FOR SINGLES
1. Jacob Johnson Band: Get down and outside. The Jacob Johnson Band does blues on the back lawn at Mosteller Mansion..
Location: 1998 Mosteller Estate Ave., SE, Hickory
Cost: No cover
Time/Day: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday
2. Rent "I Love You, Man:" In the mood for a little bro-mance? This one, released just this week, is worth seeing for the "man dates" alone.
Rated: R
Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones
FOR FAMILIES
1. Hummingbird banding: Hold a hummingbird. Rangers and volunteers band the lively little creatures to keep track of their long journeys to Central America. For $20, you can adopt one, which earns you the right to name and release it.
Location: Riverbend Park, 6700 N.C. 16 North
Cost: Free
Time/Day: 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday
2/ Bluegrass in the Park: This sounds like a plan. Bring an instrument if you pick. Or you can grab a bucket of chicken, sit back on the picnic tables and lend an ear.
Location: Henry Fork River Regional Recreation Park, 5655 Sweet Bay Lane, Hickory
Cost: Free
Time/Day: Bands Kudzu and FlintHill at 1 p.m. and open mic at 2 p.m. Sunday
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