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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lovin' Life Music Fest evacuates as severe thunderstorm pummels Charlotte
Charlotte's Lovin' Life Music Fest was evacuated Saturday afternoon during Petey Pablo's performance as a severe thunderstorm pummeled uptown, but shortly after 5:30 p.m., organizers began preparing to reopen the festival grounds at 6:15 p.m., and directing fans to its app and social media for updates after 'the official all-clear.' The festival grounds were evacuated around 4:45 p.m., and fans were encouraged to find shelter because of lightning, organizers said on social media. Fans flooded into to the closest shelters — The Market at 7th Street and its parking deck. It didn't take long for the market to reach capacity, and people were blocked off at the door. The festival issued this statement on social media: 'Due to lightning in the area, the Lovin' Life Fest grounds have been temporarily evacuated for safety. We expect the storm to pass within the hour. Please seek shelter and stay tuned to our app and social media for updates.' A short distance away outside the Kendrick Lamar concert, set to start at 7 p.m., Bank of America Stadium officials warned 'Seek cover,' on social media site X. As the rain started to pour, crowds had been hurriedly making their way toward Bank of America stadium. Decked in a Mustard sweater, a concertgoer named Seven said rain and all, he was ready to listen to all of his favorites, including 'wacced out murals.' At 4:30 p.m., the National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 p.m. for Charlotte, Gastonia and Rock Hill. Winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail were possible, NWS meteorologists said. The storm eased up somewhat at 5:10 p.m., with lighter rain and clearer skies. Although at 5:10 p.m., the NWS said a severe thunderstorm warning would continue for Charlotte, Concord and Kannapolis until 5:45 p.m. At 6 p.m., stadium officials signaled what appeared to be an 'all-clear' message on X: 'It's Saturday night in the Queen City, and we've got a SOLD OUT show with Kendrick Lamar and SZA on the Grand National Tour. This one is going to be special.' Display text on the stadium's message boards advising concertgoers to seek cover were removed, and fans moved toward their seats. Around that time, Lovin' Life spokeswoman Chastity Todd told CharlotteFive: 'Lovin' Life Music Fest is preparing to reopen the fest grounds shortly as the weather continues to clear. We're actively monitoring conditions and getting everything ready to welcome fans back. Stay tuned to the Lovin' Life app and our official channels for the official all-clear and updated schedule info.' Todd soon told CharlotteFive the festival would reopen at 6:15 p.m. Check back for updates. This is a developing story. Desiree Mathurin contributed. In the Spotlight: Ongoing, in-depth coverage from The Charlotte Observer on the issues that matter most to Charlotteans.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
CMPD evacuates Lovin' Life Music Fest due to severe weather
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police evacuated the Lovin' Life Music Fest on Saturday afternoon in light of severe storms. Severe thunderstorms rolled into Mecklenburg County around 4:30 p.m. And the severe thunderstorm warnings ended around 5:30 p.m. FORECAST: Tracking strong to severe storms Saturday PM CMPD evacuated the Lovin' Life Music Festival in Uptown as lightning approached. They asked spectators to seek shelter in nearby parking garages. Lovin' Life posted on social media before 5 p.m. asking people to evacuate festival grounds and go to the 7th Street parking garage. No additional details have been made available. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. WATCH: FORECAST: Tracking strong to severe storms Saturday PM
Axios
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Live music: 10 concerts coming to Charlotte in May, including Kendrick Lamar and Metallica
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in May. May 1: Lovin' Local Uptown "Lovin' Local Uptown" is a free show ahead of Lovin' Life Music Festival that'll showcase local musicians. Ax and the Hatchetmen will headline the show. The band's lead singer, Axel Ellis, is also in The Runarounds, who will perform at Lovin' Life on Saturday, May 3. The show will also feature Charlotte indie artists Junior Astronomers and Natalie Carr. Carr performed Lovin' Life last year. Location: Victoria Yards Time: 6pm Tickets: Free but limited; reservations are required. May 2-4: Lovin' Live Music Fest This year's main stage headliners include Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Weezer, Pitbull, Dave Matthews Band and Teddy Swims. Each will close out their respective nights on the Miller Lite Stage. The secondary "Happy Thursday" stage will host headliners The Revivalists, Ludacris and Alex Warren. Others among the 50+ acts performing are Flipturn, Switchfoot, Lola Young, Gigi Perez, Petey Pablo, Mike, BigXthaPlug, The 502s, Sammy Rae & The Friends and Charlieonafriday. Location: First Ward Park Time: Times vary Tickets: Single-day tickets start at $129, two-day at $259 and all three days at $319. May 3: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Music fans in Charlotte will have to make the tough choice between LLMF and the Kendrick concert happening on Saturday. Location: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7pm Tickets: $261+ May 5: Rachel Platten Known for her empowering anthem "Fight Song," Rachel Platten fans can look forward to an inspiring live performance. Location: Neighborhood Theatre Time: 8pm Tickets: $37+ May 10: Evening Elephants This Charlotte-based indie rock band is best known for its dynamic sound and engaging live shows. Location: The Music Yard Time: 6pm Tickets: $21.54+ May 13: Shakira with Alejandro Sanz & Wyclef Jean Shakira brings her "Las Mujeres No Lloran" tour to Charlotte, joined by special guests Alejandro Sanz and Wyclef Jean, likely performing hits like "La Tortura" and "Hips Don't Lie." Location: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7:30pm Tickets: $45.15+ May 15: Teddy Swims Soulful singer Teddy Swims returns to Charlotte at a more intimate venue following his LLMF debut. Location: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Time: 8pm Tickets: $158.50+ May 28: Halsey Halsey embarks on her "For My Last Trick" tour, promoting her latest album "The Great Impersonator," with special guests Alvvays and Hope Tala. Location: PNC Music Pavilion Time: 7pm Tickets: $40.50+ May 30: Julian Vaughn Julian Vaughn, a contemporary jazz bassist and composer, brings his smooth grooves to Charlotte. Location: Middle C Jazz Time: 8:45pm Tickets: $50.65 May 31: Metallica Heavy metal legends Metallica close out a month of music madness in Charlotte.
Axios
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekender: 36 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including Kendrick Lamar and Lovin' Life
This month's events begin with music, from the return of Lovin' Life to Kendrick Lamar and SZA, so brace yourself for large crowds if you're heading into Uptown this Cinco de Mayo weekend. Friday, May 2 🎨 Dress like you're attending the Met Gala for "Superfine at the Gantt: Exploring Black Dandyism" at the Harvey B. Gantt Center and stick around for a fashion show, exhibits, a rooftop party, drinks and light bites. | $30 | 7–11pm | Details 🎶 Attend Lovin' Life's three-day music festival in First Ward Park with headliners like Gwen Stefani and Pitbull. | $129–$319 | Runs through Sunday | Details 🥃 Enjoy a selection of tequilas paired with a Cinco de May Day-inspired tasting menu at The Ballantyne. | $95 | 6:30–8:30pm | Details 🥊 Watch the fight between professional boxers Ryan Garcia and Canelo Alvarez at Azul Tacos and Beer and enjoy drink specials. | Free | 11am | Details 🍻 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Sycamore Taproom with live music and a Mexican lager, plus food and drink specials. | Free | 12pm | Details 🍹 Sip on tequila-forward cocktails at State of Confusion's Legend of Don Gato Cinco de Mayo Party. | Free | 5pm | Details ⚾️ Catch a baseball game between the Charlotte Knights and Norfolk Tides at Truist Field over a beer with a friend. | $34 | 7:04pm | Details 🖼️ Stroll through an outdoor art gallery in South End. | Free | 6pm | Details 🎵 See Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde in concert at PNC Music Pavilion.| $149+ | 7pm | Details 🤣 See comedian John Crist at Ovens Auditorium. | $28+ | 7pm | Details 🩰 Watch a ballet performance at Knight Theater accompanied by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. | Runs through May 11 | Details Saturday, May 3 🎤 Vibe to Kendrick Lamar and SZA as they make their tour stop at Bank of America Stadium. | $154 | 7pm | Details 🍹 Drink at various venues in Uptown in a Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl. | $32 | 3–10pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from 20+ local vendors at The Bowl at Ballantyne selling everything from permanent jewelry to local art, and stick around for afternoon activities. | Free | 10am–3pm | Details 🥖 Learn how to shape, fold and stretch sourdough at Sweet Spot Studio. | $90 | 10:30am | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away with improv comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for evening shows. | $15 | 4pm | Details 🐈 Get a workout in with adoptable cats at Vaulted Oak Brewing. | $20 | 11am | Details 🏓 Learn pickleball tips and tricks at Rally Pickleball; your ticket includes a drink. | $5 | 3–4pm | Details 🇲🇽 Take the family to a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Camp North End with Mexican food, music, dancing and vendors. | Free | 3–10pm | Details 🧸 Take the kiddos to see Disney's Winnie The Pooh Kids at The Carolina. | $16+ | 1pm | Details 🎉 Vibe to a Kendrick Lamar day party with DJs at Resident Culture Brewing ahead of the concert. | Free | 11am–2am | Details 🥂 Hop around to different South End bars offering drink specials for a Cinco de Mayo bar crawl. | $15+ | 4–11pm | Details 🏊 Take on a triathlon with a 1K open water swim in the Catawba River, a 23K mountain bike leg and a 6.5K trail run through the Whitewater Center's trail system. | $65–$85 | 6am–12pm | Details 🎻 Watch a two-hour film montage of iconic scenes from over 220 "Naruto" anime episodes that are synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda's original score. | $45 | 8pm | Details 🎤 Listen to jazz artist Jarrod Lawson live at Middle C Jazz. | $57–70 | Times vary | Details 🌷 Explore six private gardens in a self-guided tour that includes artists and vendors. | Runs through Sunday | $39 | 10am–4pm | Details 🌮 Enjoy tacos and tequila specials during a day party on Imperial's rooftop for Cinco de Mayo and keep the festive vibes going into Sunday at Pinhouse. | $15+ | 12pm | Details Sunday, May 4 🎶 Listen to live blues at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts. | $0–$10 | 6pm | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge on Latino culture and Black culture at Queen City Grounds over brunch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 1–3:30pm | Details 🍽️ Eat a four-course Greek-inspired Sunday supper at L'Ostrica. | $75 | 5:30pm | Details 🏃♂️ Run with Mad Miles at Camp North End as they celebrate their fifth anniversary, and look out for a weeklong list of activities to follow. | Free | 7am–1pm | Details 🧘 Unwind to yoga with Thrift Pony at the Boileryard in Camp North End. | $5 | 10–11am | Details 🎵 Vibe to Trap Bingo at The Fillmore. | $43+ | 2pm | Details 🍿 Watch "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and enjoy cocktails and live music at Resident Culture Brewing. | Free | 7–9pm | Details 🧘♀️ Begin the day with yoga and follow it up with a catered brunch at Whitewater Center. | $50 | 9:15am | Details
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Stormy weather could soak Charlotte's Lovin' Life Music Festival weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Folks heading to Uptown this weekend might want to pack their ponchos and rain boots along with their dancing shoes, as wet weather and possible storms are set to dampen the second annual Lovin' Life Music Festival. The Queen City is in for a classic case of springtime whiplash. Toasty summer-like temperatures are dominating the forecast for the next couple of days, with highs soaring near 90 degrees on both Wednesday and Thursday. But that heat is just the warm-up act. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW: A cold front pushing through the Carolinas this weekend is expected to bring widespread rain and scattered storms beginning Saturday, turning what was expected to be a high-energy outdoor celebration into a weather-watching event. Showers could linger into Sunday before conditions finally start to clear later in the day. By next week, temperatures will cool significantly, dropping to the more seasonable mid-70s, offering some relief after the muggy, stormy weekend. MORE: Lovin' Life Music Fest 2025 releases schedule Despite the soggy forecast, Charlotte city leaders and public safety officials say they're ready. With more than 80,000 people expected to attend the three-day festival in Uptown's First Ward, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has restricted officer vacation time to ensure full coverage, not just for Lovin' Life, but also for Kendrick Lamar's concert at Bank of America Stadium and two Charlotte Knights games. Road closures in the First Ward began Tuesday night, affecting 7th and 8th Streets between Brevard and Caldwell. CMPD promises a strong presence in the area to manage traffic and keep the weekend flowing as smoothly as possible, rain or organizers remain optimistic, saying they've applied lessons learned from the inaugural festival, especially around crowd and traffic management. 'Events like Lovin' Life are a gateway,' said Steve Bagwell, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. 'A way for people to discover the Queen City, to fall in love with its vibe, its food, its people, and its neighborhoods. They may come for the music, but they leave with a new favorite brunch spot, or a great local coffee shop, or plans to come back with friends and family.' MORE: Charlotte city leaders say they've learned valuable lessons and are ready for year two of the Lovin' Life Festival To make it easier for attendees to navigate the city during the busy weekend, CATS is offering discounted light rail and express bus passes for festivalgoers. Rain or not, the show will go on in Charlotte, with a little extra splash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
