Music & Nightlife

CIAA parties, DJs and celebrities will pour into Charlotte. Here’s where and how to go.



Charlotte bars, restaurants and other nightlife venues will host a long list of celebrity parties and other events during the 2020 CIAA men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments in Charlotte which runs Tuesday through Sunday, March 1.

Here’s our list of nearly 100 parties and a glimpse of who will be here. Check with each venue or host for specifics on ticket information and availability. The list is updated hourly each day.

CIAA Toyota Fan Fest free performances

These musical artists will perform free concerts during the free two-day CIAA Toyota Fan Fest at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St.:

Layton Greene, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.

Brooklyn Queen, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, during Lowe’s Super Saturday at the Convention Center.

Krypto9095, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29.

Carl Thomas and SWV, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29.

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Other big name performers who are part of the official CIAA musical lineup are Avant, Musiq Soulchild and Rapsody, who will perform at the Spectrum Center. Concertgoers will need a ticket to the basketball games to see those three performers.

Details: https://cutt.ly/2r2hygo.

Ciroc Boy/Bad Boy DJ SNS Day Party

DJs SNS and Shogun will spin the music at this party 12:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Top Golf Swing Suite, 314 N. College St.

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Advance tickets are $25, VIP $60, and are available at https://cutt.ly/CrXO7PK.

Diva Daze Day Party

The all-women Alter Egos go-go band will perform at this party 1-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Freedom Lounge, 3148 Freedom Drive.

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$20 advance tickets are available at DivaDazeGoGo.Eventbrite.com.

Legacy 2020 Day Party with Avant

R&B artist Avant will host the party featuring DJ Nick Lake 1-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Club Nile, 5741 N. Graham St.

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$20 tickets are available at AvantClubNile.Eventbrite.com.

Annual Grown Folks Black & Denim event

Hosted by MC Oh-My-God and D. Mace, this tournament weekend kickoff event will feature Old School, R&B and hip hop music by DJ Dyn-O-Might and DJ Drake from Richmond, Va.

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The party for ages 25 and older is scheduled for 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, until 2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Vibrations Night Lounge, 5237 Albemarle Road.

Tickets are $25 general admission and are available at https://cutt.ly/zrtcQmh.

Top of the Top Epicentre Rooftop Day Party

Noon-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, Rooftop 210 at the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

Tickets are $25 early bird general admission, $40 skip-the-line, and are available at https://cutt.ly/YeVl0ic.

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‘Wild ‘N Out’s’ Darren Brand at Friday Day Party

Darren Brand of MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” and R&B/soul singer Evoni will host a “Life is Good” Day Party 2-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Explict Bistro Lounge, 1000 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd.

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$20 general admission tickets are available at LifeisGoodCIAA.Eventbrite.com.

QC Flashback Friday Party

Join Triad Old School and BestFriendz for this party noon-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Sage Restaurant and Lounge, 505 E. 6th St.

Urban Legends DJ Cror will spin the music.

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Tickets are $35 general admission, $50 early bird VIP, and are available at https://cutt.ly/trXOP2f.

Day La Soul with DJ Envy

Pittsburgh Steelers great Yancey Thigpen also headlines this party noon-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Studio Movie Grill in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

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Admission is free before 1 p.m. with RSVP. General admission is $30, express line VIP $60.

Tickets are available at DayLaSoul.Eventbrite.com.

Black and Denim Day Party with Kid Capri

The rapper will perform at this party scheduled for 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Press Box Bar and Grill, 9609 N. Tryon St.

DJ Doo also is scheduled to appear.

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General admission is $20, preferred entry $30. Tickets are available at KidCapriDayParty.Eventbrite.com.

Black Youngsta at White House Ultra Lounge

Rapper Black Youngsta will perform 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at White House Ultra Lounge, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd.

Tickets are $20 early bird general admission, $40 early bird skip the line, $30 general admission, $50 skip the line.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/ge395S1. Book VIP section tickets by calling 980-505-6644.

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KRS-One at the Fillmore

Rapper KRS-One, whose real name is Lawrence “Kris” Parker and whose other stage name is “Teacha,” will perform from 10 p.m. to midnight Friday, Feb. 28, at the Fillmore, 820 Hamilton St.

Columbia singer Dajulyn will perform the opening set. DJ Cleve, Mr Cheeks and Puba are also set to appear at the event.

A 105.3 R&B station pre-concert party is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m.

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Tickets are $47.50 general admission, standing room only; $77.50 VIP Access, standing room only; VIP Reserved Seating, $92.50; and $107.50, Table Seating. Tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/feDYFjj.

CIAA Stepshow Throwdown: The Final Chapter

Greeks vs. Greeks event is scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St.

Tickets and other details to be announced.

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Back 2 the Future at Crown Station

Greg Nice of Nice & Smooth will host, and DJ Boney B will provide the soundtrack at this party scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Crown Station Coffee House & Pub, 3629 N. Davidson St.

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$15 early bird tickets are available at Back2TheFuture2020.eventbrite.com.

Black Excellence and Sneakers

DJ Loui Vee’s official birthday celebration event, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Explicit Bistro & Lounge, 1000 N.C. Music Factory Blvd.

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Tickets are $20 early bird general admission, $40 preferred entry, and are available at https://cutt.ly/6rIIo5k.

DJ Envy Live Tournament Kickoff Party

DJ Envy highlights this party from 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Stats Restaurant + Bar, 3425 David Cox Road.

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General admission is $30, skip-the-line no wait, $40. Tickets are available at www.statscharlotte.com/events.

FriDAY Lerium5 Day Party

This fun annual HBCU vs. non-HBCU party is 2-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Howl at the Moon, third floor of the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

Tickets are $20 early bird general admission and $40 VIP no-wait. Admission is free before 3 p.m. with RSVP.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/UeCGnlJ .

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Chicken-n-Beer Day Party

DJ Shakim and DJ Wizard will provide the music at the 8th annual party 1-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, Buffalo Wild Wings beside the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Tickets are $10 early bird, $20 skip-the-line and $25 skip-the-line and VIP table.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/meNbBaw.

DJ Shakim and DJ Wizard will provide the music at the 8th annual party 1-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, Buffalo Wild Wings beside the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
DJ Shakim and DJ Wizard will provide the music at the 8th annual party 1-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, Buffalo Wild Wings beside the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Eventbrite.com promotional poster

Recess Day Party at Ink N Ivy

DJ Skillz will provide the music at this party scheduled for 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Ink N Ivy, 222 S. Church St., Charlotte.

Tickets are $20 general admission, $30 VIP pass. Buy tickets at RecessParty2020.Eventbrite.com.

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NY Connection Grown Folks Day Party

The 8th annual party will feature new and old school music, including R&B, house, hip hop, reggae and salsa, 1-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte.

Tickets are $30 general admission and are available at https://cutt.ly/MeCKDeC.

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Black-ish Mature and Sexy Affair Party

The Infamous Money Gang, Eddietainment, A Party Life and Jada the Omega will host the party 10 p.m. Friday, Feb, 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Vapiano Charlotte, 201 S. Tryon St.

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Tickets are $15 advance general admission, $25 advance skip-the line, and are available at https://cutt.ly/zrXYEGI.

Fabolous and Jeezy

Rappers Fabolous and Jeezy will perform 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Oak Room, 200 E. Bland St.

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Tickets are $40 general admission, $60 skip-the line and $80 VIP all-access. Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/Wr0ioqS.

Bad Boy Welcome to CLT Party with Jadakiss

Rapper Jadakiss will perform from 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at The Tavern, 300 Morehead St.

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$20 advance tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/Xr0ohfW.

Friday Night Pull Up with Akevius

R&B recording artist Akevius will perform at this party scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb 29, at Press Box Bar & Grill, 9609 N. Tryon St.

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Stacey Blackman also will provide music, along with Tek 9 Movements DJ Doo.

No online ticket sales. All sales at the door. Admission price has yet to be announced.

Details: 704-717-2727, extension 5.

Official KRS-One Concert After-Party

The party will feature Mr. Cheeks and DJ Cleve 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Vibrations Night Lounge, 5237 Albemarle Road.

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Tickets are $20 general admission, $30 express line, and are available at https://cutt.ly/QrZpZIN.

Rick Ross and Plies at the Oak Room

Rappers Rick Ross and Plies will perform 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Oak Room, 200 E. Bland St.

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Tickets are $40 general admission, $60 skip-the-line and $80 VIP all-access.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/xr0WClZ.

All BLK Affair at Graham Station

Promoter Sport E. Odie and DJs B-Lord and Mario the Mic Man will host the 3rd annual event 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Graham Street Station, 2016 N. Graham St.

One admission ticket lets you in at all five venues — the Monarch Room, Scarlett, Halftime, the Garden and Odells.

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General admission is $20, VIP $40.

Tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/6rL9jeZ.

10th annual All Black Affair hosted by Bobby V

Atlanta DJ Tay-Rock will provide the music at this event 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Vida in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

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Tickets are $15 advance general admission and $25 general admission and are available at https://cutt.ly/4rpWli2.

B4L Take Over @ Mortimer’s

Three parties for one price at Mortimer’s Cafe and Pub, 210 E. Trade St., C 148, in the Epicentre.

Events include Friday, Feb. 28, Day Party with DJ Fatz, Friday Night Party with DJ JayBee and Saturday, Feb. 29, Day Party with DJ Fatz.

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All-access pass is $45. Early bird admission to each party is $15, general admission $20.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/NrU59xt.

NYC Takeover with DJ Bobby Trends

New York City DJ Bobby Trends will be the special guest at this party 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 5 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Babylon Hookah Lounge, 3061 N. Sharon Amity Road.

DJs Massacre, Zima and MaNYC also are scheduled to appear.

$20 general admission tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/1r4LFQo.

Influencers Day Party with Instagram star Ariana Fletcher

Ariana “Ari” Fletcher and DJ Self will co-host the party from 1 to 7 p.m Saturday, Feb. 29, at Brooklyn Nightclub and Lounge, 225 N. Caldwell St.

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Tickets are $25 general admission and $50 VIP skip-the-line and are available at https://cutt.ly/4rQL9P0.

Watch the Thrown Day Party with Darren Brand

Darren Brand of MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” will host a Watch the Thrown Rock the Rooftop Day Party 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at The Imperial, 300 N. College St., No. 101. The party also will feature Izzy the DJ and DJ King.

Darren Brand of MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” will host a Watch the Thrown Rock the Rooftop Day Party 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at The Imperial, 300 N. College St., No. 101. The party also will feature Izzy the DJ and DJ King.
Darren Brand of MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” will host a Watch the Thrown Rock the Rooftop Day Party 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at The Imperial, 300 N. College St., No. 101. The party also will feature Izzy the DJ and DJ King. Screen shot of Eventbrite.com online promotional poster

Tickets are $40 advance general admission, $60 advance VIP and are available at https://cutt.ly/Yr7j4Qi.

9th Annual Breakfast Club Celebrity Day & Night Party

DJ Envy & Cthagod highlight this party 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Sage Restaurant & Lounge, 505 E. 6th St.

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Tickets are $50 general admission day party, $70 VIP express line and are available at https://cutt.ly/ArIJ1Td.

Saturday Live 9 Day Party

DJ Izzy Nice and DJ Remedy will provide the music at this 21-and-older party 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Buffalo Wild Wings NASCAR, 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Tickets are $15 advance general admission and $25 advance skip-the-line admission. Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/grQZhDQ.

The ‘Best ---- Day Party’

Ciroc, Bad Boy, Bestfriendz and DJ SnS will provide the music at this party noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Whiskey River in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

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Admission is free before 1 p.m., with RSVP. VIP no-wait entry tickets are $50 and are available at https://cutt.ly/frWzs6N.

Day Go-Go 2020

Chekmate, Black Passion and Uptown Swagga will perform 1-7 p.m. Saturday Feb. 29, at Vibrations Night Lounge, 5237 Albemarle Road.

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Tickets are $20 early, $40 VIP, and are available at www.daygogo2020.eventbrite.com.

The Level Up Experience

Ms. Heard It All Before will host this party 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 3 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Bar Louie, 8760 J.M. Keynes Drive.

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Tickets are $20 early bird until Feb. 15 and $35 VIP Up Close Personal. Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/UrwFtd3.

Old School House Party

Extravaganza Depot, 1610 N. Tryon St., will host the party 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, until 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, with celebrity DJ to be named.

Tickets are $20 early bird, $30 general admission, and are available at https://cutt.ly/OeNnzBr.

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Trey Songz Takeover Friday Night

The R&B, hip hop and soul singer will perform 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Howl at the Moon in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

Tickets are $30 early bird general admission, $50 early bird no-wait VIP, and are available at FloydHodge.Eventbrite.com.

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Sky High NYC DJ Invasion Day Party

DJ Ty Boogie of Power 105.1 in New York City headlines this 5th annual party 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Howl at the Moon, third floor of the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte. Admission is free before 3 p.m. with RSVP. Early bird general admission, $20; VIP skip line, no wait, $40.

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Tickets are available at www.FloydHodge.EventBrite.com.

Trap Wing Festival hosted by Jessica Chambers

Atlanta-based actress and comedian Jessica Chambers (@jiggajaic) will host Trap Wing Festival Charlotte from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, in the Druid Hills South neighborhood.

The mini indoor/outdoor festival will feature free wings, an open bar and trap karaoke.

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Tickets are $25 early bird admission and $35 general admission, and are available at https://cutt.ly/Ve6bNoD.

No Reason Day Party QC Edition with Avant

The party hosted by R&B singer Avant is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Press Box Bar & Grill, 609 N. Tryon St.

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Tickets are $20 early bird until Feb. 24, $30 general admission, $30 early bird preferred entry until Feb. 24 and $40 preferred entry after Feb. 24.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/UrL5tzf.

‘Love and Hip Hop Miami’ Takeover Party

Love and Hip Hop Miami” stars Suki Hana and Saucy Santana will perform 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 3 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at The Orchid Banquet Hall, 521 Old Little Rock Road.

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Tickets are $40 general admission and $60 VIP skip-the-line and are available at https://cutt.ly/pr7sDvo.

SaturDAZED Day Party

DJs Shaun NYCE and Duran Juan will host this party 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Ink N Ivy, 222 S. Church St., Charlotte.

Tickets are $25 general admission and $40 VIP expedited entry.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/ceCJLh1 .

The 8th annual SaturDAZED Grown Folks Day Party will feature new and old school music, including R&B, house, hip hop, reggae and salsa, 1-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte.
The 8th annual SaturDAZED Grown Folks Day Party will feature new and old school music, including R&B, house, hip hop, reggae and salsa, 1-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte. EventBrite.com promotional poster

Kid Capri Master Mix Day Party

DJ Kid Capri will host the party from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at World NightClub, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Suite B6.

Tickets are $25 general admission and $40 no-wait VIP and are available at https://cutt.ly/eeDUGIK.

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La Di Da Di Day Party at 4 venues

DJs and a go go band to be named will perform noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Oak Room, Slate, All-American Pub and Hot Taco, 200 E. Bland St. in South End.

Tickets are $50, including VIP no-wait access, and are available at https://cutt.ly/Ve8EaMl.

Rapper Trouble at Fantasy Lounge

Rapper Trouble will perform 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Fantasy Lounge, 2415 W. Morehead St.

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Tickets are $25 early bird general admission, $40 early bird skip-the-line and are available at TroubleatFantasyLounge.Eventbrite.com.

B. Simone at White House Ultra Lounge

Hip hop/rap singer B. Simone will perform 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at White House Ultra Lounge, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd.

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Tickets are $30 general admission, $40 skip-the-line and are available at http://WhiteHouseUltraLoungeCLT.Eventbrite.com.

Black Ink Crew Take Over Day Party

Sky, Hollywood Hemi and Ceaser highlight the party 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Bakadi Lounge, 4205 Monroe Road.

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Tickets are $50 general admission, $65 skip-the-line and $80 meet-and-greet.

Buy tickets at BlackInkTakesOver.Evenbrite.com.

Kings & Queens All White Day Party

Hosted by Doug E. Fresh and DJ Mister CEE (NYC), the 8th annual party is 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Extravaganza Depot, 1610 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.

Tickets are $20 early bird, $30 general admission and are available at https://cutt.ly/FeNgq9u .

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Shine A Light On Em Finale Party

DJ Cleve and Will “Voice of the City” Traxx will perform at this party scheduled 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Press Box Bar & Grill, 9609 N. Tryon St.

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Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 preferred entry and are available at https://cutt.ly/GrWTuyf.

Rapper D-Nice at Haze Lounge

Rapper D-Nice will host a Tournament Grand Finale Day Party 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Haze Lounge, 2408 Central Ave., Suite C.

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General admission tickets are $25, two for $35, and are available at https://cutt.ly/nr7gZTK.

9th annual Day Party Takeover

DJ Badala B will provide the music at this Finale party 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Club 704, 3930 Brookshire Boulevard.

Tickets are $20 early bird, $25 general admission, $30 early bird VIP and $40 VIP. Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/prpmGJI.

Suite Life Day Party

DJ Quicksilva and DJ Shaun Nyce will spin the music at this party 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Suite in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

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Early bird general admission tickets are $30 and are available at https://cutt.ly/grWvhRU.

Renni Rucci at Club Onyx

Hosted by Neezzy, rapper Renni Rucci will perform at a Ladies Rule the World Day Party 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Club Onyx, 5300 Old Pineville Road.

General admission tickets are sold out, but $40 skip-the-line tickets are still available at Onyxclt.eventbrite.com.

‘Tunes and Heels’ Day Party with the Hamiltones

The Hamiltones will perform at this party 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Clutch Kitchen & Pour House, 601 S. Cedar St.

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$20 early bird tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/sr7dDoZ.

R&B vs. Hip Hop with Avant

R&B singer Avant and a hip hop artist to be named will perform at Tourney Edition Rewind R&B vs. Hip Hop, 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Hot Taco and All American Pub, 200 E. Bland St. in South End.

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Tickets are $20 early bird general admission, $35 early bird skip line, $40 general admission and $60 general admission skip line.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/PrWcmjE.

The Evolution of Hip Hop Up Close with KRS-One

KRS-One will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Amos’ South End, 1423 S. Tryon St. Olympia D from R&B station 105.3 FM will host the event.

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Tickets are $30 in advance, $65 VIP advance guaranteed seating, and are available at www.AmosSouthEnd.com.

Jeezy at Whisky River

Rapper Jeezy will perform 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Whisky River in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

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Tickets are $10 early bird general admission and $30 early bird VIP skip-the line and are available at https://cutt.ly/Wr4Kxfs.

Fivio Foreign performance

Rapper Fivio Foreign will perform and DJ Self will spin music at a Kings of New York party 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Brooklyn Nightclub & Lounge, 225 N. Caldwell St.

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Tickets are $50 general admission, $75 VIP skip-the-line, and are available at https://cutt.ly/SrIY2dS.

Kindred the Family Soul at McGlohon Theater

Kindred the Family Soul — Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler — will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St.

Their 2003 debut album, “Surrender to Love,” was nominated for Soul Train and BET awards. Their songs “Far Away” and “Stars” became top 10 urban adult contemporary hits.

Tickets are $59.50 to $74.50 and are available at tix.carolinatix.org.

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NYC Takeover 2020 with Kid Capri & DJ Spinderella

DJ Kid Capri, DJ Spinderella and DY Doo Wop will entertain at the event hosted by comedian and Power 98 FM personality Tone-X from 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. March 1 at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S. Tryon St.

Tickets are $50, early bird general admission; $60, general admission; and $85, standing VIP.

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Tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/ormMOHC.

Royale at the Ritz #TheFinale

The semi-formal attire event is 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 29-March 1 in the Ritz-Carlton grand ballroom, 201 E. Trade St., featuring DJs Shaun Nyce and B-Man.

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Tickets are $25 general admission, $45 for two; and $40 VIP admission.

Tickets are available at www.kingentevents.com.

Grown & Sexy and Fly Party

Thirteen Regime Squad DJs from Cleveland, Atlanta and Charlotte will host this dance party for ages 30 and older from 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, to 1 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Paw Creek American Legion, 5661 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte.

Tickets are $23 general admission and are available at https://cutt.ly/reCDt2D.

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Super Sexy Saturday Party

DJ Rayne, known as “Charlotte’s Godson,” will provide the music at this Tournament Grand Finale party 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 3 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Bar Louie, 8760 J.M. Keynes Drive in Charlotte’s University City area.

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Tickets are $15 early bird and $35 VIP access area. VIP tickets include a limited buffet.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/7rtxM0L.

DJ Envy Saturday night Re-Vived 5 Party

DJ Envy will perform at this annual party scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Howl at the Moon, third floor of the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte.

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Admission is free before 10:30 p.m. with RSVP. Early bird general admission, $20; VIP early bird admission, $40.ibrations Night Lounge, 5237 Albemarle Road.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/9rpzn3A.

Bad Boy Grand Finale with Carl Thomas and Jakima Dyson

R&B singers Carl Thomas and Jakima Dyson will perform 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Tavern, 300 Morehead St.

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Tickets are $20 general admission, $40 VIP, and are available at https://cutt.ly/Lr0pQz6.

Old School Tourney Grand Finale with DJ Red Alert

R&B station 105.3 FM will broadcast live at the party, scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Vibrations Night Lounge, 5237 Albemarle Road.

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Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 express line and are available at https://cutt.ly/mrQZmnu.

Legends Ball with Brand Nubian, Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie

The 7th annual Legends Ball Grand Finale will feature hip hop group Brand Nubian and rappers Doug E. Fresh and Biz Markie 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Stats Restaurant + Bar, 3425 David Cox Road.

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General admission is $20. Tickets are available at www.statscharlotte.com/events.

Main Event Block Party at Graham Station

One admission ticket lets you party at five venues at Graham Street Station, 2016 N. Graham St., 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday March 1. The venues are the Monarch Room, Scarlett, Halftime, Garden and Odells.

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General admission is $40, VIP $60.

Tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/mrL1MCM.

Magnum at the Imperial

DJ Deron Juan will spin the music at this tourney finale party 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Imperial, a heated and tented rooftop venue at 300 N. College St.

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Admission is $20 early bird, $40 early bird VIP. Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/NrInyat.

Bandit the Rapper to host Outstanding Saturday Party

Bandit the Rapper will host an Outstanding Saturday Party 9 p.m. Saturday Feb. 29, until 4 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Black Moon, 4001 Wilkinson Blvd. DJ Wonder also is scheduled to appear.

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$10 early bird general admission tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/gr7azih.

Blacc Zacc and Toosii 2x at Suite

Rappers Blacc Zacc and Toosii 2x will perform at the South Coast Music Group Takeover Party 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Suite, in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

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Tickets are $30 general admission, $40 skip-the-line, and are available at https://cutt.ly/2r7zxkT.

Qream Fest 2020 with Daddy Jugo

DJ Daddy Jugo will provide the music 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1 at the American Legion, 4235 W. Tyvola Road.

The event features chicken wing plates by @2bruhzqitchen.

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Admission is free until 11 p.m. with RSVP. Tickets are $10 early bird, $15 for two, and $20 general admission.

Tickets: https://cutt.ly/Br7lQ5t.

Day JaVu Day Party

This ‘Rooftop Finale’ party is 12:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Rooftop 210 at the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte.

Tickets are $20 early bird and $30 general admission. Tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/IeVlLvl.

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Henny & Waffles Brunch & Day Party

Guest DJs and The Bearded Drummer will perform at this event on Sunday, March 1, at the Oak Room, 200 E. Bland St.

The $40-per-person brunch buffet will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and the $20 day party from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission to the day party is free before 5 p.m. with RSVP.

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Tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/rrwAYIm.

Room Service Day Party & Throwback Brunch

DJ Cleve and DJ B-Lord will spin hits from the ‘90s on up, and celebrity chef Corey LaBoo will provide a free brunch buffet at the Sunday, March 1, event at Sage Restaurant and Lounge, 505 E. 6th St. The buffet will be from noon to 3 p.m., and the overall event noon-7 p.m.

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Tickets are $30 general admission and are available at https://cutt.ly/FrQHPY0.

Belaire Brunch with DJ Phalse ID

King Entertainment will host the brunch featuring DJ Phalse ID from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Topgolf Swing Suite at Northside Station, 314 N. College St.

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General admission is $10. Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/hrKma6a.

Farewell Grand Finale Day Party

This party featuring DJ Self, DJ Skillz, DJ Tayrock, and DJ Biggs is scheduled for 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Suite Charlotte in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St, .

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Admission is free before 4 p.m. with RSVP, $20 general admission, $40 Early Bird Express Skip Line.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/Urpb2WH.

R&B singer Jacquees at the Fillmore

The self-proclaimed “King of R&B” will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Fillmore, 820 Hamilton St. in AvidXchange Music Factory.

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Tickets are $25 general admission, standing room only; $79, early entry; and $149, meet and greet.

Buy tickets at https://cutt.ly/ze4WVMT.

RnB & Jazz Farewell Brunch & Sunday Day Party

The Tre’King Band and Shableek will perform, and DJ Kool will spin music noon-7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Press Box Bar & Grill, 9609 N. Tryon St

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Brunch buffet tickets are $15. General admission tickets, separate from the buffet, are $15 and preferred entry tickets $20. Tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/4rU8AKk.

Rapper Jeezy at Howl at the Moon

Atlanta rapper Jeezy will perform, at the 5th Annual Sunday Funday w/Brunch Party, Trap vs Hip Hop, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Howl at the Moon in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.

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Early bird no-wait tickets are $40 and are available at https://cutt.ly/Fr0uAlU.

India Love at QC Social Lounge

Reality TV star India Love highlights a Grand Finale party 9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, until 2 a.m. Monday, March 2, at QC Social Lounge, 300 N. College St., No. 105.

Admission is $25 early bird and $35 early bird no wait.

Tickets: www.charlotteciaaweekendparties.com.

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Tourney Farewell Grand Finale

DJ Skillz, Mr. Cheeks and DJ Cleve headline this party 9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, until 2 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Press Box Bar and Grill, 9609 N. Tryon St.

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Tickets are $20 general admission, $30 preferred entry, and are available at https://cutt.ly/VrTKFTR.

The Final Hoorah

DJs Shaun NYCE and 06 headline this party powered by Miami MR305 Entertainment 9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, until 2 a.m. Monday, March 2, at TCB 54 Hundred Bar & Grill, 5400 Nevin Road.

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$15 early bird general admission tickets are available at https://cutt.ly/7rCuvP7.

Lil Boosie & Stunna Celebrity Friends Farewell

Rappers Lil Boosie, Stunna 4 Vegas and Lightskin Keisha highlight this Grand Finale party 9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, until 2 a.m. Monday, March 2, at the Oak Room, 200 E. Bland St.

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Tickets are $40 early bird skip-the-line and $50 skip-the-line and are available at BoosieStunnaatOakRoom.Eventbrite.com.

This story was originally published February 21, 2020 at 12:40 PM.

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