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    Wednesday Open Mic at the Reeves

    Reeves Theater 129 W Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

    Join us every Wednesday evening for Open Mic at the Reeves! Free to perform, free to watch.   **Please note--you do NOT need to purchase tickets for Reeves Open Mic** All ages are welcome. Please keep material family-friendly (feel free to ask our MC prior to the show if you have any questions or concerns). We […]

    Free.
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    Wednesday Night Bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub

    The Ugly Dog Pub 294 South 4th Street, Highlands, NC, United States

    We have bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub, 294 S. 4th St. in Highlands, on Wednesday nights featuring Nitrograss (Charles Wood on Banjo and various well-known artists) plays two sets of bluegrass at 6:30 and 8 pm. Copy to Google Calendar

  • Concert / Performance, Jam Session
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    Zuma Coffee Bluegrass Jam Session

    Zuma Coffee 7 North Main Street, Marshall, NC, United States

    Every third Thursday evening of the month, Zuma Coffee becomes a crowded bluegrass and old-time music venue. Those who want to get a seat inside the place should arrive a good bit earlier than the 7 p.m. start time. The eager-to-play musicians often get going before seven, and the gathering crowd grows large as a […]

  • Contra Dancing in Franklin, NC
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    Contra Dance in Franklin, NC

    Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC, United States

    Contra Dance — including contras, squares, rounds, and several other types of group folk dances — to live music, every Third Thursday of the month, year-round at the Macon County Library in Franklin, NC and at Cowee School. Each dance is taught, and then instructions continue to be called in time to the music by […]

    $10.00
  • John C Campbell Folk School's red sign with a sunset behind.
    Jam Session
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    Community Jam – Crown Restaurant

    The Crown Restaurant 135 Emily Ln., Brasstown, NC, United States

    The Folk School sponsors the Community Jam every Thursday at the Crown Restaurant. From 7-9 p.m. folks gather around the fire to play acoustic music outside while enjoying a breathtaking view of Brasstown. Beginners are encouraged to join in by playing along with simple chords or picking out the melody with help from others in […]

    Free
  • The Kruger Brothers
    Concert / Performance

    Candlelight Christmas with the Kruger Brothers

    The Walker Center 292 First Citizens Bank Ln, Wilksboro, NC, United States

    Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age. Growing up in a family where music was an important part of life, they were exposed to a broad diversity of musical influences. The brothers were performing regularly by the time they were 11 and […]

  • Jam Session
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    Weekly Jam Sessions at the Jones House

    Jones House Cultural Center 604 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

    Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle […]

  • Darin and Brooke Aldridge
    Concert / Performance

    Christmas with Darin & Brooke Aldridge

    Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

    The highly acclaimed Bluegrass and Americana duo hailing from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains bring Christmas to the Appalachian Theatre. Darin and Brooke Aldridge continue to ascend to new heights in the music industry while keeping their easy-going, down-to-earth connection with audiences everywhere. Brooke is a four-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music […]

    $29 – $39
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    Christmas in Appalachia

    Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    Appalachian and holiday music and storytelling, audience participation and sing-a-longs are all on tap for Christmas in Appalachia: A singin', strummin', family show! at BMCA. Join acclaimed old-time musician Travis Stuart, actor/storyteller John Hall, and friends as they share stories and songs about Appalachian Christmas traditions and memories. Learn the stories behind “Old Christmas”, “Ruling […]

    $10 – $15
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    Friends of Hot Springs NC Contra Dance

    Pine Hall 64 S. Spring Street, Hot Springs, NC, United States

    Join us on the 3rd Friday of the month in Hot Springs North Carolina, just yards from the Appalachian Trail. COMMUNITY FOLK DANCING, LIVE MUSIC! NO PARTNER NECESSARY

    $10.00
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    Christmas in Appalachia

    Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    Appalachian and holiday music and storytelling, audience participation and sing-a-longs are all on tap for Christmas in Appalachia: A singin', strummin', family show! at BMCA. Join acclaimed old-time musician Travis Stuart, actor/storyteller John Hall, and friends as they share stories and songs about Appalachian Christmas traditions and memories. Learn the stories behind “Old Christmas”, “Ruling […]

    $10 – $15
  • Whitewater Bluegrass
    Concert / Performance

    Whitewater Bluegrass Christmas Show

    Owen Theater at Mars Hill University 44 College Street, Mars Hill, United States

    The Madison County Arts Council presents Whitewater Bluegrass in concert at the Owen Theater as its holiday gift to you! Saturday, December 20, 2025 4:00 pm show Owen Theater 44 College St Mars Hill, NC 28754 RSVP/ticketing info soon! Details will be posted via the Madison County Arts Council's site.

    FREE

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