
Saturday Night Live Music at Bear's Back Alley Bar!
Saturday-night sets run 7–10 PM inside a downtown barbecue bar, pairing casual live tunes with smoky BBQ plates and a laid-back hangout vibe at Bear’s Smokehouse.
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Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.
Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

High-energy 80s arena rock covers with singalong choruses and guitar-driven anthems, preceded by a 5:30 social hour; expect a beer-friendly, pub-style atmosphere and a communal crowd of local fans.

High-energy 80s arena rock covers with singalong choruses and guitar-driven anthems, preceded by a 5:30 social hour; expect a beer-friendly, pub-style atmosphere and a communal crowd of local fans.
High-energy 80s arena rock covers with singalong choruses and guitar-driven anthems, preceded by a 5:30 social hour; expect a beer-friendly, pub-style atmosphere and a communal crowd of local fans.

Unplugged bluegrass jam on a cozy taproom patio with acoustic fiddles, banjos, and guitars; players of all levels are welcome to bring instruments and trade traditional and contemporary tunes.

Unplugged bluegrass jam on a cozy taproom patio with acoustic fiddles, banjos, and guitars; players of all levels are welcome to bring instruments and trade traditional and contemporary tunes.
Unplugged bluegrass jam on a cozy taproom patio with acoustic fiddles, banjos, and guitars; players of all levels are welcome to bring instruments and trade traditional and contemporary tunes.

Loose weekly open jam in a relaxed taproom atmosphere, led by rotating guest hosts who invite instrumentalists and singers of any skill level to sit in, trade songs, and socialize over beers.

Loose weekly open jam in a relaxed taproom atmosphere, led by rotating guest hosts who invite instrumentalists and singers of any skill level to sit in, trade songs, and socialize over beers.
Loose weekly open jam in a relaxed taproom atmosphere, led by rotating guest hosts who invite instrumentalists and singers of any skill level to sit in, trade songs, and socialize over beers.

Low-key taproom sets spotlight Matt Smith and rotating local musicians, backed by Highland Brewing's flagship ales and craft pours, creating a casual, late-evening nightlife vibe for beer lovers and live-music crowds.

Low-key taproom sets spotlight Matt Smith and rotating local musicians, backed by Highland Brewing's flagship ales and craft pours, creating a casual, late-evening nightlife vibe for beer lovers and live-music crowds.
Low-key taproom sets spotlight Matt Smith and rotating local musicians, backed by Highland Brewing's flagship ales and craft pours, creating a casual, late-evening nightlife vibe for beer lovers and live-music crowds.

Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.

Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
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First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, and driving bodhrán rhythms. A rotating mix of WNC and visiting players creates a lively, listen or linger community hang.

Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, and driving bodhrán rhythms. A rotating mix of WNC and visiting players creates a lively, listen or linger community hang.
Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, and driving bodhrán rhythms. A rotating mix of WNC and visiting players creates a lively, listen or linger community hang.

Casual sand volleyball games on the brewery courts with a $5 wristband from the outdoor bar. Low pressure, non competitive play with time to grab beers and hang out with a friendly local crowd.

Casual sand volleyball games on the brewery courts with a $5 wristband from the outdoor bar. Low pressure, non competitive play with time to grab beers and hang out with a friendly local crowd.
Casual sand volleyball games on the brewery courts with a $5 wristband from the outdoor bar. Low pressure, non competitive play with time to grab beers and hang out with a friendly local crowd.

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.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.
Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.

Pulsing electronic, dancefloor ready beats from DJ Cole create a late night club vibe with deep bass and immersive lighting in an intimate bar setting for dancing and socializing.

Pulsing electronic, dancefloor ready beats from DJ Cole create a late night club vibe with deep bass and immersive lighting in an intimate bar setting for dancing and socializing.
Pulsing electronic, dancefloor ready beats from DJ Cole create a late night club vibe with deep bass and immersive lighting in an intimate bar setting for dancing and socializing.

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Late-night comedy open mic with a freakshow edge at a West Asheville bar, where local comics test fresh bits and oddball characters. Expect anything-goes crowd energy and spontaneous surprises onstage.
Late-night comedy open mic with a freakshow edge at a West Asheville bar, where local comics test fresh bits and oddball characters. Expect anything-goes crowd energy and spontaneous surprises onstage.

Jam band tribute set steeped in the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog, with guitar-led vocals, keys, and a tight rhythm section stretching songs into improvisational peaks. Late-night grooves land in a laid-back brewery taproom with pints flowing.

Jam band tribute set steeped in the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog, with guitar-led vocals, keys, and a tight rhythm section stretching songs into improvisational peaks. Late-night grooves land in a laid-back brewery taproom with pints flowing.
Jam band tribute set steeped in the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog, with guitar-led vocals, keys, and a tight rhythm section stretching songs into improvisational peaks. Late-night grooves land in a laid-back brewery taproom with pints flowing.

Blues soaked roots and soul sets mix original songs with classic covers from southern rock and blues history. Expect a lively late night brewery taproom vibe with craft ales flowing and danceable grooves.

Blues soaked roots and soul sets mix original songs with classic covers from southern rock and blues history. Expect a lively late night brewery taproom vibe with craft ales flowing and danceable grooves.
Blues soaked roots and soul sets mix original songs with classic covers from southern rock and blues history. Expect a lively late night brewery taproom vibe with craft ales flowing and danceable grooves.

Jam band renditions of Grateful Dead classics spill into extended grooves with guitar, keys, bass, and drums in a brewery taproom. Rotating set lists draw a loyal Deadhead crowd for a late-night singalong vibe.

Jam band renditions of Grateful Dead classics spill into extended grooves with guitar, keys, bass, and drums in a brewery taproom. Rotating set lists draw a loyal Deadhead crowd for a late-night singalong vibe.
Jam band renditions of Grateful Dead classics spill into extended grooves with guitar, keys, bass, and drums in a brewery taproom. Rotating set lists draw a loyal Deadhead crowd for a late-night singalong vibe.

Psychedelic leaning jam-band interpretations of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead classics with exploratory improvisational guitar and groove-driven jams in Pisgah Brewing’s relaxed taproom, drawing a faithful local Dead-centric following.

Psychedelic leaning jam-band interpretations of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead classics with exploratory improvisational guitar and groove-driven jams in Pisgah Brewing’s relaxed taproom, drawing a faithful local Dead-centric following.
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Long-running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes with local WNC musicians trading reels and slow airs on the pub stage; savor a pint or afternoon Irish coffee amid a lively English and Irish vibe.

Long-running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes with local WNC musicians trading reels and slow airs on the pub stage; savor a pint or afternoon Irish coffee amid a lively English and Irish vibe.
Long-running Sunday pub session of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes with local WNC musicians trading reels and slow airs on the pub stage; savor a pint or afternoon Irish coffee amid a lively English and Irish vibe.

Cheerfully off-key karaoke at a downtown burger bar, inviting rowdy crowd singalongs and theatrical, tongue-in-cheek performances; bring bravado, friends, and a craving for late-night burgers.

Cheerfully off-key karaoke at a downtown burger bar, inviting rowdy crowd singalongs and theatrical, tongue-in-cheek performances; bring bravado, friends, and a craving for late-night burgers.
Cheerfully off-key karaoke at a downtown burger bar, inviting rowdy crowd singalongs and theatrical, tongue-in-cheek performances; bring bravado, friends, and a craving for late-night burgers.