Music, Music and More Music…Things to do with Family this Week – May 1

If you or your family members like music, this is your week…the symphony plays Pixar tunes, Carolina Voices sing classic and popular songs, and outdoor concerts kick off as summer gets closer and closer. Get your tickets and enjoy a week full of fun.

Charlotte Knights Home Games

May 2-7 Game times vary by day

BB&T Ballpark

A whole week of home games as the Knights take on Norfolk on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and Gwinett on the 5th, 6th & 7th.

Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus

May 2 – 7 Showtimes vary by day

Knight Theatre

A very cool way to see the circus. Traditional circus acts, combined with amazing puppeteers make for a super fun show for all ages.

Cinco de Mayo

May 5 @ 11:15am & 2:15pm

Discovery Place Kids (Huntersville)

Celebrate this fun holiday with a reading of Cinco de Mouse-O! and a guacamole demonstration.

Sunset at the Metropolitan

May 5 (and 12, 19 & 26) @ 5:30-8:30pm

Concert Stage at Metropolitan (between Dressler’s & Hickory Tavern)

This fun annual concert series kicks off with music from Simplified Trio. The perfect way to spend the evening.

Sounds on the Square

May 5 (and Fridays through August) @ 7:00pm

The Square at Spirit Square

Bring your lawn chair, enjoy food and beverages for sale, and hear live, local music FREE every Friday.

The Big Sing

May 5 & 6 @ 7:30pm

McGlohon Theatre

Carolina Voices gathers all three of their choirs for an evening of music sure to entertain.

Charlotte Symphony: Pixar in Concert

May 6 @ 2:30pm & 8:00pm

Belk Theater

Don’t miss your chance to hear the symphony perform a song from EACH of Pixar’s 14 films.

Open Streets 704

May 7 @ 1-5pm

Plaza Midwood & Elizabeth Neighborhoods

This FREE event is in it’s 3rd appearance. A day without cars and 4 zones of pure fun throughout these neighborhoods.

Sheepshearing 

May 7 @ 1-5pm

Schiele Museum of Natural History (Gastonia)

Experience (and try your hand at) sheepshearing, spinning wool into thread, spring herbs and veggies used in cooking.

Hello Huntersville

May 7 @ 2-6pm

Downtown Huntersville

Art vendors, multicultural performances, food trucks and vendors, and much more for the whole family.

Save the Date:

May 13: Family Day @ The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

June 2: #WalkCLT 2017 @ FreeMoreWest Neighborhood

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