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Band Of Oz

Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week with several activities/events in the City.

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 8 | Summer Movie Matinee: Hotel Transylvania 3 | Gem Theatre

Don't miss the last movie of the Gem Theatre Summer Matinee series. Hotel Transylvania 3 will be shown at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person and group sales are available by emailing: gem@gem-theatre.com.


4-7 p.m., Thursday, August 10 | Kannapolis Farmers Market | Intersection of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd.

Come visit the Kannapolis Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m., on Thursday, August 10! Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods. While supplies last, customers can receive a free reusable tote bag when making a purchase of $10 or more from a new vendor.

Sign up for text message reminders and updates about the farmers' market and vendor specials. Text MARKET to 855-969-4358. You may unsubscribe at any time. For customers’ convenience, most vendors accept credit/debit cards.

6 p.m., Thursday, August 10 | Thursdays on Main: Band of Oz | Veterans Park

Join us in Veterans Park at 6 p.m., this Thursday, August 10 for Thursdays on Main featuring the Carolina beach music band, Band of Oz. Veterans Park is located at 119 N. Main Street.

The Band of Oz was formed in 1967 and features a full horn section, totaling a dynamic eight-member brand. The band has released numerous singles including “IShaggin”, “Story of My Life” and “Over the Rainbow”.

The concert is free to the public. Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.

Food/drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own food and nonalcoholic drinks. Vendors will include Big City Bites and Jockos Mini Golf Snow Cones. Coolers are allowed with no outside alcohol. Coolers are subject to search. Lawn chairs are permitted.

6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 10 | Kids Art Workshop | Gem Theatre Event Room

Back by popular demand: Kids Art Workshops! From 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 10, bring your child to a Kid's Art Workshop in the Gem Theatre Multi-Purpose Room.

During this workshop, your child will have the opportunity to create and explore different styles of art each week. Workshops will occur on Thursday nights August 3 – August 31 from 6-8 p.m. Each workshop is $5 per child.

To sign up and for more information visit: https://bit.ly/3Kv2WSj

8:45 p.m., Friday, August 11 | Movies in the Park- Luca | Village Park. Free family fun.

Come to Village Park at 8:45 p.m. on August 11, for Movies in the Park!

Enjoy the family friendly movie, Luca. This event is free to the public. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own food and nonalcoholic drinks. Coolers are allowed with no outside alcohol and are subject to inspection. Lawn chairs are permitted.

Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.

6 p.m., Sunday, August 13 | Movies in the Park: Luca (En Espanol) | Atrium Health Ballpark. Free family fun.

Come to Atrium Health Ballpark at 6 p.m. on August 13, for Movies in the Park.

Enjoy the family friendly movie, Luca in Spanish translation. This event is free to the public. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own food and nonalcoholic drinks. Coolers are allowed with no outside alcohol and are subject to inspection. Lawn chairs are permitted.

Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.

Cannon Ballers Baseball vs Down East Wood Ducks

Enjoy plenty of opportunities to cheer on the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers this week, at Atrium Health Ballpark.

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers take on the Down East Wood Ducks, Tuesday, August 8, thru Sunday, August 13.

Check out the full schedule and purchase tickets at: http://www.kcballers.com/.

See the complete summer calendar by visiting: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/ParksPrograms.