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Your CLTure Guide to the Best Events happening in Charlotte this Week

By CLTure September 9, 2025 Monday, September 8 The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.) Tickets: $9.98 Celebrate...

J.I.D has announced a winter tour, coming to Charlotte and Raleigh following…

By CLTure August 19, 2025 Atlanta rapper J.I.D has announced a U.S. tour, making two stops in North Carolina: November...
Raekwon and Havoc (Mobb Deep) will celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Only…

By Cameron Lee August 12, 2025 Two of hip-hop’s most acclaimed albums — Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… (the “Purple...
Charlotte’s Woody’s debut album, ‘Bull Fightin’ Betty,’ showcases dexterity while embracing a…

By Cameron Lee August 9, 2025 Photo: Steven Fiore Charlotte’s Woody delivers a sound suited for a lazy summer day,...
Charlotte’s Mavi will open all dates on the upcoming Freddie Gibbs and…

By Cameron Lee August 5, 2025 Following the release of Alfredo 2, Freddie Gibbs’ latest collaborative album with prolific hip-hop...
Hopscotch Music Festival celebrates 15 years with My Morning Jacket, Earl Sweatshirt,…

By Cameron Lee July 9, 2025 North Carolina’s largest indie music festival, Hopscotch, has unveiled the lineup for its 15th...
2025 Charlotte Summer Concert Guide

By CLTure July 2, 2025 (updated) An expansive concert guide covering a wide range of genres and all the upcoming...
Braxton Bateman is making Charlotte’s jazz ecosystem “Mo’ Betta” with The Exchange…

By Cameron Lee June 25, 2025 Charlotte trumpeter and rising bandleader Braxton Bateman grew up in the Queen City attending...
Asheville is still recovering from Helene, and a summer concert road trip…

By Cameron Lee June 17, 2025 Photo: The Orange Peel Western North Carolina is regaining its stride after the devastation...
Metallica — Masters of Puppets and Stadium-Shaking Metal Tours

By Cameron Lee June 1, 2025 Photo: Daniel Coston Uptown Charlotte was cloaked in a sea of black on Saturday...
Luke Combs, Hattie Leeper, Dexter Romweber, and David Childers among 2025 North…

By Cameron Lee May 5, 2025 The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, which include...

Playboi Carti will make two North Carolina tour stops in November, performing…

By CLTure August 25, 2025 Following the release of his third studio album in March, Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti will...
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton have announced co-headlining shows in Charlotte, Greensboro, and…

By CLTure August 11, 2025 Two of North Carolina’s biggest musical artists will play three co-headlining homecoming shows in the...
Doechii has announced a U.S. tour with a stop in Charlotte —…

By CLTure August 4, 2025 Fresh off her incredible headlining set at Lollapalooza over the weekend, rapper Doechii has announced...
D Smoke, the Inglewood rapper best known for winning Netflix’s ‘Rhythm +…

By CLTure July 14, 2025 D Smoke, the Inglewood, California rapper best known for winning the inaugural Netflix hip-hop competition...
Post-grunge rockers Superheaven coming to Charlotte with Cloud Nothings, End It and…

By Cameron Lee June 24, 2025 Fresh off the release of their first album in a decade, Pennsylvania post-grunge outfit...
R&B stars Brandy and Monica bringing highly anticipated The Boy Is Mine…

By CLTure June 24, 2025 ‘90s/2000s R&B powerhouses Brandy and Monica — best known for their 1998 multi-platinum duet, “The...

Want to win two three-day passes to Shaky Knees Music Festival to…

By CLTure August 13, 2025 We’re teaming up with Shaky Knees, one of the country’s premier indie rock festivals, to...
Want to win two VIP passes to see Kaytranada, Louis the Child,…

By CLTure August 6, 2025 We’re teaming up with Breakaway Carolina to give away two 2-Day VIP passes ($700 value)...

Charlotte FC has its eyes set on a record ninth straight MLS…

By Billy McGee September 12, 2025 Charlotte FC is looking to make Major League Soccer history on Saturday night against...
Hornets rookies will make an appearance at the Knights game on fourth…

By CLTure September 4, 2025 As the Charlotte Knights enter the final month of the season, the Triple-A affiliate of...
Panthers sign former Clemson walk-on, Pro Bowler and South Carolina native Hunter…

By Cameron Lee August 30, 2025 After a whirlwind week of roster moves, the Panthers have re-signed veteran wide receiver...
Adam Thielen traded to the Vikings, opening up a roster spot for…

By Cameron Lee August 27, 2025 Photo: Alex Cason / CLTure The Panthers are trading veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen,...
The Grimsley Whirlies defeat West Charlotte 28–27 in an overtime thriller at…

By Cameron Lee August 23, 2025 Photo: Alex Cason / CLTure The high school football season opened in Charlotte on...
Charlotte FC looks to extend their winning streak to six games as…

By Billy McGee August 14, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC looks to extend their MLS-best five-match winning streak this...

Southeast Collectors Showcase will feature Lawrence Taylor, Muggsy Bogues, Doc Gooden, Kemba Walker, and more

By Cameron Lee August 25, 2025 During the pandemic, many rediscovered hobbies that sparked childhood joy and nostalgia. Sports trading...
Cirque du Soleil brings its most whimsical, nature-inspired production, ‘OVO,’ to Charlotte this summer

By CLTure July 6, 2025 Photo: Marie-Andrée Lemire The world’s largest contemporary circus company, Cirque du Soleil — French for...
Adam Sandler will return to North Carolina this summer following the release of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

By CLTure June 26, 2025 Following the July 25 release of the long-awaited Happy Gilmore sequel, Adam Sandler is headed...
Ryan Coogler’s Southern vampire epic ‘Sinners,’ starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, sinks its teeth in and doesn’t let go

By Zach Goins April 18, 2025 Director Ryan Coogler has always moved with purpose, but with his latest feature film,...

Jollof Festival is a celebration of culture, history, and identity through a…

Sponsored September 8, 2025 Few dishes inspire as much passion and pride across West Africa as jollof rice. The beloved...
Charlotte International Arts Festival CLTure Day + Night Market will take over…

By CLTure September 3, 2025 CLTure, Blumenthal Arts, and the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce will host the free...
Charlotte’s beloved Soul Gastrolounge will reopen at The Pass in NoDa after…

By Cameron Lee August 21, 2025 Charlotte’s beloved Soul Gastrolounge is making its long-anticipated comeback, reopening at The Pass in...
A Guide to Charlotte’s Best Jamaican Restaurants and Takeout Spots

By Beth Mack August 2, 2025 (updated) For a country roughly the size of Connecticut, Jamaica has had a disproportionately...
Korean Restaurant Guide: Charlotte has a growing number of Korean food and…

By Beth Mack January 15, 2025 (updated) More and more Korean restaurants have emerged in cities across the country, and...
NoDa Restaurant Guide

By Beth Mack July 23, 2024 Constructed as a village for textile mills in the early 1900s, then revitalized as...

Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns with global stories, universal themes, and local connections

By Cameron Lee September 11, 2025 After a multi-year hiatus, the Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns this weekend to the...
Charlotte’s film community will present features, shorts, and documentaries for 1CLT Film Festival at Independent Picture House

By Cameron Lee August 19, 2025 Charlotte’s film community will join forces this week at Independent Picture House for the...
Eric Halili is launching Charlotte’s first full-service LED virtual production studio, strengthening the city’s film community

By Cameron Lee July 29, 2025 Virtual production is rapidly reshaping the film and television industry, and Charlotte is about...
B&K Tea Cafe is celebrating identity and Asian culture, one boba tea at a time

By Cameron Lee June 19, 2025 Between 2018 and 2022, the number of bubble tea shops in the U.S. grew...