The BackBeat performs Sunday on the Davidson Village Green.

Trivia night, a Beatles’ tribute Concert on the Green, an Italian wine and food night, and a stage production of “12 Angry Jurors” are just a few of the things happening this week in and around town. Also on the schedule: library events, a summer NASCAR night, a Thursday Night Flight happy hour at the Carolina Raptor Center, a Navy Seals swim across Lake Norman, and the annual Lake Norman YMCA Kids’ Triathlon. Read on for details and more listings. Read the full story

I hope everyone stayed dry this weekend. However, keep your raincoats handy as the rain continues for a few days, and lucky for you we have a calendar full of things to do – out of the rain. Later this week when the weather clears, you can head outdoors again and enjoy River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center, Global Rallycross at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday Night Flights at the Carolina Raptor Center and outdoor movies and music. Until then, we have library events, local meetings, a baseball reunion at Davidson’s McEver Field , live music, indoor flicks, and of course, shag lessons! Read on for details. Read the full story

Saturday night at the Brown family farm.

Is it Christmas in July? No. It is better than that – it’s Barnstock in Huntersville, River Jam at the US Whitewater Center, and “Unnecessary Farce” on stage at Hough High. And, we’re not done. This weekend’s calendar will keep you busy from sun-up on Saturday to sundown on Sunday. We live in a great area, and as you read on, you will see why. Read the full story

Thursday will be another Open Mic Night at Kadi Fit in Cornelius. Here’s a shot from last year. (Serge Skiba photo)

Who would think that a mid-summer week could be packed so full? We would! Take your pick, because this week has endless options for you. You may find yourself at the NASCAR Hall of Fame as their Summer Driver Tuesdays kick off. Maybe you’ll be headed to W.A. Hough High School to for the Davidson Community Players’ hilarious production of “Unnecessary Farce.”

The Davidson public library offers several events for adults and kids. Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse will host a wine pairing dinner. There’s an open mic night at Kadi Fit in downtown Cornelius and Historic Rural Hill invites you to their 2014 Food Truck Rally. Saturday  brings the 2014 edition of outdoor music fest BarnStock in Huntersville. How about a Shag Lesson? Yes, I said “Shag Lesson.” Read on for details and more events  – from music to movies to meetings. Read the full story

Welcome the weekend neighbors and friends! Our weekend calendar screams diversity this Saturday and Sunday. Whether it’s a barbecue or a farmer’s market, jazz or the blues, Shakespeare or comedy, we have something for all this July weekend. Read the full story

Watch “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2″ outdoors at Kenton Place on Wednesday, thanks to Cornelius PARC.

Hope everyone has gotten some much-needed rest after this past holiday weekend! You’ll need it for this week’s schedule of meetings, movies, music and more across the Lake Norman area. This week’s calendar features everything from town board meetings in both Davidson and Cornelius to indoor and outdoor movies, an art crawl, a food truck  and a musical tribute to Pete Seeger. How about attending a ribbon cutting or an outdoor concert? Read on for details. Read the full story