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March 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 >

September 11, 2026 Friday Night Live Music - Disco Black 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 >

October 21, 2026 Preschool Story Time @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for stories, music, and movement. Books presented in this program are specifically selected for ages 3-5 years. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 13, 2026 Villain Over Heroes, Midnite Massacre, The White Horse & Taking November Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 Sunday, September 13th, Haggard Booking Presents: Villain Over Heroes (Mt Airy, NC Alt Metal) Midnite Massacre (Southern VA Shock Rock) The White Horse (Shelby, NC Metal) Taking November (Charlotte, NC Metalcore) Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of showDoors at 6pm, Show at 7pmAll Ages < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 22, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 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 >

October 18, 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 >

October 2, 2026 Watershed Science Sunset Tour Learn More Venue Info 571 Stutts Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM Join Catawba Riverkeeper for a sunset cruise on North Carolina’s largest reservoir! Enjoy the wind in your hair and gorgeous sunset views while you learn about water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and the history of Lake Norman and the Catawba-Wateree River Basin aboard our 12'x40' commercial boat. Watershed Science Sunset Tours are open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM. Tours last 2 hours and depart from Stutts Marina (571 Stutts Road) in Mooresville, NC. Not only will you have an incredible time exploring Lake Norman, but you can feel good knowing that your ticket purchase supports Catawba Riverkeeper’s mission to preserve, protect, and restore local waterways! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

March 5, 2027 Scrappers ECA Specialty Group Learn More GC Cooperative Extension Venue Info 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 1:00 PM 704-922-0301 The ECA Scrappers is a specialty group of Gaston County Extension & Community Association. Members of this group enjoy paper crafting - from community projects to personal projects. Visitors are always welcomed at this monthly meeting time - a little business discussed, plus lots of crafting. For more info: linda_minges@ncsu.edu or call 704.866.3607 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

March 15, 2027 LEGO® Club @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 11:45 AM 704-868-2164 Sharpen your creativity, fine motor, and problem solving skills while having fun building with LEGO®! This drop-in program is appropriate for Pre-K through Grade 5. All LEGO® will be provided. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8673 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 29, 2026 Dragons & Debauchery Book Club: October Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:30 PM Time: - 3:00 PM (704) 461-8060 Dungeons & Debauchery is a quarterly book club dedicated to exploring the newest releases in romantasy - where magical realms, daring quests, and slow-burn (or scorchingly steamy) romances collide. Each gathering features a custom specialty beverage inspired by the book’s world, along with a unique, themed bookmark and sticker. Join us for a fun night of fantastical worlds, spirited discussion, and fun surprises. . . where enchantment, creativity, and a touch of mischief come together!October's Debauchery:Captured by the Vampire Knight by A. N. PaytonNatalie has spent her life protecting her family—raising her sister and caring for her ailing father in a world ruled by vampires. But when a brutal raid destroys her village, she strikes a desperate bargain: her freedom in exchange for their lives. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 27, 2026 Grave Tales Horror Book Club Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 2:00 PM (704) 461-8060 The Grave Tales Book Club is an 18 horror fiction book club curated & moderated by Annelise Jancula, diving into the darkest and most unnerving corners of literature. This month's read: "Don't Let the Forest In" by CG DrewsClick on the button below to reserve your book! Pick up at Belmont Bookshop prior to the discussion. DISCLAIMERS: Please check trigger warnings on all books. It is safe to assume they will be touching on many tough subjects. Some may be easy to miss. Proceed with caution. Monthly attendance is not mandatory; you do not have to commit to anything. Join as you wish and discuss at your own will. Even if you weren't quite able to finish the book! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 1, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 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 >