Upcoming Shows
Chayz Lounge is the premier jazz venue renowned for combining the finest contemporary jazz and rhythm & blues acts with a wonderful dining experience in an elegant, upscale atmosphere. An evening at Chayz Lounge is a retreat to an elegant room filled with a symphony of sounds, aromas of delicious dishes, and repose in what feels like your own private living room.
Our goal is to ensure that all guests have an unforgettable experience whenever they visit our establishment. To that end, we have policies and guidelines in place to ensure everyone's enjoyment. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with these standards on our Venue Etiquette page before your visit.
DRESS CODE POLICY: At Chayz Lounge, we promote an atmosphere of elegance, class, and sophistication that encourages guests to dress up. We ask all guests to support our standards by NOT wearing the following items of clothing:
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Ball caps
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Doo-Rag
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Hoodies
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Flip-flops
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Ripped jeans
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Bare midriffs
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Revealing clothing
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Sagging jeans or pants
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Cut-off shirt or shorts
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Exposed undergarments
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Jogging/tracksuit attire
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Tennis shoes/sneakers
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Athletic or sports apparel
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Cut-off shorts and tank tops
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Offensive or inflammatory clothing
We strongly encourage all of our guests to familiarize themselves with our Dress Code Policy before attending any show, as we strictly enforce it. In order to preserve the standards of our establishment, we reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not adhering to the policy. Please ensure that everyone in your group is wearing the proper attire to avoid any potential hiccups.
Health & Safety: The health and safety of our patrons and staff is our highest priority. Please DO NOT ENTER our establishment if you have a fever, severe cough, sore throat, COVID or flu-like symptoms, or if you are generally feeling unwell.
SUNDAYS . 12:00 - 3:00
No Cover . Live Jazz Starts At 1pm . Reservation Required
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Experience a relaxing afternoon of delicious dishes, wine & mimosas in an elegant, upscale space. You will enjoy the best in live contemporary jazz as well as your favorite soul tunes set to jazz. It's a perfect way to escape the norm & unwind on a Sunday afternoon. Take a look at our Brunch Menu. There is no cover charge, but reservation is required and can be made on our Yelp Page.
THURSDAY . SHOWTIME 7PM
No Cover . Doors Open At 6:00pm . Reservation Required
Jazz After 5 with For The Funk of It Band
Make it a Thursday to remember as you groove to the sounds of soulful jazz & funky rhythms paired with our Lite Bite specials. Vanessa Williams, Jill Scott, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Michael Jackson, and more. are just some of the artists you'll be grooving to. Come ready to have a funky good time.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30pm
Lori Williams Live! An Evening of Songs
Spend the evening with acclaimed jazz/soul vocalist Lori Williams as she delivers a wonderful blend of jazz and soulful grooves by artists such as The Emotions, Ella Fitzgerald, Al Green, plus classics songs such as,“I Can’t Help It “, "Don't Ask My Neighbors", "I Can't Tell You Why", “I Can’t Make You Love Me”, and more.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 . MATINEE SHOWTIME 2PM . EVENING SHOWTIME 8PM
$97/Admission . Dinner Included . Doors Open At 1:00 pm & At 6:30
An Intimate Afternoon of Songs With TC Carson
Experience an unforgettable show filled with soulful jazz delivered by the incredibly talented actor and vocalist TC Carson. Come ready to be transported to a world of smooth rhythms and soulful melodies as TC, known for his incredible voice and charismatic stage presence, takes the stage to deliver a captivating performance that will leave you wanting more.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$25/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30
William Green Presents An Evening of Jazzy Soul
Spend the evening with keyboardist/vocalist William Green as he delivers the perfect blend of smooth jazz, classic soul, and funky grooves. Come ready to groove to the music of artists such as The Commodores, Gregory Porter, Stevie Wonder, Roy Ayers, Cameo, and more, plus captivating original tunes.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30
Bryan Anderson Live! A Night of Rhythmic Groove
Get ready to groove to the infectious sounds of jazz, old school funk, Latin rhythms and a hint of island vibe delivered by Bryan Anderson. Come enjoy the music of Prince, Roberta flack, Neo, Michael Jackson, Ronnie Laws and Grover Washington Jr., to name a few.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30
Charles Page & Company Live! A Night of Jazzy Grooves
Experience Charles Page & Company; featuring guitarist Rod McCoy, as they deliver a night filled with jazzy, soulful, funky rhythms. This impressive group will have you swaying in your seat and tapping your feet to some of your favorite tunes by artists, such as Janet Jackson, George Duke, Stevie Wonder, Tevin Campbell, Kem, Chaka Khan, Bruno Mars and more.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 . EVENING SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30pm
David Glymph Presents A Night of Sax & Soulful Grooves
Experience a soul-stirring evening of jazzy melodies and groovy tunes curated by "The smooth saxophonist" David Glymph and his band. This smooth sax-man will have you swaying & groovin' to the your favorite song, including the music by artist such as Floetry, Musiq Soulchild, Stevie Wonder, Sade, Grover Washington, Jr., Boney James, Kirk Whalum, and more.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30
Beth Inabinett Live! A Night of Soul Grooves
Join songstress Beth Inabinett and her band, For the Funk of It, for an unforgettable night of classic soul and rhythmic grooves. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to groove to the greatest hits of Heatwave, Natalie Cole, Lakeside, Betty Davis, Aretha Franklin, Teena Marie, Parliament-Funkadelic, and more as only Beth Inabinett & For The Funk of It can deliver.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30
Beth Inabinett Live! A Night of Soul Grooves - Part 2
Join songstress Beth Inabinett and her band, For the Funk of It, for an unforgettable night of classic soul and rhythmic grooves. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to groove to the greatest hits of Rufus, Brothers Johnson, Heatwave, Kin Floyd, The Fugees, Aretha Franklin, Teena Marie,Midnight Star, Vanessa Williams, Grover Washington, Jr., Roberta Flack, and more.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30pm
Darius Starks Presents An Evening of Sax & Soulful Rhythms
Join this talented saxophonist and his band for an unforgettable night of soulful melodies. Prepare to be captivated by the silky smooth sounds of Darius on sax as he takes you on a journey into the world of musical bliss. You'll enjoy his soul-stirring renditions of songs by Anita Baker, The O’Jays, Maxwell, Bobby Brown, New Edition, Adele, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan & more!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 . MATINEE SHOWTIME 2PM . EVENING SHOWTIME 8PM
$75/Admission . Doors Open At 2:00 pm & At 6:30 pm
Melba Moore Live! An Intimate Concert
Experience legendary, singer/songwriter, Tony Award winner MELBA MOORE live! With countless hit albums to her credit, the multi Grammy-nominated songstress will take you on a journey thru her catalog of songs from back in the day & today. Opening for Melba Moore is the amazingly talented songbird, Brittany Turnipseed. It's an experience you don't want to miss.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 . SHOWTIME 4PM-6PM . AT BOYD PLAZA, DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA
Table for four: $80 / $64 for CMA Members . Pay As you Wish/Individual Tickets - Bring Your Chair
Chaye Alexander Presents Live At Boyd Plaza
Fall brings the return of this popular outdoor jazz concert series! The season premiere features Charlotte-based contemporary jazz sextet Conversation Piece. This group's goal is to ensure a good time is had by all and they never disappoint. Come ready to enjoy their rendition of music by The Crusaders, Kirk Whalum, Gregory Porter, Beyonce, Roy Hargrove, Stevie Wonder, Kem, and more.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 . EVENING SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30pm
The Tre’King Band Presents The Songs of Soul
Let the good times roll! Join The Tre’King Band for an evening of classic soul hits designed to keep you entertained. This band will get you up & grooving to the music of artists such as, The Staples Singers, Mary J. Blige, Patrice Rushen, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, The Prince, The Gap Band, and a whole lot more. Come ready to have a blast!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 . EVENING SHOWTIME 8PM
$30/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30pm
Akiliah Renee Presents The Songs Of Soul
Spend the evening with singer/instrumentalist Akiliah Renee as she delivers an evening filled with soulful songs and a touch of reggae. The soulful singer/musician will take you on a wonderful journey through the sounds of neo-soul with a touch of reggae. You'll enjoy the music of Erykah Badu, Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Bob Marley, and more. It's a show you don't want to miss!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 . SHOWTIME 8PM
$110/Admission . Dinner Included . Doors Open At 6:30pm
An Intimate Evening With Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Experience an evening of poetry & music with actor/poet/musician/Grammy & NAACP Award winner Malcolm-Jamal Warner, paired with our signature dishes. Backed by Rod Foster & Company. Warner first rose to prominence by starring as Theo Huxtable on the long-running television series “The Cosby Show” and now stars on the television drama The Resident. Get captivated!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 . EVENING SHOWTIME 8PM
$35/Admission . Doors Open At 6:30pm
NILS Live! The Cool Shades Concert
Experience a night of jazz, fusion, funk grooves with renowned and revered contemporary jazz guitarist NILS, backed by Rod Foster & Company. For nearly 20 years as a solo artist, Nils has achieved major accolades, most notably from Billboard, scoring the esteemed song of the decade, 2000-2010 (“Pacific Coast Highway”) and over 15 top 20 radio hits. Join him for a show you'll love!