Community Calendar

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

🧀 Mac & Cheese Throwdown – For a Cause!

Think your mac has what it takes to melt the competition?

Join us for a delicious, cheese-filled showdown at Pilot Brewing — and help support a great cause while you’re at it!

This year’s Mac & Cheese Competition benefits Good Soles, a Charlotte-based nonprofit providing steel-toed boots and non-slip shoes for those transitioning out of homelessness and into the workforce.

🔥 Your $20 ticket includes:

✅ Unlimited mac & cheese samples

✅ A vote for your favorite

✅ A good deed — $10 from every ticket goes directly to Good Soles

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27th · 2-4PM

📍 Location: Pilot Brewing

🎟️ Tickets: $20 (21+ only)

🧀 Want to compete? DM us or email rachael@pilotbrewing.us — limited spots available!

Eat good. Do good. Vote with your fork. 💛

Secure Your Ticket While Spots Last!

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at ArtPop's Community Art Market at Burial Beer Co.! Our Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Stay tuned for this event’s featured local artists!

The WNC Sculpture Gallery will host an Artist Talk with Bill Stronach on Friday, June 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to hear directly from the longtime Lenoir artist about his exhibition on view from March 14 through June 27, 2026. Known for his thoughtful and technically skilled work in wood and metal, Stronach draws on decades of experience as both an artist and educator, exploring the challenges and character of natural materials through sculptural form. During the talk, Stronach will discuss his creative process, influences, and the evolution of his practice, providing insight into how craftsmanship, material honesty, and problem‑solving shape his work. The event will take place at the WNC Sculpture Gallery, located at 4612 Patterson School Drive in Lenoir, and is open to the public.

Read more at: https://www.thepaper.media/culture_community/bill-stronach-exhibits-work-in-wood-metal-at-the-western-nc-sculpture-center-gallery/article_0da021fa-8b0a-4a91-a608-4b330ef991e2.html

Come join us as we bring family and friends together in an outdoor setting, enjoying a variety of great music and delicious food ALL FOR FREE. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs & dancing shoes
Rowan County and Town of Cleveland Presents " Dancing on Depot " 2026 Summer Concert Series. Celebrate With us Every 4th Saturday of the Month from April - September.
Music increases contact, coordination, cooperation with others, and connects our community. The town of Cleveland, in the western part of Rowan County has selected an array of bands to provide a mix of beach, blues, country, rock and roll and Mo-Town. Our concerts connects nearly 1k to 2 thousand people to the Town of Cleveland each month.
Join Us! Saturday April 25th to see the West Rowan Elementary School Ukulele Club & Extraordinaries

April 25: West Rowan Elementary School Ukulele Club & The Extraordinaries(Top 40)

May 23: Envision (Motown)

June 27: 20 Ride (Country)

July 25: Divided by Four ( Hometown Jam )

August 22: The British Invaders (’80s / Rock)

September 26: Dirty Grass Soul (Original / Folk)

Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s celebrated musical from June 17 - 28 at Duke Family Performance Hall in Davidson, NC. Set in mid-century Argentina, Evita follows the unforgettable story of Eva Perón, Argentina’s remarkable First Lady, and her journey from poverty to fame. Audiences will be blown away by a powerhouse cast of local actors, dancers, and singers, along with dazzling visuals and choreography, and a Tony Award-winning musical score that features timeless classics like “Buenos Aires” and “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” This is one event you don’t want to miss this summer.

The Magic Flute explores the conflict between darkness and light, knowledge and ignorance, in the universal quest for unity and peace. Mozart's enchanting tale is an international co-production with the Teatro Sociale of Como, Italy.  

Enjoy Yoga on the beautiful rooftop/rooftop floor of the Gantt!
It's always a great time for Yoga on the Rooftop. Join us Sundays at 12:30 pm for Yoga with SJ. Sajeedah Jones will lead you through a creative vinyasa flow – a sequence of poses linked to your breath – featuring hands-on assists and upbeat music. Bring a mat or beach towel. The class is designed for students of all levels, all shapes, all sizes, and all ages and will leave you energized, inspired, and ready to take on your week.

Enjoy the one-hour workout and mindfulness practice and then treat yourself to a self-guided tour of our galleries.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It's a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!