
Friday, August 3
The Uwharrie Players will present Cinderella July 27-August 5 at the Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle. Performances dates and times are as follows: July 27, July 28, August 3 and August 4 at 7:30 p.m. and July 29 and August 5 at 3 p.m. Children ages 10 and under are invited to dress up as a Cinderella character and will be invited onstage before the second act of the performance with one child to be the winner in a drawing for prizes. After each performance, Cinderella and other cast members will be available for photos in the lobby. Ticket prices are: adults $13 advance/$15 at the door, Jr./Sr. (21-/60+) $10 advance/$12 at the door, child (10 and under) $5. Advance tickets are available at First Bank (Albemarle, Locust or Richfield), Starnes Jewelers (Albemarle), Second Street Sundries (Albemarle) and online at www.uwharrieplayers.org. All tickets are good for any performance. Seating is general admission.
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Greensboro at 7:05 p.m. Kids will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Stick around after the game for a post-game fireworks show. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Carolina Panthers will host the 2018 Fan Fest celebration at Bank of America Stadium. Practice will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for a reserved ticket. All proceeds from Fan Fest will benefit Carolina Panthers Charities and its ongoing mission to serve the needs of communities across the Carolinas. Stadium gates open at 6 p.m., and the event will include performances by the TopCats, Sir Purr, PurrCussion and the Black & Blue Crew. Fans will receive a 2018 team roster photo card as a gate giveaway. A fireworks and laser show will conclude the event. Visit www.panthers.com/schedule/fan-fest for more information or to purchase tickets.
Saturday, August 4
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Greensboro at 7:05 p.m. Stick around after the game for a post-game fireworks show. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. During the game, fans can register to be selected to participate in a special dice game promotion that could win them $50,000. It is also Jimmy Buffett tribute night at the ballpark. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Sunday, August 5
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Greensboro at 5:05 p.m. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 5:05 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. The Knights will honor women in baseball for the second consecutive season. Kids will also have the opportunity to run the bases after the game. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Tuesday, August 7
Children can strengthen reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog during the Read to the Dogs program at the Locust Library. Registration is required. Time slots are available from 4-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8
Children’s Story Time will be held at 10 a.m. at the Albemarle Main Library.
Thursday, August 9
Children’s Story Time will be held at 10 a.m. at the Locust Library.
Bouncing Babies Story Time will be held at 11 a.m. at the Albemarle Main Library. The 20 minute program features stories, songs and rhymes for babies birth through 24 months.