This weekend in Marshville, NC

At The Camelia Room, the Winds & Dragons Mahjong on Main Fall Tournament brings players together for a full day of Mahjong, connection, and spirited play. The competition is designed to be welcoming, with separate Beginner and Intermediate flights so newcomers and seasoned players can find the right fit. Games follow National Mahjong League rules with official tournament scoring, creating a structured setting that balances fun with friendly rivalry. The day starts with a welcome mimosa and light bites at check-in, and play features designer Mahjong tiles that add a touch of style to the tables. Registration includes the welcome refreshments, a catered lunch selected during sign-up, raffle entries for prize drawings, first-place cash awards in both flights, and additional prizes and giveaways throughout the event. Play unfolds over four rounds, split before and after lunch. Each round is timed, with three games per round in the Beginner flight and four in the Intermediate flight. A Mahj Market runs alongside the tournament, offering opportunities to buy or sell new or gently loved Mahjong items. Seating is limited and expected to fill quickly.

Put leftover fabrics to use in a Stacked Squares quilting class focused on a versatile pattern. Work with fat quarters or pull from your stash to make the project. The design is most effective with small to mid size prints or solid fabrics, and it also offers a chance to feature low volume prints as the background.

Outlaw Acres hosts The Wild West Fall Fest, a family-friendly celebration of the season with a Western twist. The event is presented with support from Leafguard, Power Home Remodeling, Champion Windows, Passante's Food Service, and The Pet's Table. Browse a vendor market featuring offerings such as permanent jewelry by Kari, Southern Holistics Lemonade, Taste of Sunshine, Pink Moon Delray’s charm bar, Wild Child Burned Hat Designs, and Sweet Links with permanent jewelry and fairy hair. Enjoy a corn maze, a western town, a pumpkin patch, an animal barn, a mega slide, and live music. Expect plenty of tasty food and sweet treats, with more attractions to be announced. Admission is $16 per person and includes all-day access, and parking is free.

Matt & John, an acoustic duo, return to the courtyard at Franklin Court Grille to perform classic rock favorites.

Celebrate the City of Locust Summer Concert Series with a free outdoor show set in the backyard of Locust City Hall. The season brings live performances from The Tams with a firework finale in June, Gump Fiction in July, Party Parrot Band in August, and the Michael Christopher Band in September, also capped with fireworks. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, browse local craft and business vendors, and find activities for kids throughout the evening. This year includes two firework finales at the close of the June and September concerts. Support is provided by Gold Level sponsors Whitley Automotive of Locust, Ready Mix of the Carolinas, M/I Homes of Charlotte, Taylor Morrison and Kolter Homes, along with many other sponsors. For questions or information about becoming a vendor or sponsor, contact Program Coordinator Jessica Honeycutt at jhoneycutt@locustnc.gov.

Queen City Siren delivers a full night of classic and modern rock, with favorites drawn from Heart, Zeppelin, Jane’s Addiction, GnR, Ghost, Rush, Living Color, Pat Benatar, Allman Brothers, Queen, Ozzy, and more. Expect big riffs, sing along choruses, and a high energy set built for dancing and rock fun.