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By CLTure
June 2, 2025
Your weekly roundup of the top music, sports, food, arts, and cultural happenings in and around Charlotte.
Tuesday, June 3
Charlotte Checkers vs. Laval Rocket (Eastern Conference Finals Game 4)
Tickets:$32.58 plus
The Charlotte Checkers aim to finish the series against the Laval Rocket and secure a spot in the Calder Cup Finals for the first time since 2019. Riding a wave of momentum, the Checkers have won eight consecutive playoff games, outscoring the Rocket 15-4 in the first three matches. Left wing John Leonard is on fire with a four-game goal streak—the longest in the franchise’s postseason history—and his seven-game point streak equals a Checkers record. Should they move forward to the Finals, they will face either the Abbotsford Canucks or the Texas Stars.
Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Truist Field (6:35 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, and John Cafferty at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$30 plus
Tasting Dinner with El Veneno at Monarch Market (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $103.83 plus
El Veneno invites you to a special Al Fresco Tasting Dinner at Monarch Market on the Lanai Terrace Bar. Guests will be welcomed with champagne and a carefully curated multi-course menu featuring dishes like tuna tostada with chipotle and sashimi, fish chorizo molote, and fried buñuelo with strawberry and piloncillo.
Suroor, Shawn Garlic, ASHLEY!, and YRDSLE at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$10 plus
High Performance Expo (HPX) at Charlotte Convention Center (June 3-5)
Tickets: Free (with registration)
Wednesday, June 4
Jon G’s BBQ Pop-Up at Town Brewing Company (2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free Admission
Jon G’s Texas-style BBQ will be at Town Brewing Company, with servings starting at 5:00 p.m. The taproom opens early at 2:00 p.m. featuring live music by Brooke McBride from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss their exclusive Carolina Gold Lager, brewed in collaboration with Jon G’s.
Eem Triplin with opener DC the Don at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $31.50 plus
Melodramatic with Haha Laughing at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$10 plus
Oh! You Pretty Things, Leisure Hour, Fifth Floor, Cinema Stare, and Between Two Trees at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$12 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Truist Field (6:35 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
The Charlotte Knights are facing off against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for a six-game series this week at Truist Field. The IronPigs, affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies, are part of the International League’s East Division. This Wednesday is Bark in the Ballpark, with Thursday offering $2 hot dogs, $4 domestic beers, and $6 craft drafts. Friday night marks Scooby-Doo Night, featuring postgame fireworks.
Thursday, June 5
Anees with opener Joseph Solomon at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $48 plus
The Disco Biscuits at Neighborhood Theatre
Tickets: $52.75 plus
Run The Jewels at The Amp Ballantyne (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$50 plus
Run the Jewels is set to rock Charlotte for the first time since 2017. The duo, featuring Atlanta rapper Killer Mike, renowned for his Grammy-winning album Michael, and Brooklyn producer/rapper El-P, co-founder of the influential Definitive Jux label, has released four albums together, with their latest, RTJ4, coming out in 2020. They will also open for Wu-Tang Clan in Raleigh on Friday night.
Michael Martin Murphey at Carolina Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $40 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Truist Field (6:05 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
Yesterday’s Clothes and Willingdon at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets:$17 plus
Asheville’s indie rockers, Yesterday’s Clothes will headline The Evening Muse while sharing the stage with Charlotte’s Willingdon, who last released their single, “Vicious,” in December. Yesterday’s Clothes—comprising Hampton Schlock (vocals, guitar), Connor Burchett (guitar), Jackson Chisholm (bass), and Jack Ritchie (drums)—dropped their latest tracks “Mind at Ease” and “Years Are Short” in 2024.
Maya De Vitry at Whitewater Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (Parking: $12)
Godfrey at The Comedy Zone (June 5-7)
Tickets:$30.76 plus
Charlotte Squawks: 20th Censure-y Squawks at Booth Playhouse (June 5-28)
Tickets:$39 plus
Charlotte Squawks, a delightful blend of Saturday Night Live and Broadway, is the Southeast’s longest-running original musical comedy. For two decades, Charlotte Squawks has humorously critiqued the Queen City with witty satire, clever jokes, and amusing parodies of fan-favorite songs. Co-created by WFAE’s Mike Collins and attorney Brian Kahn, the 2025 edition, “20th Censure-y Squawks,” will run from June 5 to 28 at the Booth Playhouse.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Laval Rocket (Eastern Conference Finals Game 5)
Tickets:$32.58 plus
Process Sleep, Hands of Valencia, Laurence Hope, DOSHINTHEGIANT, and SUNSHOWER at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$10 plus
Friday, June 6
Taste of Charlotte Festival in Uptown (June 6-8)
Tickets: Free (must purchase tokens)
Taste of Charlotte makes its return to Uptown this weekend, hosting a three-day food festival that features samples from multiple Charlotte-area restaurants. The celebration will also include live music, activities for kids, and vendor booths.
Savannah Bananas at Bank of America Stadium (June 6-7)
Tickets:Sold Out (Gametime)
Eric Roberson at Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$51.94 plus
Charlotte Symphony: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert at Belk Theater (June 6-7)
Tickets:
Return to Hogwarts for a magical evening with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra as they present Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert. Enjoy the beloved 2002 fantasy film on the big screen as a live orchestra performs the iconic score by John Williams. Directed by Chris Columbus and based on J.K. Rowling’s 1998 novel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second film in the Harry Potter franchise.
Six Foot Blonde, Monsoon, and The Coyotes at Snug Harbor (9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $12 plus
Keller Williams at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$36.94 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Truist Field (6:05 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
Turnstile Listening Party at Hardy Boys Records (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets:Free
Turnstile, the melodic punk sensation from Baltimore will be hosting listening parties at record stores nationwide, including Charlotte’s Hardy Boys Records, to celebrate their forthcoming album, NEVER ENOUGH, releasing June 6 under Roadrunner Records. This album, recorded between Los Angeles and their hometown, is a follow-up to their critically acclaimed Glow On from 2022. The album will debut alongside a film that premieres at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.
Shelby Means Trio and Joel Timmons Psychedelic Surf Country at Midwood Guitar Studio (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Dispatch with opener John Butler at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Snorkeler and Kelsey Blackstone at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets:$17 plus
Greer with opener Chinese American Beat at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
California’s own Greer will take the stage at Visulite Theatre this week in celebration of their long-awaited debut album, Big Smile, released under Epitaph Records. Known for hits like “Bittersweet” and “Songs for Me,” the band—consisting of drummer Lucas Ovalle, guitarist and lead vocalist Josiah, guitarist Corbin Jacques, and bassist Seth Thomson—reunited in 2023 after separate pursuits to create this album, joined by bilingual (English/Chinese) Seattle duo Chinese American Bear.
Le Youth with openers Pico and Fior at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Tickets:$27.62
Saturday, June 7
Fo Daniels, Gooseberry, and Ali Forrest at Snug Harbor (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14 plus
Family First: Blissed Out Art at Harvey B. Gantt Center (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (with registration)
Barenaked Ladies with openers Guster and Fastball at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Renowned for their late ’90s classics such as “One Week,” “If I Had $1000000,” “Pinch Me,” and the Big Bang Theory theme, Barenaked Ladies are set to light up Charlotte as part of their Last Summer on Earth 2025 tour, alongside Guster and Fastball. Established in 1988, the quirky Canadian rock band is celebrated for their catchy melodies and humorous performances, having sold over 15 million albums and inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018.
Mountain Grass Unit with opener Stoneface Mountain at Visulite Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Bedroom Division and briZB at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38 plus
The Beach Boys with special guest John Stamos at The Amp Ballantyne (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$49 plus
Surf-rock legends, The Beach Boys, will bring their iconic harmonies to The Amp Ballantyne this week, accompanied by special guest John Stamos. Led by founding member Mike Love and longtime bandmate Bruce Johnston, they’re set to deliver classics like “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “California Girls,” and “Surfin’ USA,” with Stamos joining on stage to play drums or guitar.
Tiny City (Album Release) with Creatures Of The Sun and Saint Logic (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Sunday, June 8
Fist of Fury at Carolina Theatre (2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $16 plus
The Carolina Theatre will present Fist of Fury this week—making it the last film screened before the venue’s closure in 1975. Start off the Lost Years Summer Blockbuster Series with the 1972 martial arts classic starring Bruce Lee, which propelled him to international fame with its themes of resistance and national pride. With a budget of $100,000, the film went on to make around $100 million globally, solidifying itself as Hong Kong’s highest-grossing film of that era.
The 4411 with opener Juniper at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Charlotte Vintage Market at Optimist Hall (11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Krush Groove at Independent Picture House (June 7-11)
Tickets: $9.25 plus
This summer, the Independent Picture House celebrates the 40th anniversary of 1985’s landmark films with a special screening of Krush Groove, a pioneering musical comedy-drama inspired by the origins of Def Jam Recordings. Directed by Michael Schultz, the film features cameos from music legends like Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Rick Rubin, Kurtis Blow, and more. It follows Run-DMC’s challenges in promoting their hit record while navigating the complexities of the music industry.
LoSo Artisan Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets:Free
American Aquarium with opener Justin Wells at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$30.74 plus
American Aquarium is back in Charlotte with a new album, The Fear of Standing Still. Led by frontman BJ Barham, the Raleigh-based band merges country rock with emotional storytelling. Produced by Shooter Jennings and mixed by Grammy winner Trina Shoemaker, this latest offering explores themes of personal growth, Southern identity, and generational trauma. They will be accompanied by Kentucky singer-songwriter Justin Wells.
Summer Pops at Symphony Park (8:15 p.m.)
Tickets:$18.50 plus
Kerwin Claiborne at The Comedy Zone (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets:$36 plus
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