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Join us for Botanicals & Brushstrokes at Traust Brewing in Belmont ,2026-09-20 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 20, 2026 Botanicals & Brushstrokes Learn More Traust Brewing Venue Info 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 1:00 PM 833-566-5563 Plant inspired paint & sip! tickets:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2W982Q1B54X/checkout/QDGD7HXZE26LUFBADXHQYDJR < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Opening Keynote: Steve Sheinkin & Maurice Ashley at Belmont Bookshop in Belmont ,2026-09-05 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 5, 2026 Opening Keynote: Steve Sheinkin & Maurice Ashley Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 6:30 AM (704) 461-8060 Belmont Bookshop's 2nd Annual Literary Festival returns to Belmont, NC on September 5th, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend) . Join us for a holiday weekend of Family Entertainment, Author Conversations, Chess Tournament, Live Theater Performances, and more!BECOME A SPONSOR!OPENING KEYNOTE WITH STEVE SHEINKIN & MAURICE ASHLEYThe opening keynote is a free event to attend with an RSVP for all festival guests. Steve Sheinkin is the acclaimed author of fast-paced, cinematic nonfiction histories, including Diamond Fever!, Fallout, Undefeated, Born to Fly, The Port Chicago 50, and Bomb. He is also the co-author, with Ruta Sepetys, of the New York Times bestselling middle grade novel, The Bletchley Riddle. His accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal and Honor, and three National Book Award finalist honors. He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with his wife and two children. Maurice Ashley is a chess grandmaster, a three time national championship coach, an author, and a world-renowned commentator for some of the game’s biggest matches. In 1999, he earned the title of grandmaster, making him the first African American in chess history to do so, and in 2016 he was inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame. He lives in Florida. ABOUT THE BOOKThe hopes of humanity rest on the shoulders of one chess player in this true graphic novel about the epic chess match between a human and a super computer, by bestselling author Steve Sheinkin, Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, and award-winning comics artist Thien Pham. It’s May 1997 in Manhattan, New York. World champion Garry Kasparov is about to begin a six-game match against Deep Blue, the cutting-edge super computer developed by a team of visionaries at IBM. No machine has ever defeated a chess champion in a multi-game match. If it happens, it will be a major turning point in human history. It will be, as Newsweek declares on its cover, “the Brain’s Last Stand.” Will the human mind prevail? Or is this checkmate for humankind? < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Listen & Move @ Belmont at Belmont Public Library in Belmont ,2026-10-12 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 12, 2026 Listen & Move @ 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 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Karaoke Night at The Rooster in Belmont ,2026-09-30 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 30, 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 >

Join us for Author Panel: Love, Ambition, And Adventure at Belmont Bookshop in Belmont ,2026-09-05 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 5, 2026 Author Panel: Love, Ambition, And Adventure Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 7:45 AM (704) 461-8060 Author Conversation: Love, Ambition, and AdventureModerated by Alyssa Day, in conversation with Abigail Owen, Lindsay Lovise, Anna Mercier, Jade Presley, and Tracy Wolff. A lively conversation on high-stakes romantasy and paranormal romance, where you can expect to hear about heroines who seize power through magic, heart's desire, and pure determination; no matter the cost. This is a complimentary event, but we ask that you RSVP your attendance! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Open Studio at A Little Bit of Art in Belmont ,2026-09-16 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 16, 2026 Open Studio Learn More A Little Bit of Art Venue Info 900 S Fork Village Dr g3, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 3:00 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 LEGO® Jr. @ Main at Gaston County Library - Main Branch in Belmont ,2026-12-10 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. December 10, 2026 LEGO® Jr. @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:50 AM Time: - 9:10 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for LEGO® Jr. @ Main! Little builders can explore creativity, teamwork, and imagination through fun LEGO® activities designed for young learners. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Welcoming Week 2026 at Gaston County Family YMCA in Belmont ,2026-09-16 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 16, 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 LEGO® Club @ Main at Gaston County Library - Main Branch in Belmont ,2026-11-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 2, 2026 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=8654 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster in Belmont ,2027-06-24 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. 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 >

Join us for Conversational Spanish @ Belmont at Belmont Public Library in Belmont ,2026-09-19 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 19, 2026 Conversational Spanish @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for Conversational Spanish with Ana Martinez and brush up on your Spanish language skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Karaoke Night at The Rooster in Belmont ,2027-02-18 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. February 18, 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 >