This weekend in Catawba County, NC

This two person team CrossFit competition features four workouts, with one event outdoors. Male male and female female pairs can compete in RX or intermediate divisions. Cash prizes are determined by the number of teams in each division. Movement requirements and workout announcements will be shared on Instagram at @crossfitstacked. All sales are final, but a team may sell its spot to another team if needed.

Enjoy an upbeat, low-impact workout in a warm indoor pool that combines water-based cardio with strength and endurance training while staying gentle on the joints. The water is kept near 88 degrees to support comfortable, year-round movement and recovery. Expect heart-focused conditioning using water resistance, exercises that build stamina and strength, and rotating formats that keep each class fresh, all within a supportive environment. This class welcomes every fitness level and suits anyone looking for an effective, joint-friendly cardio option. Held in the indoor heated pool at Catawba Valley Medical Center Fitness Plus. Access is included with a Fitness Plus membership, and non-members or guests can participate for $8 per class.

A fall festival at The Chapel in Hickory, NC welcomes everyone. This family friendly gathering is open to all ages.

A Charlotte heavy rock band known for an unrelenting live presence takes the stage at Two Trees Sports Bar & Grill in Denver, NC. The set centers on high-intensity songs and a performance built to deliver the powerful energy their supporters look forward to. The group avoids trends and shapes its own path, focusing on originality and impact.

Bourbon & Bobbers Saloon sets the stage for a Halloween party filled with driving beats, eerie ambiance, and an energetic crowd. Costumes are encouraged, the bar will keep drinks coming, and the vibe will stay high from start to finish. Bring friends and choose an outfit that impresses or scares for a lively night of celebration.

Park and Flex: The Sunday Showcase brings a laid-back cruise-in to the Hickory Area Cars and Coffee community in North Carolina. Car fans from Hickory, Newton, Conover, Morganton, and Lenoir gather to park, highlight their builds, and trade stories with fellow enthusiasts. Each month follows a rotating focus on Sundays: the first centers on Corvettes, the second spotlights muscle cars, the third celebrates classics, and the last features imports and exotics. All makes and models are welcome at every meet, whether it is a classic, muscle car, import, truck, Jeep, exotic, or a daily driver. Filming may occur with the consent of participants who want to be featured, and opting in is completely voluntary by notifying the event team.

Auditions are open for Driving Miss Daisy, directed by Bill Morgan, with performances planned in the Butler Black Box Theatre. The process will include readings from the script, and no advance preparation is required. The Green Room Community Theatre welcomes performers of every race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, ability, and age at every audition. Please bring a list of any rehearsal conflicts. Cast members must be available for all performances and for the entire tech week before opening, with only rare, pre-approved exceptions. The character roster includes Daisy Werthan, a wealthy, sharp-tongued Jewish widow portrayed across stage ages 72 to 97; Hoke Coleburn, her thoughtful, quiet African American chauffeur portrayed across stage ages 60 to 85; and Boolie Werthan, her son, portrayed across stage ages 40 to 65. For questions, contact The Green Room Community Theatre at (828) 464-6583.