“Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″ opens this weekend at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson and other area theaters.

We’ve got lots of choices this fall weekend in the Lake Norman area, from theater and food to a pair of 5K runs and a Greenway celebration. Tree lightings are planned in Concord and at Birkdale Village, and this weekend brings the two-day Fall Festival at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville. On Saturday night, Summit Coffee hosts its 2nd annual Twilight 5K, followed by a post-race festival in downtown Davidson.

Theater offerings include Davidson College’s production of “The Pride”) and Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre (“Into the Woods Jr.”). And it’s the final weekend for the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville. Food-related events include “United We Dine,” a daylong fundraiser at Cornelius restaurants Friday to benefit the United Way, Community School of Davidson’s Friday night Food Truck Rally to help mark the groundbreaking for a high school addition. Meanwhile, the Carolina Thread Trail celebrates its fifth anniversary and its 100th mile of developed trail with an event Saturday off Shearers Road in Davidson. Read on for more about those and other events this week.

Our Town Cinemas in Davidson has “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″ opening Thursday night, with a 10pm show. They’ll also have a “Twilight marathon on Thursday.” Also at Our Town Cinemas: “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Skyfall,” and “Argo.” Check the showtimes at right on this page.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15,

Theater: “Into the Woods Jr.,”, 7pm, Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company youth theater presents the musical “Into the Woods Jr.” with musci and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by James Lapine. The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” in Stephen Sondheim’s cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch – meet and interact on their journeys. This is a junior version of the Tony-award winning production. Performances Nov. 10, 11 and 17 at 1 pm, Nov. 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 4pm, and Nov. 15 and 16 at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

Theatre: “The Pride”, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, Barber Theatre – Davidson’s Department of Theatre presents “The Pride,” by Alexi Kaye Campbell. This three-character play contrasts the gay experience in London in 1958 and 2008. Runs Nov. 14-18. Wed.-Sat., Nov. 14-17, at 7:30, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Call the Davidson College Ticket Office at 704-894-2135 or visit http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Summit Songwriters Showcase, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Summit Songwriters Showcase, Charlotte Music Awards Folk Artist of the Year 2012 Marie Calabro, PJ Brunson, host Rob McHale and special guest and opening act Nashville Artist Shantell Ogden. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

Open mic night at Kadi Fit, 8:30pm-midnight, Kadi Fit Studios, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius – Bella Love host open mic night for musicians, comedians, poets. All ages, with coffee, wine, beer at the bar. To reserve a spot, contact Case Warnemunde at CWarnemunde@BellaLove.org or fill out the Open Mic sign-up list on the website: http://www.bellalovecharlotte.com/open-mic-night-registration/

FRIDAY, NOV. 16

United We Dine, All day – Cornelius restaurants will raise money for the United Way by donating a percentage of the day’s sales during breakfast, lunch or dinner. Participating restaurants are: Prosciutto’s Pizzeria & Pub, Tenders Fresh Food, Honeybaked Ham Cafe, Big Bite’Z Grill, Harvey’s in Cornelius, Brooklyn South, Galway Hooker, Mama’s Pizzeria , Gabi’s Coffee, and Santorinis.

Davidson Presbyterian BBQ, 10am to ??? Davidson Presbyterian Church, 214 Depot St., Davidson – Annual Davidson Presbyterian Church “Eastern Style” barbecue sale, $8 for a plate or 1 lb. Tickets call 704-892-4313 in advance.

Musical Interludes, 12:30pm, in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – “Musical Interludes” concert by Davidson music students performing repertoire they have mastered during the fall semester. Free. 704-894-2848.

“Davidson College,” by artist Nancy Marshburn. An exhibit of her work is up this month at Davidson Town Hall, and a reception with the artist is planned this Friday, Nov. 16, 5-7pm, open to the public.

Artist Nancy Marshburn reception, 5-7pm, Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Reception for the exhibit “Nancy Marshburn: Oils & Pastels,” on display this month at the town hall atrium gallery. Free.

Concord Tree Lighting and Fireworks, 5:30pm, Market and Union streets, downtown Concord – Annual tree lighting and fireworks, with children’s activities, trolley and carriage rides, family entertainment. Tree lighting is at 7:30, followed by fireworks. Also, visit the Art Walk from 6-9pm. Followed by free screening of the film “Snitch.” Free public parking 24 Spring Street SW, accessible from Spring Street or Corban Avenue. Info: ConcordNC.gov See also Concord Christmas Parade on Saturday.

CSD Food Truck Rally and groundbreaking, 6-9pm, Community School of Davidson High School parking lot, 404 Armour St., Davidson – CSD will celebrate the groundbreaking of a final building renovation with a food truck rally. Trucks include include Maki Taco, Papi Queso, and Turkey &, with dishes such as Coconut Curry Chicken Tacos, Wasabi Shrimp, Japanese Hibachi, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, Mac and Cheese with Carolina Pulled Pork and more. Proceeds go to the renovations. Also, student performances and tours of the planned 30,000 square foot renovation.

Theater: “Into the Woods Jr., 7pm, Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company youth theater presents the musical “Into the Woods Jr.” with musci and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by James Lapine. The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” in Stephen Sondheim’s cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch – meet and interact on their journeys. This is a junior version of the Tony-award winning production. Performances Nov. 10, 11 and 17 at 1 pm, Nov. 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 4pm, and Nov. 15 and 16 at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

Theater: “The Pride”, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, Barber Theatre – Davidson’s Department of Theatre presents “The Pride,” by Alexi Kaye Campbell. This three-character play contrasts the gay experience in London in 1958 and 2008. Runs Nov. 14-18. Wed.-Sat., Nov. 14-17, at 7:30, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Call the Davidson College Ticket Office at 704-894-2135 or visit http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

SATURDAY, NOV. 17

America Recycles Day/Document shredding event, 8am-noon, North Mecklenburg Recycling Center – The north Meck and other Mecklenburg County recycling centers will have professionals shredding household documents and collecting old electronics. The first 25 cars get giveaways. Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Huntersville Police Departments will be on hand to ensure safety and secure document destruction. Questions about what to bring? Email Nadine Ford at Nadine.Ford@mecklenburgcountync.gov See also: Huntersville.org

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 9am-noon, downtown Davidson, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmer’s Market winter market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs every other Saturday through April. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners of the Davidson Farmer’s Market.

Latta Plantation Fall Festival, 10am-4pm, Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville – The historic 19th century plantation will have harvest demonstrations, antique tractors, live music, and sales by local artists and vendors. A Farm Chores area will let kids milk the cow, gather eggs, try the water bucket relay, and join a kiddie tractor pull. Vendors welcome. Continues Sunday, 10-4. Info: ncheslak@lattaplantation.org or www.lattaplantation.org

Davidson Aglow meeting, 10am, Davidson United Methodist Church chapel, 304 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Aglow meeting with Gwen Campbell, AGLOW’s State Prayer Coordinator for North Carolina, sharing how to “Be Aglow and Burning With the Spirit!” Park at the main church parking lot, 233 S. Main St. Coffee and registration start at 9:40am, meeting at 10. Followed by lunch at Acropolis Café, Cornelius. Info: Call Linda at 704-968-1145, or visit www.aglow.org

Southern Conference Volleyball Championship, 10am to 10pm, Davidson College Belk Arena – 2012 Southern Conference women’s volleyball championship tournament. Davidson plays at 7pm vs. top-seeded Samford. Find more about the weekend tournament at SoConSports.com.

Carolina Thread Trail 5th birthday, 10-11am, West Branch Nature Preserve Trail, Davidson – The Carolina Thread Trail,, an evolving network of trails and natural areas in 15 NC and SC counties, will celebrate its fifth anniversary and its 100th mile by unveiling an artistic monument at the site in Davidson. Trail backers also will unveil a social media photo contest and offer nature hikes led by biologists Mark Stanback and David Grant of Davidson College. Free. Directional signs will point to the site, from the intersection of East Rocky River and Shearer roads. The trail entrance is near 18229 Shearer Road, Davidson. carolinathreadtrail.org

Farm stand at Kenton Place, 10am to 2pm, Kenton Drive, near Bruster’s Ice Cream, Kenton Place, Cornelius – Know Your Farms operates a farm stand with produce from local farms. For more info visit http://knowyourfarms.com/.

Carolina Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – Carolina Renaissance Festival, continues Saturdays and Sundays, 10-5:30, through Nov. 18. The festival is a combination renaissance-themed fair and artisan marketplace, with food (we love those turkey legs!), drink, rides, games, craft demonstrations, jousting, and shops. Rain or shine. Info: RenFestInfo.org or 877-896-5544 or 704-896-5544. Free parking. No pets.

Theater: “Into the Woods Jr.”, 1 and 4pm, Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company youth theater presents the musical “Into the Woods Jr.” with musci and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by James Lapine. The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” in Stephen Sondheim’s cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch – meet and interact on their journeys. This is a junior version of the Tony-award winning production. Performances Nov. 10, 11 and 17 at 1 pm, Nov. 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 4pm, and Nov. 15 and 16 at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

Davidson football vs. San Diego, 1 p.m., Richardson Stadium, Davidson College – Davidson football vs. San Diego. More info: www.davidsonwildcats.com

Concord Christmas Parade, 2:30pm, downtown Concord – 84th Annual Concord Christmas Parade. Info: cabarrusevents.org

Piano Studio Recital, 3pm, Davidson College, Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Hall – Davidson College’s final Piano Studio Recital of the semester, featuring the students of Artist Associates David Palmer and Cynthia Lawing. Free. Info: Davidson.edu.

Birkdale Tree Lighting, 5pm, Birkdale Village, Lindholm Drive and Birkdale Commons Drive, Huntersville – Annual Birkdale Village Tree Lighting, with a 34-foot tree, a visit from Santa Claus, and music by Hopewell High School Jazz Band. Prize giveaways from local merchants. Info: BirkdaleVillage.net

Summit Twilight 5K and Festival, 6 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Summit Coffee’s hosts its 2nd annual Twilight 5K run, benefiting Movember. It’s the final race in the shop’s 2012 twilight racing series. The after-dark race includes a stretch of the Kincaid Greenway in Davidson lit with 1,000 luminaria – candle-lit bags. With a post-race party at Summit Coffee. Sign up online at QueenCityTiming.com. See more information at SummitCoffee.com.

Theater: “The Pride”, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, Barber Theatre – Davidson’s Department of Theatre presents “The Pride,” by Alexi Kaye Campbell. This three-character play contrasts the gay experience in London in 1958 and 2008. Runs Nov. 14-18. Wed.-Sat., Nov. 14-17, at 7:30, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Call the Davidson College Ticket Office at 704-894-2135 or visit http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Davidson basketball vs. UW-Milwaukee, 8pm (7pm local time), Milwaukee, WI – Davidson men’s basketball vs. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: TBA. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

Sydney Shepherd at Birdsnest, 9pm, The Birdsnest, 102B S Main St., Davidson – The Birdsnest presents Sydney Shepherd, NC singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist. She is a classically trained vocalist and cellist and has picked up the banjo, dulcimer, guitar, piano, dulcijo, and Celtic harp. Currently attending the UNC School of the Arts BFA Drama Program, her first EP of original songs, “Gypsy Life,” was recorded and released this summer. Tickets $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. A portion of each ticket goes to Habitat for Humanity. Advance tickets available at davidsonncmusic@hotmail.com or 704-990-NEST (6378).

SUNDAY, NOV. 18

Latta Plantation Fall Festival, 10am-4pm, Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville – The historic 19th century plantation will have harvest demonstrations, antique tractors, live music, and sales by local artists and vendors. A Farm Chores area will let kids milk the cow, gather eggs, try the water bucket relay, and join a kiddie tractor pull. Vendors welcome. Also Saturday, 10-4. Info: ncheslak@lattaplantation.org or www.lattaplantation.org

Carolina Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – Carolina Renaissance Festival, continues Saturdays and Sundays, 10-5:30, through Nov. 18. The festival is a combination renaissance-themed fair and artisan marketplace, with food (we love those turkey legs!), drink, rides, games, craft demonstrations, jousting, and shops. Rain or shine. Info: RenFestInfo.org or 877-896-5544 or 704-896-5544. Free parking. No pets.

Hopewell Presbyterian Church anniversary, 11 a.m. Nov. 18, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beaties Ford Road, Huntersville. Hopewell Presbyterian Church continues the year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary with a worship service. Guest speakers are John and Patsy Todd. Information: Visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.com.

Theater: “Into the Woods Jr.”, 4pm, Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company youth theater presents the musical “Into the Woods Jr.” with musci and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by James Lapine. The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” in Stephen Sondheim’s cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch – meet and interact on their journeys. This is a junior version of the Tony-award winning production. Performances Nov. 10, 11 and 17 at 1 pm, Nov. 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 4pm, and Nov. 15 and 16 at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

Torah comes to Temple Or Olam, 2pm, McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord – Temple Or Olam of Cabarrus County welcomes its second Torah Scroll with a program on the history and traditions of the Torah by scribe Neil Yerman. Admission: $10 donation to the Temple Or Olam Torah Fund.

Theater: “The Pride”, 2 p.m., Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center, Barber Theatre – Davidson’s Department of Theatre presents “The Pride,” by Alexi Kaye Campbell. This three-character play contrasts the gay experience in London in 1958 and 2008. Runs Nov. 14-18. Wed.-Sat., Nov. 14-17, at 7:30, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Call the Davidson College Ticket Office at 704-894-2135 or visit http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Southern Conference Volleyball Championship, 2 to 7pm, Davidson College Belk Arena – 2012 Southern Conference women’s volleyball championship tournament. Find more about the weekend tournament at SoConSports.com.

Davidson Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 5-6pm, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson – Davidson’s various faith community’s invited all to the annual townwide Interfaith Thanksgiving service. An offering will be collected for Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center’s Capital Campaign (www.dc-childcare.org). Open to all.

MONDAY, NOV. 19

Southern Conference Volleyball final, 6pm, Davidson College Belk Arena – 2012 Southern Conference women’s volleyball championship game. Find more about the weekend tournament at SoConSports.com.

Davidson Concert Choir, 7:30pm, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College – Davidson College Concert Choir, a student and staff group led by Christopher Gilliam, performs classics with the Davidson Pro Arte Orchestra and professional soloists. Program includes Constant Lambert’s Rio Grande, Vaughan Williams’s Serenade to Music and Corigliano’s Fern Hill. For tickets, call the Union Ticket Office at 704-894-2135 or visit davidson.edu/tickets.

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