“Lend me a Tenor,” a fast-paced comedy set in 1934 about how a Dear John letter goes very, very wrong will open Thursday at the Davidson College’s Duke Family Performance Hall.

Kevin Roberge (left) is tenor Tito Morrelli and Matt Merrell is Max in “Lend Me a Tenor,” opening tonight. (David Boraks photo)

Expect lots of plot twists, double entendres, and laughs. Davidson Community Players will be performing the show through Aug. 3.

Also this weekend, Kate Minogue will hold her final concert at Summit, Ben & Jerry’s will host a movie night and pet party, and don’t forget the farmer’s market.

Weekend of July 24-27

“Lend Me a Tenor,” a comedy by Davidson Community Players, opens Thursday night at the Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall. For tickets, call 704-892-7918 or 704-372-1000, or purchase online at www.carolinatix.org. Details: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or 704-892-7953. Shows are July 24-26 and July 31 to Aug. 2 at 8 p.m., Aug. 3 matinee at 2 p.m.

Ben & Jerry’s free summer movie series continues with “Shrek the Third” Friday at 7 p.m. in the scoop shop parking lot. The evening features Ben & Jerry’s trivia, movie trivia, name-that-tune contests and prizes. Festivities begin at 7, movie starts at dusk. Free, but bring a canned food donation for Loaves & Fishes pantry. Details: 704-892-0604. Future movies Aug. 11 (”Cars”), Aug. 25 (”National Treasure”), Aug. 26 (”The Water Horse”), Aug. 28 (”Finding Nemo”), Aug. 29 (”Monsters Inc”).

The new Davidson Farmers Market will continue Saturday, 8 a.m. – noon, offering shoppers fresh local produce and meats, baked items, flowers and more. This weekend will feature the Lake Norman Jam, which is open to all interested musicians. The market is held near Town Hall.

Ben & Jerry’s will host a Pet Party, to raise money and awareness for the Adkins Pet Center in Lincolnton Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ben & Jerry’s will donated 20 percent of sales during the event to support the center’s pet rescue efforts. Dogs and puppies from the center will be on hand, and information will be available about adoption. Co-sponsored by Ben & Jerry’s and Davidson Pet Sitters.

Summit Coffee will be saying goodbye to friend, barrista and musician Kate Minogue, who is about to move to Boston. As the Summit website says of Ms. Minogue: “Over the past several years, she has emerged as a wonderful songwriter and performer and an integral part of the local music culture.” Ms. Minogue will perform one final concert on the Summit stage, 8-11 p.m. Saturday. She will be joined by fellow musician friends Kelley Gardner, Billy Jones, June Benfield and Tim Helfrich.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• MONDAY, JULY 28, noon, Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Lunch & A Movie program featuring “James and the Giant Peach,” 79 mins. For all ages. Free. Details: 704-892-8557.
• FRIDAY, AUG. 1, and SATURDAY, AUG. 2, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Beth Shalom of Lake Norman inaugurates its new residence at St. Alban’s with a series of events. Fri., 6:15 p.m., Hawaiian Shirt Night Shabbat service followed by catered dinner. Sat., 9 a.m., adult and children’s services followed by Kiddush luncheon. Sat. 8 p.m., adult education. For reservations (by July 30) or more information, RSVP@BSLKN.org. More information on the web: www.bslkn.org.
• FRIDAY, AUG. 1, 11 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – “Breaking Dawn” lock-in, an overnight reading program for fans of the “Twilight” series. For teens, middle-school and high school students. To register: 704-892-8557.
• SATURDAY, AUG. 2, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring Dry Fork Ramblers. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577.
• SUNDAY, AUG. 3, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents another Concert on the Green, with The Startdusters Swing Band. Free. Bring a picnic: this week’s award will be for “silliest picnic.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org
• FRIDAY, AUG. 8, 7-9 p.m., home of Rev. Brenda Tapia, 101 Mallard Court – Dinner and a book with the Rev. Brenda Tapia and Ruth Pittard. They’ll lead a discussion of “The Shack” by William P. Young, and serve a home-cooked dinner. A $20 charge will cover dinner and dessert; please RSVP to Brenda by Aug. 5 at 704-892-8926. Bring your copy of the book to the discussion. Limited to the first 8 people who register.
• SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring the “Prograssive Y’allternative” sounds of local bluegrass band Moonshine Racers. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577.
• SATURDAY, AUG. 16, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring Southern Junction. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577
• SATURDAY, AUG. 23, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21250 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – “Bluegrass Concert Saturdays” series featuring local bluegrass band Davidson Express. Admission free, donations accepted. Food and beverages available. Details: 704-892-5577
• SUNDAY, AUG. 24, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents another Concert on the Green with The Bad Daddies. Free. Picnic theme: “funkiest picnic.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org
• SATURDAY, AUG. 30, 7:30 p.m., and SUNDAY, AUG. 31, 2 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – annual Family Vaudeville Extravaganza, emceed by The Great Fettucini (Steve Langley of Huntersville) and including juggler Michael Karras, Japanese diabolo master Tempei, comedy magician Chris Hannibal and silent comic “Mr. Robb” Zeiser. Saturday night’s show is part of the 19th annual Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival on the Village Green that morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets to the Family Vaudeville Extravaganza are $5, available online anytime at www.davidson.edu/tickets or beginning Aug. 21 by phone at 704-894-2135.
• SUNDAY, SEPT 7, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Concert on the Green, with the hometown bluegrass band Davidson Express. Free. Bring a picnic – they’ll give an award for “most colorful.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org.
• SUNDAY, SEPT. 21, 4 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. – “Gospels and Spirituals” concert with performances by the Adult and Youth Music Ministries of the church. Followed by an ice cream social in the Fellowship Hall. Donations accepted, with proceeds benefiting a new “Music Academy” outreach program for children in the Lake Norman area. More information is available by calling Kevin Turner, director of music and worship, 704-892-8277, ext. 281, or by email at kturner@davidsonumc.org.
• SUNDAY, SEPT. 21, 6-8 p.m., Village Green – Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Band play the season’s finale Concert on the Green. Free. Bring a picnic: they’ll have a contest for “most collegiate.” Details: www.downtowndavidson.org
• SATURDAY, SEPT. 27, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Village Green – Davidson Garden Club sale, with plants, attic treasures, and baked goods.

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