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Wednesday, May 27
HENDERSONVILLE HOUSING SUMMIT, 5:30-7 p.m., auditorium, Hendersonville High School, 1 Bearcat Boulevard, Hendersonville. The City of Hendersonville is inviting the community to attend — and participate in — the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit. Admission is free.
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.
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, May 28
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. 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.
Friday, May 29
FWUIT CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Fwuit will perform “pop” music 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.
MAC ARNOLD & PLATE FULL O’ BLUES CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The band Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues will open Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, the city’s weekly outdoor summer concert series. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
DAVID GRIER CONCERT, 6:30 p.m., Crush Pad, Marked Tree Vineyard, 623 Deep Gap Road, Flat Rock. David Grier — known for his distinct flat-picking style on the guitar — will perform bluegrass songs.
“THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ” OUTDOOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville. The Montford Park Players will continue performing its production of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m. May 29 and 30. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Also, lawnchair rentals are available at www.montfordparkplayers.org and are free. seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free.
Beach Boys Tribute SHOW, 7:30 p.m.,Walhalla Performing Arts Center 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The band Sail On will perform a musical salute to the Beach Boys. For tickets, which are $37 to $57 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
“LILO AND STITCH” OUTDOOR MOVIE SCREENING, 8 p.m.,Pavilion on Park Square, 153 Park Square Circle, Forest City. The town’s free outdoor film series will screen 2025’s “Lilo and Stitch.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Saturday, May 30
DARK CORNER CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., along North Trade Avenue, Landrum, S.C. The annual Dark Corner Classic Car Show is expected to feature more than 300 classic and custom vehicles. Participant registration will open at 9 a.m., with a $20 per vehicle fee. The event also will feature food vendors and live music.
FIRECRACKER JAZZ BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Firecracker Jazz Band will perform Dixieland jazz music 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.
RANDOMONIUM CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The band Randomonium will perform 1980s pop music in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Sunday, May 31
POETRY/MUSICAL CONCERT, 12:45 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, 2 Science of Mind Way, Asheville. “UBUNTU! A Poetry & Musical Celebration: ‘I Am Because We Are’” will be performed. The show is billed as “an uplifting hour-long performance of soaring poetry and healing music celebrating our shared humanity. Inspired by the philosophy of Ubuntu — ‘I am because we are’ — the program reflects on our interconnectedness and shared responsibility for one another.The “suggested admission” price is $20 — “or pay what you wish,” according to the CfSL, which describes itself as being part of a “global New Thought spiritual community promoting a practical philosophy called ‘Science of Mind.’”
GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery, 731 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville. The husband-wife duo Geriatric Jukebox will strum guitars and sing the hits of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The audience — as always — will be invited to “come sing along and have some fun.” A promotion added, “If it’s nice we will meet you on the deck where you can enjoy the beautiful views. Feel free to bring your own food. Make it a party!” Admission is free.
Monday, June 1
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, June 2
THE BRUE (OR MOON HUNTER) CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Brue and Moon Hunter bands perform on rotating weeks.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m. The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Suite 1, East Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., Five Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, June 3
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.
KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. The iconic disco and funk group KC and The Sunshine Band will perform in concert, as part of the BMW Charity Pro-AM. The group was founded in 1973 in Hialeah, Fla. Its best-known songs include the hits “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “Keep It Comin’ Love,” “Get Down Tonight,” “Boogie Shoes,” “Please Don’t Go” and “Give It Up.” The band took its name from lead vocalist Harry Wayne Casey’s last name (“KC”) and the “Sunshine Band” from KC’s home state of Florida, known as “the Sunshine State.” The group scored six top 10 singles, five No 1 singles and one No 2 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. For tickets, visit online at www.CrowdPleaser.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.
Thursday, June 4
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.
“ZOOTOPIA 2” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, starting “around” 7 p.m., amphitheater, Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. Greer’s 2026 Moonlight Movies series will begin with a screening of “Zootopia 2.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. 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.
Friday, June 5
THE CATALINAS CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Catalinas, an iconic Carolina beach music band, will perform in Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, a weekly summer outdoor concert series. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
STORMY WEATHER QUARTET CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Stormy Weather Quartet will perform “light jazz, pop and ragtime” music 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.
“OTHELLO” OUTDOOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville. The Montford Park Players will perform its production of “Othello” at 7:30 p.m. June 5-27 — at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Regarding the play, a promotion state, “‘Othello’ is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about a Moorish general in the Venetian army whose life is destroyed by his ensign, Iago, who manipulates him into believing his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful, leading to jealousy, murder and suicide. The play explores themes of race, love, jealousy and betrayal, focusing on the destructive power of Iago’s villainy and Othello’s descent into rage.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Also, lawnchair rentals are available at www.montfordparkplayers.org and are free. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free.
CHERRY BOUNCE FESTIVAL (DAY 1), 7:30 p.m., Pavilion on Park Square, 153 Park Square Circle, Forest City. The town’s annual two-day Cherry Bounce Festival will open at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by the band Unspoken Tradition. As for the band, a promotion stated, “Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, North Carolina–based quintet Unspoken Tradition channels a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic — equal parts hard-driving fire and heartfelt sincerity. Their music carries the soul of Appalachian storytelling.” Other features will include art vendors and food truck. Also, the festival will conclude from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6. (For band lineup, see separate listing under June 6 in this calendar). Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Saturday, June 6
CHERRY BOUNCE FESTIVAL (DAY 2),10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pavilion on Park Square, 153 Park Square Circle, Forest City. The final day of the two-day Cherry Bounce Festival will open at 10 am. with a performance by the band Wiregrass, followed at noon by Hannah Kamner & the Wistfuls; at 2 p.m. by A Tale of Two; and at 4 p.m. by the day’s highlight band, Red Camel Collective, which was named the 2025 New Artists of the Year. RCC is billed as “both eclectic and deeply rooted, blending traditional bluegrass and country influences with fresh, modern elements uniquely their own.” (For other festival details, see separate listing under June 5 in this calendar). Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
CLAY LUNSFORD BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Clay Lunsford Band will perform Americana music 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.
CRUTCH CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The band Crutch will perform in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Crutch is billed as “an alt-country/Southern rock band based in Greenville, SC, known for high-energy live shows and a blend of gritty storytelling, influenced by artists like Whiskey Myers and The Red Clay Strays.” Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
BILL MURRAY & HIS BLOOD BROTHERS CONCERT, 9 p.m., 3’s Greenville Golf, 61 Villa Road, Greenville, S.C. The band Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers will perform in a concert as part of the BMW Charity Pro-AM. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., with a DJ set “to kick things off,” a promotion stated. “The Porch Swing Pilots (will) hit the stage from 8:15 to 9: p.m., leading into the main event at 9 p.m... Enjoy incredible live music, great vibes, and food and all beverages.” Regarding the highlight band, AI Overview stated, “Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers is a 10-piece rock-and-blues band featuring the iconic actor/comedian on vocals and percussion, alongside acclaimed blues guitarists Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia and Jimmy Vivino... The band performs a mix of high-energy blues, classic rock covers, and originals. Fans can expect to hear renditions of iconic tracks like Bob Dylan’s ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ and The Beatles’ ‘Slow Down.’ Murray doesn’t just sing; he frequently plays percussion (like bongos and cowbells) and brings his signature laid-back, unpredictable showmanship to the stage.” For tickets, which are $207.83, visit online at www.bmwcharitygolfcom.ticketsauce.com/e/bill-murray.
Monday, June 8
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, June 9
THE BRUE (OR MOON HUNTER) CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Brue and Moon Hunter bands perform on rotating weeks.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m. The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Suite 1, East Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., Five Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, June 10
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.
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, June 11
LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, June 12
BRUCE LANG BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Bruce Lang Band will perform swing and light rock music 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.
SUMMER SOIRÉE, 6 p.m., Souther Williams Vineyard, 655 Hoopers Creek Road. Fletcher. The Blue Ridge Orchestra will blend its musical passion with fine wines for the third year in a row in its Summer Soirée. “Gold-level” patrons will arrive at 6 p.m for the event (including dinner), while “lawn” patrons will attend the second portion, beginning at 7:30 p.m. “Guests will enjoy a veritable feast of music, food and wine in this setting, both intimate and spectacular,” a BRO promotion stated. “Summer Soirée is a fundraiser to help pay for the Blue Ridge Orchestra’s continued performances at varied venues, while our concert hall home — (UNC Asheville’s) Lipinsky Auditorium — is under its exciting renovation. All concertgoers must be 21 years of age or older to enter the vineyard. No outside alcohol is permitted. For tickets, which are $100 for “gold-level” patrons (including dinner) or $20 for “lawn” patrons, visit online at www.BlueRidgeOrchestra.org.
THE TAMS CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Tams, an iconic Carolina beach music band, will perform in Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, a weekly outdoor concert series. The Tams top hits are “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy” (which sold more than 1 million records), “Hey Girl, Don’t Bother Me” and “What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)?” Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
“YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE, 7 p.m., The Foundation Performing Arts & Conference Center, campus of Isothermal Community College, Spindale. Rutherford Stage will perform “You Can’t Take It With You,” based on a 1938 American screwball romantic comedy film directed by Frank Capra. The show also will be presented at 3 p.m. June 13. For tickets, visit online at www.FoundationShows.org.
“FOOTLOOSE” MUSICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., mainstage, Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The musical “Footloose,” presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, will open. The show will continue through July 5, with varying starting times. Regarding the musical, an FRP promotion stated, “This musical doesn’t just dance, it dazzles! Set to the anthems that defined a generation — ‘Holding Out for a Hero,’ ‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy,’ ‘Almost Paradise’ and, of course, ‘Footloose,’ this show is sure to kick off an electrifying summer. Dancing is not a crime... except in Bomont, Texas. Then Ren McCormack rolls in — all city swagger, restless energy and a heartbeat too loud to ignore, which catches the eye of the preacher’s daughter with a wild streak of her own. When Ren’s beat hits, the quiet cracks, the pulse quickens and the town just can’t stand still. What begins as rebellion becomes revival, grief gives way to groove, and a community reclaims its rhythm. The band’s on fire, the kicks are higher, now you gotta cut loose!” For tickets, which begin at $60, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
“BLACK PANTHER” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, around 8:45 p.m., Pack Square Park, Court Plaza, downtown Asheville. The city’s Movies in the Park series will feature a screening of “Black Panther.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
Saturday, June 13
BLUFF MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on the grouds of the Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Hot Springs, N.C. The 29th Annual Bluff Mountain Festival will be held. Features will include “foot-tapping bluegrass, old-time music, balld singing, cloggers, a silent auction of beautiful regional items, an artists’ market, food food, a beatiful setting...” a promotion stated. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
FIRECRACKER JAZZ BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Firecracker Jazz Band will perform Dixieland jazz music 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.
COME BACK TO LAKE LURE CONCERT, 5 p.m., Rambling Bald, 112 Mountains Boulevard, Lake Lure. A Come Back to Lake Lure Concert will feature bluegrass music by The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill. Also featured will be food, drinks — and a lakeside location.
KILLER BEAZ COMEDY SHOW, 7 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton, N.C. Comedian Killer Beaz will perform his “Moonshiner Mash-In” comedy show. A promotion noted, “Comedian Killer Beaz brings outrageousely funny stand-up, then hosts Q&A/storytelling with Moonshiners Tickle, Josh Owens, J.B/ Rader & Kelly... Best buzz in gown!.. Don’t miss this special celebration with your favorite Moonshiners!” For tickets, visit www.NCAuditorium.com.
KENDALL LANDFORD CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. Kendall Landford will perform country music in TR’s 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
CASTELLOWS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The Castellows, a country music sister trio, will perform in concert. Regarding the trio, a promotion stated, “Rooted in the red clay of Georgetown, Georgia, The Castellows are a sister trio redefining neo-traditional country music with a fresh Southern soul. Composed of Ellie, Lily and Powell Balkcom, the group blends blood harmony with back-porch honesty, creating a sound that’s as timeless as it is current. Raised on gospel, bluegrass, and the stories of small-town life, The Castellows found their collective voice in 2022, quickly gaining traction with stripped-down covers and original songs shared across social media. Their natural harmonies and authentic presence drew fans in by the thousands—and caught the attention of Nashville. By 2023, the sisters had inked a deal with Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records, officially kicking off a professional journey that had long been in the making. Their debut EP, ‘A Little Goes a Long Way (2024),’ produced by Grammy-winner Trina Shoemaker, introduced the world to the heart and grit behind their music. With six of the seven tracks penned by the trio, the EP is a heartfelt homage to faith, family and Southern roots.” For tickets, which are $52-$62 (including fees), visit www.WalhallaPAC.com.
TOM PETTY TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry, S,C. The Best of Everything Tokyo Joe: Tom Petty Tribute will perform a musical salute to Petty. Regarding the band, a promotion noted, “The Best of Everything Tokyo Joe: A Tom Petty Tribute celebrates the timeless songs that have become the soundtrack to generations of music lovers. Performed by Columbia, S.C.-based rock band Tokyo Joe, this tribute captures the heart, grit, and spirit of Tom Petty’s catalog, delivering an authentic concert experience that resonates with longtime fans and new listeners alike. Formed in 1996, Tokyo Joe has built a powerhouse reputation across the Southeast, independently releasing seven CDs and performing more than 150 to 200 shows each year. Known for blending classic rock influences like Elton John and The Eagles, with the edge of modern alternative rock, the band has sold more than 30,000 CDs and earned numerous Best Local Band and Best Male Vocalist awards.” For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
Thursday, June 18
RHYTHM & BREWS CONCERT, 5:30-9:30 p.m., closed-off section of South Main Street, downtown Hendersonville. The Mojo Brothers Blues Band, playing blues music, will open the show at 5:30 p.m. The headliner, Firecracker Jazz Band, playing jazz music, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
“CARS” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, 7 p.m., amphitheater, Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. “Cars,” a 2006 computer-animated sports-comedy film, will be screened. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
Friday, June 19
BUNCOMBE TURNPIKE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Buncombe Turnpike will perform bluegrass music 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.
DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 CONCERT, 5-9 p.m., Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. The city’s Downtown After 5 series will feature Reggie Headen and the Nite Time Noon at 5 p.m., followed by Kanika Moore, the headliner, who will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
THE NIGHT AFFAIR BAND CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Night Affair Band will perform soul, funk, blues and jazz music in Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, the city’s weekly outdoor summer concert series. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
Saturday, June 20
CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. A band to be announced will perform 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.
APPALACHIAN MUSIC CELEBRATION CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. An Appalachian Music Celebration will feature Creekwater Collective and Sweet Potato Pie Kids in TR’s 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
CHICAGO TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The tribute band Chi-Town Transit Authority will perform a musical salute to the band Chicago. Regarding the show, a promotion stated, “Chi-Town Transit Authority is an eight-piece Chicago tribute band based out of Atlanta, Ga. Established in 2017 and dedicated to reproducing the ‘Chicago’ concert experience. Chi-Town features a tight horn and woodwinds section, which are combined with dynamic vocals and harmonies to fill the stage with the spectacular sounds of the legendary band, Chicago. Chi-Town performs all of the familiar hits and famous songs covering over 4 decades of music.” For tickets, which are $42-$62 (including fees visit www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Monday, June 22
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.
Friday, June 26
MICHAEL STEVENS QUARTET CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Michael Stevens Quartet will perform jazz music 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.
CLUB REWIND BAND CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Club Rewind Band will perform in Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, the city’s weekly outdoor summer concert series. The band bill itself as performing “high-energy 1980s’ pop, rock, and arena rock....” Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free.
“SHREK” OUTDOOR MOVIE SCREENING, 8 p.m.,Pavilion on Park Square, 153 Park Square Circle, Forest City. The town’s free outdoor film series will screen the 2021 comedy-fantasy film “Shrek.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Saturday, June 27
FLASHBACK BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Flashback Band will perform 1980s’ rock music 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.
SMOKEY JONES & THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS CONCERT/DRONE SHOW, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. Smokey Jones & the 3 Dollar Pistols will perform in TR’s 2026 Music in the Park series. Regarding the group, a promotion stated, “They play decades of classic country and Southern rock hits.” Also, a drone show will be offered. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
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