By CLTure
May 3, 2026
Monday, May 4
NC Asian Eats Restaurant Week (May 1-10)
Tickets: Free
CLT Asian Eats is celebrating AAPI Month with its second annual NC Asian Eats Restaurant Week, showcasing some of the city’s Asian-owned eateries and offering discounts and complimentary items across the Charlotte area. The Facebook group-turned-social meetup club has grown into one of the largest platforms in the state for connecting people with authentic Asian fare, while also organizing fun member events that highlight the culture. Some of the city’s favorites — including Le’s Sandwiches & Cafe, MOA Korean BBQ, Banh Mi Brothers, Curry Gate, Nguyen’s Noodles & Tea, Doan’s, Sen Mee Noodle House, Central Fish Market, and TSAOCAA — along with newcomers like Szechuan Mansion, Yugenn, and Pho Good Time, are all offering special deals from May 1-10. You can also win gift certificates and prizes just by participating and tagging CLT Asian Eats!
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The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
What’s Good with DJs MF Burns and Simon SMTHNG at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (donations benefiting Carolina Migrant Network)
Tuesday, May 5
The Pull Up at Tap In (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Charlotte golf content creators Michael Rodriguez and Jerell Fields, along with former Duke and Charlotte Bobcats star Gerald Henderson, are hosting The Pull Up at Tap In, the new golf-focused social venue and event space that opened last year in South End. Celebrating Truist Championship week, the event will feature a two-man competition where golfers will compete alongside celebrities, influencers, and fellow enthusiasts in a nine-hole alternate shot format. Team registration includes entry into the tournament, plus a Gleezy dog combo and one drink for both players, with the driving range opening at 6 p.m. and competition beginning at 7 p.m. General admission includes access to the event, an opportunity to win prizes, a longest drive contest, closest-to-the-pin challenges, and a lineup of sponsors and vendors including Charlotte’s Glory Days, Srixon Golf, Sun Cruiser, and Yippy Pouches.
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Cinco De Mayo at The Music Yard (4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
KB at The Underground (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.60 plus
Robert Cray Band at Carolina Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $51.80 plus
Blues legend Robert Cray and his band will play the historic Carolina Theatre on Tuesday, bringing his melodic and soulful electric blues to the city. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Cray is one of modern blues’ most influential artists, known for his highly consistent catalog of acclaimed recordings, breaking through in the early ’80s with Bad Influence and False Accusations, and achieving career-defining success with Strong Persuader (1986), a multi-platinum album that made him a mainstream blues star and featured his biggest hit, “Smoking Gun.” He followed with a strong run of acclaimed records, including Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (1988), Midnight Stroll (1990), and Take Your Shoes Off (1999), earning multiple awards and solidifying his place in modern blues.
Carolina Independent Film Collective at Independent Picture House (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Riley Green with openers Justin Moore, Drake White, and Hannah McFarland at Truliant Amphitheatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $57.75 plus
Wednesday, May 6
Truist Championship Pro-Am at Quail Hollow Club (7:00 a.m.)
Tickets: $54 plus
The Truist Championship Pro-Am and Celeb-Am will feature a star-studded lineup of current and former NFL players, headlined by Charlotte native Drake Maye alongside several Panthers legends and former stars, including recent Hall of Fame inductee Luke Kuechly, Steve Smith Sr., Muhsin Muhammad, Thomas Davis Sr., Jonathan Stewart, Mike Rucker, Wesley Walls, Charles Johnson, Mike Tolbert, Tre Boston, and Roman Harper. The Pro-Am, which marks the first public day of tournament week, will also benefit the 24 Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides cancer support and navigation services for patients and families and is best known for its signature “24 Hours of Booty” cycling event in Myers Park.
The Gaming Lounge Pop-Up at Divine Barrel Brewing (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
WDAV Reel Music Film Series: Amadeus at Independent Picture House (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Queen City Clappers Cup at Rally Pickle Ball (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
The Clappers Cup is a social golf experience hosted by influencer Erick Lottary and powered by WeGo Golf, a mobile golf simulator rental company, taking place at Rally Pickleball this year. The event blends golf games with a nightlife-style atmosphere, featuring a live DJ, interactive activations, and curated hospitality for a mix of golf enthusiasts, creatives, and tastemakers.
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Cigar & Wine Pairing at Not Just Coffee (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.59
Dance With The Dead, Magic Sword, and Megan McDuffee at The Underground (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.80 plus
Herbie Hancock at Belk Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $64.54 plus
Herbie Hancock, the legendary jazz pianist and innovator, will bring his tour to Belk Theater in Charlotte on Wednesday night. A 14-time Grammy Award-winner, Hancock has also earned an Academy Award for his score for the 1986 film Round Midnight, received Kennedy Center Honors, and was awarded the prestigious Polar Music Prize for his lifetime of achievement. Rising to prominence in the ’60s under the mentorship of Miles Davis and Donald Byrd, Hancock has released more than 40 studio albums, helping shape post-bop while pioneering the use of electronic instruments in jazz and bridging the genre with funk, hip-hop, and popular music. His 1983 hit “Rockit” remains one of his most recognizable works, a groundbreaking fusion of jazz and electronic music that solidified his reputation as one of the genre’s most forward-thinking artists.
Sons of Legion at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Nettspend at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $48.25 plus
Added Color with opener Momophobia at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.00
Thursday, May 7
Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club (May 6-10)
Tickets: $84 plus
The Truist Championship returns to Charlotte this week after a one-year hiatus following the Quail Hollow Club hosting the 2025 PGA Championship, bringing one of the PGA Tour’s premier signature events back to the Queen City. The tournament also marks Rory McIlroy’s first start since his back-to-back Masters victories last month, with the four-time Truist winner entering as the favorite in a stacked field of the world’s top-ranked players competing for a $20 million purse. Beyond the competition, the event will spotlight local businesses and nonprofits while expanding its fan experience with new activations, themed zones, and a Mother’s Day celebration on-site. Throughout the course, fans can expect Charlotte-area food vendors, interactive golf simulators, live entertainment, art installations, giveaways, and photo opportunities designed to bring the energy of the city into the tournament experience. If you’re heading to the Truist Championship this week, here’s everything else you’ll need to know.
Artist Talk with Ini Archibong at Mint Museum Randolph (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Ini Archibong will be featured in an artist talk, Design at the Intersection of Craft, Technology, and Culture, at the Mint Museum Randolph. The free event will highlight Archibong’s multidisciplinary approach, blending master craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology while drawing from architecture, philosophy, religion, mathematics, and product design — often exploring mythological and spiritual themes. A recipient of the Best Design Medal at the 2021 London Design Biennale and named one of Phaidon’s 100 Most Influential Designers, Archibong has exhibited work at major institutions including the V&A, LACMA, Design Museum London, Art Basel/Design Miami, and Triennale Milano. The talk is part of the museum’s Contemporary Architecture and Design Series, presented by Wells Fargo, which features a select group of innovative architects and contemporary designers.
Bilmuri with openers The Home Team and GANG! at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Austin Nasso at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (May 7-9)
Tickets: $29.16 plus
Network After Work: AAPI Heritage Month Kick Off at Hyatt Centric Charlotte SouthPark (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Network After Work: AAPI Heritage Month Kickoff on Thursday at the Hyatt Centric Charlotte SouthPark, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for an evening of connection and community. Held in partnership with Network Charlotte and Jo Hayes Images, the event will feature business and social networking, complimentary professional headshots, and food and drinks, all in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Designed to help attendees build meaningful relationships and expand their networks, the event offers a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Nekrogoblikon with openers Psychostick and Galactic Empire at Amos’ Southend (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.33 plus
Judy Gold at Carolina Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $43.80 plus
Charlotte Ballet: One Thousand Pieces at Knight Theater (May 7-10)
Tickets: $32 plus
Charlotte Ballet will present One Thousand Pieces this week at the Knight Theater, a visually striking contemporary work choreographed by Alejandro Cerrudo and set to the music of Philip Glass, performed live by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Inspired by Marc Chagall’s America Windows, the production unfolds as a dreamlike exploration of art, love, and human connection, blending fluid movement with shifting light and color to create a mesmerizing, ever-evolving stage experience. The performance also features scenic and costume design by Thomas Mika and lighting design by Michael Korsch.
Mo Betta Thursdays at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Friday, May 8
Paint Your Pet at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35.00
Opening Celebration for Beyond Boundaries at The Gantt (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Gantt Center will hosts its opening celebration for Beyond Boundaries: Black Abstraction in the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Collection on Friday night, inviting guests to explore the museum’s newest exhibition centered on the depth and resonance of Black abstraction. Spanning all galleries, the exhibition showcases nearly three decades of collecting by Elliot and Kimberly Perry, tracing a shift from figuration to a sustained focus on contemporary abstraction. Beyond Boundaries highlights the significance of Black non-representational art within a broader lineage of innovation and self-definition, bringing together works across generations that use material, gesture, and color to express histories and ideas beyond traditional representation.
Kevin Daniel & The Bottom Line at Whitewater Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (parking: $13)
Nero Tindal IV at Eighty Eights (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Groove 8 Album Release at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
Groove 8 will celebrate the release of their album EVOLUTION at The Evening Muse on Friday night. The Charlotte-based jazz-funk collective, formed in 2008 and featuring Keith Whatley (guitar), Audi Jones (drums), Antonio Diaz (percussion), Anthony Ford (tenor sax), Tony McCullough (alto sax), Wil Gleason (trumpet), and Jah Will Penson (keys), is rooted in the city’s jazz scene, delivering a fusion of funk and soul.
Fozzy with openers Flaw and Who On Earth at Amos’ Southend (7:30 p.m.)
Ashnikko with opener Royal & the Serpent at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $169 plus
Built To Spill with opener The Hypos at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $45.30 plus
Built to Spill returns to Charlotte on Friday night at Neighborhood Theatre, led by founding member Doug Martsch. The indie rock stalwarts have released nine albums and built a career defined by critical acclaim and a rotating lineup of musicians, currently including Teresa Esguerra (drums) and Melanie Radford (bass). Known for landmark records like There’s Nothing Wrong with Love, Perfect from Now On, and Keep It Like a Secret, Built to Spill helped define the sound of ’90s indie rock and continues to tour with a mix of new and classic material. The evening will feature The Hypos, an Asheville, North Carolina and Tennessee-based indie collaboration led by Greg Cartwright and Scott McMicken (Dr. Dog), who released their debut self-titled project in 2024.
Fireside Collective at Visulite Theatre with opener Natalie Brooke (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
American Theory (Album Release), Harm, Infinxty, and Fifth Floor at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Lavell Crawford at The Comedy Zone (May 8-10)
Tickets: $34.03 plus
Comedian Lavell Crawford, one of the most recognizable voices in stand-up, brings his larger-than-life energy to the stage at The Comedy Zone this weekend. Crawford, a St. Louis native, broke through nationally on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, later earning his own Comedy Central special, Comedy Central Presents: Lavell Crawford, and releasing his one-hour special Can a Brother Get Some Love? in his hometown in 2011. Beyond stand-up, he is widely known for his role as Huell Babineaux on the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad and its spinoff Better Call Saul, along with appearances on shows like Workaholics and Chelsea Lately. His 2021 special Comedy Vaccine earned a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.
The Big Sing at Booth Playhouse (May 8-9)
Tickets: $40.39 plus
Revelwood Mission, Temperance League, and Ottoman Hogs at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42
Saturday, May 9
Knothole Foundation’s Mother/Daughter Softball Clinic at Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields (12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Carolina Clay Matters Spring Pottery Festival at Camp North End (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Carolina Clay Matters Spring Pottery Festival returns on Saturday to the Ford Building at Camp North End, bringing together 100 local potters from across the greater Charlotte area for an all-day celebration of ceramic art. The free, indoor event will showcase work from both established and emerging artists, with a wide range of handmade pieces available to explore and purchase. Alongside the pottery, guests can enjoy food vendors, flowers, live music, and easy access to nearby Camp North End shops, bars, and restaurants. Admission and parking are free, with RSVPs entered for a chance to win a $50 festival gift certificate.
4th Annual DroneFest at Police Action League (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ at Ballantyne’s Backyard (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $42.80 plus
Charlotte Roller Derby at Grady Cole Center (3:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 (adults) / $11 (kids 6-12)
The 2026 season of Charlotte Roller Derby kicks off with a Cosmic Clash theme and a high-energy intergalactic doubleheader on Saturday at the Grady Cole Center. The event will feature two matchups — Bad Assets vs. Rocktown Rollers, followed by The Wreckage vs. The World — with doors opening at 3 p.m. and back-to-back bouts of full-contact action throughout the evening. Fans can also expect halftime entertainment including kids’ and skater races, Hungry Hippos, Chuck-A-Duck, and raffles. The night wraps with an after-party at Super Abari Game Bar, while VIP raffle tickets offer a chance to win trackside seating for six, exclusive CLTRD swag, and a team photo.
Grilled Cheese Festival at South End Station (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $40.17 plus
Sound of Music at Carolina Theatre (2:00 p.m. + 7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $16.05
Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati at Bank of America Stadium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.40 plus
The Crown will look to get back on track after a difficult stretch, having lost four straight matches, including a 1-0 defeat to the New England Revolution on Saturday that was decided by a stoppage-time penalty. Charlotte FC generated early pressure and created chances through Pep Biel and Idan Toklomati, while goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina delivered a key second-half save to keep the match level. However, a handball in the 94th minute resulted in a penalty, which Carles Gil converted to secure all three points for New England despite a late Charlotte push in stoppage time. The club will now look to regroup at The Fortress against sixth-seeded FC Cincinnati, leaning on home support to turn momentum around.
Girls Room at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.54
Shadow of Intent, AngelMaker, Mental Cruelty, and Synestia at The Underground (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.80 plus
McKinley James at Whitewater Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (parking: $13)
McKinley James brings his blend of rock, soul, and rhythm & blues to the Whitewater Center as part of the River Jam series. Performing alongside longtime collaborator and father Jason Smay, James has built a sound rooted in classic blues and soul while pushing it forward with a modern edge. His 2024 debut album Working Class Blues showcases honest, road-tested songwriting shaped by years of touring from Nashville dive bars to international stages. Blending Motown-inspired hooks, roadhouse blues, and vivid storytelling, the performance offers a dynamic live music experience set against the scenic backdrop of the Whitewater Center.
Third Day with opener Zach Williams at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $26 plus
Fabrizio with openers Hannah Marie Kelley and Hog Slop String Band at The Evening Muse
Tickets: $20.38
Kings Kaleidoscope with opener Hollyn at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35.70 plus
Shawn Mullins at Stage Door Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $50.21 plus
Silent Shout. A Sugartank! Party at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
Celler Dwellers, Woody, and COGS at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$14.00
Richmond-based indie rock band Cellar Dwellers will play Snug Harbor on Saturday night alongside Charlotte’s Woody and the new project COGS (featuring members of The Coyotes). Cellar Dwellers are known for their blend of psych rock, shoegaze, and punk, building a strong regional following with frequent shows at venues like The Camel. They’ll be joined by Woody, the Charlotte-based slacker-rock band led by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Carstarphen, whose debut full-length album Bull Fightin’ Betty was released last year.
Yacht Rock Revue at TD Amp Ballantyne (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $53 plus
Sunday, May 10
Gigi LeFlair at The Comedy Zone (3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Suffocation with opener Blackwater Drowning at Neighborhood Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.40 plus
Caifanes at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $71 plus
Caifanes, one of the most influential bands in Latin American rock history, will perform at The Fillmore Charlotte on Saturday. Formed in Mexico City in the late ’80s, Caifanes helped pioneer the Rock en Español movement with a signature sound blending new wave, post-punk, progressive rock, and Latin rhythms. Led by vocalist Saúl Hernández, the band rose to prominence with landmark tracks like “La Negra Tomasa” and “La Célula Que Explota,” as well as classic albums including Caifanes, El Diablito, El Silencio, and El Nervio del Volcán, which cemented their status as icons of Mexican rock. After breaking up in the mid-’90s and later reuniting in 2011, the band continues to tour internationally with performances that remain deeply influential across generations.
Braxton Bateman at Eighty Eights (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
Ryan Montbleau with opener Dallas Markham at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.96
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