The PGA Championship is expected to draw 200,000 fans to Quail Hollow Club in South Charlotte next week, tournament organizers tell Axios.

Why it matters: That doesn't take into account 156 golfers, hundreds of media members, vendors and other people traveling to Charlotte to work the tournament, many of whom will stay in Charlotte's hotels.

State of play: The PGA Championship, one of golf's four majors, returns to Charlotte May 12-18. Grounds tickets for Friday and Saturday have sold out.

• Hotelier and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) chair Vinay Patel tells Axios his two hotels in Ballantyne and Stonecrest are booked to 80-90% occupancy during the PGA Championship.
• Patel, who has 12 hotels in the Charlotte metro area, expects his hotels in south Charlotte to sell out throughout the weekend starting Wednesday, and starting on Thursday for his Matthews property.
• Hotels across Charlotte are expected to surpass 90% occupancy, according to tournament organizers.

How much hotels are going for

About 99% of Americans live near at least one Mexican restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of data from SafeGraph.

Why it matters: The proliferation of Mexican restaurants — once staples only of the Southwest and parts of the Midwest — highlights the growing influence of Mexican Americans on U.S. culture and the effects of increased migration from Mexico over the last 30 years.

By the numbers: Mecklenburg County has 256 Mexican restaurants, according to the data.

The big picture: About 37.2 million people in the U.S. trace their ancestry to Mexico, making Mexican Americans by far the largest Hispanic origin group in the nation, per the Pew Research Center.

• They represent 11% of the total U.S. population and could surpass Black Americans, who represent 12.5% of the nation's population, in the next decade.

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Just 4% of adults on the fence about parenthood say a $5,000 incentive would sway them, per a new BabyCenter poll shared with Axios.

Why it matters: The Trump administration has reportedly discussed a $5,000 "baby bonus" to boost birth rates, but that amount doesn't stretch much beyond Day 1 of a newborn's life.

What they're saying: Paid parental leave and cheaper child care would do more than cash to convince them to have babies, several BabyCenter users commented.

• Some who dismissed $25,000 as too low suggested it would take $500,000 — or even $1 million — to persuade them to have kids.

A common sentiment: $5,000 wouldn't cover insurance costs for having a baby in a hospital.

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🎭 Stefano Vignati has been named Opera Carolina's music director and principal conductor effective May 1. (Instagram)

🪴 The Farmhouse Garden Center at Daniel Stowe Conservancy opened over the weekend. (Axios)

🪄 Museum of Illusions entry is free for teachers with a valid ID year-round, but during teacher appreciation week (today through May 9), teachers who visit will be entered into a raffle. One teacher will win a field trip to the museum for their class, per a museum spokesperson.

🍛 Kolapasi Indian Canteen, a fast-casual Indian restaurant, recently opened its first location in North Carolina, near Charlotte Premium Outlets at 2040 Freeman Park Dr. (Kolapasi)

🍸 Bob Peters will lead a free cocktail class at The Goodyear House on Saturday, May 10, at 3pm. No sign-up required. (Instagram)

💐 District One's Spring Market will take place May 8 from 11am-2pm in front of One South in Disc Plaza at the corner of Trade and Tryon streets. There will be local vendors, a DJ and food. (Eventbrite)

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It's a week packed with reasons to celebrate, from Cinco de Mayo to outdoor live music. Here are five fun things to do in Charlotte this week.

🌮 Monday: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Monday Night Brewing for a Pedro Furtivo Tequila tasting and food pairing. | 6pm | $70 | Details

🎤 Tuesday: Head to The Evening Muse for open mic night. | Doors open at 6pm. | $8.24 | Details

📚 Wednesday: Hear Charlotte author Jen McGivney discuss her new book "Finding Your Walden" with journalist Tommy Tomlinson at Park Road Books.| 6:30pm | Free to attend. | Details

💎 Thursday: Celebrate Charlotte at the Charlotte Museum of History's Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards. | 6-8:30pm | $150 | Details

🎸 Friday: Head to the Whitewater Center for River Jam with outdoor live music by Chamomile and Whiskey. | 7-10pm | Free to attend. | Details

💼 See which top Charlotte companies are hiring.

1. Police Detective (K-9) at Town of Matthews.
2. Application Developer II at Mecklenburg County.
3. Upper School Math Teacher at The Fletcher School, Inc.

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Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz's portrait of Hugh McColl is now on view at Mint Museum Randolph.

Why it matters: McColl is Bank of America's former chairman and CEO and one of the architects of modern Charlotte.

State of play: Leibovitz shot McColl's portrait at his Texas ranch. It was commissioned by McColl's friends ahead of his 90th birthday in June for the Mint Museum.

• McColl, known for his business attire, is seen in a black cowboy hat, jeans, a belt and his favorite belt buckle, a black button-up shirt, and a jacket he bought in Scotland in the 1960s.

What's next: "Annie Leibovitz/Work" is on view at Mint Museum Uptown through Aug. 31.

• McColl's portrait will be moved to Mint Museum Uptown later this summer.

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Eight players who attended North Carolina high schools were taken in last month's NFL Draft, according to NFL data.

State of play: North Carolina ranks behind Texas, Florida, Georgia, California, Louisiana, Virginia, Alabama, Michigan and South Carolina for states with players selected.

Zoom in: James Pearce Jr., a defensive end who played for Tennessee in college, attended Julius L. Chambers High.

• The Atlanta Falcons selected Pearce in the first round, No. 26 overall, and Georgia defensive end Jalon Walker from Salisbury 15th overall.
• The Chargers selected North Carolina running back and Cleveland High alumnus Omarion Hampton No. 22 overall.