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• River Jam: Caleb Caudle | Friday, May 31 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte | $12 | Enjoy the sunset + live music by the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.
• Charlotte Knights vs. Worcester | Friday, May 31 | 7:04 p.m. | Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $16-$62 | Catch the game at the ballpark + a spectacular firework show over Uptown.
• Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Beyoncé | Friday, May 31 | 9-10:15 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte | $33.25 | Marvel at a candlelight concert with an orchestra performing the music of Beyoncé.

• Japan Fest | Saturday, June 1 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Urban District Market, 2315 N. Davidson St., Charlotte | Join the inaugural festival celebrating the food and culture of Japan.
• Weekend of Lager | Saturday, June 1 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Carolina Beer Temple, 195 N. Trade St., Matthews | Free | Grab a pint and taste traditional German-style beers from renowned local breweries.
• Kick Off Grilling Season at L’Ostrica | Saturday, June 1 | 12 p.m. | L’Ostrica, 4701 Park Rd., Charlotte | $20 | Celebrate grilling season with tastings of five wines for your next backyard gathering.
• George Strait | Saturday, June 1 | 5:45 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $200-$3,000 | You’ll think you’ll be in “Amarillo by Morning” seeing the country singer perform with Chris Stapleton.

• Front Porch Sundays | Sunday, June 2 | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Atherton Mill, 2104 South Blvd., Charlotte | Free | Tour dozens of businesses in an open air market while sampling food + enjoying live music.
• Hairspray | Sunday, June 2 | Times vary | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $25 | Join the “nicest kids in town” for the hit Broadway show’s opening weekend in Charlotte.
• Summer Concert Series | Sunday, June 2 | 4-6 p.m. | USVI Wine Co., 167 Union St. S., Concord | Cost of purchase | Taste wines while being serenaded by the smooth sounds of jazz and R&B.

• Greenville Jazz Fest | Friday, June 7-Saturday, June 8 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, Main St., Greenville | Free | Greenville Jazz Fest comes to Main Street in downtown Greenville. Don’t miss this weekend celebration of community, culture and jazz.*

• Duke Energy’s former Uptown headquarters will soon see a $250 million overhaul. The 1970s-era office tower at Brooklyn Village Avenue and Church Street will be transformed into apartments and retail space. Demolition is slated for August with a hopeful completion in late 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• The City of Charlotte reached an “understanding” with Norfolk Southern to use the company’s railroad tracks to connect Lake Norman communities to Uptown via the Red Line. The goal is for the deal to be complete by September. (The Charlotte Observer)

• Bank of America is relocating employees from two Uptown buildings to nearby locations. Leases for the offices at 901 W. Trade St. and Fifth Third Center expire this year. The bank confirmed no jobs are being cut because of the moves. (The Charlotte Observer)

• The city of Charlotte is funding a $1 million study aiming to construct a pedestrian bridge between Uptown and the historic West End neighborhood along I-277. The grant is primarily funded by the US Dept. of Transportation. The “Reconnecting the West End” study will take 12-18 months to complete. (WCNC)

• J&L Machine and Fabrication, a steel fabrication and machining provider, will create 33 new jobs in Gaston County. The company will invest more than $2.1 million to expand its production capacity in the Town of Stanley. The average annual wage is estimated to be $50,808. (WCCB)

• Belk is debuting its first NC outlet store in Charlotte’s Northlake Mall. Development for the new outlet at 6801 Northlake Mall Dr. will start in June and is scheduled to open in September. The Charlotte-based retail chain says the store will remain open during the transition. (The Charlotte Observer)

• Tacos 4 Life is coming to Mooresville. The taco chain will occupy a 4,500-sqft location left vacant by Cantina 1511 after its closure last August. The upcoming location at 120-D Marketplace Ave. will be the brand’s fourth in the Charlotte area.

• Huntersville Parks & Recreation announced Holbrook Pickleball/Tennis Courts will be closed in July due to a court resurfacing project. The town will be turning one tennis court into two additional pickleball courts.

• Two weeks into OTAs — which players are rising above the rest? Get the rundown from the Carolina Panthers’ huddles with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Charlotte’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.

• If you’re spending more time outside on the golf course, pickleball court, or exploring the CLT greenway, now’s a perfect time to add assisted stretching into your wellness routine. Plus, your introductory stretch session at StretchLab is discounted. Find a location near you + schedule.*