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“THE ODD COUPLE” PRODUCTION, 2 p.m., mainstage, Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” will be performed through Sept. 19, with varying starting times. Regarding the show, an FRP promotion stated, “Pour a drink and duck for cover — domestic bliss is about to get messy... Meet Felix: impeccably pressed, emotionally distressed and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled, habitually late and blissfully allergic to coasters. When Felix moves in with his old pal Oscar after a marital meltdown, neatness meets nonsense, and the sparks fly... Ashtrays overflow, tempers flare and laughter fills the living room in Neil Simon’s effervescent comedy of friendship, forgiveness and the fine art of driving each other crazy. ‘The Odd Couple’ is a classic cocktail of chaos and charm. Proof that opposites attract… so long as they don’t share a kitchen.” For tickets, which start at $50, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.

JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 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 in 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.

“FURMAN AT 200” HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE, 6:30-8 p.m., Downtown Presbyterian Church, 435 Washington St., downtown Greenville, S.C. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness will give a talk on “Furman at 200” as part of the Greenville County Historical Society Lecture Series.” “Furman University turns 200” years old, an event promotion noted. “This address traces two centuries of the institution, from its founding through its moves, its growth and its long entanglement with the life of Greenville County. Furman’s history is, in many ways, the county’s history, and this lecture puts the two side by side.” Hartness is the Distinguished University Public Historian and Scholar at Furman University. Previously, she served as the founding historian for the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University and founding director of the Furman University Oral History Project. She specializes in modern American history, particularly in South Carolina and the Upstate, and in public history. Admission is free for GCHS members and $15 for nonmembers, who may pre-order tickets by visiting online at www.GreenvilleHistory.com.

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.

RHYTHM & BREWS CONCERT, 5:30-9:30 p.m., closed-off section of South Main Street, downtown Hendersonville. The Dudes, playing string band music, will open the Rhythm & Brews series’ show at 5:30 p.m. The headliner, Brennen Leigh, playing country music, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.

SPANKTHE80s TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. Spankthe80s: The Ultimate ‘80s Tribute Band Experience will perform a salute to the music of the 1980s. “SPANKthe80s is the nation’s premier ‘80s tribute band, dedicated to recreating the neon-colored and hairspray-infused glory of the decade of excess,” a promotion noted. “Since their formation in 1999, the group has captivated audiences across the country with high-energy performances that feature the biggest hits from iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, Bon Jovi, and Journey. They focus on providing an authentic experience that goes beyond just the music, incorporating the sounds, styles, and vibrant vibe of the 1980s so accurately that fans feel as though they have truly traveled back in time... A SPANKthe80s show is a complete assault on the senses, featuring an amazing light show, eye-popping ‘80s fashion, and engaging between song banter that keeps the energy at a fever pitch. The band pours passion and intensity into every set, whether they are performing at a major festival, a private event, or a crowded club. Their commitment to musical brilliance and stylistic excess makes them a top choice for anyone looking to relive the era of big hair and even bigger hooks. From the first note to the final encore, they deliver an unforgettable night of nostalgia, dancing, and pure ‘80s revelry.” For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.

PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.

MADDY AND THE MASTERPIECE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Maddy and the Mastepiece will perform “Great American Songbook, classic pop hits and light jazz” in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.

“LEGENDS OF LAKE LURE” BOOK SIGNING, 6 p.m., Mountain Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure. Max Sinclair, author of “Legends of the Lure,” will discuss his new book, what inspired him to write the story and answer questions, Also, he will have books for sale and do a book-signing. Admission is free.

“ROMEO & JULIET” OUTDOOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., (Montford neighborhood), Asheville. The Montford Park Players will perform “Romeo & Juliet” through Sept. 26 — on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays only. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. General admission is free. For premium seating tickets, visit online at www.MontfordParkPlayers.org.

CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young will perform a musical salute to the iconic group. For tickets, visit www.WalhallaPAC.com.

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, 3:30-8 p.m., Looking Glass Creamery, 115 Harmons Dairy Lane, Green Creek, N.C. The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Rock the Chamber Music Festival. The fundraising event will feature live music, local food and beverages and a marketplace showcasing artisans, farmers, bakers, crafters and small businesses from across the Foothills. Live entertainment will include performances by the Misdemeanor band and B.J. Cates, with additional acts to be announced. Admission is $20 per person.

TRANTHAM HILL BLUEGRASS CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Trantham Hill Bluegrass band will perform bluegrass in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.

VINYL JUNKIES CONCERT, 6-9 p.m., amphitheater, Greer City Park, 301 East Poinsett Street, Greer, S.C. The band Vinyl Junkies will perform in the season finalé of Greer’s Tunes in the Park series. Besides live music, the event will feature food trucks and Greer Idol competition. “The Vinyl Junkies play popular favorites from Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 and Black-Eyed Peas to Chaka Khan, Santana and Stevie Wonder,” a promotion stated. “Their premium brass section can rock the house on huge band hits like Chicago and Tower of Power.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

FILM PREMIERE OF “RAISING CANE — THE CHEROKEE AND RIVERCANE,” 7 p.m., Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock. The Center for Cultural Preservation will premiere its newest film, “Raising Cane — The Cherokee and Rivercane.” The movie focuses on rivercane as an environmental guardian and a Cherokee staple. For tickets, visit online at www.SaveCulture.org.

CELTIC CELEBRATION CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest, S.C., A Celtic Celebration concert will be held in the city’s Music in the Park series. Featured performers will include Drop-O-the-Pure, Greenville Pipes & Drums, and Celtic dancers. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Food and drink trucks begin serving on site at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

HARP QUARTET CONCERT, 4 p.m., Parish Hall, Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The Celtic harp quartet Banrigh will perform in concert. The four women in the group have performed together for a decade, a promotion noted. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to support the church’s Friends of Music & Arts Series.

DISCO INFERNO S.C. BALLET PERFORMANCE, 7:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The South Carolina Ballet will perform in a “Disco Inferno” show. A promotion added, “One of the company’s most electrifying contemporary offerings is ‘Disco Inferno,’ a high-energy production choreographed by William Starrett that trades traditional pointe shoes for the grooving rhythms of the 1970s. This wildly popular ‘ballet with a beat’ captures the vibrant spirit of the disco era, featuring athletic choreography set to iconic hits that define the decade. By blending rigorous classical training with popular culture, South Carolina Ballet continues to push the boundaries of the art form, attracting diverse audiences and proving that ballet can be as fun and accessible as it is technically demanding. Whether performing haunted tales like ‘Dracula’ or celebratory spectacles like ‘Disco Inferno,’ the company remains a fertile ground for the brightest stars of the dance world.” For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.

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.

HENDERSONVILLE “COUNCIL CONVERSATIONS” GATHERING, 6-7 p.m., Health Sciences Center, Blue Ridge Community College. 805 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville. This night of the city’s “Council Conversations” series will be hosted by Hendersonville City Council Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Hensley. (Hensley also is a mayoral candidate in the Nov. 3 general election.) In the series, council members are inviting constituents to join them in the series of informal gatherings that allow the public to interact by asking questions, expressing concerns and working together toward solutions. All are welcome. Admission is free.

MUSIC BINGO, 6:30-8;30- p.m., Whistle Hop Brewery, 1288 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. Music bingo — free to play and offering prizes — is held every Thursday.

MICKY DOLENZ: 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES SHOW, 7 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The group Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of the Monkees will perform in concert. “Micky Dolenz is best known as a vocalist and drummer of the 1960s’ pop legends The Monkees, but he’s also an actor, singer, director, producer, writer, radio DJ and all-around performer extraordinaire,” a promotion noted. “The Monkees achieved massive success both as a TV show and as recording artists, with their first four albums hitting number one and launching three number-one singles: ‘Last Train to Clarksville,’ ‘I’m a Believer’ and ‘Daydream Believer.’ The group’s first five albums also went platinum. Beyond The Monkees, Micky has released several critically acclaimed solo albums, including ‘King for a Day,’ ‘Remember’ and the award-winning ‘Dolenz Sings Nesmith.’ He has toured extensively, including 2019’s celebration of The Beatles’ ‘White Album’ with Christopher Cross and Todd Rundgren. He fronted the sell-out tour ‘Micky Dolenz Celebrates The Monkees.’ Most recently, he released ‘Micky Dolenz: Live at The Troubadour,’ featuring his current stage show, ‘Songs and Stories.’” For tickets, which are $60 (orchestra), $55 (mezzanine) and $50 (balcony), visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.

TEEN DIY SQUISHIES, 4:30 p.m., Mountain Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure. A program will be offered wherein teenagers are invited to learn how to make three different kinds of homemade squishies. “We will be making dumpling, butter stick and Oreo squishies,” a promotion noted. Registration is required by calling the library at (828) 287-6392.

LAUREL CANYON EAST CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Laurel Canyon East will perform “folk-rock ‘60s and ‘70s” in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.

HARP EXTRAVAGANZA, 7 p.m., Weaverville First Baptist Church, 63 N. Main St., Weaverville. The American Harp Society & Mountain Harpers will perform in a Harp Extravaganza, hosted by the Weaverville Music Study Club. Specifically, more than 20 harp players from the Western North Carolina and the South Carolina chapters of the American Harp Society, along with Asheville-based Mountain Harpers, will share the stage — “with dance-inspired music from around the world and the ethereal sounds of this harp ensemble” — in concert, a promotion stated. Admission is free, but a “freewill offering” for the North Buncombe Music Scholarship will be sought.

“OUR TOWN” PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., Maudlin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Mauldin Theatre Company will perform its production of “Our Town” Sept. 25-27. Shows also will be performed at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and at 3 p.m. Sept. 27. The production — described by the late American playwright Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written — presents the small town of Grover’s Corner in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” A promotion added, “Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry and eventually — in one of the most famous scenes in American theater — die. Thornton Wilder’s final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theater-lovers internationally.” For tickets, which are $25 for general admission and $20 for students, seniors and military members, visit online at www.mauldinculturalcenter.org

TRIBUTE SHOW SALUTING THE BEATLES, ZEPPELIN & DOORS, 7:30 p.m. (doors will open at 6:30 p.m.), Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton, N.C. The tribute group Magical Mystery Doors will perform a musical salute to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors. The group is billed as “taking classic rock beyond the standard tribute... In this flagship show, Magical Mystery Doors brings together three of rock’s most influential bands in a way no one else does. Hits from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors are reimagined through mashups and medleys that connect songs across catalogs. Imagine the melody of ‘Hello, I Love You’ set against ‘Misty Mountain Hop,’ or a seamless journey from ‘The Rain Song’ into ‘Riders On The Storm’ and ‘Here Comes The Sun.’ Backed by stunning visuals and lights, the result is a performance that feels both familiar and completely new.” For tickets, which are $40 to $45, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com.

PATRIOTIC SALUTE SYMPHONIC CONCERT, 3 p.m., Blue Ridge Conference Hall,Blue Ridge Community College,49 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock. The Hendersonville Symphony will perform in a patriotic salute to America250, featuring Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” “Lincoln Portrait” and “Appalachian Spring.

EAGLES TRIBUTE SHOW, 3 and 7 p.m. (two shows), Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton, N.C. EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band will perform a musical salute to the Eagles. A promotion added, “EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their stunning five-part harmony and their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of the Eagles. Their show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh. EagleMania has spent countless hours breaking down everything The Eagles recorded on their albums and faithfully reproducing those unforgettable songs in the most authentic way possible. The audience is given a chance to experience the music the way it was meant to be heard and it’s done live on stage night after night.” For tickets, which are $40 to $45, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com.

MICHAEL STEVENS QUARTET CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Mchael Stevens Quartet will perform jazz in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.

HENDERSONVILLE “COUNCIL CONVERSATIONS” GATHERING, 6-7 p.m., The Highland Apartments, 382 Red Bud Circle, Hendersonville. This night of the city’s “Council Conversations” series will be hosted by Hendersonville City Councilwoman Lyndsey Simpson. In the series, Hendersonville City Council members are inviting constituents to join them in the series of informal gatherings that allow the public to interact by asking questions, expressing concerns and working together toward solutions. All are welcome. Admission is free.

HENDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES FORUM, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hendersonille Theatre, 229 S. Washington St., Hendersonville. A forum will feature candidates for the Henderson County Board of Education. The candidates “will share their qualifications and reasons for running and answer a series of questions related to their prospective roles in guaranteeing that Henderson County Public Schools excel,” an event promotion stated. The forum moderator will be McCray Benson, who recently retired after 20 years as president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The forum is being cosponsored by Public School Strong Henderson and the League of Women Voters of Henderson County. All are invited. Admission is free.

MADDY AND THE MASTERPIECE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Maddy and the Masterpiece will perform “Great American Songbook, classic pop hits and live jazz” in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.

HIGHWAY COMPANIONS CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Highway Companions will perform “‘60s and ‘70s classic rock” in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders.

HENDERSONVILLE “COUNCIL CONVERSATIONS” GATHERING, 6-7 p.m., The Summit Apartments, 47 Hill Branch Road, Flat Rock. This night of the city’s “Council Conversations” series will be hosted by Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk. In the series, Hendersonville City Council members are inviting constituents to join them in the series of informal gatherings that allow the public to interact by asking questions, expressing concerns and working together toward solutions. All are welcome. Admission is free.

FABULOUS STAIRWELLS CONCERT, 5-8 p.m., St. Luke’s Plaza, 62 N. Trade St., Tryon. The Fabulous Stairwells — billed as “a popular four-part harmony, doo-wop and (Carolina) beach music group based nearby in Henderson County” — will perform in an outdoor concert. Admission is free.

RHYTHM & BREWS CONCERT, 5:30-9:30 p.m., closed-off section of South Main Street, downtown Hendersonville. The Finkelstein Three band, playing bluegrass and “jazzgrass” music, will open the show at 5:30 p.m. in the city’s Rhythm & Brews Concert Series. The headliner, Unspoken Tradition, playing bluegrass music, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.