Mark your calendars: 13 must-do events in May

🎨 May 2: "Superfine at the Gantt: Exploring Black Dandyism" at Harvey B. Gantt Center. | 7-11pm

🎶 May 2-4: Lovin' Live Music Fest in First Ward Park. | Times vary

🎤 May 3: Kendrick Lamar & SZA at Bank of America Stadium. | 7pm

🍹 May 3: Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl at various venues in Uptown. | 3-10pm

🎶 May 8: 5th Street Live kicks off at Truist Plaza. | 5-10pm.

🏃🏻‍♂️ May 10: Meck Mile at Memorial Stadium. | Gates open at 1:30pm

⛳️ May 12-18: 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. | Times vary

🔥 May 17: Souled Out Dates at Camp North End. | 3-10pm

🍖 May 17: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Ballantyne's Backyard. | 12pm

🇯🇵 May 17-18: Japan Fest at Urban District Market. | 11:30am-8pm

🏮 May 23: Water Lantern Festival at Symphony Park. | 6-10pm

🏁 May 25: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | 6pm

🤘 May 31: Metallica's M72 World Tour at Bank of America Stadium. | 6pm

Go deeper: Our Weekender drops every Thursday morning with a fresh list of things to do every Friday through Sunday.