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May
9
Tue
Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – May 10 @ 12:00 am
Open Mic with Jenny Bradley @ RAD Brewing Company
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
May 9 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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.

Tuesday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – May 10 @ 2:00 am

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.

Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
May 9 @ 10:00 pm – May 10 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Uncle Lenny’s Krazy Karaoke @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 9 @ 10:00 pm – May 10 @ 1:00 am
May
10
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

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/

Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!

Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Irish Music Session @ White Horse Black Mountain
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In true pub fashion, White Horse Black Mountain hosts a traditional Irish-style session

 

Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson @ Haywood Park Hotel
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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)
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

Latin Night Wednesdays @ One World Brewing - West
May 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Mtn Vibez  $7  at Door.
POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
May 10 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 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.)
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – May 11 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Karaoke Wednesday @ The Social
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – May 11 @ 12:00 am
Sexy Service Industry Night @ Shakeys Dive Bar
May 10 @ 10:00 pm – May 11 @ 2:00 am

DJ’s | No Cover

Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
May 10 @ 10:00 pm – May 11 @ 2:00 am
May
11
Thu
Irish Session @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
May 11 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
True Home Open Mic Night @ Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Django Gypsy Jazz Jam @ Sovereign Kava
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

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/

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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!

Thursday Weekly Karaoke
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – May 12 @ 2:00 am

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

 

Bachata Thursday @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
May 11 @ 8:30 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Karaoke with DJ Kyle @ The Social
May 11 @ 9:00 pm – May 12 @ 1:00 am
May
12
Fri
Friday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 12 @ 8:00 pm – May 13 @ 2:00 am

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.

Karaoke tonight! @ Brewskies Fairview
May 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
TBirds KARAOKE @ T Birds Weaverville
May 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Karaoke @ Brewskies Fairview
May 12 @ 9:00 pm – May 13 @ 12:00 am
Terraoke Friday Night Karaoke @ Handlebar & Grill
May 12 @ 9:00 pm – May 13 @ 1:00 am
May
13
Sat
Burger Bar Karaoke @ The Burger Bar
May 13 @ 8:00 pm – May 14 @ 1:00 am

THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!

Saturday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 13 @ 8:00 pm – May 14 @ 2:00 am

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.

DJ Mr Soul Motion @ The Admiral West Asheville
May 13 @ 9:00 pm – May 14 @ 1:00 am

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!

Saturday Karaoke @ The Social
May 13 @ 9:00 pm – May 14 @ 1:00 am
Sing Karaoke 🎤 Tonight!
May
14
Sun
Sunday Jazz Jam @ Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room
May 14 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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.
Jack’s Traditional Irish/Celtic Jam Session @ Jack Of The Wood
May 14 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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/

T Birds Karaoke @ T Birds Weaverville
May 14 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out and sing with us!

Asheville’s Most Open Mic w/Mike Andersen @ Sly Grog Lounge
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – May 15 @ 12:00 am
Sunday DJ Sessions @ Cafe Canna
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Elevated Open Mic @ Elevated Kava Lounge
May 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Happy Sunday Asheville! Open mic tonight from 8- close signups start at 7pm!

:: KARAOKE NIGHT :: with Ganymede @ Banks Ave.
May 14 @ 9:00 pm – May 15 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 14 @ 9:00 pm – May 15 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Sunday Night Karaoke @ The Social
May 14 @ 9:00 pm – May 15 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Karaoke @ The Double Crown
May 14 @ 10:00 pm – May 15 @ 2:00 am
Sunday Karaoke Tonight!
From 10pm-2am!
May
15
Mon
Musicians In The Round (open mic) @ Catawba Brewing South Slope
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

 

All Original Open Mic hosted by Dan Johnston @ Old Town District Black Mountain
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

Mountain Music Jam @ JCC David Zimerman Room
May 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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.
Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance @ St George's Episcopal - West Asheville
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
pay what you can
Find out who will be playing and calling each week click here
Get Vocal Entertainment Karaoke with Marc Keller @ The Social
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for Monday night karaoke! Show starts at 7, with your host and kj Marc Keller.

Marshall Bluegrass Jam with Branson Raines @ The Historic Methodist Church
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Open Mic Mondays @ Haywood Country Club
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

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.

Open Mic Night @ One World Brewing Downtown
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Good news! We are bringing our Monday night Open Mic Night back-hosted by Tony Willingham. Sign-Ups @ 6:30

27 Club Karaoke @ 27 Club
May 15 @ 9:00 pm – May 16 @ 2:00 am
Best Ever Karaoke with KJ Chelsea @ Fleetwood's
May 15 @ 9:00 pm – May 16 @ 12:00 am
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 15 @ 9:00 pm – May 16 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Country Karaoke @ The Double Crown
May 15 @ 10:00 pm – May 16 @ 2:00 am

Come Sing With Us!!!

May
16
Tue
Americana Song Circle with Doug Norton @ Turgua Brewing Fairview
May 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic with Mike Waters @ Sweeten Creek Brewing
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mountain Shag Club @ Chophouse Restaurant at the 4 Points Hotel by Sheraton
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

We are dedicated to the preservation of Shag Dance and the Music that supports this.

Early Tuesday Jam @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation

Open Mic Returns @ White Horse Black Mountain
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic w/Hamza @ The Social
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – May 17 @ 12:00 am
The Open Jam with The Lactones @ Sovereign Kava
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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.

Tuesday Weekly DJ Schedule
May 16 @ 9:00 pm – May 17 @ 2:00 am

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.

Weaverville Open Mic @ Vintage Kava Weaverville
May 16 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

(musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, storytellers)

Tuesday Night Funk Jam @ Asheville Music Hall
May 16 @ 10:00 pm – May 17 @ 1:00 am
$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (Cash or Venmo accepted, think tip jar, goes 100% to musicians!)
Uncle Lenny’s Krazy Karaoke @ The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
May 16 @ 10:00 pm – May 17 @ 1:00 am
May
17
Wed
Jack’s Old-Time Jam @ Jack Of The Wood
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood 🎻🪕🍔🍺 $1.00 off all Jameson, too! 🥃

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/

Wednesday Bluegrass/Old Time Jam @ Riverside Rhapsody Brewing
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Acoustic Old Time/Bluegrass Jam!! C’mon Out!!

Twin Leaf Open Mic @ Twin Leaf Brewery
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“Dan’s Jam” Weekly Open Bluegrass Jam @ Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic: Host Greg Speas @ Camden's Coffee House Mars Hill
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come demonstrate your talents at Open Mic.
Porn Star Karaoke @ Fleetwood's
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You sing, they dance
21+ // $
Swing Asheville Dance and Lesson @ Haywood Park Hotel
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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)
Weird Wednesday Experimental Jam @ Sly Grog Lounge
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Electronic Collaboration

Latin Night Wednesdays @ One World Brewing - West
May 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Mtn Vibez  $7  at Door.
POETRY OPEN MiC ASHEViLLE @ Sovereign Kava
May 17 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 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.)
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 17 @ 9:00 pm – May 18 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Karaoke Wednesday @ The Social
May 17 @ 9:00 pm – May 18 @ 12:00 am
Sexy Service Industry Night @ Shakeys Dive Bar
May 17 @ 10:00 pm – May 18 @ 2:00 am

DJ’s | No Cover

Wednesday Karaoke @ The Lazy Diamond
May 17 @ 10:00 pm – May 18 @ 2:00 am
May
18
Thu
BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing @ Banks Ave.
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Howdy Pard’ners
Join Jerri & Christopher for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step!
* No Partner needed
>> NO COVER<<
Open Old Time Jam @ Leveller Brewing Weaverville
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come for to listen, come for to jam. Bring your banjos, your fiddles, your guitars and basses.

True Home Open Mic Night @ Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Marshall Depot Acoustic Jam @ Historic Methodist Church Marshall
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack Of The Wood
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

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/

Elevated Jam Night @ Elevated Kava Lounge
May 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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!

Thursday Weekly Karaoke
May 18 @ 8:00 pm – May 19 @ 2:00 am

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

 

Bachata Thursday @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope
May 18 @ 8:30 pm – May 19 @ 12:00 am
Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Entry includes class. $10 entry for all.
Imperial Nights @ Imperial
May 18 @ 9:00 pm – May 19 @ 12:00 am

Come on out and enjoy some music with our house DJ. Til 1am on Friday & Saturday

Karaoke with DJ Kyle @ The Social
May 18 @ 9:00 pm – May 19 @ 1:00 am