What To Do This Month In Charlotte: May 2025
The best things to do and see around the Queen City
These events give you a good excuse to check out places that won BOB Awards—not that you need one.
Resident Culture Beer Pong Tournament
Friday, May 9, Resident Culture South End
Think you’re the best at beer pong? Find out at Resident Culture’s monthly double-elimination tourney. You’ll have fun even if you don’t win a prize, and competitors and spectators alike are invited to enjoy barbecue, beer, and cocktails. The tournament is free, but online registration is required. Check-in is at 7 p.m., and the competition starts at 7:30 p.m.
Sadie’s Flowers Pop-Up at Keepsake Brewery
Saturday, May 10, Keepsake Brewery, Gastonia
Join Sadie’s Flowers at Keepsake Brewery for a Mother’s Day pop-up. Buy pre-bundled bouquets or build your own at the flower bar. (Pre-orders also available via @sadies_flowers on Instagram.) Noon-4 p.m.
Food Truck Friday at Fountain Park
Friday, May 16, Fountain Park, 300 E. Main St., Rock Hill
Every third Friday from May through September, Old Town Rock Hill brims with popular food trucks, kids activities, live music, and local restaurant and beer vendors. 6-10 p.m.
Tea Circle with Michael Anthony
Friday, May 16, Sanctuary Imports
Self-proclaimed psychic healer Michael Anthony hosts a tea circle at Sanctuary Imports on the third Friday of each month. Bring your favorite mug to fill with a supplied tonic tea drink and share your triumphs and challenges with a supportive group. Tickets: $15. 7-8:30 p.m.
Plants & Pastries 2.0
Saturday, May 17, Grow Charlotte
Catch Ashik Bakery’s monthly pop-up, this time at Grow Charlotte in Camp North End, to load up on croissants and seasonal pastry specials. Get there early to get first dibs. 11 a.m.
Dilworth Jubilee in Latta Park
Saturday, May 17, Latta Park
The Dilworth Community Association has hosted the neighborhood festival each year since 1972. Centered on the Pavilion in Latta Park, the gathering will have live music, food trucks, a beer garden, a pet parade, kids activities, and more. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and spend the afternoon with your Dilworth neighbors. Noon-5 p.m.
VisArt Presents: Cruelty-Free Comedy Show
Sunday, May 25, VisArt Video
Charlotte comedians and variety entertainers come together for this family-friendly show. Billed for ages 10 and up, it has “stand-up, music, gentle audience interaction, friendly crowd play, surprises, great vibes, and lots of laughter” in a “positive, upbeat, feel-good atmosphere.” (No religion, politics, or mean-spirited humor allowed.) Tickets: $15 ($20 at door). 6-7:30 p.m.
Charlotte Disc Golf Club’s Course Cleanup League
Saturday, May 31, Kilborne Park
Join the Charlotte Disc Golf Club to clean up trash along the Kilborne Park disc golf course (grabbers, bags, and gloves provided) before you dive into the game. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Substrate’s Wednesday Wine Tastings
Wednesdays, Substrate
Enjoy free wine tastings with vinyl tunes at the cool NoDa wine bar on Wednesdays. Each week will feature a different theme, with wines from a particular region, style, or producer. 5-7 p.m.
The Independent Picture House Showings
Various dates, The Independent Picture House
As of this writing, the arthouse cinema’s May lineup includes showings of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, The Independent Picture HouseLost Highway, Pedicab Driver, Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man, Some Like it Hot, and Amadeus.
Belmont Bookshop Events
Various dates, Belmont Bookshop
The downtown Belmont bookstore offers a packed calendar of events this month, including a board game night; weekly storytimes for kids; book clubs with themes ranging from Blind Date to Morbidly Curious; and a community creators night.
