MAY 30, 2024

Weekly lifestyle e-newsletter covering where to eat, drink, shop, and play in Cabarrus County.

This week's Cannon Ballers home stand features something for everyone with Thirsty Thursday and Card Set Giveaway, Military Appreciation Night and Saturday Night Fireworks, Boomer's Birthday Bash + Youth Hat Giveaway, and Kids Run the Bases. Get tickets today!

🏃🍺 Cold Beer and Running Gear Fuels Local Business

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

📍Streakers Cold Beer and Running Gear, 3 Union St S suite 110, Concord, NC

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Streakers Cold Beer and Running Gear in Downtown Concord is a unique establishment that combines a running store with a bar, creating a welcoming space.


Owner Jeff Thomas started his business after picking up running as a way to turn his own life around.


🏅 Remarkable Achievements: Jeff set and achieved increasingly challenging running goals, including running a 5K every day since November 2015, totaling 3,119 consecutive days as of May 21, 2024. He has also completed full marathons in 29 different states.


What will you find at Streakers? Running gear, cold beer, shots (like the fan favorite pickle shot 🥒), a community of runners and locals alike, as well as fundraisers and running groups.


Visit the CW website to learn more about Jeff’s journey and his unique business.

🏃💪 Discover Your Path to Fitness and Fun with Cabarrus County's Run Clubs


Are you looking to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement with a group of like-minded individuals? If so, Cabarrus County has a variety of local run clubs that cater to all levels of runners.


From casual joggers to competitive athletes, these clubs offer a supportive and motivating environment for you to push your limits and achieve your running goals. Take a closer look at a few of the run clubs in Cabarrus County and how you can get involved.

EVENTS TO WATCH


Gem $2 Summer Matinees

The Gem Theatre’s popular summer matinee series is back this year! You can enjoy affordable, family-friendly entertainment every Tuesday and Thursday from May 28th – August 8th. Showtimes are at 10am and 12:30pm

📽️ Next Movie: Toy Story 4

📅 May 30th

📍Gem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081


Village Park Concerts

Discover Fun in Kannapolis with an incredible lineup of great concerts! All Events are free to the public. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

 🎶 Next Concert: Night Ranger

📅 June 1st at 7pm

📍 Village Park, 731 W A St, Kannapolis, NC

🛣️ CCCVB Releases New Destination Guide

The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau has released the 2024-2025 Official Cabarrus County, NC Destination Guide. The free annual publication serves as a resource for visitors and locals to discover the area’s attractions, historic sites, places to shop and dine, events, and more. View the digital guide online or pick up a printed copy at the Visitor Information Center located at 10099 Weddington Road in Concord.

Noteworthy Nuggets

📽️ Concord Parks and Recreation invites everyone to Friday Night Flicks on May 31st at 8:15pm, to enjoy 🏎️ "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" at W.W. Flowe Park. Viewers are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for a cozy outdoor movie experience—children's activities start at 6:45pm, and 🍿 concessions will be available for purchase.


🚴 Join the Kannapolis Police Department on June 1st for a Bike Rodeo for kids ages 5-12 to learn about bike safety! 🚲 Bring your bike and helmet and stop by anytime between 9am-12pm at the Horseshoe at the NC Research Campus. Free, drop-in event.


📚🚶‍♂️ Celebrate National Trails Day with a special story time on the Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail! Join the Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library on June 1st at 10am, followed by a fun 🌳 scavenger hunt. Finish up at the Mt. Pleasant Library for prizes and to sign up for 📖 Summer Reading!


🌟 Rotary Square Farmers Market is back! Enjoy the 🍓🌽 freshest picks of the season and more every Tuesday from 10am-1pm at Rotary Square in Concord. Support local farmers and 🛍️ artisans while finding healthy, delicious food and unique items!


🌃 Grab your tickets for Harmony Under the Stars on June 21st from 6-9pm, a special collaboration dinner experience by small businesses in downtown Concord. 🌟 The event features 🍸 cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Lenz Studio, 🍽️ a three-course meal by Table 11, and 🍷 wines from Cellar Door Wine Shop🎟️ Tickets are $130 per person and can be purchased online.

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