Charlotte’s long-lost Shout festival is back this year to celebrate the city’s 250th birthday. The Uptown festival celebrates three parts of the city’s culture: the arts, food, and innovation. The food piece kicked off Monday night with a dinner that examined how restaurants price their food and what their margins look like. Much of the culinary presence of the festival takes place at 7th Street Public Market, as Charlotte Center City Partners is organizing the event. Here’s what’s happening this week and weekend. —Kristen Wile

Daily (May 6 through 11)
Food trucks on Tryon around Trade streets
To encourage community dining and conversation, food trucks will be parked in Uptown all week.

Wednesday, May 8

Orrman’s Cheese Shop and Assorted Table Wine Shoppe are hosting a wine and cheese pairing for 24. Sold out.

Thursday, May 9

Coffee Cupping, Not Just Coffee
Learn to taste coffee like a pro at Not Just Coffee in 7th Street Public Market, where you can take part in a free cupping session. Smell and sample coffees side by side to learn the subtleties of different blends, regions, and brew methods. 11 a.m., free.

Olive oil tasting, Zia Pia
Sample a variety of Italian olive oils at Zia Pia, an importer of Italian foods. 11 a.m., free.

Distillery pairings, 7th Street Public Market
Six local craft distillers will serve samples of their spirits, paired with a bite from one of the vendors at the market. 5 p.m., $25.

Wine dinner, Stoke
Chef Chris Coleman cooks up a coursed, seasonal menu to pair with Skylark wines. Courses include benne shrimp toast and pork belly lettuce wraps. 6 p.m., $95.

Friday, May 10

Sip and Shop, 7th Street Public Market
Sip and Shop returns to the market ahead of Mother’s Day. The first 100 shoppers get a free glass of sparkling wine.

Feast Food Tour: Soul of the South
Learn about Uptown’s food culture by tasting your way through the city. Guests will stop at six restaurant for tastings and meet the faces behind the food. 4 p.m., $60.

Saturday, May 11
Soul Food Sessions dinner, 7th Street Public Market
The goal behind this dinner series is to highlight the talent of minority chefs in the area. Guests can expect a stellar six-course dinner with three beverage pairings. This session is themed around sweet potatoes. 6:30 p.m., $110.

Feast Food Tour: Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown
Saturday’s food tour brings guests to the restaurants helping redefine Southern cuisine. The tour includes five stops at upscale restaurants with samples, demonstrations by chefs, and beverage pairings. 3 p.m., $80.

Details and tickets for all of these events can be found here.