Blues with Selwyn Birch at National Whitewater Center

LAURA CARBONE

Blues guitarist Selwyn Birch is the headliner at U.S. National Whitewater Center on Aug. 13.

The latest events, productions and exhibits in Charlotte and beyond: 

Aug. 13 

Selwyn Birch, U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. Showtime is 7 p.m. Free admission as part of River Jam. 

The blues guitarist, vocalist and cinematic songwriter Selwyn Birchwood will give a free performance as part of the River Jam concert series. Birch is performing in support of the release of his fifth Alligator Records album, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues. 

For more information: whitewater.org/events-races/river-jam.

Aug. 15-16

Pride at the Carolina, Carolina Theater. Tickets: thecarolina.com

• Aug. 15 – Conversation with author and actress Gina Gershon, moderated by Davita Galloway, 7 p.m. A screening of the 1996 film "Bound" follows.

• Aug. 16 – Pride Parade Watch Party, 12 p.m., featuring sounds by Fannie Mae. Includes vendor market by Mimosa Way featuring Black- and LGBTQ-owned business.
• Aug. 16 – Screening of the 1995 film "Showgirls."  

Aug. 21

Ruha Benjamin: Technology, Savior or Slayer, 7 p.m., The Pearl, 915 Pearl Park Way. 

Harvey B. Gantt Center presents the MacArthur Fellow and scholar leading a conversation on artificial intelligence, creativity, race, and the future of society. Cost: $10 (plus fees); free for Harper-Roddey Society members; free for students with valid ID (registration required).

Aug. 29

"Trouble so Hard – Song & Stories of Slavery, Freedom & Civil Rights," 7 p.m., Galilee Ministries, 3601 Central Ave.

Live performance is free, but registration is necessary at troublesohard.com/reserve.

Sept. 4-6

Lowcountry Jazz Festival, Gaillard Center, Charleston, S.C.

Performers include Anthony Hamilton, Lakecia Benjamin, Keiko Matsui, Rick Braun and Jonathan Butler.

Tickets: gaillardcenter.org.; information: lowcountryjazzfest.com. 

Sept. 18 

New Generation Tour at Bojangles Coliseum. 

Multi-platinum artist Young Thug makes his first headlining run since 2019. Special guest Nav. The tour will also showcase the label's newest signees, Tezzus, Diamond*, 1300saint, Iyrus, Yume, Biggs, and Unky. 
Tickets available at newgenerationlive.com. 

Sept. 19 

Emmy award-winning journalist Don Lemon and comedian and radio host D.L. Hughley extend their DL + DL ‘Anything Goes’ tour to Ovens Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $55 to $197 and are available at Ticketmaster. 

Together, the pair delivers a comedy-meets-politics live experience where no topic is off limits. 

Sept. 25-27

Festival in the Park Fine Arts & Crafts Festival and Traditional Arts & Crafts Festival, Freedom Park. 

Since 1964, the juried arts festival has brought popular music, arts and crafts and family entertainment to visitors from around the South. Artist applications are online at festivalinthepartk.org.
Oct. 1

Mariachi El Bronx, 8 p.m., Carolina Theatre.

After a 10-year break, the eight-piece band is headlining a tour. Special guests Bedouin Soundclash and Max Diaz.

Tickets $37-$65 at ticketmaster.com and thecarolina.com.

Oct. 10 

Daley, Neighborhood Theatre at 8 p.m. 

The British singer, songwriter and creative artist has worked with Stevie Wonder, Damon Albarn, Marsha Ambrosius, Robert Glasper, Jill Scott, Pharrell Williams and Jessie J. He’s worked his way to Billboard chart success in the U.S. and critical acclaim from the Grammys, BET and Soul Train Awards.  

Tickets: neighborhoodtheater.com. 

Nov. 14 

Boney James, Knight Theater, 7:30 p.m. 

The contemporary jazz artist is live in Charlotte for one night only. The concert includes an intimate show of with classic favorites and live music magic. Tickets: blumenthalarts.org.

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