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Join us for Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-10-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 2, 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 >

Join us for Open Studio at A Little Bit of Art in Belmont ,2026-09-10 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 10, 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 Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben at The Rooster in Belmont ,2027-05-23 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. May 23, 2027 Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 6:30 PM 704-616-0291 Fellow Headbanger, NC State Wolfpack football alum and guitarist of the Raleigh-based metal band WoR, Ben Kaiser, has found himself in a very unfortunate situation that breaks our hearts and we want to help!At the beginning of this year, Ben was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and is currently in a fight for his life. The treatment has taken a toll on him and he has recently been forced to start selling off his gear. So, The Rooster, Carolina Headbangers and 6 local heavy bands have decided to put this show together in an effort to help Ben. Let's pack the house and lift our fellow brother up in his time of need!Lineup:Redefind (Greenville, SC Nu-Metal) Valar Morghulis (NC Death Metal) Two Stroke (Shelby, NC Hardcore) Nicaea (Winston-Salem, NC Metalcore) Attracting The Fall (Raleigh, NC Progressive Deathcore) Frailskin (Charlotte, NC Gazecore) Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO BEN. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. All Ages. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Preschool Story Time @ Belmont at Belmont Public Library in Belmont ,2026-09-30 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 30, 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 This program is best suited for pre-teens, teens, and adults. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Trivia at Durty Bull Brewery Gastonia in Belmont ,2026-11-19 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 19, 2026 Trivia Learn More Durty Bull Brewing Venue Info 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-671-2541 Trivia night at Durty Bull, test your knowledge and have a few drinks with friends. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Free Guided Docent Tours at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont ,2026-09-19 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 19, 2026 Free Guided Docent Tours Learn More Daniel Stowe Conservancy Venue Info 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-825-4490 Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion this fall for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens, and more. This is a completely free tour, and no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet us in the Garden Pavilion lobby at 11 a.m. on Saturdays! Tour capacity is 20 people. Ages 5+ recommended. Please note that non-members will need to pay the Garden Pavilion admission fee to attend. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Karaoke Night at The Rooster in Belmont ,2027-03-11 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. March 11, 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 >

Join us for Shrapnyl at The Rooster in Belmont ,2027-05-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. May 2, 2027 Shrapnyl Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:30 PM Time: - 6:00 PM 704-616-0291 Heart-thumping, high octane Rock and Roll with the one and only Shrapnyl!Join us for an evening of your favorite hard rock songs through the ages as Shrapnyl takes the stage for 3+ hours of hard-hitting anthems and riffs. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Doors at 6pm, show at 7:30pm. All Ages. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Belmont Abbey College Men's Cross Country Coker Invitational at Belmont Abbey College Men's Cross Country Coker Invitational in Belmont ,Belmont Abbey Athletics . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 23, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Men's Cross Country Coker Invitational Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 11:30 AM Time: - 2:30 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Men's Cross Country Coker Invitational < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Gaston Draws Adult Sessions at Gaston County Museum in Belmont ,2026-12-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. December 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 Co. Bee Keepers Assoc. Mtg at Gaston County Cooperative Center in Belmont ,2026-10-27 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 27, 2026 Gaston Co. Bee Keepers Assoc. Mtg Learn More GC Cooperative Extension Venue Info 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-922-0301 Learn more about the Gaston County Bee Keepers: https://www.gastonbee.org/ - a partnering association with NC Cooperative Extension. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Cramerton Concert Series: Coming Up Brass at Cramerton in Belmont ,2026-09-26 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 26, 2026 Cramerton Concert Series: Coming Up Brass Learn More Centennial Park Venue Info 140 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-629-5542 Date: September 26, 2026 | 6pm-8pm Location: Downtown Cramerton Live Music: Coming Up Brass Get ready to dance! This high-energy 11-piece band is known for bringing the party with their dynamic blend of dance hits, variety favorites, and crowd-pleasing anthems from the 1960s through today’s chart-toppers. With a powerful horn section, incredible vocals, and a tight rhythm lineup, Coming Up Brass delivers a big sound that captivates audiences of all ages. Each band member also brings a wealth of musical and professional experience, making this group as talented as they are entertaining. Dining & Drinks: Grab a seat at a downtown restaurant or order to-go — Cramerton is a Social District, so you can sip and stroll! (All beverages must be in a Cramerton-branded social district cup that are provided by participating businesses.) Special thanks to The Bend at Cramerton Mills for sponsoring this event in-part! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >