17 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Arts & Culture

Charlotte Ballet: One Thousand Pieces

Charlotte Ballet presents Alejandro Cerrudo's visually stunning 'One Thousand Pieces,' inspired by Marc Chagall's 'America Windows' and set to Philip Glass music, transforming the stage into a living work of art.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Knight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte

Bat Out of Hell at Ovens Auditorium

The electrifying new musical 'Bat Out of Hell,' featuring the iconic music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, comes to Charlotte for one night only.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

Music & Nightlife

Lavell Crawford at The Comedy Zone

Stand-up comedian Lavell Crawford brings his hilarious set to The Comedy Zone for a full weekend of shows at the NC Music Factory.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte

Comedian Zane Lamprey in Charlotte

Comedian and TV host Zane Lamprey performs live at Divine Barrel Brewing for a fun, booze-friendly comedy night.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00 PM · Divine Barrel Brewing, Charlotte

Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers: Hops and Harmonies

The Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers perform in the intimate barrel room of Triple C Brewing for a one-of-a-kind evening of choral music and craft beer.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:30 PM · The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing, 2832 Griffith Street, Charlotte

May Social at OMB Loso

CLT Digital Nomads hosts their monthly social at OMB Loso — a casual, welcoming mixer for remote workers, freelancers, and social butterflies.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 PM · OMB Loso, Charlotte

Festivals & Special Events

High Vibes Tattoo Pop-Up

Fine-line tattoo artist Kayla of High Vibes Tattoo sets up at OpenTap for a one-day pop-up featuring her signature clean, minimal work — sign-ups start at 3:30 PM.

Friday, May 8, 2026 4:00 PM · OpenTap, Charlotte

Food & Drink

2026 Charlotte Grilled Cheese Festival

Charlotte's annual celebration of all things grilled cheese returns with local vendors, creative flavor combinations, and family-friendly fun.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Charlotte

Easy Like Sunday Mother's Day Brunch

Easy Like Sunday CLT opens with special Mother's Day hours for brunch featuring pancakes, benedicts, burgers, and all the classics in a cozy setting.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:30 AM · Easy Like Sunday, Charlotte

Sports

Transplant Run 5K

Join Atrium Health's Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute for a meaningful 5K run/walk supporting heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Charlotte

Family-Friendly

A Taylor Swift Mother's Day at OpenTap

Celebrate Mother's Day with a live Taylor Swift tribute performance by Kylie James at OpenTap, featuring nothing but the greatest Swiftie hits.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 3:00 PM · OpenTap, Charlotte

Free Events

CSO Roadshow @ Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra brings a free live performance to the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center as part of their community roadshow series.

Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 PM · Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, Charlotte

Mother's Day at Feel Better Yoga

Feel Better Yoga in Dilworth/South End offers FREE yoga classes all day on Mother's Day — treat mom and yourself to a morning of movement and community.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Feel Better Yoga, corner of Tremont & Cleveland, Charlotte

Charlotte Yoga Club at Triple C Brewing

Charlotte Yoga Club hosts its weekly donation-based (min. $5) beginner-friendly yoga flow at Triple C Brewing, with this month's donations supporting 24 Foundation.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Triple C Brewing, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

Mad Miles Run Club Anniversary Week Block Party

Mad Miles Run Club celebrates six years of community with a group run and block party on the Ford Green, featuring fitness classes, DJs, and local brands.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Ford Green, Charlotte

OpenTap Run Club

Charlotte's nominated best run club meets every Tuesday at OpenTap with 1.5, 3, and 5 mile course options, plus free shoe and gear demos from top brands.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 PM · 5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte

Date Night

Water Lantern Festival at Symphony Park

One of Charlotte's most magical events returns to Symphony Park — release illuminated lanterns onto the water for an unforgettable evening.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Symphony Park, Charlotte