May 8
Glow in the Dark Tour
The Glow in the Dark Tour features hip-hop superstars Kanye West, Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D. all in one show. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St.
May 9-12
Charlotte Knights vs. Toledo Mud Hens
See the Charlotte Knights take on the Toledo Mud Hens. May 9, 10 and 12 at 7:15 p.m. and May 11 at 2:15 p.m.
May 9
Radiohead
The alternative rock band that shot to stardom in the '90s returns to the stage. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 707 Pavilion Blvd. For tickets call 704-549-5555.
May 10-11
[Charlotte Fine Art Show
Visit this fine art show which comes to Charlotte for the first time featuring more than 100 artists from across the country, including some from the Charlotte area. Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Charlotte Merchandise Mart. 2500 E. Independence Blvd., 704-333-7709.
May 11
Sheketak: Rhythm in Motion
Groove to the high-energy Israeli dance and percussion troupe. 7 p.m. Belk Theater. 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
May 13-16
Charlotte Knights vs. Syracuse Chiefs
See the Charlotte Knights take on the Syracuse Chiefs. All games begin at 7:15 p.m.
May 16
Tim McGraw
Country music's leading man takes the Verizon Wireless stage this summer. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 707 Pavilion Blvd. For tickets call 704-549-5555.
May 17
Mec Dec Day Celebration
Spend the day celebrating the signing of the Mecklenburg County Declaration of Independence at the Charlotte Museum of History. For this day only the museum is free to the public. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
May 20-21
Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls
See the Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls. Both games begin at 7:15 p.m.
May 22-24
Speed Street 600 Festival
Take part in the NASCAR festivities with this annual three-day street festival complete with live music, NASCAR demonstrations, and activities for the whole family. Free. 11 a.m.-midnight. Uptown.
May 25
Coca Cola 600
Charlotte's pride-and-joy revs up as hometown heroes Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. take the track in Concord. $10-$201. 5:30 p.m. Lowe’s Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord, NC. 704-455-3200.
May 29
New South for the New Southerner
The Charlotte Observer’s Lake Norman Neighbors columnist and reporter Joe Marusak joins Dr. Tom Hanchett of the Levine Museum of the New South to discuss Charlotte’s history and future. $5. 7 p.m. Cornelius Town Hall. 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC. 704-333-1887, ext. 501.
May 30-31
Charlotte Knights vs. Richmond Braves
See the Charlotte Knights take on the Richmond Braves. Both games begin at 7:15 p.m.
May 31
Rowdy Frynds Tour
The Rowdy Frynds 2008 Tour comes to town with southern rock greats Hank Williams, Jr. and Lynard Skynard. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 707 Pavilion Blvd. For tickets call 704-549-5555.
Ongoing Events
Through August 17
Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
Don't miss this amazing exhibit at Discovery Place, 201 N. Tryon St.
