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Wednesday, May 13

“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 2 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The Jane Austen literary classic, “Pride and Prejudice,” will be staged through May 23. Showtimes vary. As for the show, an FRP promotion noted, “A sparkling new spin on Jane Austen’s sharpest comedy. Kate Hamill’s adaptation turns the beloved classic upside down, bringing it to life with a thoroughly modern heartbeat. Elizabeth Bennet is clever, quick-witted, and entirely uninterested in marriage, especially to the proud (and maddeningly charming) Mr. Darcy. But between gossip, glances and a few scandalous swirls around the ballroom, even the steadiest hearts can lose their footing. Brimming with humor and warmth, this ‘Pride & Prejudice’ is a love story with impeccable manners and absolutely no chill. Proof that even the classics can still surprise you.” For tickets, which begin at $50, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.

HENDERSONVILLE PRESERVATION MONTH PROCLAMATION/ANNUAL REPORT, 5:45 p.m., Assembly Room, City Operations Center, 305 Williams St., Hendersonville. At its regular meeting, Hendersonville City Council will officially recognize Historic Preservation Month with a proclamation. Also during council’s meeting, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission will present its annual report, highlighting accomplishments and preservation efforts from the past year.

JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the  audience in a jazz jam. Admission is free. 

SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance. Admission is free.

SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.

SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m. 

LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance ­— salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton ­ — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.

Thursday, May 14

LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.

SPRING CONCERT, 7 p.m., Fletcher United Methodist Church, 50 Library Road, Fletcher. The Fletcher Community Chorus will perform its spring concert. (There also will be a matinee performance for seniors at 2 p.m. May 12.) The concerts will be performed at the church. Both concerts are free (with donations “appreciated) — and all are welcome. 

ORGAN RECITAL, 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. World-renowned organist Nathan Laube will perform in a recital. Luabe is an associate professor of organ at the Eastman School of Music and “has given recitals worldwide to great critical acclaim,” a promotion stated. Following the recital, the audience is invited to a catered reception in Stillwell Hall. Admission to the program is free — and no tickets are required. 

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS” THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., mainstage, TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon. The Tryon Little Theater will close its 2025-26 season with its production — “in its original form” — of “Steel Magnolias” Performances will be at at 7:30 p.m. May 14-16 and at 3 p.m. May 17. Regarding the play, a promotion stated that it is “Robert Harling’s story of friendship, resilience and love in a small Southern town.” For tickets, which are $25 for adults and $15 for those under age 18, visit online at www.tltinfo.org, or call (828) 859-2466. 

PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.

PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.

Friday, May 15

ONE LEG UP CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The One Leg Up band will perform acoustic swing and gypsy jazz music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 5-7 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. The husband-wife duo Geriatric Jukebox will strum guitars and sing the hits of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The audience — as always — will be invited to “come sing along and have some fun. There will be cake! Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary.” A food truck and bar will be serving food and drinks, respectively. Admission is free.

DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 CONCERT, 5-9 p.m., Pack Square Park, downtown Asheviille. The opener at 5 p.m. will be Ulisse Rotoli on flamenco guitar, followed around 7 p.m. by La Sonora Carolina, as the headliner in the monthly Asheville Downtown After 5 series. The event’s theme is “Latin Dance Night.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.

THE HOT CLUB OF ASHEVILLE CONCERT, 6:30 p.m., Crush Pad, Marked Tree Vineyard, 623 Deep Gap Road, Flat Rock. The Hot Club of Asheville will perform music that, it says, “honors the traditional gypsy swing in the styles of Django Reinhardt from the 1930s to the 1950s, while infusing the tradition with more modern qualities of jazz expression.”  

SALUDA DEPOT TRAIN TALES PRESENTATION, 7 p.m., Saluda Depot Museum, 32 W Main St, Saluda. The new Saluda Grade Trail Manager Summer Flynn will be the guest speaker in the Saluda Train Tales series. She has served in “roles that have grounded her in the values, needs, and aspirations of the communities the trail will one day connect,” a promotion noted.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. All interested in updated information on the Saluda Grade Trail are invited to attend. Train Tales is a monthly free event, although donations are welcomed.

PAN HARMONIA SPRING CONCERT, 7 p.m., Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Pan Hamonia will perform its spring concert as its season finalé. 

“CINDERELLA” BALLET PERFORMANCE, 7:30 p.m., Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Avenue, downtown Asheville. The Asheville Ballet will perform the ballet “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. May 15 and at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 16. The ballet is set to Prokofiev’s “memorably beautiful music,” a promotion stated. “Boys, girls and adults of all ages will be moved by this exciting, funny, romantic and, above all, magical tale.” Also, the promotion asserted, “Stars of the Asheville Ballet dance principal roles” are Megan Jones Medford “in the challenging, diverse part of Cinderella.” Meanwhile, Marcelo Martinez will dance “the athletic Price Charming.” Among those in the troupe who provided original choreography to the show was Ann Dunn, who, since 1980, has served as the artistic and executive director of the Asheville Ballet, which is billed as “North Carolina’s oldest professional nonprofit ballet company.” For tickets, call the box office at (828) 257-4530, or visit online at https://www.worthamarts.org/events/cinderella-the-ballet/. 

LONESOME RIVER BAND CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The Lonesome River Band will perform in concert. “Lonesome River Band, a pillar of bluegrass music for over four decades, continues to captivate audiences with their signature blend of traditional sounds and modern energy,” a promotion stated. “Known for their chart-topping hits and award-winning performances, the group’s current lineup features the dynamic talents of Adam Miller on mandolin and vocals, alongside founding member and banjo legend Sammy Shelor, fiddle virtuoso Mike Hartgrove, guitarist Jesse Smathers, and bassist Kameron Keller. Their latest album, ‘Heyday,’ showcases fresh songwriting that honors their roots while pushing bluegrass into exciting new directions. With multiple nominations from the International Bluegrass Music Association and chart-topping releases, Lonesome River Band has solidified their status as one of the most influential and enduring acts in the genre. Their music combines heartfelt storytelling, driving rhythms, and intricate instrumentals, creating a sound that resonates deeply with longtime fans and new listeners alike. Whether performing sold-out shows or releasing new material, Lonesome River Band remains a vital force, celebrating bluegrass tradition while embracing its future.” For tickets, which are $45 to $55 for orchestra seats (balcony seats are not available), visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.

PERFORMANCE OF PINK FLOYD’S “THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON,” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The band Randomonium will present its performance of Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” — in its totality. For tickets, which are $32 to $52 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

Saturday, May 16

COMPANY SWING CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Company Swing will perform jazz, Latin, bossa, gypsy and soft pop music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

KENDALL LANFORD CONCERT, 6-9 p.m., Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. Kendall Landford will perform in concert in the season-opener of Greer’s 2026 Tunes in the Park series. Lanford, based in Greer, performs country music. During band breaks, the popular “ Greer Idol” contestants will perform. Also, food and drink vendors will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free. 

UPHONIC CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The band Uphonic will perform alternative rock in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.  

SIGNATURE SERIES CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. Mark and Maggie O’Connor will be featured in a Signature Series concert. For tickets, visit online at www.TryonConcerts.org.  

ELVIS PRESLEY CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newton, Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton, N.C. Stephen Freeman will perform his “Tribute to Elvis” show. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A promotion noted, “Stephen is originally from Thomasville, N.C. He and his wife Bridgette currently reside in Winston-Salem, N.C. He served as a police officer and private investigator for eight years. Stephen’s tribute to Elvis Presley started professionally in 1998 and he has since performed in theaters all over the country, including multiple cruise ship performances.” For tickets, which are $25-$40, visit www.NCAuditorium.com.

LONESOME RIVER BAND CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The Lonesome River Band will perform bluegrass music in concert. For tickets, which are $37-$57 (including fees visit www.WalhallaPAC.com.

Sunday, May 17

ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY PROGRAM, 2:30-4 p.m., 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville. The Ethical Humanist Society will feature an in-person presentation on “Strategic Nonviolence Action” by Daniel O. Snyder, followed by a question-and-answer session. A hybrid Zoom option will also be available. Regarding the program, a promotion stated, “At a time of deep political polarization and democratic strain, this talk explores civil resistance as a practical and effective tool for protecting democracy. Dan will examine how power works, why violence often fails, the research behind the ‘3-4 percent tipping point’ for successful movements and case studies.” Snyder, who holds a PhD, is a teacher, spiritual director and longtime practitioner of strategic nonviolence. All are welcome to attend.

PAN HARMONIA SPRING CONCERT, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, 40 Church Street, downtown Asheville. Pan Hamonia will perform its spring concerts as its season finalé. 

THE SWINGIN’ MEDALLIONS CONCERT, 3 and 7:30 p.m., 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The Swingin’ Medallions, a Greenwood, S.C.-based party band founded in 1962, will perform concerts at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The Swingin’s Medallions are billed as “The Party Band of the South.” A promotion added, “Fans come for the spirited atmosphere, the horn section and, of course, their (1966) mega-hit, ‘Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love).’” For tickets, visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com. 

BLUE RIDGE RINGERS CONCERT, 4 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 77 Church St., Asheville. The Blue Ridge Ringers, a community handbell ensemble will present its spring concert series, “Pop! Go the Handbells,” featuring popular music through the years at venues across the area. 

JEWISH POP-UP MOVIE SCREENING, 4 p.m., Camelot Cinemas, 48 East Antrim Drive, Greenville, S.C. The filn “ADA – My Mother the Architect” will be the next pop-up movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival to premier. “This is a deeply moving portrait of an extraordinary woman directed by her daughter, filmmaker and former architect Yael Melamede,,” a promotion noted. “Ada is a true pioneer who, like many successful working mothers of her time, was forced to make impossible choices. The film explores Ada’s career, her role in forming Israel’s architectural identity and the difficult choices between proessional success and family.”

Monday, May 18

CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION,2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus, N,C. The Western North Carolina Classic Radio Club meets on the third Monday to listen to old-time radio shows that aired during the “Golden-Age” of radio. All are welcome. Admission is free.

BLUE RIDGE RINGERS CONCERT, 4 p.m., Holy Cross EpiscopaL Church, 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. The Blue Ridge Ringers, a community handbell ensemble, will present its spring concert series, “Pop! Go the Handbells,” featuring popular music through the years at venues across the area. 

SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.

BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.

Tuesday, May 19

THE BRUE (OR MOON HUNTER) CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Brue and Moon Hunter bands perform on rotating weeks. 

SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m. The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Suite 1, East Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.

 BROTHERS OF THE HEART CONCERT, 7 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The group Brothers of the Heart will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com 

 JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., Five Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.

Wednesday, May 20

JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam. Admission is free.

SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.

SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.

SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m. 

“GODSPELL” PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., under the tent on Laurel Green, 5th Avenue West and White Pine Drive, Laurel Park. PilgrimQuests’  production of “Godspell” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. May 20-22. Also, the show will be performed at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 23, and at 2:30 p.m. May 24. Regarding the show, a promotion stated, “Completely reimagined for today, experience ‘Godspell’ like you’ve never seen it before... In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging ‘Godspell’ in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater — it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a patch of Carolina ground. Now, more than ever, the world needs its people to seek justice, forgiveness, hope, and love using all available paths.” For tickets, visit online at www.PilgrimQuests.com. 

LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance ­— salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton ­ — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.

Thursday, May 21

LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free.

KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 7 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com 

 PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.

PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.

Friday, May 22

NOT FROM HERE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Not From Here featuring Sandi Grecco will perform jazz, rock and blues music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

Saturday, May 23

FLASHBACK BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Flashback will perform 1980s rock music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

VINYL JUNKIES CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The Vinyl Junkies band will perform pop music in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free. 

THE SPINNERS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, S.C. The Spinners, an iconic classic soul music band that became one of the defining voices of the Philadelphia soul era of the 1970s, will perform in concert. Among the group’s hits were “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love?,” “Then Came You” and “The Rubberband Man.” A promotion added, “Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, The Spinners’ legacy lives on through a new generation of performers who honor the group’s signature choreography, soaring harmonies, and enduring spirit, continuing to captivate audiences around the world.” For tickets, visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com. 

Sunday, May 24

GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 4-6 p.m., Johnson’s Legacy Vineyard, 33 Fred Orr Drive, Hendersonville. The husband-wife duo Geriatric Jukebox will strum guitars and sing the hits of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The audience — as always — will be invited to “come sing along and have some fun.” A promotion added, “Fingers crossed we’ll be out on their beautiful patio.  They offer a selection of their own wine and also serve soda, beer, and cider. There is no food truck, but they have cheese and charcuterie ingredients. You can also bring your own.” Admission is free.

FREEPORT JAZZ CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Freeport Jazz will perform “smooth jazz” music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

Monday, May 25

SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will host a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.

BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.

Tuesday, May 26

HENDERSONVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS RECEPTION, 5 p.m., Honeysuckle Holler, 101 E. Allen St., Suite 101, Hendersonville. The city’s Historic Preservation Month will conclude with the Historic Preservation Awards Reception. “The event is open to everyone and will celebrate this year’s award recipients, as well as the many individuals, organizations and businesses that have supported historic preservation in Hendersonville over the past year,” a City of Hendersonville press release stated. An RSVP is required to attend by visiting online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preservation-awards-reception-tickets-1987561219110?aff=oddtdtcreator.  

THE BRUE (OR MOON HUNTER) CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Brue and Moon Hunter bands perform on rotating weeks. 

SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m. The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Suite 1, East Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will host its weekly shag dance to Carolina beach music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.

 JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., Five Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.

Wednesday, May 27

HENDERSONVILLE HOUSING SUMMIT, 5:30-7 p.m., auditorium, Hendersonville High School, 1 Bearcat Boulevard, Hendersonville. The City of Hendersonville is inviting the community to attend — and participate in — the 2026 Hendersonville Housing Summit. Admission is free.  

JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ JAM, 6-8 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night is held every Wednesday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the  audience in a jazz jam. Admission is free. 

SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.

SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.

SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m. 

LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance ­— salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton ­ — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.

Thursday, May 28

LIVE MUSIC, 6:30 p.m., The Community Tap TR, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest, S.C. Free live music is offered every Thursday. Admission is free. 

PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.

PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.

Friday, May 29

FWUIT CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The band Fwuit will perform “pop” music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

MAC ARNOLD & PLATE FULL O’ BLUES CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The band Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues will open Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, a city’s weekly summer outdoor concert series. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free. 

DAVID GRIER CONCERT, 6:30 p.m., Crush Pad, Marked Tree Vineyard, 623 Deep Gap Road, Flat Rock. David Grier — known for his distinct flat-picking style on the guitar — will perform bluegrass songs.  

Beach Boys Tribute SHOW, 7:30 p.m.,Walhalla Performing Arts Center 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The band Sail On will perform a musical salute to the Beach Boys. For tickets, which are $37 to $57 (incluing fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.

Saturday, May 30

FIRECRACKER JAZZ BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Firecracker Jazz Band will perform Dixieland jazz music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

RANDOMONIUM CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The Randomonium band will perform 1980s pop music in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.  

Sunday, May 31

POETRY/MUSICAL CONCERT, 12:45 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, 2 Science of Mind Way, Asheville. “UBUNTU! A Poetry & Musical Celebration: ‘I Am Because We Are’” will be performed. The show is billed as “an uplifting hour-long performance of soaring poetry and healing music celebrating our shared humanity. Inspired by the philosophy of Ubuntu — ‘I am because we are’ — the program reflects on our interconnectedness and shared responsibility for one another.The “suggested admission” price is $20 — “or pay what you wish,” according to the CfSL, which describes itself as being part of a “global New Thought spiritual community promoting a practical philosophy called ‘Science of Mind.’”  

GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Appalachian  Ridge Artisan Cidery, 731 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville. The husband-wife duo Geriatric Jukebox will strum guitars and sing the hits of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The audience — as always — will be invited to “come sing along and have some fun.” A promotion added, “If it’s nice we will meet you on the deck where you can enjoy the beautiful views. Feel free to bring your own food. Make it a party.” Admission is free.

Thursday, June 4

“ZOOTOPIA 2” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, starting “around” 7 p.m., amphitheater, Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. Greer’s 2026 Moonlight Movies series will begin with a screening of “Zootopia 2.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free. 

Friday, June 5

THE CATALINAS CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Catalinas, an iconic Carolina beach music band, will perform in Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, a weekly outdoor concert series. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free. 

STORMY WEATHER QUARTET CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Stormy Weather Quartet will perform “light jazz, pop and ragtime” music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

Saturday, June 6

CLAY LUNSFORD BAND CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., bandstand and village green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, One Lodge Street, Asheville. The Clay Lunsford Band will perform Amricana music in the Live Music at the Bandstand series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free to Biltmore hotel guests, those with day-passes and annual passholders. 

CRUTCH CONCERT, 7-9 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, S.C. The band Crutch will perform in the 2026 Music in the Park series. Crutch is billed as “an alt-country/Southern rock band based in Greenville, SC, known for high-energy live shows and a blend of gritty storytelling, influenced by artists like Whiskey Myers and The Red Clay Strays.” Food trucks will begin serving food and drinks at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free. 

Friday, June 12

THE TAMS CONCERT, 6:30-9 p.m., amphitheater, Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. The Tams, an iconic Carolina beach music band, will perform in Mauldin’s 2026 Amp’d Up Fridays, a weekly outdoor concert series. Food and drink trucks will be serving on site. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets, Admission is free. 

Saturday, June 20

CHICAGO TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The tribute band Chi-Town Transit Authority will perform a musical salute to the band Chicago. Regarding the show, a promotion stated, “Chi-Town Transit Authority is an eight-piece Chicago tribute band based out of Atlanta, Ga. Established in 2017 and dedicated to reproducing the ‘Chicago’ concert experience. Chi-Town features a tight horn and woodwinds section, which are combined with dynamic vocals and harmonies to fill the stage with the spectacular sounds of the legendary band, Chicago. Chi-Town performs all of the familiar hits and famous songs covering over 4 decades of music.” For tickets, which are $42-$62 (including fees visit www.WalhallaPAC.com.