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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Celebrate Cambodian Heritage Month at the Khmer Heritage Fest on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts, 1030 … [Read more...] about Khmer Fest Apr. 30: Celebrate Cambodian Heritage
The Spoke Easy, at 1530 Elizabeth Avenue, is both a bicycle shop and a bar. So you can buy a bike and a beer. They also do bike repairs here. The … [Read more...] about The Spoke Easy: Bike Around the World Film and Potluck Apr. 30, featuring Bangladesh
The Gastonia's Summer Concert Series is returning in 2026. These free concerts will take place at CaroMont Health Park and Rotary Pavilion in … [Read more...] about Gastonia Concert Series
16-time GRAMMY®-winning global superstar Bruno Mars is currently on his record-breaking, sold-out stadium outing, The Romantic Tour. In conjunction … [Read more...] about Hello Kitty X Bruno Mars Pop-Up April 28-29
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