By CLTure
May 24, 2026
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Block Party at Burial Brewing Co. (12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Crown vs. Greensboro Groove at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.65 plus
After playing their inaugural home game on Thursday, the Crown of the women’s professional basketball UPSHOT League return to take on the Greensboro Groove in their third game of the season. After winning their season opener against the Jacksonville Waves, the Crown fell 98-86 in their home opener after being out-rebounded and shooting just 38.2% from the field. Both teams enter the game at .500, with Charlotte sitting at 1-1 and the Greensboro Groove at 2-2. The Crown’s backcourt tandem of Deja Kelly and AD Durr will need a much more efficient performance, and the team will need to be far more aggressive on the boards to come away with the win.
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Grocery Bag, Moon Owl’s Mages, and Impending Joy at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Tuesday, May 26
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field (6:35 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
After taking four of six from the Gwinnett Stripers to move above .500 at 26-25, the Charlotte Knights return to Truist Field for a six-game homestand against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The week features a packed promotional lineup, beginning Tuesday with Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act, followed by Wednesday’s $2 hot dog night, Thursday’s Thirsty Thursday drink specials and live entertainment, and Friday’s SpongeBob SquarePants Night and postgame fireworks. Saturday brings a “Halfway to Halloween” celebration with pregame catch on the field, trick-or-treating, costumes, and themed food, while Sunday wraps up the series with Bark in the Park and the popular postgame “Everyone Runs the Bases” tradition.
Mississippi Masala at Independent Picture House (7:20 p.m.)
Tickets: $11.75
Choncy, Pretty Baby, General Purpose, and Somnium at Snug Harbor (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.00
Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Belk Theater (May 26-31)
Tickets: $52.77 plus
The 10-time Tony Award-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical arrives in Charlotte this week at the Belk Theater, bringing the dazzling world of Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film to the stage in a remixed musical mash-up extravaganza filled with romance, glamour, and eye-popping spectacle. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, the production also features a book by Tony Award winner John Logan, music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Justin Levine, and choreography by Sonya Tayeh.
The Princess Bride at Independent Picture House (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $11.75
Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday Night Live: Post-Black Gallery Experience at The Gantt (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
BadCameo and Warp Street at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.85
Classic Wine & Cheese Pairing at Assorted Table Wine & Shop (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $64.95
Wine lovers looking for a midweek outing can head to The Market at 7th Street for a wine and cheese pairing hosted by Assorted Table Wine & Shop and Orrman’s Cheese. The 90-minute tasting experience will feature five wines expertly paired with five cheeses, with presentations from representatives of both shops guiding attendees through each pairing. Guests must be 21 and older with a valid ID, and attendees are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early before the tasting begins. Complimentary parking is also available for up to two hours in the 7th Street Parking Garage with validation.
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field (6:35 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
The Joy Luck Club at Independent Picture House (7:10 p.m.)
Tickets: $11.75
Africa Day Celebration: Threads of Freedom: Unity, Heritage, and Cultural Legacy at Mint Museum Randolph (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Mint Museum Randolph will celebrate Africa Day on May 27 with a free event honoring African heritage, culture, art, fashion, and the global contributions of Africa and its diaspora. The celebration commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) and recognizes Africa’s cultural legacy, independence movements, and ongoing contributions around the world. The event will feature Afrobeat music selections by DJ Steel Wheel, along with a welcome reception and vendor showcase, tours of the exhibition Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection, poetry and spoken word performances, an Amani Kids dance performance, African fashion presentations, and cultural showcases.
UpDating at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m. + 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $36.35 plus
Bop Theory Jazz Jam with Blackhawk Quintet at Eighty Eights (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
Highly Suspect with opener Dead Poet Society at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $56.50 plus
Alternative garage rock band Highly Suspect, fronted by Johnny Stevens, headlines The Fillmore on Wednesday night with support from Boston indie rockers Dead Poet Society. Highly Suspect broke through with their debut album Mister Asylum in 2015, which earned a nomination for Best Rock Album, and the hit single “Lydia,” which was nominated for Best Rock Song. The band continued its rise with tracks like “My Name Is Human” from The Boy Who Died Wolf, which topped the Billboard rock chart, and they have since released multiple albums including MCID, The Midnight Demon Club, and As Above, So Below. Dead Poet Society is best known for their tracks “Running in Circles,” “.CoDA.,” “.intoodeep.,” and “.SALT.,” and they released their latest album Fission in 2024.
Andrew Duhon at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.40 plus
Ali Forrest, Emily June, and Ranford Almond at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Thursday, May 28
Excelsior Club – Legacy of the Past / Vision for the Future at First Baptist Church West (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
With the rebuilding of the historic Excelsior Club nearing its funding goal — which included plans for a museum, community space, and restaurant — a free community celebration will take place Thursday at First Baptist Church West. The gathering will offer residents a chance to reflect on the club’s legacy while hearing updates on its future transformation from developer Shawn Kennedy and stories from special guests. The program will feature stories from the past alongside the latest redevelopment plans aimed at revitalizing the iconic cultural landmark. Attendees can also expect a community-focused evening with music, food (while supplies last), and conversation about the club’s impact and vision moving forward. Dress is business casual, and seating is limited.
Ilana Glazer at Knight Theater (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $39.50 plus
Doughboys at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $36.35 plus
Alex Isley with opener The Amours at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $78.71 plus (Gametime: $63 plus)
R&B/neo-soul singer Alex Isley brings her When The City Sleeps tour to Charlotte this week following the release of her fourth solo studio album and major-label debut with Warner Records. The daughter of Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers, Isley has built a reputation for her warm vocals and blend of R&B, neo-soul, and jazz influences. The new album expands on the sound she explored with I Left My Heart in Ladera, her collaborative project with Terrace Martin, and features collaborations with James Fauntleroy and Syd. Over the years, Isley has also worked with artists including Robert Glasper, Masego, PJ Morton, 9th Wonder, and SiR, earning a Grammy nomination for “Back to Love” with Glasper in 2024. Opening the show will be The Armours, the R&B and soul duo composed of Washington, D.C. sisters Jakiya Ayanna and Shaina Aisha.
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
Small Batch Concert Series: Phillip Bush at Free Range Brewing (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.00
Buckethead at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $51.20 plus
Guitar virtuoso Buckethead brings his electrifying live show to Neighborhood Theatre on Thursday night, showcasing the masked musician’s signature mix of experimental rock, progressive metal, funk, and ambient soundscapes. Known for performing with a white mask and KFC bucket as part of his enigmatic stage persona, Buckethead has built a prolific catalog of music, releasing hundreds of projects while collaborating with artists such as Bootsy Collins, Les Claypool, and Serj Tankian. He also spent time as lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses from 2000 to 2004. Blending technical guitar wizardry with eccentric stage elements, including robot dancing and nunchaku routines, Buckethead remains one of modern music’s most unique live performers.
The Bean Tones at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $37.35
Friday, May 29
ConCarolinas 2026 at Hilton Charlotte University Place (May 29-31)
Tickets: $42.84 plus
Armenian Food Festival at Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church (May 29-31)
Tickets: Free
The annual Armenian Food Festival returns to St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church this weekend at its Park Road campus, offering three days of authentic Armenian cuisine, live entertainment, and family-friendly cultural experiences from Friday through Sunday. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes such as beef and chicken kebabs, lamb chops, pork barbecue, falafel, dolma, spinach pie, and khatchapuri, along with homemade desserts including baklava, gata, honey cake, kurabia, and Bird’s Milk Cake. The festival will also feature live music, entertainment, raffles, Armenian coffee, beer, wine, and free admission and parking, giving visitors a chance to experience Armenian culture and cuisine at one of Charlotte’s longstanding community events.
The International Gem & Jewelry Show at Park Expo (May 29-31)
Tickets: $8.24
Maddy Smith at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (May 29-30)
Tickets: $26.35 plus
Anime and Wine at Starlight on 22nd (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.00
Anime & Wine, a traveling social club, returns to Charlotte on Friday night at Starlight on 22nd, offering an anime-themed nightlife experience that pairs wine by the glass with curated anime screenings in a social atmosphere. Guests will receive a welcome drink with admission and can enjoy a soundtrack of city pop and Japanese R&B designed to complement the visual and tasting experience. Uber is strongly encouraged due to limited parking options and nearby paid lots, though street parking is available along 22nd Street and the Brevard corridor.
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Fulton Lee at The Music Yard (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $39.77
Tanja Bechtler and Jonah Bechtler-Teixeira at Free Range Brewing (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Hops & Props at Sullenberger Aviation Museum (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.17
The Sullenberger Aviation Museum will host a special event for beer lovers and aviation enthusiasts on Friday night with Hops & Props, a laid-back after-hours experience combining local craft beer, food, music, and interactive aviation activities. Guests can explore the museum at their own pace while sampling brews from Pilot Brewing Company, NoDa Brewing Company, and Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, with food available for purchase from vendors including Big Homie Cooks, Libretto Pizzeria, and Lobster Dog. The event will also feature a DJ, hands-on MakerSpace activities, curated photo ops throughout the hangar, flight simulators, and access to the museum’s aircraft collection ranging from commercial planes to military aviation icons, along with one of Charlotte’s top plane-spotting locations.
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Pressing Strings at Whitewater Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (parking: $13)
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
The Mountain Goats at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $64.75 plus
In anticipation of their new album Days, set for release in August, indie folk band The Mountain Goats, led by singer-songwriter John Darnielle, perform at Neighborhood Theatre on Thursday night. Originally formed in Claremont, California and now based in Durham, North Carolina, the band has grown from its early lo-fi, cassette-recorded beginnings into a full studio ensemble while maintaining their signature narrative songwriting style. Over more than two decades of releases, The Mountain Goats have built a reputation for emotionally rich, character-driven storytelling that often blends autobiography with fiction, exploring themes ranging from addiction and family trauma to mythology, wrestling, and faith. With a rotating cast of collaborators, their live shows pair raw emotional intensity with a fuller sonic palette, showcasing both Darnielle’s lyricism and the band’s dynamic, evolving sound.
The Band Solstice with opener The John Wood Band at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
Michael Blaustein at The Comedy Zone (May 29-31)
Tickets: $42.88 plus
Femme Fest at Snug Harbor (May 29-30)
Tickets: $27 plus
Femme Fest Vol. 3 returns to Snug Harbor in Charlotte as a two-day DIY charity music festival celebrating women, femme-presenting, and LGBTQIA+ artists, with 100% of profits benefiting local organizations supporting women and the LGBTQIA+ community. The 18+ event spotlights a mix of regional and local indie, rock, and punk acts across both nights, with Night One featuring blankstate., BrizB, Annie Dukes, Little Heart Machine, and Leaving for Arizona, followed by Night Two with performances from Girl Brutal, The Maxines, Oh! You Pretty Things, Cherub Tree, and I Hate Dave.
FattMack at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $178 plus
Dez and Eric Gales at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15 plus
It’s Murph with opener Arlo at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $59.63 plus
Sam Shackleton with opener Murphy Campbell at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
DJ Mandy at Trio Charlotte (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.89 plus
Saturday, May 30
Stand by Me at Independent Picture House (May 30-31)
Tickets: $11.75
The Independent Picture House continues its “Laughter, Love & Conscience” series this week, celebrating the life and work of filmmaker Rob Reiner with Stand by Me, the acclaimed 1986 coming-of-age drama directed by Reiner and based on Stephen King’s novella The Body. Set in 1959 Oregon, the film follows four young boys — played by Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell — who set out on a journey to find the body of a missing child, an experience that tests their friendship and marks the passage from childhood into adolescence. Upon release, Stand by Me earned critical acclaim and commercial success, including Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, and has since become regarded as a defining coming-of-age classic. The film will screen on Saturday, May 30 at 1:25 p.m. and Sunday, May 31 at 3:30 p.m.
For The Early Birds with DJ See Bird Go at Night Swim Coffee (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Connolly’s on 5th 25th Anniversary Party (12 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Moo Moos & Mimosas hosted by DJ Fannie Mae at The Long Room (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Mayfest at Jack Beagle’s (1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Coco & Breezy with openers Fannie Mae, See Bird Go, Domii, and Aquarius Dream at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.62
Twin DJ duo Coco & Breezy bring their genre-blending electronic sound to The Music Yard alongside an all-star lineup of Charlotte DJs, including Fannie Mae, See Bird Go, Domii, and Aquarius Dream. Known for evolving from fashion entrepreneurs into globally recognized DJs and producers, Coco & Breezy have performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, building a reputation for their high-enrgy sets that fuse house, soul, and Afro rhythms.
Esther Jeehae Ahn and Nicholas Susi at Free Range Brewing (3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field (6:05 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills at Spectrum Center (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $75.75 plus
Four of the most iconic voices in R&B and soul — Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, and Stephanie Mills — come together in Charlotte for The Queens Tour at the Spectrum Center on Saturday. Across decades-spanning careers that helped define the sound of Black American music, each artist has built a legacy of chart-topping hits, genre-defining recordings, and award-winning performances, from LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade” and Knight’s “Midnight Train to Georgia” to Khan’s “I’m Every Woman” and Mills’ “Never Knew Love Like This Before.” With a combined 20 Grammy Awards and influence that stretches across R&B, soul, pop, funk, gospel, and Broadway, the evening stands as both a celebration and a living history of four women whose voices have shaped generations of music.
Hank Williams Jr. with openers Joe Nichols and KC Bruner at Truliant Amphitheater (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $35 plus
Charlotte Crown vs. Savannah Steel at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.65 plus
Chamomile & Whiskey at Whitewater Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (parking: $13)
Americana and roots-rock band Chamomile & Whiskey brings their “Blue Ridge Mountain Rock and Roll” sound to the Whitewater Center for River Jam, the long-running outdoor concert series on the banks of the Catawba River. Formed in 2011, the group, led by Koda Kerl and Marie Borgman, has built a reputation for passionate, boot-stomping live shows that expand beyond traditional rock instrumentation with fiddle, tin whistle, and folk influences.
Ashlyn Uribe, Eli The Fool, and Jamie Jadotte at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42
Slander at Blackbox Theater (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $86.20 plus
Sunday, May 31
USMNT vs Senegal at Bank of America Stadium (3:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $38.65 plus
The U.S. Men’s National Team faces Senegal in the Allstate Continental Clásico on Sunday in Charlotte, marking the first-ever meeting between the two nations in international competition and a key tune-up ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Senegal enters the match ranked 14th in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, just ahead of the U.S. at 16th, riding an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign and a strong 13-2-2 record since the start of 2025, with a squad led by Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gueye, while Kalidou Koulibaly’s availability remains uncertain due to injury. The U.S., led by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, will use the matchup to evaluate its World Cup core, with the attack expected to flow through captain Christian Pulisic, supported by midfield anchors Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams. The match will air across TNT, TruTV, Telemundo, Universo, HBO Max, and Peacock, serving as one of the final major tests before both sides shift fully into World Cup preparation.
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field (1:05 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Sip+Assemble Floral Design Class at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $79.80 plus
Print Shop Concert Series at Event Masterz (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Print Shop Concert Series, a live concert experience that merges music with T-shirt printing, will present a free live taping event on Sunday featuring performances by Sanpriest, Harvey Cummings, and Mystique, alongside live art activations designed to highlight the series’ collaborative spirit. Later in the evening, Grammy-nominated artist Eric Roberson will present live improvisations, unrehearsed freestyles, and soulful performances in a ticketed event.
Trixx at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.09 plus
Maranda Curtis at VAPA Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $55.20 plus
Moo & Brew 10th Anniversary Party with Little Stranger and Tobacco Road (4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.85 plus
Moo & Brew celebrates its 10-year anniversary on Sunday with a block party in Plaza Midwood. Marking a decade of burgers, beers, and community events, the celebration will be headlined by Charleston indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger, with special guests Tobacco Road. Known for its signature burgers and craft beer lineup, Moo & Brew will also feature drink specials, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The SBT Foundation.
MGK, Wiz Khalifa, and De’Wayne at Truliant Amphitheater (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35 plus
Low Groves, Motocrossed, and MA at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15 plus
Young the Giant, Cold War Kids, and Almost Monday at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $35 plus
Young the Giant, Cold War Kids, and Almost Monday bring their North American tour to Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on Sunday for a stacked night of indie rock and alternative pop spanning multiple eras. Young the Giant, the alternative rock band formed in Irvine, California in 2004, broke through with singles like “My Body,” “Cough Syrup,” and “Apartment,” and has continued to evolve across six studio albums, including their latest release, Victory Garden. Cold War Kids, the Long Beach indie rock band known for its blues- and soul-tinged edge, arrive with a catalog that includes hits like “First,” “Love Is Mystical,” and “Miracle Mile,” while opener Almost Monday adds a bright indie pop spark with songs like “Broken People” and “Can’t Slow Down,” as the San Diego trio continues its ascent following the success of its 2024 debut album Dive.
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