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
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.
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…
Piedmont Arts and Cultural Experience May 2: New festival in Mt. Holly
The City of Mount Holly, North Carolina, is introducing a new event this spring. Piedmont Arts & Cultural Experience (P.A.C.E.) will take place … [Read more...] about Piedmont Arts and Cultural Experience May 2: New festival in Mt. Holly
5th Anniversary Party at Mac Tabby Cat Café Concord
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Mac Tabby Cat Café Concord, at 25 Market Street SW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting its 5th Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 6 to … [Read more...] about 5th Anniversary Party at Mac Tabby Cat Café Concord
Carolina Bongomela: Bengali Festival May 2 in Indian Trail
Probasi of Charlotte is presenting Carolina Bongomela, a Bengali festival, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., at Porter Ridge High School, … [Read more...] about Carolina Bongomela: Bengali Festival May 2 in Indian Trail
Top Things to do in Charlotte in May — big list of events
In Charlotte, May is the beginning of the summer season. That means that free outdoor concerts are in full swing, festivals are kicking in, and … [Read more...] about Top Things to do in Charlotte in May — big list of events
South Carolina Strawberry Festival May 1-2
The Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival takes place in nearby Fort Mill, South Carolina, May 1 and 2, 2026. It'll be at Walter Elisha Park, 345 … [Read more...] about South Carolina Strawberry Festival May 1-2
Cinco de Mayo party at Camp North End May 2
NoDa Company Canteen, at Camp North End, is co-hosting a free Cinco de Mayo party with Carlotan Talents. The party will take place in the Boileryard … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo party at Camp North End May 2
