The Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward | 12-4 p.m. | Fourth Ward | $36+ | Peek behind the historic walls in the historic Fourth Ward with a self-guided garden and lifestyle tour + food, beer, and cocktail tastings.
Seaboard Rosé Fest 2025 | 2-5 p.m. | Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar | $40 | Bring your best pink and sip ~30 different dry rosé wines.
Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire FC | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $38+ | Root for the Crown to extinguish the flames visiting from the Windy City.
Sunday, May 18
2025 PGA Championship - Sunday | 8 a.m. | Quail Hollow Club | $289+ | Witness the climax of one of the biggest tournaments tournaments in golf happening in the Queen City.
Party in the Park | 1-5 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | Free | Spend a festive afternoon sampling food trucks, live music, and a cash bar.
The Ultimate Creative Meet + Greet | 1-3 p.m. | Five Points Plaza | Free, donations welcome | Connect with fellow creatives to get inspired for your next project.
Monday, May 19
Beginner and Beyond Pottery Wheel Class | 6-8:30 p.m. | 1003 Louise Ave., #Ste. A | $259+ | Sharpen your pottery-crafting skills in this this six-week mixed-level class.
Wine & Cheese Pairing May | 6-9 p.m. | Frenchy’s Sip and Shop | $39 | Sip and savor flavors inspired from the oldest winery in Germany.
The Southern accent may be disappearing. According to recent research, there’s been a diminishment of the regional accent in certain communities — including folks who grew up in Charlotte. Which leads us to ask — do you have a Southern accent? Let us know.
Liam and Olivia — those were the most popular baby names in the US in 2024 based on recently released data from the Social Security Administration. If you already know a Liam or Olivia, help them out by sharing these kid-friendly Charlotte activities with them.
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Brace yourself for Memorial Day travel — this year is likely to break a 20-year-old record with nearly 45.1 million people on the move. Don’t forget that you need a REAL ID to fly. Here’s how to get yours. (Axios)
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The Panthers are poised for an exciting year with a schedule packed with thrilling matchups. Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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The Cheerwine Festival has been an annual party in downtown Salisbury since 2017. | Photo via Studio 35 Photography
We heard a rumor that there’s nothing to do in Charlotte. We’re here to prove that wrong.
There are plenty of local music, food, and arts performances to go around all over the city. Start planning for these festivals now, and you just might be able to make them all.
St. Philip Neri Italian Festival | May 15-17 | St. Philip Neri Church, Fort Mill, SC | Savor homemade Italian favorites like sausages and meatballs + live music, a beer garden, and 50+ vendors and artisans.
Cheerwine Festival | May 17 | Downtown Salisbury | Celebrate this Southern favorite with samples, live music, and themed foods.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival | May 17 | Ballantyne’s Backyard | Sip beer and bourbon + savor barbecue from several pitmasters.
Taste of Charlotte Festival | June 6-8 | Uptown | Charlotte’s largest food festival features samples from area restaurants + live performances, activities, and free swag.
A set of wind chimes. There’s nothing like listening to the soft melody of wind chimes in the evening summer breeze. We love this premium set for their soothing tones, durability, and silver finish.
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