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Oct
1
Sun
DJ Sets Featuring: Rickki Rain & Bunsen Burner @ Asheville Dispensary
Oct 1 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This unique venue offers a variety of genres including house, disco, and island vibes that is sure to get your happy feet moving. Dance the day away or simply relax and enjoy the tunes and fresh air on our open-air deck with a refreshing and delicious hemp-infused Mocktail!
Early karaoke with KJ Lyric @ La Tapa Black Mountain
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and Sing 🎙️

Emo Night Karaoke @ The Grey Eagle
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

We play, you sing live with the band on stage! $12 +

Fire & Flow Jam @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
oin us for a fire and flow Jam at Vintage Kava! All are welcome- fire, LED, practice props! DJ’s will be announced soon. We will have the campfire lit during the event. Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill will be serving delicious food during the event!
Oct
4
Wed
The Evolution of Modular Synthesis @ Citizen Vinyl
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming event, The Evolution of Modular Synthesis, featuring modular synthesis educator, musician, and inventor of vector synthesis, Chris Meyer, and legendary synthesizer pioneer and innovator Dave Rossum!  $20

80’s Night at 8 @ Fleetwood's
Oct 4 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 5 @ 12:30 am

Wednesday 80’s Night @ 8 is just what you need to get over the hump!
Don’t miss the all vinyl-new wave, punk and raving fave 80’s hits!

Oct
5
Thu
BRAZILIAN JAM SESSION @ Archetype Brewing - West
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Today, we host a group of local + international musicians bringing what the Brazilians call “Roda” to Archetype West from 6-8pm.

Some instruments you’ll get to hear are the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele,) the pandeiro, tamborim and a rebolo! Don’t forget the sweet sweet sound of enjoying cold cold beer.

 

Oct
6
Fri
BRUSCHETTA DELOREAN @ The Burger Bar
Oct 6 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Come out Friday for a night of genre bending synth rock. BRUSCHETTA DELOREAN is a solo act playing original music, utilizing heavy synths, electronic beats, and crunchy guitars.

Oct
7
Sat
LaZoom Karaoke @ LaZoom Room
Oct 7 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 8 @ 12:00 am
If you’re heading out this weekend, be sure to stop by the LaZoom Room! Karaoke this Saturday from 9pm – Midnight! Free!
DJ Nato @ The Getaway River Bar
Oct 7 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 8 @ 2:00 am
Oct
8
Sun
Asheville Veganfest 2023 @ Pack Square Park
Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

We are thrilled to announce that Asheville Veganfest will be held again in Pack Square on October 8, 2023 from 11am-6pm. We will have food, clothing, and artisan booths showing the best there is on the vegan market.

*Food Trucks
*DJ & Mz. Jazzy
*Family Fun Zone
*Free Face Painting
*Vegan Food
*Shopping
Come out and support our vendors and plan on enjoying the music too. Our Be-Ve Kids’ Family Fun Zone is perfect for children of all ages and includes life sized games, coloring, basketball hoop game, and more!
Alleycat Karaoke @ Alleycatavl
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 9 @ 2:00 am

Karaoke 🎤 tonight at the Alley Cat! Don’t stay home. Put on a smile and sing with friends.

Doom Ribbons w/ Spectral Habitat @ Static Age-Records
Oct 8 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 9 @ 12:00 am

Long-time favorite Doom Ribbons is in town, along w Spectral Habitat and one of the hardest working guys in experimental music and his project The Electric Nature.  $10

Oct
13
Fri
Fat Tire Friday w/ DJ Mattox @ New Belgium Brewing
Oct 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Live Music: Metro Rock @ Bear's Smokehouse Asheville
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join Bear’s in South Slope on Saturday for some warm weather, delicious BBQ, creative cocktails, and big sounds from @metrorockmusic. Tropical Influenced music from the mind of Producer/DJ Metro Rock.

Freaky Friday Funktion with Niles @ One World Brewing - West
Oct 13 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 1:00 am
Tickets Pre-Sale-$15/$20 DOS
Friday the 13th @ New Origin Brewing Company
Oct 13 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 12:00 am

Friday the 13th, swing by the taproom from 9pm-12am and join us for a costume contest and some spooky karaoke! This is a first for us, staying open late for the big kids, so come celebrate and show us what you’ve got!

Spoonbill + Smigonaut, & Exiszt @ Asheville Music Hall
Oct 13 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 2:00 am
Tympanic Rupture / Slumpman Ray / Natural Black Invention vs GOS @ Static Age-Records
Oct 13 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 1:00 am

Dance Noise, Hardcore Cuties

(Doors 8:30 // Show: 9pm) $

Oct
14
Sat
The 2nd Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival @ Pack Square Park
Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Come celebrate the Lovely nature of Asheville NC, along with 8 different live bands, 4 Spoken Word Poets, Festival food, Bounce Houses for children ,Apple Funnel Cake, 3 Food Trucks, Tribute to Lovely Asheville.

2 Year Anniversary @ Earth River Records
Oct 14 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

Free beer, local DJs, $1 LPs, Dvds, Cds, 45s. Anything in the shop $5 and under now $2, and 15% off everything else even wall items. Thank you for all of the support over the past 2 years.

InnovationFest @ The Franklin School of Innovation
Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for InnovationFest, and celebrate 10 great years with us! It’s a celebration of our community, what makes it special – and the What “IF” of what it could be. There will be vendors, food trucks, live music and more.

The Solarium Autumn Market @ The Restoration Asheville
Oct 14 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Shop, sip, and groove on The Restoration Asheville rooftop at our first-ever Solarium Autumn Market! Browse and buy from local artisans, sip on fresh cocktails from The Observatory, and listen to DJ AVL.XLR dropping beats until the sun sets. The perfect start to fall in Asheville.

Located on Patton Avenue, this new downtown Asheville boutique hotel is inspired by the free-spirited culture of the local community. The Restoration Asheville is a canvas for authentic exploration of our city—and ourselves.

Big Benefit Band Kickoff Party and Fundraiser 2 /Ring of Fire Eclipse Jam @ The Mill Stage
Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us Saturday, October 14th in Fairview, NC for the “Big Benefit Band Kickoff Party and Fundraiser 2 / Ring of Fire Eclipse Jam,” a soulful musical evening supporting Big Benefit Band’s October 2023 goal of raising $5,000.

Big Benefit Band, Inc. and FIRSTwnc are teaming up for an amazing cause! In late 2023 to early 2024, we’re launching a 10-week pilot program in North Carolina to empower differently-abled individuals with music based day-programs and job opportunties.
It’s a night of great music, community spirit, and a noble cause.
📋 Schedule:
– 4:00 p.m. – Frank Bones & Peggy Ratusz
– 5:00 p.m. – Imij of Soul
– 6:00 p.m. – Big Benefit Band
– 7:00 p.m. – Solvivor
– 8:00 p.m. – DJ Sets
Jesus is the Path to Heaven//Angela Winter @ Revolve
Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bhajan Bhoy (Netherlands) / Kingsbury Manx @ Static Age-Records
Oct 14 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 15 @ 1:00 am

Sitar Rock

Doors 8:30 // Show: 9pm $

DANCE PARTY w/ GANYMEDE @ Banks Ave.
Oct 14 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 15 @ 1:00 am
Oct
15
Sun
The 2nd Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival @ Pack Square Park
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come celebrate the Lovely nature of Asheville NC, along with 8 different live bands, 4 Spoken Word Poets, Festival food, Bounce Houses for children ,Apple Funnel Cake, 3 Food Trucks, Tribute to Lovely Asheville.

Country Tea Dance @ Shakeys Dive Bar
Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Line Dance Lessons

Pisgah Sunday Jam – Hosted by Special Guest JOSH BLAKE @ Pisgah Brewing Company
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for Black Mountain’s original Sunday Jam!  This week we welcome local music stalwart, JOSH BLAKE, this jam features original jams and favorite covers. Bring your instruments! Sign-ups at the stage starting at 6 PM!

Pisgah Beer, Gluten Free and N/A options available. Family and dog friendly venue.

The taproom is open from 2ic on Thursdays and Sundays on WNC’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. Check out our 2023 schedule: here!

 

 

Lando: Remember To Breathe Tour @ Alleycat Social Club
Oct 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Featuring the talents of C.Shreve the Professor, Taco, John Alex Harper & The Productz
Open mic & Cypher. $10
Oct
17
Tue
Grateful Karaoke @ Grateful Organic Cafe Marshall
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
We are super excited to announce Karaoke Night at the Grateful Organic Diner. Tuesday nights will be an amazing night of Karaoke hosted by the super talented Madison Berard.
Come sing with us and feel free to bring an instrument, it could turn into a jam session. Fun starts at 7.
Oct
18
Wed
November 9th-12th | Cold Mountain Winter Ale Release Weekend @ Highland Brewing Company
Oct 18 all-day

We first brewed Cold Mountain Winter Ale as a holiday treat in 1996. 27 years later, this beer is a cherished tradition in Asheville and our surrounding region. Tickets are required to visit the Brewery for a weekend of beer, music, sports, and activities. More information and ticket purchase links are below.

The weekend-long celebration kicks off with the exclusive Cold Mountain Beer Dinner, followed by Celebration Sessions at the brewery filled with live music, entertainment, brewery-only small batch releases, and more! Be the first to grab this year’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale and spin-off brews.

At our Downtown Taproom in the S&W Market guests can celebrate with live music and all Cold Mountain varieties on draft. Tickets are not required to visit the Downtown Taproom and Cold Mountain packaged beer will be available while supplies last.

Daily Event and Music Schedule

Tickets Are Limited!!! Get Yours Today! click here

 

The Mid-Month Mixer with DJ Besbleve @ The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage Co.
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Poetry, Painting, Chill Music, Strictly Wings Food Truck, Specialty Cocktails & Mocktails, and Good Vibes. $10

SOLD OUT | CLOZEE/Daily Bread/Dreamers Delight @ The Orange Peel
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

OCTOBER 18
OCTOBER 19
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$37.50 – $47.50 single night
$70 – $75 two night ticket

Sunk Heaven / Alex C / Natural Blk Invention / Sleep Number / Nostalgianoid @ Static Age-Records
Oct 18 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 19 @ 12:00 am

Doors 8:00 // Show: 9pm $

The After Party with Zeplinn, and Kinematics b2b Lerkenlund @ Asheville Music Hall
Oct 18 @ 11:00 pm – Oct 19 @ 2:00 am
Powered by BASSBOSS
21+
Doors/Show 11PM
$10
Oct
19
Thu
BRAZILIAN JAM SESSION @ Archetype Brewing - West
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Today, we host a group of local + international musicians bringing what the Brazilians call “Roda” to Archetype West from 6-8pm.

Some instruments you’ll get to hear are the cavaquinho (the Brazilian ukulele,) the pandeiro, tamborim and a rebolo! Don’t forget the sweet sweet sound of enjoying cold cold beer.

 

Silverado’s Karaoke @ Silverados Black Mountain
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 12:00 am

Get Vocal with KJ Stephani tonight at Silverados 8-11pm!!! It’s throwback Thursday karaoke! I play old school music, YOU sing what you want!

SOLD OUT | CLOZEE/Daily Bread/Dreamers Delight @ The Orange Peel
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

OCTOBER 18
OCTOBER 19
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$37.50 – $47.50 single night
$70 – $75 two night ticket

The After Party with Push/Pull, Black Fluff, & Gravity @ Asheville Music Hall
Oct 19 @ 11:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 2:00 am
Powered by BASSBOSS
21+
Doors/Show 10PM
$10
Oct
20
Fri
Emo Night @ Bold Rock Hard Cider - Asheville
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Our live DJ will spin all your favorite emo tracks that defined an era.

VVitch Party: Goth Hip Hop, Drag & Burlesque @ The Getaway River Bar
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 21 @ 2:00 am

Admission: $10 sliding scale

21+

House Sessions with DJ Eric Scott @ Banks Ave.
Oct 20 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 21 @ 2:00 am

A night of House, Tech House, Future House, Progressive, Trance, Electro & Dance music.

John Kiran Fernandes / Freeman Leverett / Aperture (Lion + Beattie) Khandroma @ Static Age-Records
Oct 20 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 21 @ 12:00 am

Experimental, Clarinet loops, Avant-Music

$

Oct
21
Sat
Carolina Ciderfest @ McCormick Field
Oct 21 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Immerse yourself in a cider wonderland, where you can sample a wide selection of craft ciders, enjoy live music with Tre. Charles, and savor delicious local eats. From $45

Hardcore Halloween Rave with Tympanic Rupture / Flesh Eater / GOS / Gabber Hanna / T3chnofairy / JLJ @ Static Age-Records
Oct 21 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 22 @ 12:00 am
SOOHAN, James Nasty, Doppelgänger, & Purrriestess @ One World Brewing - West
Oct 21 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 22 @ 2:00 am
Oct
22
Sun
Sunday Funday-AVL @ Cascade Lounge
Oct 22 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Art of House-AVL presents Sunday Funday!!

Featuring:
*Earthtone Soundsystem – AVL
*In Plain Sight -AVL
*The Art of House – AVL/Knox
Final Sunday Funday for the season. House music all day long! 1pm-8pm. Food al day and all local vendors! No charge. Full bar!! See you there.
Sunset Sessions @ The Observatory Rooftop Bar + Lounge
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Big deck, cocktails, exquisite vibes with DJ Phantom Pantone & Friends.

Oct
25
Wed
BEN’S HALLOWEEN BASH!!! @ Bens Tune Up
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

GANG BEEF ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS BEN’S TURN UP HALLOWEEN BASH!!!
WITH PERFORMANCES BY
MUSIKMAN TP
HUNTER BANDS
GANG BEEF ENTERTAINMENT
$10 @ DOOR
DOORS OPEN @7PM
SHOW STARTS @8PM
COSTUME CONTEST
1ST PLACE WINS $100 CASH PRIZE!!!

FALL SHOCK / DEAD COOL / MORDAGA / COLD CHOIR @ Fleetwood's
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 26 @ 12:00 am

Darkwave Dance Party  $

Oct
26
Thu
1989 TAYLOR VERSION DANCE PARTY @ Asheville Sports Club
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Taylor Swift 1989 Pre Release Dance Party

Come dressed in your best ERAS TOUR OUTFIT

Costume Contest

Shop Special Vendors and Head To The Glitter Bar hosted by Nest Boutique 6-8pm

8-11 pm Special Taylor Swift Dance Party with music by DJ Yahzay Uries

Drink Specials

$19.89

Swing Dance Lesson and Dance with The Wallet Chains @ Alleycat Social Club
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Join us for a spooktacular evening of dancing at our Swing and Scream Halloween dance at Alley Cat Social Club in West Asheville!! Come out and join us as we tear up the dance floor to the the music brought to us by The Wallet Chains at our weekly location!!
Lesson: 7-8
Dance: 8-11
Lesson: 7-8
Dance: 8-11
$5 for the lesson
$10 for the dance
The Wallet Chains will play a variety of vintage blues and swing music with danceable tempos!
Oct
27
Fri
Save Reeves Cove Silent Disco Dance Party @ Rabbit Rabbit
Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come dressed as your favorite character and partake in tasty beverages, silent disco, and even a silent raffle to benefit the local Reeves Cove community and minimize the impact of future development.
October 27th from 5-8 pm
$5 suggested donation at the door
$5 suggested donation for headphones for the silent disco
Silent raffle for many goods and services
Games and activities for all
Visit SaveReevesCove.com for more details on how to help.
Beyond the Grave: Deadly DJ Dance Party @ Kootie Lounge at Haiku avl
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 1:00 am

Prepare yourself for a hauntingly good time as our DJs spin a wicked mix of tunes that will make your bones shake. Dress up in your most ghoulish attire or come as you are – the choice is yours. This is your chance to let loose and dance like there’s no tomorrow. $20

Halloween Party @ The Monte Vista Hotel Black Mountain
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Calling all Witches & Werewolves, Ghouls & Goblins… we want to see your spooky side! 👻🎃 Come dance to DJ Sketor, drink, and dressed to impress! Whoever has the best costume could win a 1-night stay in one of our 1937 queen room, $50 dining certificate to Milton’s, a basket of wine, and other goodies! 🛌🍔 🧀🍷
Not to mention, it’s free!!!
The party is from 7p-10p. The haunted hotel tours run from 5:30p-8:30pm
DJ Kilby @ Root Bar
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Local DJ coming through to spin up some Honky Tonk style tunes to scoot your boots up & down the floor.

Halloween Bash @ Bold Rock Hard Cider - Asheville
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

We will having a SPOOK-tacular time with spooky karaoke at 8PM, a Costume Contest with prizes at 9PM, Halloween décor, specialty cocktails, + MORE!

Halloween Funk Off Costume & Dance Party @ The Tiki Easy Bar
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 12:00 am

DJ Brandon Manitoba is your master of ceremonies, spinning nothing but the funkiest, soulful tunes from the era and at 10 pm, we’re hosting a dance competition that’ll have you busting out your best moves.

Halloween Karaoke @ Eurisko Beer Company
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Halloween Party @ Brewskies Fairview
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 12:00 am

Costume contest, snacks and Karaoke! Come join us for some spooky fun!

Avl Halloween Cover Band Show @ DIFFERENT WRLD
Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 2:00 am

Come out and see locals covering your favorite bands- all for a great cause!
🕷Proceeds benefit @avlprisonbooks @tranzmissionprisonproject
🕷10-20 suggested donation.

Graveyard Shift @ 27 Club Asheville
Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 1:00 am

Graveyard Shift has returned! Our communion will feature spooky vendors, tarot readings and SPOOKY tunes.

DJ Pitch Blak
DJ Diva Disaster

Goth Death Rock and more 🦇
🌹Featuring Tarot Reading 🔮and Vendors!!☠️
🌹21+
🌹Doors: 9:00pm
NO COVER!

Shlump + DIGITAL ETHOS, Undehfined, & Scales @ Asheville Music Hall
Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 2:00 am
Alien Invasion Dance and Costume Party @ The Getaway River Bar
Oct 27 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 2:00 am

Alien Invasion with DJ Daggett on the decks! From 10pm till the aliens call us home, flaunt your most out-of-this-world costume and groove to the interstellar beats by the river. 21+