Saturday Night Live Music at Bear's Back Alley Bar!
Weekly Saturday performances bring live music to a casual barbecue bar, with a 7–10 p.m. soundtrack alongside the smokehouse atmosphere and relaxed evening crowd in downtown Asheville.
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Late-night sets in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Expect a casual, come-as-you-are hangout vibe geared toward weekend night owls.

Late-night sets in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Expect a casual, come-as-you-are hangout vibe geared toward weekend night owls.
Late-night sets in a laid-back barbecue bar atmosphere with drinks flowing and a lively crowd. Expect a casual, come-as-you-are hangout vibe geared toward weekend night owls.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.

Local bands and musicians rotate through an energetic barroom soundtrack, followed by upstairs DJ sets from 10 PM to 1 AM for a late-night Asheville dance crowd.

Local bands and musicians rotate through an energetic barroom soundtrack, followed by upstairs DJ sets from 10 PM to 1 AM for a late-night Asheville dance crowd.
Local bands and musicians rotate through an energetic barroom soundtrack, followed by upstairs DJ sets from 10 PM to 1 AM for a late-night Asheville dance crowd.

Late-night bar set in a downtown Asheville hangout with Coddle Creek on stage. Expect an easygoing night-out vibe with drinks, small-room energy, and close-up crowd interaction.

Late-night bar set in a downtown Asheville hangout with Coddle Creek on stage. Expect an easygoing night-out vibe with drinks, small-room energy, and close-up crowd interaction.
Late-night bar set in a downtown Asheville hangout with Coddle Creek on stage. Expect an easygoing night-out vibe with drinks, small-room energy, and close-up crowd interaction.

Funky, groove-driven sets bring a weekly downtown party to life, with a house band and rotating special guests taking the stage around 8 PM. Suggested door donations support Asheville musicians.

Funky, groove-driven sets bring a weekly downtown party to life, with a house band and rotating special guests taking the stage around 8 PM. Suggested door donations support Asheville musicians.
Funky, groove-driven sets bring a weekly downtown party to life, with a house band and rotating special guests taking the stage around 8 PM. Suggested door donations support Asheville musicians.

A Sunday afternoon music gathering brings live sounds into an art museum setting, pairing a relaxed cultural outing with Asheville’s creative atmosphere for visitors seeking an easygoing dose of local culture.

A Sunday afternoon music gathering brings live sounds into an art museum setting, pairing a relaxed cultural outing with Asheville’s creative atmosphere for visitors seeking an easygoing dose of local culture.
A Sunday afternoon music gathering brings live sounds into an art museum setting, pairing a relaxed cultural outing with Asheville’s creative atmosphere for visitors seeking an easygoing dose of local culture.

Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.

Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.

Thursday-night funk grooves from Asheville musicians bring an upbeat, danceable feel to an intimate bar setting. The 21+ show has a suggested $10 donation supporting local music, with the kitchen open until midnight.

Thursday-night funk grooves from Asheville musicians bring an upbeat, danceable feel to an intimate bar setting. The 21+ show has a suggested $10 donation supporting local music, with the kitchen open until midnight.
Thursday-night funk grooves from Asheville musicians bring an upbeat, danceable feel to an intimate bar setting. The 21+ show has a suggested $10 donation supporting local music, with the kitchen open until midnight.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets from a rotating crew of Asheville musicians pair with a laid-back Sunday noon brunch in a cozy downtown pub—an easygoing weekly ritual for food, pints, and picking.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets from a rotating crew of Asheville musicians pair with a laid-back Sunday noon brunch in a cozy downtown pub—an easygoing weekly ritual for food, pints, and picking.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets from a rotating crew of Asheville musicians pair with a laid-back Sunday noon brunch in a cozy downtown pub—an easygoing weekly ritual for food, pints, and picking.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride cruises through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners with a social, no drop vibe. Roll out from Bear’s Smokehouse and return in time for weekly BBQ specials and brewery pints.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride cruises through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners with a social, no drop vibe. Roll out from Bear’s Smokehouse and return in time for weekly BBQ specials and brewery pints.
A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride cruises through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners with a social, no drop vibe. Roll out from Bear’s Smokehouse and return in time for weekly BBQ specials and brewery pints.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
A game day watch party for the Duke vs. UNC rivalry with big-screen action, smoky barbecue, $1 wings, and $3 Modelos. Pick your shade of blue and settle into a lively crowd at a downtown BBQ joint.
A game day watch party for the Duke vs. UNC rivalry with big-screen action, smoky barbecue, $1 wings, and $3 Modelos. Pick your shade of blue and settle into a lively crowd at a downtown BBQ joint.
A game day watch party for the Duke vs. UNC rivalry with big-screen action, smoky barbecue, $1 wings, and $3 Modelos. Pick your shade of blue and settle into a lively crowd at a downtown BBQ joint.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.
Explore spooky burial grounds during family-friendly afternoon trick-or-treating, then return for an evening of Halloween dancing among the dead on Asheville’s South Slope.

Matt Smith’s live performance brings a relaxed listening room atmosphere to a brewery setting, as part of a recurring music series for an easygoing midweek night out.

Matt Smith’s live performance brings a relaxed listening room atmosphere to a brewery setting, as part of a recurring music series for an easygoing midweek night out.
Matt Smith’s live performance brings a relaxed listening room atmosphere to a brewery setting, as part of a recurring music series for an easygoing midweek night out.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

Bluegrass-forward sets and genre-bending “grass” influences unfold in a hidden downtown basement bar, with rotating guest pickers led by host Connor Koz on guitar and vocals. Alley entrance and downstairs vibe for an intimate, late-night listening hang.

Bluegrass-forward sets and genre-bending “grass” influences unfold in a hidden downtown basement bar, with rotating guest pickers led by host Connor Koz on guitar and vocals. Alley entrance and downstairs vibe for an intimate, late-night listening hang.
Bluegrass-forward sets and genre-bending “grass” influences unfold in a hidden downtown basement bar, with rotating guest pickers led by host Connor Koz on guitar and vocals. Alley entrance and downstairs vibe for an intimate, late-night listening hang.

Mountain-rooted sounds bring an Appalachian feel to an evening of live music in downtown Asheville. A fitting stop for listeners drawn to regional roots traditions and an intimate barroom atmosphere.

Mountain-rooted sounds bring an Appalachian feel to an evening of live music in downtown Asheville. A fitting stop for listeners drawn to regional roots traditions and an intimate barroom atmosphere.
Mountain-rooted sounds bring an Appalachian feel to an evening of live music in downtown Asheville. A fitting stop for listeners drawn to regional roots traditions and an intimate barroom atmosphere.

A recurring Sunday performance brings Lenny P. and guest friends into a lively taproom setting, pairing local live entertainment with a casual bar atmosphere in downtown Asheville.

A recurring Sunday performance brings Lenny P. and guest friends into a lively taproom setting, pairing local live entertainment with a casual bar atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
A recurring Sunday performance brings Lenny P. and guest friends into a lively taproom setting, pairing local live entertainment with a casual bar atmosphere in downtown Asheville.

Smooth jazz sets drift through a laid-back brewpub brunch with hearty daytime plates and fresh house beer. A relaxed afternoon hang built for easy conversation, casual dates, and music-forward sipping.

Smooth jazz sets drift through a laid-back brewpub brunch with hearty daytime plates and fresh house beer. A relaxed afternoon hang built for easy conversation, casual dates, and music-forward sipping.
Smooth jazz sets drift through a laid-back brewpub brunch with hearty daytime plates and fresh house beer. A relaxed afternoon hang built for easy conversation, casual dates, and music-forward sipping.

Evening brewery set in the Funkatorium with Asheville-area Americana rock from Laron Huntley and the Gravely Brothers. Expect a lively taproom vibe with pints in hand and an easygoing weekend crowd.

Evening brewery set in the Funkatorium with Asheville-area Americana rock from Laron Huntley and the Gravely Brothers. Expect a lively taproom vibe with pints in hand and an easygoing weekend crowd.
Evening brewery set in the Funkatorium with Asheville-area Americana rock from Laron Huntley and the Gravely Brothers. Expect a lively taproom vibe with pints in hand and an easygoing weekend crowd.
