By CLTure
February 9, 2026
Monday, February 9
Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
The Hornets are on their longest winning streak in decades as they look to tie a 28-year-old franchise record on Monday night against the conference-leading Detroit Pistons. Over the last 15 games, Charlotte owns the NBA’s best record at 12-3, along with the league’s top offensive rating, rebound percentage, and net rating during that stretch, while the Pistons have been the best defensive team in the conference all season. Charlotte’s starting five of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabaté has been the driving force behind the stellar play, posting a 139.6 offensive rating and an astonishing 30.6 net rating in the 25 games they’ve been on the floor together. The Hive will be rocking as the Hornets look to make history by tying the franchise record with All-Star Weekend approaching. Knueppel — who will be participating in the Three-Point Contest — was named NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for the third straight time, and head coach Charles Lee was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January.
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
The Movement with opener Tropidelic at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $39.70 plus
Tuesday, February 10
Nine Inch Nails with opener Boys Noize at Spectrum Center (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $64.80 plus
Industrial electronic rock icons Nine Inch Nails are making their first return to the city in more than a decade, since 2014 at PNC Music Pavilion. Formed in 1988 and fronted by Trent Reznor alongside frequent collaborator Atticus Ross, the Grammy-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame–inducted band is known for its intense, multi-sensory live shows and influential industrial sound, with multi-Platinum albums including Pretty Hate Machine, The Downward Spiral, and The Fragile. Reznor and Ross have also built an acclaimed film-scoring career, earning Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes, and an Emmy, most recently releasing the TRON: Ares original motion picture soundtrack. The Charlotte date is part of the band’s sold-out Peel It Back Tour, which has already packed arenas across Europe, the UK, and major North American cities. German-Iraqi electronic music record producer Boys Noize will open the show.
CLT Video Vault (Yo! ’90s Hip-Hop) at Petra’s
Tickets: Free
Fannie’s Hang Suite at The Long Room (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $40 plus
Gregory Porter at Ovens Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $75.38 plus
Presented by WFAE, two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz and soul vocalist Gregory Porter brings his Love Is King Tour to Charlotte’s Ovens Auditorium this week. Channeling influences like Nat “King” Cole, Bill Withers, and Donny Hathaway, Porter earned Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album for his 2013 album Liquid Spirit and 2016’s Take Me to the Alley. Raised in Bakersfield, California, Porter is renowned for his rich baritone and mastery of jazz, soul, and gospel. He carries forward the lineage of great American singers, redefining jazz while bridging generations and expanding the genre’s cultural reach. He also recently released a holiday album, Home for the Holidays, with Samara Joy.
Jonah Kagen with opener Anna Graves at Spectrum Center (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.39 plus
John Wood Band, ThirdFloor, and Kozmazuul at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Wednesday, February 11
Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
Our New South Live: Senator Doug Jones at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $40.70 plus
In Pour Taste at Blume Studios (February 3-15)
Tickets: $90 plus
In Pour Taste at Blume Studios, audiences can enjoy a unique blend of comedy and wine tasting. Featuring comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh alongside a wine expert, the show guides attendees through five wines and plenty of laughs, answering questions like, “How far should I extend my pinky?” and “What the heck is a tannin?” Tickets include five tastings, with an alcohol-free option available upon request. Following sold-out runs in Toronto, New York, the UK, Australia, and Las Vegas since November 2025, this interactive experience entertains both savvy and novice wine appreciators.
Rory Scovel at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Horse Island, This Island Earth, and Saint Logic at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
The Magicians Table at Blume Studios (November 19 – February 15)
Tickets: $79.99 plus
The Magicians Table brings an unforgettable magic show experience to Blume Studios. Enjoy two hours of up-close magic, live theatre, and music that will leave you astonished and spellbound. Arrive early for an exclusive pre-show featuring breathtaking sleight-of-hand and mind-bending illusions, and during the main event, some of the world’s finest magicians will perform right at your table, each showcasing their own unique style.
Dar Williams with opener Seth Glier at Booth Playhouse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $50.20 plus
Thursday, February 12
Jim Lauderdale at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.96
Mo Betta Valentine’s at Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Molotov at Ovens Auditorium (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.78 plus
Molotov celebrates 30 years of genre-defying music on their TXXXR anniversary tour, coming to Ovens Auditorium this week. Formed in Mexico City in 1995, the Mexican rock band is known for their bilingual hits, with members sharing vocal duties and frequently switching instruments. A blend of rock, rap, and political satire, they are best known for songs like “Frijolero” and “Gimme Tha Power” and albums including ¿Dónde Jugarán las Niñas?, Apocalypshit, Dance and Dense Denso, Eternamiente, and Desde Rusia Con Amor. Over the course of their career, they have won seven Latin Grammy Awards.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb at Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $50.30 plus
Screwed Ends, DeadFace, Lowest Point, No Signs of Life, and Bay Street Beatdown at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.47 plus
Sienna Hubert-Ross at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (February 12-14)
Tickets: $29.16 plus
New York-based comedian, actor, and content creator Sienna Hubert-Ross brings her sharp wit and dynamic humor to The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s. Originally from Boston, Hubert-Ross has gained a following for her viral impressions, including her infamous take on Kamala Harris, and she regularly performs at top New York comedy venues such as The Stand, Broadway Comedy Club, and St. Marks Comedy Club.
Emmy Lou’s and Uchibā Collab (5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free Admission
SHINN at Snug Harbor (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.00
Friday, February 13
The Steeldrivers with opener Amanda Cook Band at Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $63.03 plus
Shaun Jones at The Comedy Zone (February 13-14)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Dreamgirls at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $16.05
Carolina Theatre’s film series celebrating Black cinema, continues this month with the 2006 musical drama Dreamgirls, centered on the Motown record label in Detroit. Adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name, Dreamgirls draws inspiration from the culturally transformative label and its superstar act, The Supremes. Starring Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Beyoncé Knowles, with Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose, and Keith Robinson in supporting roles, the film chronicles the evolution of American R&B and soul music in the ’60s and ’70s through the eyes of a Detroit girl group called The Dreams. At the 79th Academy Awards, Dreamgirls received eight nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress for Hudson and Best Sound Mixing. The film also won three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Winter Blitz Bizarre Bazaar (Stupid Cupid Edition) at Petra’s (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $5.00
Amelia Day with opener Maia Kamil at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
Charlotte Symphony: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5 at Belk Theater (February 13-14)
Tickets: $71.36 plus
Coming off his Grammy Award win for Best Opera Recording for Heggie: Intelligence, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Music Director Kwamé Ryan returns to lead the orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 at Belk Theater. Recorded with the Houston Grand Opera, Ryan conducted the world premiere production in October 2023 and led the subsequent recording of the opera. A Trinidadian-Canadian, Ryan began his tenure as the 12th Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in the 2024-25 season, serving as Music Director Designate the previous year. Composer Gabriel Kahane joins the orchestra to perform his Pattern of the Rail, a song cycle inspired by his cross-country train journey following the 2016 Presidential election, before the program concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night at Mint Museum Uptown (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19 plus
Adrian Crutchfield: Valentines Day Jazz at Event Masterz (7:00 p.m. + 9:15 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.42 plus
Science on the Rocks UnValentines at Discovery Place (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.94 plus
Skip the crowded restaurants this Valentine’s Day and join Discovery Place Science for Science on the Rocks: (Un)Valentines. This adults-only evening swaps candlelight for fiber optics and chocolates for chemistry, offering a unique and fun way to celebrate — whether you’re in love, happily single, or somewhere in between. Founded in 1946 as the Charlotte Nature Museum and Science Center, Discovery Place Science is one of the region’s premier science museums, moving through several locations before opening its modern Uptown Charlotte facility in 1981. Science on the Rocks is the museum’s long-running, adults-only after-hours event series, debuting in 2014 and quickly becoming a local favorite. Guests can enjoy cocktails, socializing, live science shows, hands-on activities, animal encounters, music, and IMAX or planetarium programming — all in a kid-free environment.
Rouge at Booth Playhouse (February 13-14)
Tickets: $34.19 plus
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation at Ovens Auditorium (February 13-15)
Tickets: $48.72 plus
Juice at Independent Picture House (February 13-15)
Tickets: $11.75
The Independent Picture House will reintroduce the 1992 crime thriller Juice, starring Omar Epps and Tupac Shakur, this weekend with multiple screenings. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson in his debut, Dickerson was previously a cinematographer best known for his frequent collaborations with Spike Lee on films such as She’s Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), Mo’ Better Blues (1990), Jungle Fever (1991), and Malcolm X (1992). Written by Dickerson and Gerard Brown, the story follows four friends (Bishop, Q, Raheem, and Steel) as they navigate life in Harlem while trying to gain respect in their neighborhood. The film was Tupac Shakur’s breakout acting role, with his portrayal of the volatile Bishop earning critical praise.
Blaakhol, Primval Well, Dollhaver, and Sad and Pathetic at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.47 plus
Jazz Room Valentine’s Day Edition: John Pizzarelli Trio at Booth Playhouse (February 13-14)
Tickets: $42.86 plus
Snug Formal with Fifth Floor, The Dreaded Laramie, Modern Moxie, ThatGuySmitty, and Scott Weaver at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.00
Snug Harbor presents their pre-Valentine’s Day formal featuring Greensboro’s Fifth Floor, Nashville-based The Dreaded Laramie, and Charlotte indie rockers Modern Moxie. Local DJs ThatGuySmitty and Scott Weaver will spin the tunes between sets, and while all‑black semi-formal attire is recommended, it’s not required to rock out at the Snug Formal.
Saturday, February 14
Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair at Hope Hall (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Galentine’s Chicas Market at Spark Centro (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
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Carolina Ascent FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium (2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19 plus
Oddities & Curiosities Expo at Charlotte Convention Center (February 14-15)
Tickets: $16.83 plus
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo, one of the world’s largest traveling oddities events, returns to Charlotte this week, bringing together hand-selected vendors, dealers, artists, and small businesses showcasing all things strange, unusual, and macabre. Attendees can explore cabinets of curiosities filled with taxidermy, bones, skeletons, insects, minerals, and fossils, alongside surreal and dark art, horror- and Halloween-inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, skulls, jewelry, funeral collectibles, and more. Beyond shopping, the expo offers a full day of immersive entertainment, including sideshow performances, stage acts, and classes where visitors can learn the craft of taxidermy.
NoDa Hood Market (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Art of Wine: Tasting with the Groomes at The Gantt (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $150 plus
The Men Inside at Arts+ (February 14-15)
Tickets: $42.03
Epoch Tribe’s The Men Inside returns to Arts+ Community Campus, offering a powerful blend of theater and visual art that explores the emotional lives of Black men. First staged in 2022 alongside the Smithsonian’s national exhibition honoring Black men, the production highlights real stories of Charlotte-based fathers, mentors, educators, and community leaders. Expanded in 2024 with a Mini-Museum, a walk-through exhibition of original artwork by local artists, the show deepens its exploration of identity, resilience, and connection. The 2026 edition brings even more compelling narratives and creative works, providing a rare space for healing, understanding, and emotionally rich portrayals of Black men.
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Harvey Cummings Experience at Eighty Eights (7:00 p.m. + 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $23.40 plus
Alex Sampson, MaryJo, and Rikki Lumi at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Love And Basketball at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $16.05
A special Valentine’s Day presentation of the quintessential film for hoops lovers, Love & Basketball stars Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, and Alfre Woodard, with Regina Hall, Gabrielle Union, and Debbi Morgan in supporting roles. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and produced by Spike Lee, the story follows childhood neighbors Quincy McCall (Epps) and Monica Wright (Lathan) in Los Angeles, who share a love for the game as they pursue careers in the NBA and WNBA. Their friendship evolves into a romantic relationship, complicated by ambition, competition, and personal growth. Considered a cult classic of Black cinema, the film was selected in 2023 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Addicted + Love at The Long Room (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
Sutton Foster at Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $76.92
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack at Bojangles Coliseum (4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.12 plus
The Checkers will look to get back on track after losing three of their last four games as they host two matchups this weekend against the Hartford Wolf Pack. After splitting a pair of games against the AHL-leading Grand Rapids Griffins last weekend, Charlotte aims to bounce back against Hartford, who currently sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, while the Checkers hold third place. On Saturday, the team will host a Valentine’s Day Special featuring two tickets and a customized video board announcement for $70, and Sunday will be Stick It to Cancer Day.
Tyler Braden with opener Owen Riegling at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.88 plus
Noel Freidline and Maria Howell at Middle C Jazz (February 14-15)
Tickets: $41.95 plus
Lauren Spencer Smith at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $80.73 plus
Rising Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith performs in Charlotte for the first time this weekend. Hailing from Port Alberni, British Columbia, and now based in Nanaimo, Smith first gained recognition with her 2019 live album Unplugged, Vol. 1, which was nominated for a Juno Award. She later appeared on Season 18 of American Idol, reaching the top 20, before breaking internationally with her viral 2022 single “Fingers Crossed,” which charted in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Her 2023 debut studio album Mirror features hits like “Fingers Crossed” and “Flowers,” showcasing her knack for heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. Smith released her latest album, The Art of Being a Mess, on June 27.
Valgur, Florecienta, and Belis at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.14
Shoegaze Prom: Jackson Fig, SubVertigo, Ringing, Bluegill, Eighth House, and Pressure Pointe at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.65
Boogie T with opener Cyclops at Blackbox Theater (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $41.53
Sunday, February 15
Charlotte 49ers vs. University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners at Halton Arena (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $11 plus
The Princess and the Frog at Carolina Theatre (2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $16.05
Tết Festival at Park Expo (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15 / $8 (student) / Free (5 and under) free
Charlotte’s annual Tết Festival, organized by the Vietnamese Association of Charlotte (VAC) since 1993, returns to Park Expo on Sunday. The festival celebrates the Lunar New Year with food, entertainment, and activities, honoring Tết, Vietnam’s most important holiday, when families reconnect through traditions such as children wearing red and receiving lai see (red envelopes with money), decorating homes, performing cultural dances, and remembering ancestors.
Britton Emert at The Comedy Zone (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.24 plus
K-Pop Demon Ravers at The Underground (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.75 plus
Nat Adderley, Jr. at Booth Playhouse (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $80.64 plus
Renowned jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Nat Adderley Jr., best known as Luther Vandross’s long-time musical director and the son of jazz cornetist Nat Adderley Sr., will perform at Booth Playhouse this weekend. A Yale graduate who has produced for artists like Aretha Franklin and The Temptations, he now leads his own jazz quartet.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack at Bojangles Coliseum (4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.12 plus
Lizzie No, Ryan Lockhart, Crow, No Mouth, and Jordan Zaino at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.47
Grateful Dead Tribute To Benefit Levine Children’s Hospital at Neighborhood Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.50 plus
Celebrating the music of Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead, the Tribute To Benefit Levine Children’s Hospital takes place on Sunday, supporting a great cause. Since 2013, the event has raised thousands for Levine Children’s Hospital and the Charlotte nonprofit Roof Above. This year’s lineup features Joe May’s Month of Mondays, Coddle Creek, Elonzo Wesley, and Council Ring, culminating in a Super Jam with members of Futurebirds, Donna the Buffalo, Cravin’ Melon, New Potato Caboose, The New Familiars, Jazz Is Led, Long Strange Deal, and more.
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