There’s a fun weekend ahead in and around Davidson, from Thursday’s opening of Davidson Community Players’ “Oklahoma!” to the first in a new series of Friday night Concerts on the Green, with the R&B/dance band Rough Draft.

The Davidson Farmers Market returns Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, and again this week, the market will include a “Shoes of Hope” shoe collection drive. Bring a pair of new children’s sized shoes. They’ll be distributed through Ada Jenkins Center in July.

Our Town Cinemas opens “Toy Story 3″ on two screens, as well as “Letters to Juliet,” which theater officials says has been one of the top requests among their moviegoers lately. (Showtimes at right.)

Details on those and other events below. See also our clickable day-by-day calendar at right.

The State Games of North Carolina open Friday, with competitions in a variety of Olympic sports at venues in Charlotte and north Mecklenburg. See our June 15 news item for details.

OKLAHOMA!

Theater: “Oklahoma!” June 17-26, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson Community Players’ production “Oklahoma!” Cassandra Wood and Jack Stevenson have the leads in this 1943 musical favorite. Shows are Thursday to Saturday, June 17-19, and June 24-26, at 8 p.m. with additional matinee performances on Sunday, June 20, and Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets $15-$22. For reservations, call 704-892-7918 or go online to www.carolinatix.org. Recommended for Ages 8 and Up. Read more in our June 3 Theater News column preview, “Players will take you to ‘Oklahoma!’ June 17-26″

THURSDAY

Business After Hours, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Kilted Buffalo, Birkdale Village – Lake Norman Chamber business after hours networking event. Details on the chamber website.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Songwriters in the Round, with Steve Pelland and Marie Reid, hosted by Rob McHale. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY

USA vs. Slovenia, 10 a.m., Our Town Cinemas, Sadler Square, Davidson – Watch the USA vs. Slovenia World Cup soccer match on the big screen in high definition. Organized by Pat Millen of Davidson. No RSVP necessary – first come first served, max. 80 people. Doors open at 9:30. Admission: $10

Friday night Concert on the Green, 6-9 p.m., Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Downtown Davidson Concert on the Green with Rough Draft a variety/R&B/dance band that plays the “hits of yesterday and today.” Free. See the season schedule and details: www.davidsonnews.net/guide/

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: New Orleans-based band Mohican Scouts, which got its start at Davidson College. The band features Parker Hobson on vocals and guitars and Rebecca Crenshaw on violin. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at Campania Cafe, 6:30 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St. – Live music Party on the Porch with Scotti Benge. Campania has full outdoor table service and its Trattoria dinner menu.

SATURDAY

Davidson Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Weekly Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Open every Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Shoe donation drive at the Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, at Davidson Farmers Market, next to Town Hall, Main Street – Shoes of Hope Back to School Program will continue the mission of Samaritan’s Feet to bring a life-changing message of compassion and hope to impoverished youth in North Carolina and around the world by individually washing their feet and giving them a new pair of athletic shoes and socks. Samaritan’s Feet will be partnering with Ada Jenkins Center in July to serve children in our community. But they need to collect they shoes now! Bring a pair of new children’s sized athletic shoes, or make a cash donation at the market. This profound act of servant leadership will enable the child to participate in sports and other physical activities. (More info: www.samaritansfeet.org)

Gardening and composting day, 1-3 p.m., Duke Energy McGuire Nuclear Station, EnergyExplorium, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road, off N.C. 73, Huntersville – Free gardening and composting “Super Saturday” event. The event will feature composting demonstrations, a presentation on organic gardening, instruction on how to make a butterfly garden and more. All families will receive a packet of information and a goodie bag. Guests will also have the opportunity to watch a movie on butterflies and moths, walk the EnergyExplorium’s nature trail and participate in a make-your-own-butterfly activity. Details: 1-800-777-0003.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.

SUNDAY