Chess Club
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Participants will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels, from beginners to champions are welcome.

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.

Community Square Dance
2025-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
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Community square dances are attended by young and old, couples and single people, 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. 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.
Adults: $10
Youth 13-18: $5
Children 12 & under: Free
Snacks and drinks for sale
6-8 p.m.

About:
Hart Square Foundation is responsible for the historic preservation of Hart Square Village and the conservation of traditional and regional arts. They host mission-driven public events year-round, offer folklife classes and K-12 educational programming, and welcome members Tuesday through Saturday through our membership program.

Elio
2025-06-24 18:10, 2025-06-24 20:40, 2025-06-25 12:10 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers Ð in Disney and PixarÕs all-new movie ÒElio,Ó the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as EarthÕs ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-24 18:20, 2025-06-24 18:50, 2025-06-24 21:15, 2025-06-24 21:45 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Page Burners Book Club
2025-06-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
The Page Burners Book Club is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) traveling book club. Each month we meet at a new location around Hickory. Group members read a book of their choosing to share at the meeting.

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.

Lilo & Stitch
2025-06-24 18:40, 2025-06-24 21:15 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
ÒLilo & Stitch,Ó the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A live-action reimagining of DisneyÕs 2002 animated classic, ÒLilo & StitchÓ is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar¨-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film ÒMarcel the Shell with Shoes On,Ó and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The screenplay is by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and the film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

Elio
2025-06-24 18:45 | Golden Ticket Cinemas, 1966 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers _ in Disney and PixarÍs all-new movie ñElio,î the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as EarthÍs ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Elio
2025-06-24 19:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers – in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movie “Elio,” the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-24 19:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States

Lilo & Stitch
2025-06-24 19:00 | State Cinema, 117 N College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
“Lilo & Stitch,” the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The screenplay is by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and the film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

28 Years Later
2025-06-24 19:00, 2025-06-24 21:45 - 2025-06-26 00:00 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Academy Award¨-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award¨-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. ItÕs been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

Karate Kid: Legends
2025-06-24 19:00, 2025-06-25 12:00 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Karate Kid: Legends, unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-24 19:10 | Carolina Movie Theater, 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Materialists
2025-06-24 19:10 | Carolina Movie Theater, 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
A young New York City matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated as she finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
2025-06-24 20:00 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible Ð The Final Reckoning.

Materialists
2025-06-24 21:20 | Marquee Cinemas – Mimosa 7, 101 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

How to Train Your Dragon
2025-06-24 22:00 | Golden Ticket Cinemas, 1966 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States

The Garfield Movie
2025-06-25 10:00 | Golden Ticket Cinemas, 1966 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat, Garfield is forced to leave his perfectly pampered life in order to take part in a high-stakes heist. And an incredible outdoor adventure begins!

The Garfield Movie Sensory
2025-06-25 10:00 | Golden Ticket Cinemas, 1966 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States

All Ages Story Time
2025-06-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Patrick Beaver Library, 375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
An all-ages story time with stories, dancing, and singing. Attendance is limited to 75.

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.

Hickory Farmers Market
2025-06-25 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
2025-06-25 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!
