By CLTure
October 6, 2026
Monday, October 5
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Artemas with opener Henry Morris at The Fillmore (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $45.15 plus
English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Artemas brings his atmospheric blend of alternative pop and R&B to The Fillmore this week with Los Angeles-based indie artist Henry Morris opening the show. Born Artemas Diamandis and raised in Oxfordshire, England, the Greek Cypriot artist released his first single, “High 4 U,” in 2020 before breaking through with “If U Think I’m Pretty” in 2023. His 2024 single “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” became an international hit, while helping propel the release of his sophomore mixtape, Yustyna. Artemas released his fourth mixtape, Lovercore, in 2025, followed by Getting Up to No Good in March. Joining him on tour is Henry Morris, a 23-year-old Los Angeles indie artist known for his R&B-influenced, atmospheric sound.
Weatherday with openers Slugline, Phantomology, and Jelly Diver at Neighborhood Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.50 plus
Tuesday, October 6
Psycho at Independent Picture House (October 6-11)
Tickets: $12.25
Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets (Preseason) at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.75 plus
The Hornets kick off their 2026-27 campaign with their first preseason game and a new-look roster featuring several additions and plenty of questions to be answered. While Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, and Coby White will miss the preseason opener, fans will get their first look at the team’s on-court dynamics with new additions Naz Reid, Dennis Schröder, Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale, as well as rookie Hannes Steinbach. For the Nets, key players Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle, Day’Ron Sharpe and Moritz Wagner are all expected to suit up.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live at Knight Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $40.13 plus
Willow Avalon with opener Kady Zadora at Amos’ Southend (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $32 plus
If I Go Will They Miss Me at Independent Picture House (October 5-15)
Tickets: $13 plus
A special screening of If I Go Will They Miss Me comes to Charlotte’s Independent Picture House this week. Written, directed and edited by Walter Thompson-Hernández, the 2026 drama expands on his 2022 short film of the same name and stars J. Alphonse Nicholson, Danielle Brooks, Bodhi Dell, Myles Bullock and Bre-Z. Set in Los Angeles’ Watts neighborhood, the film follows 12-year-old Lil Ant as he attempts to reconnect with his father, Big Ant, who has recently returned home following another stint in jail. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January before receiving a U.S. theatrical release in September. The Sunday screening will include a virtual post-film discussion with co-star J. Alphonse Nicholson following the 12 p.m. showing, presented in partnership with Loyd Studios.
Endless, Nameless, Big Mistake, Friendly Spectres, and Haunt3d at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35
Rebecca Black with opener BAYLI at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.80 plus
Kyle Gordon at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.45 plus
Wednesday, October 7
Lalah Hathaway at Knight Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $58.89 plus
Bop Theory Jazz Jam presented by Blackhawk Quintet at Eighty Eights (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
Finn Wolfhard at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $59.63 plus
Finn Wolfhard, best known for his role as Mike Wheeler on Netflix’s Stranger Things, brings his guitar-driven blend of indie rock, classic rock and melodic pop to The Underground this week. The Canadian actor and musician is touring in support of his second solo album, Fire from the Hip, released in July, following his 2025 debut, Happy Birthday. Wolfhard’s musical roots stretch back to Vancouver-based rock band Calpurnia, where he served as lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter until the group disbanded in 2019. He then formed The Aubreys with former Calpurnia drummer Malcolm Craig, with the duo releasing their debut EP, Soda & Pie, in 2020 and their first studio album, Karaoke Alone, in 2021.
Confluence Music Industry Conference at The Union (October 7-10)
Tickets: $47.15 plus
Verygently with opener Cody Jacobs at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.45 plus
Olivia Rodrigo with opener Wolf Alice at Spectrum Center (October 7-8)
Tickets: Sold Out / Gametime: $247 plus
After a busy summer that included launching her own Daisy Chain Fields festival, Olivia Rodrigo brings her Unraveled Tour to Charlotte for a two-night run at Spectrum Center. Rodrigo hits the road following the release of her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, released in June, for one of the year’s most anticipated tours. The album marks a new chapter for the 23-year-old singer-songwriter, drawing inspiration from her time in London and exploring a more experimental pop-rock sound while continuing her longtime collaboration with producer Dan Nigro. The album follows her Grammy-winning 2023 release, Guts, and its sold-out world tour, which included a Charlotte stop in 2024. Her debut album, Sour, launched Rodrigo into global stardom with the breakout single “Drivers License,” which made her the youngest artist at the time to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. British alternative rock band Wolf Alice will serve as the opening act. Led by vocalist Ellie Rowsell, the London-based group has built a reputation for blending indie rock, dream pop and shoegaze, with their atmospheric sound evolving into a more polished pop-rock style on its latest album, The Clearing, released in 2025. The band’s 2017 album, Visions of a Life, won the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2018.
Deceits, Computer Kill, and Mostly Mesh at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.00
Wave to Earth at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (8:15 p.m.)
Tickets: $49.50 plus
South Korean indie rock trio wave to earth brings its dreamy blend of soft indie rock and jazz influences to Charlotte, featuring lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Kim, drummer Dong Q and bassist John Cha. The Seoul-based band has developed an international following, drawing influences from artists including Radiohead, Bon Iver, Oasis, King Krule, Tame Impala and Jeff Buckley. After releasing their debut single, “Wave,” in 2019 and a pair of EPs the following year, wave to earth released their debut studio album, 0.1 Flaws and All., in 2023, followed by Play with Earth! 0.03 in 2024 and their latest, bad pieces, in August, continuing their musical evolution. Wave to earth has also built a strong reputation as a live act, selling out North American tours and appearing at major festivals in South Korea and across Asia.
Thursday, October 8
Clint Black & Midland at TD Amp Ballantyne (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $41.87 plus
Ripe with openers Boys Go To Jupiter and AZUL at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.88
Charlotte Ballet: Black Box Series at Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance (October 2-17)
Tickets: $33.89 plus (use code CLTURE20 for 20% off price zones 1-3)
Charlotte Ballet’s Black Box Series opens this week with an intimate program where movement, music and storytelling take center stage at the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance. The contemporary dance series features the return of Laurence Olivier Award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November’s From Africa With Love, a work inspired by his homeland of South Africa that blends classical ballet with African dance. The program also features Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo’s Dos y Dos y Dos, his first original work created for Charlotte Ballet in collaboration with the company’s dancers, set to music by Marek Hunhap, Jean-Michel Blais and Frédéric Chopin. Completing the program is Phoenix, a world premiere by German-American choreographic duo FLOCK, Alice Klock and Florian Lochner, inspired by the mythical phoenix and humanity’s enduring love of storytelling. The series offers an up-close experience with the dancers, incorporating rhythmic elements and movement to explore emotion, energy and meaning.
Jenna Davis with opener Ava Liv Mabry at Visulite Theatre (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Anella, Aasher Saintt, and Nia J at The Rabbit Hole (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.33 plus
Ryan Davis at The Comedy Zone (October 8-10)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Charlotte-area native Ryan Davis returns home for a five-show run at The Comedy Zone this week, bringing his candid and socially observant storytelling to the stage. Davis has built a national following through viral comedy clips, while his stand-up has led to appearances on HBO’s All Def Comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Insecure, and Club Shay Shay. In 2025, Davis took an unconventional path with his debut stand-up special, Under-Rated, independently producing the project after Netflix passed on the opportunity to feature it. The special has more than 4.9 million views on YouTube, exploring family dynamics, relationships, gender double standards and cultural observations through Davis’ candid storytelling and quick-witted social commentary.
The Takes, Ranford Almond, and Joe May at The Evening Muse (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $26.28
Cinderella at Knight Theater (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $59.52 plus
Bella Peadon, BrizB, Ashlyn Uribe, and Emily June at Petra’s (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.32
Petra’s brings together four emerging singer-songwriters this week as Bella Peadon, briZB, Ashlyn Uribe and Emily June share a bill that moves between indie rock, folk and pop. Nashville-based Bella Peadon blends acoustic guitar, melodic songwriting and understated pop arrangements, while briZB, the stage name of Vietnamese-American singer-songwriter Bri Huynh, mixes lo-fi rock, bedroom pop and folk with serene vocals and a guitar-driven sound. Charlotte singer-songwriter Ashlyn Uribe leans into indie pop with personal lyrics and melodic arrangements, drawing from her background in theater and film to shape songs about family, identity and personal experiences. Rounding out the lineup, indie-folk artist Emily June combines acoustic instrumentation with more atmospheric production, creating songs that move between quiet reflection and fuller musical passages, as showcased on her 2025 album, notes for when i lose myself.
Gregory Alan Isakov at Sklya Credit Union Ampthitheatre (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $36 plus
96.9 The Kat’s Rising Stars Concert at Coyote Joe’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.09 plus
Martin Lawrence with openers Loni Love and Benji Brown at Ovens Auditorium (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $62 plus
Comedy legend Martin Lawrence returns to Charlotte this week with his Y’all Still Know What It Is! Tour at Ovens Auditorium. Lawrence has built a career across stand-up, television and film, from his groundbreaking ’90s sitcom Martin and appearances on Def Comedy Jam to films including Bad Boys, Blue Streak and Big Momma’s House. His current stand-up show draws on his signature comedic style, finding humor in everything from family and relationships to culture and everyday life. Joining him are comedians Loni Love and Benji Brown, opening the show. Love, a former engineer who began pursuing stand-up in the early 2000s, is known for her conversational approach and observations about relationships and contemporary life, while Brown has built a following through character-driven comedy, impressions and storytelling.
Shawn James with openers Gravedancer and Trappers Pass at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $39.35 plus
Patois Counselors, Ribs, and SaintLogic at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35 plus
Stop Light Observations with openers JULIA and Taxi at Amos’ Southend (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $29.50 plus
Fuerza Regida at Truliant Amphitheater (October 8-9)
Tickets: $67.20 plus
Friday, October 9
Kicks & Coffee: Just Kickin’ It at Sparkhouse Coffee (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $7.00
Clue: Murder on the Menu (A Dining Experience) at Blume Studios (October 9 – December 6)
Tickets: $114.59 plus
Mystery fans can trade the theater seat for a seat at the dinner table for CLUE: Murder on the Menu which arrives at Blume Studios this week through December. Set within the familiar world of CLUE, the experience turns dinner into a murder investigation after Boddy Black is found dead, with the game’s six iconic suspects — Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Professor Plum and Mrs. White — all under suspicion. The evening starts with drinks and hors d’oeuvres before moving into a three-course dinner where guests can interact with the characters, uncover clues, work through puzzles and piece together the mystery as the story unfolds. With the action taking place around the dinner table rather than from a traditional audience perspective, guests play an active role in trying to determine who is responsible before the evening comes to an end.
John Howie Jr. & The Rosewood Bluff with openrs Pressley Laton and Nathan C. Davis at The Evening Muse (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.57
Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon, Lord Fess, Brio., Trev Truth, Benjamin Burdon, Mone’t Symone, and Kay Marion & the Neo-Symphany at Petra’s (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.63
Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night: Brooklyn to Charlotte at Mint Museum Uptown (7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $19.00
The Mint Museum’s Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night brings an evening of Afro-Latin music, dance and visual art to Charlotte with a special Brooklyn-to-Charlotte celebration highlighting the legacy of the famed Puerto Rican family band LeBron Brothers, which became one of the most important groups in the development of New York salsa and Latin music. Angel LeBron, bassist, arranger and co-leader of the influential salsa group, will be featured during the event, exploring the musical connection between New York and Charlotte through live percussion, DJ sets and dance. Rumbao Latin Dance Company will lead dance lessons, while DJ Carlos LeBron and a percussion trio provide the soundtrack for the evening. The event will also include live painting, cultural vendors and a celebration of the LeBron Brothers’ impact on salsa, including their 1969 recording Salsa y Control. The museum’s galleries will remain open until 9 p.m., with a cash bar available throughout the evening.
Matt McCusker at Knight Theater (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $44.34 plus
Jazz Night featuring Black Hawk Quartet at Not Just Coffee (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Phoebe Bridgers with opener Alex G at Spectrum Center (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $181.50 plus / Gametime: $159 plus
Phoebe Bridgers is returning to the road for her latest international tour, bringing her intimate blend of indie folk and alternative rock to Spectrum Center with Alex G. The show marks Bridgers’ first performance in the city since 2021 and follows a sold-out show at New York’s Madison Square Garden and a series of surprise acoustic performances at venues around the country this summer. Known for her understated vocals, confessional songwriting and atmospheric arrangements, Bridgers has built a devoted following with songs including “Scott Street,” “Motion Sickness,” “Kyoto” and “Garden Song,” released across her two studio albums, Stranger in the Alps (2017) and Punisher (2020). Her third solo album, Lost Weekend, arrived in August, marking her first solo album in six years and a new chapter following her work with boygenius. Bridgers is also a member of the acclaimed trio with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, whose 2023 album The Record won three Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Performance for “Not Strong Enough.” Joining Bridgers for the North American dates is Philadelphia singer-songwriter Alex G, known for his distinctive blend of lo-fi indie rock, folk and experimental music. His latest album, Headlights, was released in 2025, and he has continued expanding his work into film, including composing the score for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
The Fly at Independent Picture House (October 9-11)
Tickets: $12.25
Charlotte Symphony: Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade at Belk Theater (October 9-10)
Tickets: $47.02 plus
Edith Marquez at Ovens Auditorium (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $63.05 plus
Mexican singer Edith Márquez brings her Eterna e Inolvidable tour to Ovens Auditorium, revisiting a career that has made her one of the country’s enduring voices in Latin pop and regional Mexican music. Márquez first gained national attention as a member of Timbiriche before establishing herself as a solo artist, where her powerful vocals and emotionally driven performances became hallmarks of her sound. Over the course of more than three decades, she has explored romantic pop, ranchera and mariachi, building a catalog that includes songs such as “Mi Error, Mi Fantasía” and “Mírame.” Her Charlotte performance will draw from that wide-ranging repertoire, blending the dramatic intimacy of her ballads with the traditional Mexican sounds that have remained central to her career.
The Girls, DJ Girl Brutal, Regence, and January Knife at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35
Niko Moon with opener Blake Proehl at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $40.85 plus
Victor Jones, Te’Jani, and Tiny City at The Rabbit Hole (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.33
Brooklyn artist Victor Jones heads to The Rabbit Hole for an eclectic night of alternative music, joined by Charlotte acts Te’Jani and Tiny City as part of Confluence. Jones’ music moves between rock, indie and dance-oriented sounds, while Te’Jani weaves elements of punk, emo, hip-hop and indie rock into his music, releasing his latest album, Life of the Party, in 2025. Tiny City rounds out the lineup with a guitar-driven mix of post-punk and power pop.
Rising Appalachia and Abigail Dowd at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $45.30 plus
The Yawpers, Woody, No One Mind, and Emily Burdette at Snug Harbor (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.00
Saturday, October 10
Charlotte Bookpalooza at Truist Field (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $5 plus
Book lovers will gather at Truist Field this weekend for the third annual Charlotte BookPalooza, bringing more than 85 authors, local booksellers, makers and book-focused vendors together for a day dedicated to books and reading. Attendees can meet authors, shop for new reads, take part in panels, crafts and games, and explore a variety of book-themed experiences, including character appearances, photo opportunities and Read to a Rescue with dogs and puppies. The festival also features activities for fans of different genres and literary fandoms, making it a celebration for readers of all ages. BookPalooza serves as a fundraiser for Books on the House, a nonprofit that provides free books and works to expand access to literacy resources in the community.
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East Side Sol at Charlotte Museum of History (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Build Your Own Boat at Whitewater Center (12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (parking: $13)
Charlotte VegFest at Victoria Yards (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte VegFest returns this weekend, bringing a full day of plant-based food, local vendors, live entertainment and community activities to Victoria Yards. The annual festival offers plenty for longtime vegans as well as anyone curious about plant-based living, with food and drinks from local and regional businesses alongside cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, a live DJ and free fitness classes. More than 100 vendors are expected, giving attendees the chance to discover new foods, wellness products and other businesses connected to the local vegan community. Charlotte VegFest also highlights the broader lifestyle and environmental aspects of plant-based living through educational programming and community organizations.
Carolina Renaissance Festival (October 3 -November 22)
Tickets: $37.99 (adults) / $23.99 (children 5-9)
Tipsy Pickle’s Fall Festival at Camp North End (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Hornets Purple And Teal Day at Spectrum Center (12:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Purple and Teal Day returns to Spectrum Center, giving fans an early look at the 2026-27 team with a free, family-friendly event welcoming the Hornets back to the Hive ahead of the new NBA season. The event will feature an open practice with fun scrimmage activities, along with interactive games, Hugo, entertainment and special guests, with opportunities for autographs from players.
Johnson C. Smith University vs. Shaw University at Irwin Belk Complex (1:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35 plus
Harvey Street, Arts Fishing Club, Brown Oak Assembly, Modern Moxie, Davie Circle, and Kay Marion & the Neo-Symphony at Suffolk Punch (3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
BET We Got You, Sis at Booth Playhouse (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $47 plus
An interactive night of entertainment, conversation and fan experiences, BET We Got You, Sis brings the world of BET’s Sistas to Charlotte. Hosted by comedian Loni Love, the experience will feature candid conversations, audience interaction and appearances from select Sistas cast members, including Meagan Good-Majors, along with live entertainment and surprise performances, giving fans a more personal way to connect with the series and its stars while enjoying music, comedy and interactive moments throughout the evening.
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Whitney Cummings at Knight Theater (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $41.52 plus
Will Dempsey (Band) with opener Erin Kirby at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $26.68
Charlotte FC vs. FC Dallas at Bank of America Stadium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.40 plus
Charlotte FC returns to The Bank this weekend looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Chicago Fire FC that ended the club’s eight-match unbeaten streak. The Crown remains in fourth in the Eastern Conference with 43 points, firmly in the playoff picture with seven regular-season matches remaining. FC Dallas arrives in Charlotte in strong recent form, having won four of its last five matches, including a 1-0 victory over LAFC in its most recent outing. Dallas currently sits third in the Western Conference with 47 points, making Saturday’s matchup a meeting between two playoff contenders looking to strengthen their position heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The first fans to arrive will receive the limited-edition Hooded Scarf presented by Blue Cross NC, while supplies last.
The DOAP Concert: 5 Year DOAPiversary! at Crown Station (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.29
High June with opener Cadalay at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.75 plus
Two Door Cinema Club with opener STRFKR at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35 plus
Two Door Cinema Club brings its 15th anniversary celebration of Tourist History to Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre this weekend, joined by Portland indie-electronic band STRFKR. Formed in 2007, Two Door Cinema Club — Alex Trimble, Sam Halliday and Kevin Baird — quickly gained international attention after releasing an EP through French independent label Kitsuné before breaking through with Tourist History in 2010. The album established the trio’s blend of indie rock, dance-punk and synth-pop, producing fan favorites including “What You Know,” “Undercover Martyn” and “Something Good Can Work.” STRFKR, the Portland-based psychedelic and electronic indie-pop band, best known for their songs “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second,” “Golden Light” and “While I’m Alive,” will open the show.
Daley at Neighborhood Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $41.75 plus
She’s Green, Witches Exist, and Smush at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.00
Devault at Blackbox Theatre (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.72 plus
Sunday, October 11
Parada Dominicana de Charlotte at Camp North End (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Parada Dominicana de Charlotte returns to Camp North End for an afternoon celebrating Dominican culture, heritage and community. The second annual celebration will showcase the sights, sounds and flavors of the Dominican Republic with live music, traditional dance, Dominican food, local artisans, art displays and other cultural experiences in the Boileryard Area. The lineup will feature performances from El Ritmo de Quisqueya, El Tweeter and Noches Caribeñas, along with an appearance by Telemundo Charlotte’s Adriana Rodríguez. Presented by Carlotan Talents, the family-friendly, bilingual celebration is open to everyone and highlights the traditions and contributions of Charlotte’s Dominican community.
Charlotte Mimosa Festival at Lenny Boy Brewing Company (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $47.03 plus
Touch Grass at First Ward Park (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $57.87 plus
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend for the Bank of America 400, bringing the 2026 playoff battle back to the track’s historic 1.5-mile oval for the first time since 2017. The sixth race of the 10-race postseason, Sunday’s 400-mile showdown will see NASCAR’s top drivers compete for a crucial playoff victory as the championship field continues to narrow. Beyond the racing, fans can explore the Fan Zone, catch driver appearances and take part in interactive experiences throughout the speedway before the green flag. The day’s entertainment includes Trackside Live, driver introductions and a pre-race concert from country artist Tyler Hubbard, who will take the stage from 1-2 p.m.
Little Shop Of Petra’s (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.75 plus
The 502s at Neighborhood Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $72.74 plus
Orlando-based indie folk band The 502s play a sold-out show at Neighborhood Theatre as part of their Just A Little Run Tour. Formed by brothers Ed and Joe Isak, the band began as a family music project before expanding into a larger ensemble known for its acoustic instrumentation, layered arrangements and upbeat, communal sound. Their music draws from folk traditions while incorporating elements of bluegrass, pop and rock, with songs such as “Just A Little While” and “You Belong” helping establish their distinctive style. The band’s latest album, Easy Street, released in 2025, continues that approach through a 13-song collection built around the fictional seaside town that gives the album its name.
MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, and Sam Wesley at Bojangles Coliseum (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $77.64 plus
Trombone Shorty with opener Abraham Alexander at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $40.85 plus
New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty brings his blend of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock and hip-hop to The Underground this weekend with his band, Orleans Avenue. Born Troy Andrews and raised in the city’s Tremé neighborhood, the multi-instrumentalist is best known for his trombone and trumpet playing, while also playing tuba, organ and drums. He began performing at an early age, making his first appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at 4 years old with Bo Diddley before leading his own brass band by age 6. Over the course of his career, he has become one of New Orleans’ most recognizable musical ambassadors, collaborating with artists including Pharrell Williams, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Lenny Kravitz, Jon Batiste, Ringo Starr, and more. His festival résumé includes Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Newport Folk and Newport Jazz, along with regular appearances at New Orleans Jazz Fest, where he has closed the festival’s final set for more than a decade. Shorty’s 2022 album, Lifted, reflects the range of his sound, combining funk, soul, R&B and psychedelic rock. Greece-born, Fort Worth-based singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander will open the Charlotte show, bringing his blend of soul, folk, gospel, rock and R&B to the bill.
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