CLTure, Author at CLTure

Music

Pioneers of pop-punk, the Descendents will return to Charlotte this summer

By CLTure May 7, 2025 Punk legends the Descendents have announced a 2025 U.S. tour, stopping in Charlotte on July...
May 7, 2025
Charlotte Events

Charlotte Music, Sports, Food, Arts, and Cultural events happening this week

By CLTure May 6, 2025 Tuesday, May 6 Charlotte NC Eats Asian Restaurant Week (May 2-11) CLT Asian Eats’ NC...
May 6, 2025
Music

Luke Combs, Hattie Leeper, Dexter Romweber, and David Childers among 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees

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

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour is a career-spanning collision of musical powerhouses at the top of their game

By Cameron Lee May 4, 2025 Photo: Greg Noire Kendrick Lamar’s journey from his early days as part of the...
May 4, 2025
Food

Charlotte and Raleigh will celebrate their first Asian Restaurant Week to kick off AAPI Heritage Month

By Cameron Lee May 2, 2025 Photo: Anise Pho (Raleigh) For decades in North Carolina, many authentic Asian-owned restaurants lacked...
May 2, 2025
CLTure Sports

After a frustrating loss to New England, Charlotte FC will need to refocus without key players against a stout Columbus Crew side

By Billy McGee May 1, 2025 Charlotte FC’s eight-match home winning streak came to an end with a disappointing 1-0...
May 2, 2025
Community

Charlotte’s Asian & Dragon Boat Festival: A City Staple Celebrating Identity, Heritage, and Community for Over 20 Years

By Cameron Lee May 1, 2025 Dr. John Chen, chairman of the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) and...
May 1, 2025
Music

Jeezy will bring black-tie symphony orchestra tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘Thug Motivation’ to Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro

By CLTure April 29, 2025 Atlanta rapper and business mogul Jeezy will bring his black-tie symphonic tour celebrating the 20th...
April 29, 2025
Giveaways

Want to win two tickets to see comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes in Charlotte at Ovens Auditorium?

By CLTure April 29, 2025 Want to win two tickets to see comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes in Charlotte at Ovens Auditorium...
April 29, 2025
Music

Memphis rapper Key Glock will be in Charlotte for a special in-store appearance at Lunchbox Records

By CLTure April 29, 2025 Memphis rapper Key Glock will be in Charlotte for a special in-store appearance at Lunchbox...
April 29, 2025

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