Charlotte's Blue Chip Jazz Band plays a Concert on the Green Sunday at 6 p.m. in downtown Davidson.

It’s reunion weekend at Davidson College, and the area is host to a pair of Saturday fund-raisers – the Loopy for a Cause 24-hour run for Batten’s Disease research, on the Davidson Village Green, and the Collier Lilly Ride 4 Life at Davidson College, to raise money and awareness for organ donation.  A new play festival opens this weekend at The Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius, featuring a collection of short plays called “Grave Comedies.” Rural Hill will be celebrating and re-enacting the wedding of the historic site’s founders on Saturday, and there’s a jazz Concert on the Green on Sunday.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. At right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “X-Men: First Class” opens, joining “The Hangover Part II,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” “Kung Fu Panda 2,” and “Bridesmaids.”

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

Davidson College Reunion Weekend, Davidson College Campus, Davidson – A celebration for the classes falling on every 5- and 10-year anniversary from the 5th to the 50th. There will be open houses, back-to-school classes and plenty of opportunities for reconnecting with former classmates. June 2-5. For the event schedule, visit Davidson College’s website. See also DavidsonNews.net‘s preview of the event, “Davidson alumni returning for Reunion 2011.”

RockBus Concert: Kenny Chesney, 5 p.m., Prohibition, 200 N. Tryon, Charlotte – Transportation to and from Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, a few cold ones on the way to Verizon, and drink specials at starting bar before and after the show. Check-in is from 5:00-5:45 at Prohibition and the bus pulls out at 6 p.m. sharp. Cost is $20 for RockBus only or $60 for RockBus and concert ticket.

Friday Friends – on Thursday, 5:45-7:45 p.m., Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St., Charlotte – Mecklenburg Ministries and Crossroads Charlotte invite you to the 4th annual Friday Friends networking event to engage with others, expand your circle of friends, and experience the exhibit- “Courage: The Carolina Story that Changed America.” Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Free and open to the public. RSVP by May 26 at www.meckmin.org or 704-565-5455.

Parenting Session, 6-8 p.m., Gethsemane Baptist Church, 565 Jetton St., Davidson – Hosted by the Gethsemane Women of Faith ministry for pregnant women or new mothers with children 2 years old or younger. There will be free diapers, baby products, prizes and lots of great information. Free. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the church office at 704-892-1635.

Lake Norman Rotary, 7:30 p.m., Northstone Country Club, 15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville – Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville. Guests are always welcomed.

Theater: Grave Comedies, 8 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – A 90-minute performance featuring seven short comedies set in a graveyard or funeral parlor. Runs June 2-12. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office at 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Davidson Merchants Meeting, 9 a.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Quarterly Merchants meeting. Included in the agenda: business license application and information, information about new websites and marketing materials, a presentation on merchant credit card processing by Todd Lotich from 5/3 Processing Solutions and a review of the budget.

Friday Live at the Factory, 5-11 p.m., NC Music Factory, 935 N. Graham St., Charlotte – Tonic will be playing this week’s Friday Live. Every Friday, rain or shine. Admission is $5. Details at www.ncmusicfactory.com.

LobsterFest, 6 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Inaugural LobsterFest Dinner to benefit the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.mooresvillesoupkitchen.com. For more information, contact Lisa Qualls at Lisa.qualls@53.com or call 704-906-5557.

Party on the Porch, 6:30-9 p.m., Campania Cafe & Trattoria, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Scotti Benge. Info: 704-987-5111.

Theater: Grave Comedies, 8 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – A 90-minute performance featuring seven short comedies set in a graveyard or funeral parlor. Runs June 2-12. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office at 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.

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

Live music at Kylie’s, 10 p.m., Kylie’s Sports Bar and Grill, 19607 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Big Sam. Info: 704-895-6944.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Heart of a Champion Day, Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Carolina Medical Center, 1200 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte – Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade student-athletes at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools will be receiving free general sports screenings, musculoskeletal checks and vision examinations. Registration closes at midnight on May 27 or when all spaces are filled. Visit www.heartofachampionday.org for more information.

Collier Lilly Ride 4 Life, 7 a.m., McMillan Building, Davidson College, Davidson – A recreational bike ride to honor the life of Collier Cobb Lilly and raise awareness and money for organ sharing. A 100K (62 miles), 50K (31 miles) and 15K (10 miles) route will be offered. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the ride starts at 8 a.m. Registration is $25 online and $30 on the day of the ride. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. and is included in the registration fee. For more information, visit www.collierlillyride4life.com.

Flapjack Fundraiser, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s, 137 Norman Station Boulevard, Mooresville – Fundraiser to benefit the bands of William A. Hough High School. Tickets are $8 each. Contact Lisa Hudson at lisa@ccrlaw.com or 980-721-4808 to purchase tickets.

Author Robert Whitlow, 9-11 a.m., Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Rd., Mooresville – Come hear best-selling Christian fiction author Robert Whitlow speak. He has written 11 novels, two of which have been made into movies: “The List” and “The Trial.” Coffee and bagels will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. For information, call 704-663-5659.

The Wedding of 1761, 11 a.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville – A reenactment of the wedding of the founders of Rural Hill. After the wedding will be a colonial celebration that will include hayrides, hearthcooking, traditional crafts, and more. Info: ruralhill.net.

24 Hour Loopy for a Cause, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., the Town Green, Main St. and Concord Rd., Davidson – Beginning June 4 and finishing on June 5, Davidson resident Jeff McGonnell plans to run for 24 hours to support Batten Disease Awareness Weekend. There will be live music, games and more. Details: http://loopy4acause.blogspot.com. See also our preview article, “He’ll run 24 hours on the green, for a good cause.”

Theater: “Of Marital Bliss”, 2 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – As a part of the new play festival that runs June 2-12 at the Warehouse, you are invited to the staged reading of this new, full-length play by NC playwright Todd Ford. Free. For information, visit warehousepac.com.

Corn Hole Tournament, 2 p.m., Lake Town Tavern, 19708-K W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Corn hole tournament to raise money for a friend diagnosed with Leukemia. Receive a “Supporting Leukemia” bracelet with a $2 donation. www.laketowntavern.com

Community Cookout, 5-8 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Presbyterian Church’s annual cookout. Hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade ice cream and more will be served. Bingo, games/prizes will be after dinner. Free for the community. For more information, call the church office at 704-892-5577.

Night of Notes, 6-10 p.m., Belk Theater, 130 North Tryon St., Charlotte – A 25th Anniversary celebration of the Charlotte Children’s Choir with special performances, silent and live auctions, raffles, heavy hor d’oeuvres and cash bar. Visit the Charlotte Children’s Choir website for more information.

Theater: “The Movie Notebook,” 8 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – As a part of the new play festival that runs June 2-12 at the Warehouse, you are invited to the staged reading of this new, full-length play by NC playwright Ann Maire Oliva. Free. For information, visit warehousepac.com.

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

Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Sean Marsh and the Charm City Sinners. Info: 704-799-0095.

Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 9:30 p.m., Amos’ at the Lake, 19501 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Slippery When Wet. Bon Jovi tribute band. Info: 704-895-6875.

Live music at Kylie’s, 10 p.m., Kylie’s Sports Bar and Grill, 19607 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Another Lost Year. Info: 704-895-6944.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main St. and Concord Rd., Davidson – Please schedule appointments through the church office (704-892-5641). Be sure to bring a photo ID with you. Donors will be celebrated with a brunch including made to order omelets.

24 Hour Loopy for a Cause, 10 a.m.-noon, the Town Green, Main St. and Concord Rd., Davidson – Beginning June 4 and finishing on June 5, Davidson resident Jeff McGonnell plans to run for 24 hours to support Batten Disease Awareness Weekend. There will be live music, games and more. Details: http://loopy4acause.blogspot.com. See also our preview article, “He’ll run 24 hours on the green, for a good cause.”

Murphy’s Dirty 30 Mud Volleyball, 1 p.m., Metrolina Expo Center, 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte – Enter to play the volleyball tournament that takes place in huge mud pits. All proceeds of the tournament go to fund Habitat for Humanity Homes in Charlotte. Details: www.habitatmudvolleyball.org.

Theater: Grave Comedies, 2 p.m., The Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – A ninety-minute performance featuring seven short comedies set in a graveyard or funeral parlor. Runs June 2-12. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservations may be made via email at tickets@warehousepac.com, box office at 704-619-0429 or online with paypal at warehousepac.com.

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – Featuring music by the Blue Chip Jazz Band. The event comes as Davidson Community Players prepare to open their production of “Ragtime.” Several actors will be in costume to sing numbers from “Ragtime” during the band’s first break at 6:45 p.m. Free. Details and season schedule: April 26, 2011, “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.”

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