March offers a variety of interesting and exciting events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings:
Blake Shelton: Friends & Heroes 2025
Greensboro Complex, First Horizon Coliseum
March 1, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $29
Blake Shelton, a country music superstar, hits the road with his “Friends & Heroes” tour that features Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Tracie Adkins and special guest Emily Ann Roberts.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
March 1-2, 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tickets $18
Greg is determined to not be at the bottom of the popularity chart in middle school. Will Greg’s plan to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch?
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
March 4-9, various times
Tickets start at $33
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond, this is a true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting rock icon. This is an inspiring, energy-filled musical memoir that is set to the songs that defined Diamond’s career.
A Chamber Serenade
Winston-Salem Symphony, Centenary United Methodist Church
March 8-9, 5 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tickets start at $10
“Cantus,” a meditation on loss and remembrance by Arvo Part, an Estonian composer, unfolds with haunting simplicity. It pays homage to Benjamin Britten’s legacy and musical influence.
The Righteous Brothers: Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour
Bojangles Entertainment Complex, Charlotte, Ovens Auditorium
March 12, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $39
Join Bill Medley, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and his new partner Bucky Heard, as they go on a nostalgic journey through the legendary musical stylings of one of the greatest rock and roll duos.
SCYTHIAN
The Reeves Theater, Elkin
March 14, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $52
Named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy and technical prowess. They bring various influences together to create a conglomerate that is steeped in various folk traditions.
Panorama Screening
UNC School of the Arts, ACE Main Theatre
March 14, 7 p.m.
Free
Experience the remarkable creativity of emerging student filmmakers. This is a captivating collection of short films that showcases the depth and diversity of their talents.
KC and the Sunshine Band: Doin’ It! World Tour 2025
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $75
KC and the Sunshine Band was formed in 1973. They gave voice to a generation and helped define an entire culture. They continue to tour throughout the U.S. and internationally, and they collaborate and appear with other superstars.
49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
Appalachian State Schaefer Center for Performing Arts
March 20-22, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $20
Stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes and be part of gripping adventures. From exploring remote landscapes to adrenaline-fueled action sports, these films will captivate and amaze.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan
Spectrum Center, Charlotte
March 22, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $45
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan will be doing a 10-arena tour in 2025 following the success of their first tour in 2023.
UNCSA Percussion Goes to the Movies
UNC School of the Arts, Watson Hall
March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Free
Experience some of the most celebrated musical themes that have ever graced the silver screen – and hear them as you’ve near heard them before: arranged for percussion. Talented students and faculty will present homemade arrangements that pay homage to iconic scores.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
March 27, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $29
This is an internationally acclaimed theater show. The immersive concert-style show re-creates the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells their story from humble beginnings, to incredible success and their dramatic split in 1970.
