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Wednesday, Oct. 15
“AUTUMN AT THE OPRY” SHOW, 2 and 7:30 p.m., mainstage. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The show “Autumn at the Opry” will run Oct. 10-26. (Showtimes vary.) For tickets, which are $60, $70 and $80, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
DOO WOP CONCERT, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Frog Level Brewing, 56 Commerce St., downtown Waynesville. The Fabulous Stairwells, a local doo-wop quintet, will perform vocal group harmony hits of the 1950s and early ‘60s. The ensemble will perform with what is billed as “talented accompaniment.” The group will sing hits by the Drifters, the Coasters, and Dion and the Belmonts, among others. Admission is free.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience a jazz jam. Admission is free.
JUKEBOX BLACKWELL’S JAM SESSION, 6-9 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. The weekly Jukebox Blackwell’s Jam Session wlll be held. Admission is free.
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson, from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, Oct. 16
RHYTHM & BREWS CONCERT/DANCE, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Main Street. between Allen and Caswell streets, downtown Hendersonville. The concert opener at 5:30 p.m. will be the Congdon Griffin Band, playing folk, Americana and rock music; followed at 7:30 p;m. by the headliner, BonaFide Soul, playing jazz, funk and soul music. The concert is the season finalé of the city’s monthly Rhythm & Brews Concert Series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
LINE DANCING, 6-9 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. Line dancing will be featured.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
GREAT WHITE TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. Once Bitten: Celebrating the Music of Great White will perform a musical salute to Great White. For tickets, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday,Oct. 17
POSTCARD PARTY/SOCIAL TIME, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trailside Brewing. off South Whited Street at 874 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville. The Progressive Alliance of Henderson County is inviting the public to join it at its free Postcard Party and Social Time. Attendees are urged to bring along friends and family. “We always have postcards for youngsters to color,” a press release noted. “The Postcard Party and Social Time is an opportunity for civic-minded individuals to mingle and write postcards to elected officials — and others — on current legislative topics and concerns of participants. This month we will partner with Hendersonville Pride in observance of LGBTQ+ History Month.” Admission is free.
JAMES HAMMEL AND FRIENDS CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The band James Hammel and Friends will perform “pop/jazz/blues” music for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 AHV Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for those with daily admission at the estate — and for those who are passholders.
GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 5-7 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. The duo Geriatric Jukebox will perform the hits of the 1960s and ‘70s. The audience is invited to sing along. Admission is free.
“THE PARENT TRAP” OUTDOOR MOVIE SCREENING, 7:30 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Mauldin outdoor movie series will screen “The Parent Trap,” rated PG. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free
BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla, S.C. The Stranger: A Billy Joel Tribute will perform a musical salute to Billy Joel. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, Oct. 18
JOHNNIE BLACKWELL CONCERT, 1-4 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. Johnny Blackwell will perform in concert. Admission is free.
ELLIOTT AND THE UNTOUCHABLES CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The band Elliott and the Untouchables will perform blues music for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 AHV Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for those with daily admission at the estate — and for those who are passholders.
3 SHADES OF GRAY CONCERT, 5-8 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. The group 3 Shades of Gray will perform in concert. Admission is free.
NO KINGS RALLY/ASHEVILLE, 6-8 p.m., Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, downtown Asheville. A No Kings rally will be held.
MISDEMEANOR CONCERT, 7-9:30 p.m., Landrum Farmers Market, 221 West Rutherford Street, Landrum, S.C. The Misdemeanor band will perform in concert. The group is billed as an “energetic band from Upstate South Carolina playing the best Southern rock, funk, blues and soul hits — something for everyone!” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
JOSH TURNER CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. Country music recording artist Josh Turner will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
Sunday, Oct. 19
CONCERT, 2-5 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. Hope Griffin will perform what is billed as a “unique blend of folk, blues, jazz and acoustic melodies” in concert. Admission is free.
Monday, Oct. 20
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitar
Tuesday, Oct. 21
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience a jazz jam. Admission is free.
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson, from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, Oct. 23
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, Oct. 24
STRINGS OF GREEN CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The band Strings of Green will perform bluegrass music for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 AHV Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for those with daily admission at the estate — and for those who are passholders.
CONCERT, 6-9 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. Elizabeth McCorvey & the Working Men will perform roots and Americana music in concert. Admission is free.
“WICKED” OUTDOOR MOVIE SCREENING, 7:30 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Mauldin outdoor movie series will feature “Wicked,” rated PG. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
BALSAM RANGE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla, S.C. Balsam Range, an award-winning bluegrass group, will perform in concert. Balsam Range was founded in 2007 in Haywood County, N.C. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, Oct. 25
RED HOT SUGAR BABIES CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The band Red Hot Sugar Babies will perform “1920s’ hot jazz and sultry blues” for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 AHV Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for those with daily admission at the estate — and for passholders.
HALLOWEEN STROLL, 5-7 p.m., North Trade Avemue. downtown Landrum, S.C. A Halloween Stroll will be held along North Trade Avenue in Landrum.
BEATLES TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla, S.C. The Return — Beatles Tribute Band will perform a musical salute to the Beatles. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform in concert. Regarding the group, a promotion stated, “For over three decades, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has stood at the forefront of the swing revival movement, delivering high-energy performances that blend jazz, swing and Dixieland with contemporary style and showmanship.” For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
Sunday, Oct. 26
DOO WOP CONCERT, 2-5 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. The Fabulous Stairwells, a local doo-wop quintet, will perform vocal group harmony hits of the 1950s and early ‘60s. The ensemble will perform with what is billed as “talented accompaniment.” The group will sing hits by the Drifters, the Coasters, and Dion and the Belmonts, among others. Admission is free.
JASPER STRING QUARTET CONCERT, 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, North Asheville. The Jasper String Quartet will perform in concert in the Asheville Chamber Music Series For tickets, visit online at www.AshevilleChamberMusic.org.
Celtic Corner CONCERT, 5:30 p.m., Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain. Celtic Corner will host a Pan Harmonia concert featuring Celtic music performed by Dick Hensold and Rosalind Buda.
Monday, Oct. 27
CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION, 2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus, N,C. The Western North Carolina Classic Radio Club meets on the third Monday to listen to old-time radio shows that aired during the “Golden-Age” of radio. All are welcome. Admission is free.
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Friday, Oct. 31
GREAT PUMPKIN HALLOWEEN PARADE, 10 a.m., from Cherokee Parking to Patriots Park, Kings Mountain. The City of Kings Mountain will host its annual Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade, traveling to the “Gazeboo” at Patriots Park for what is billed as “a howling good time.” Admission is free.
MADDY AND THE MASTERPIECE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The band Maddy and the Masterpiece will perform “‘60s, ‘70s and light jazz” music for listening and/or dancing in the season finalé of the 2025 AHV Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for those with daily admission at the estate — and for those who are passholders.
HALLOWEEN PARTY & KARAOKE SHOW, 6-10 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. A Halloween Party & Karaoke Show will be held. Admission is free.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR SYMPHONIC CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., White Horse Black Mountain club, 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. The Land of Sky Symphonic Band will perform its annual Halloween concert. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music starting at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit online at www.WhiteHorseBlackMountain.com, or call (828) 699-0816.
DEANA CARTER CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla, S.C. Country music singer-songwriter Deana Carter will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, Nov. 1
TRYON BEER FEST, noon-6 p.m., Depot Plaza, 22 Depot Street, downtown Tryon. The 14th Annual Tryon Beer Festwill featrure craft beer and live bands, including locally based Lazr Luvr and Marietta, Ga.,-based Suburban Angst. Known for its high-energy performances and nostalgic setlists, Lazr Luvr is billed as performing the ‘best’ tributes to timeless favorites, while Suburban Angst is touted as playing “‘90s alternative rock and one-hit wonders that get crowds singing and dancing.” For tickets, visit online at www.TryonBeerFest.com.
DEANA CARTER CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 1201 McKibben St, Newberry, S.C. Country music singer-songwriter Deana Carter will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
Friday, Nov. 7
TWITTY & LYNN TRIBUTE CONCERT, 3 p.m., 1201 McKibben St, Newberry, S.C. Tri Twitty and Tayla Lynn will perform a salute to their late country music star parents, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, respectively. A promotion added, “With unmatched onstage chemistry and a shared musical heritage, this dynamic duo delivers all the timeless duets and unforgettable solo hits that defined a generation, offering a nostalgic journey for longtime fans and a captivating introduction for new ones. But Twitty & Lynn is more than just a concert, it’s a personal story of legacy, love, and keeping the flame of classic country alive. Having performed on the Grand Ole Opry and received praise from both their families and fans alike, Tre and Tayla bring an authentic blend of storytelling, emotion and humor that invites audiences into the world of two country icons through the eyes of those who knew them best.” For tickets, which are $55-$60 for orchestra seats or $45-$55 for balcony seats, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
GENTLEMEN’S QUARTET CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Veh Stage, Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. The Gentlemen’s Quartet will perform in concert. The group is billed as “a modern, elegant take on some of the most famous music ever written, fusing together multiple genres in a perfect symphony.” For tickets, visit online at www.TryonArts.org.
Saturday, Nov. 8
SOULIFIED 7 CONCERT, 7-9:30 p.m., Landrum Farmers Market, 221 West Rutherford Street, Landrum, S.C. The Soulified 7 band will perform in concert. Regarding the Greemville-based group, a promotion stated, “Soulified 7 consists of one body of musicians and singers — with roots in jazz, gospel and soul music.” The band plays an array of covers, including Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” and “I Want to Dance” — and Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
PACIFICA QUARTET CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Veh Stage, Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. The Pacifica Quartet will perform in concert. The group is billed as “impeccable.” For tickets, visit online at www.TryonArts.org.
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