Hickory Buzz

Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
2026-01-29 21:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | 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.

Dream Stuck in Your Head?
2026-01-30, 2026-01-31 | 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!!

Window Walks: Exploring the Art of Retail
2026-01-30 11:30 - 12:00 | Valley Hills Mall, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Join Hickory Museum of Art and artist Jim Wojtowicz for an engaging and informative guided tour of the store display windows at Valley Hills Mall in Hickory. On this 30 minute conversational walking tour, Jim will share insights on key concepts such as composition, color theory, lighting, and the art of storytelling in visual merchandising. You’ll gain understanding into how expertly crafted displays attract attention, evoke emotions, and enhance consumer engagement. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a business owner, or simply curious about the art of retail, this tour promises to be both educational and enjoyable!

Polar Express PJ Party Adventure - Hosted by Kilty Pleasure Tours
2026-01-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-31 16:00 - 19:00 | 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

Music in the Pub
2026-01-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Join us from January through March for live music on Saturday evenings from 6pm-9pm at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina. Where Lake, Life and Live Music Meet!

Music January at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory
2026-01-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-31 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

Snow Much To Create! - Love Gnome Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:30 | 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!

Turtle Smash
2026-01-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
The Premier presents: Turtle Smash
Friday, January 30 • 7PM 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
If you grew up on Warped Tour, this show is your sweet spot.Turtle Smash brings a high-energy mix of emo, pop punk, and 2000s nostalgia, covering everything from Green Day and Sum 41 to My Chemical Romance and New Found Glory.
A full night of anthems, attitude, and the songs you forgot you remembered.
Music starts at 7PMSee you there!

Live Music Every Friday at Romeo & Brewliet
2026-01-30 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!!

Alexander County Farmers Market
2026-01-31 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!

Downtown Hickory Farmers Market
2026-01-31 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!

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2026-01-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Petsense by Tractor Supply, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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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 😉

Big-Little Valentines Block Printing Class
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Work together with your kiddo to make your own printing blocks and learn techniques to make a set of custom Valentine’s cards in this block printing class! Participants will learn about the history of printing, safe use of tools, and block printing techniques. Blocks, tools, and materials will be provided. Participants will take home their printed cards and carved blocks. These blocks can be used over and over again to make cards for your childs entire class or anyone you want to spread the love to!
A single registration grants entry for one child and one adult. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Heroes of Barcadia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
2026-01-31 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

Snow Much To Create! - Love Cardinals Canvas Paint & Sip Class
2026-01-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States

Masterworks: Romantic Masters
2026-01-31 19:30 - 22:00 | P.E. Monroe Auditorium, 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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An evening of classical music new and familiar, featuring Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, a work of supreme virtuosity and eloquent, beautiful musical storytelling. Featured artist: Andrew Sords, violin – Andrew Sords is an internationally acclaimed soloist known for his virtuosity and expressive performances. He has appeared with over 300 orchestras across four continents, with recent debuts in New Zealand, Puerto Vallarta, and Québec City, as well as profiles on NPR’s Morning Edition and Australia’s ABC Cultural News. Sords is also a passionate advocate for musical outreach and education.

Line Dancing with Angie!
2026-02-01 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
2026-02-02 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
2026-02-02 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
2026-02-02 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!
2026-02-02 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
2026-02-02 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!

Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
2026-02-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Painted Grape, 1366 US-321, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Now Free but Registration Required. Each week we will have a craft & story time. We will read a classic, yet age-appropriate story followed by a craft.
We will remain open until 5pm with Open Studio hours for you to do other paid crafts and activities.

Strength & Balance Class
2026-02-03 11:00 - 11:45 | Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Fitness Plus, 810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
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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
2026-02-03 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
2026-02-03 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!
