
Saturday Night Live Music at Bear's Back Alley Bar!
Weekly Saturday night sets in Bear’s Back Alley Bar paired with smoky Kansas City style barbecue, drinks, and a casual come as you are vibe. Rotating local artists play 7–10 PM with no ticket required.
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Late-night sets in a casual barbecue bar, pairing smoky ribs and brisket with upbeat Saturday energy. A relaxed, come as you are atmosphere suited for dancing, drinks, and catching local acts.

Late-night sets in a casual barbecue bar, pairing smoky ribs and brisket with upbeat Saturday energy. A relaxed, come as you are atmosphere suited for dancing, drinks, and catching local acts.
Late-night sets in a casual barbecue bar, pairing smoky ribs and brisket with upbeat Saturday energy. A relaxed, come as you are atmosphere suited for dancing, drinks, and catching local acts.
Saturday night sets run 7–10 PM inside Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, pairing a casual bar vibe with live tunes and classic barbecue plates. Ideal for an easy downtown Asheville hangout after dinner and drinks.
Saturday night sets run 7–10 PM inside Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, pairing a casual bar vibe with live tunes and classic barbecue plates. Ideal for an easy downtown Asheville hangout after dinner and drinks.
Saturday night sets run 7–10 PM inside Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, pairing a casual bar vibe with live tunes and classic barbecue plates. Ideal for an easy downtown Asheville hangout after dinner and drinks.

A laid-back Thursday night gathering at a barbecue joint built around smoked meats, cold drinks, and easy conversation. Ideal for locals looking for a casual weeknight hangout and community connection over comfort food.

A laid-back Thursday night gathering at a barbecue joint built around smoked meats, cold drinks, and easy conversation. Ideal for locals looking for a casual weeknight hangout and community connection over comfort food.
A laid-back Thursday night gathering at a barbecue joint built around smoked meats, cold drinks, and easy conversation. Ideal for locals looking for a casual weeknight hangout and community connection over comfort food.

A loose, improvisation-forward jazz jam where rotating local players trade solos and build spontaneous grooves in a lively brewpub setting. Expect sit-ins, swing-to-funk vibes, and a social Sunday-night hang.

A loose, improvisation-forward jazz jam where rotating local players trade solos and build spontaneous grooves in a lively brewpub setting. Expect sit-ins, swing-to-funk vibes, and a social Sunday-night hang.
A loose, improvisation-forward jazz jam where rotating local players trade solos and build spontaneous grooves in a lively brewpub setting. Expect sit-ins, swing-to-funk vibes, and a social Sunday-night hang.
Golf-themed Thursday nights pair two episodes of The Hawk with a comedy set, smoky barbecue plates, and golf-inspired drink specials. A five-week weekly hangout built for late-night laughs and casual sports-fan vibes.
Golf-themed Thursday nights pair two episodes of The Hawk with a comedy set, smoky barbecue plates, and golf-inspired drink specials. A five-week weekly hangout built for late-night laughs and casual sports-fan vibes.
Golf-themed Thursday nights pair two episodes of The Hawk with a comedy set, smoky barbecue plates, and golf-inspired drink specials. A five-week weekly hangout built for late-night laughs and casual sports-fan vibes.

Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.

Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.
Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.

Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.

Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by quick-picking banjo, fiddle lines, and upright bass in an intimate wine bar setting. A laid-back evening for roots-music fans sipping by-the-glass pours and listening close.

Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by quick-picking banjo, fiddle lines, and upright bass in an intimate wine bar setting. A laid-back evening for roots-music fans sipping by-the-glass pours and listening close.
Traditional bluegrass tunes driven by quick-picking banjo, fiddle lines, and upright bass in an intimate wine bar setting. A laid-back evening for roots-music fans sipping by-the-glass pours and listening close.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a brewery taproom. Bring your voice or instrument, swap ideas with local creatives, and settle into an upbeat 6pm hangout vibe.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a brewery taproom. Bring your voice or instrument, swap ideas with local creatives, and settle into an upbeat 6pm hangout vibe.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a brewery taproom. Bring your voice or instrument, swap ideas with local creatives, and settle into an upbeat 6pm hangout vibe.

Late-night bar set with a full band in an intimate downtown listening room, blending high-energy originals and crowd-pleasing covers. Expect a lively weekend-night atmosphere with dancing, drinks, and close-up stage sound.

Late-night bar set with a full band in an intimate downtown listening room, blending high-energy originals and crowd-pleasing covers. Expect a lively weekend-night atmosphere with dancing, drinks, and close-up stage sound.
Late-night bar set with a full band in an intimate downtown listening room, blending high-energy originals and crowd-pleasing covers. Expect a lively weekend-night atmosphere with dancing, drinks, and close-up stage sound.

Spontaneous jazz jam session where players trade solos and build grooves in real time—bring an instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Laid-back brewery taproom vibe with rotating local musicians and plenty of audience energy.

Spontaneous jazz jam session where players trade solos and build grooves in real time—bring an instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Laid-back brewery taproom vibe with rotating local musicians and plenty of audience energy.
Spontaneous jazz jam session where players trade solos and build grooves in real time—bring an instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Laid-back brewery taproom vibe with rotating local musicians and plenty of audience energy.

An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome from any musicians. Expect a community-heavy vibe with surprise touring-artist appearances, pints flowing, and no-cover entry.

An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome from any musicians. Expect a community-heavy vibe with surprise touring-artist appearances, pints flowing, and no-cover entry.
An open Sunday-night jam takes over the taproom stage with rotating guest hosts and drop-in sit-ins welcome from any musicians. Expect a community-heavy vibe with surprise touring-artist appearances, pints flowing, and no-cover entry.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes take over a cozy downtown pub with an informal, participatory jam feel. Expect acoustic strings, traditional melodies, and a late-evening hangout vibe for pickers and listeners alike.

Saturday afternoon taproom brunch pairs craft beer, mimosas, and beer mosas with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers led by keyboards. Casual, all ages hangout with a special brunch menu and pet friendly vibe.

Saturday afternoon taproom brunch pairs craft beer, mimosas, and beer mosas with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers led by keyboards. Casual, all ages hangout with a special brunch menu and pet friendly vibe.
Saturday afternoon taproom brunch pairs craft beer, mimosas, and beer mosas with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers led by keyboards. Casual, all ages hangout with a special brunch menu and pet friendly vibe.

An open community jam where any musician can sit in on the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and touring players steering the groove. Free Sunday-evening hangout paired with fresh pours at a brewery setting.

An open community jam where any musician can sit in on the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and touring players steering the groove. Free Sunday-evening hangout paired with fresh pours at a brewery setting.
An open community jam where any musician can sit in on the taproom stage, with rotating guest hosts and touring players steering the groove. Free Sunday-evening hangout paired with fresh pours at a brewery setting.

An electrified late-night jam session led by the house band, then opened up for musicians to sit in and trade improvised grooves. Expect a casual, collaborative bar-room vibe with rotating players and spontaneous set changes.

An electrified late-night jam session led by the house band, then opened up for musicians to sit in and trade improvised grooves. Expect a casual, collaborative bar-room vibe with rotating players and spontaneous set changes.
An electrified late-night jam session led by the house band, then opened up for musicians to sit in and trade improvised grooves. Expect a casual, collaborative bar-room vibe with rotating players and spontaneous set changes.

An unplugged bluegrass circle jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade breaks in a casual taproom setting. Bring your instrument or listen with a craft ale, with patio picking on fair weather days and a welcoming all-levels vibe.

An unplugged bluegrass circle jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade breaks in a casual taproom setting. Bring your instrument or listen with a craft ale, with patio picking on fair weather days and a welcoming all-levels vibe.
An unplugged bluegrass circle jam where fiddles, banjos, and guitars trade breaks in a casual taproom setting. Bring your instrument or listen with a craft ale, with patio picking on fair weather days and a welcoming all-levels vibe.

A community cycling meetup rolls into a season closeout group ride, then shifts to a lively late-night hang with barbecue, beers, and Tour de Fat pre-party energy. Expect casual miles, social vibes, and post-ride celebration.

A community cycling meetup rolls into a season closeout group ride, then shifts to a lively late-night hang with barbecue, beers, and Tour de Fat pre-party energy. Expect casual miles, social vibes, and post-ride celebration.
A community cycling meetup rolls into a season closeout group ride, then shifts to a lively late-night hang with barbecue, beers, and Tour de Fat pre-party energy. Expect casual miles, social vibes, and post-ride celebration.

Lively Appalachian old time string band tunes with driving fiddle, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday set steeped in traditional roots rhythms, ideal for casual listening and toe tapping.

Lively Appalachian old time string band tunes with driving fiddle, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday set steeped in traditional roots rhythms, ideal for casual listening and toe tapping.
Lively Appalachian old time string band tunes with driving fiddle, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub. A Saturday set steeped in traditional roots rhythms, ideal for casual listening and toe tapping.

Pickers and listeners gather for an open bluegrass jam with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony singing in a laid-back neighborhood hideaway. Free and welcoming to all skill levels every Tuesday evening.

Pickers and listeners gather for an open bluegrass jam with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony singing in a laid-back neighborhood hideaway. Free and welcoming to all skill levels every Tuesday evening.
Pickers and listeners gather for an open bluegrass jam with fast fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony singing in a laid-back neighborhood hideaway. Free and welcoming to all skill levels every Tuesday evening.