Is Vista Auction Monroe’s Hidden Gem?

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Photo courtesy of Vista Auction Vista Auction: Some people in Monroe shop here every week; others have no idea it exists. So what’s the deal? Tucked into Monroe is something a little different from...

Free Memorial Day Block Party (with free burgers adn more) at Keith Clinic May 25

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Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic is hosting a FREE Memorial Day Block Party on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its West Charlotte clinic at 4016 Triangle Drive, Charlotte, North...

Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for Mother’s Day May 9

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Image: Lowe s On May 9, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 customers at every location FREE Spring Flowers — starting at 10 a.m. Flowers may vary by location. No purchase necessary. Look for the...

Charlotte Braille Trail Community Reveal on May 21

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360 Sculpture. Photo by David Rebolloso The Charlotte Braille Trail Community Reveal takes place Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lions Services, 4600 N Tryon Street, Charlotte,...

MeckRoots Workshop: The Recipe as Archive on May 7

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Hand-written recipe card from my mother. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC MeckRoots The Recipe as Archive is a free program on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6 p.m., at West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401...

Concerts in the Garden at Rock Hill’s Glencairn Garden — starts May 7

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Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC The City of Rock Hill is hosting Concerts in the Garden at Glencairn Garden, 725 Crest Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina in spring, summer and fall of 2026. The concerts...

Silent Cinema Café at Visart Video May 24

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Visart Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Silent Cinema Café on the fourth Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. This special event is...

Firehouse Subs gives any customer named Mike (or a related name) a free Steak & Cheese Melt on May...

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Mike, this one s for you! Firehouse Subs just introduced a new Steak & Cheese Melt. The sandwich features USDA Choice prime rib, flame-seared and piled high with melty provolone, brown sugar...

Mind & Motion Family Field Day May 9

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Mind & Motion Family Field Day is a free, family-friendly community event hosted by Charlotte Angels during National Foster Care Month. It takes place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at...

Ag + Art at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster May 9: take-and-make craft, garden tours,...

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Native American Studies Center, at 199 South Marin Street, Lancaster, South Carolina, is taking part in the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn...

Charlotte Roller Derby

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Photo courtesy of Don Lefler Charlotte Roller Derby s next season opener, Cosmic Clash, takes place May 9, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Grady Cole Center, 310 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina....

Spring Garden Pop-Up at Gabe’s Good Goods May 8

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Gabe s Goods, 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Pop-Up on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Just in time for Mothers Day Weekend! Pick out a container and pair...

Shake Shack celebrates National Burger Month with free burgers all May, with purchase

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Photo: Shake Shack Shake Shack is celebrating National Burger Month with a giveaway for burger lovers every week in May. From May 1 to 31, 2026, Shake Shack is offering a different single burger every...

LangTree Live: free music series in Mooresville

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Every Thursday, starting in May, and typically through September, LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, hosts LangTree Live , a free concert series. Most of the events take place from...

LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Light Festival coming to Concord — save 25% now

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Photo courtesy of LuminoCity LuminoCity is bring its Dino Safari Light Festival to Concord, North Carolina, from May 6 to June 14, 2026. It will be outside of Concord Mills, at 8111 Concord Mills...