Thursday is “Don’t Drive Day” when local drivers can improve Charlotte air quality by using public transportation,
walking, or biking, or even telecommuting. This weekend is the last for the run of Warehouse Performing Arts Center’s popular play, “Fast Trip to Omaha.” There are performances each day, to see the show before it ends. The Rusty Knox Band will also be playing twice, on Friday at Prosciutto’s restaurant, and Saturday at The Wine Cellar. The weekly Davidson Farmers Market will run on Saturday, so visit to get some fresh, local produce or baked goods. Our Town Cinemas will open a new movie on Friday, “The Other Guys.” This action comedy stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as two New York City detectives who take on a case to try and imitate the best cops in the city, but which might be too much for them to handle.
Details on those and other weekend events below, or in our clickable day-by-day calendar at right.
THURSDAY
“Don’t Drive Day,” all day – Charlotte Area Transit System, NC Air Awareness and other regional partners are promoting today as “Don’t Drive Day.”. With the Charlotte area in violation of federal air quality standards, they suggest taking a bus, vanpool, train or bicycle to work or even telecommuting for the day. Register at www.dontdriveday.org on Aug. 5 or enter by phone, 704-336-7433.
Story Time at Main Street Books, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Story Time for kids 5 and under. Free. 704-892-6841
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and August 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by e-mailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at 704-619-0429.
FRIDAY
Cornelius Farmers Market, 5-8 p.m., around the Gazebo, Jetton Village, off Old Jetton Road – The recently opened Cornelius Farmers Market offers seafood and fish, cheese, Old World Planters, potted plants, crafts, and jams and other home-canned goods each Friday afternoon.
Rusty Knox Band at Prosciutto’s, 8 p.m., Prosciutto’s restaurant, Shops on the Green, Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius – Live music with Rusty Knox Band
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and August 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.
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.
Writers workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Farm at Weathers Creek, 1170 Shinville Rd., Cleveland, Iredell County – Summer writing workshop with Zelda Lockhart, “Write It and Publish It.” She is the author of “Fifth Born,” “Fifth Born II,” and “Cold Running Creek” and is the 2010 Piedmont Laureate. Class is limited to 15. Details: http://www.weatherscreek.net/writers.html.
Bluegrass Concert- Homeward Bound, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave at Church Street – The Cornelius Presbyterian Church will host the Homeward Bound Band as part of their Bluegrass Concert Saturdays in August. The concert is free, although donations are accepted. For more information, and a complete listing of Saturday performers, see www.corneliuspcusa.org.
Live Music at The Wine Cellar, 8 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Blvd., off West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius – Live music with Rusty Knox Band.
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and August 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.
SUNDAY
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 2 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and August 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.
