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Wednesday, March 18
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 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 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.
THE SAM GRISMAN PROJECT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry, S.C. The Sam Grisman Project will perform in concert. A promotion added, “Sam Grisman, raised in the vibrant musical environment of Mill Valley, Calif., grew up surrounded by acoustic music legends, such as Doc Watson, Jerry Garcia, John Hartford, Mike Seeger and Tony Rice. Inspired by these early experiences, he formed the Sam Grisman Project to honor the music that shaped him and to create a collective space where both performers and audiences can celebrate and explore the rich legacy of American acoustic music.” For tickets, which are $80-$90 for orchestra seats or $70-$80 for balcony seats, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.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, March 19
STREETING SEPTEMBER CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The group Streeting September will perform music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. Streeting September is billed as a five-piece variety rock band performing 1970s to 2000s rock music, featuring “high-energy, versatility and haunting harmonies.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
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, March 20
GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 5-7 p.m., J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville. Geriatric Jukebox, a local husband-wife duo who sing and strum acoustic guitars, will perform in concert. The duo’s show, which is billed as emphasizing “fun,” features pop music’s “golden era,” including the hits of the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s — “and beyond.” The audience is invited to sing along. Admission is free.
TOMMY PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The Breakers, billed as “the country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band,” will perform a a show “dedicated to preserving the spirit and sound of one of rock’s most talented artists. A promotion added, “Formed to give fans a genuine live experience, the Breakers are known for capturig the true emotional core and musical essence of Tommy Petty & the Heartbreakers, without relying on impersonation or gimmicks. For tickets, which are $30-$40, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
QUIET RIOT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. The heavy metal group Quiet Riot will perform in concert. For tickets, which are $50-$60, visit www.NCAuditorium.com.
TRIO BOHEMO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, North Asheville. The Trio Bohémo will perform in the Asheville Chamber Music Series.
Saturday, March 21
“THE FOUNDING OF GREER S.C.” PRESENTATION, 1 p.m., Historic Greer Depot, 300 Randall St., Greer, S.C. The City of Greer will continue its year-long Greer150 sesquicentennial celebration with an address on “The Founding of Greer” by Greer Heritage Museum Director David Lovegrove. Specifically, Lovegrove’s program is touted as telling “the tumultuous story of Greer’s earliest days.” The presentation also is billed as “a dedicated historical program focusing on the early days and the specific founding of the city in 1876.” The town was incorporated as “Greer’s Station” and later “Greer’s.” The “s” was dropped from common usage by the early 1900s to “Greer.” For tickets, which are free-but-limited (and required), visit online at www.GreerHeritage.app.neoncrm.com.
“NIGHTIN GALE” CONCERT, 2 and 8 p.m., First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak Street, downtown Asheville. The Asheville Symphony Masterworks 5 “Nightin Gale” concert, starring Isabel Leonard, will be held. A promotion stated, “Grammy-winning vocalist Isabel Leonard showcases the glittering facets of the human voice with Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915,” and works by Bernstein, Bizet, de Falla, Frank and others. For tickets, visit online at www.AshevilleSymphony.org.
TRIBUTE TO 1970s’ MUSIC CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The Troubador Project will perform a musical salute to the rock music of the 1970s. As for the show, a promotion stated, “The Troubadour Project faithfully recreates all the sounds, vibe and essence of the most iconic rock bands from the 1970s, delivered by world-class musicians and vocalists. From Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Eagles, Wings, Heart... to Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and ELO, these ARE the artists that created the soundtrack of our lives....” For tickets, which are $42-$69 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
QUIET RIOT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, Newton, N.C. The iconic heavy-metal group Quiet Riot will perform in concert. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, which are $50-$60, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com.
Sunday, March 22
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ SUNDAYS, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam.
Monday, March 23
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Conference Hall, Blue Ridge Community College, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock.As behavioral health needs continue to grow across Western North Carolina, the Henderson County Department of Public Health will host the 2026 Behavioral Health Conference.
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-guitar.
Tuesday, March 24
GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 4-6 p.m., Johnson’s Legacy Vineyard, 33 Fred Orr Drive, Hendersonville. The husband-wife musical duo Geriatric Jukebox, which strums guitars and sings, performs the hits of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, with the audience invited to sing along. Admission is free.
SOUTHEASTERN WINTER APPLE SCHOOL SOCIAL EVENT, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Justus Orchard Taproom, 267 Garren Road, Hendersonville. In addition to giving apple-growers an opportunity to socialize, the event — postponed from February because of inclement weather. Another feature is an onsite food truck for meals and the taproom for drinks in a heated space. The Justus Orchard Taproom is a fifth-generation, family-owned facility that offers hard apple cider, craft beer and wine. While the farm and bakery are typically closed for the winter season, the taproom remains available for scheduled events, such as the Winter Apple School social.
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
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, March 25
LEADERSHIP ASHEVILLE FORUM, 11:30 a.m., Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road, North Asheville. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the forum beginning at noon. The program will examine the impact of the city’s “Gilded Age” during a luncheon meeting of Leadership Asheville. A promotion said two local experts (Kevin Frazier and Todd Gragg) will talk about how “Asheville’s tumultous Twenties (1920s) still shape the city... The 1920s marked a period of extraordinary development that made the city the second largest in the state — until 15 banks collapsed on Nov. 30, 1930.” Frazier is executive director of Western Carolina University program in Asheville, a former UNC Ashevllle history professor and author of “Legendary Locals of Asheville.” He owns Well Played Board Games Café, and Dobra Tea. Gragg owns Todd Gragg Consulting, LLC, and Branding System PRO, a marketing firm. An Ashevile native, historian and filmmaker, his documentary “Black in Asheville” explores the injustices of urban renewal in the 1960s. Reservations, which are required, will be accepting through March 18 by visiting www.LeadershipAshevilleForum.com. Admission is $30 for LAF members and $40 for nonmembers.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 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 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.
SOUTHEASTERN WINTER APPLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, 7:30-8:15 a.m., Technical Development Center, Blue Ridge Community College, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock. The 2026 SE Winter Apple School, postponed from February because of inclement weather, will begin with registration from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m., followed by programs throughout the day. In a statement on its website, the NCAGA noted that the Winter Apple School is “a program by the growers and for the growers, and has been in existence since April 1964. NCAGA gives growers a voice in the protection and advancement of the apple industry, providing education, information, support, advice and fellowship. NCAGA is governed by an all-volunteer board of apple growers and industry advisors and funding for NCAGA comes from an annual assessment North Carolina Apple Growers have voted “yes” to levy upon themselves since the middle of the 20th century.” For program details, visit online at www.BlueRidgeAppleGrowers.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, March 26
CRIMSON MOON CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The Hendersonville, N.C.-based group Crimson Moon will perform classic rock music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
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, March 27
BOOTS -N- BLUES SHOW, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The Visiting Artists presentation Boots -N- Blues will be performed at 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 27-29. A promotion added, “Boots & Blues unites two legends of the blues with a powerhouse voice from country music’s new generation for one unforgettable weekend of rhythm, soul and Southern grace. Mac Arnold is a living link to the golden age of Chicago blues. His first band featured James Brown on piano, and his bass grooves powered Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and B.B. King. He’s joined by Texas blues icon Anson Funderburgh, alongside Outlaw Country Artist of the Year, Blake Ellege. Together, they remind us why the Blues and Country endure. Three icons, two genres, one unforgettable concert.” For tickets, which begin at $48, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 5-7 p.m., Root Cause Farm, 26 Joe Jenkins Road, Fairview. The Fairview Farm Fridays concert series, billed as a “family-friendly event,” will be launched with the Old Charlotte Highwaymen band performing, followed by the Root Diggers Union. The OCH is billed as performing old-time Appalachian music from a Fairview-based family led by John Templeton, featuring local, school-age talent. The RDU is touted as a lively rock and Americana party band featuring Fairview’s own Adam Sacora of The Late Shifters. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Food and drink vendors will be on-site. The series will be held on the last Friday of each month. Admission is free.
Saturday, March 28
HENDERSON COUNTY GOP CONVENTION, 10 a.m., Apple Valley Middle School, 43 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville. The Henderson County GOP Convention will be held featuring NCGOP Vice Chair Gay Dillard. The convention chair wlll be N.C Senator Tim Moffitt. Preregistration deadline will be from 11 a.m. to noon. The precinct meetings will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in the cafeteria. Lunch will be from noon to 1 p.m. A boxed lunch from Chick-Fil-A or Honey-Baked Ham will be available for $10. The formal convention will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Preregistration cost, for which the deadline March 27, is $15, while registration at the door is $20. To register, visit online at www.HendersonCountyNCGOP.org.
GREER’S GOLDEN DAYS OF LOCAL A.M. RADIO PRESENTATION, 4-5 p.m., Historic Greer Depot, 300 Randall St., Suite D, Greer, S.C. Recalling “the golden days” of local AM radio in Greer will be Paul Lindsey and Drew Hines. Lindsey formerly worked for Greer radio station WCKI-AM (which had a Southern Gospel music format) as an announcer in the 1980s and ‘90s. Lindsey. Hines, who later became a minister and now writes a column for all three editions of the Daily Planet (Asheville, Hendersonville and Upstate S.C.) and the Tryon Daily Bulletin, worked for WEAB-AM in Greer from 1976 to 1978 as an announcer and advertising salesman. (After his years at WEAB, Hines also worked briefly at WSPA-AM in Spartanburg in advertising sales.) All are invited. Admission is free.
Saturday, March 28
EMILY ANN ROBERTS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. Emily Ann Roberts, billed as a “rising star” in country music, will perform in concert. For tickets, which are $20-$30, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
A SALUTE TO CONWAY TWITTY AND LORETTA LYNN CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. A musical salute to the late country music greats Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn will be presented by their grandchildren, respectively, Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn. A promotion added, “There’s never been a more dynamic country music duo than Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn! Now, the torch has been passed to the next generation... Tayla Lynn & Tre Twitty. The duo credits their show’s popularity to the timeless songs of Conway and Loretta, duets like ‘After the Fire Is Gone’ and ‘You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly’ are all in the set, along with Conway and Loretta solo hits like ‘Hello, Darlin’’ and ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter.’ It’s a must-see show with Tayla and Tre delivering their iconic grandparents super hits! Along with stories behind the songs, Tayla will bring on the laughs and sometimes the tears with her stories about traveling on the road with her Memaw, and how Loretta was inspired to pencil those words from her heart onto a yellow legal pad and spin them into country gold. Tre Twitty is Conway’s grandson and with his smooth style and delivery you’ll feel that his Poppy is right back on that stage! There’s a moment right at the very beginning of any Twitty & Lynn show that affords country music fans the chance to look back in time. Just after the band has played the signature intro to “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn shoot each other a glance that summons the electrifying chemistry of their grandparents: Tre is the grandson of Conway Twitty, Tayla is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn. Audiences can’t believe their eyes. From that moment, for the next 90 minutes, they’re in the presence of living country music history. But Tre Twitty & Tayla Lynn aren’t impersonators. Tre doesn’t groom ‘70s sideburns and perm his hair; Tayla doesn’t mimic her grandmother’s mannerisms. Rather, they are onstage celebrating country music, the lost art of duet singing, and the two beloved icons they refer to as ‘Poppy’ and ‘Memaw.’ Tre and Tayla are busy forging their own artistic identities, too.” For tickets, which are $60-$70 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Sunday, March 29
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ SUNDAYS, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery, 55 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Asheville. Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Sundays event is held every Sunday. DeCristofaro performs on the stage with his band, joined by occasional instrumentalists or vocalists from the audience in a jazz jam.
GERIATRIC JUKEBOX CONCERT, 4-6 p.m., Johnson’s Legacy Vineyard, 33 Fred Orr Drive, Hendersonville. Geriatric Jukebox, a local husband-wife duo who sing and strum acoustic guitars, will perform in concert. The duo’s show, which is billed as emphasizing “fun,” features pop music’s “golden era,” including the hits of the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s — “and beyond.” The audience is invited to sing along. Admission is free.
Monday, March 30
“REIMAGINING OWEN PARK” COMMUNITY MEETING, 6-8 p.m., gymnasium, Charles D. Owen Middle School, 730 Old U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa. A “Reimagining Owen Park” community meeting will be co-hosted by Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance and the Buncombe County Parks and Recreation.
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-guitar.
Tuesday, March 31
THE BRUE CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The BRUE will perform.
JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Thursday, April 2
PICKENS CREEK BAND CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The Pickens Creek Band will perform a mix of country, bluegrass and Southern rock music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. A promotion added, “The seven-piece group is known for its energetic live performances, featuring original music and covers of classic tunes like ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ and ‘Orange Blossom Special.’” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Saturday, April 4
DURAN DURAN TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla, S.C. The Reflex — A Tribute to Duran Duran will perform a musical salute to the iconic 1980s’ group. For tickets, which are $32-$52 (including fees), visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Thursday, April 9
JAMES RADFORD BAND CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The Chesnee, S.C.-based James Radford Band will perform a mix of country, bluegrass and Southern rock music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. A promotion added, “The group is known for playing a variety of music that often includes fiddles and, according to a Facebook video, blues and gospel elements.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Friday, April 10
THE DOORS TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. In a visiting artist presentation, The Ultimate Doors will perform a musical salute to The Doors. Shows also will be offered at 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 11 an at 2 p.m. April 12. Regarding the show, the Playhouse stated, “Get ready to break on through — The Ultimate Doors are here to light your fire. With vintage sound, hypnotic keys and that unmistakable (Jim) Morrison magic, this tribute captures the heat, the poetry and the beautiful chaos that made The Doors a legend. It’s ‘L.A. Woman’ meets ‘Riders on the Storm,’ wild and utterly magnetic. Every note shimmers with the same dark glamour and reckless spirit that once set the Sunset Strip ablaze. So come on, baby, and feel it for yourself, The Ultimate Doors bring the mystery, the mayhem and the music that still burns bright.” For tickets, which begin at $48, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
Saturday, April 11
SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE, noon-5 p.m., church parking lot (across Melrose Avenue from the church), The Congregational Church, UCC, 210 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. The Gardening for Life Project’s Annual Spring Native Plant Sale will be held, rain or shine.
DAILEY & VINCENT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. Grand Ole Opry members Daily & Vincent will perform in concert. For tickets, which are $30-$40, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
Monday, April 13
PIANO CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. Pianist Inon Barnatan will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.TryonConcerts.org.
Thursday, April 16
NIGHT OWLS CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The Night Owls band will perform music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. A promotion added, “The Night Owls play a mix of ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, yacht rock and soul. They are known for performing both well-known hits and deep cuts with a focus on smooth, high-energy and danceable tunes.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Friday, April 17
DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 CONCERT, 5-9 p.m., Pack Square Park, downtown Asheviille. The opener at 5 p.m. will be Hillclimber and Friends, followed around 7 p.m. with Sam Burchfield as the headliner in the season-opener of Asheville’s Downtown After 5 series. The event’s theme is “Stomp & Holler Night.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
THE BEATLES TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The band 1964: The Tribute will perform a musical tribute to the Beatles music from the early 1960s. For tickets, which are $30-$40, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
Saturday, April 18
EARL SCRUGGS TRIBUTE CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., auditorium, Crest High School, 800 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby. The Earl Scruggs Center will present a high-energy, star-studded benefit concert honoring the life, legacy and music of Earl Scruggs. A promotion added, “Join us for an unforgettable night of bluegrass as Rhonda Vincent & The Rage headline the 2026 Remembering Earl concert — bringing powerhouse performances, world-class musicianship, and heartfelt tradition to the stage.” For tickets, which are $53.25 (with fees), visit online at www.EarlScruggsCenter.org.
Sunday, April 19
BOB DYLAN CONCERT, 8 p.m., Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Harrah’s Cherokee Center. 87 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. The critically acclaimed folk-rock music icon Bob Dylan will perform in concert as he brings his “Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour” to the city. The concert will feature performances from Dylan’s 2020 “Rough and Rowdy Ways” studio release (his 39th) and his first original songs since 2012’s “The Tempest.” Dylan’s other regional tour dates include stops in Spartanburg, S.C. (8 p.m. April 20 in Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium), and Knoxville, Tenn. (8 p.m. April 14 in the Knoxville Civic Auditorium). Dylan, 84, last performed in Asheville in 2024. He has frequently been booked in the so-called “Paris of the South” through the years, including a rare 2004 club show in the Orange Peel venue at 101 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Ashville.
Monday, April 20
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.
Thursday, April 23
SALUDA GRADE TRAIL SPRING FORUM, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Polk County High School, 1681 N.C. 108, Columbus, N.C. The project team for the Saluda Grade Trail project will host a gathering of local residents, business-owners and community leaders to discuss shared values, opportunities and priorities as the 31.5-mile rail-trail project move forward. End-to-end, the trail would connect Inman, S.C. (to the south), to Zirconia, N.C. (to the north). Also connected between Inman and Zirconia from south to north would be Campobello, S.C., Landrum, S.C., Tryon, N.C. and Saluda, N.C. “The Saluda Grade Trail will once again connect communities across the Carolinas and bring new life to this iconic rail corridor,” Kristin Cozza of Conserving Carolina noted recently. “Your input will help shape a trail that reflects the community’s priorities for recreation, eonomic development and a renewed sense of place.” When complete, the SGT will honor the legacy of the historic railroad while creatiing a continuous, multi-use corridor for walking, biking and outdoor recreation. The SGT will link to other major trail systems, including the Daniel Morgan Trail System, the Palmetto Trail and Ecusta Trail, offering more than 65 miles of connected pathways for residents and visitors alike.
MEN -N- MOTION CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The band Men -N- Motion will perform music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. A promotion added, “Men -N- Motion plays high-energy dance music covering funk, R&B, rock, pop, and blues hits from the 1970s through today. The East Coast band is known for its versatility and keeping dance floors active.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Thursday, April 30
RHYTHM JAB CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., outdoor stage, Wild Ace Pizza, 103 Depot St., downtown Greer, S.C. The Greer-based band Rhythm Jab will perform music for listening and/or dancing in WAP’s spring concert series. A promotion added, “Rhythm Jab plays a high-energy mix of Motown, rock ‘n’ roll, and pop funk. Their performances are described as a dance party, featuring a variety of dance-oriented, upbeat music.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
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