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Dec
13
Fri
Dark house beats, delivered to you by:
Iffy (from In Plain Sight), Divine Thud and Just Nieman
21+
$10
Dec
14
Sat
Come & Gather in the Big Barn around bonfires to warm ourselves and get some community! Our friend Farmer Graham will be on accompaniment with the piano, we invite neighbors, families, friends, and far-flung visitors to come and sing carols and seasonal songs old and new. Bring an instrument! Do you have a guitar, dulcimer, fiddle, recorder, kazoo? Bring it if you’d like to play along!
Food Offerings: Hot Dogs, Brats & Beef Chili by HNG
Beverage Offerings: Local beer, wine, Hot HNG Cider, Cocoa
Fireside Offerings: S’more kits available at the bar
THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Double Crown – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Shakeys – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
Bring your own vinyl to spin or dig through our collection!
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
A GOTHY NIGHT FEATURING POST PUNK, DEATHROCK, BATCAVE, INDUSTRIAL, EBM AND MORE!
With DJ Alien Hex Friend
Neckroft
DJ Doktor Cunty
$5 cover
21 and up
Sing Karaoke
Tonight!
Dec
15
Sun
January 16-19, 2025
Join Bachata and Salsa dancers from all over the world!
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heartbeat of Latin music at the ultimate Bachata and Salsa Weekend in Asheville, NC! Join us for a vibrant celebration of dance and culture featuring a spectacular lineup of workshops, masterclasses, and social dancing sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through every step, from the sensuous moves of Bachata to the electrifying rhythms of Salsa.
Prepare to be swept away by live music performances and exhilarating concerts, where talented DJs will dance you into the night. Make unforgettable memories on the dance floor with fellow enthusiasts from around the world.
Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with passion, music, and unforgettable moments. Get ready to experience the magic of Latin dance like never before, right here in Asheville, NC!
Event Details and Tickets
-This Sunday December 8th 12-5
-The Market Place Shell or High Water Oyster Roast
-Live Band in front of Laughing Seed
-Many more vendors on the street
-Pop up shops with displaced businesses who lost their store fronts
Come sail away with us Sundays in December from 12-3 at The Market Place on Wall Street. Shell or High Water oyster roast, street vendors, brunch and cheer! It’ll be a blast and a really fun way to connect with the community and support some of those businesses and artists who are displaced.
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Come out and sing with us!
Join us for the newest swing dance in Asheville.
Beginner East Coast Swing lesson: 7pm-8pm
Swing dance: 8:00pm-11:00pm
Admission is $10, cash or Venmo.
No partner necessary. Doors open at 6:45pm. Ages 12+.
We dance Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Balboa and a little blues and shag.
Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
Dec
16
Mon
Saturday Dec. 21 | 2:00 – 8:00pm | Music | Dance | Art | Community
Benefitting the AVL community to spread joy through music, movement, & community.
* Pay-what-you can w/ limited free RSVP at
cosmic.simpletix.comFamily friendly, all ages are welcome.
S’mores • Tacos • LED + Glow Dancing • Interactive Art • Kid Zone • Craft Vendors.
Live Performances with Infinite-C – Interstellar Noise – Reality (Rae Sheetz) – Jon Owen – ionSound & the ionSound Syndicate – Elizabeth K / Neon Rose (flute, synth, vocals) – Rob Campbell (guitar) – Matthias Sayour (drums) – JP Miller (guitar)
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule: click here
Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.
The Musicians in the Round is an open mic/in the round that takes place at Catawba Brewing Tasting Room on the South Slope in Asheville, NC. Our first round was on March 9th, 2015 and they just keep getting better.
Calling all Songwriters: All Original Open Mic at Old Town District.
Bring your songs, voice and ears and let’s get together and share the craft with each other!
110 Black Mt. Ave.
Black Mountain NC
Calling all fiddles, mandolins, banjos, guitars, stand-up basses, other acoustic instruments, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play, or just come to listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15.
Contact Ed Fidelman at
828-280-2541 for more information.
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week
click here
Liven up your Monday evening by coming out to Leveller to listen to a Brazilian Choro music jam!
Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.
We are going to keep our Strictly Bluegrass Jam with Host Branson Raines going. Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Methodist Church in the Walnut Community. The address is 15 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC. All Bluegrass lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.
The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church as well. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.
Every Monday Night! Sign up at 6:30, music at 7:15! Come on down tonight to get a taste of some great neighborhood music. P.S. No Wagon Wheel! Host Taylor Martin and Friends.
Good news! We are bringing our Monday night Open Mic Night back-hosted by Tony Willingham. Sign-Ups @ 6:30
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Dec
17
Tue
We are dedicated to the preservation of Shag Dance and the Music that supports this.
Mudpuppies and Mojo Sound Production presents Open Mic 🎙️
Myron Hyman is the guest host on TUESDAY NIGHT at Mudpuppies! Bring your instrument of choice and join in on the fun Sign ups begin at 6:30pm. Tuesdays: BOGO Apps and 1/2 off Bottles of Wine
We are located in the Arden-Asheville-Fletcher- area. With over 60 TVs, you can sit back and relax, knowing that your favorite game is on. We showcase some of the top sporting events and serve the area’s best smash burgers, wings, and upscale bar food in the area. Our weekly specials and events include live music performances at least once a week, open mic and team trivia nights that always bring fun and laughter. mudpuppiesavl.com/
We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by Chris Cooper and Friends, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up.
Imperial – 9pm-12am
Shakeys – 9pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Double Crown – 10pm-2am
Please check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Dec
18
Wed
Saturday Dec. 21 | 2:00 – 8:00pm | Music | Dance | Art | Community
Benefitting the AVL community to spread joy through music, movement, & community.
* Pay-what-you can w/ limited free RSVP at
cosmic.simpletix.comFamily friendly, all ages are welcome.
S’mores • Tacos • LED + Glow Dancing • Interactive Art • Kid Zone • Craft Vendors.
Live Performances with Infinite-C – Interstellar Noise – Reality (Rae Sheetz) – Jon Owen – ionSound & the ionSound Syndicate – Elizabeth K / Neon Rose (flute, synth, vocals) – Rob Campbell (guitar) – Matthias Sayour (drums) – JP Miller (guitar)
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule: click here
Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Swing Asheville is BACK!!
Join us for our weekly dance series in our beautiful new home, the Haywood Park Hotel.
Weekly dance is $10 admission and includes:
Free beginner swing dance lesson (7-8 pm)
Social swing dance to DJed music (8-10 pm)
‘Lights Out Asheville’ – a blues/fusion dance hour to top off the night (10-11 pm)
It’s time for our weekly Wednesday Open Mic with Caleb Beissert!
Get in line early to get a good spot, the list fills up super fast!!
Sign up at 8 pm, Mic starts at 8:30
All forms of entertainment welcome, (not just poetry.)
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Dec
19
Thu
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.
After being destroyed by Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, Flood Gallery Fine Art Center is back! Now centrally located at River Ridge Business Center just off I-240 Exit 8.
The Acoustic Jam will continue on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Calvin Parham and Logan Clark will host the Jam.
All Ol Time lovers, listeners, pickers are welcome to join us to play, sing and fellowship. The strongest thing we will have to drink is Coffee! There is no charge, we will keep the music free!don’t let us Down now, come on down.
Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
Elevate your jam session experience! Join us for an evening of collaborative music-making where we provide the backline (drums & keyboards) – you bring your instrument and your talent!
Please verify times and KJ with the venue!
Wag World Pub – 7-11
Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive 8-11
Shiloh and Gaines 8-11
Static Age Loft 8-12
Shakeys Dive Bar 9pm-2am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday
Dec
20
Fri
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Double Crown – 9pm-2am
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Shakeys – 10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
Dec
21
Sat
Beginners are welcome- all levels. Learn, play, share!!!
Free
Music | Dance | Art | Community
Benefitting the AVL community to spread joy through music, movement, & community.
* Pay-what-you can w/ limited free RSVP at
cosmic.simpletix.comFamily friendly, all ages are welcome.
S’mores • Tacos • LED + Glow Dancing • Interactive Art • Kid Zone • Craft Vendors.
Live Performances with Infinite-C – Interstellar Noise – Reality (Rae Sheetz) – Jon Owen – ionSound & the ionSound Syndicate – Elizabeth K / Neon Rose (flute, synth, vocals) – Rob Campbell (guitar) – Matthias Sayour (drums) – JP Miller (guitar)
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule: click here
THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Double Crown – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Shakeys – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
Sing Karaoke
Tonight!
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$1.00 off all Jameson, too! 
