Strength & Balance Class
Catawba Valley Medical Center's Fitness Plus 810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory
Morganton Wednesday Mini Market
Morganton Wednesday Mini Market 111 North Green Street, Morganton
Young Adult Fellowship & Enterpreneurial Night
OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley 1331 4th St Dr NW, Suite I, Hickory
Carolina Style Chorus – Rehearsal Night
Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ 217 Second Ave NE, Conover
Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Downtown, Under the Sails 246 Union Square NW, Hickory
Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
Lake Hickory Pub and Marina 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory
Anthony Pope – Live Music at Copper Penny
Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House 2016 N Center St, Hickory
B Chord Live Presents Rebecca Frazier’s Grateful Strings
B Chord Live 47 Duke St., Granite Falls
Alexander County Farmers Market
Alexander County Services Center 151 West Main Ave, Taylorsville
Christmas BYO Shirt Inking Class
The Graceful Geese Mercantile 2220 US Hwy 70 SE # 179, Hickory
Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
Courthouse Square, Morganton 102 E Union St, Morganton
S&P Project – Live Music at Copper Penny
Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory 101 Catawba Avenue, Hickory
That Arena Rock Show – A Celebration of 70’s & 80’s Rock
Newton Performing Arts Center 60 West 6th Street, Newton
Week of Events
Fonta Flora Run Club
Event: Every Monday at the Morganton Pub Location. All ages and skill levels welcome. Run starts promptly at 6:15pm.
LA Shaggers Test & Tune
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.
Learn to Square Dance
Learn to Square Dance in just 12 lessons! Sponsored by the Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dance Club FUN, heart and brain healthy! No partner needed – 12 to 90 years old! Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m. New Session begins Sep. 22, 2025 $60 per person St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building 52 16th Street NW, Hickory NC 28601 For more information Call Tonya […]
Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament
Event: 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 […]
Pre-K Craft & Storytime – Grape Kids Class
Event: 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
About: Strength & Balance Class is a low impact fitness class for anyone wanting to improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength.
Point of View Teen Writing Club
Event: Teen writers of all levels from experienced to brand new are invited! Come do writing challenges, share writing tips, play storytelling games, and more! Sharing your work is optional but welcome. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library […]
B Chord Live Corn Hole
Event: 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!
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!
B Chord Live Acoustic Open Jam
Event: Starting at 7pm, the B Chord Tuesday night jam brings a myriad of ages, talent and instruments! Bring your instrument and join the circle to play some tunes with fellow pickers! Or stop in for a bite and drink and enjoy the live music in Granite Falls!
Morganton Wednesday Mini Market
Event: 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 […]
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
The ART Table Lunch Break
Event: Hickory Museum of Art would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday at 11:30 AM for lunch and an informal conversation with artist Jim Wojtowicz about art, creativity, and more at HMA’s On the Go satellite location at Valley Hills Mall. Whether you're an artist or not, Jim's engaging and informative approach fosters a relaxed environment where […]
Silent Book Club
Event: 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.
Trivia Night!
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.
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
$30 Thursday – Tattoos
$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.
Creepy Crawly Animal Encounters
Spooky Season is upon us! This October, experience the creepy crawlies of Catawba Science Center. Free event with the purchase of admission.
Snacks & Facts: All About BellaAge
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 […]
Bethlehem Farmers Market
Event: 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!
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!
Music Bingo by the Lake
Event: 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 […]
Young Adult Fellowship & Enterpreneurial Night
Event: 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 […]
Karaoke & Singo
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 […]
Carolina Style Chorus – Rehearsal Night
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 […]
HANGMEN
Event: It’s 1965, and the death penalty has just been abolished in the United Kingdom. Naturally all of Oldham, northern England, wants to know what Harry, the second-best hangman in the country, has to say about it. As the news breaks, Harry’s pub is overrun with locals and reporters looking for a quote, until a visitor arrives with a darker […]
Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
Event: 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.
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
Puzzle Party
Drop in for a Puzzle Party! Challenge yourself to mindbending puzzles every Friday, October through January 3rd. Free event with the purchase of admission. Located in the North Classroom at the Catawba Science Center
Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Event: The City of Hickory hosts its annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The festivities begin at 5:45pm with the Fallen Soldiers kicking off the official parade at 6pm. Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. At the conclusion of the […]
Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
Event: 🎶 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. […]
Anthony Pope – Live Music at Copper Penny
Live music with Anthony Pope from 6 to 9 PM at Copper Penny Lake Hickory. Grab a table by the water, enjoy dinner and drinks, and make it a relaxed night out.
HANGMEN
Event: It’s 1965, and the death penalty has just been abolished in the United Kingdom. Naturally all of Oldham, northern England, wants to know what Harry, the second-best hangman in the country, has to say about it. As the news breaks, Harry’s pub is overrun with locals and reporters looking for a quote, until a visitor arrives with a darker […]
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
Friday Night Vibes: Live Music to get your weekend started right! Every Friday starting at 8 p until 11 p 🎸🎤 PLUS *Food trucks** every day except Mondays (Tacos? Burgers? YES, please!) 🌮🍔
B Chord Live Presents Rebecca Frazier’s Grateful Strings
Event: Rebecca Frazier brings a high-energy, female-led bluegrass and beyond show that features award-winning musicianship and songwriting with her band Hit & Run. The only band to win all three Rockygrass, Telluride, and SPBGMA Festival Band competitions, this successful touring act has graced stages of prestigious festivals and venues in 42 states and Canada, and eventually migrated to Nashville with […]
Conover Farmers Market – Holiday Market
About: In 2008, a few members of the community came together to bring fresh local produce and goods to one central location. Over the years, Conover Farmers Market has cultivated a community where everyone belongs. Our markets are slow paced and easily accessible. The goal is that the community enjoys the unhurried atmosphere, taking in all there is to offer. […]
Alexander County Farmers Market
Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
Reps for Relief
Good morning! The Reps for Relief fundraiser is coming up next weekend! The event will be held at CrossFit Stacked beginning at 8:30 am where we will have an athlete briefing, warm up and get started on an amazing day for our community! Registration for teams can be found here: https://www.hickorylearninggroup.org/reps-for-relief We were fortunate enough to partner with an amazing […]
Holiday Market
Event: 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 own back door! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River […]
German Feather Tree Class
Event: The first artificial tree (feather tree) originated in Germany in response to deforestation that was widespread in the mid-1800s. Rather than harvesting trees, people began crafting trees made of goose feathers to resemble the white pines that grew in that part of Europe. In this class, you will learn how to make a German Feather Tree from start to […]
Western Piedmont Woodcrafters
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.
Christmas BYO Shirt Inking Class
🎅✨ Get ready to get Inked for the Holidays! Join me at The Graceful Geese Mercantile for a Christmas Tee-Shirt Class — where we’ll stencil, ink, and create one-of-a-kind holiday shirts! 🗓 Date: Saturday, November 22 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: The Graceful Geese Mercantile 💲 Cost: $15 (bring your own shirt) I’ll also have the […]
Partners For Cats Adoption Event
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, […]
Christmas Comes to Conover
Event: Christmas Comes to Conover - Saturday, November 22, 10am-3pm! Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season as Christmas comes alive in downtown Conover! Join us for an enchanting event filled with fun, festive and heartwarming moments! Meet Your Favorite Christmas Characters: Bring the whole family and meet some beloved Christmas characters as they spread joy, laughter, and […]
Pickles and Relish: Then & Now
Event: Join us on an adventure full of all things pickled and fermented! Fermentation is an ancient way of preserving foods and their nutrients, adding flavor and health benefits. We will learn about the basics of making, sauerkraut, pickles, cider, and more. Students will go home with their own jars of ferments, basic pickling supplies, and the knowledge to make their […]
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
Needle-Felted Christmas Landscape Ornaments Class
Event: Learn to create beautiful needle-felted landscape ornaments, using mason jar lids as frames! Time permitting, we will finish three different designs during this four-hour class -- a Bethlehem silhouette, a snowman, and Christmas trees. We will cover basic needle-felting techniques, work on shading and realistic shadows, and learn how to mount and frame these wool gems. The finished projects […]
Clogging Basics Class
Event: Beginner foot percussion fun! Learn the basics of what is often called “the basic” in clogging, and what is regionally known as the Tennessee walking step. No previous experience necessary- just a willingness to have fun and try! Wear comfortable shoes and dress for movement. If you plan to wear taps, please bring a board to protect the floor. […]
Winter Carnival 2025
Event: Join us in the heart of Downtown Morganton for the Winter Carnival, ice carving and lighting of downtown! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and […]
Santa Claus Visits 2025
Event: Visit Santa on the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton! Santa will be working away in his workshop on the square, ready for visits! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant […]
Downtown Morganton Carriage Rides 2025
Event: Downtown Morganton will host carriage rides for the 2025 holiday season on select evenings in November and December. About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and […]
S&P Project – Live Music at Copper Penny
Live music with the S&P Project, 6 to 9 PM at Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory. Grab a lakeside table, enjoy dinner and drinks, and make it a fun night out with friends.
Gypsy: A Musical Fable
Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart and sophistication. Location: Old Rock School 400 […]
That Arena Rock Show – A Celebration of 70’s & 80’s Rock
Performance: That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy tribute to "Classic" Rock N' Roll. Performing legendary rockanthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, BonJovi, Guns N Roses to name a few! This show will take you on a trip back in time, turning every sized venue into an […]
Masterworks: Italian Inspirations
Event: A musical journey inspired by classical, romantic Italy, featuring works by Bach, Pärt, Sammartini, Haydn, and Mendelssohn. Featured artist Ashley Hall-Tighe, trumpet.
HANGMEN
Event: It’s 1965, and the death penalty has just been abolished in the United Kingdom. Naturally all of Oldham, northern England, wants to know what Harry, the second-best hangman in the country, has to say about it. As the news breaks, Harry’s pub is overrun with locals and reporters looking for a quote, until a visitor arrives with a darker […]
Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
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.
Newton-Conover Community Band Holiday Concert
Come enjoy the 2025 free Holiday Concert of the Newton-Conover Community Band, featuring both the Concert and Jazz Bands, performing musical selections of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years!
Gypsy: A Musical Fable
Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart and sophistication. Location: Old Rock School 400 […]
Line Dancing with Angie!
Event: Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed... Even those with two left feet!