Hickory Buzz

75th Drexel Community Fair
2025-08-20 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-22 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Drexel Community Fair, 700 S Main St, Drexel, NC, 28619, United States
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The Drexel Fair is held annually in August at the Drexel Fairgrounds in Drexel, North Carolina. Our community run fair is the highlight of the summer. Each year, fairgoers can expect to find exciting carnival rides, food and merchandise vendors, agriculture exhibits, nightly entertainment, and of course a spectacular fireworks display. The 2025 Drexel Fair will be held August 15 – 23, 2025.

Dungeons & Dragons: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Delve deep into the world of Dungeons & Dragons at Highland Recreation Center! Every Wednesday, beginning on August 20, come to the Community Room from 6-8:30 p.m. to participate in this classic role-playing fantasy game. Learn more and register today at hickory.recdesk.com.

Trivia Night!
2025-08-20 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.

Hickory Crawdads vs. Lynchburg Hillcats
2025-08-20 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Under the Sea Jamboree:

Join us as we dive into the deep end and explore everything the vast sea has to offer beneath the surface. Sea turtles, coral reefs, sharks, you name it!

Kids Win Wednesday:

All kids 12 and under receive a free ticket, free meal voucher, and free amusements voucher every Wednesday night game, presented by Arby’s! Tickets must be done in person (cannot be done over the phone or online) in order to verify that there are kids in the party. | Presented By Arby’s.

About:
The Hickory Crawdads are a Minor League Baseball team and the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Home games are played at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, NC, offering fans affordable, family-friendly entertainment all season long.

Bethlehem Farmers Market
2025-08-21 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!

WORKSHOP: Collage + Connect with Debi Dorris
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00 | NoCo Arts, 118 N. College Avenue, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
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Join artist, Debi Dorris, for a fun and inspiring collage session where creativity meets community! This informal gathering is to encourage both novice and experienced collage artists to come together to work and play, sharing both ideas and inspiration. There is no experience required.
Participants are encouraged to bring in their own substrates (paper, wood or canvas panels), extra magazines and/or books. Tools such as scissors and other collage making materials will be available for use.
Each participant will also take home a FREE homemade paper kit!

MUSIC BINGO!
2025-08-21 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!

Ann Freeman Adult Drop-In Classes - Jazz
2025-08-21 18:00 - 18:45 | Ann Freeman Dance Academy, 532 10th Street Blvd, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Come join us for a fun workout, learn to dance, and keep those bodies moving!

Music Bingo by the Lake
2025-08-21 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, Hmong Tradition
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
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Join us for a rich cultural foodways experience rooted in Hmong tradition. Hmong cuisine is deeply tied to heritage, storytelling, and community, blending fresh ingredients with techniques passed down through generations. In this class, Hmong Chef Elizabeth Thao will share her expertise as she demonstrates the preparation of several traditional dishes, explaining their significance and the special techniques that bring them to life. Participants will watch as she prepares each course, learning about the flavors, symbolism, and history behind Hmong food. The meal will be served during the class, offering a taste of Hmong hospitality, and students will take home all the ingredients and recipe cards needed to recreate these dishes in their own kitchens.

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.

Young Adult Fellowship & Enterpreneurial Night
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley, 1331 4th St Dr NW, Suite I, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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In partnership with the Carolinas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Blue Ridge Division, and Lenoi-Rhyne University, this is a monthly meeting where we will gather to socialize and discuss entrepreneurship and other life/career skills. Local business & community leaders will be visiting speakers & mentors as well. This is free to attend, and occurs every third Thursday each month from 6 to 8 PM at the ORY center

Third Thursday - Concert on The Lawn - Pressley Laton
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | The Hub Station, 145 Cedar Valley Rd, Hudson, NC, 28638, United States
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Grab your friends, family, and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured band will be Pressley Laton. Her country and rock-influenced vocals will punch right through you like Starr Larkin’s paddle, a wooden school paddle that Pressley Laton’s principal nicknamed “Ol’ George,” that is. With at least 3 chords and the half-truth as in her debut single, “Ol’ George,” the Stanly County, NC native’s small-town stories inspire her songwriting. Whether it was crossing paths with a local “Mountain Man” before graduating from Appalachian State University or the fact she had to break the news to her dad that she wasn’t coming back home because of it, her gritty country sound will have you tapping your toes all night long.

Team Trivia
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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Teams of 1-4 complete in 6 trivia categories each week for the chance to win a $25 Liquid Roots Gift Card

L.A.T E. Night Thursday: Sight + Sound Series
2025-08-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Hickory Musuem of Art, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The HMA Sight + Sound Series will feature high-quality films from modern, popular music talent. Big screen, big sound-audiophiles will cherish these one-night-only viewings as a chance to take in the vibes of some of their favorite artists on the big screen. Movies will be shown in the Drendel Auditorium.
Contact HMA at 828-327-8576, ext 201 for more information on the titles selected.

About:
Hickory Museum of Art was founded in 1944 to collect, foster, and preserve American art. 8 works were collected that year, and today, 75+ years later, the Museum now has approximately 1,500 art objects in the Collection. Hickory Museum of Art continues on the pursuit of inspiration, imagination, and creativity. They keep meeting challenges head-on: to continue fostering important conversations, to continue being a catalyst for positive change, and to keep shaping our future, today and every day.

Ann Freeman Adult Drop-In Classes - Ballet
2025-08-21 18:45 - 19:30 | Ann Freeman Dance Academy, 532 10th Street Blvd, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Carolina Style Chorus - Rehearsal Night
2025-08-21 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 Crawdads vs. Lynchburg Hillcats
2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Llamas de Hickory:

The Llamas de Hickory are back for another season! Join us in celebrating Latino culture as we take on the Llamas identity as part of MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión program. | Presented By Greater Hickory International Council.

Thirsty Thursday:

Your favorite Thirsty Thursday specials on select domestic beer and Pepsi products are back this year, presented by Focus News. | Presented By Focus News

Peoples Bank Thursday:

Peoples Bank customers can also get a $6 ticket by showing their card at the ticket window as part of Peoples Bank Thursday! | Presented By Peoples Bank

About:
The Hickory Crawdads are a Minor League Baseball team and the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Home games are played at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, NC, offering fans affordable, family-friendly entertainment all season long.

Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
2025-08-21 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.

OUR HEALTH IS OUR GREATEST WEALTH - Lunch & Learn
2025-08-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, 1909 Hickory Blvd SE, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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Learn how to take control of your health and find creative ways to step into the best version of you!
Health is your Greatest Wealth
Presented by Doc Michell and Gina Stano with VIP speaker and executive Lindy Rome.

*With Special guest “Tiger Tamers” taking us through a unique “Arrow Breaking Experience” please register by August 21st

One North: Block Party
2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | One North Center, 1 North Center Street, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join us for our Block Party on August 22 at 5 PM! We’re excited to have Barley Market, Newcomers Club, Hickory Theater, T-mobile, Time Genies, Kilty Pleasure Tours, Fuever Pet and Beautiaura on board, plus Crumbl, Girl Scouts and Tastebuds Popcorn will be donating some delicious goodies! Want to bring a side dish or appetizer? Shoot us an email at onenorthcenter.com. Don’t forget to RSVP at onenorthcenter.com!

Farm Fridays
2025-08-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Whippoorwill Farm, 6751 NC 126, Nebo, NC, 28761, United States
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Join us every week for Farm Fridays at Whippoorwill Farm featuring a Farmer’s Market from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, live music from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and yoga from 6 – 7pm. Bring the whole family and get your goodies for the weekend!
Sign up for yoga through the Breathe Yoga & Pilates website here https://www.breatheyogawellness.com/calendar

Latino Dance Class
2025-08-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
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Welcome to a vibrant space where culture, joy, and movement come together with Latino Dance! Our latino dance classes are open to all ages and skill levels — from total beginners to experienced dancers.
🎵 Styles we offer:
Salsa
Bachata
Guajira
Merengue
Cha-cha-cha
And more!
🔥 Why learn latino dance?
Passionate, professional instructors
High-energy, fun classes
Inclusive, community-focused environment
Boost your confidence, health & coordination
Connect with your roots and make new friends!

Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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🎶 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. Bring your friends, grab a seat by the water, and soak in the sounds and scenery!

Live Jamgrass by NiceMarmot
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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Hickory Jamgrass Band NiceMarmot are back at Liquid Roots! See if you can sit still during this live show!
Food by DaSugaPlug 4:30pm

Myra's Cruise In
2025-08-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Myra’s Smashburgers & Creamery, 212 Main St W, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
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Join Myra’s as they continue the longest-running Friday night Cruise-In in western North Carolina. All cars, trucks, and bikes are welcome! For details call 828-879-8049.

Adult Color & Sip – Relax & Unwind!
2025-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Join us for a laid-back, stress-free evening of creativity at our Adult Color & Sip!
🌟 Grab a drink, pick up some high-quality coloring pages, and let your artistic side shine in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Each participant will receive a beautiful, high-quality spiral bound coloring book with pages that can be removed and framed if desired.
Pick between 3 different books:
Stress Free – Features 31 relaxing coloring pages, including cacti, butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and more.
Mindfulness – Features 31 relaxing images to color, including birds, flowers, mandalas, crystals, and more.
Calm – Features 31 calming coloring pages, including seashells, flowers, mandalas, feathers, and more.

5D Diamond Coaster & Canvas Art - Craft & Sip Class (Hickory)
2025-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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✨ 5D Diamond Art Class! No Experience Needed!
Join us for a fun and relaxing 5D Diamond Art class, where you’ll create a dazzling masterpiece using thousands of tiny resin “diamonds” to bring your design to life!
💎🎨This is more of a social crafting experience than a formal class, so grab your favorite drinks, bring some snacks, and enjoy a laid-back creative evening. Our artists will be there to share tips and help along the way!

Doug Armstrong's 30th Annual Mountain View Open
2025-08-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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Mountain View Karate Centers instruct students in the art of American Ching Sai Do. This style of martial arts was founded by Sensei Doug Armstrong in 1995 and combines elements of Tae Kwon Do, Shinjimasu Go-Ju, and Small Circle Jiu-Jitsu. National Breaking Championship, Cash Prizes for all Grands, World Class Competitors, All Styles Welcome!
