By CLTure
January 13, 2026
Monday, January 12
Del Water Gap with opener Hannah Jadagu at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $45.15 plus
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 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.
Gods, Necto, Kouskous Heaven, and Froggy Nights at Snug Harbor (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Tuesday, January 13
Video Editing Workshop for Beginners in Davinci Resolve at Loyd Studios (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (Donation)
Reuben Vincent and 9th Wonder at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.50 plus
Charlotte’s own Reuben Vincent and prolific North Carolina producer 9th Wonder will play a special homecoming show at Neighborhood Theatre to celebrate the release of his latest album, Welcome Home. Since signing with Roc Nation in 2021, Vincent has toured with Pusha T, performed at Dreamville Fest, and risen as a protégé of 9th Wonder, who first discovered him as a prodigious 13-year-old spitting golden-era bars over soulful boom-bap. Now 24, Vincent is still finding himself on Welcome Home — his fifth album and third under Jamla/Roc Nation — a deeply honest, nostalgia-soaked return to his roots that grapples with love, identity, industry pressure, and the weight of representing his city. Framed as a conversation with a hometown friend and inspired by a real-life Brown Sugar-esque romance, the project trades the braggadocio of his previous work for warm, ’90s-leaning soundscapes crafted by 9th Wonder.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Springfield Thunderbirds at Bojangles Coliseum (January 13-14)
Tickets: $29.12 plus
McKinney, Shlomo Franklin, and Zoe Lemon at Snug Harbor (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Wednesday, January 14
The Gaming Lounge Video Game Pop-Up at Divine Barrel Brewing (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Level up your Wednesday night at Divine Barrel with The Gaming Lounge, a video game pop-up featuring a massive catalog of titles spanning generations — from classic favorites to modern hits for both casual players and hardcore gamers. Expect a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere, plus special Guitar Hero and Rock Band nights where you can grab a controller or the mic and steal the spotlight. Hosted by The Gaming Lounge, a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive “third spaces” through play, the event is open to all and built around bringing people together through games.
The Lovell Bradford Trio (Lovell Bradford, Butler Knowles, and Malcom Charles) at VisArt Video (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
Charlotte 49ers vs. Tulsa at Halton Arena (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
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.
Ray Lau at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.24 plus
Buff Dillard & Friends at Middle C Jazz (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.35 plus
Walk for Peace in Charlotte
Tickets: Free
The Walk for Peace, a long-distance pilgrimage led by 19 Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and accompanied by a rescue dog named Aloka, will pass through Charlotte this week. The walk aims to promote peace, loving-kindness, compassion, and unity, encouraging individuals and communities to reflect on these values and cultivate inner peace that radiates outward. It is not a protest but a spiritual act designed to inspire kindness and connection rather than convey political messages. You can follow their progress and get updates on their arrival times through their official website.
Lily Hain with Shelley Star & The Galaxy and Lena Traynham at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
Dale Watson at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.50 plus
Coughing Dove, Duhl, CandyNavia, Amber Waves, and Jordyn Zaino at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35 plus
Coughing Dove, the indie cosmic folk band led by Nicholas Holman, will headline The Milestone alongside Charlotte indie acts Amber Waves, Duhl, CandyNavia, and Jordyn Zaino. Coughing Dove released their debut album, You Me & Lee, in 2022. The documentary How to Save a Milestone, about Charlotte’s longest-operating independent music venue, which opened in 1969, is now available to watch on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Joshua Quimby, Lightnin’ Luke, and Nate Hall at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $18.00
Thursday, January 15
MLK Wreath-Laying Memorial Service at Marshall Park (11:30 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
Learning from Selma with the Levine Museum of the New South at Carolina Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.75 plus
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with the Levine Museum of the New South and the Carolina Theatre at a special screening and community discussion of Selma. The award-winning film chronicles the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery marches and Dr. King’s pivotal leadership during the Civil Rights Movement. The evening begins with a brief reception for reflection and connection, followed by the screening and a guided discussion designed to deepen understanding and inspire action.
WDAV’s Small Batch Concert with Anita Graef at Free Range Brewing (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.00
Queerly: A Variety Show at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Mo Betta Thursdays One-Year Anniversary at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
Mo’ Betta Thursdays is a weekly jazz experience curated by Braxton Bateman in collaboration with A-part[meant]. Hosted at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, the series showcases some of Charlotte’s finest musicians, blending jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop through dynamic live improvisation and genre-bending grooves.
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Shapel Lacey at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (January 15-17)
Tickets: $26.35 plus
Don “DC” Curry at The Comedy Zone (January 15-18)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Friday, January 16
Gathering in Remembrance for Greg Biffle and Family at Bojangles Coliseum (11:00 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Charlotte community will come together Friday at Bojangles Coliseum for a public gathering in remembrance of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and the victims of the December 18 plane crash in Statesville. The free event opens at 10 a.m., with the service beginning at 11 a.m., and will also be live-streamed on NASCAR.com, YouTube, and Facebook. The gathering honors Biffle, his wife Cristina Grossu Biffle, their children Emma and Ryder, as well as Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton, and Jack Dutton, all of whom tragically lost their lives when the plane went down shortly after taking off from Statesville Regional Airport.
Ice Sculptures at Stowe (January 16-17)
Tickets: $30.00
In Pursuit of Home (Art Exhibit Opening Celebration) at The Gantt (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (with RSVP)
Science on the Rocks at Discovery Place Science (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.94 plus
Science on the Rocks is a 21-and-up event series at Discovery Place Science that lets you experience the museum like never before — after hours, without the kids, and with a cocktail in hand. Explore interactive exhibits, meet live animals, catch a science show, and get hands-on in the labs. Dance the night away or unwind in the seven-story IMAX Dome Theatre with a documentary or planetarium show. With upgraded experiences and a vibrant, social atmosphere, Science on the Rocks is where Charlotte nightlife meets the wonder of science.
Looking for something different and fun to do with the squad? ‘Science on the Rocks’ Friday at Discovery Place! 🔬🍸 https://t.co/KuJJ4XPPTd pic.twitter.com/6TxlY7hqJB
— CLTure® ( culture ) (@CLTure) September 17, 2018
Jay D Jones Salute to The Isley Bros at Middle C Jazz (6:00 p.m. + 8:15 p.m.)
Tickets: $37.75 plus
Gravitate at Petra’s (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Jazz Room “Dizzy Spellz” featuring featuring Sean Jones and Brinae Ali at Stage Door Theater (January 16-17)
Tickets: $40.39 plus
Jazz Room presents trumpet master Sean Jones and renowned tap artist Brinae Ali in “Dizzy Spellz” at Stage Door Theater this weekend. Blending bebop, hip hop, jazz, and tap dance, this performance offers an Afro-futuristic tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, exploring cultural and spiritual themes within the African Diaspora. Jones and Ali describe Gillespie as a “spirit guide” whose music helps navigate healing and resilience, weaving jazz, tap, and hip hop into a spellbinding celebration of protest, hope, and artistic expression. With a career rooted in gospel and shaped by extraordinary mentorship, Sean Jones brings decades of experience as a performer, educator, and leader in jazz, including his roles with Wynton Marsalis, Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra, and as Chair of the Jazz Studies Department at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute.
Puccini’s Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi at Belk Theater (January 16-18)
Tickets:
Vopli Vidopliassova 40th Anniversary Tour at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $70 plus
Jason Isbell at Ovens Auditorium (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $105.48 plus
Grammy Award-winning Americana artist Jason Isbell returns to Charlotte following the release of his latest album, Foxes in the Snow, in March. In 2024, Isbell won two Grammys: Best Americana Song for “Cast Iron Skillet” and Best Americana Album for Weathervanes. Known for his heartfelt storytelling and blend of rock and country, Isbell was a member of the Drive-By Truckers before forging a critically acclaimed solo career with albums like Southeastern, Something More Than Free, and The Nashville Sound.
The Girls, Regence, True Lilith, and January Knife at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35 plus
The Steel Wheels with opener Dori Freeman at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.45 plus
BriZB, Yesterday’s Clothes, Fullish, and Sean Diaz at Snug Harbor (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Vietnamese-American indie rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Bri Huynh, better known as briZB, will take the stage at Snug Harbor on Friday night, joined by Asheville’s alternative rock band Yesterday’s Clothes, Charlotte-based genre-bending act Fullish, and indie pop singer-songwriter Sean Diaz.
Saturday, January 17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade in Uptown Charlotte (9:30 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
MLK Call To Service at Park Expo (10:00 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears at Bojangles Coliseum (4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.12 plus
The Checkers wrap up their second home back-to-back this week, taking on the Hershey Bears in a special night where they will don the Queen City Grits uniforms — a team name suggested by a local woman in the ’50s who “wanted the whole world to know that ice hockey had migrated south.” The matchup features division foes currently ranked fourth and fifth in the Atlantic, and fans can also purchase a special ticket package that includes a Grits t-shirt.
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Tito Puente Jr. & Nestor Torres at Middle C Jazz (6:00 p.m. + 8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $46.15 plus
Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, Archers, and Doobie at The Fillmore (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $88.25 plus
Bert Kreischer at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $42.30 plus
The Change Baker at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
The Charlotte premiere of The Changebaker comes to the Carolina Theatre with a documentary short that follows Manolo Betancur, the Colombian immigrant and visionary behind Charlotte’s beloved Manolo’s Bakery. His journey — from escaping violence in Colombia to building a community-centered hub for activism and opportunity — embodies the message, “Made in America by the Hands of Immigrants.” The evening begins with the lobby opening at 6:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. program featuring live performances by El Alma de la Luna and ÚltimaNota, the film screening, and a post-film conversation with Betancur and director Courtney Dixon.
Chris D’Elia at Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $38.53 plus
Digital Noir: DJ Spider with special guest Idol Talk at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $11.29
The Philharmonik with opener Bobby Carter at Booth Playhouse (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $45.96 plus
Experience a genre-defying night of music as The Philharmonik takes the stage at Booth Playhouse, joined by special guest Bobby Carter, host and series producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. Presented by Blumenthal Arts and the Black Notes Project, the performance spotlights Christian Gates — the Cleveland-born, Sacramento-based vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer behind The Philharmonik — whose dynamic sound and thoughtful lyricism earned him the 2024 NPR Tiny Desk Contest win. Blending classical roots with hip-hop, soul, and R&B, The Philharmonik is celebrated for his powerful live shows and storytelling.
Featherpocket with opener Lil Skritt at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Lavern & Alex Lemirage at Blackbox Theatre (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.71 plus
Sunday, January 18
Orquesta Bravo Premiere Concert at The Long Room (5:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $23.18
Gospel & Grits at Harolds Chicken (2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.99 plus
Justin Willman at Ovens Auditorium (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $55.33 plus
Magician and comedian Justin Willman brings his One for the Ages Tour, a mind-bending night of magic and comedy. Best known as the creator and star of Netflix hits Magic for Humans and The Magic Prank Show, Willman has also appeared on The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Conan, along with hosting popular series like Baking Impossible and Cupcake Wars.
Jamie Wolf at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.16 plus
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears at Bojangles Coliseum (4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.12 plus
DaBaby and Fetty P Franklin at Encore (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Coming off their joint EP Kirk Franklin, Charlotte rap stalwarts DaBaby and Fetty P Franklin will play a special hometown show at Encore. For Franklin, who released his debut project in 2018, the collaboration follows his latest full-length album, Frank, while platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby prepares to release his new album, Be More Grateful, on January 30.
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