Hornets unveil next phase of Re!magine Spectrum Center | Re!magine Spectrum Center will boast an elevated fan experience with brand new seats, more food and beverage options, and upcoming lounges to watch games and socialize.
Events
Events
Saturday, May 3
South Carolina Strawberry Festival | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Walter Y. Elisha Park | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the charm of Historic Fort Mill at this party featuring all things strawberries.
Derby Day 2025 | 12-8 p.m. | Divine Barrel Brewing | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a day long party — with hat contests, cornhole tournaments, photo booths, and mint juleps.
Taste of Korea | 12-6 p.m. | 8415 Moores Chapel Rd. | Cost of purchase | Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Korea in this culinary festival.
2025 Crawfish Boil | 12-4 p.m. | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | $12+ | Get a taste of the Gulf Coast with some bayou delicacies hosted by the Carolina Chapter of the LSU Alumni Association.
River Jam | 7 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $0+ | Grab your lawn chairs and kick off the return of live concerts along the rapids.
Sunday, May 4
KinderMourn Hope Floats Duck Race | Sunday, May 4 | 2 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | Free | Adopt rubber ducks to honor families who’ve lost loved ones and see them race through Whitewater’s rapids.
“Star Wars: A New Hope” | Sunday, May 4 | 2 p.m. | Carolina Theatre | $17 | May the force be with you when seeing the film that launched a film universe into a galaxy far, far away.
Monday, May 5
Tequila Tasting and Food Pairing | 6-8 p.m. | Monday Night Brewing - Garden Co. | $70+ | Spend a festive evening sipping tequila while crafting tacos in this guided class celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
Rachel Platten | 8 p.m. | Neighborhood Theatre | $36+ | We’ll “Stand by You” if you spend your evening seeing the pop singer perform live.
National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local yoga studios. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
Announced
Chicken + waffles are back at KFC. The popular combo hasn’t been on the menu in over five years — well, at least not at the fast food chain. We know quite a few local brunch spots where you can find the sweet and savory dish.
Eat
We consider ourselves among the chosen few — Charlotte is home to two of only 85 remaining TGI Friday’s locations in the US. Have a sudden hankering for loaded potato skins and wings? Flex on everyone that has to travel for these delicacies and visit the restaurant because you can.
Read
Today is Free Comic Book Day. The celebration of the genre allows fans to grab free comic books, including titles from franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Archie,” and “Minecraft at select locations. Use this map to find a participating spot, like The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library.
Sports
Who are the winners and losers from the Panthers’ 2025 draft?Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
🎶 We’re feelin’ the love
Over 80,000 people attended the first Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte in May 2024. | Photo via Lovin Life Music Fest
There’s so much happening in Charlotte today, but a big chunk of my heart is in my hometown of Louisville, KY, today (hey, LOUtoday) for the 151st Kentucky Derby.
I captured this picture of the 141st Kentucky Derby, where you’ll spot the Triple Crown winner, American Pharaoh.
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