FOR SINGLES:
1. Through Healing Eyes gala: Party with a purpose. The breast cancer education and awareness group unveils this year's survivors calendar and the Ann Freeman Dance Academy presents "Run for Life."
Location: Hickory Museum of Art, 243 Third Ave., NE, Hickory
Cost: Admission is free. Calendars are available for a $15 donation.
Time/Day: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
2. Flea market and record swap: Just for the record, you can bring vinyl, CDs, DVDs, comics and collectibles for this rock 'n' roll flea market. Get a space and sell, bring your stuff to trade or just show up to buy.
Location: Drip's Coffee and Brewhouse, 256 First Ave., NW, Hickory
Time/Day: 1 p.m. Saturday
FOR FAMILIES:
1. Art in the Shop: Who says art shows are stuffy? This one has music, bellydancing, comedy and pieces ranging from recycled sculpture to spray-painted art and other fun, funky stuff.
Location: Bobby Godfrey Lane, Bethlehem
Cost: Free admission
Time/Day: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
2. Dessert demo: Give your compliments to the chef. Pastry professional Gina Johnson will give you step-by-step directions for creating sweet, stuffed apples. Don't miss your taste of fall.
Location: Downtown Hickory Farmers' Market, 232 Government Ave., SW (across the railroad tracks from Union Square)
Cost: Free
Time/Day: 10:30 a.m. Saturday
3. Western Piedmont Symphony concert: This is classic. Selections for the first show of the season include music from Wagner, Strauss and Berlioz.
Location: J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd., SE, Lenoir
Cost: $15, $30 or $40
Time/Day: 8 p.m. Saturday
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