By CLTure
November 4, 2025
Monday, November 3
ThxSoMch with openers Re6ce and Heffy at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.05 plus
ThxSoMch, the Canadian indie rock/rap project of Carter De Filippis, is in town this week to headline his world tour at Neighborhood Theatre. Coming off the release of his debut studio album, The Sound of You Laughing, ThxSoMch has built a strong fan base with his genre-blending sound that fuses indie rock and rap with post-punk energy. Alternative pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Re6ce, from Liverpool, and Chicago hyperpop artist Heffy will open the show.
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Above and Beyond at Discovery Place (October 18 – April 19)
Tickets: $23.95 (adults) $18.95 (children 2-13)
Take flight and explore the wonders of aviation and space travel in Above and Beyond, an interactive aerospace exhibition that celebrates the innovations that have shaped flight. From the earliest dreams of the Wright brothers to today’s space exploration and tomorrow’s cutting-edge technologies, the experience brings the past, present, and future of aerospace to life. The adventure begins in a wraparound theater before expanding into five themed galleries filled with interactive stations. Visitors can design and test-fly a supersonic jet, pilot a drone through the eye of a hurricane, experience the sensation of flying like a bird or futuristic wing-flapping aircraft, and even take an elevator ride to the edge of space. With hands-on design challenges, simulations, storytelling, and an expansive multitouch timeline, Above and Beyond invites visitors of all ages to explore the frontiers of flight.
Tuesday, November 4
Open Eyes presents: An Evening with Bear Grylls at Carolina Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Twilight in Concert at Ovens Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $59.75 plus
Step into the world of Twilight in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film experience that brings the beloved saga to life with a 12-piece ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians. As the original film unfolds on a full-size cinema screen, the breathtaking live score will draw you deeper into the story, while more than a thousand twinkling candles illuminate the stage — creating a spellbinding atmosphere for the film’s iconic soundtrack.
Henrik with opener Harrison Boe at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.88 plus
Pouya at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.80 plus
Dick Vitale Invitational (Texas vs. Duke) at Spectrum Center (8:45 p.m.)
Tickets: $43.88 plus (Gametime: $35 plus)
The 2025‑26 college basketball season tips off Tuesday as the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils face the Texas Longhorns in the Dick Vitale Invitational at the Spectrum Center. Duke enters the season under fourth‑year head coach Jon Scheyer, coming off a 35‑4 campaign that included an ACC regular‑season crown, an ACC Tournament title, and a Final Four appearance. The Blue Devils return six players and welcome the nation’s No. 1‑ranked recruiting class, led by Cameron Boozer. The game also marks the debut of Sean Miller as Texas head coach; Miller posted a 487‑196 (.713) record over 20 seasons at Xavier and Arizona, including 13 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Longhorns return four players and add five transfers and two freshmen, led by senior guard Jordan Pope and guard Tramon Mark.
Vincent Lima at Amos’ Southend (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $18.61 plus
Meltt with opener Jaguar Sun at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.00
Wednesday, November 5
The Wrecks with opener Phoneboy and Wall Carpets at The Underground (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.80 plus
CLT Video Vault Presents: 90’s Indie Rock (Back Patio) at Petra’s (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Ego Nite (Hayley Williams Album Listening Party) at Hardy Boy Records (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Hardy Boys Records will host a listening party ahead of the vinyl and CD release of Hayley Williams’ latest album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Fans can grab free posters and wristbands while supplies last, enter to win a signed mixtape CD from Williams, and pick up a physical copy of the album before its worldwide release on November 7, complete with a complimentary tote bag. Attendees will also get to hear the full album, including unreleased tracks, and join in on album karaoke.
French Police with opener Social Order at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.88 plus
The Toxhards with opener Once Below Joy at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $18.00
Jonas Brothers with opener The All-American Rejects at Spectrum Center (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $60.15 plus
The Jonas Brothers return to Charlotte following the release of their seventh studio album, Greetings from Your Hometown, in August. Celebrating 20 years as a band, the brothers kicked off the tour on August 10, 2025, with a sold-out show at MetLife Stadium and arrive in Charlotte on Wednesday night for another highly anticipated performance. They’ll be joined by popular 2000s pop-punk band The All-American Rejects, best known for hits like “Dirty Little Secret” and “Gives You Hell.”
Mike Farris at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.96
Thursday, November 6
JMSN with opener Angelica Garcia at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.80 plus
Six at Belk Theater (November 4-9)
Tickets: $52.77 plus
The winner of Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Costume Design, Six will play in Charlotte this week at Belk Theater. The musical reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as pop icons, turning centuries of history into a celebration of modern girl power. Fans will experience the wives remixing 500 years of heartbreak into catchy, contemporary songs, complete with a dynamic stage production and high-energy music. The Six: Live On Opening Night album also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard cast album charts, racking up over six million streams in its first month.
AJ Lee & Blue Summit and East Nash Grass at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.95 plus
Jason Cheny at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (November 6-8)
Tickets: $29.16 plus
Mo Betta Thursdays at Bo’s on NoDa (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Mo’ Betta Thursdays is a weekly jazz experience curated by Braxton Bateman in collaboration with A-part[meant]. Hosted at Bo’s on NoDa, 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.
Twen with opener Monsoon at Snug Harbor (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.00
CAACC Asian Business Awards Gala at The Casey (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $110 plus
Joseph Terrell with opener Jordan Tice at Petra’s (8:00 p.m)
Tickets: $15.70
Joseph Terrell, singer-songwriter and musician best known for his work with Chapel Hill’s Mipso, will perform at Petra’s in Plaza Midwood, continuing the momentum from the release of his first solo album, Good for Nothing Howl, via Sleepy Cat Records. He will be joined by progressive bluegrass musician Jordan Tice, renowned for his intricate fingerstyle and flat‑picking guitar work.
Ski Mask The Slump God at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $45.15 plus
Friday, November 7
Bktherula at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.80 plus
Charlotte Checkers vs. Syracuse Crunch at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.58 plus
The Charlotte Checkers return home to Bojangles Coliseum this weekend for a two-game series against the North Division-leading Syracuse Crunch after a three-game road stretch. Charlotte went 1-2 on the trip, highlighted by a 5-3 win over Springfield, where Sandis Vilmanis netted two goals and goaltender Cooper Black recorded a season-high 32 saves. The Checkers currently sit fifth in the Atlantic Division (4-4-1-0) and will look to build some consistency as they face a tough Crunch team.
Greensky Bluegrass at The Fillmore (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $45.15 plus
Opening Celebration – Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs at The Gantt (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Celebrate music legends at the opening party for The Gantt’s new exhibit, Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs. The exhibition honors the cultural impact of jazz through 33 timeless black-and-white photographs by 15 renowned photographers. Spanning the 1920s to the 1980s, the collection captures the golden age of jazz — from intimate neighborhood stages to smoky clubs. Featured portraits include Chuck Stewart’s images of saxophonists Eric Dolphy and John Coltrane, as well as Ed van der Elsken’s 1958 portrait of Louis Armstrong at the Newport Jazz Festival. The evening will also feature a live performance by Braxton Bateman and a panel discussion at 7:00 p.m. with Jennifer Brown and Mark Anthony Neal.
Leone with opener Kai & The Gooniez at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Charlotte FC vs. NYCFC at Bank of America Stadium (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $38.65
Charlotte FC will host New York City FC on Friday night at Bank of America Stadium for a decisive Game 3 in the MLS Cup Playoffs. On the brink of elimination in Game 2, The Crown kept their season alive with a dramatic 7-6 penalty-kick shootout win after a scoreless draw in New York. Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina once again came through in the clutch, making five saves in regular time and sealing the victory with the final stop. Charlotte now returns home to The Fortress with a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time.
Bird and Byron with openers Low Groves at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
Charlotte 49ers vs. Tennessee Tech (Basketball) at Halton Arena (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Reneé Rapp with opener Fousheé at Spectrum Center (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.32 plus (Gametime: $22 plus)
Northwest School of the Arts alum and Charlotte-area native Reneé Rapp returns home for her U.S. tour with Fousheé. The rising pop star and actress — best known for her portrayal of Regina George in both the Broadway musical Mean Girls and its 2024 film adaptation — released her debut studio album Snow Angel in 2023, followed by her latest, Bite Me, on August 1, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard charts. Rapp’s musical and theatrical journey began in 2018 when she won the Blumey Award for Best Actress for her performance as Sandra in Big Fish at Charlotte’s Belk Theater. That same year, she gained national recognition by winning Best Performance by an Actress at the prestigious Jimmy Awards in New York City, earning a $10,000 scholarship that helped launch her career. Talented New Jersey R&B artist Fousheé, best known for her song “Deep End” and her collaborations with Steve Lacy on “Sunshine” and “Bad Habit,” will open the show.
Asian Night Market (Kawaii Dreamland) at Urban District Market (5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with opener Eddie 9V at Neighborhood Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $37.25 plus
Science on the Rocks at Discovery Place Science (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22 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
TK Kirkland at The Comedy Zone (November 7-8)
Tickets: $42.88 plus
SF9 at Blackbox Theater (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $53.89 plus
Saturday, November 8
EpicFest 2025 at ImaginOn (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte families and book lovers of all ages will celebrate reading at EpicFest 2025, the free literary festival returning for its ninth year. EpicFest connects children with nationally recognized authors and illustrators through interactive activities, storytimes, and book signings, fostering a love of books and learning. Attendees can also enjoy balloon twisting, face painting, and a game truck, with featured authors including Justin Colón, Ben Gundersheimer, Charlotte Gunnufson, Lucy Knisley, Kwame Mbalia, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Kirk Reedstrom, and James Riley.
Family First: The Standard Jazz Workshop at The Gantt (12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42
Charlotte Checkers vs. Syracuse Crunch at Bojangles Coliseum (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.58 plus
KevOnStage and Tony Baker (Comedy) at Ovens Auditorium (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $53.23 plus
KevOnStage and Fayetteville native Tony Baker are bringing their Bald Brothers comedy tour to Charlotte this weekend for an evening full of laughs. With their undeniable chemistry, the duo blends stand-up and improv into a high-energy show packed with hilarious stories, interactive moments, and fun surprises in this “freestyle comedy” experience.
Nebel’s Alley Night Market in South End (4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Blankstate., Moving Boxes, Condado, Slothh, Weymouth, and Leaving For Arizona at The Milestone (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.65 plus
Sneaker Ball 2025: Kicks and Kocktails at Mint Museum Randolph (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $50 plus
Sneaker Ball 2025, hosted by the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum, blends fashion and art in celebration of their exhibit Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Guests will enjoy live music and DJ sets, specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, interactive art activations, and dancing, all while mingling with young professionals. Dress to impress in cocktail chic paired with your favorite kicks. All proceeds support free museum access and educational programs for students across Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
The Elovaters with openers Kash’d Out and Coyote Island at The Fillmore (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $39.85 plus
Prince of Eden with openers 209 Northwood and Nolen Durham at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
Renaissance Festival (October 3 – November 23)
Tickets: $37.99 (adults) $23.99 (children ages 5-12)
Enjoy the Renaissance Festival in the Village of Fairhaven in Huntersville, an annual autumn retreat where history comes to life for visitors of all ages. The wooded village features over 140 artisans in an open-air marketplace, and attendees can explore games, rides, archery, the Pirate’s Assault Catapult, the world’s largest rocking horse, and a petting farm. Savor a wide array of festival foods, including confections, meats, stews, sandwiches, beer, wine, and more. Entertainment takes place across 16 stages, featuring music, dance, comedy, vaudeville, and circus performances. Jousting tournaments are held three times daily in the Queen’s arena, alongside falconry displays and appearances by mermaids, fairies, and dragons.
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Ft. Lauderdale United FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $18 plus
MPH at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.70 plus
Off The Wall! at Crown Station (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.51
Carolina Down Boys, Emily June, and Elonzo Wesley at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42
Harvey Cummings Experience at Eighty Eights (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Charlotte bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, and cultural purveyor Harvey Cummings II will take the stage Saturday night at Eighty Eights, performing a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and neo-soul. Accompanied by his band and turntables, Cummings will bring the evening to life with a mix of nostalgic classics and modern jams at the coffee-by-day, jazz-lounge-by-night venue in NoDa.
American Theory, Laniidae, and The Johnstown Flood at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Sunday, November 9
The Art of Reading: “Buttermilk Graffiti” at Mint Museum Randolph (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $15 (adults) / $10 (seniors) / Free (members)
Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium (1:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $58.10 plus
Coming off their most impressive win of the season — bouncing back from a tough loss to defeat the NFC-leading Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field — the Panthers with face division rivals, the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Carolina has won four of its last five games and continues to ride the momentum of Rico Dowdle, who posted another stellar performance with 130 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries against Green Bay. The Saints, meanwhile, enter the matchup on a four-game skid, with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough making his second career NFL start. A win would move the Panthers to a 6-4 record for the first time since the 2018 season.
Ally Tipoff (USC vs. NC State) at Spectrum Center (3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33 plus
Randy Rainbow at Knight Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $58.97 plus
Benefit For Lynsea with Natalie Carr, Ashlyn Uribe, and Willingdon at Petra’s (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.14
The Charlotte music community will come together for a special cause benefiting local singer-songwriter Lynsea. The benefit supports Lynsea, who, along with her sister Chelsea, was involved in a serious car accident on September 20. After spending two weeks in the ICU and two weeks in acute rehab, Lynsea is now home but facing mounting medical bills. The evening will feature performances by Natalie Carr, Ashlyn Uribe, and Willingdon.
Kel Perez at The Comedy Zone (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Classic Black Cinema Series: Paris Blues at The Gantt (2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
85 South Show at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $88.73 plus
The 85 South Show brings together comedians DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, and Clayton English, blending storytelling, improv, freestyling, and playful roasting — all with a flavor that’s unmistakably Southern. Over the years, their podcast has grown into a cultural phenomenon, attracting millions of listeners and earning a reputation for sharp, raw humor and unfiltered conversations. Now on tour, the 85 South Show brings its unique mix of podcast energy and live comedy to Charlotte for a night of laughs and audience interaction.
Mammoth with opener Myles Kennedy and Return to Dust at The Fillmore (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $48.25 plus
Lily Fitts with opener Elias Hix at Neighborhood Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.88 plus
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