By CLTure
June 16, 2025
Monday, June 16
James Arthur with opener Kate Peytavin at The Fillmore (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $49 plus
Monolopy Lifesized: Travel Edition at Blume Studios (May 6 – July 27)
Tickets: $20 plus
A one-of-a-kind interactive gaming experience, Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition transforms the iconic board game into a 70-minute adventure at Blume Studios. Players navigate a giant Monopoly board featuring classic spaces like Boardwalk, Park Place, the railroads, and utilities. Along the way, you’ll solve puzzles, crack codes, collect properties, and try to outsmart opponents — all before time runs out. A guide will lead you through physical challenges and immersive rooms as you buy property, charge rent, and try to break out of jail in a race to win the game.
Tuesday, June 17
Brand New at PNC Music Pavilion (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $53 plus
Fannie Mae’s Hang Suite at The Long Room (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
Experience DJ Fannie Mae’s Hang Suite at The Long Room for a special Juneteenth celebration. This intimate gathering blends conversation with a curated listening party featuring ’90s R&B, Afrobeat, soul, and funk music rooted in the Black experience. Through music and dialogue, guests will reflect on liberation, belonging, and the beauty of the diaspora.
An Evening with Menastree at Petra’s (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Ziggy Alberts at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers at Truist Field (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
The Knights kick off a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, this week at Truist Field. Major League Baseball legend and Braves great Dale Murphy will be in attendance for a special meet-and-greet opportunity. The Knights currently sit sixth in the International League standings, while the Stripers are in last place in the International League West. Charlotte holds a 6-3 series lead over Gwinnett this season. Tickets for the meet-and-greet with Dale Murphy are $125 and include a field box seat and access to a two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet on the Corona Rooftop.
Wednesday, June 18
Fridayy with opener Vedo at Ovens Auditorium (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $63.85 plus
Timothy Chandler Hicks, Dalton Monroe, Ma, and Family Friend at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Fred Armisen at The Fillmore (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Peabody Award-winning comedian, actor, and musician Fred Armisen brings his Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome tour to Charlotte. Best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and co-creator of Portlandia and Documentary Now!, Armisen is also a talented multi-instrumentalist. The show blends stand-up comedy, musical sketches, and witty observations inspired by indie band banter — packed with jokes for music fans, building on his 2018 Netflix special, Standup for Drummers. Armisen’s musical roots run deep: he played drums in the punk band Trenchmouth and contributed to albums by Les Savy Fav and Matthew Sweet. He has also performed with Devo and Beck at major music festivals.
Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers at Truist Field (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
The Wildwoods with Time Sawyer (solo) at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $26.44 plus
Slow Funeral with openers Honeyknife and With Haste! at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Slow Funeral, the music project of experimental folk artist Mary Norris, will headline Snug Harbor on Wednesday night alongside Atlanta alternative rock band Honeyknife. Slow Funeral is coming off the release of Conditions of Trust, their debut album, which dropped in May. Charlotte post-hardcore band With Haste! will open the show.
Psychic Comedian Peter Antoniou at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24 plus
Drivin N Cryin with opener Laid Back Country Picker at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.63 plus
Thursday, June 19
Juneteenth at The Gantt (12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Gantt’s 2025 Juneteenth celebration offers a vibrant mix of family-friendly art activities, community discussions, and live music honoring Black Music Month. This year’s program includes reflections on James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time and the documentary I Am Not Your Negro, inviting the community to engage in meaningful dialogue about freedom through art, music, and conversation. Musician, community leader, and co-founder of the Sainted Trap Choir, Dennis Reed, will also lead a special “One-Day Choir Experience” with community participants.
University City Juneteenth Art Fest 2025 at Shoppes at University Place (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
All My Friends Are Fly: Juneteenth Festival at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.40 plus
Reuben Vincent & Friends featuring Lute, Greg Cox, and Cyanca at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.42 plus
Reuben Vincent, fresh off his latest mixtape Hit Me When You Get Here with 9th Wonder — a prelude to their upcoming collaborative project — will host an all-star lineup of Charlotte hip-hop and R&B artists for a special Juneteenth concert. The evening will feature Charlotte’s own Lute, neo-soul songstress Cyanca, and R&B/soul singer-songwriter and musician Greg Cox.
An Evening with Travis Holp at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $36 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers at Truist Field (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $16.05 plus
Carolina Theatre will present a special screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the iconic second installment of the original Star Wars saga. The screening is part of a special 13-week summer movie series featuring major motion pictures from 1979 to 1990 that never had the chance to be shown at the historic theatre during its decades-long closure.
Cassettiquette with Valley Range at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $11.13 plus
Zach King, Jackson Harden, and Tori Templet at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.06 plus
Jer, Bangzz, and Blankstate. at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Friday, June 20
BabyMetal with openers Black Veil Brides and Bloodywood at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $49 plus
Japanese kawaii metal band BabyMetal returns to Charlotte as part of their biggest North American tour to date. Supporting their upcoming album, Metal Forth (out August 8, 2025) — which features collaborations with Electric Callboy, Spiritbox, and Tom Morello — the trio is known for their fusion of heavy metal and high-energy Japanese idol choreography. Their sets deliver a visually striking spectacle filled with synchronized dancing, elaborate costumes, and cinematic stage production. Joining them as openers are glam rockers Black Veil Brides and genre-defying Indian folk-metal band Bloodywood.
Eli & Fur with opener Domii at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.62 plus
Connor Wood Presents: Fibs & Friends with Maggie Winters, Zavior Phillips, and Natalie Ortega at The Comedy Zone (June 20-21)
Tickets: $38 plus
Jazz Room presents Etienne Charles at Booth Playhouse (June 20-21)
Tickets: $37.75 plus
JazzArts Charlotte’s Jazz Room presents renowned trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles, performing his Gullah Roots Suite, a powerful tribute to the Gullah Geechee culture of the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry. Born in Trinidad in 1983, Charles carries a rich musical legacy spanning four generations — from his great-grandfather’s folk roots in Martinique to his own time in Trinidad’s celebrated Phase II Pan Groove steel band. Deeply influenced by calypso, African drumming, and Shango rituals, he began playing trumpet at age 10 and went on to study at Berklee, Florida State University, and Juilliard. His sound merges Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz, as heard on acclaimed albums like Folklore, Creole Soul, and Carnival: The Sound of a People. Charles has performed on major stages — from Carnegie Hall to the Newport Jazz Festival — and collaborated with legends such as Wynton Marsalis, Roberta Flack, and Maria Schneider.
The Makers & Creators Mixer at Camp North End (5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Weekend Friend (EP Release Party) with Harvey Street and Wilmot at Amos’ Southend (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.42 plus
DJ MixHER: A Sound Showcase at The Gantt (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $11.13 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers at Truist Field (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $27 plus
Science on the Rocks at Discovery Place (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
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen at Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $43 plus
Brendan Abernathy at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38 plus
HeroesCon at Charlotte Convention Center (June 20-22)
Tickets: $30 plus
HeroesCon returns to the Charlotte Convention Center this weekend for its 43rd year, celebrating all things comics. Founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comic shop, the convention has earned a national reputation for its comics-first, family-friendly atmosphere. Known for attracting major and indie artists, writers, and fans from across the country, HeroesCon offers a weekend full of panels, signings, cosplay, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind artwork. Attendees can browse thousands of comics and rare finds in the massive exhibit hall, join community meetups, and take part in creator-led workshops.
Fluorescents, Felicity, and Never Home at Snug Harbor (9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 plus
Mitchell Ferguson with opener Tomorrow’s Problem at The Evening Muse (10:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38 plus
Saturday, June 21
Honey Revenge with openers Daisy Grenade, Vana, and Nightlife at The Underground (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35.25 plus
Friends in Diversity Soiree at Carowinds (11:00 a.m.)
Tickets: $15 plus
Kick off summer with Friends In Diversity, an adult networking celebration at Carowinds that highlights cultural inclusion with mimosas, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and full access to the amusement park. Join the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber, Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber, Black Business Owners of Charlotte, Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, and Women’s Business Center of Charlotte for a fun-filled day connecting with a vibrant community of business owners and professionals. Parking is not included, so carpooling or rideshare is recommended.
Go Skate Day at Kilborne DIY (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Black Sheep Skate Shop, Red Bull Skate, and CLT Skate Foundation celebrate Go Skate Day at Kilborne DIY Skatepark with a day full of skateboarding, competitions, prizes, and giveaways. The event will feature contests like “Best Trick over the Red Bull can” and “Highest Ollie” — with cash prizes up for grabs. Hosted by Steve Thuro, the event will also include food from Moo and Brew, music by DJ Mullet Vision, and a Go Skate Day after-party at Super Abari Game Bar.
Charlotte Roller Derby at Grady Cole Center (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 (adult) / $11 (kids 6-12)
6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: An Ode To West Fest at West Charlotte High School (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Bones Owens at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.88 plus
Durag Fest at Blackbox Theater (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $40 plus
Durag Fest will celebrate the legacy of HBCUs in 2025 with the theme Juneteenth Homecoming at BlackBox Theater. Honoring the impact of HBCUs by creating a space to connect, celebrate, and party, the event will feature more than 20 performances from artists like TiaCorine, Byron Juane, Care Ausar, and CapitalQ, with music curated by DJs E. Sudd, Micki Blendz, See Bird Go, and more. Enjoy brand activations, unique photo ops, and the popular Wave Check competition, along with HBCU-themed games.
Larry Keel Experience at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers at Truist Field (6:05 p.m.)
Tickets: $27 plus
Aurora’s Hope, Bad Guru, and Jackson Fig at Petra’s (8:00 p.m)
Tickets: $9.98
Peach Pit, Briston Maroney, and Bnny at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $49 plus
Canadian indie-pop band Peach Pit are heading out on tour this year, joined by rising indie folk-rocker Briston Maroney and Chicago dream-pop group Bnny. The tour follows Peach Pit’s latest release, Magpie, their fourth studio album, and Maroney’s new record Jimmy, which dropped on May 2.
IAMDYNAMITE with opener Faye at The Evening Muse (10:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.06 plus
Sunday, June 22
Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End (2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Boileryard Brunch presents a “Beach Bash” party, taking over Camp North End from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sip on specialty drinks crafted by Black Moth Bars, Canteen, and Hip Hop Smoothies with food from Gravity Pizza. The soundtrack for the day party will be provided by DJs Dammit Wesley and Jaleta P. Admission is free, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Real Madrid C.F. vs. CF Pachuca (FIFA Club World Cup) at Bank of America Stadium (3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $117 plus
Decorated Spanish football club Real Madrid will face CF Pachuca in Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium as part of Group H in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The international tournament, organized by FIFA, brings together the champion clubs from six continental confederations — Europe, South America, North and Central America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Oceania — along with the host nation’s league champion. Charlotte will host four matches, including two Round of 16 games, also featuring global powerhouse Bayern Munich. Despite managing some injuries, Real Madrid, led by stars Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, is the heavy favorite.
The Driver Era with opener VALÉ at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers at Truist Field (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Summer Pops: Latin Sounds at Symphony Park (8:15 p.m.)
Tickets: $18.50 (12 and under free)
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