• Monday, June 8 - Loray Mill Historical Walking Tour A tour of the Kessell History Museum and Loray Mill, with a focus on the Strike of 1929. Allow 1 hour walking and standing for each tour. The building is ADA compliant. This program is free to the public. Meet at the main entrance to the building on 2nd Avenue. For more information, call 704-868-2164, Option 4. 10am, Alfred C. Kessell Center, Loray Mill, 300 South Firestone St, Gastonia.

• Monday, June 8 - Summer Art Film Series: Caravaggio The series kicks off with a film focusing on the life of Caravaggio, who created some of art’s most instantly recognizable works. His signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures has captivated audiences for centuries and influenced the work of countless other artists who followed. But what do his masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? This film, produced by Seventh Art Productions and Exhibition on Screen, explores the intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man. Free admission. 6pm, Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia.

• POSTPONED Monday, June 8 - Catawba 101 with the Catawba Cultural Center Kassidy Plyler, Cultural Public Programs Specialist with the Catawba Cultural Center of the Catawba Indian Nation will present Catawba 101 which explores the rich 6,000+ year history of the Catawba Nation. The information included will focus on the constant changes the Catawba Nation faced since first contact with European explorers in 1540, as well as touch base on stories of creation, traditional pottery and other current happenings for the Catawba Nation. 3-4pm, Gaston County Public Library, Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium,1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia.

• Friday, June 12 - Friday Night Live: Country Night ft. 20 Ride America’s #1 Zac Brown Tribute Band, 20 RIDE, is American Country/Folk music at its finest. As the first tribute of its kind, they are taking audiences by storm. From traditional country, to Caribbean rhythm, to sultry bedroom ballads, 20 RIDE brings all the best Zac has to offer. Pushing the limits of what their talents offer, there is something for everyone at a 20 RIDE show. Whether you love Zac Brown’s mega hits like “Chicken Fried,” “Colder Weather,” “Free,” “Toes,” and “Highway 20 Ride,” or the deep cuts, 20 RIDE will play all of your favorites. 5-9pm, Downtown Belmont.

• Saturday, June 13 - Carolina’s South Fork Boys Charge Into History: The Battle of Kings Mountain Mike Baxter, Professor in the History Department at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC and local Archaeologist, discusses The Battle of Kings Mountain with a focus on the local people from present day Lincoln and Gaston Counties that fought at the battle. In particular, he will focus on the South Fork Boys. FREE to the public. No registration required. Reservations suggested for organized groups. Recommended for teens and adults. For more information, visit calendar of events https:// gastonlibrary.org/ or call 704-868-2164, option 4. 11am-12pm, Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium, 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia.

• Saturday, June 13 – 8th Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival Kickoff Celebration Join us as we launch a week of culture, community, and commemoration under this year’s theme: Rooted in Resilience. Featuring Headliner The Giftt and performances by DJ Shank aka Wakefield, DJ Faceoff, ChriStyle, Samba Negra, MJ Footworkz, and more! 5-10pm, Ranlo Ball Field (at Ranlo Park), 1624 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia.

A full listing of community events can be found at GoGastonNC.org, while County government and many municipal events are on the Community Calendar of GastonGov.com.

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