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It’s Friday, Cabarrus County! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Jodeci’s anniversary tour, a botanical bar opening, and body mind spirit celebration + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local favorites worth a visit: Charlotte creator Lorri Lofton spotlights two Black-owned favorites, The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary celebrating seven years and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, urging year-round support for local businesses close to Cabarrus County -- follow Lorri for more spots.
Garden-inspired dining arrives: Dear Charlotte, a botanical bar and restaurant, will open in late fall atop Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek-Charlotte, featuring a 100-seat dining room and 1,744-square-foot patio for garden-inspired nights -- see the garden bar plans.
A major homecoming awaits: Jodeci has announced a 36-city Forever My Lady 35th anniversary tour culminating with a hometown show at Charlotte’s Ovens Auditorium on December 19. Tickets go on sale today -- see the full tour details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Find your next conversation piece: When that empty wall or weird corner keeps staring at you, wander The Depot at Gibson Mill for a sprawling mix of antique furniture, vintage finds, and quirky curios from hundreds of local vendors. Go for inspiration, leave with a story and maybe a lamp shaped like a fish.
Island comfort, local vibes: Local PSA for your taste buds, The Rican Redneck Puerto Rican Comfort Food serves pernil, crispy empanadas, and legit jibaritos that hit all the homesick Puerto Rican and hungry Carolina notes. It’s a Concord-based food truck and catering crew, so catch them around town or bring them to your next get-together.
Shine it up locally: Brownlee Jewelers is a third-generation, family-owned spot serving the Carolinas for over 90 years, ideal for getting rings cleaned, resized, or dreaming up a custom piece. From diamonds to pearls, gold to silver, plus watch repairs, it’s an easy Cabarrus win this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Glass & Resin on Painted Wood @ Paint Your Hearts Out (Kannapolis) | Friday (7/31) at 7:00 PM – Skip the crowded beaches and make your own at this hands-on workshop, painting a shoreline and boat on wood, then adding real sand, sparkling glass, seashells, and a glossy resin finish. Bring your own shells if you like, and enjoy zero sunscreen, zero seagulls.
🛒 Life Point Community Market @ Life Point Church (Concord) | Saturday (8/1) at 9:00 AM – Saturday morning at Life Point Church means coffee, conversation, and a breezy new community market where locals sell the good stuff. Stroll the booths, snag a pastry, let the kids roam, then pretend you only came for the free coffee. First Saturdays through fall.
☕ Caffeine and Classics @ Streetside Classics (Concord) | Saturday (8/1) at 9:00 AM – If you've been waiting for an excuse to sip coffee around carburetors, this is it. Streetside Classics Charlotte hosts a laid-back cars-and-coffee with free coffee, donuts, and a parking lot full of stories. All makes, all models, all ages, no egos, just good company.
🧘 Body Mind Spirit Celebration @ Cabarrus Arena & Events Center (Concord) | Saturday (8/1) at 10:00 AM – This holistic shindig gathers crystals, psychics, and healers under one very fluorescent roof at Cabarrus Arena. Browse 85 booths, catch 50 presentations and performances, and consult 30 intuitive types, then leave feeling centered, slightly sparkly, and smug about the free, abundant parking.
💃 Movin' & Groovin' Back-to-School Event @ Carolina Mall (Concord) | Saturday (8/1) at 12:00 PM – Back-to-school season calls for a little movin' and groovin', not just panic-buying glue sticks. This family-friendly bash pairs entertainment, activities, and helpful local organizations with a raffle for a fully stocked school-year gift basket. Consider it the calm before the carpool.
🀄 Learn 2 Play: American Mahjong @ Luck Factory Games (Concord) | Saturday (8/1) at 2:00 PM – Swap Wordle rage for the satisfying clack of American Mahjong at Luck Factory Games. For eight bucks plus tax you get no-experience-required guidance, friendly tables, the all-day board game library, and access to beer, wine, snacks, and the neighboring food hall.
🎶 Harmony Night @ Union Street (Concord) | Saturday (8/1) at 6:00 PM – Grab your lawn chair and head downtown for Harmony Nights, the summer concert series parked in front of the very 1970s courthouse. Expect live music, kids burning off energy, neighbors you actually like, and that Concord evening breeze that makes even nostalgia sound good. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — Cabarrus County report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind around 2 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East northeast wind around 1 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 12%
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