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THE GUIDE
MARY J. BLIGENAS
JULY 24
The R&B and hip-hop legends have been collaborating
for decades. Finally, they’re co-headlining for the rst
time. This show will be a treat for Nas fans in Charlotte,
since the rapper hasn’t performed here in over a de-
cade. $23-$251+, 8 p.m. PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavil-
ion Blvd. 800-745-3000, livenation.com.
CARLY RAE JEPSEN
JULY 24
None of us have forgotten the catchy lyrics in the 2012
song of the summer “Call Me Maybe,” but Jepsen has
put out more music since then. This tour is in support
of her fourth album, Dedicated, which was released in
May. $35-$105+, 8 p.m. Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Mu-
sic Factory Blvd. 800-745-3000, livenation.com.
NELLYTLCFLO RIDA
JULY 26
These stars of the ’90s and ’00s are teaming up for their
own throwback show, following a trend of nostalgic
tours. $18-$125+, 7 p.m. PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavil-
ion Blvd. 800-745-3000, livenation.com.
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
JULY 27
This country duo is bringing their eclectic beats and
vivid lyricism to the PNC yet again. Fun fact: The group’s
breakout song “Cruise” is the bestselling digital country
single of all time. $67-$122+, 7 p.m. PNC Music Pavilion,
707 Pavilion Blvd. 800-745-3000, livenation.com.ERIC B. RAKIM
JULY 27
It only took a week for these rappers to record their ’87
debut album Paid In Full, yet it’s considered one of the
greatest hip-hop projects ever. The duo split in 1993 but
reunited for a tour that brought them to Charlotte last
year for a sold-out show. Catch them in their return to
the Fillmore. $29.50, 8:30 p.m. Fillmore Charlotte, 1000
NC Music Factory Blvd. 800-745-3000, livenation.com.SUBLIME WITH ROME
JULY 28
Formed in 2009 by singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez
and original Sublime bass player Eric Wilson, this group
carries on the legacy of the ’90s ska band. The group re-
cently put out its third studio album, Blessings. $18-$55,
6 p.m. Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, 1000
NC Music Factory Blvd. 800-745-3000, livenation.com.Theater, Dance, & Comedy
ADELE GIVENS
JULY 57
She’s been recognized as comedic royalty since the
’90s, but most recently, her famous catch line—“I’msuch a f*cking lady”—was sampled in Kanye West’s
single “I Love It.” She also starred in West’s comical
music video. $25-$30, Fri, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; Sat,
7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; Sun, 7 p.m. Charlotte Comedy
Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd. 980-321-4702, clt-
comedyzone.com.BRING IT! LIVE: THE DANCE BATTLE TOUR
JULY 7
You get a behind-the-scenes look at how Coach “Miss
D” and her Dancing Dolls team prepare for intense
hip-hop majorette competitions on their Lifetime
TV show. Now, you can see the end product in this
energetic performance. $34-$51+, 7 p.m. Ovens Au-
ditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 800-745-3000,
ticketmaster.com.HELLO, DOLLY!
JULY 914
The musical follows the story of a socialite-turned-
matchmaker as she travels to Yonkers, New York, and
attempts to help a miserly “half-a-millionaire” nd
love. $25-$114.50, Tue-Thu, 7:30 p.m.; Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 2
p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Belk Theater,
130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.JOEY DIAZ
JULY 1113
You may know Joey “CoCo” Diaz from his appearances
on TV shows or in lms like The Longest Yard, Spider-THE GUIDE
Step into a fantasy
world as imagined by
Tony DiTerlizzi at the
Mint Museum Randolph
exhibit, which runs
through early November.COURTESY