By CLTure
April 21, 2025
Monday April 21
Pouya, Freddie Dredd, and Cursed at The Fillmore (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $45 plus
Kimberly Akimbo (Musical) at Knight Theater (April 15-27)
Tickets: $40.23 plus
The Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo plays in Charlotte this month at Knight Theater, from April 15-27. A heartwarming coming-of-age story about a teenage girl with a rare aging condition, the show features a score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) and a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), with direction by Jessica Stone and choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen).
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Celebrate the spirit of jazz at The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session, every Monday night at Petra’s. A tribute to the late, great Bill Hanna, who was widely known as the godfather of Charlotte jazz. The weekly event brings together some of the city’s best musicians for a night of improvisational performances.
See Bird Go Presents All My Friends Are Fly with DJ Red at Snug Harbor (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
All My Friends Are Fly is a recurring event series curated by DJ See Bird Go, featuring R&B, Amapiano, house, and hip-hop. The weekly dance party includes special guest performances and DJ sets each week.
Tuesday, April 22
BLK ODYSSY with opener Reuben Vincent at Neighborhood Theatre (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.57 plus
The hip-hop/R&B project of artist and producer Juwan Elcock, BLK ODYSSY hits Neighborhood Theatre this week. Known for fusing soul, funk, rock, and R&B, Elcock broke out with his debut project BLK VINTAGE in 2021, which was re-released through Empire in 2022 with features from Mereba, Benny the Butcher, George Clinton, and Baby Rose. His 2023 follow-up, Diamonds & Freaks, included contributions from Rapsody, Kirby, Bootsy Collins, Cory Henry, and The Alchemist. Following a 2024 NPR Tiny Desk set, he returned with 1-800-FANTASY, featuring Wiz Khalifa and Joey Bada$$. Charlotte’s own Reuben Vincent opens the show, fresh off his new mixtape H.M.W.Y.G.H! and ahead of a joint album with 9th Wonder.
Amos Lee with opener Birdtalker at Bojangles Coliseum (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $40.50 plus
Friend, Tongues of Fire, Disaster Artist, and Shoveler at Snug Harbor (9 p.m.)
Tickets: $12 plus
Wednesday, April 23
The Dip with opener Zach Person at The Underground (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $41.75 plus
Seattle soul band The Dip returns to Charlotte this week following the release of their latest album, Love Direction, released in 2024 through Dualtone. Known for their vintage sound, the band was formed in 2013 by jazz students from the University of Washington, with influences from classic Motown and Stax bands of the ’60s. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the band consists of Tom Eddy (vocals, guitar), Jarred Katz (drums), Mark Hunter (bass), Brennan Carter (trumpet), Levi Gillis (saxophone), and Evan Smith (baritone saxophone).
Levine Museum Presents: Love & Whiskey Unfiltered Book Tour at PINE (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Tickets: $100 (Sold Out)
Hey, Nothing at Amos’ Southend (8 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Joe Troop’s Whirlwind at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $26.44 plus
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Troop, a Winston-Salem, North Carolina native (Larry & Joe, Che Apalache), is preparing to debut new songs from his upcoming concept album, Whirlwind. Armed with a custom electric jazz banjo, Troop will be joined by Rebecca Kleinmann on flute, Bailey Newman on viola, Gaston Reggio on drums, and Ramon Garcia on bass. Together, they draw from a kaleidoscope of influences — ranging from Latin jazz to R&B, candombe to bluegrass, classical music to samba, and rock and roll.
Chris Young with opener Lauren Watkins at The Amp Ballantyne (7 p.m.)
Tickets: $56 plus
Thursday, April 24
Welcome the Panthers’ first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft at Bank of America Stadium (TBD)
Tickets: Free
The Panthers will welcome their first-round pick from this year’s NFL Draft at Bank of America Stadium on Friday at the Blue Cross NC East Gate.
Tyler Childers with opener Deer Tick at PNC Music Pavilion (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $78 plus
Tyler Childers, the Kentucky-born country singer-songwriter, is set to bring his 2025 tour to Charlotte this week after postponing his North Carolina stops in Raleigh and Charlotte last week due to illness. Childers first rose to prominence in 2017 with his breakthrough album Purgatory, produced by Sturgill Simpson and David R. Ferguson (Johnny Cash, John Prine), which featured the hit song “Feathered Indians.” His 2019 follow-up, Country Squire, topped the charts and included the Grammy-nominated track “All Your’n.” His 2020 album Long Violent History addressed pressing social issues such as racism and police brutality, while his 2023 release Rustin’ in the Rain marked another milestone, including his first top 10 hit with the single “In Your Love.” Childers will be joined by Deer Tick, the Rhode Island-based alternative folk-rock band led by John McCauley. Known for songs like “Twenty Miles” and “Baltimore Blues No. 1,” Deer Tick released their latest album, Contractual Obligations, in July 2024 through ATO Records.
Paint Fumes, Comino, Designer, and Crocodile Tears at Snug Harbor (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Five Door Sedan, Taylor Hollingsworth, and Ten Til Two at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 plus
Charleston indie progressive rockers Five Door Sedan will play The Evening Muse in NoDa this week. The band has toured up and down the Southeast since their formation in 2023 and released their debut album, Detour, in November 2024. They also notably performed their song “Darlin’ You” for the YouTube channel Sugarshack earlier that year. Five Door Sedan will be joined by Birmingham, Alabama singer-songwriter Taylor Hollingsworth and Charlotte indie rock band Ten Til Two.
Jackson Fig, Better Living, Slothh, This Island Earth, and Complaint Club at The Milestone (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $12 plus
Warren Zeiders with opener Tyler Braden at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Robert Kelly (Comedy) at The Comedy Zone (April 24-26)
Tickets: $33 plus
Friday, April 25
Tuck Fest (The Band Loula and Yola) at Whitewater Center (7 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (Parking: $12)
Tuck Fest, the Whitewater Center’s annual celebration of outdoor lifestyle and music, returns April 25-27 for its 12th year. The free festival (parking $12) will be headlined by St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Yola, Tanner Usrey, The Band Loula, Alex Lambert, The Last Revel, and Joslyn & The Sweet Compression. Alongside the live music, the event features races, competitions, expos, and clinics across the 1,300-acre center. New this year are the Deep Water Solo, Boatercross, and Dirty Crit competitions, with $40,000 in cash prizes. The weekend also offers daily yoga, over 60 outdoor industry vendors, and activities like trail races, kayaking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
Taylor Tomlinson (Comedy) at Ovens Auditorium (7 p.m.)
Mt. Joy at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $122 plus (Gametime: $81 plus)
Philadelphia folk-rockers Mt. Joy kick off the outdoor concert season at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. Best known for their songs “Silver Lining,” “Dirty Love,” “Strangers,” and “Astrovan,” the band is gearing up to release their fourth studio album, Hope You Have Fun, in May. They’ve performed at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and the Newport Folk Festival, and have sold out iconic venues including Madison Square Garden, The Greek Theatre, and Red Rocks.
Gerald Albright at Middle C Jazz (6:30 p.m. + 8:45 p.m.)
Tickets: $69 plus
Wild at Heart (Film) at Independent Picture House (April 25-30)
Tickets: $9.25 plus
The Independent Picture House honors neo-noir filmmaker David Lynch through June, with a screening of Wild at Heart this week — his 1990 Palme d’Or-winning romantic crime drama. Based on Barry Gifford’s novel, the film follows Sailor Ripley (Nicolas Cage) and Lula Fortune (Laura Dern), two passionate lovers on the run across the American South. Pursued by Lula’s unhinged mother, Marietta (Diane Ladd), who hires a hitman to kill Sailor, their journey spirals into a wild odyssey filled with eccentric and dangerous characters — including the unforgettable Bobby Peru (Willem Dafoe).
Palyrma with special guest Joseph Terrell at Petra’s (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.70 plus
Joe Kay at The Underground (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $60 plus
Joe Kay, the founder of Soulection, brings his If Not Now, Then When? tour to The Underground in Charlotte Friday night. Celebrating the global music community and the Soulection radio show that has helped elevate numerous artists in R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop, Kay will deliver a set of soulful, experimental, and progressive beats, drawing from his extensive catalogue of Soulection releases and remixes.
Van Huskins, Curiosidades De Bombrile, Dylan Gilbert, and Bob Fleming & the Cambria Iron Co. at The Milestone (7 p.m.)
Tickets: $12 plus
BOOM Charlotte 2025 at The Shoppes at University Place (April 25-27)
Tickets: Free – $100 plus
BOOM Charlotte, an artist-led showcase of contemporary and experimental performance and visual arts, returns to a new location — The Shoppes at University Place. Now in its eighth year, the three-day celebration will feature a diverse array of art forms, including dance, music, theater, poetry, visual art, and film. Since 2016, the festival has provided a platform for bold, boundary-pushing art experiences. Explore the full schedule of BOOM Charlotte events for 2025.
Ganja White Night with opener Boogie T at Blackbox Theater (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $97 plus
Cigarettes at Sunset, Willingdon, and Yesterday’s Clothes at Amos’ Southend (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.11 plus
Boone, North Carolina indie rockers Cigarettes at Sunset will celebrate the release of their new EP, A Good Year for Hunting, Friday night at Amos’ Southend. They’ll be joined by Charlotte-based indie rock trio Willingdon and Yesterday’s Clothes, an alternative rock band from Asheville.
Saturday, April 26
Carolina Streetwear Market at Camp North End (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Tuck Fest (St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Alex Lambert, and Joslyn & The Sweet Compression) at Whitewater Center (5 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (Parking: $12)
Alabama’s powerhouse soul group St. Paul and The Broken Bones, fronted by dynamic vocalist Paul Janeway, headlines Saturday night at Tuck Fest. They’ll be joined by Texas pop-soul artist Alex Lambert and Lexington, Kentucky’s funk-driven Joslyn & The Sweet Compression.
Slumber CLT with Dazy Bea, Mariah van Kleef, and Deore at Starlight on 22nd (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $15
Taylor Tomlinson (Comedy) at Ovens Auditorium (5 p.m. + 7 p.m.)
Charlotte Wine + Food Grand Tasting Event at The Union (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $150 plus
Charlotte Wine + Food Week’s Grand Tasting takes place at The Union at Station West and will feature over 100 hand-selected wines from world-class wineries, along with offerings from Charlotte restaurants Catalú, The Goodyear House, DŌZO, Sea Level NC, and El Puro. The event also includes a mobile auction, live music by The J’Michael Peeples Band, and craft cocktails curated by mixologists Mike Guzman (Blue Door) and Bob Peters (Chief’s). Celebrating its 37th year of fundraising, Charlotte Wine + Food Week will benefit A Child’s Place, Augustine Literacy Project, Digi-Bridge, and Wayfinders in 2025. Be sure to check out the full schedule of events for Charlotte Wine + Food Week.
2nd Annual Charlotte Got Soul Festival with Kid Capri at The Amp Ballantyne (3 p.m.)
Tickets: $139 plus
2025 Coveted Couture Gala and After Dark Party at Mint Museum (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
The Mint Museum’s 12th Annual Coveted Couture Gala celebrates the opening of Annie Leibovitz / Work, a retrospective of the photographer’s career. The black-tie evening at Mint Museum Randolph will feature cocktails, a seated dinner, a live auction, and dancing under a beautifully adorned tent. The celebration continues with the Coveted Couture Gala After Dark party from 9:30 p.m. to midnight, featuring cocktails, light bites, and more dancing. Tickets for the after-party are $50.
Dangermuffin and Kendall Street Company at The Music Yard (6 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.54
Charlotte FC vs. New England at Bank of America Stadium (7 p.m.)
Tickets: $46 plus
Charlotte FC will host the New England Revolution on Saturday after a dominant 3-0 win over San Diego FC, maintaining a perfect 5-0-0 home record. Defender Andrew Privett, who scored his first professional goal with a header in the 57th minute, helped secure the win and was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Week 9. Head coach Dean Smith earned his 20th win with Charlotte, leading the club to its eighth consecutive home win. Meanwhile, New England comes off a 2-0 victory over New York City FC, where forward Ignatius Ganago earned his first goal and assist for the club, earning a spot on the MLS Team of the Matchday. Charlotte enters the match with a 6-1-2 record, tied for first place in the Eastern Conference with Cincinnati.
Pure Prairie League at Carolina Theatre (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $46.85 plus
OsamaSon at The Underground (8 p.m.)
Ella Langley at Neighborhood Theatre (8 p.m.)
Rising country star Ella Langley, hailing from Hope Hull, Alabama, hits Neighborhood Theatre this week in support of her debut album Hungover, released in August 2024. The breakout single “You Look Like You Love Me,” featuring Riley Green, topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart and landed on the Billboard Hot 100. Langley followed it up with a deluxe edition, Still Hungover, in November.
Phil Hanley (Comedy) at The Fillmore (7 p.m.)
Tickets: $35.25 plus
Zombie: Frizzi 2 Fulci Composer’s Cut Live at Snug Harbor (7 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Frizzi 2 Fulci delivers a spine-tingling celebration of Italian horror as legendary composer Fabio Frizzi performing his iconic score to Lucio Fulci’s 1979 cult classic Zombie live alongside the film. Renowned for his eerie mix of synths, funk, and atmospheric soundscapes, Frizzi helped define the sonic identity of Italian horror. This unique experience pairs a remastered version of Zombie with a live performance of the score, offering horror fans and film music lovers a chilling night of cinematic nostalgia.
Gerald Albright at Middle C Jazz (6:30 p.m. + 8:45 p.m.)
Tickets: $69 plus
Late Bloomer, Family Friend, Stinkbuggg, Joseph Gallo, Regence, Stinkbuggg, and Cut Throat Freak Show at The Milestone (6 p.m.)
Tickets: $12 plus
Sunday, April 27
Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte ComiCon at The Embassy Suites Concord (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tickets: $5.00
Japanese Breakfast with opener Ginger Root at The Fillmore (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $55.50 plus
Japanese Breakfast, the indie pop band fronted by Korean-American singer-songwriter, musician, and author Michelle Zauner, returns to The Fillmore this week in support of their new album, For Melancholy Brunettes (and Sad Women), released on March 21 through Dead Oceans. Produced by Blake Mills (Perfume Genius, Bob Dylan, Weyes Blood), the album follows 2021’s critically acclaimed Jubilee, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Album. Zauner, also known for her bestselling memoir Crying in H Mart, was named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in 2022.
Abe Parker with opener Zach Paradis at Neighborhood Theatre (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.73 plus
Mac Sabbath at The Underground (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $35.25 plus
Stavros Halkias (Comedy) at Belk Theater (7 p.m.)
Tickets: $51.94 plus
Baltimore comedian, podcaster, and writer Stavros Halkias, will bring his Dreamboat Tour to Belk Theater this weekend. Releasing his debut special Live at the Lodge Room, in 2022 on his own YouTube channel, his follow-up, Fat Rascal, was released through Netflix in 2023. Halkias has also appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s Command Z and the indie film Let’s Start a Cult, which he co-wrote.
Octave Cat with opener The Wormholes at Visulite Theatre (8 p.m.)
Tickets: $15 plus
Bog Loaf, Matthew Paul Butler, Marissa Missing, Solemn Shapes, Ross Adams, SYMPL, and January Knife at The Milestone (6 p.m.)
Tickets: $12 plus
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