Events
ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
ATLANTA MAY 1-31
Celebrating 30 years, this 31-day festival honors the rich heritage of jazz music. Highlights include Late Night Jazz Jams and the Soulful Sounds of Summer concert series at venues throughout the city. It culminates in a three-day Memorial Day weekend celebration in Piedmont Park
CHAMPIONS CUP
BOSTON MAY 2-6
Tennis greats like John McEnroe, Pete Sampras and Jim Courier (left) will face off in the second annual Champions Cup Boston. Only the best of the best are eligible to compete, so the tennis is guaranteed to entertain.
BEALE STREET MUSIC FEST
MEMPHIS MAY 4-6
John Legend, Koko Taylor (right), Steely Dan and more take the stage.
www.thebealestreetmusicfestival.com
ART CAR WEEKEND
HOUSTON MAY 11-13
Cars shaped like animals. Cars made from spoons. Wooden cars. See it all here.
THE GREAT AMERICA BBQ
KANSAS CITY MAY 25-27
Hundreds of teams compete for coveted awards and prize money in finger-lickin’ good categories such as best sauce, best ribs and more.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
WASHINGTON, DC MAY 28
Pay tribute to our nation’s soldiers.
www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
ST. LOUIS MAY 25-JUNE 17
Much Ado About Nothing outdoors at Forest Park.
WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
NEW ORLEANS
MAY 23-27
A rare chance to mingle with notablewinemakers.
ART CAR WEEKEND
HOUSTON
MAY 11-13
Cars shaped like animals. Cars made from spoons. Wooden cars. See it all here.

