Freshlist, one of Charlotte's main food hubs, now hosts a weekly farmers market at its warehouse in the Belmont neighborhood near Uptown.

Why it matters: The Monday market is a way to buy locally sourced food and support Carolina farmers, especially as a worsening drought shows little sign of easing.

Catch up quick: Freshlist, a wholesaler supplying locally sourced produce, dairy and grains, has built its business around serving more than 100 Charlotte restaurants since launching in 2014.

• Now, it's opening its warehouse to the public with a weekly market in an effort to better connect with the community, CEO Anthony Mirisciotta tells Axios.

What to expect: Inventory changes weekly based on what's in season and what neighbors are asking for.

• Mirisciotta says those requests often include items you wouldn't find during a typical grocery store run.
• Some current spring offerings include blueberries, strawberries, cilantro and asparagus.
• Beyond produce vendors offer meats, eggs, cheeses and artisan goods like pasta, ice cream, peanut butter, olive oil and jams.

Stop by: 1300 Pegram St. every Monday from 2-6pm.

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Charlotte is home to a lot of great ones.

Why it matters: Farmers markets offer an easy — and fun! — way to support local businesses, whether you're buying fresh produce, baked goods or fancy coffee.

Here are several in the city worth checking out.

🍎 Uptown Farmers Market

The vibe: Shop from over 40 vendors selling fresh fruits and veggies, meat and poultry, and artisan foods and baked goods.

• Open on Saturdays from 8am-12:30pm through Dec. 12.

🫐 University City Farmers Market

The vibe: Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised eggs and meats, artisanal foods, and natural beauty products while taking in the view of the water.

• The market is every Saturday, May through October, from 10am-2pm.

🥬 South End Farmers Market

The vibe: Along with nearly 20 anchor vendors, South End Farmers Market features a rotating lineup of local food artisans and crafters.

• It's open year-round on Saturdays from 8am-1pm.

🍅 Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

The vibe: This huge state-run market features fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and more.

• It's open year-round, Wednesday-Sunday 8am-5pm.

Full guide to 22 Charlotte-area farmers markets

Draft Day has arrived.

Why it matters: A trip to the playoffs last season positions the Panthers at No. 19 in tonight's first round. But they could surprise everyone and trade up (unlikely).

Between the lines: Analysts aren't confident in the overall talent of this year's draft, the Athletic reported.

Yes, but: There are still a few areas of need for the Panthers, who could add a safety, receiver or even an offensive tackle. Read about potential options here.

What we're watching: After tonight, the Panthers have the following picks:

• No. 51 overall (second round)
• No. 83 overall (third round)
• No. 119 overall (fourth round)
• No. 158 overall (fifth round)
• No. 159 overall (fifth round)
• No. 200 overall (sixth round)

How to watch: The draft starts at 8pm tonight. Rounds 2 and 3 air at 7pm Friday, and the final four rounds begin Saturday at noon.

• ESPN, Disney+, NFL Network and the ESPN App will broadcast the draft. You can also catch the first round on ABC.

This weekend is prime time to be outdoors with the return of Tuck Fest at the Whitewater Center or to meet people at morning DJ sets. Also:

🎬 Tomorrow: Watch "The Avengers" at Triple C Brewing Company over a couple of beers. | Free | 6pm | Details

🥞 Saturday: Visit Vaulted Oak Brewing for bottomless pancakes, drinks, a raffle and a silent auction to support The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. | $10-$30 | 9:30am-2pm | Details

🧑‍🌾 Sunday: Pick up some fresh foods at Birkdale Village's farmer's market and shop from local vendors. | Free | 10am-3pm | Details

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🎤 Usher and Chris Brown have added a second show to their upcoming tour stop at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

• And Nick Jonas announced an "intimate" performance June 7 at The Fillmore.

A new historical marker at Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve recognizes the 1929 lynching of Willie McDaniel and Charlotte's history of racial terror. (The Charlotte Post)

☕️ Vavela, a late-night Turkish coffee shop in University City, is expanding to Dilworth at 905 Kenilworth Ave.

A second Titanic experience is coming to Charlotte this spring.

Why it matters: Immersive experiences and exhibits recreating the ship's devastating voyage are popping up all over the world. Two are now set to come to Charlotte this year.

The latest: "Titanic: The Exhibition" will be at The Park Expo & Conference Center Friday, May 15, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.

Between the lines: "Titanic: The Exhibition" is a separate Titanic-themed exhibit from the previously announced "Titanic: Echoes from the Past" exhibit coming to The GreenHouse in west Charlotte this spring.

What to expect: In "Titanic: Echoes from the Past," you're given the name of a real passenger who boarded the Titanic. As you explore the ship, you follow their storyline.

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