Concerts + live music

Food and drink

Outdoors Events

• The Bulb Mobile Market | Thursday, May 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Nest, 1774 Statesville Ave., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Shop fresh produce from this donation-based + nonprofit mobile farmers market.
• Yoga for Wellbeing | Thursday, May 2 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd., Indian Trail | Free | Center your body + mind during this session for all experience levels.
• River Jam: Jon Stickley Trio | Thursday, May 2 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte | $12 | Enjoy live music surrounded by the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.

• Breakaway Presents: Another World 2024 | Friday, May 3 | 4 p.m. | zMAX Dragway, 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord | $24-$1,049 | Dance the weekend away in this two-day festival of EDM music.
• Rodney Carrington | Friday, May 3 | 7 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte | $49.50-$69.50 | Laugh and sing along to the comedian, writer, and singer during his tour stop in the Queen City.
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Friday, May 3 | 8:30 p.m. | The Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 Hwy. 49 N., Concord | $25 | The Midway at Cabarrus Arena will become a drive-in movie theater showing the classic film.

• Caffeine and Classics at Streetside Classics – Charlotte | Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Streetside Classics, 800 Derita Rd., Ste. A, Concord | Free | Grab a coffee + donut while marveling at the classic hot rods lining the street.
• Art in the Garden Tour | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Various locations, south Charlotte | $45 | Explore seven private gardens during the two-day self-guided tour.
• Strawberry Jamboree | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia | $8 | Enjoy cooking demos, games, + learn how strawberries grow.
• Kings Drive Art Walk | Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Little Sugar Creek Greenway, 600 S. Kings Dr., Charlotte | Free | Stroll local vendor tents + support local artists in this annual festival.
• Charlotte FC vs. Portland Timbers | Saturday, May 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $20-$172 | Celebrate “Star Wars Night” with a free glow stick while cheering for Charlotte FC.

• The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved the superintendent’s $2.1 billion budget for next year. The budget includes an increase in teacher salary and will be discussed by county commissioners this month. (WSOC)

• General Admission to Lovin’ Life Music Fest is sold out. There are limited VIP tickets still available for the three-day concert in Uptown. More than 40 performers will take the stage in the inaugural event.

• Amazon is setting up shop in Kannapolis. The e-commerce giant leased an 198,000-sqft industrial building under construction at US 73 and Kannapolis Pkwy. Operation plans are TBA. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• The town of Huntersville dedicated improvements at Abernethy Park. The upgrades include an accessible playground, walking trail, a new basketball court, and more. Visit the park at 207 Glendale Dr.

• You wanted more. Carowinds announced five new artists for its new Summer Music Fest. TobyMac and Tenth Avenue North will perform Saturday, July 20. Sugar Ray, Better than Ezra, and Tonic will perform Saturday, August 3.

• Sample Guatemalan fried chicken and empanadas in Rock Hill. Pollo Campero opened its South Carolina location at 1022 Riverview Rd. The restaurant is the fourth location in the Carolinas. (The Charlotte Observer)

• Shake it up. RSVP South End is shifting from nightlife programming to private events. The change comes one month after sister concept, Fairwood 226 closed in March. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• Charlotte Ballet’s Swan Lake was listed to perform at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art on Friday, May 3rd. Jazz at the Bechtler will be taking place at the museum. Swan Lake will be at Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St.

• The Canes are bound for the second round. Defeating the Islanders, the team will face the New York Rangers on the ice. Follow the Carolina Hurricanes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• Cinco de Mayo celebrations start early this year at Mi Pueblo, with food, drinks, and fun today + all weekend long. Enjoy traditional Mexican favorites, specials, and featured dishes, or bring the party to you with pickup, delivery, or catering.*

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• Wednesday, May 8 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius | Business owners and community members in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville are welcome.
• Monday, June 3 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Ln., Matthews | Lunch will be provided at this presentation.
• Thursday, June 13 | 2-4p.m. | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, 505 Main St., Ste. 100, Pineville | Refreshments will be provided during this meeting.
• Thursday, June 20 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation, 7500 Old Sycamore Dr., Charlotte | Breakfast will be provided during this presentation.