Pitmasters from all over the Carolinas are teaming up to showcase each of the three regions that make up Carolina BBQ. The festival will be held at the Boileryard at Camp North End. Expect live music, vendors, beer and cocktails. More info
Less than an hour away from Uptown is Treehouse Vineyards. Schedule a wine tasting, buy wine by the bottle or stop by the vineyard for Latin Night when there's live music and food trucks. More info
Studio 229 on Brevard is hosting internationally renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips on May 20. Phillips is the only musician in the world to have recorded and toured with Michael Jackson, Prince and Stevie Wonder. View tickets
For 45 years, Park Road Books has operated as a full-service bookstore complete with new releases, local author highlights, staff picks, book clubs and author signings, and other fun events. Don't forget to say hello to Yola, the in-store dog, when you're there. More info
Head to Bank of America Stadium on May 22 and watch Charlotte FC play against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Show your team spirit with some new gear from Glory Days Apparel and the team's website. Buy tickets
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