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January 13, 2027 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-616-0291 Join us for an exciting week of entertainment every Wednesday and Thursday! On Wednesdays, we host our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic, welcoming all performers—from singers and musicians to comedians and poets. This no-cover event starts at 7pm (with doors opening at 6pm) and features a sign-up sheet at the bar. Then, kick off your weekend early on Thursdays with our Fun Night, featuring Trivia from 7pm to 9pm with Kim Falls, followed by lively Karaoke with Wild Tyme Entertainment from 9pm until midnight or later. Enjoy great drink specials, including $1 off domestics and $4 Applesauce Shots. Doors open at 6pm for this no-cover night as well! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 12, 2026 Praise Cheeses Food Truck Learn More Veronét Vineyards And Winery Venue Info 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM info@veronetwine.com An amazing food truck that serves an assortment of grilled cheeses, soups, salads, and sharables. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 10, 2026 Toddler Time Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 8:50 AM 704-868-2164 Toddler Time at the Gastonia Library Main Branch is for children 3 and under Join us for stories, songs and an interactive fun time! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 13, 2027 Wicks and Wine - Candle Making Workshop Learn More Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe Venue Info 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-812-8417 More info to come. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 27, 2026 2026 Farmers Market Learn More Belmont Farmers Market Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 9:00 AM Contact via FB Whether you’re stocking up on farm-fresh ingredients, discovering handmade treasures, or enjoying time with friends and neighbors, the Belmont Farmers Market at Stowe Park is a welcoming downtown tradition that celebrates local flavor, community connection, and small businesses in the heart of Belmont. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 17, 2027 Mardi Gras Learn More The Lodge Tavern & Tap Venue Info 101 Kenwood St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-461-8044 Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 1, 2026 A Night of Artistic Renewal: Hope, Healing, & Triumph Learn More Venue Info Stage Door Theater, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA 10:30 AM Time: - Celebrate the fifth anniversary of A Night of Artistic Renewal as it returns to Booth Playhouse for one special performance on Sunday, November 1, 2026. This year’s theme, Hope, Healing & Triumph, explores the power of creativity and human connection through live music, dance, poetry, visual art, song, and storytelling. Produced by award-winning poet and arts advocate Dionne Hunter, the production features an exceptional lineup of nationally acclaimed artists with deep Charlotte roots. Experience an inspiring afternoon celebrating the hope, healing, and triumph that emerge when creativity brings us together. ASL interpretation will be provided. Reserve your seats now. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

March 19, 2027 DISNEY DAY STROLL & ROLL HUDSON Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info Gastonia, NC, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-864-7007 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 15, 2026 Books on Broadway: The Great Gatsby Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM (704) 461-8060 A collaborative book club with Blumenthal Arts! Explore the joy of performative arts with our newest book club, Books on Broadway, where we have partnered with Blumenthal Performing Arts to bring book club and live theater together. Each season, we select a handful of book inspired Broadway productions from our friends at Blumenthal. Then, we read the book and before each show, we meet for book club at Blumenthal Arts to discuss our thoughts before attending the production together with discounted tickets and a one-of-a-kind experience!Please note that tickets to this book club are non-refundable. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 15, 2026 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-616-0291 Every Wednesday we host our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. Our Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians. Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 11, 2026 Roost & Roots Bonsai Workshop Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-616-0291 ROOST & ROOTS — Bonsai Workshop at The RoosterJoin Hector’s Garden at The Rooster in Downtown Gastonia for a fun, hands-on introduction to the art of bonsai!October 11th | 6:00–8:00 PM The Rooster | Downtown Gastonia, NC $50 per personSIGN UP: hectorsgardens.com/eventsNo previous bonsai experience is necessary. Josh & Hector will guide you through the fundamentals of bonsai, including its history, pruning, wiring, shaping, styling, and proper at-home care. Your $50 ticket includes:6–8 year old established Blue Pacific JuniperBonsai pruning scissors — yours to keepBonsai potPremium Akadama bonsai soil15–20 minute bonsai history & fundamentals lessonPruning instructionHands-on wiring and shaping techniquesAt-home bonsai care instructionHands-on guidance throughout the workshopYou'll leave with your own personally styled bonsai, your pruning scissors, and the knowledge needed to continue caring for and developing your tree at home. Come ready to learn, create, meet some great people, and enjoy the experience!Limited seating available. Advance registration is required. Presented by Hector’s Garden × The Rooster — Live and Local🌱 Live & Let Grow. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

May 17, 2027 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-616-0291 Every Wednesday we host our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. Our Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians. Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >