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“CATS” MUSICAL PRODUCTION, 2 p.m., mainstage, Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The FRP production of “Cats” will be performed through May 17. Showtimes vary. Regarding the show, the FRP stated, “An extravaganza of fantasy and theatre magic, ‘Cats’ has enchanted audiences for decades with its fiercely energetic dancing, showbiz razzle-dazzle, and unforgettable lyrics drawn from T.S. Elliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.’ As one of the most popular Broadway blockbusters of all time and winner of seven Tony Awards, this certified classic has brought cheer to millions of theatre lovers of all ages! Don’t miss this all-new production! You and your family are sure to leave the theatre tapping your toes and ‘feline’ groovy!’” For tickets, which are $60, $70 and $80. visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.

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 guest musicians or vocalists from the audience. 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.

ACTIVE AGING EXPO, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. The fourth annual Swing Into Spring Explore Active Aging Expo will feature heath screenings, local resources, dancing, exercise options and more. More than 50 local exhibitors will be available to inform, educate and build attendees’ knowledge of aging resources in the community. Admission is free.

BREVARD MUSIC CENtER CONCERT, 7-10 p.m., Point Lookout Vineyards, 408 Appleola Road, Hendersonville. Performers from the Brevard Music Center will play music. For tickets, which are $25, visit online at www.PointLookoutVineyards.com.

STREETING SEPTEMBER CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza & Pub, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The band Streeting September will perform music for listening and/or dancing in the Wild Ace Spring Parking Lot Concert Series. The group is billed as “a five-piece cover (and original) variety rock band, with acoustic quatro.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

ORGANIST DAVID HIGGS CONCERT, 7 p.m., St, James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. “Renowned organist David Higgs will be featured in the inaugural concert of the Linda Lassiter Hlll Organ Recital Series. Admission is free.

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.

TUXEDO JUNCTION CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The Tuxedo Junction band will perform pop music from the 1940s to the 1990s 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.

CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD CONCERT/DANCE, 7-10 p.m., Pavilion on Park Square, downtown Forest City. The Chairmen of the Board, an iconic Carolina beach music group, will perform music for listening and/or dancing in the town-sponsored POPS summer concert series. Among the group’s top hits are “Give Me Just a Little More Time,” “Carolina Girls” and “(You’ve Got Me) Dangling on a String.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

“BOOK OF WILL” OUTDOOR THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE, 7:30 p.m., Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville. The Montford Park Players will perform “The Book of Will” through May 31. Performances will be offered only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available at www.montfordparkplayers.org — and are free.

JOURNEY FROM HEART TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. Journey From the Heart will perform in concert. It is billed as “one of Nashville, Tennessee’s premier tribute bands honoring the masterful melodies of two iconic rock legends... Journey and Heart!” For tickets, which are $47 to $67 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

SALUDA ARTS FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., running from Nostalgia Courtyard at one end to Saluda Studios (across from the reopened Green River Barbecue) at the other, in downtown Saluda. The Saluda Arts Festival — celebrating two decades of arts ad craftsmanship in the region — will feature the works of 80 regional artists.There will be new parking options and shuttle service as well. For more festival details, visit online at www.Saluda.com/Saluda-arts-festival.

FIRECRACKER JAZZ CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The Firecracker Jazz band will perform New Orleans jazz 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 passholders.

BARN DANCE, 5-9 p.m., The Big Barn at Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview. As a benefit for Project HNG, a barn dance will feature live music, square dancing and “good ol’-fashioned fun!” a promotion stated.

GREER TUNES IN THE PARK, 6-9 p.m., amphitheater, Greer City Park 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. The monthly summer Tunes in the Parks series will open with the Kendall Lanford Music band. The band is billed as featuring “a high-energy, unique country sound.” Food and drink trucks will be on-site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

ESTHER ROSE & GREY WOLF CONCERT/DANCE, 7-9 p.m., amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest, S.C. The Esther Rose & Grey Wolfe band, which performs classic rock ‘n roll, will play music for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 Music in the Park Music Series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., 60 W. 6th St., Newton, N.C. CREEDENCE REVIVED — The World’s Premiere Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival will perform a musical salute to the iconic CCR. For tickets, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com.

CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION, 2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus. 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., Outdoorsmen Inc. (Event Center), 4535 Highway 11 West, Blountville, 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.

GRINDFEST: ELDER TALK, 5:30-7:30 p.m., auditorium, Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St, downtown Asheville. As part of the monthl-long Grindfest 2025 celebrration, an elder talk will be held. For a listing of other Grindfest programs, or tickets, visit online at www.GrindFestAVL.com.

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.

MADDY AND THE MASTERPIECE CONCERT/DANCE, 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 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.

ANGELA EASTERLING & THE BEGUILERS CONCERT/DANCE, 5-8 p.m. Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett Park, Greer, S.C. The band Angela Easterling & the Beguilers will perform music for listening and/or dancing in the Greer Alive concert series. The band’s musical repertoire is biled as “rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes.” Attendees are urged to bring lawchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

SOUND INVASION CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Bold Rock Hard Cidery, 72 School House Road, Mills River. The group Sound Invasion will perform in a concert featuring music for listening and/or dancing. The band’s repertoire will include hits of the 1960s and ‘70s — and even some ‘80s. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

RANDOMONIUM CONCERT/DANCE, 6:30-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 City Center Drive, Mauldin, S.C. The annual Amp’d p Fridays (formerly Beachin’ Fridays) concert series will open its annual summer concert series with the band Randomonium. Regarding the group and its musical repertoire, a promotion stated that “they don’t just play covers — they reimagine them, blending rock, pop, funk and soul into an electrifying performance that hits every emotion and every era....” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

GARDEN JUBILEE, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., along Main Street, downtown Hendersonville. The annual Hendersonville Jubilee will return for its 33rd year over Memorial Day Weekend. The event offers garden enthusiasts “a vibrant celebration of all things gardening.” Admission is free.

UPTOWN BLOCK PARTY, 12:30-8:30 p.m., Shelby City Park, Washington Street, Shelby, N.C. The 2025 Uptown Black Party will feature three bands in a party in the park. Besides bands, “there will be fun games and activities for kids of all ages,” a press release noted. As for the band lineup, the opener will be the Ace Party Band Trio from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by Too Much Sylvia from 4 to 6 p.m.; and the closer will be The Tonez from 6;30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

BEE GEES TRIBUTE SHOW, 3 and 7 p.m., 60 W. 6th St., Newton, N.C. Stayin’ Alive — World’s No. 1 Tribute to the Bee Gees will perform a musical salute to the iconic Bee Gees in two separate shows. For tickets, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com.

3 GUYS AND MY DAD CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The band 3 Guys and My Dad will perform jazz, pop and rock 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 passholders.

THE AWAY TEAM CONCERT/DANCE, 7-9 p.m., amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest, S.C. The Away Team, billed as “a high-energy party and event band performing a variety of powerful Top 40 covers and originals,” will play music for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 Music in the Park Music Series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

LAZY BIRDS CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The Lazy Birds band will perform American roots 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 passholders.

THE TROUBADOR PROJECT CONCERT, 7 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The Troubador Project, with special guests L.C. Branch & Nashville Nation, will perform in concert. A promotion stated, “‘70s iconic rock classics, performed note for note..Performing with special guests Nashville Nation & local celebrity LC Branch, The Troubadour Project faithfully re-creates all the sounds, vibe and essence of the most iconic rock bands from the 1970s, delivered by world-class musicians and vocalists... From Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Eagles, Wings, Heart, to Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and ELO, these ARE the artists that created the soundtrack of our lives. The Troubadour Project hails from Atlanta, Georgia. The band features touring musicians from Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles, Sheryl Crow, Noel Gallagher, Elton Live! and more!!” For tickets, which are $37 to $57 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

SHAG AND COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS, 6:15-10 p.m., Duncan Event Center, 119 S. Spencer St., Duncan, S.C. The lessons (every Monday, except the first Monday) include a shag dance class, 6:15-7 p.m.; west coast swing, 7-7:45 p.m., and two-step, 7:45 -8:30 p.m. Then, from 8:30 to 10 p.m., an open dance will be held, featuring the dances of shag, west coast swing and two-step, with music provided by DJ (and dance teacher) Natalie Foreverland. Cost is $10 per lesson — or $25 for all three classes. Admission is free to the dance after the lessons.

LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS, 6:15-10 p.m., Duncan Event Center, 119 S. Spencer St., Duncan, S.C. The lessons (every Tuesday except the first Tuesday of each month) include an east coast dance class, 6:15-7 p.m.; bachata, 7-7:45 p.m., and salsa, 7:45 -8:30 p.m. Then, from 8:30 to 10 p.m., an open dance will be held, featuring the dances of salsa, bachata, merengue and cha cha, with music provided by DJ (and dance teacher) Natalie Foreverland. Cost is $10 lesson — or $25 for all three classes. Admission is free to the dance after the lessons.

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 those who are passholders.

THE SWINGIN’ MEDALLIONS CONCERT/DANCE, 6:30-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 City Center Drive, Mauldin, S.C. The annual Amp’d Up Fridays (formerly Beachin’ Fridays) concert series will feature the Swingin’ Medallions, an iconic Greenwood, S.C.-based group, performing Carolina beach music. The group’s mega-hit was 1966’s “Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love).” Attendees are urged to bring lawchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

“DESPICABLE ME 4” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, 8 p.m., Pavilion On Park Square, Forest City. The annual Free Movie Friday series will open with the outdoor screening of “Moana 2.” Attendees are urged to bring lawchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

DARK CORNER CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Landrum Farmers Market, 221W. Rutherford St., Landrum, S.C. The annual Dark Corner Classic Car Show, a family-friendly event, will feature more than 200 classic cars and trucks. Admission is free.

RED HOT SUGAR BABIES CONCERT/DANCE, 4:30-8:15 p.m., gazebo, Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The Red Hot Sugar Babies band will perform 1920s’ jazz 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 those who are passholders.

WILLY NELSON TRIBUTE CONCERT/DANCE, 7-9 p.m., amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest, S.C. Remember Me — Willy Nelson Tribute will perform music for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 Music in the Park Music Series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

“THE SMURFS” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, 8 p.m., behind the Rock Stage, Duncan Event Center, 119 S. Spencer St., Duncan, S.C. The Town of Duncan’s free summer movie series will open with a screening of “The Smurfs.” The event will feature free snow cones and popcorn. At 6 p.m., a “Meet The Smurfs” event will be offered by White Knight Entertainment Co. Admission is free to “Meet the Smurfs” as well as the film screening. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets.

THE RHYTHM CITY BAND CONCERT/DANCE, 6:30-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 City Center Drive, Mauldin, S.C. The annual Amp’d Up Fridays (formerly Beachin’ Fridays) concert series will feature the Rhythm City Band. The eight-piece band with horns is billed as “a party band, playing all your favorites, old school and new!” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

CHERRY BOUNCE FESTIVAL: DAY 1, 7:30 p.m., Pavilion On Park Square, Forest City. The two-day annual Cherry Bounce Fstival will open with a performance by the band Scythian. The band is billed as “an Americana, bluegrass, country, folk (and) world group from Washington D.C.” Attendees are urged to bring lawchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

CHERRY BOUNCE FESTIVAL: DAY 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pavilion On Park Square, Forest City. The second and final day of the annual Cherry Bounce Festival will feature the festival and a number of musial groups Attendees are urged to bring lawchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

HIGH TIDES CONCERT/DANCE, 7-9 p.m., amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest, S.C. High Tides will perform music for listening and/or dancing in the 2025 Music in the Park Music Series. The band is billed as “covering all your favorite hits from the 1950s to 2025!”