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Wednesday, February 4

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, February 5

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.

LOVE STORIES WITH FIVE WNC STORYTELLERS, 7 p.m., Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville. A program, hosted by the Town of Weavrville, will feature five area storytellers addressing the topic of love. “Touching? Funny? Tragic?” a promotion asked. “We’ll explore love in all its gloriously complicated facets. Full hearts, broken hearts, happily ever after? You be the judge. Join us for this timeless celebration of love.” Admission is free, but appreciation baskets will be available.

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, February 6

AARON TIPPIN CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th S., Newton, N.C. Singer-guitarist-songwriter Aaron Tippin will perform his neo-traditional brand of country music in concert. Born in Pensacola, Fla., he was raised on a farm in nearby Travelers Rest, S.C. For tickets, which are $55 to $60, visit online at www. NCAuditorium.com.

MOTHER’S FINEST CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House,1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The group Mother’s Finest will perform in concert. Regarding the band, a promotion stated, “For over five decades, Mother’s Finest has blazed an unforgettable trail through the music world with a sound that’s impossible to categorize. Known for their signature blend of hard-driving rock and gritty funk, they bring a relentless energy that explodes on stage. Led by powerhouse vocalists Glenn ‘Doc’ Murdock and Joyce ‘Baby Jean’ Kennedy, and backed by a world-class band of musicians including guitarists Gary ‘Moses Mo’ Moore and John ‘Red Devil’ Hayes, bassist Jerry ‘Wyzard’ Seay, and drummer Dion Derek, this Georgia Music Hall of Fame band delivers a performance that’s both raw and electrifying. From funk classics like ‘Mickey’s Monkey’ to genre-bending anthems such as ‘Black Radio Won’t Play This Record,’ Mother’s Finest continues to evolve while staying true to their roots. Their live shows are legendary for their passion and power, often leaving headlining acts struggling to match their intensity. With a sound that refuses to be confined and a legacy built on authenticity and fire, Mother’s Finest remains a vital force in music, turning every concert into a soul-shaking, body-moving experience.” For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.

GENE WATSON CONCERT, 7:30 p.m.,Walhalla Performing Arts Center,101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. Country singer Gene Watson will perform in concert. Regarding Watson, a promotion stated, “This masterful country stylist known as ‘the singer’s singer’ has been thrilling audiences for many years. It is difficult to imagine the world of country music without the vast contribution which Gene Watson has made to it. Between his major record label debut on Capitol Records in 1975 and the present day, Gene Watson has excelled with his traditional slant within country music. The music of Gene Watson is part of the very constitution of country music.” For tickets, which are $57 to $67 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

Saturday, February 7

‘T-REX PARADE, 2 p.m., from the Hendersonville Welcome Center, north along the west side of Main Street, then turning around and proceeding along the east side of Main Street, ending at Oklawaha Brewing Co., downtown Hendersonville. The city’s first-ever ‘T-Rex Parade will be held as the highlight of Hendersonville’s first Mardis Gras celebration. “Inspired by New Orleans’ whimsical Petit Rex Parade, Hendersonville’s version will showcase shoebox-sized floats brimming with imagination, humor and local flair,” a promotion stated. “Unlike traditional Mardis Gras spectacles, the ‘T-Rex Parade invites the community to experience Mardis Gras magic on a miniature scale.” 

“CHASE AWAY THE BLUES 2026” CONCERT, 6-11 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. A “Chase Away the Blues” concert will be presented. Regarding the show, a TFAC promtion stated, “A Tryon favorite event! This year’s featured artists are Angelique Francis and her smokin’ hot band, and soulful blues master Jerron Paxton, plus your favorite local bands and performers. Music everywhere at TFAC on one unforgettable night!” For tickets, which range from $45 to $125, visit online at www.TryonArts.org.

THE WOBBLERS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m.,Walhalla Performing Arts Center,101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The Wobblers will perform in concert. Regarding the Wobblers, a promotion stated, “The Wobblers, going into their 13th year in 2025 are a South Carolina, eight-piece, genre-defying, roots band, pulling from New Orleans’ rhythms and including elements of Memphis soul, Chicago blues, with heavy Hammond organ and brassy horns. The band includes a four-piece horn section, piano, organ, guitar, bass and drums, and plays about half original music, and half eclectic-soul-infused-rearranged covers, (the song list is…..long. very very long)  and has performed locally and regionally for the last 11 or so years and has developed a cult following as one of Upstate South Carolina’s most original-sounding bands.” For tickets, which are $32 to $37 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

Sunday, February 8

JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ SUNDAYS, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam.

Monday, February 9

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, February 10

THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform. 

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. Dance attendees are asked to enter from the Chop House’s entrance, rather than from the hotel entrance. Cost is $7. 

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, February 11

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, February 12

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, February 13

“HISTORY BITES” LECTURE, 11 a.m., Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. The nonprofit farm’s “History Bites” lecture series will feature a program by Martha Todd, District 1 vice director for Daughters of the American Revolution and treasurer of the Abraham Kuykendall Chapter of the DAR. She will share stories of local patriots as well as information about America’s 250th anniversary. After the presentation, a question-and-answer session will be held. Coffee will be served. All are welcome and admission is free, although donations would be accepted “and appreciated,” an event promotion noted.

MOTHER’S FINEST “THE FUNK RETURNS” CONCERT, 7:30 p.m.,Walhalla Performing Arts Center,101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The group Mother’s Finest will perform its “The Funk Returns” concert. Regarding the band, a promotion stated, “For over five decades, Mother’s Finest has blazed an unforgettable trail through the music world with a sound that’s impossible to categorize. Known for their signature blend of hard-driving rock and gritty funk, they bring a relentless energy that explodes on stage.” For tickets, which are $52 to $72 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

Saturday, February 14

GREER’S 150 YEARS OF LOVE PROGRAM, 10 a.m., Greer Heritage Museum, 106 S. Main St., Greer, S.C. A “150 Years of Love” program, which is billed as “a Valentine’s Day event with tales from Greer’s history (free tickets), will be be held. The event, set at the museum, also is billed as “a journey through love and hate in Greer’s history....”

GERIATRIC JUKEBOX VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT, 4-6 p.m., Johnson’s Legacy Vineyard, 33 Fred Orr Drive. The husband-wife duo Geriatric Jukebox will perform the hits of the 1960s and ‘70s for its Valentine’s Day show. Attendees are invited to sing along. Admission is free.

BEACH NIGHT VALENTINE’S DANCE PARTY, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Post 77, 216 4th Avenue West, Hendersonville. The Valentine’s  party will feature Carolina beach music provided by DJ Dave Hadden to which attendees will dance the Carolina shag. Prior to the dance party, at 6:15 p.m., Cy Miller and Joyce Anderson will teach a shag step. A full bar and kitchen will be available for drinks, snacks and meals. Admission at the door is $7 cash.    

MOTHER’S FINEST “VALENTINES SPECIAL” CONCERT, 7:30 p.m.,Walhalla Performing Arts Center,101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The group Mother’s Finest will perform its “Valentines Special” concert. Regarding the band, a promotion stated, “For over five decades, Mother’s Finest has blazed an unforgettable trail through the music world with a sound that’s impossible to categorize. Known for their signature blend of hard-driving rock and gritty funk, they bring a relentless energy that explodes on stage.” For tickets, which are $52 to $72 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

Sunday, February 15

GREER FARMERS MARKET, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. As part of the Greer150 celebration series, a Greer Farmers Market will feature local vendors, food and live music. Admission is free.

JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ SUNDAYS, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, and he invites occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience to join in a jazz jam. 

MOTOWN BALLET, 6 p.m., Newberry Opera House,1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C.  For tickets, visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com. The “Motown Ballet” will be performed by the South Carolina Ballet. For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.

Monday, February 16

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-guitar. 

Tuesday, February 17

THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform. 

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. Dance attendees are asked to enter from the Chop House’s entrance, rather than from the hotel entrance. Cost is $7.  

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, February 18

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, February 19

“MIXTAPE! THE BEST OF THE ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s (VOL. 3)” SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The FRP will open its 2026 season with the show “Mixtape: The Best of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s (Vol. 3).” The show will continue through Feb. 22. Showtimes vary. Regarding the show, an FRP promotion asserted, “Did you really think we’d stop at Vol. 2? Not a chance! Your favorite rock ’n’ roll time machine is back and spinning another round of greatest hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. From the musical masterminds who brought you ‘The Music of Queen,’ ‘The Eagles’ and ‘The Beatles,’ (the show) ‘Mixtape Vol. 3’ is jam-packed with the songs that defined decades — the anthems you danced to, sang along with, and still know by heart. Get ready for pure retro joy. It’s a hit parade for the ages. Rewind the memories. Turn up the fun!” For tickets, which begin at $48, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.

TRYON CHAMBER MUSIC SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. Tryon’s Chamber Music Series will present a show by Ji Su Jung & Timothy Chool. Jung is touted as “an acclaimed South Korean-born percussionist and marimba virtuoso recognized for her lyrical, deep musical voice.” Chool is billed as “an internationally acclaimed Canadian violinist and ‘professor of violin’ at the University of Ottawa.” For tickets, visit www.TryonConcerts.org.

Friday, February 20

FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 60 W. 6th St., Newton, N.C. The group Let’s Hang On! Frankie Valli Tribute will perform a musical salute to Valli. Regarding the show, a promotion stated, “Let’s Hang On! has established itself as the pre-eminent Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute group by combining spot-on vocals and crisp choreography with a genuine ability to entertainan audience. Let’s Hang On! respectfully pays tribute to all these classic ‘Seasons’ details while also paying tribute to the Broadway show, ‘The Jersey Boys.’ This powerhouse group will perform all of the Frankie Valli mega hits including: ‘Sherry,’ ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ‘Walk Like A Man,’ ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,’ ‘December of 1963’ and ‘Who Loves You!’ Let’s Hang On!combines four amazing performers with an energized four-piece band. Let’s Hang On! has been entertaining sold-out venues from coast to coast for over 14 years. They have performed 1,000 plus shows from New York to Hawaii and from Florida to Canada. They continue to perform for groups as intimate as 150 to audiences as large as 5,000. Many of these dates are return engagements and sell out again and again. …including nine sold-out appearances in Las Vegas!” For tickets, which are $40 to $55, visit online at www. NCAuditorium.com.  

Saturday, February 21

TUBA SKINNY CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. Tryon’s Stage Door Jazz Series will present a Tuba Skinny concert. Tuba Skinny is billed as “a popular New Orleans-based traditional jazz band formed in 2009 by street musicians. Known for reviving early 20th-century American roots music — including blues, ragtime, and swing — they have released numerous albums and tour globally. The group, often performing in the French Quarter, features Shaye Cohn (cornet) and Todd Burdick (tuba).” For tickets, visit www.TryonArts.org.

Sunday, February 22

SHAG CLUB DANCE, 2-5 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, The Mountain Shag Club will dance the Carolina shag to Carolina beach music played by a DJ. All are invited. Admission is $7.

Sunday, March 1

SIMON AND GARFUNKLE 1960s’ TRIBUTE CONCERT, 3 p.m., 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. The group Feelin’ Groovy Starring Jim Witter and Featuring Ian Tanner will lead “a musical trip through the ‘60s featuring the songs of Simon and Garfunkle. For tickets, which are $45 to $51(including fees), visit online at www. NCAuditorium.com.