Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2017 is starting up, and it includes concerts of many genres, fireworks, movies and stories for kids. All of the events are free. They’re held at a number of locations in Kannapolis. See the schedule below. For more information, call Kannapolis Parks & Recreation at 704-920-4343. No pets, and no smoking. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Kannapolis Cruise-In, Downtown Kannapolis 1-7 p.m.
- May 13
- June 10
- July 8
- August 12
- September 9
- October 14
Stories Under the Stars
- April 22 – Steve Langley, Kannapolis Library, 7 p.m.
- May 20 – Grey Seal Puppets, Kannapolis Library 7 p.m.
- June 24 – Doug Berkey, Kannapolis Library, 7 p.m.
- July 22 – Piedmont Dance Theatre, Village Park, 7 p.m.
- August 19 – Jason Frame, Kannapolis Library, 7 p.m.
Jazz Series, Veterans Park, 1-3 p.m.
- April 23 – Dwayne Jordan Trio
- April 30 – Nicci Canada Quartet
- May 7 – Brad Bailey
- May 14 – John Gurske Band
Thursdays on Main – Lunch, Veterans Park, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- May 18 – Lauren Light Duo
- May 25 – The Randy Clay Band
- June 1 – Diamond Shaped Daylight
- June 8 – Soundbarrier
- June 15 – Nita B & Her Soiree
- June 22 – Stella Rising
Thursdays on Main – Evening, Veterans Park, 6 – 9 p.m.
- May 11 – Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
- June 8 – Jim Quick and Coastline
- July 13 – Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band
- August 10 – Tim Clark Band
Movies in the Park, Village Park, 8:45 p.m.
- May 26 – Finding Dory
- June 9 – Zootopia
- June 23 – Peanuts
- July 7 – SING
- July 21 – Pete’s Dragon
- August 4 – Moana
Concerts and Entertainment
May 5 – Jiggy with the Piggy, Downtown Kannapolis
Darrell Harwood, 7-8pm
Little Texas, 8:15-9:30pm
May 6 – Jiggy with the Piggy, Downtown Kannapolis
Primetime Children’s Concert, 10-10:45am
Nathan Angelo, 12-1:15pm
Coconut Groove Band, 1:30-2:15pm
Joe Lasher, Jr., 3:15-5pm
June 3 – 38 Special, Village Park, 7 – 10 p.m.
June 17 – Confederate Railroad, Village Park, 7 – 10 p.m.
June 21 – Bright Star Children’s Theatre, Veterans Park, 10 a.m.
June 30 – Charlotte Symphony, Village Park, followed by fireworks 7 – 10 p.m.
July 15 – Trial By Fire (Journey) & On The Border (Eagles), Village Park, 7 – 10 p.m.
July 19 – Bright Star Children’s Theatre, Veterans Park, 10 a.m.
July 29 – Too Much Sylvia, Village Park, 7 – 10 p.m.
August 12 – Diamond Rio, Village Park, 7 – 10 p.m.
Additional Events
- April 22 – Earth Day Shred Event, Village Park, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- August 26 – Kaleidoscope Art Festival & Zombie Walk, Downtown Kannapolis, 4 – 8 p.m.
- September 30 – Fire Truck Parade & Open House, Downtown Kannapolis, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 21 – Fall Festival, Village Park, 3 p.m., Movie: Monsters Inc., 6:30 p.m.
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