Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a … [Read more...] about Live Music at Optimist Hall on Mother’s Day: Savannah Harmon
Arts & Entertainment
From improv nights to live music to performance art...you'll find plenty to enjoy in the Queen City. Learn about the free events as well as discounts.
Cinco de Mayo at The Music Yard
The Music Yard, at 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 4 to 11 p.m. General … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo at The Music Yard
Matthews Concert Band’s Spring Concert May 5
The Matthews Concert Band is a volunteer community band of professional and dedicated amateur musicians. Its mission is to provide performance … [Read more...] about Matthews Concert Band’s Spring Concert May 5
Star Wars Day Events in Charlotte — May the 4th be with you!
May the 4th is also known as Star Wars Day. "May the 4th be with you..." It's on this day that you'll find many organizations hosting Star Wars … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Events in Charlotte — May the 4th be with you!
BOOM Charlotte Fringe Festival May 1 to 3
BOOM Charlotte is back as a three-day festival in 2026. At BOOM, you can expect a multifaceted and immersive art experience. There will be an eclectic … [Read more...] about BOOM Charlotte Fringe Festival May 1 to 3
Kings Drive Art Walk May 2-3
Kings Drive Art Walk returns on May 2 and 3, 2026. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall's Festival in the Park. It's free to … [Read more...] about Kings Drive Art Walk May 2-3
Hello Huntersville Festival May 3, including Story Forge, an immersive Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Hello Huntersville, the annual music and arts festival, is returning in 2026. It will take place Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Hello Huntersville Festival May 3, including Story Forge, an immersive Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Gantt Center events
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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to … [Read more...] about Gantt Center events
RiverFest plans changing due to the weather
Important Update: Due to the weather forecast for May 2, RiverFest is changing a lot. Some of the activities are moving inside. Some have been … [Read more...] about RiverFest plans changing due to the weather
Open House at Little Studio May 2: demos, pottery market, more…
The Little Studio is a pottery studio at 3432a The Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina, close to both NoDa and Plaza Midwood. They offer pottery classes … [Read more...] about Open House at Little Studio May 2: demos, pottery market, more…
