Cain Center For The Arts

Even before his historic finish on NBC'S America's Got Talent, Tom was entertaining audiences across the United States, and internationally! Tom has appeared on The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, and CBS’ The Late Late Show, among others. Tom headlines all of America's most famous comedy clubs including: The Comedy Cellar, The Improvs, and Caroline's On Broadway, just to name a few. Known for his sarcasm, satire, and word play, there's never a dull moment when Tom Cotter is on stage!

As a part of the opening evening’s celebration, Cain Center is holding a fundraising BBQ Patio Party from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This event is a chance to have “Dinner and a Show” on site and proceeds will benefit the community mission of Cain Center. Tickets are $50 per person and a portion of this cost is considered a tax-deductible gift. Be sure to sign up as you finalize your ticket purchase!  

Learn more at https://tomcotter.com/

Tickets: $25-45

Charlotte Symphony returns to Cain Center for the Arts for a dynamic program entitled “How We Got Here: A Journey Through Sound & Time.” Led by Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees, the first half of the program will be filled with beloved pieces from Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Bizet, while the second half will feature well-known repertoire from Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Sousa, Copland, Ellington, Loesser and Williams. Full program details available on Cain Center’s website.

Learn more about the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at https://www.charlottesymphony.org/

Tickets: $47-72

The incredible catalog of The Eagles has stood the test of time and multiple generations. "To the Limit" captures this spirit in a bottle and somehow makes it their own, using the framework of these legends to produce brand new and exciting moments for every listener to enjoy.  

Learn more at https://www.georgiaplayersguild.com/tothelimit

Tickets: $45-65

Grammy award winners Riders in the Sky has been offering audiences the best in Western music since 1977. Through more than 40 albums, their award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit, and high-yodeling adventures have led them to be beloved by generations! The group has been featured in Ken Burns’ Country Music, and their original song “Woody’s Roundup” for Toy Story 2 introduced them to new young fans!

Learn more at https://www.ridersinthesky.com/.

Tickets: $35-55

Back by popular demand, come see some of the best singer-songwriters of Charlotte and Lake Norman perform their original songs - as well as unique covers of their biggest influences - "in the round." Performers include Paul Bradley Atkinson, David Childers, Brit Drozda, Sam Brasko, and Taylor Winchester.

Tickets: $25 General Admission

Over the last two decades, Kentuckian Ben Sollee has distinguished himself as multi-faceted creative, blurring the lines between music, tech, and experiential design. As a cellist, songwriter, and storyteller he has toured the globe, sometimes by bicycle, performing his original music.

Learn more at https://bensollee.com/

Tickets: $25-45

As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show ‘Phenomenon’, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime US network television and voted America's Favorite Mystifier! Mike is also a Top Finalist on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller ‘Fool Us!’

Learn more at https://www.mikesuper.com/

Tickets: $45-65

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra are headed back to Cain Center for the Arts with an exciting new program bringing you music from The Beatles to Bourbon St.! Along with the greatest Beatles tracks and other beloved tunes, favorites Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson bring their rich camaraderie and charm to the stage with their talented big band.

Learn more at www.equinoxorchestra.com

Tickets: $35-55

Newly updated for the 2024 election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with 600 Years of History in 6000 seconds! From Valley Forge to Fake News, yea verily from Manifest Destiny to Mar-A-Lago, from Alexander Hamilton the patriot to Hamilton the musical, the three cultural guerillas of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history.

Learn more at https://www.reducedshakespeare.com/productions/america/.

Tickets: $35-55

Newly updated for the 2024 election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with 600 Years of History in 6000 seconds! From Valley Forge to Fake News, yea verily from Manifest Destiny to Mar-A-Lago, from Alexander Hamilton the patriot to Hamilton the musical, the three cultural guerillas of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history.

Learn more at https://www.reducedshakespeare.com/productions/america/.

Tickets: $35-55

Newly updated for the 2024 election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with 600 Years of History in 6000 seconds! From Valley Forge to Fake News, yea verily from Manifest Destiny to Mar-A-Lago, from Alexander Hamilton the patriot to Hamilton the musical, the three cultural guerillas of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history.

Learn more at https://www.reducedshakespeare.com/productions/america/.

Tickets: $35-55

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, multiple super groups (including Loggins & Messina, Poco, and Buffalo Springfield), a vibrant solo career, and scores of producing and engineering credits.

This performance was originally scheduled for October 25 and has been moved to Thursday, October 17 at 7PM

Learn more at https://www.jimmessina.com/

Tickets: $55-75

Martin Sexton puts his signature style on his rendition of this iconic Beatles album combining what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice” with his inventive guitar prowess.  We are all invited to Come Together to experience these brilliant songs celebrated in such a compelling reimagined way. VIP Tickets available for additional $50 each, including a post-show Meet & Greet a and souvenir keychain with unreleased recordings.

Learn more at https://martinsexton.com/

Tickets: $35-55

Trout Fishing in America is the songwriting collaboration of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet.  For almost 50 years, their vibrant, percussive sound and dynamic stage presence have cultivated a multi-generational fan base at performing arts centers, clubs, and music festivals all around the country.

Learn more at https://www.troutmusic.com/.

Tickets: $25-45

Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Tammy Pescatelli brings brassy sexiness with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences, holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating and family life using tongue-in-cheek humor.

Learn more at https://www.pescatelli.com/

Tickets: $25-45

Deana Carter made her mark with her wildly successful multi-platinum international debut Did I Shave My Legs For This? more than twenty-five years ago. Anchored by the dreamy super hit “Strawberry Wine,” Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered Deana Carter well-deserved respect and wild acclaim.

Learn more at https://deana.com/

Tickets: $45-65

John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band is an all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians – John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic guitar and vocals – delivering bluegrass like no one has ever heard it before. The band’s undeniable live shows have received stellar reviews and have the bluegrass world buzzing.  

Learn more at https://johnjorgenson.com/

Tickets: $25-45

Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier, bassist and drummer for the band Heart during the 1970s and early 1980s, are now touring as Heart By Heart. The band features vocalist Somar Macek, guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Lizzy Daymont and guitarist Chad Quist. Heart By Heart presents a powerful, dynamic show that includes all the favorite Heart hits as well as deep album cuts that fans will love.

Learn more at https://www.heartbyheart.com/

Tickets: $35-55