Speakeasy, Baby! Jazz Showcase
Speakeasy-style jazz showcases with Asheville Music School voice students backed by a live jazz band. Expect polished vocal standards and an intimate cocktail-lounge atmosphere at an early-evening set.
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A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.
A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.

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.

Late-night live sets in a lively downtown bar setting, blending music with a buzzing after-hours crowd. Ideal for a casual drink-and-listen night that leans social and upbeat.

Late-night live sets in a lively downtown bar setting, blending music with a buzzing after-hours crowd. Ideal for a casual drink-and-listen night that leans social and upbeat.
Late-night live sets in a lively downtown bar setting, blending music with a buzzing after-hours crowd. Ideal for a casual drink-and-listen night that leans social and upbeat.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.
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Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.

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Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.

Late-night jam session blending straight-ahead jazz standards with contemporary improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting. Rotating UNCA players and local guests trade solos, sit in, and build a communal stage vibe.
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Live jazz performance at Little Jumbo, 241 Broadway St, featuring Jay Sanders' Empyrean Trio (Sanders, Page, Hall) with guest keyboardist Isaac McMurry for the second set, showcasing extended improvisation and ethereal, genre-blurring musical dialogue. Ideal for jazz enthusiasts and nightlife patrons.

Live jazz performance at Little Jumbo, 241 Broadway St, featuring Jay Sanders' Empyrean Trio (Sanders, Page, Hall) with guest keyboardist Isaac McMurry for the second set, showcasing extended improvisation and ethereal, genre-blurring musical dialogue. Ideal for jazz enthusiasts and nightlife patrons.
Live jazz performance at Little Jumbo, 241 Broadway St, featuring Jay Sanders' Empyrean Trio (Sanders, Page, Hall) with guest keyboardist Isaac McMurry for the second set, showcasing extended improvisation and ethereal, genre-blurring musical dialogue. Ideal for jazz enthusiasts and nightlife patrons.

Traditional bluegrass tunes led by fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass fill an intimate wine bar setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping singalongs alongside wine pours and cocktails.

Traditional bluegrass tunes led by fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass fill an intimate wine bar setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping singalongs alongside wine pours and cocktails.
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Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

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Late-night tunes in a brewery taproom paired with fresh pours from White Labs’ rotating beer lineup. A casual brewpub setting at Asheville Kitchen & Tap for hanging out, sipping, and listening.

Late-night tunes in a brewery taproom paired with fresh pours from White Labs’ rotating beer lineup. A casual brewpub setting at Asheville Kitchen & Tap for hanging out, sipping, and listening.
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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.

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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.

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Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.

Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.
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Hands-on a cappella vocal workshop and chorus rehearsal with guided voice training, provided music, and easy-to-learn multi-style repertoire. Welcoming, community-oriented singing session for all skill levels in a church setting.
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Late-night sing-along karaoke takes over a downtown bar stage with a party-ready crowd and rotating mic moments. Expect bold song choices, playful hosting energy, and a lively, after-hours vibe.

Late-night sing-along karaoke takes over a downtown bar stage with a party-ready crowd and rotating mic moments. Expect bold song choices, playful hosting energy, and a lively, after-hours vibe.
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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.
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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.

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An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.

An Asheville-based singer songwriter sets an intimate pub vibe with multi-instrument performances and warm vocal storytelling. Late-night tunes in a classic downtown watering hole atmosphere.
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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.
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