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Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: June 14 – 20
Chances are there will be dancing at this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, as there has been in the past.
Friday – June 14
Davidson Branch Library: Puzzle and Game Swap
June 14 @ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Join us for our Summer Break Puzzle and Game Swap! Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Are you tired of playing the same board or card games? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and games leave with new ones. Don’t want to bring a puzzle or game home? Then stay and play with our puzzles and games. Puzzlers of all ages welcome! Any puzzles and games left at the end of the swap will be considered property of the Davidson Branch Library.
Music at Summit: Sunday Union
Jun 14 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit Coffee
Common Thread Theatre Collective: Fat Ham
Jun 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
Barber Theatre – Cunningham Building
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with a delectable comic tragedy in Fat Ham. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. [From Concord Theatricals]
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this production contains descriptions of murder, intimate partner violence, incarceration, military PTSD, and suicidal ideation. It contains uses of the n-word as a term of affection; homophobic language and attitudes; simulated intoxication; audio of pornographic video; and several acts of onstage violence. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Get Tickets
Saturday – June 15
Davidson Farmers Market
June 15 @ 9:00 a.m.
Downtown Davidson – behind Summit, between Main Street and Jackson Street
Custard with a Cop
Jun 15 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Whit’s Frozen Custard
Watercraft Rentals
June 15 @ 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve – 750 Jetton Street
Come enjoy Lake Davidson on the watercraft of your choice: single or double kayak, paddle board or canoe! Meet our staff to rent your watercraft at the Nature Preserve behind Davidson Day School on Jetton Street and have fun on a self-guided paddling adventure. Watercrafts will be available on Saturdays from 2- 5 p.m. beginning mid-April. Register to reserve your watercraft of choice. Please arrive between 2 and 2:30 pm and boats must be ported by 5p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 15 @ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ada Jenkins Center
This FREE celebration and family day of fun will include: Music + Dancing with DJ – CP The Peoples’ Champ
Performances: Charlotte District Marching Band, Jay Ward Poetry, TCC Performing Arts
Non-profit + For-profit Vendors
Featuring Black-owned Business Marketplace
Food trucks
Sandra Lees Southern Cooking, Word of Mouth, Divine African Cuisine, Dessert Stands, , King of Pops, Shave Ice
Kids Zone: Inflatables, free play + more!
Free meal for the first 400 people!
Event Schedule:
3:45 – Parking opens
4:00 pm – Event Begins
5:00 pm – Program Begins- includes marching band, poetry and more!
5:30 pm – Dance contest
7:00 pm – Event concludes
Concerts @ the Circles – Abbey Elmore Band (Variety)
June 15 @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Jetton Street
The entire block of Jetton Street will be closed from 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 10:00 p.m.
Common Thread Theatre Collective: Fat Ham
Jun 15 @ 7:30 p.m.
Barber Theatre – Cunningham Building
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with a delectable comic tragedy in Fat Ham. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. [From Concord Theatricals]
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this production contains descriptions of murder, intimate partner violence, incarceration, military PTSD, and suicidal ideation. It contains uses of the n-word as a term of affection; homophobic language and attitudes; simulated intoxication; audio of pornographic video; and several acts of onstage violence. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Get Tickets
Sunday – June 16
Common Thread Theatre Collective: Fat Ham
Jun 16 @ 2:00 p.m.
Barber Theatre – Cunningham Building
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with a delectable comic tragedy in Fat Ham. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. [From Concord Theatricals]
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this production contains descriptions of murder, intimate partner violence, incarceration, military PTSD, and suicidal ideation. It contains uses of the n-word as a term of affection; homophobic language and attitudes; simulated intoxication; audio of pornographic video; and several acts of onstage violence. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Get Tickets
Concerts on the Green: Band of Oz (Beach/Variety_
June 8 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Town Green
Monday – June 17
Davidson Branch Library: Baby Storytime
June 17 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
This program will be provided by Davidson library staff. Please check in with library staff beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the Storytime – the first 12 babies and their caregivers are able to attend. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes.
Davidson Branch Library: Family Storytime
June 17 @ 10:30 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Tuesday – June 18
Rotary Club of Davidson
June 18 @ 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
North Harbor Club
Davidson Branch Library: Parks & Recreation with Creature Characters
June 18 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
See how urban wildlife make themselves at home through this hands-on program featuring live animals, touchable biofacts, and stories! Registration is required! Please register the total number of people in attendance. Space is limited and programs will start on time. Please arrive promptly before the start of the event, as latecomers may not be seated. Thank you!
Wednesday – June 19 – JUNETEENTH
Town of Davidson Offices Closed
Open Mic at Summit
June 19 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit Coffee
Common Thread Theatre Collective: Fat Ham
Jun 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
Barber Theatre – Cunningham Building
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with a delectable comic tragedy in Fat Ham. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. [From Concord Theatricals]
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this production contains descriptions of murder, intimate partner violence, incarceration, military PTSD, and suicidal ideation. It contains uses of the n-word as a term of affection; homophobic language and attitudes; simulated intoxication; audio of pornographic video; and several acts of onstage violence. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Get Tickets
Thursday – June 20
Davidson Branch Library: Creating with Books – Bees!
June 20 @ 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Listen to stories and extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities! For this event, we will listen to a bee story and make a bee craft to take home! Please register the number of those making the craft! This program will be provided by the Davidson library staff.
Davidson Branch Library: The Third Thursday Travel Club
June 20 @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Join our meeting of the Third Thursday Travel Club. We’ll meet monthly to chat about travel stories, experiences, share advice, invite in experts, share library resources, and maybe even do some arm chair travel. This month, Allan White will share photos from his travels titled “Wild Things Across 7 Continents” Bring your questions, your stories and your Wanderlust! Newcomers always welcome!
Davidson Branch Library: Teen Advisory Council
June 20 @ 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Interested in sharing your ideas, working with peers, and earning community service hours? Teens will work collaboratively on projects and services that will improve how teens use and engage with the Library. Come hang out with us for crafts, snacks, and service! This program will be provided by Davidson library staff and is recommended for teens ages 12 to 18.
Information about this Group– The Teen Advisory Council meets monthly to discuss how teens can be more involved at the Library and help their community. Have your voice heard and help us to make the Library a better place for teens!
Affordable Housing and Equity Board
June 20 @ 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Town Hall and Community Center
Trivia Night at Summit
June 20 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit Coffee
Common Thread Theatre Collective: Fat Ham
Jun 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
Barber Theatre – Cunningham Building
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with a delectable comic tragedy in Fat Ham. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. [From Concord Theatricals]
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this production contains descriptions of murder, intimate partner violence, incarceration, military PTSD, and suicidal ideation. It contains uses of the n-word as a term of affection; homophobic language and attitudes; simulated intoxication; audio of pornographic video; and several acts of onstage violence. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Get Tickets
Davidson Community Players: 9 to 5 – The Musical
June 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
Duke Family Performance Hall
Our signature summer musical will have you humming all day and night, not just from 9 to 5!In an increasingly polarized world, few celebrities cross all imaginable demographics as perfectly as Dolly Parton. Country music icon, children’s advocate, and all-around awesome human, Dolly brings her signature songwriting pluck to this adaptation of her empowering 1980 movie about three women turning the man’s world of the modern office into their own. Like the heroines of the Barbie movie, there’s no corporate glass ceiling these women can’t smash.
Advance Tickets: Adult – $28-32; Senior (65+) – $ 26-30; Student (under 21) – $18-21 plus NC State taxes and fees – Get Tickets