Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend: March 20-March 22

Charlotte’s weekend brings a Brooklyn comedian with a famous last name, four R&B legends on one stage, and a singer-songwriter whose tracks have defined generations. From The Comedy Zone to…

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 14: Sisqo of Dru Hill performs for the Blavity House Party Music Festival at Municipal Auditorium on June 14, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for Blavity Media Group)

Sisqo of Dru Hill performs for the Blavity House Party Music Festival at Municipal Auditorium on June 14, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Charlotte's weekend brings a Brooklyn comedian with a famous last name, four R&B legends on one stage, and a singer-songwriter whose tracks have defined generations. From The Comedy Zone to Bojangles Coliseum to the Booth Playhouse, the city is delivering across the board.

Tony Rock

  • What: Comedian Tony Rock
  • When: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; and Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
  • Where: The Comedy Zone - Charlotte, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., B3, Charlotte
  • Cost: General Admission $30.76; Gold Circle Seating $36.35

Tony Rock is a Brooklyn-born comedian, actor, and producer who has built a reputation as one of television's most versatile hosts. He has helmed HBO's "All Def Comedy," NBA TV's "The Warm Up," and BET's "Black Card Revoked" and "Apollo Live" and has co-starred in the CBS primetime series "Living Biblically." The younger brother of Chris Rock, Tony has long made clear that the family's comedic talent runs deep, carving out a lane entirely of his own.

The R&B Lovers Tour

  • What: Four R&B legends, one unforgettable night
  • When: Friday, March 20, 2026, at 8 p.m.
  • Where: Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte
  • Cost: Tickets start at $88

Four R&B legends share one stage as Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, and Ginuwine unite for The R&B Lovers Tour at Bojangles Coliseum. The lineup spans decades of timeless ballads and chart-topping anthems, bringing together some of the genre's most enduring voices for a single night. Whether you grew up slow-dancing to their hits or discovered them later, this is the kind of concert that doesn't come around often.

Karla Bonoff

  • What: A singer-songwriter still at her finest
  • When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8 p.m.
  • Where: Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
  • Cost: Tickets start at $68.78

Karla Bonoff has spent decades earning her reputation as one of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, and the accolades keep coming. Her songs have become hits for Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Wynonna Judd, including the GRAMMY-winning "All My Life." Known for her moving, richly expressive vocals, Bonoff continues to record and tour, with her 2019 album "Carry Me Home" marking her first new studio work in over a decade. Her holiday collection drew praise from the New York Times, and she appears in the acclaimed Linda Ronstadt documentary "The Sound of My Voice."

Other Events

Charlotte's weekend mixes music, movie magic, and morning cocktails into a lineup that covers all the bases. There's something here for the jazz lover, the family ready for a sing-along, and the brunch crowd looking to settle the great Bloody Mary debate once and for all.

More To Explore Next Week

The weekend may be over, but Charlotte's week is just getting started. Lovers of jazz, R&B, and metal will have something to cheer about, and families will enjoy the opening night of the Charlotte Fair. There's no good reason to stay home this week.