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May 12, 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 >

March 12, 2027 PAWS AND READ - BOOK CLUB Learn More Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe Venue Info 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 2:00 PM 704-812-8417 Our book club is all about creating a welcoming space to connect, share perspectives, and explore stories together! Take some time to PAWS, READ, and MEET NEW FRIENDS! Starting in 2026, our book club will meet every SECOND THURSDAY of the month, 6:00 - 7:00pm. March 12th - Book Discussion on "Cat's People" by Tanya Guerrero. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 8, 2026 Karaoke Night Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:45 PM 704-616-0291 Karaoke every Thursday Night at 8pm. No Cover, All Ages$1 off Domestics$4 Applesauce Shots$5 Orange CreamsiclesNO COVERDoors open at 6pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 19, 2026 Welcoming Week 2026 Learn More Warlick Family YMCA Venue Info 2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 1:00 PM 704-830-9622 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

July 29, 2027 Music Bingo Learn More Traust Brewing Venue Info 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 833-566-5563 Every WednesdayCome party with DJ Trish at music bingo every Wednesday! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 30, 2026 Gaston Draws Portrait Sessions Learn More Gaston County Museum Venue Info 131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-922-7681 Gaston Draws: The Figure Series Join us for free figure drawing sessions in 2026! Museum Launching Free Figure Drawing Series *Image courtesy of artist Lisa Livengood, 2025 Dallas, NC – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions starting Wednesday, January 7, in the Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, 205 W. Main St., Dallas. “Gaston Draws: The Figure Series” is made possible by a grant from the Gaston Arts Council, with support from the North Carolina Arts Council. Sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required for each session, below: Adult Session Open Call Portrait Session “Figure drawing spans the entire history of humanity beginning with the earliest cave drawings in the Paleolithic era and becoming the foundation of artistic training in the Renaissance,” says Alexandrea Pizza, director of the Art & History Museum. “Some of the world’s most cherished works of art, such as Leonardo’s “Mona Lisa” and Michaelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” on the Sistine Chapel ceiling were born from years of the artists’ studying the human form through figure drawing, painting, and sculpting. Today, artists continue to study the human figure through the anatomy and movement of live models. Figure drawing remains one of the most historically important practices in the history of art,” she says. “Figure drawing sessions, unlike traditional art classes, are not instructor-led,” says Alexander Brooks, Community Engagement Manager for the Art & History Museum. “Participants focus on their own style, although a facilitator is on site to guide the models through poses and keep the session on schedule.” Three different options are offered throughout the series: Open Call, which is open to artists 13 and older and features clothed models; Adult, which is open to anyone 18 and older and features nude models; and Portrait, which is open to those 13 and older. “During the Open Call and Adult sessions, the models change poses on a timed schedule, either one, three or five minutes, prompted by the facilitator, while the models in the Portrait sessions maintain a single pose for the duration of the session,” Brooks explains. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend, must bring their own art supplies, and will be expected to sign a contract which outlines strict policies regarding model privacy and artist conduct. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 6:00-8:00 pm: Adult Sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of every month in 2026: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Open Call Sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of every month of 2026: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. Portrait Sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of every other month in 2026: February 25, April 29, June 24, August 26, October 28, December 30. For more information, please call the Museum at 704-922-7681 or visit the website at www.gastoncountymuseum.org. Admission to the Museum is free. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

June 24, 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 >

December 17, 2026 Toddler Time @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 5:50 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for stories, music, and movement. Books presented in this program are specifically selected for ages 1-3 years. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 2, 2026 Friday Night Music Live - Schafewood Learn More Confluence South Fork Venue Info 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-879-4175 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

May 27, 2027 Karaoke Night Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:45 PM 704-616-0291 Karaoke every Thursday Night at 8pm. No Cover, All Ages$1 off Domestics$4 Applesauce Shots$5 Orange CreamsiclesNO COVERDoors open at 6pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 12, 2026 Baby Storytime @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 5:50 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for Baby Storytime @ Main, a fun and engaging program featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and early learning activities designed for babies and their caregivers. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 15, 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 >