Jazz & Soul Sessions @ YMI
A vibrant late-night concert series of jazz and soul grooves celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-forward sets and a community-focused vibe in the heart of downtown.
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Jazz and soul grooves from a five member house band led by Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd in the historic YMI Cultural Center. A legacy rooted concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural rhythm with monthly Friday night and Saturday matinee sets.
Jazz and soul grooves from a five member house band led by Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd in the historic YMI Cultural Center. A legacy rooted concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural rhythm with monthly Friday night and Saturday matinee sets.
Jazz and soul grooves from a five member house band led by Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd in the historic YMI Cultural Center. A legacy rooted concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural rhythm with monthly Friday night and Saturday matinee sets.
Sultry vocal jazz and deep soul grooves in an intimate theater setting, driven by warm horn charts, tight rhythms, and late-evening concert vibes for listeners who favor soulful standards and contemporary jazz.
Sultry vocal jazz and deep soul grooves in an intimate theater setting, driven by warm horn charts, tight rhythms, and late-evening concert vibes for listeners who favor soulful standards and contemporary jazz.
Sultry vocal jazz and deep soul grooves in an intimate theater setting, driven by warm horn charts, tight rhythms, and late-evening concert vibes for listeners who favor soulful standards and contemporary jazz.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that center the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement for reflective conversation and shared learning.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.
Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.
Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Rotating late-night sets blend funk, jazz, soul, acid jazz, afrobeat, reggae, and breakbeat into a dance-forward groove. Expect weekly special guests and fresh mashup-style arrangements in a West Asheville brewery taproom.
Rotating late-night sets blend funk, jazz, soul, acid jazz, afrobeat, reggae, and breakbeat into a dance-forward groove. Expect weekly special guests and fresh mashup-style arrangements in a West Asheville brewery taproom.
Rotating late-night sets blend funk, jazz, soul, acid jazz, afrobeat, reggae, and breakbeat into a dance-forward groove. Expect weekly special guests and fresh mashup-style arrangements in a West Asheville brewery taproom.
A late-night mashup party vibe in a West Asheville brewpub where locals mix, mingle, and keep the energy up past midnight. Expect a casual social scene built around drinks, conversation, and spontaneous connections.
A late-night mashup party vibe in a West Asheville brewpub where locals mix, mingle, and keep the energy up past midnight. Expect a casual social scene built around drinks, conversation, and spontaneous connections.
A late-night mashup party vibe in a West Asheville brewpub where locals mix, mingle, and keep the energy up past midnight. Expect a casual social scene built around drinks, conversation, and spontaneous connections.
Gritty rock riffs and soulful vocals drive a high-energy set built for late-night mingling and dancing. Sip curated wine pours in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere with a lively weekend vibe.
Gritty rock riffs and soulful vocals drive a high-energy set built for late-night mingling and dancing. Sip curated wine pours in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere with a lively weekend vibe.
Gritty rock riffs and soulful vocals drive a high-energy set built for late-night mingling and dancing. Sip curated wine pours in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere with a lively weekend vibe.
A tight house band kicks off the night, then the stage opens up for a community jam where rotating players trade solos and grooves. Expect an energetic late-night barroom vibe in a downtown music hall.
A tight house band kicks off the night, then the stage opens up for a community jam where rotating players trade solos and grooves. Expect an energetic late-night barroom vibe in a downtown music hall.
A tight house band kicks off the night, then the stage opens up for a community jam where rotating players trade solos and grooves. Expect an energetic late-night barroom vibe in a downtown music hall.
Late-night weekly jam session hosted by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, built around high-energy brass, groove-driven improvisation, and come-and-play camaraderie. Expect a loose, welcoming stage vibe in a downtown music hall setting.
Late-night weekly jam session hosted by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, built around high-energy brass, groove-driven improvisation, and come-and-play camaraderie. Expect a loose, welcoming stage vibe in a downtown music hall setting.
Late-night weekly jam session hosted by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, built around high-energy brass, groove-driven improvisation, and come-and-play camaraderie. Expect a loose, welcoming stage vibe in a downtown music hall setting.
A downtown art walk linking local galleries with partner nonprofits for an evening of community giving and cultural discovery. Stop into the YMI Cultural Center Gallery, a landmark Black cultural center on South Market Street.
A downtown art walk linking local galleries with partner nonprofits for an evening of community giving and cultural discovery. Stop into the YMI Cultural Center Gallery, a landmark Black cultural center on South Market Street.
A downtown art walk linking local galleries with partner nonprofits for an evening of community giving and cultural discovery. Stop into the YMI Cultural Center Gallery, a landmark Black cultural center on South Market Street.
Classic rock tribute energy centered on the sounds of 1976, delivered by Asheville Rockestra in a high-volume club setting. Expect big singalong choruses, electric guitar fireworks, and a late-night dance-floor buzz.
Classic rock tribute energy centered on the sounds of 1976, delivered by Asheville Rockestra in a high-volume club setting. Expect big singalong choruses, electric guitar fireworks, and a late-night dance-floor buzz.
Classic rock tribute energy centered on the sounds of 1976, delivered by Asheville Rockestra in a high-volume club setting. Expect big singalong choruses, electric guitar fireworks, and a late-night dance-floor buzz.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Roots-forward tunes and a casual barroom vibe fill a brewery taproom for a late-night set led by Alex Bazemore alongside rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and community energy.
Roots-forward tunes and a casual barroom vibe fill a brewery taproom for a late-night set led by Alex Bazemore alongside rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and community energy.
Roots-forward tunes and a casual barroom vibe fill a brewery taproom for a late-night set led by Alex Bazemore alongside rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and community energy.
A late-night blues session led by powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, mixing soulful grit with improvisational jam energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse in Black Mountain, with a bar-forward nightlife feel.
A late-night blues session led by powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, mixing soulful grit with improvisational jam energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse in Black Mountain, with a bar-forward nightlife feel.
A late-night blues session led by powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, mixing soulful grit with improvisational jam energy. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse in Black Mountain, with a bar-forward nightlife feel.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.
A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.
A late-night Saturday set in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for a casual hangout after dinner that leans into weekend nightlife energy.