Lily Vakili | The Spyrals | Friend of a Friend
2025-11-15 20:00 (America/New_York) | Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $15 adv (plus online fees) | $18 at the door
• 21+

Lily Vakili
Lily Vakili is, at her core, a storyteller. A lifelong observer, chronicler, and creative force, she has spent decades gathering fragments of the world – memories, landscapes, voices, losses, joys – and transforming them into urgent, electric songs.
Vakili’s journey to music has been anything but linear – shaped by what she calls “a life lived.” Born in Honduras to a family of six, she was raised across Honduras, Florida, Thailand, Puerto Rico, and Iowa – absorbing pieces of each place, each culture, along the way. This upbringing shaped her voice, her worldview, and her lifelong search for connection.
The past decade has seen her channel that force through five studio albums – released both as a solo artist and with Vakili Band – each one experimenting with the wide, untamed possibilities of rock. Her voice and music are “compelling the way the first Patti Smith music gripped a listener, the Swans’ Jarboe enthralled or even Nico startled.” – Americana Highways
https://linktr.ee/lilyvakili

The Spyrals
The Spyrals new album, Retrograde, harkens back to their earliest sounds while stepping into the future. After over a decade of releasing music, Jeff Lewis finds the throughline to what makes The Spyrals. It’s loud, live and real. After self-recording multiple albums in practice studios and garages, the band entered Station House studio in Echo Park, Los Angeles in early 2024. Coming out of months of jamming, the band carved out a collection of songs. From blues vamps to spaced-out bliss, the psychedelic roots shine through on the group’s fifth LP.
Formed in San Francisco in 2009, the early formation of The Spyrals was known for their live performances. Playing around the Bay Area in the fertile SF scene, they gained notoriety with support from Aquarius Records Store in the Mission District and other SF staples. The 2012 self-titled record solidified the band’s reputation as purveyors of West Coast psych rock.
linktr.ee/Thespyrals

Friend of a Friend
Friend of a Friend formed in the summer of 2020 after a lifetime just missing each other. Since the 2022 release of their debut album “In Arms,” they’ve toured relentlessly throughout Europe and North America. Their sophomore album “FACILITIES” was recorded in Joshua Tree, California with Jordan Lawlor (M83, J. Laser) and released in the spring of 2024.
FOAF has been named an artist to watch by Rolling Stone, an “American Visionary Duo” by Mesmerized, an “indie rock band taking the scene by storm” by Wonderland Magazine, a “cultural phenomenon” by Extravafrench, “sonic visionaries” by Plastic Magazine, “the next huge thing in indie rock” by Each Measure, “seamlessly intriguing” by Obscure Sound. Their third album is due for release under Earth Libraries in the spring of 2025.
linktr.ee/friendofafriendmusic

The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session
2025-11-17 19:30, 2025-11-24 19:30, 2025-12-01 19:30, 2025-12-08 19:30, 2025-12-15 19:30, 2025-12-22 19:30, 2025-12-29 19:30, 2026-01-05 19:30 and 1 more date
Doors: 7pm | Music: 7:30pm-10pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with Valid ID

Bill Hanna was a legend in Charlotte. He was the godfather of Jazz and we’re keeping his legacy alive each and every Monday night. Come join us to see some of Charlotte’s best musicians perform in an intimate setting.
Limited seating is 1st come 1st serve.

Cuzco | Catholics | Pretty Baby| Somnium
2025-11-20 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $10 at the door (plus online fees)
• 21+

Cuzco
A math rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina formed in 2016.
https://linktr.ee/cuzcoband

Catholics
eclectic dense sonic arrangements to emo/math influenced post-rock
https://linktr.ee/hidingplaces

Pretty Baby
post-punk/post-hardcore
https://linktr.ee/prettybabyband

Somnium
math/rock from the Carolinas
linktr.ee/somnium.nc

Menagerie: An Audiovisual Drag Experience
2025-11-21 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $12 (plus online fees) | $15 At the door
• 21+
Menagerie
ART! Without limitations. Menagerie is an unfiltered audiovisual drag experience—a bold collision of art, sound, and performance that demands your attention and leaves you craving more.

James Delco | The Raven and the Road | Wilson Morris
2025-11-22 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance (plus online fees) | $10 at the door
• 21+

James Delco
The Raven and the Road
Wilson Morris

This Island Earth | House Cat | Horse Island
2025-11-28 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Adv (plus onine fees) | $10 at the door
• 21+

This Island Earth
post hardcore
https://www.instagram.com/this.island.earth.band/

House Cat
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ge8kBPmNyocFTBjaVbXPQ?si=fUYIm0KxTgOco0ty

Horse Island
pop/punk
https://horseisland.carrd.co/

Backwash | Y'all're | Slugline
2025-11-29 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Adv (plus online fees) | $10 at the door
• 21+

Backwash
https://www.instagram.com/backwash.clt/

Y’all’re
https://linktr.ee/yallre

Slugline
https://www.instagram.com/slugline_nc/

Garrett Huffman | Lisa De Novo | Anna Kimm
2025-12-04 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $7 Adv (plus online fees) | $10 at the door
• 21+

Garrett Huffman
Garrett Huffman is a dynamic and versatile vocalist, known for his ability to perform across a wide range of genres—from country to rock—with authenticity and power. At only 21 years old, Garrett Huffman has accomplished an impressive amount of career milestones. His original music and rapidly growing reputation led to endorsement deals with Willow Creek Guitars, S.I.T. Strings Co., and Franklin Strap, and in 2025 he became an official partner with Pepsi. Garrett has amassed countless fans across the United States and, on January 20, 2024, Garrett was bestowed with the esteemed “2023 Carolina CMA Entertainer of the Year” award by the Carolina Country Music Association at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC.
linktr.ee/Garretthuffman

Lisa De Novo
Lisa De Novo is an alternative pop/rock artist drawing influences from the Cranberries, Sheryl Crowe, Cold play, and Fleetwood Mac. She has played two independent coast to coast tours, performing in 17 states. Her songs exude joy and a passion for life. They have been played on 106.5 the End and streamed by 35 countries. Her new song “Carolina” premiered on the Charlotte Today Show. With her soulful vocals and engaging stage presence, Lisa brings a dynamic energy to every performance.
https://linktr.ee/lisadenovo

Anna Kimm
Anna Kimm’s music blends heartfelt storytelling with haunting melodies that explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. A passionate traveler, she draws thematic elements of her songwriting from the people and cultures she connects with around the world. With one of the best voices in the Charlotte music scene, her performances are a must-see.
Listen to her originals “California” and “Nothing, From You Lately” on Spotify now, and come see her live to hear her latest single “Wandering Eye”
linktr.ee/annaxxkimm

Little Heart Machine | Mandako | PTSD Radio
2025-12-05 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 adv (plus online fees) | $10 at the door
• 21+

Little Heart Machine
https://www.instagram.com/littleheartmachine

Mandako
Mandako is an animator and musician from South Carolina. Venture into her eccentric world filled with bright swirling colors and haunting melodies.
https://www.instagram.com/mandako_art/

PTSD Radio
linktr.ee/ptsdradio

TutuTonight: Late Night Show!!
2025-12-09 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $8 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+

Join us for this one of a kind LIVE variety show, featuring live music, comedy, local celebrity interviews, burlesque, drag performances, and MORE—at Petra’s!
Brought to you by TuTu Tuesday and Makeshift Shows, this is TuTu TONIGHT!

M143 | Andy Guy Lowe | Radio Hill
2025-12-11 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+

M143
https://m143sounds.carrd.co/

Andy Guy Lowe
https://andyguylowe.bandcamp.com/music

Radio Hill
https://www.instagram.com/radiohillband/

Woody | Saving Escape | Touchdown Jesus
2025-12-12 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $9 adv (plus online fees) | $12 at the door
• 21+

Woody
Twang soaked indie-rock
https://linktr.ee/woodyweareaband

Saving Escape
https://savingescape.komi.io/

Touchdown Jesus
Catastrophe music from Cincinnati, OH
linktr.ee/tdjusa

Baran Dance | TINY DANCES: REMIXED - Night One!
2025-12-13 20:00
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
$15 advance (plus online fees) | $20 at the door
• 21+

Tiny Dances: REMIXED
Join Baran Dance as we reimagine past works through a fresh lens! Now in our 14th season, Baran Dance is Charlotte’s premier nonprofit contemporary dance company. Our fan favoriteannual TINY DANCES concert is a petite performance that packs a big punch, and this year we are remixing Baran Dance repertoire in a series of solos, duets, and trios choreographed by Audrey Baran, Rahquelah Conyers, Mackenzie England, Jherrymiah Go, and Carolina Quirós Otárola. Special guest DJ Sweat Transfer will round out the performances each night.

Baran Dance | TINY DANCES: REMIXED - Night Two!
2025-12-14 18:00
Doors 5pm | Show 6pm
$15 advance (plus online fees) | $20 at the door
• 21+

Tiny Dances: REMIXED
Join Baran Dance as we reimagine past works through a fresh lens! Now in our 14th season, Baran Dance is Charlotte’s premier nonprofit contemporary dance company. Our fan favoriteannual TINY DANCES concert is a petite performance that packs a big punch, and this year we are remixing Baran Dance repertoire in a series of solos, duets, and trios choreographed by Audrey Baran, Rahquelah Conyers, Mackenzie England, Jherrymiah Go, and Carolina Quirós Otárola. Special guest DJ Sweat Transfer will round out the performances each night.

Tiny City | Family Video | Oyster
2025-12-19 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 At the door (plus online fees)
• 21+
Tiny City
Tiny City is an indie rock band, carving a fresh path between post-punk and power pop. From Charlotte, NC, four best friends, Derek (vox, drums), Brendan (guitar, keys, vox), Caleb (guitar), and Nick (bass), are on a quest to redefine the listening experience. Danceability, driving riffs, captivating choruses, and an eclectic perspective on music and sound define Tiny City. Often likened to the musical stylistic of Spoon and Pavement and drawing influence from a wide array of musical pioneers, from legends like Talking Heads and Otis Redding to modern greats Modest Mouse to The Strokes, Tiny City’s sound is familiar, yet unique in all ways. The human experience, curiosity, monotony, life, death. I hope it’s with you.
https://linktr.ee/tinycitymusic

Family Video
feel bad indie popfrom CLT
linktr.ee/familyvideomusic

Oyster
https://bio.site/theoyster

Sam On Someday
2025-12-30 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $12 Advanced | $15 Day Of
Musician Discount Tickets: $8 – (use code CLTfam)
• 21+

Sam on Someday
Sam on Someday is an ongoing live music series hosted by Time Sawyer’s Sam Tayloe that brings together diverse songwriters and musicians in collaborative performances. The show always shines a spotlight on songwriting, whether it’s freshly minted songs by local songwriters, or favorite covers.
Musical guests include fan favorites from the Charlotte and North Carolina music community, as well as touring bands and artists.
Each Sam on Someday is a unique, one-time-only event that is not to be missed. It’s a genre-busting experience where a rapper, a banjo player, a folk singer, a violinist and a blues guitarist might share the stage and create something completely new together.
The project started as a weekly livestream every Sunday during the pandemic but has since grown and flourished as live events at some of Charlotte’s great music venues. Now it can show up anywhere and anytime, so “Sam on Sunday” has become “Sam on Someday.”
But one thing hasn’t changed: Sam on Someday is still a way to reconnect with live music and with friends in an intimate setting. It’s a warm and welcoming celebration of Charlotte’s music scene.
Through his full band vehicle, Time Sawyer, Sam Tayloe blends a grassroots feel with heart-felt lyrics. From introspective ballads to high-energy crowd-pleasers, Time Sawyer’s songs land in that rootsy sweet spot where folk, alt-country and rock gather for a good time.

Carolina Down Boys | Severed Fingers | Wes Hamilton
2026-01-08 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $10
Carolina Down Boys
https://www.carolinadownboys.com/

Severed Fingers
severedfingers.bandcamp.com

Wes Hamilton
wesandtherailroaders.bandcamp.com

Regence | Temperance League | Wilde Green
2026-01-09 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 at the door (plus online fees)
• 21+

Regence
linktr.ee/Regenceband

Temperance League
https://temperanceleague.bandcamp.com/album/dust-parade

Wilde Green
https://kevinterrell.bandcamp.com/album/idyll-mind

Ultraviolet Sapphic Dance Party
2026-01-10 20:00
8pm – Midnight
$12 at the door | Supporting @timeoutyouth
• 21+ with a valid ID

Get in, sapphic besties. We’re going dancing. Grab your crew and ARRIVE EARLY (when doors close, it’s 1 in/1 out) for Charlotte’s queerest sapphic dance party – while all are welcome, the vibes are by and for our queer, lesbian, bisexual, and pansexual+ women, nonbinary, and trans fam. Tag your dance partner in the comments!

Featuring:
Music by TBA
Glam by TBA
Tarot by TBA

Organized by Alexx
Community guidelines:
The intention of UltraViolet is to provide a space for the folks listed above to be free in and move their bodies, and to be in community together. With that in mind, please respect the following guidelines:

1) The above list of identities is not exhaustive. We welcome you!
2) Women and AFAB (assigned female at birth) folks are at the center. Follow their lead.
3) Consent first, always!
4) If you feel uncomfortable or need support, please find the event organizer, (Alexx) or ask our trusted Petra’s staff to assist.
5) We encourage you to let loose and move your body.
6) Celebrate those around you grooving on the dance floor 🙂

The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session
2026-01-19 19:30
Doors: 7pm
Music: 7:30pm – 10pm
Tickets: $7 Advance (plus online fees) | $10 At the door
• 21+
Bill Hanna was a legend in Charlotte. He was the godfather of Jazz and we’re keeping his legacy alive each and every Monday night. Come join us to see some of Charlotte’s best musicians perform in an intimate setting.
Limited seating is 1st come 1st serve.
If you’re able to stand, please give your seat to someone who can’t.

AGH! A Variety Show For A Cause
2026-01-22 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
$12 At The Door (plus online fees)
• 21+

AGH! A variety show for a cause:
Ali Forrest and Anna Goldstein bring together their favorite musicians, comedians, puppets, weirdos, and general aficionados to raise money for a cause they care about. Join us September 18th for A Good Hang to raise money for a good cause.
Performers:
Pip the puppet: Anna Goldstein // Ali Forrest // More TBA!

Willingdon | Grace Lucia | Horse Island
2026-01-23 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 at the door (plus online fees)
• 21+

Willingdon
indie rock
https://linktr.ee/Willingdon

Grace Lucia
https://linktr.ee/gracielu.luvsu

Horse Island
https://horseisland.carrd.co/
