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✨Top Things to do in Charlotte: April 25 - May 2, 2026
- LaVianca Asante'
- 2 days ago
- 6 min read
SISTAH SCENE
Sis! Welcome to the SISTAH Scene
The Queen City is humming with a different frequency this week. As we cross into May, we’re stepping away from the surface-level noise and into the spaces that require an invitation, a secret password, or a "heard it through the grapevine" RSVP. This is the week for the natives, the seekers, and the sisters who know that the best experiences aren't always on a billboard—they’re found in the quiet, intentional corners of our community.
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✨ Featured Launch: The Motherland Issue
🌍 Available Now: May 2026 Collector’s Edition — "The Essence of the Motherland"
Our May issue is a living archive, a curated journey back to Alkebulan. Move beyond the digital screen and hold stories of reclamation, traditional rituals, and ancestral legacy in your hands. This is more than a magazine; it is an inheritance. Secure your physical copy for your coffee table and your soul.
Holistic Care & Wellness
🧘🏽♀️ Saturday, April 25 at 9:30 AM: SAFE Yoga Charlotte
📍 Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library | Free | Details
A foundational community staple focused on somatic release and racial safety. No commercial frills—just the collective breath of the sisterhood.
✨ Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 PM: Sisters In Step: Prayer Walk
📍 Location via RSVP | Free/Donation | Join Circle
A spiritual community walk that moves beyond fitness. It’s an intimate, "insider" gathering for those looking to ground their intentions in nature.
❤️ Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM: Daughter, Not Default Parent: Healing the Mother-Wound
📍 Online/RSVP Required | Details
A high-vibe, intimate healing workshop designed to help you set boundaries and navigate childhood emotional neglect before the Mother’s Day season.
🌀 Saturday, May 2 at 12:30 PM: Persistence, Patience & Prayer: A Walk for Peace
📍 Almetto Howey Alexander Labyrinth | Free | Details
Utilize ancient geometry to find your center. A meditative experience that the city’s wellness "insiders" use to recharge.
Networking & Connection
💼 Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Black in Business Expo
📍 Johnson C. Smith University | Details
The week’s marquee event for economic sovereignty. Pro-tip: Aim for the VIP Experience indoors for high-level, intimate interactions and the Workshop Carousel.
☕ Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 PM: Busy and Crowned: A Royal Tea Party
📍 Bé-Em Asian Kitchen | Ticketed | Details
An intimate, upscale tea party for the woman who balances it all and still wears her crown with grace.
🥂 Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM: Before You Retire Empowerment Brunch
📍 The Dunhill Hotel | $55+ | Details
A specialized gathering for sisters looking to build legacy and enjoy the fruits of their labor in a sophisticated environment.
🤍 Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 PM: GATHER: Women's Community & Connection
📍 Rhino Market (Southpark) | RSVP Only | Join List
Extremely Intimate: Limited to only 15 participants. Part coaching circle, part supportive sanctuary for professional women navigating transitions.
Family & “Big Kid” Fun
👗 Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 PM: Recycle the Runway
📍 Northlake Mall | Details
Watch high school students create avant-garde fashions out of recycled materials. A unique blend of sustainability and style for the "big kids."
🛶 April 25–26: Tuck Fest
📍 US National Whitewater Center | Free / Parking Fee | Details
While it’s a major festival, the "insider" move is catching the live R&B and soul performances by J & The Causeways by the water.
🌍 Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 AM: African American Heritage Festival
📍 Charlotte Museum of History | Admission Req. | Details
A quintessential community event. Explore the "Red, White, Blue, and Black" theme and the historic Siloam School restoration.
Community, Culture & Creative Energy
🎨 Saturday, April 25 at 2:30 PM: Zine Workshop with Evan Washington
📍 South Blvd Library | Free | Details
A hands-on, "hard to find" workshop on self-publishing as a tool for community archive-building.
👑 Ongoing: Curvaceous Behavior FREE Prom Closet
📍 1330 Spring St | Mon–Fri (5 PM – 7 PM)
A beautiful community initiative helping every queen show up and show out. Offering free dresses, shoes, and jewelry for students.
📸 Saturday, May 2 at 12:15 PM: Visual Storytelling Workshop with Imani Black
📍 Charlotte Museum of History | Pre-Registration Required | Details
An intimate look at the history of Black photographers during the Civil Rights era. A gem for the intellectually curious.
🎭 Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM: THE BLACK ART GALA
📍 1431 Elizabeth Ave | Details
The prestigious "heard it through the grapevine" event for the city’s creative class. A sophisticated evening celebrating artisans across the Carolinas.
Social Vibes & Nightlife
🎹 Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 PM: PIANO In The City: Afro-house Experience
📍 Hermanita | RSVP Required | Join Meetup
The definitive, exclusive event the natives are talking about. A sophisticated alternative to mainstream clubs, focusing on deep Afro-house rhythms.
🥂 Sunday, April 26 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Afro-Piano & Mimosas
📍 2710 Tuckaseegee Rd | Free RSVP
Get ready for a Sunday day party like no other. Pure vibes curated by DJ Atomix & Friends.
🍹 Anytime: The Speakeasy Hunt
📍 BackStage Lounge (South End) or Dot Dot Dot (Southpark)
The Insider Move: For BackStage Lounge, you’ll need to pick up the old-school phone and give the secret password (check their Instagram stories). For Dot Dot Dot, a $10 annual membership is your key to 700+ spirits.
📚 Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 PM: Black Girls with Bookmarks
📍 Location via RSVP | RSVP Only | Join Club
An intellectual, social experience centered on the analysis of Shae Sanders’ "The Last Man on Earth." Seats fill up fast!
Workshops & Hands-On Experiences
🎷 Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 PM: THE SOUL OF R&B: Interactive Workshop
📍 Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery | Details
A deep, intimate dive into the historical trajectory of R&B through music and storytelling.
🌸 Friday, May 1 at 3:00 PM: BLOOM by Iesha Shanta
📍 Bobby Bell Pavilion (Shelby) | Details
Secure your Petal Pass for this intentional chapter. A beautiful space created to help you bloom into your next season.
🖌️ Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 PM: Adult Acrylic Painting Workshop
📍 Ivory/Baker Rec Center | Free | Details
Professional-grade instruction in a community setting. Remove the barriers and tap into your inner artist.
Markets & Pop-Ups
💐 Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 AM: Pop-Up Flower Truck
📍 The Bowl at Ballantyne | Details
Create your own custom spring bouquet at this dainty, mobile spot. A "grapevine" favorite for adding fresh energy to your sanctuary.
🧺 Saturday, April 25: Spring Artisan Market
📍 Fort Mill Town Square | Free Entry | Details
A curated selection of handmade goods reflecting our region’s creative heritage.
More Things to Do (Plan Ahead)
🍻 Sunday, May 3: For the Birds Market
📍 Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | Free Entry
Expect 20 women-owned small businesses under one roof. A day of fun in the sun for the girls.
🍓 Friday, May 8: Charlotte Vegan Social
📍 Soul Miner’s Garden (Camp North End)
A gentle walk followed by vegan-friendly ice cream. Perfect for the plant-based sisters.
🌸 Saturday, June 13: Melanated Wholistic Wellness Fair
📍 Johnson C. Smith University | Details
A sacred gathering and life-changing community experience. Register now, as it will reach capacity!
📖 Saturday, June 27: Charlotte African American Book Festival
📍 Second Ward High School Gym | Details
Celebrating contributions to literature and literacy. A high-demand summer staple.
SISTAH Tip of the Week
Prioritize Communal Reciprocity Over Social Performance. 🌿
In a city as vibrant as Charlotte, it is easy to engage in the "scenery" without actually connecting to the soul. This week, when attending an event—whether it’s a major festival or an intimate zine workshop—aim to have one meaningful conversation that moves beyond professional titles. True community is built in the small, unrecorded moments between the main acts. Take a moment to learn the story behind a vendor's craft. Your presence is an investment; make it count by building relationships that last longer than an Instagram story.
You are not just a spectator; you are the culture. Take up space, Sis. 🌸
We hope you found something that excites you and aligns with what you need in this season. Wherever you go, may it nourish your mind, uplift your spirit, and remind you that Charlotte is full of spaces created for you to take up space.
Go explore, connect, and pour back into yourself. The Queen City is waiting, Sis.
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