Hickory Buzz

Community Square Dance
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Community square dances are attended by young and old, couples and singles, and anyone interested in getting out, moving, listening to live music, and enjoying fellowship with others in the community. Beginners are welcome, and all dances are taught.
We invite people of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy an oral tradition passed down for hundreds of years. The Hickory Music Factory’s “Old Time String Band” and a dance caller will lead you throughout the evening. We will primarily draw upon the traditional social dances of America.
Journey into the past and learn square dances, step dances, reels, and other dance forms practiced in Southern Appalachia. These distinctive folk dances are the culmination of the many heritages that settled in this region. Folk dancing today is built on the European, African American, and Native American traditions of our past, but they are very much alive in the present.
You can help bring them to life by attending this inter-generational dance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome, and no experience is necessary.
If you play an instrument and want to experience performing old-time music, please contact Liam Bailey from the Hickory Music Factory at liam@liamthomasbailey.com.

Polar Express PJ Party Adventure - Hosted by Kilty Pleasure Tours
2026-01-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-24 11:00 - 14:00 | See Description, United States
All aboard for Hickory’s most magical holiday experience! Kids ages 5–10 are invited to slip into their coziest pajamas and hop on the Nessie bus for a festive Polar Express–themed scavenger hunt filled with wonder, treats, and hands-on fun.
This 3-hour adventure includes four charming stops: an obstacle course at Samurai Institute, a hot chocolate and cookie game station at 3 Little Chicks Bakery, ornament decorating at Azalea Design, and a sweet reward of popcorn from Tastebuds.
Perfect for small groups, birthday celebrations, or a holiday outing with friends, each party includes 5–8 children and 2–3 parents for $350.
Tours run Nov. 24–Jan. 31 with weekday, weekend, and evening options.
Available Times:
Mon–Fri: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Give your kids a Christmas memory they’ll never forget—filled with adventure, Golden Tickets, and holiday magic.
📧 Email Karen@kiltypleasuretours.com for more details or you can book your date on https://forms.gle/b84pgCoN1FyKkK548

Strength & Balance Class
2026-01-27 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.

Dream Stuck in Your Head?
2026-01-27, 2026-01-26, 2026-01-25, 2026-01-24 | See Description, United States
Gain powerful insight with Sai – Certified Integrated Attachment Coach and founder of the No Shame Allowed Club.
We will use tools to help you:
✅ Work with your subconscious mind
✅ Understand root causes
✅ Process images
✅ Reframe thinking
✅ Gain insight and move forward
***This event occurs online. Please use the QR code or the link below to check availability and sign up! In-person events coming soon to Hickory area!!

Trivia Night at Romeo & Brewliet!
2026-01-26 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!

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
2026-01-26 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

Snow Much To Create! - Winterscape Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2026-01-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Winter days are colder, but our studio is the perfect warm and creative escape! Join us for an Adult Canvas Paint & Sip Class and enjoy a relaxing evening of painting, sipping, and creating something beautiful. No experience needed.

January Adult Canvas Specials: Save $10 OFF all month long!12×16 Canvas: Now $25 (normally $35)16×20 Canvas: Now $30 (normally $40)
It’s the perfect way to unwind, try something new, or enjoy a night out with friends. Choose from winter landscapes, cozy scenes, bright florals, and more. There’s Snow Much to Create this season!Each in-studio class includes: Step-by-step guidance from our instructor Your choice of canvas size: 12″x16″, or 16″x20″ All painting materials provided Freedom to choose your colors and personalize your winter masterpiece A fun, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for beginners or seasoned artistsBring your favorite beverage to enjoy during class Plus, enjoy a selection of tasty treats available in the studio!Let your creativity shine merry and bright as you create a winter wonderland on canvas! Grab your spot, settle in with a drink, and let the creativity flow. We can’t wait to paint with you!
Pre-registration is required, head to PaintedGrapeNC.com/hickory-calendar to secure your spot!

Taps & Tunes Music Bingo at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-01-26 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!

LA Shaggers Test & Tune
2026-01-26 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.

Teen Drawing Workshop
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing?
On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques.
Our Teen Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills.
Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme.
Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Location: HMA on the Go Satellite Location at Valley Hills Mall

Senior Bingo & Brain Games
2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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:

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.

Line Dancing with Angie!
2026-01-25 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!

Plant Bingo
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Play 90 Ball Bingo, Win Plants!
We play 10 fast rounds and each round the winner gets to choose a plant.
For this one we are celebrating the New Year with Lucky Bamboo and Money Trees!
$10 for 10 rounds
This is an event for adults, seats are limited, please don’t bring children unless they can sit on your lap. Thank you!

Blue Monday
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
The Premier is bringing the MTV generation back to life.
Blue Monday, one of the Southeast’s most in-demand tribute acts, hits the stage Saturday, January 24th.
Expect classic rock power, new-wave pulse, arena-level production, and the high-octane nostalgia that made them a five-time Best Cover Band winner in Charlotte.
Doors open at 7PM
109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Snow Much To Create! - Northern Lights Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Music January at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory, 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
January is packed with live music at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory. Grab your crew, pick a night, and come eat, sip, and sing along with us all month long.
Jan 8 – Madison Lundsford
Jan 9 – Parker Thomas
Jan 10 – James Bagley
Jan 15 – I’ma Tim Robinson
Jan 16 – Seth Clement
Jan 17 – Michael P. Cansler
Jan 22 – Michael Eagen
Jan 23 – John Savage
Jan 24 – Dylan Tyler Cox
Jan 29 – Cesar Cruz
Jan 30 – Scott Carter
Jan 31 – Stephen Howard

Heroes of Barcadia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-01-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten, 305 1st Ave. S, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
$5 gets you one of 8 spots at the table for Hereos of Barcadia – every Saturday at 4pm. This 10-week tournament will test your skills, patience and drinking ability.

What to Expect: In Heroes of Barcadia, players battle monsters and bosses to collect Power-Ups with mystical abilities. Perhaps one of these powerful relics can give you a winning advantage in your race for the Drink Hoard.

Use devious Loot Cards to ruin your opponent’s plans, all the while making sure your Health Bar Cup doesn’t end up empty.Nice guys finish last in this fast-paced, ever-changing, pun-tastic party game for fantasy and beverage connoisseurs alike.

THE LAW OF THE LAND:

– Must be 15+– Weekly play is limited to 8 seats– Alcohol not required but no outside beverages permitted– Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis– Tickets may be purchased up to 48-hours in advance (Thursday)– Tickets are available for purchase in-store or via Eventbrite (fee applies)– Final game (3/14/26) will be limited to prior weekly winners, with purse and trophy awarded to winner

Tickets go on sale every Thursday, purchase onsite or online at Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-of-barcadia-tournament-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus-week-one-tickets-1980012394372

Intro To Crochet Class
2026-01-24 15:30 - 18:30 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Intro to Crochet Class – No Experience Needed!
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Now’s your chance! Join us for our Intro to Crochet class, perfect for beginners and those looking for a refresher. In this skills-based class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of crochet to build a strong foundation for future projects. Instead of making a finished piece, we’ll focus on mastering the basics.
What You’ll Learn: How to hold the yarn and hook Slip knot Chain stitch Single crochet Slip stitch Yarn over What’s Included:Every participant will receive a take-home kit with everything you need to practice at home:Crochet hookYarnStitch markersYarn needle
Perfect for:Absolute beginnersThose who need a refresher on crochet basicsAll this for only $25!
Reserve your spot today and start your crochet journey with us!
Pre-registration is required, head to PaintedGrapeNC.com/hickory-calendar to secure your spot!

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2026-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Petsense by Tractor Supply, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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, distemper, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue…
Adoption Fees:
*We often have SPECIALS!*
$100 for our standard dsh breeds
However, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150
RagDolls, Himalayan, Persian, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉

Downtown Hickory Farmers Market
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Hickory Farmers Market, Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
​Come see us for the healthiest, local fresh food ,and shake the hand of your farmer who grew it! Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs’ market creations, and visit with friends. We promise the glory of a good harvest, 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!

Western Piedmont Woodcrafters
2026-01-24 09:30 - 12:30 | Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, 856 21st St Dr SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Western Piedmont Woodcrafters is an informal group of men and women dedicated to ALL kinds of woodworking. We meet once a month for a couple of hours to hear a guest speaker talk about a woodworking project, demonstrate a hand or power tool, or new woodworking techniques. Administrators will approve people requesting to be members of this group.

Alexander County Farmers Market
2026-01-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Services Center, 151 West Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
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Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!

Live Music Every Friday at Romeo & Brewliet
2026-01-23 20:00 - 23:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday Night Agenda!! LIVE MUSIC STARTING AT 8PM at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House 2016 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC!! Rotating live musicians!Let’s go!!
