By CLTure
June 9, 2025
Monday, June 9
Dance Gavin Dance with The Home Team, Belmont, and Dwellings at The Fillmore (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $95 plus
Tuesday, June 10
Tina Turner Musical at Belk Theater (June 10-15)
Tickets: $40.23 plus
Opening this week at Belk Theater in Charlotte, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical chronicles the remarkable life of the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and 12-time Grammy Award winner Tina Turner. From her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her meteoric rise to global superstardom, the musical captures the strength, resilience, and triumph of the late icon’s extraordinary life and career. Set to a soundtrack of her most beloved hits — including “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and “The Best” — the show tells the story of one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Phyllida Lloyd, it’s a celebration of a woman who refused to be defined by her past — and instead used it as fuel to light the world on fire.
Jack’s Mannequin with opener Yoke Lore at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $57 plus
Holy Wire, Ghost Cop, Dead Cool, and DJ Spider at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Mannequin Pussy with opener Deux Visages at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $36.94 plus
Coming off their performance at Governor’s Ball, Philadelphia punk rockers Mannequin Pussy will headline the Neighborhood Theatre. Formerly signed to Tiny Engines and now with Epitaph Records, the band released their latest album, I Got Heaven, in March 2024. Fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marisa Dabice, Mannequin Pussy blends punk, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze, delivering gritty guitar tones and driving drums paired with deeply honest and sometimes politically charged lyrics.
Wednesday, June 11
Kennedy Ryon at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $31 plus
Forever Came Calling, Calling All Captains, Brigades, Home For The Day, and Moving Boxes at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Saba at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33 plus
Chicago lyricist Saba brings his Big Picture Tour to Charlotte this week at The Underground, following the release of his latest acclaimed album, From the Private Collection of Saba, a collaborative project with Grammy-winning producer No I.D. Originally planned as a mixtape, the album’s release was delayed by the passing of Saba’s uncle, who inspired his love for hip-hop. The project features collaborations with artists such as Smino, Raphael Saadiq, Kelly Rowland, and BJ The Chicago Kid.
Thursday, June 12
Dope Lemon with opener Kate Peytavin at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $41.25 plus
Rocky II at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $16.05 plus
82Major at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $59.42 plus
K-pop and hip-hop sensation 82Major is set to make their Charlotte debut with a stop at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts as part of their 82 Syndrome tour. Fresh off the release of their latest EP, Silence Syndrome, the six-member group — Cho Seong-il, Yoon Ye-chan, Nam Seong-mo, Hwang Seong-bin, Park Seok-joon, and Kim Do-gyun — has been turning heads with their genre-blending sound, fusing hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
Theo Kandel with openers Katie Lynne Sharbaugh and Charles Walker at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.42 plus
Mo Betta Thursdays at The Exchange at 36th (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10
Mo’ Betta Thursdays is a weekly jazz event hosted by Braxton Bateman in collaboration with A-part[meant] — a boutique spotlighting contemporary womenswear, accessories, and local artwork. Held at The Exchange at 36th, the event brings together some of Charlotte’s top musicians for an evening of blues, funk, jazz, and soulful improvisation.
Ian Edwards (Comedian) at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (June 12-14)
Tickets: $30.53 plus
Evan Bartels with Christopher Paul Stelling at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38 plus
Slap & Scrap Craft Night at Blume Studios (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
Illuminati Hotties, Georgia Maq, and Allie at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22 plus
Los Angeles-based indie punk project Illuminati Hotties, the brainchild of Grammy-winning producer and engineer Sarah Tudzin, headlines Snug Harbor on Thursday night. The band broke out in 2018 with their debut Kiss Yr Frenemies and released their latest album, POWER, in 2024. They’ll be joined by Australian indie rock singer-songwriter Georgia Maq (formerly of Camp Cope) and New York-based, Detroit-born artist Allie.
By Any Other Name – An Opus for James Baldwin at VAPA Center (June 12-14)
Tickets: $28 plus
Crossroads Cinema: Rush Hour 2 at Camp North End (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Bear Hands with opener Ok Cowgirl at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
Friday, June 13
Kaitlin Butts at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Charlotte Checkers vs. Abbotsford Canucks (Calder Cup Finals) at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $34 plus
The 2025 Calder Cup Finals are set to begin this Friday, with the hometown Charlotte Checkers hosting the Western Conference champion Abbotsford Canucks at Bojangles Coliseum. It’s the Checkers’ first appearance in the Finals since their 2019 championship victory, and they’re coming off an impressive run, having swept the Laval Rocket in the Eastern Conference Finals with a dominant 18-6 goal differential. The Abbotsford Canucks, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, finished second in the Western Conference and advanced to the Finals after defeating the Texas Stars 4-2 in their series.
Akeem Ali with openers Nnena and Tim Gent at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.57 plus
Sexbruise? with opener Nerd Alert at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Once Below Joy with When We’re Sober at The Evening Muse (10:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 plus
Lyn Lapid at Amos’ Southend (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $32 plus
Filipino American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lyn Lapid makes her Charlotte debut this week. A classically trained pianist and violinist from Baltimore, she taught herself guitar and ukulele before gaining widespread attention in 2018 with her viral TikTok cover of “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R., amassing over 4.8 million followers and 161.6 million likes. Lapid’s 2022 EP The Outsider and 2023’s to love in the 21st century EP further established her as a rising star, seamlessly blending alternative R&B, indie rock, and pop. In April 2025, she released her debut full-length album, BUZZKILL, which explores themes of loneliness, self-acceptance, and the complexities of life in Los Angeles.
Aluna with openers Domii and Sist A Misses at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.70 plus
Empire Strikes Brass and Bradford Ray Bailey at Camp North End (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
SugarTank! Records presents Girl Brutal, Pie Face Girls, and Fixations at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Charlotte’s SugarTank! Records celebrates the release of its first 7-inch vinyl drop, Sugartank! Splits Vol. 1, featuring Queen City experimental pop group Girl Brutal and Raleigh punk rockers Pie Face Girls.
Stan Zeff Tambor Party with Steve Howerton and Shaanti at Blackbox Theater (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.10 plus
Harm, Ghost Chant, Fly Over States, and Quiet & The Johnstown Flood at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12 plus
Satelite Dog, Nathan Harris & The Flood, and Emerson Bruno at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $9 plus
Saturday, June 14
Demola Live! at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $52.75
Cosmic Collective, Anemoia, DJ Prawn, and Tray Tarzia at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 plus
Charlotte’s dynamic jazz-fusion trio, Cosmic Collective, headlines Snug Harbor on Saturday night. Consisting of members Nikki Enslow on vocals and synths, Tyler Enslow on bass and synths, and Trey Tarzia on drums, the group is celebrated for their spacey grooves and captivating instrumental videos shared on social media. Joining them will be Miami-based psych rock and jazz trio Anemoia.
Mac & Cheese Competition benefiting Good Soles at Pilot Brewing (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Nebel’s Alley Night Market in South End (4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Havana Night at Camp North End (5:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Havana Night is taking over The Boileryard at Camp North End with live music, dancing, refreshing drinks, and authentic Cuban food — all in one vibrant celebration of Cuban culture.
Dayshift at Blackbox Theater (4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22 plus
Day Drinking with Doug Stanhope and Andy Andrist at The Comedy Zone (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $42.89 plus
Blackhawk Quintet with The Al Sergel Trio at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Hustle Souls at Whitewater Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (Parking: $12)
LVL Climb with Black Gamer League at Blume Studios (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
Experience LVL Climb at Blume Studios — an interactive gaming adventure where players move through multiple “levels,” collecting stamps in a scavenger hunt brought to life with vibrant visuals, sounds, and energy. The evening culminates in a thrilling live tournament, accompanied by a curated DJ soundtrack. Along the way, you can play both retro and modern video games, explore gaming stations, and shop from local vendors. Whether you’re a casual player, a competitive gamer, or simply a fan of gaming culture, this event is designed for you.
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BAYNK (DJ Set) at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.62 plus
12/OC with opener Maddie Lenhart at The Evening Muse (10:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 plus
Sunday, June 15
Modest Mouse with opener Doug Martsch at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $62 plus
Northwest indie rockers Modest Mouse, best known for their songs “Float On” and “Dashboard,” return to Charlotte this weekend. The band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum 2004 album, Good News for People Who Love Bad News, last year. They’ll be joined by Doug Martsch, best known as the frontman of the band Built to Spill.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Abbotsford Canucks (Calder Cup Finals) at Bojangles Coliseum (4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $34.88 plus
Flash & Frequency at Crown Station (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Summer Pops 2: Best of Broadway at Symphony Park (8:15 p.m.)
Tickets: $18.50 plus
Celebrate Father’s Day with the Charlotte Symphony as they take you on a musical journey through Broadway’s greatest hits. Enjoy unforgettable songs from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and a sweeping Rodgers & Hammerstein medley, conducted by Christopher James Lees and featuring vocalist Susie Pepper.
Father’s Day White Party with special guest AZ at Pinhouse (4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $36.30 plus
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