Ages 12-18 – A sticky note can be a canvas too! Teens, draw something on a post-it and post it to the wall. Post-it note artwork will be on display in the teens section of the Midland Library. Materials will be provided, just bring your imagination. Drop In. For more information, please visit Events for February 2026 – Cabarrus […]
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Family. Looking for something to do with the kids after school? Join us the last Monday of the month for stories, crafts, games, and snacks. Parents and caregivers encouraged to participate. Drop in. For more information, please visit Events for February 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
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Adult 18+ – Join us to make aromatherapy body or lip scrubs to spoil your dry winter skin and get it ready for spring, using simple household items! No registration is needed. For more information, please visit Events for February 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
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The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, which uses only light-sensitive paper (or fabric) and sunlight. Participants will receive a fun, hands-on approach to understanding what light can do and creating their own individual cyanotype. The product will be a blue and white print using a variety of objects to create the shapes […]
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The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, which uses only light-sensitive paper (or fabric) and sunlight. Participants will receive a fun, hands-on approach to understanding what light can do and creating their own individual cyanotype. The product will be a blue and white print using a variety of objects to create the shapes […]
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Ages 18+ – Let your creativity flow with the imperfectly perfect art of junk journaling! Create zine pages, scrapbook art, collages, and more with repurposed materials like old magazines and newspapers, paper scraps, stickers, buttons, and more! Bring your own journal or use one provided by us. Drop In. |
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Adults - This month is all about rock painting! Paint a Kindness Rock or a decorative rock for your house or garden. No registration. |
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The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, which uses only light-sensitive paper (or fabric) and sunlight. Participants will receive a fun, hands-on approach to understanding what light can do and creating their own individual cyanotype. The product will be a blue and white print using a variety of objects to create the shapes […]
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Ages 18+ – Start your week off right, with coffee and a craft at the Concord Library. This month’s craft we’ll make CD art. Adults only. Registration is required. For more information, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library. Ages 9-13 – Relax and upcycle a record by turning it into a piece of mandala-inspired art. No Registration. |
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The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, which uses only light-sensitive paper (or fabric) and sunlight. Participants will receive a fun, hands-on approach to understanding what light can do and creating their own individual cyanotype. The product will be a blue and white print using a variety of objects to create the shapes […]
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Decorate a terra cotta pot to give as a gift or use in your own home. Includes indoor plant as well. A Parks & Recreation associate leads this fun morning workshop. For registration and more information, please visit www.clearwaterartists.com/events. Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Where music and reading come together! This story time introduces basic musical concepts through sounds, stories, instruments and more! Join us to make a musical egg shaker! For more information, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library. |
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The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, which uses only light-sensitive paper (or fabric) and sunlight. Participants will receive a fun, hands-on approach to understanding what light can do and creating their own individual cyanotype. The product will be a blue and white print using a variety of objects to create the shapes […]
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Learn the basics of crochet while creating your very own cozy coaster. This beginner-friendly class will guide you step-by-step as you stitch a simple and stylish coaster perfect for your coffee table or as a handmade gift. All materials provided—just bring your creativity! For more information, please visit www.clearwaterartists.com/events. |
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Ages 12-18– A monthly program where teens get creative! This month, we’re hopping on the viral trend of pipe cleaner flowers. We’ll make a small bouquet and decorate a jar. No registration. Ages 9-13 - Join us for an evening of bold creativity; an opportunity to explore visual expression without the constraints of perfection. Create something wildly unique using our art supply inventory and compete for the grand prize! No registration. |
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Ages 3-5 with a caregiver – Drop-in for DIY art projects to complete together! Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. No registration. Ages 18+ - Unleash your creativity as you dive into the colorful, anything-goes world of junk journaling. Mix papers, textures, and found treasures to build pages that are totally your own.
Join us to celebrate another year of fabulous artworks by the students of the Fine & Applied Art Department at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC)! Open to the public with light refreshments provided by students and sponsors. For more information, please visit www.clearwaterartists.com.
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Ages 18+ - Follow a step-by-step painting tutorial while enjoying light refreshments and a cup of coffee. Excellent for beginners. Starting this month, we will have No Registration with Limited Seating. Ages 12-18. Decorate and break in a new journal with stickers, markers, ribbons and more, learn what it means to keep a journal and how it can benefit you as a young writer. Write your first entry at this chill program and explore writing books, and prompts, that could inspire you. No registration.
Ages 12+ - Artists of all kinds are welcomed to drop-in and create in a group setting. Bring your own tools, or borrow some of ours, to work independently on your own works in progress or create something new from prepared art prompts. No registration. |
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Family-friendly Makerspace featuring hands-on, low-tech tools for crafting, building, and creative exploration. Perfect for makers of all ages and skill levels. Drop in. Ages 9-13 – It’s National Poetry Month! Get creative with collage and bring your poetry to a whole new level with these magnets. No registration. |
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The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, which uses only light-sensitive paper (or fabric) and sunlight. Participants will receive a fun, hands-on approach to understanding what light can do and creating their own individual cyanotype. The product will be a blue and white print using a variety of objects to create the shapes […]
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Bring out your creative writer with story starters, prompts, and games! No registration. |
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Ages 6-11 – Join us as we explore reflections and symmetry by making your own D.I.Y. kaleidoscope. Experiment by creating different designs and seeing how the reflection changes! No registration. For more information please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
Ages 18+– Learn how to roll, shape, and transform colorful strips of paper to create a beautiful design perfect for spring. Drop In. No registration. |
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Join us at the Gibson Mill Market for the Cabarrus County Schools Youth Arts Month Festival as we showcase the incredible creativity and talent of our students! This special evening celebrates the power of the arts in CCS — featuring stunning student artwork and live performances by talented CCS students from across the district. From visual arts […] |
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Learn to use needle felting wool fiber to “paint” a picture. We will be starting with a prefelt base (sheet of partially felted wool) that has a transfer of the simple photo of a goldfinch in a flower garden. Then, using our fibers and needles, we will try and recreate our picture in fiber (and of course use […]
Come and create a cute (or maybe not so cute – oh … who are we kidding – they are all cute!) otter character for yourself or a special someone. Great way to practice the use of shapes and colors to create your character! Create a playful otter and learn needle felting skills or add to the knowledge that you […] |
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All Ages – Celebrate National Library Week by using marshmallow Peeps to create a diorama from Harry Peeper, The Great Gats-Peep or other faves, then compete to win a Peeple’s Choice Award. We provide the Peeps and basic supplies, but bring a shoebox if you have an extra. Sponsored by Friends of Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, and Midland Libraries. No registration.
Join Bob Crawford and Goldberry Books at the Cabarrus Arts Council for a special event to celebrate the launch of "AMERICA'S FAVORITE SON"! For more information, please visit Bob Crawford Book Launch Event with Goldberry Books! Tickets, Monday, Apr 20 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Eventbrite. |
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All Ages – Celebrate National Library Week by using marshmallow Peeps to create a diorama from Harry Peeper, The Great Gats-Peep or other faves, then compete to win a Peeple’s Choice Award. We provide the Peeps and basic supplies, but bring a shoebox if you have an extra. Sponsored by Friends of Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, and Midland Libraries. No registration.
Ages 13+ – Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Join us for a three-week course where we meet once a week to learn basic crochet skills while making our first project. Attendees must come to the first meeting to continue course. Supplies and crochet kits will be provided by the Friends of Kannapolis Library. For more information, please visit Events […] |
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Ages 12-18 - Come stretch your acting skills with this program. Improv 101 will teach you how to get in touch with your inner thespian. Join us for games, skits, and more! No registration. All Ages – Celebrate National Library Week by using marshmallow Peeps to create a diorama from Harry Peeper, The Great Gats-Peep or other faves, then compete to win a Peeple’s Choice Award. We provide the Peeps and basic supplies, but bring a shoebox if you have an extra. Sponsored by Friends of Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, and Midland Libraries. No registration. |
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Motown & More — Live at the Davis Theater! Get ready to sing, dance, and feel the groove as Motown and More takes you on a high-energy journey through the legendary music and rich history of Motown, its influence on the culture, and the legendary musicians– the Funk Brothers and iconic background singers that supported […]
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All Ages – Celebrate National Library Week by using marshmallow Peeps to create a diorama from Harry Peeper, The Great Gats-Peep or other faves, then compete to win a Peeple’s Choice Award. We provide the Peeps and basic supplies, but bring a shoebox if you have an extra. Sponsored by Friends of Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, and Midland Libraries. No registration. |
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Family – We challenge you to create the most terrible piece of art ever. Prize goes to the worst Disaster Piece! No registration.
Piedmont Community Band will host the second annual Carolinas Community Band Festival at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center on April 25, 2026. We welcome back guests Catawba New Horizons Band, Charlotte Pride Band, Lake Norman Brass, and the Horn Society of the Carolinas, AND we will feature a new guest - Gaston Symphonic Band! We […]
Ages 12 + – Unlock your potential with Knitting in the Round. Beginners can learn the basics of knitting, while experienced knitters can try out patterns/suggested patterns from some of the knitting books that would be at the program for reference. No registration or prior skills required; all skill levels welcome. For more information, please visit Events for […] |
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Family. Looking for something to do with the kids after school? Join us the last Monday of the month for stories, crafts, games, and snacks. Parents and caregivers encouraged to participate. Drop in. For more information, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library.
Adult 18+ Join us to make a pretty yard decoration from simple items to put out as a safe watering station for bees and butterflies! No Registration. For more information, please visit Events for March 2026 – Cabarrus County Public Library. Ages 12-18 - It's time for spring! Come join us at the library and craft your own flower crown. Adorn your creation in flowers, ribbons, bows and more! Registration required. |
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Old Courthouse Theatre Presents: Sweet Charity
Hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine desperately seeks love in New York City in the 1960s. In this exuberant, groovy, hilarious musical comedy, Charity tries again and again to find her dream and make something of herself. It features such memorable songs as “Big Spender,” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now.” For tickets and more information, […]
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In this 2-hour demonstration, participants will join April Simmons to learn various mixed media techniques and processes. April will demonstrate how she builds out her composition in Photoshop and then moves to acrylics, oils and the other mediums used to create her work. A materials resource list will be provided on the day of the […] |
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The Cabarrus Art Guild is calling for artist submissions of varying mediums for the Spring 2026 Judged Art Show! Registration and payment are required. The last day to register and pay online will be April 27th. The last day to register by mail will be April 24th. For more information on submission guidelines and to register, please visit the Cabarrus Art Guilds' "Exhibit" webpage
Curious about paper marbling? In this half-day introductory experience, students will explore two distinct approaches to this centuries-old art form: Japanese suminagashi and European combed marbling. We’ll begin with suminagashi, the ancient Japanese practice of floating ink on water to create delicate, organic patterns. This is an accessible (and very “Zen”!) entry point into marbling, allowing participants to quickly begin creating original […] |