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Join us for Clone of Cherryville YMCA Aim For Impact Clay Shoot at Gaston County Family YMCA in Belmont ,2026-10-09 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 9, 2026 Clone of 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 Join us for the Cherryville YMCA Aim For Impact Clay Shoot, a thrilling event designed to bring together community members for a day of outdoor fun while supporting a great cause. This event, which will also include a clone event to expand participation, features competitive clay shooting and aims to raise funds for the YMCA's impactful programs. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or new to the sport, come out and make a difference in our community! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for ADULT SKATE-GASTONIA at Kate's Skating Rinks - Gastonia and Indian Trail in Belmont ,2026-09-04 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 4, 2026 ADULT SKATE-GASTONIA Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 4:00 PM Time: - 7:00 PM 704-864-7007 Friday nights are for Shuffle Skate at Kate’s in Gastonia! From 8–11 PM, roll to the best jams from the 80s, 90s & 2000s with our live DJs every week. Admission: $12 | Skate Rental: $5 Ages 18+ only with valid ID & signed waiver < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Crochet Class - Shamrock Coaster set at Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe in Belmont ,2027-03-04 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. March 4, 2027 Crochet Class - Shamrock Coaster set Learn More Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe Venue Info 508 Beaty Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-812-8417 St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate than by crocheting your very own set of shamrock coasters? In this class, all supplies are provided to create two festive coasters. Crochet knowledge and prior experience is recommended for this class. Come get creative and add a handmade touch of luck to your home! Reserve your seat now. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for TRIVIA at Traust Brewing in Belmont ,2027-07-14 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. July 14, 2027 TRIVIA 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 Join us for DJ Trivia! General trivia questions where every song is a subtle hint! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Welcoming Week 2026 at Gaston County Family YMCA in Belmont ,2026-09-17 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 17, 2026 Welcoming Week 2026 Learn More Warlick Family YMCA Venue Info 2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM 704-830-9622 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Board Game Night at Belmont Bookshop in Belmont ,2026-11-19 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 19, 2026 Board Game Night Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM (704) 461-8060 Looking for a fun, low-key way to spend a Thursday evening? Board Game Night at Belmont Bookshop takes place on the third Thursday of every month from 6–8 p.m. and welcomes players of all experience levels. Whether you’re a longtime board game fan or just looking to try something new, this monthly gathering offers a relaxed, social atmosphere centered around community and play. Located in the heart of Belmont , the Bookshop is just steps away from downtown shops, restaurants, and dessert spots—making it easy to turn game night into a full evening out. Visitors looking for details about Board Game Night or other events hosted by Belmont Bookshop are encouraged to check the Bookshop’s website for the most up-to-date information. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Charlotte Blues Society Presents: Mojo Stomp at The Rooster in Belmont ,2027-04-17 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. April 17, 2027 Charlotte Blues Society Presents: Mojo Stomp Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:00 PM 704-616-0291 The Rooster has partnered with Charlotte Blues Society for a monthly residency on the 3rd Friday of each month, featuring Blues artists in the Carolina's Blues community. In April, we welcome Salisbury-based Mojo Stomp with Bazz the Granddude and Good Sports!Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. All Ages. General Admission, standing room, tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Guaranteed seating tickets are $25 in advance, these are the only way to guarantee a seat at one of our tables. Mojo Stomp was Charlotte Blues Society's 2026 International Blues Challenge band winner and performed at the Southern Resonance Roots Festival. Mojo Stomp is a trio formed in 2021, known for their raw blues rock sound and energetic live performances. Fronted by Chad Butler on guitar and vocals, whose gritty style was inspired by blues legends like John Lee Hooker, Junior Kimbrough, and Lightning Hopkins. The band blends deep blues roots with modern rock energy. Scott Stewart drives the rhythm with dynamic, high-energy drumming, while Jeremy Surratt anchors the groove on bass completing a rhythm section with roots in both rock and jazz. Improvisation is the heart of Mojo Stomp shows, offering new twists and turns at every show. Their debut album, When The Dust Settles (April 2023) , captures the same raw edge delivering an authentic blues rock experience. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Open Studio at A Little Bit of Art in Belmont ,2026-09-06 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 6, 2026 Open Studio Learn More A Little Bit of Art Venue Info 900 S Fork Village Dr g3, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 12:30 PM 704-476-9882 Discover your creative side at A Little Bit of Art in beautiful Belmont! Open Studio is the perfect chance to relax, unwind, and create at your own pace. Whether you’re painting ceramics, canvas, or wood projects, making candles, or exploring other artistic mediums, there’s something fun for everyone—no experience needed. Walk-ins are welcome, and friendly instructors are available to guide you every step of the way. Grab your friends, bring your creativity, and enjoy a fun, inspiring atmosphere where you can make your own masterpiece. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for DISNEY DAY STROLL & ROLL HUDSON at Kate's Skating Rinks - Gastonia and Indian Trail in Belmont ,2026-12-11 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. December 11, 2026 DISNEY DAY STROLL & ROLL HUDSON Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-864-7007 Join us for the Disney Day Stroll & Roll in Hudson, where you can enjoy a fun-filled Friday morning accompanied by your favorite Disney hits! Bring your skates, scooters, trikes, and strollers to participate in this exciting event. For just $5, admission includes skate rental, skate mates, and access to a play gym for children under the height requirement. Don't miss out on a magical day of music and movement! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Gaston Draws Adult Sessions at Gaston County Museum in Belmont ,2026-09-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 2, 2026 Gaston Draws Adult 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 >

Join us for Gaston Draws Open Call Sessions at Gaston County Museum in Belmont ,2026-11-18 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 18, 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 >

Join us for Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-10-23 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 23, 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 >