By CLTure
March 16, 2026
Monday, March 16
Chloe Kimes, Ryan Lockhart, and Ian Pasquini at Snug Harbor (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
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.
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Tuesday, March 17
2026 Let Me Play Luncheon with Nicole Tepper at The Revelry North End (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (with registration)
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $26 plus
The Hornets return home from a four-game road trip where they went 2-2, beating Sacramento and Portland while falling to Phoenix and San Antonio. Now sitting at .500 with a 34-34 record, Charlotte has cooled off slightly after a scorching start to the year but remains firmly in the 10th and final play-in spot. The Hornets will open the homestand against Miami, one of the league’s hottest teams as of late. The Heat have won 10 of their last 13 games and rank in the top five in both offensive and defensive rating over the past 15 games. North Carolina native Bam Adebayo is coming off an 83-point performance, and the matchup comes just 11 days after the teams last met at Spectrum Center, when Miami pulled away in the fourth quarter behind Tyler Herro’s 33 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Miami’s zone defense gave the Hornets trouble in that game, forcing 13 turnovers — something Charlotte will need to clean up as it looks to improve its position in the standings with just 14 games remaining in the regular season.
St. Patrick’s Day at Sir Edmond Halley (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.12 plus
Menastree at The Evening Muse (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.06
Charlotte jazz-fusion collective Menastree returns to The Evening Muse for a night of genre-blending, improvisation-forward live music. Founded in late 2014 by Jesse Lamar Williams, DJ Lil Tone, and vocalist Jeremy Mayher, the group has grown into an all-star ensemble that seamlessly weaves together jazz, soul, hip-hop, and free-flowing improvisation. Featuring a rotating lineup that includes Braxton Bateman, Zach Wheeler, Malcolm Charles, Wenisha Massey, Curt Keyz, Stefan Kallander, and Marcus Jones, Menastree consistently delivers captivating, unpredictable live performances.
Ben de la Cour with opener Elonzo Wesley at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.14
King Cackle, Bog Loaf, and Old Tyme (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Wednesday, March 18
David Childers & The Serpents, It’s Snakes, and Tin Roof Echo at The Evening Muse (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
A pair of North Carolina Music Hall of Famers, David Childers and Hope Nicholls of It’s Snakes, will take the stage at The Evening Muse on Wednesday night. Childers, a celebrated folk troubadour, poet, painter, and storyteller, has released multiple albums on Ramseuer Records, including Melancholy Angel (2023), Run Skeleton Run (2017), Serpents of Reformation (2014), and Interstate Lullaby (2020). He currently performs with his band, The Serpents, featuring his son Robert on drums, Korey Dudley on bass, and Geoff White on fiddle. It’s Snakes, led by vocalist/drummer Hope Nicholls (of Fetchin Bones, Sugarsmack, and Snagglepuss), guitarist Aaron Pitkin, bassist/vocalist Darrin Gray, and guitarist Greg Walsh, is a post‑punk/garage band that has released multiple records since their 2016 self-titled debut. They are known for energetic live shows and a deep DIY ethos within Charlotte’s underground music community. Asheville-based Tin Roof Echo, led by singer-songwriter Joe Hooten, will open the show.
Jon G’s Barbecue Pop-Up at Divine Barrel Brewing (5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free Admission
Exploring Black Portraiture: Self-Representation and the Black Female Gaze at The Gantt (6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
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. 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.
Curt Keyz: Me, Three, & R&B at Middle C Jazz (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35.65 plus
Midnight Til Morning at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.80 plus
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.12 plus
The Charlotte Checkers will play four home games this week, entering the final stretch of the 72-game season in third place in the Atlantic Division with 75 points and a 32-18 record. Charlotte has won five straight games, coming off back-to-back shutouts against the Bridgeport Islanders.The week begins with a matchup against the last-place Hartford Wolf Pack, followed by a weekend slate hosting the fifth-place Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Tuesday’s St. Patrick’s Day game will feature special edition jerseys, Wednesday will offer $2 draught beers, Saturday is Star Wars Night, and Sunday includes a game ticket plus Checkers bucket hat package.
The Lovell Bradford Trio (Lovell Bradford, Butler Knowles, and Malcom Charles) at VisArt Video (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
My Gal Monday, Lacy Dooms, and Caught Off Guard at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Thursday, March 19
8th Annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Forum at Johnson C. Smith University (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42 plus
Johnson C. Smith University hosts the 8th Annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Forum, with this year’s theme, “Disrupting the Narrative: Reimagining Black Mental Health & Wellness,” focusing on the well-being of Black young adults through education, dialogue, and lived experience. Attendees will take part in dynamic panel discussions and guided conversations exploring the factors that shape mental health, while gaining practical strategies to promote resilience, emotional wellness, and support beyond traditional clinical settings. Lunch will be provided, making this a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and help reimagine the narrative around Black mental health and wellness.
Little Shop at Nite at Petra’s (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Black Women in Literature at Archive CLT (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Taste of the Mint – Food for Thought Art Tours at Mint Museum Uptown (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $50 plus
Taste of the Mint returns for an evening where art and cuisine come together at the Mint Museum’s neighboring restaurant, Mariposa, on Thursday. Guests will enjoy a chef-curated tasting menu with wine pairings from 3:30-4:30 p.m., followed by an educator-led tour of Across the Nation: Masterpieces from the National Gallery of Art from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for non-members, offering a multi-sensory experience that celebrates the intersection of fine dining and fine art.
Josiah Queen at The Fillmore (March 19-20)
Tickets: $82.28 plus
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.02
Odd Mob at Blackbox Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $50.88 plus
Art, Beats + Lyrics Pre-Party at Sneak CLT (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Sneak CLT will host the second-to-last Arts, Beats & Lyrics event before the big day on March 28. Jack Daniels will be sampling signature cocktails, with giveaways and vibes curated by DJ Micki Blendz, along with live painting by artist Kalin Reese.
Tony Rock at The Comedy Zone (March 19-21)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Knight Vision Chess Club at Loyd Studios (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Chocolate & Beer Pairing at Town Brewing Co. (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $39.19 plus
Experience a pairing of craft beer and small-batch chocolate at Town Brewing Co. on Thursday night, featuring handcrafted chocolates from Nostalgia Chocolate — a Huntersville company focused on ethically sourced cacao and carefully crafted bars — paired with a flight of four beers and a specialty beer cocktail, led by chocolate maker Tyler Cagwin and head brewer Feddy de la Torre. Attendees will enjoy four chocolate bars and a truffle while learning about chocolate-making, brewing techniques, and flavor interactions.
Caroline Jones with opener Mair at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27 plus
Beth Stelling with openers Kendall Farrell and Amy Brown at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (March 19-21)
Tickets: $29.16 plus
Mike Gordon at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $41.74 plus
Mike Gordon, bassist and co-founder of Phish, returns to Charlotte to perform at the Neighborhood Theatre with his band. A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, filmmaker, and author, Gordon has released six solo albums and three collaborative records with acoustic guitar pioneer Leo Kottke, in addition to his work with Phish. Known for his constantly evolving, hypnotic style, his live performances blend psychedelic rock and jam elements, with sounds that twist, expand, and spiral into entirely new musical dimensions. Spanning over four decades, Gordon’s career includes collaborations with the Benevento/Russo Duo, members of the Grateful Dead, and numerous side projects, showcasing his mastery of bass, banjo, piano, and guitar.
Bore, Loss Becomes, Derail, and Ghost Choir at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.47
Mo Betta Thursdays in NoDa (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Mo’ Betta Thursdays, the weekly jazz series curated by Braxton Bateman, brings its grooves to two locations: Great Wagon Road Distilling Company and Bo’s on NoDa. Showcasing some of Charlotte’s top musicians, the series blends jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop through dynamic live improvisation and boundary-pushing performances, creating a memorable musical experience each week.
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Friday, March 20
The Sports Sports Sports Show at Blume Studios (March 20-21)
Tickets: $8 plus
The Sports Sports Sports Show returns to Charlotte at Blume Studios, featuring 300 tables dedicated entirely to sports. Attendees can browse vintage and modern cards, graded slabs, singles, sealed wax, and authentic memorabilia without distractions. Designed for collectors, dealers, and serious buyers, the show provides an ideal environment for hunting grails, making trades, or moving inventory. Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté will make a special appearance on Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., while Sir Purr will visit on Saturday, along with plenty of food trucks. General Admission runs Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with VIP ticket holders receiving one-hour early access each day.
Charlotte Symphony: Encanto in Concert at Belk Theater (March 20-21)
Tickets: $33.91 plus
Presence of Color (Opening Celebration) at The Gantt (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (with registration)
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.
Slam Charlotte Poetry Slam at Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42
Barbie at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.02
The R&B Lovers Tour at Bojangles Coliseum (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $95.43 plus
One of the biggest classic ’90s R&B tours comes to Charlotte this week as New Jack Swing icon Keith Sweat leads the R&B Lovers Tour alongside hitmakers Joe, Ginuwine, Dru Hill, and Kut Klose. Sweat helped shape modern R&B with the sleek, hip-hop-influenced sound of New Jack Swing, while Joe defined the Y2K era of love ballads with hits like “I Wanna Know.” Ginuwine brought a futuristic, beat-driven edge with Timbaland-produced classics like “Pony” and “Differences,” and Dru Hill became one of the era’s signature vocal groups with songs like “In My Bed” and “Never Make a Promise,” later launching Sisqó’s solo success. Blending slow-burning sing-along ballads with bass-heavy dance grooves, the tour celebrates the artists who helped define the golden era of R&B.
Cosmic Canvas Art Show at Crown Station (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression with opener Funkwondo at The Rabbit Hole (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.14
Gogol Bordello at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $63.20 plus
Gypsy punk pioneers Gogol Bordello bring their Eastern European folk-influenced rock to Charlotte this week. Founded in New York City in 1999 by Ukrainian-born frontman Eugene Hütz, whose theatrical stage presence and multicultural influences helped shape the band’s distinctive sound and identity, their albums — including Voi-La Intruder (1999), Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike (2005), Super Taranta! (2007), and Seekers and Finders (2017) — have earned them a global following and a reputation as one of the most electrifying touring acts in alternative rock. The band recently released their ninth studio album, We Mean It, Man!, on February 13.
Driftwood and Pressing Strings at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.96
No Sign of Life, Frailskin, Unthreaded, and Midsummers at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35
SweetTooth at The Cue (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.74 plus
North State Grass, Reedy River String Band, and Holla At Ya Mama at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Janelle Sy’mone and Lamar at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.14
Beauz at Blackbox Theatre (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.71
Los Angeles-based electronic dance music duo Beauz, consisting of Bernie and Johan Yang and rooted in Indonesian and Chinese‑Taiwanese heritage, will perform at Black Box Theatre on Friday night. Known for blending hard techno, psy‑pop, and high‑energy EDM, they have appeared at international festivals and released music on major labels including Spinnin’ Records, Armada Music, and Trap Nation, as well as collaborating and remixing tracks for artists such as Zedd, Cash Cash, and Galantis.
Under High Street, Little Gracie, and Lennon KC at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.00
Saturday, March 21
Run Jen Run 5K & Festival at Symphony Park (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
No Man’s Land on Camden Road (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The No Man’s Land Festival returns to South End on Saturday, transforming the 1900 block of Camden Road into a vibrant, four-block celebration of women-owned businesses, music, and community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, rain-or-shine event will feature more than 80 women-owned vendors, female DJs and musicians providing a “girl power” soundtrack throughout the day, interactive activities, nonprofit organizations, and a variety of food and drink options from local vendors. Camden Road will be closed to traffic between Tremont Avenue and East/West Boulevard during the festival, creating a walkable space for attendees to shop, connect, and support local entrepreneurs while enjoying live entertainment and hands-on experiences.
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Poetry Workshop with Sade Sade at Goodyear Arts (1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum (4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $34.88 plus (Save $10 per ticket when purchasing four or more)
“Reminisce” ’90s Day Party at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $23.18
Reminisce, ’90s-themed day party takes over Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts on Saturday, celebrating the golden era of hip-hop. DJs Skillz and T.O.P. will spin classic hip-hop, R&B, dance, and throwback anthems, creating a daytime party filled with nostalgic vibes, dancing, and sing-along hits that defined a generation.
Girls Room at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.54
Moondoggy with opener Magenta Wave at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out
All-Black Day Party with Fabolous at Pinhouse (2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $23.18 plus
Brooklyn-born music executive, manager, and producer — best known for creating The Come Up DVD series and discovering Nicki Minaj — hosts a special day party at Pinhouse this weekend with rapper Fabolous. The rapper, known for hits like “Young’n (Holla Back),” “Can’t Let You Go,” “Into You,” “Can’t Deny It,” and “Breathe,” will be vibin’ at Plaza Midwood venue for the all-black attire event.
Old Crow Medicine Show with opener Willie Watson at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $63.05 plus
Kumar Sanu & Sadhana Sargam at Ovens Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $98.55 plus
Charlotte FC vs. Red Bull New York at Bank of America Stadium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.40 plus
