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November 7, 2026 Wilderness First Aid Instruction Learn More Venue Info 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 3:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM Basic first-aid skills needed for wilderness adventures are taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience. This course includes Adult CPR training. Duration: 2 days Price: $400 Age: 16+ For more information and to register: https://whitewater.org/instruction/first-aid-wilderness-medicine/ < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 16, 2026 Gaston Draws Open Call 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 >

September 11, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 9:30 AM Time: - 10:15 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 5, 2027 HOMESCHOOL SKATE Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info Gastonia, NC, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 9:00 AM 704-864-7007 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 23, 2026 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic every Wednesday Night Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 1:00 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 >

September 30, 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 >

September 24, 2026 River Jam Run Club Learn More Whitewater Center Venue Info 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-391-3900 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

May 17, 2027 PASSPORT NOT REQUIRED...Just An Appetite Learn More Terra Mia in McAdenville Venue Info 129 Main St, McAdenville, NC 28101, USA 12:30 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-879-4023 You asked. Italy answered. 🇮🇹🍷Join us this Sunday, May 17th at 5:30PM for an unforgettable evening of handmade Italian cuisine and curated wine pairings designed to transport you straight to the heart of Italy. Every course tells a story. Every wine was chosen with intention. And every dish is rooted in the same traditions Rita Lizzi learned growing up in a small village in Italy. ✨ Tuna Arancini + Roma Rosso ✨ Handmade pasta + Nero D’Avola ✨ Pistachio Milanese + Barbera Duelilu ✨ Tiramisu Cake + SusumanielloThis isn’t just dinner. It’s a slow evening filled with wine, conversation, handmade food, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to linger a little longer. At Terra Mia, everything is made with passion, tradition, and love. Seats are limited—and this trip to Italy leaves Sunday evening.📍 Terra Mia McAdenville 🗓 Sunday, May 17 ⏰ 5:30PMCall to reserve your seats now before they’re gone. 704.879.4023 🍷 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

June 17, 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 9, 2026 Treehouse Story Time Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:30 AM (704) 461-8060 Join us for story time in the Treehouse! We offer weekly story time in our Treehouse reading nook. Complimentary and open to the public, it's hosted by Belmont Bookshop teammates or volunteers. Story Time usually lasts about 15-20 minutes, depending on the crowd. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 9, 2026 Cherryville YMCA Aim For Impact Clay Shoot Learn More Cherryville Family YMCA Venue Info 2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-445-9622 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 13, 2026 Barrel Bites 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 Barrel Bites will be serving delicious American and Peruvian inspired foods. We have smash burgers, Peruvian nachos, mac & cheese, and meatball subs. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >