âWeâre pushing for the crowd and really want to get that last home win because, obviously, Tampa is a really tough opponent,â Carolina Ascent FC Forward Mia Corbin told CLTtoday.
Team Captain Vicky Bruce scored the first goal ever for Carolina Ascent in their inaugural home opener.
âItâs the last home game, letâs end it with a bang,â said Corbin. âHopefully, we do have playoffs, but just keep supporting us like you have done all year long.â
Editorâs note: The team still has two away games in their inaugural season available via Peacock.
Billy Idol | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $40+ | It may feel âHot in the City,â but thatâs fine when youâre dancing to Joan Jett and Billy Idol live.
Saturday, May 17
Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Veterans Park, Fort Mill, SC | $0+ | Shop fresh produce, juices, and artisan goods at this weekly market.
NoDa Arbor Day Family Festival | 12-5 p.m. | Divine Barrel Brewing | Free | Celebrate the outdoors with live music, an eco-vendor market, and food trucks, plus seedling trees to take home.
2025 PGA Championship | 8 a.m. | Quail Hollow Club | $282+ | Get your ticket to see who will win the Wanamaker Trophy at this yearâs PGA Championship.
Squabble Squares Tournament | 1-4 p.m. | Resident Culture, South End | Free | Play the board game created by Charlotteans at this debut party and tournament.
Festa Italiana 2025 | 1-6 p.m. | 900 West Trade St. | $125 | Savor unlimited food + beer, wine, and a limoncello bar, with proceeds benefiting the Nevins Center.
Monday, May 19
Burgers and Drafts | 5-11 p.m. | Sycamore Brewing & Taproom | Cost of purchase | Start the workweek with $5 drafts and half-priced burgers â you canât beat that.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 29. The long-awaited Whataburger near Bubba 33âs on East Franklin Boulevard is opening its doors at 9 a.m. Expect to order breakfast biscuits and hamburgers from this Texas chain. (WCNC)
Closing
Bohemian Stylehouse is closing after nine years in business. The Oakhurst salon was the first in Charlotte to offer hourly pricing, rather than pricing on womenâs and menâs haircuts. Its last day of business is Saturday, May 31.
Announced
Meet Emmy Louâs â the new Dilworth wine bar by the team behind Customshop and Marinaâs Tapas. The concept is poised to be a fun, casual place to spend time learning about wines. Itâs expected to open this fall. An exact date is TBA.
Community
Charlotte ranked the 39th most expensive city to rent, according to Zumperâs National Rent Report. For thought: the median one-bedroom apartment costs $1,470. Statesville had the most affordable rent, with one-bedrooms priced at $1,040. (WCNC)
Ranked
Speaking of rankings... the Queen City is now the 14th largest city in the US. Between July 2023 and 2024, Charlotte added ~23,423 residents, bringing the total population to 943,476. Now the sixth-fastest growing major city, CLT outpaced Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, DC in terms of numeric growth.
Outdoors
Anne Springs Close Greenway will soon become a work of art. The Fort Mill destination will host Forest Forms, an outdoor art exhibition, Sept. 13-Jan. 11. The exhibition features 18 larger-than-life sculptures representing some of the flora and fauna at the greenway.
Try This
Ice, ice baby. Weâre not even in the hottest part of summer, but this post has us planning ways to cool down. @CLTFoodGirl posted a roundup of summer faves to take a break from the heat. Let us know your favorite spots to visit for a cool treat.
Sports
ICYMI â The Panthers released their schedule for the 2025-26 season. The team kicks off the regular season on Sept. 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium. Tickets are on sale. (WCNC)
Listen
What does the No. 4 draft pick mean for Charlotteâs future? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked Onâs daily, team-focused podcasts.
Real Estate
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48 million. Thatâs how many Americans hear so poorly that their quality of life suffers â think: missing out on convos, concerts, and un-captioned movies. Fortunately, this hearing aid changes the game. Try out its dual processing technology for yourself with a free 45-day, no-risk trial.*
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âźïž Go with the flow
Explore the connection between music and movement during a guided course at ONE Fest. | Photo via ONE Fest
âMaking wellness accessible and inclusive for all.â Thatâs the mission behind ONE Fest, Charlotteâs fourth-annual yoga, music, and arts festival happening tomorrow May 17, at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. in South End.
Beginning at 9:30 a.m., yogis can participate in 80+ classes, workshops, and sound healing, plus, do some shopping from an expansive vendor market with live music.
The festival is family-friendly, with field day games, kid-friendly classes, and free admission for children under 12.
General admission starts at $55, with the option to upgrade to an âelevatedâ ticket for VIP tent access, free chair massages, and food. But if you just want to shop, attending the market is free.
Bonus: Consider dancing under the stars during the Glow Dance Party.
âWeâre not just offering yoga and music; weâre curating a space where every person â regardless of their background or ability â can feel seen, supported, and celebrated,â Jasmine Vializ, Co-Founder of ONE Fest, told CLTtoday.
The Buy
A shower scrubber mat. Itâs made with 500 soft silicone bristles that remove dirt and dead skin. Bonus: It easily attaches to the floor or wall of your shower with non-slip suction cups.
City Editor Jack and I had an amazing first day at the PGA Championship yesterday. If you happen to go this weekend, donât forget the sunscreen and hat! My favorite moment: seeing Rory McIlroy sink a putt on the 18th hole.
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