On the Circuit

Food, Fun & Festivals

Participate in the Lake Norman Bike Expo and Rides on May 14.

Above: Picture book author Tameka Fryer Brown visits Main Street Books on May 6.

Below: Festival of Food Trucks in downtown Mooresville.

Compiled by Bek Mitchell-Kidd

Art + Culture

Floyd Cooper Day: Storytime with Tameka Fryer Brown (May 6)

Floyd Cooper Day is a newly established literary holiday dedicated to collectively reading books by the late Floyd Cooper, the pioneering author-illustrator who portrayed authentic African-American experiences. Tameka Fryer Brown is an award-winning picture book author. Free. 11 a.m. Summit Coffee Co., outdoor stage, 128 South Main Street, Davidson. www.mainstreetbooks.com.

Pinkalicious the Musical (Through May 8) Based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Tickets $12. Davidson Community Players, 307 Armour Street Theatre, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

Irwin Law Group & Friends Art Show (Through June 11) Featuring work from local and regional artists across a selection of mediums. Artwork is displayed in the Cornelius Art Center gallery. Free. Mon.Thurs. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-noon. 19725 Oak St., Cornelius. www.cainarts.org

Outdoors

Lake Norman Bike Expo and Rides (May 14) Events vary, including a community bike ride led by the Cornelius Police Department, bike demos from local shops, educational opportunities regarding bike safety and maintenance, and more. Free. 9 a.m. – noon. Bailey Road Recreation Center, Bailey Middle School, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius.

Hops Fest (May 21) Local breweries, live music, food, fun and views of the lake benefiting the local chapter of Girls on the Run. Free admission. 2 – 9 p.m. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville. and nesting osprey. All equipment provided. Single kayak starts at $20, tandem starts $25. Registration required. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Road, Huntersville. www.mecknc.gov

For a Good Cause

Pints For Parker (May 7) This Blood Drive and Plant Sale will benefit the Pounding for Parker Foundation. In honor of LKN’s smallest fighters, stop by to either donate a pint of blood, enjoy a Lost Worlds’ pint or buy a flower for mom. All proceeds go toward improving the lives of pediatric cancer survivors. Free admission. Noon - 5pm. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D, One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

Family

Festival of Food Trucks (May 7) Enjoy live music and gourmet fare from numerous food trucks parked throughout downtown Mooresville on Main Street. Free. 5-8:30 p.m. Main Street, Mooresville. www. downtownmorresville.com

Paws to Read (May 10) Young readers can gain confidence while having fun reading to a visiting pup. Registration required. Best for ages 5 – 11 years. Free. 4 p.m. Davidson Library, 119 South Main Street, Davidson www.cmlibrary.org/branch/davidson

Pet Adoption (May 21) Greater Charlotte SPCA and Catering to Cats and Dogs will have their fur friends up for adoption/application with special appearance by Dog Supplies Warehouse, Happy Dogs Training, and Carolinas Vet Care Clinic to help with all your pet needs. Free. 6-9 p.m. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Rd Huntersville. www. primalbrewery.com

Huntersville Memorial Day Ceremony (May 31) Mark your calendars for this in-person ceremony. Free. 11 a.m. Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville.