THE GUIDE
Arts and Culture WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH
These events were still planned as of press time but are subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Music: Classical, Jazz, & Opera JAZZ AT THE BECHTLER: MARTIN BEJERANO
Music: Popular
TYCHO MAY 27
BRANDY CLARK
There was a time when one man was responsible
Each ticket purchased online comes with a CD or digital
music—and, in turn, its live incarnation—has gained
Miami-born jazz pianist Martin Bejerano comes to the
version of Clark’s newest LP, Your Life Is a Record. Her
new life with a full band. $29.50, 8 p.m. The Fillmore
museum for this month’s Jazz at the Bechtler program.
previous record, Big Day in a Small Town (2016), gar-
Charlotte, 820 Hamilton St., 704-916-8970,
Bejerano’s influences include Chick Corea, Herbie
nered a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album.
livenation.com.
Hancock, and other pianists who can move between
$26.25-$36.25, 8 p.m. McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College
classical and progressive strains of jazz. $10 for museum
St. 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.
SAM HUNT
JACOB COLLIER
On April 3, the country pop singer released his second
The London-raised wunderkind is known for his distinct
“Body Like a Back Road.” His Southside Summer Tour
sense of harmony and bold arrangements. Several of
opens at the PNC Music Pavilion. $39-$109, 7 p.m.
his YouTube videos have gone viral—including his take
PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd. 704-549-5555,
on the Stevie Wonder standard “Don’t You Worry ’Bout
livenation.com.
MAY 1
members, $16 for nonmembers, 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St. 704353-9200, bechtler.org.
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY: BRAHMS DOUBLE CONCERTO MAY 1-2
MAY 2
MAY 7
for the ambient sounds of Tycho. Now, Scott Hansen’s
MAY 28
studio album, Southside, which includes the single
The titular composer’s “Concerto for Violin and Cello”
a Thing.” $29.50, 8 p.m. The Underground, 820 Hamilton
is accompanied by Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 4”
St., 704-916-8970, livenation.com.
THE LUMINEERS
MILKY CHANCE
The folk rock act is known for helping trigger the previ-
Radio station 106.5 The End presents this Music Factory
Sons and Concord’s The Avett Brothers. $29-$309, 7
show. The German group blends alt-rock, reggae, folk,
p.m. PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd. 704-549-
and other genres. $32.50, 8 p.m. The Fillmore Charlotte,
5555, livenation.com.
and Gabriella Smith’s “Field Guide.” Simone Porter and Joshua Roman are featured on violin and cello, respectively. $20-$145, Fri-Sat, 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.
KEIKO MATSUI MAY 8-9
Matsui works primarily within the smooth jazz genre. Since her 1987 debut solo album, A Drop of Water, the acclaimed pianist and composer has released more
MAY 11
820 Hamilton St., 704-916-8970, livenation.com.
THE WEIGHT BAND MAY 14
MAY 29
ous decade’s folk resurgence, alongside Mumford &
KING BUZZO FEATURING TREVOR DUNN MAY 30
Buzz Osborne, a founding member of the Melvins,
than two dozen records. $48.50-$57.50, Fri-Sat, 7 p.m.
The Weight Band performs tunes by and features
uses his King Buzzo stage name when he’s on a solo
and 9:30 p.m. Middle C Jazz, 300 S. Brevard St. 704-595-
members of the seminal rock group The Band. Mem-
tour. He’s joined by composer and bassist Trevor Dunn,
3311, middlecjazz.com.
bers have also played in the Levon Helm Band and
who’s played with the Melvins and Tomahawk and has
with Rick Danko and Jason Mraz. $25-$39.50, 7:30 p.m.
his own jazz ensemble (Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant).
McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000,
$18, 8:30 p.m. Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave., 704-
carolinatix.org.
358-9200, visulite.com.
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY: BROADWAY FAVORITES MAY 8-9
See the CSO perform renditions of famous Broadway tunes from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Evita,
AMERICAN AQUARIUM MAY 16
The Music Man, Wicked, Les Misérables, and more. The
Are you ready for raw roots rock? Sorry. The allitera-
vocalists are Broadway performers Dee Roscioli, Hugh
tion was too tempting. Based in Raleigh, American
Panaro, and Anne Runolfsson. $21-$145, Fri-Sat, 7:30
Aquarium is a favorite in the region. $20-$100, 8 p.m.
p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., 704-372-1000,
Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. 704-942-7997,
carolinatix.org.
neighborhoodtheatre.com.
BEETHOVEN MEETS ’90S VIBE: A NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY FEATURING ORCHESTRA NOIR
JOSH RITTER The singer-songwriter, who works within the folk and
MAY 15
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alt-country genres, was inspired to take up music after
Theater, Dance, & Comedy ANASTASIA
APRIL 28-MAY 3
Based on the animated retelling of the Anastasia legend, the show premiered on Broadway three years ago. $25-$124.50, Tue-Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.
THE CROWN - LIVE!
The Charlotte Symphony is joined by Atlanta’s Orches-
hearing the duet version of “Girl from the North Coun-
tra Noir for this blend of classical and ’90s R&B vibes.
try” by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. $29.50-$39.50, 7:30
The program includes classics from Beethoven paired
p.m. McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St. 704-372-
This two-actor show is a parody of the Netflix series of
with music from LL Cool J, Usher, TLC, and more. $59-
1000, carolinatix.org.
the same name. If you enjoyed Potted Potter, a similar
APRIL 29-MAY 3
$79, 8 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., 704-372-
take on the Harry Potter series, you’ll surely dig this
1000, carolinatix.org.
send-up. $34.50-$54.50; Wed-Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m.
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