Events in Lenoir today

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.

Imagine a new chapter centered on you. This small, women-only retreat offers a quiet space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with who you are today, apart from past roles and expectations. Guided by psychotherapists Karen K. Moon and Debra Krumholz, the experience invites you to release what no longer fits and welcome what feels truly meaningful. Participants explore values and purpose, nurture self-compassion, and build confidence in their own inner guidance, leading to clearer choices and a renewed sense of freedom and authenticity. The program weaves mindful awareness, psychological insight, and rich conversation into a supportive setting. Expect thoughtful group dialogues, reflective journaling, simple guided meditation, one-on-one sharing, and structured inquiry to clarify what to let go of and what to carry forward. Created for women in midlife and later, it provides a caring environment to hear yourself more clearly and move ahead with intention.

This six week starter program supports weight management through education, regular activity, and goal tracking. Membership is required, and pre-program assessments are completed before starting. Week one features sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday that cover nutrition basics, a structured workout plan, and safe equipment use. During weeks two through six, participants follow a schedule that works for them, complete 150 minutes of exercise each week independently, and track food choices along with weekly behavior goals. The program takes place at Catawba Valley Medical Center Fitness Plus in Hickory. The cost is $25 for members, or $90 for non-members, which includes a six week membership. Registration is required before the first Monday of the month.

Enjoy a low-impact water cardio workout in a warm indoor pool maintained at 88 degrees. Aquarobics uses water resistance for cardiovascular conditioning, strength, and endurance, with varied formats and movements that are gentle on the joints. The class welcomes all fitness levels and offers a supportive group environment. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

This gentle, chair-supported Pilates class features controlled, Pilates-inspired movements to help build strength, improve posture and mobility, and support balance and stability without getting down on the floor. Exercises include core and posture work, movements for the hips, spine, and shoulders, and breath-based movement at a mindful pace. Options and modifications are available for different ability levels. The class is suitable for beginners, people returning to exercise, and anyone looking for a joint-friendly, slower-paced workout with clear instruction. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership or costs $8 per class.

Build muscular strength and endurance in a supportive, low-impact aquatic class that uses the natural resistance of water. This multi-level workout incorporates equipment such as dumbbells, paddles, and noodles, with modifications for different abilities. It offers a joint-friendly option for people seeking a challenging workout, including those managing joint pain, arthritis, or mobility limitations. The class takes place in an indoor heated pool. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Sculpt Fusion combines dynamic movement, full-body strength training, and focused core exercises to build strength, improve endurance, and challenge stability. The class features functional movement patterns and a mix of bodyweight and resistance exercises at a moderate, approachable pace. Options are provided to adjust movements and intensity for different fitness levels. It is suited to people seeking strength and conditioning who are comfortable with moderate-intensity exercise. Participation is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Enjoy a free game that blends classic bingo with music. Listen to songs, match them on your card, and call bingo for a chance to win prizes each round. The activity is open to all ages.

Experience an approachable introduction to fencing at the Boone United Methodist Church Gym. This beginner-friendly class welcomes all ages and skill levels, whether it is a first time holding a sword or a return after a brief try in the past. Participants learn the fundamentals in a supportive environment while building coordination, focus, and overall fitness. No experience is required and all equipment is provided, making it simple to step onto the strip and explore an Olympic sport that is both challenging and rewarding.

Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center offers a free, in-person tutor training that focuses on research-based strategies for supporting students who struggle with reading. The training spans three full days and equips participants to work with one student across a school year, providing 60 individualized lessons at no cost to the family. The goal is to strengthen skills, build confidence, and foster a genuine love of reading. No prior teaching experience is required, only a willingness to learn and a commitment to helping a child thrive. By partnering closely with one learner, tutors make a meaningful impact while experiencing personal growth. This effort uplifts readers, supports families, and cultivates confident learners.

Build muscle tone and core strength in a low-impact aquatic workout that uses water resistance, aqua dumbbells, and noodles. The class combines strength, balance, stability, and posture-focused movements in a supportive pool environment, with modifications for different ability levels. It is suitable for all fitness levels, including those seeking joint-friendly strength training or variety in their aquatic workouts. Participation is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

AquaTone is a low-impact pool workout that uses water resistance and aquatic equipment, including noodles, to support muscle toning, coordination, and balance. Tai Chi-inspired movements encourage controlled, flowing motion, while the warm water and gentle pace are designed to support joint comfort. The class welcomes all fitness levels, including people seeking mindful movement and gentle strength work. Participation is included with a Fitness Plus membership or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

This functional fitness class combines chair-assisted and standing exercises to help improve balance, coordination, and muscular strength. With clear instruction and options for different abilities, participants can practice bodyweight strength training and functional movements that support everyday activities. Seated and standing variations help make the exercises approachable while supporting joint safety, movement confidence, and stability. The class is suited to adults looking to build strength safely, improve balance, or focus on fall prevention. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or $8 per class for non-members and guests.

A beginner-friendly aquatic class featuring low-impact movements at a comfortable pace, set to upbeat music in a welcoming pool environment. Warm water supports the joints while participants build confidence and mobility. The class includes simple, easy-to-follow movements, with options to adjust intensity. It is suited to people new to aquatic exercise, those easing back into movement, and anyone seeking a relaxed, social workout. Participation is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

The Boone Student Living Blood Drive invites eligible donors to schedule an appointment. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, bring identification, and be in generally good health. Donors can earn $30 in rewards.

Aquarobics offers a low-impact, high-energy cardio workout in a warm indoor pool maintained at 88 degrees. Using water resistance, classes combine cardiovascular conditioning with strength and endurance exercises, with varied formats to keep movement engaging and gentle on the joints. The class welcomes all fitness levels and offers a supportive group environment. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or $8 per class for non-members and guests.

This hands-on garage night brings people together to work on bikes alongside friends, share know-how, and pick up new skills. Bring a project or simply lend a hand, ride mini-bikes, or learn from others. The garage is equipped with a bike lift, tire changer, welder, and torches, so many types of work can be attempted. If getting a bike there is a challenge, posting a comment may help arrange a haul to the garage. Engineers and Esquires, the house bar, will be open and well stocked. Food, beverages, and a bonfire are planned. The gathering is open to everyone, whether they ride or not. There is driveway space for cars for straightforward jobs such as brakes or an oil change. It is family friendly, and activities often continue well into the evening.

Explore a blend of yoga styles and movement patterns in an all-levels class focused on strength, flexibility, mobility, and stress relief. Controlled poses support strength and stability, while stretching and breath-focused movement encourage relaxation and overall well-being. Participants can move at their own pace, with options and modifications for different experience levels. The class is suited to beginners and experienced practitioners alike, as well as anyone seeking a mindful, full-body workout.

Enjoy a low-impact water cardio workout in a warm indoor pool maintained at 88 degrees. Aquarobics uses water resistance for cardiovascular conditioning, strength, and endurance, with varied formats and movements that are gentle on the joints. The class welcomes all fitness levels and offers a supportive group environment. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

This gentle, chair-assisted yoga class offers guided poses performed seated or with a chair for stability. Participants practice stretching and mobility, balance, strength, and breath-focused movement, with modifications available throughout. It is suited to people with mobility concerns, beginners, and anyone who prefers a supportive, slower-paced approach to yoga. The class is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or $8 per class for non-members and guests.

AquaAlign is a gentle aquatic class that uses controlled, mindful movement to support posture, balance, and core strength. Pilates- and yoga-inspired exercises combine with the resistance of water in the indoor heated pool. The class is designed for all fitness levels, including people looking for a low-impact way to work on alignment, stability, and core strength. Participation is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

This gentle, chair-supported Pilates class features controlled, Pilates-inspired movements to help build strength, improve posture and mobility, and support balance and stability without getting down on the floor. Exercises include core and posture work, movements for the hips, spine, and shoulders, and breath-based movement at a mindful pace. Options and modifications are available for different ability levels. The class is suitable for beginners, people returning to exercise, and anyone looking for a joint-friendly, slower-paced workout with clear instruction. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership or costs $8 per class.

This six-week pool program helps individuals safely return to movement, explore pain-management strategies, and build confidence with low-impact, water-based exercise. Sessions take place twice a week and are directed and monitored by an Exercise Physiologist, with guidance on exercising safely and effectively in the pool. The program is designed for people with chronic pain, those returning to exercise after an injury or medical concern, and anyone looking for a joint-friendly approach to movement. Continuing the routine beyond the initial six weeks is encouraged. A Fitness Plus membership is required. Registration costs $25, and non-members can enroll with a short-term membership option for $90.

Poet Marty Cain visits Appalachian State University’s Boone campus for a craft-focused talk presented by the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The conversation will be held in Plemmons Student Union 201B, also called Table Rock. A separate reading by Cain will take place in the same room. There is no charge to attend and everyone is welcome.

Build muscular strength and endurance in a supportive, low-impact aquatic class that uses the natural resistance of water. This multi-level workout incorporates equipment such as dumbbells, paddles, and noodles, with modifications for different abilities. It offers a joint-friendly option for people seeking a challenging workout, including those managing joint pain, arthritis, or mobility limitations. The class takes place in an indoor heated pool. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Test your knowledge at a general knowledge trivia night featuring friendly competition and prizes for the highest-scoring team each round. The event is free to play, with monthly brewery sponsorship and brewery specials.

This five-day immersive mystery school with psycho-spiritual teacher and Akashic channeler Eluña Noelle focuses on transforming pain into personal power and clarity. Through a weave of esoteric teaching, ancient story, intuitive skill-building, and grounded, embodied practice, participants are guided to release inherited wounds, shed limiting beliefs, and clear stagnant energy so the most authentic self can emerge. Expect an experiential journey that blends movement, meditation, ritual, and shared presence. You will take part in heart-centered group work, explore your energetic anatomy, and enter ceremonies intended to awaken inner wisdom. With steady guidance from Eluña, you will refine psychic perception, experience group activation, and learn practical ways to turn shadow into light. The emphasis is not just on learning information, it is on transformation through embodiment. Along the way, breath-centered journeys help invigorate your energy, practices strengthen self-trust and sovereignty, and guided work supports the release of emotional residue and outdated narratives. Meditation invites wider awareness and remembrance, while a ceremonial container fosters genuine connection. Participants leave with alchemical principles and practices that can be continued at home. To support your experience, please bring an eye mask, a journal and pen, and, if you wish, one meaningful item to place on the community altar.

Build muscle tone and core strength in a low-impact aquatic workout that uses water resistance, aqua dumbbells, and noodles. The class combines strength, balance, stability, and posture-focused movements in a supportive pool environment, with modifications for different ability levels. It is suitable for all fitness levels, including those seeking joint-friendly strength training or variety in their aquatic workouts. Participation is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

AquaTone is a flexible, low-impact pool workout that uses water resistance, aquatic tools, and Tai Chi-inspired movements to support muscle tone, coordination, balance, and controlled movement. The warm water provides a joint-friendly setting for a mindful workout at a gentle pace. The class welcomes all fitness levels, including people seeking gentle strengthening or improved coordination and balance. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Create Love Quilts to share with people who need them most.

Open Studio at Rock School Arts Foundation welcomes two-dimensional artists to paint and draw together in Studio 101 at the Old Rock School in Valdese.

This beginner-friendly Tai Chi class offers gentle, low-impact movement at a comfortable pace. Guided, flowing sequences support balance, stability, mobility, coordination, posture, and body awareness, while encouraging stress reduction in a calm, supportive atmosphere. It may suit people looking to improve balance, reduce fall risk, ease stiffness or aches, or enjoy relaxing, mindful movement. The class is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Gentle Waves is a low-impact aquatic class for beginners and anyone who prefers a comfortable, relaxed pace. Enjoy simple, easy-to-follow movements set to upbeat music in a welcoming, social pool environment. The warm water supports the joints while participants build confidence and mobility. Movements can be adjusted to suit different comfort levels and fitness needs. The class is suitable for those new to aquatic exercise, easing back into movement, or looking for a fun, low-pressure workout. Participation is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Enjoy an afternoon of Italian-inspired cuisine prepared from scratch by the executive chef, welcoming conversation, and the pleasure of gathering around the table. Connect with new friends and discover the community’s lifestyle. Open to adults 55 and older, whether exploring senior living or looking for a delightful outing.

Enjoy an energizing, low-impact water cardio workout in a comfortable, heated indoor pool. Aquarobics uses water resistance for cardiovascular conditioning, strength, and endurance exercises, with varied formats and movements that are gentle on the joints. The class welcomes all fitness levels and offers a supportive group environment. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is a seven-piece acoustic group from Oslo, Norway that blends bluegrass with Nordic folk into a style often called Nordicana. Expect fiddle, dobro, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and accordion, along with tight four-part harmonies that reimagine American roots music with precision and warmth. Led by vocalist Rebekka Nilsson, the 2022 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year, the band mixes original material with classics and timeless covers for an energetic and heartfelt performance. Ticket prices are $18 to $48 for adults and $13 for youth. Prices include a $3 facility fee and are subject to 6.75% NC sales tax. Everyone needs a ticket, including infants, and all sales are final with no refunds or exchanges.

Enjoy a line dance night with beginner lessons for all experience levels, followed by song and dance requests and dancing. The Wizard Saloon will serve drinks, and pool tables and games are available between dances. All ages are welcome, and there is a $5 cover charge.

Formed in 2001, The Iron Maidens are a Southern California tribute act that has grown from local favorite to internationally recognized performers. Their shows blend top-tier musicianship with high-energy stagecraft and vivid theatrical moments for a concert experience that feels both polished and electrifying. Each member brings extensive training and a wide range of influences, spanning orchestral work, musical theater, blues, and rock. The band and its players have earned numerous honors, including best tribute band and individual awards for guitar, bass, drums, and voice at events such as the Rock City News Awards, the LA Music Awards, and the All Access Magazine Award Show. The current lineup features Kirsten “Bruce Chickinson” Rosenberg on vocals, Linda “Nikki McBURRain” McDonald on drums, Nikki “Davina Murray” Stringfield on guitars, and Wanda “Steph Harris” Ortiz on bass. Their setlist reaches across all periods of Iron Maiden’s catalog, highlighting signature hits alongside deep-cut favorites. Expect onstage cameos from Eddie, the grim reaper, the devil, and more, with the band known for playing to full rooms. Tickets are priced at $40 to $45.

Build muscular strength and endurance in a supportive, low-impact aquatic class that uses the natural resistance of water. This multi-level workout incorporates equipment such as dumbbells, paddles, and noodles, with modifications for different abilities. It offers a joint-friendly option for people seeking a challenging workout, including those managing joint pain, arthritis, or mobility limitations. The class takes place in an indoor heated pool. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or costs $8 per class for non-members and guests.

Find savings on apparel, accessories, and outdoor gear at the Vance Venue Warehouse Sale. Discounts include 40% off select packs, luggage, travel accessories, and clothing, plus 50% off select tents, sleeping bags, coolers, bags, sunglasses, and samples. Select men’s and women’s fall and winter clearance items marked with prices ending in .98 receive an additional 50% off. Availability and sizes vary.

Aquarobics offers a low-impact, high-energy cardio workout in a warm indoor pool maintained at 88 degrees. Using water resistance, classes combine cardiovascular conditioning with strength and endurance exercises, with varied formats to keep movement engaging and gentle on the joints. The class welcomes all fitness levels and offers a supportive group environment. It is included with a Fitness Plus membership, or $8 per class for non-members and guests.

This retreat offers a warm, grounded space to awaken intuition with guidance from psychic medium Bill Philipps. It centers on learning to hear the quiet wisdom beneath mental noise by noticing energy, vibration, and a felt sense of knowing. As you settle into stillness and presence, you reconnect with inner guidance and build confidence to trust it in daily life. Over the course of the weekend, the focus is on direct experience rather than theory. Guided meditations help calm the mind, while explorations of subtle energy and chakra balance deepen sensitivity and flow. Practical exercises reveal whether your intuitive strengths show up through seeing, feeling, or knowing, and partner practices provide a supportive setting to share impressions and affirm what you notice. Reflective prompts bridge spiritual insight with everyday choices so clarity can inform action. The program emphasizes clear perception, self trust, and practical presence, offering tools for meditation and energetic awareness that support emotional balance and self understanding. It encourages conscious decision making and personal growth within a respectful, nonjudgmental environment, inviting meaningful self discovery and a steady, reliable relationship with your own inner wisdom.

James Brickey returns to Hickory Wine Shoppe in Hickory, NC, bringing his signature coffeehouse-grunge sound for a performance built around 90s classics.

Enjoy an opportunity to speak with nocturnal animals.

Ashley Cooke brings The Baby Blues Tour to Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte for a country night made for singing along. Her sound blends heartbreak, honesty, and big stage energy, with a set that spans the reflective “it’s been a year,” the confident “your place,” and the bold “baby blues.” Following her debut album “shot in the dark,” she earned her first Country radio No. 1 with “your place,” a Gold certified single that introduced her candid writing, memorable hooks, and commanding voice. With momentum from “ace,” which includes fan favorites like “the hell you are” and “baby blues,” she is set to deliver breakup anthems, soaring choruses, and a high energy performance that fits the room. McCoy Moore and Out of the Blue open the show. In addition, $1 from every ticket on The Baby Blues Tour supports the Ashley Cooke Fund benefiting The Onsite Foundation’s Creatives Support Network, which offers free mental health support, education, and resources for members of the songwriting community.

Ashley Cooke brings her music to Coyote Joe’s for a live performance in Charlotte.