Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Lake Norman| Feb. 24-March 2
Friday, Feb. 24
Enjoy Live Music Fridays at Mac’s Speed Shop in Cornelius. Indie Alternative Rock artist Buster Jangle will be performing. Mac’s will also be offering drink specials for guests all night long. 6-8 p.m. 19601 Liverpool Pkwy., Cornelius, NC 28031.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Attend a free Black History Month celebration of the 50th anniversary of Smithville’s annexation by the town of Cornelius. The event, called “Smithville Was. Smithville Is. Smithville Will BE,” will include musical performances by Union Bethel AME Zion Church and Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church; a poetry reading by Maurice J. Norman; an art exhibit by John R. Miles III; a performance by Drums 4 Life; and children’s activities. Keynote speakers will be Ron Potts, Sammie Knox, Raquel Ramseur and Lisa Mayhew-Jones of the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition. Call for more details: 704-892-6031, extension 160. Free. Noon-2 p.m. at Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave.
Experience a Murder Mystery performance at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville. Unlike most other shows, the action will unfold all around you and guests could become part of the story. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. 215 N. Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115.
Celebrate the town of Huntersville at a party to mark 150 years of the community. There will be face painting, music, a balloon drop, special cakes and a photo booth. It’ll be at the Huntersville Recreation Center. 2-4 p.m. Free. 11836 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Sunday, Feb. 26
Catch some Sunday basketball on the Birkdale Village Big Screen. The 10x18 LED screen is out at the community area through October for residents to enjoy games, series and tournaments. Screenings are free for all visitors, and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Phoenix Suns vs. the Milwaukee Bucks game starts at 1 p.m., and the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Dallas Mavericks game starts at 3:30 p.m. 8712 Lindholm Drive, #202, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Support local Girl Scout troops by ordering Girl Scout cookies. Troops will be out at several different stores around the Lake Norman area this weekend. Click here to find out more about where you can get your favorite Thin Mints, Samoas and Trefoils in-person or online.
Monday, Feb. 27
Black History Month is coming to a close. Celebrate the last few days with Black History Bingo at David B. Waymer Recreation Center. This is the last Black History Month program of a month-long series in Huntersville. 2 p.m. Free. 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Try one of the new menu items at Link & Pin in Huntersville. The restaurant recently added three new lobster dishes: lobster tail, truffle lobster mac and cheese, and lobster bisque. Reservations can be made online. 9723 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078.
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Wednesday, March 1
Join Old Town Public House for a Jazz Jam. Every first and third Wednesday of the month, you can hear live jazz performances from Charlotte and Lake Norman artists. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Carolina Smash Truck, a food truck specializing in gourmet grilled cheese and Southern food, will also be there serving up meals from 5-9 p.m. RSVP for the show online. 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031.
Thursday, March 2
Stop and smell the roses, then make a bouquet at Bentley’s Flower Truck Pop-Up at Birkdale Village. You can choose as many flowers as you’d like to be wrapped up to take home. The truck also has three taps to serve up beer, cider and more. 4-8 p.m. 8712 Lindholm Drive, #202, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Enjoy a night of laughs with the Comedy Night Special at 158 on Main in Mooresville. Comedy Zone stars Brent Blakeney and Mimi Benfield will be on stage from 5-9 p.m. Tickets start at $10. 158 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115.