtown Newton! Be sure to make summer Thursdays a date night or an after-work, quittin’-time night! No matter what you call it, we hope to see you at the Frank & Sue Jones Amphitheatre in Downtown Newton this summer! Roads will close at 5:00 p.m. Food Trucks will open for business at 5:00 p.m. The band will start at 6:00 p.m. and continue until 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke & Singo
2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Every Thursday, 6 to 9 PM, join us by the lake for Karaoke + Music Bingo. Settle in under the lights, sing along, and play while you enjoy great food and drinks. We roll out new specials every month, so there is always something fresh to enjoy. Bring your crew and make it a lakeside night out at Copper Penny Grill.

Trivia Night at Liquid Roots
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
New Trivia Night Hosted by Liquid Roots Owner Katie
Teams of 1-4 compete in 6 rounds of trivia. Winning team wins $25 Gift Card plus they get to choose a category for the next trivia night.
This week’s categories are:
Adam Sandler Movies, Oktoberfest, Soccer, Dogs, National Parks, College Football

Carolina Style Chorus - Rehearsal Night
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 Second Ave NE, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
About:

The Carolina Style Chorus is a women’s chorus specializing in performing four-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. We provide opportunities for women to learn and sing and attain individual growth in an atmosphere of friendship and fun. Our goal is to be recognized for musical excellence and to share our talents with our audiences. Join us as a VIP! Send us an email at cscmembership@carolinastylechorus.org to let us know you’re interested in coming to SING! We can’t wait to see you there. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday evenings at 7pm, at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 Second Ave NE, Conover, NC.

Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts Presents TEEN Ballroom
2025-10-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts, 116 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
No Partner Needed
$5/HBPA Student
$10/Guest

Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
2025-10-09 21:00 - 23:59 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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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.

Trivia & Jingo
2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Ridgeview Branch Library, 706 1st St. SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Keep your mind active and sharp by taking part in a variety of quizzes, puzzles, and games.

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 the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, and the Ridgeview Branch.

Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Johnny Wilson Farm, 5163 Precious Memories Lane, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
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Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, corn crib, duck race, hay maze, apple and pumpkin. Cash Only.
