Spring-time fun is back in the Queen City! Whether you are an art aficionado, a fitness fanatic, or a lover of all things outdoors, there’s something for you this week. Enjoy music from Broadway favorites, learn about the history of Black craftspeople in the South, taste new and unique brews, admire the hard work of neighborhood gardeners and much more.
Thursday:
Caitlyn Smith at Visulite Theatre
Thursday, May 12, 7:00p
Don’t miss singer/songwriter Caitlyn Smith – whose work has been performed by John Legend, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and more – on-stage at the Visulite with special guest Carter Faith. Tickets are available now.
Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series
Thursday, May 12, 6:00p – 9:00p
The Greenway’s popular Summer Concert Series is back now through the end of June. This week features the music of ‘Late Night Special’. Check online for details about future performances.
River Jam Run: Race Edition
Thursday, May 12, 6:30p
It’s time to hit the trails again at the Whitewater Center! Go off road for your Thursday run then reward yourself with a relaxing evening of live music at River Jam. Registration is required.
We Built This at Historic Rosedale
Now through June 11
‘We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Buildings in North Carolina’ features the work of Black builders and craftspeople spanning more than three centuries. Tickets are available now. Be sure to check on-line for details on Rosedale’s hours and viewing windows.
Coined in the South at the Mint Museum
Now through July 3
The Young Affiliates of the Mint, in collaboration with The Mint Museum Uptown, present ‘Coined in the South’, a juried exhibition featuring artists from across the southeast. Works will be on exhibit through July 3.
Friday:
Chef & Winemaker Dinner with Shelton Vineyards
Friday, May 13, 6:30p
Travel a bit north of Charlotte for an evening of delicious food and wine pairings with Harvest Grill and Shelton Vineyards. Tickets are available now and required to attend this event.
Broadway’s Longest with Charlotte Symphony
Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14, 7:30p
Enjoy an evening of some of Broadway’s most famous music including pieces from Phantom, Chicago and Les Misérables brought to you by the Charlotte Symphony. Tickets are still available for both shows.
BeachFest Matthews
Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14
Head to Stumptown Park in Matthews for this two-day celebration including live music, street food, carnival activities, local vendors and more. Don’t forget to check the schedule for a full line-up of music performances.
2nd Friday – Kickoff Celebration!
FRIDAY AT 6 PM – 10 PM
Oak Street Mill, Cornelius
- Live music from local sensations Unknown Artist along with special guests Friends Band
- Food trucks & local craft breweriesÂ
- Vendors, street art, kids activities & inflatables and much more!Â
Saturday:
CLT Rare Beer Fest
Saturday, May 14, 2:00p – 5:00p
Join over 40 breweries featuring new and rare brews including CLT Brewed Award Winners. The event, hosted by Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, will also include live music, local food and vendors from around the Charlotte area.
Pet Palooza Walk & Festival with the Humane Society of Charlotte
Saturday, May 14, 11:00a
Bring your four-legged friends for a celebration of our precious pets with Humane Society of Charlotte! Back in-person after two years of virtual events, you’ll enjoy an afternoon of fun for the whole family while celebrating the Humane Society’s new Animal Resource Center.
Charlotte Garden Club Art in the Garden Tour
Saturday, May 14 – Sunday, May 15
Enjoy a stroll through six private gardens around Charlotte and gather inspiration for your own outdoor sanctuary. Enter a raffle for plants and garden accessories, purchase outdoor decor from local vendors and watch as artists paint the landscapes you wander through. Tickets are available now.
Camden Commons
Saturday, May 14, 11:00a – 5:00p
Camden Commons is back for the month of May! Enjoy South End’s outdoor living room as Camden Road is transformed into a pedestrian paradise. Lawn games, live music, local vendors and food trucks will be on-site; and there will be plenty of seating to relax and enjoy this special celebration.
Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Market
Saturday, May 14, 10:00a – 4:00p
Shop the work of over 50 members of the Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Guild at the first of two pottery markets planned this year. Admission is free.
Charlotte, NC Wing a Ding Ding Festival
SATURDAY 11:30 AM – 9 PM
4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-3525, United States
-Over 30 kinds of wings and fried chicken to sample from top chefs and food vendors
-Cold beer, wine or other non-alcoholic beverages to cool you down!
-Get to Vote for Charlotte’s Best Wings & Fried Chicken!
-Live Bands and Entertainment
Markets at 11 at Ballantyne’s Backyard
Saturday, May 14, 11:00a – 4:00p
Another spring favorite is back in Ballantyne’s Backyard! Explore products from the Markets at 11, enjoy food and drink from local restaurants and spend a day relaxing with family and friends.
Sunday:
Pups on the Patio at Billy Sunday
Sunday, May 15, 2:00p – 5:00p
Support a local animal shelter and celebrate your four-legged friends with an afternoon on the patio at Billy Sunday. Drink specials will be available, plus raffle prizes and giveaways. Registration is required.
Wellness Fest at Protagonist
Sunday, May 15, 12:00p – 5:00p
Stop by Protagonist South End for a wellness-centered market with The MAKRS Society. Shop over 35 vendors, enjoy live music, pop-up yoga and healthy eats from local food trucks. Registration is required for the yoga class.
Levine Museum on the Move Celebration
Sunday, May 15, 12:00p – 5:00p
Honor the past and celebrate the future of Levine Museum of the New South during the finals days at their current location. Check out the exhibits, sign the wall of memories, enjoy live performances, storytelling and more!
Next Week:
Healthy Charlotte Alliance 2022 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 18, 12:00p – 1:30p
Reflect on the past year of challenges and progress with Healthy Charlotte Alliance. Former Mecklenburg County Director of Public Health, Gibbie Harris, will speak about lessons from the pandemic and our needs as a community. Registration is required.
Save the Date:
Annual Art Auction at The Light Factory
Saturday, May 21, 6:30p – 9:00p
Get your tickets now for The Light Factory’s annual art auction featuring work donated by both national and local photographers. There will be live music, a local food truck and lots of art!
