CityView Magazine

56 May 2021 Your go-to spot for exciting, inspiring or yummy things happening in Fayetteville this month. Text todo to 22999 or go to cityviewnc. com/events for a complete list of local events or subscribe to our weekly events newsletter, The To-Do List. TO-DO LIST THE MAY 1-2, 6-9 "Much Ado About Nothing" Sweet Tea Shakespeare presents the classic romantic comedy at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 1601 Raeford Rd. at 7:30 p.m. Go to sweetteashakespeare. com/events. MAY 7 THROUGH SEPT. 26 V i c t o r y f r o m W i t h i n : The American Prisoner of War Experience The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum presents a special exhibit, "Victory from Within: The American Prisoner of War Experience." The 1,200 square foot interactive exhibit explores the Prisoner of War experience from capture, prison life, those who wait and freedom. Admission is free. MAY 8 & MAY 15 Mother's Day Private Carriage Rides Take your mother on a private carriage ride through the Cool Spring Downtown District for Mother's Day on May 8 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Go to visitdowntownfayetteville.com. MAY 11-16 Fayetteville Woodpeckers vs. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers It's the opening home series for The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, the Houston Astros Class-A affiliate playing their second season at Segra Stadium in downtown Fayetteville. Go to www.milb.com/fayetteville. MAY 14 Carolina Summer Beach Bash Featuring Gary Lowder & The Smokin' Hot Beach Boogie Band Part of the Gates Four Summer Concert Series at Gates Four Golf and Country Club's pavilion. www.fayettevilledinnertheatre. com/upcoming-performances. MAY 20-JUNE 5 "MURDER FOR TWO" Cape Fear Regional Theatre presents a comedy/mystery in an open-air experience off-site at 5419 Raeford Road, the former site of the D&E Auto Gallery. Go to www.cfrt.org. MAY 22 2021 CCA Regional (North Carolina and South Carolina) Time Trial Road Cycling Championship The town of Wade has been selected as the site for the 2021 CCA Regional (North Carolina and South Carolina) Time Trial Road Cycling Championship. The public is invited to attend as either free of charge spectators or as competitors. The race is scheduled for a start time of 8 a.m. For more information go to the CCA Regional Time Trial Road Race Facebook page at www.facebook.com/2021-CCA-Regional- NCSC-Time-Trial-Championship- 107284904175792. THROUGH JAN. 28, 2022 African Americans Building Fayetteville An exhibition at the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum that showcases the extraordinary work of prominent black architects and builders in Fayetteville from the Antebellum period through the early 20th century. Their hard work and craftsmanship have given Fayetteville some of its most treasured landmarks, many of which are still in use today. The museum is at 325 Franklin St. and admission is free. MAY 15, 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.• DERBY RUN The fifth annual Derby Run in memory of Justin Lopes will begin at Terry Sanford High School, with 5k and 10k courses and a 1-mile Fun Run and face painting. Go to www. facebook.com/events/976207916114624.

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