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• 4118 Kitchen & Bar (Highlands) will host live music 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. Free and open to the public. 828.526.5002 or 4118kitchenbar.toast.site.

• Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library (Cashiers) will host “Community Jam Sessions” from 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Informal jamming. All skill levels are welcome. Free and open to the public. 828.743.0215 / fontanalib.org/cashiers.

Altered Frequencies (Franklin) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.342.8014 or alteredfrequencies.net.

• American Legion Post 47 (Waynesville) will host an “Open Mic” 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Free and open to the public. 828.456.8691.

• Angry Elk Brewing (Whittier) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows are free and open to the public. 828.497.1015 or facebook.com/angryelkbrewingco.

• Bascom Center for Visual Arts (Highlands) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.526.4949 / thebascom.org.

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• Balsam Falls Brewing (Sylva) will host an open mic from 8-10 p.m. every Thursday. Free and open to the public. 828.631.1987 or balsamfallsbrewing.com.

• Balsam Mountain Inn (Balsam) will host “Picking on the Porch” (open community jam) 6 p.m. Tuesdays, “Trivia Night” 7 p.m. Wednesdays and a special “dinner and a show” with Anya Hinkle & Libby Weitnauer (Americana/folk) 6 p.m. April 17 (tickets are now available).828.283.0145 / thebalsammountaininn.com.

• Bevel Bar (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. For more information, call 828.246.0996, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to bevelbar.com.

• Blue Ridge Beer Hub (Waynesville) will host “Music Bingo Night” 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, The Blue Mountaineers (Americana/bluegrass) Thursdays and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, go to blueridgebeerhub.com.

• Blue Stage (Andrews) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.361.2534 / thebluestage.com.

• Boojum Brewing (Waynesville) will host “Karaoke Night” 9 p.m. Wednesdays, “Trivia” 7 p.m. Thursdays, “Open Jam” 10 p.m. Thursdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows are located in The Gem downstairs taproom and begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.246.0350 or boojumbrewing.com.

• Breadheads Tiki Shak (Sylva) will host “Tiki Trivia” at 7 p.m. every first Thursday of the month and a special “Brunch Show” with Marshall Ballew (singer-songwriter) 1 p.m. May 30. breadheadstikishak.com.

• Bryson City Brewing (Bryson City) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0085 / brysoncitybrewing.com.

• Cataloochee Ranch (Maggie Valley) will host Marc & Anita Pruitt (Americana/bluegrass) May 27, Darren Nicholson Band (Americana/bluegrass) June 3 and A. Lee Edwards (indie/folk) June 7. All shows begin at 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Admission is $25 per person. For tickets and reservations, go to cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-events/live-music.

• Classic Wineseller(Waynesville) will host Bob Zullo (guitar/vocals) 6 p.m. June 5. Reservations highly recommended ($10 cover). The kitchen and wine bar open at 4 p.m.828.452.6000 or classicwineseller.com.

• Concerts On The Creek (Sylva) will host TLQ+2 (rock/oldies) May 29 and The V8s (rock/soul) June 5. All shows are at Bridge Park and begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are free, but donations are encouraged. 828.586.2155 / mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek.

• Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center (Franklin) will host "Open Mic” at 6 p.m. every second Friday of the month and and Paper Wings (Americana) 5 p.m. June 27 ($15 adults, $7.50 kids).828.369.4080 / coweeschool.org/music.

• Currahee Brewing (Franklin) will host “Team Trivia” Mondays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.634.0078 or curraheebrew.com.

• Farm At Old Edwards (Highlands) will host the “Orchard Sessions” with Andrew Wooten (Americana/alt-country) June 17. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $50 per person, with discounts rates available for hotel guests and members. 866.526.8008 / oldedwardshospitality.com/orchardsessions.

• Folkmoot Friendship Center (Waynesville) will host “World Drum Classes” every Friday at 2:30 p.m. (adults) and 4 p.m. (family friendly, all ages), “Waynesville Acoustic Guitar Group” 2-4 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday of the month (free and open to the public) and semi-regular live music on the weekends.828.452.2997 / folkmoot.org.

• Friday Night Live Concert Series (Highlands) will host Andrew Wakefield & Friends (Americana/folk) May 29 and Johnny Webb Band (country/rock) June 5. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org.

• Fontana Village Resort Wildwood Grill will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 800.849.2258 or fontanavillage.com.

• Frog Level Brewing (Waynesville) will host “Jazz On The Level” 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kevin Dolan & Paul Koptak (Americana) 5:30 p.m. May 27, PhunXue May 29, Highway Companions May 30 and Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs (Americana) 3 p.m. May 31. Free and open to the public. 828.454.5664 or froglevelbrewing.com.

• Frog Quarters (Franklin) will host live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Burningtown Bluegrass Gospel Band March 28. Free and open to the public. Located at 573 East Main St. littletennessee.org or 828.369.8488.

• Gathering Room (Waynesville) will host an “Open Acoustic Jam” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the last Friday of every month. All welcome to play or listen. 828.558.1333 / thegatheringroom828.com.

• Groovin’ on the Green (Cashiers) will host Dylan Armour May 29. Shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. villagegreencashiersnc.com/concerts .

• Happ’s Place (Glenville) will host will host “Karaoke” with Doug Ramsey Mondays, Blue Jazz (blues/jazz) May 29, James Gang May 30, Zac Kellum June 5 and Rock Holler June 6. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.742.5700 / happsplace.com.

• Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (Cherokee) will host Jodeci (R&B/soul) 9 p.m. May 29. caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee.

• High Country Wine & Provisions (Highlands) will host will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.482.4502 / highcountrywineandprovisions.com.

• High Dive (Highlands) will host "Trivia” 7 p.m. on Thursdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. highlandsdive.com or 828.526.2200.

• Highlander Mountain House (Highlands) will host will host “Blues & Brews” with Scott Low 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Zorki (singer-songwriter) 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, “Bluegrass Brunch” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, the “Salon Series” on select dates and “Bear Shadow After Party” with Jeremy Ivey (Americana/indie-folk) 9:30 p.m. May 30 (free). For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to highlandermountainhouse.com.

• Highlands Performing Arts Center will host The Texas Tenors (pop/classical) 7:30 p.m. May 30. 828.526.9047 / highlandsperformingarts.com.

• Highlands Smokehouse (Highlands) will host live music from 1-3 p.m. Sundays. 828.526.3554 / highlandsmokehouse.com.

• Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will host “Monday Night Trivia” every week, “Open Mic w/Phil” Wednesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows and events begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. innovation-brewing.com.

• Innovation Station (Dillsboro) will host “Music Bingo” on Wednesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All events begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. innovation-brewing.com.

• John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown) will host a “Community Jam” 7 p.m. on Thursdays (at the nearby Crown Restaurant) and semi-regular live music throughout the week on its campus. folkschool.org.

• J.R. Chophouse (Franklin) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.369.3663 / jrchophouse.com.

• Junction Pub (Sylva) will host “Open Jam” on Sundays, “Marg Monday Karaoke” on Mondays, “Trivia” on Tuesdays, “Open Mic” on Thursdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends.All events are free and begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.370.2090 / facebook.com/jctpub.

• Lands Creek Log Cabins (Bryson City) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.488.9793 / landscreeklodge.com.

• Las Barricas (Franklin) will host C-Square Band 11 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Free and open to the public. 828.349.4484 / lasbarricasmexicanrestaurant.com.

• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) will host “Board Game Night” 5 p.m. Mondays, “Music Bingo” 7 p.m. Tuesdays, “Trivia Night” 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, “Open Mic Night” 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, “Karaoke” March 27 and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.com.

• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva) will host “Music Bingo” 7 p.m. Mondays, “Trivia Night” 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, “Old Time Jam” 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Tim Akins (classic rock) May 29.All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.com.

• Legends Sports Bar and Grill (Maggie Valley) will host Blue Mountaineers (Americana/bluegrass) 5-7 p.m. Mondays, “Open Mic Night” 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Karaoke Thursdays (6 p.m.) and Saturdays (7 p.m.), with live music each Friday (8 p.m.). Free and open to the public. 828.944.0403 or facebook.com/legendssportsgrillmaggievalley.

• Listening Room (Franklin) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Suggested donation $20 (no one turned away). Located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

• Macon County Public Library (Franklin) will host The Vagabonds (Americana) at 2 p.m. the first and third Monday, a “Song Circle” open jam from 3-6 p.m. the first Tuesday each month. Free and open to the public. 828.524.3600 or fontanalib.org.

• Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will host a “Community Music Jam” at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public. All musicians and music lovers are welcome. 828.488.3030 or fontanalib.org

• Meadowlark Motel (Maggie Valley) will hostRich Manz Trio (acoustic/oldies) Feb. 21 and “Grateful Dead Tribute” Feb. 26. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to meadowlarkmotel.com or 828.926.1717.

• Mountain Layers Brewing (Bryson City) will host an “Open Mic with Frank Lee” every Thursday, Bird In Hand (Americana/indie-folk) May 29 and Shane Meade (indie/soul) May 30. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0115 or mountainlayersbrewingcompany.com.

• Nantahala Outdoor Center (Nantahala Gorge) will host “Music Bingo” 5 p.m. May 28 (at Big Wesser), Tuck-aseegee 5 p.m. May 29, Laura Thurston 1 p.m. May 30, Rudy’s Bluegrass Revue 5 p.m. May 30, Andy Ferrell 2 p.m. May 31, “Music Bingo” 5 p.m. June 4 (at Big Wesser), Phibian 5 p.m. June 5, Dick Dickerson 1 pm. June 6, Beer & Loathing 5 p.m. June 6 and “Blues With Blue” 2 p.m. June 7.Free and open to the public. 828.785.5082 / noc.com.

• Old Edwards Inn (Highlands) will host live music in the Hummingbird Lounge at 5:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Free and open to the public. 866.526.8008 / oldedwardshospitality.com .

• Orchard Coffee (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.246.9264 / orchardcoffeeroasters.com.

• Otto Community Center (Otto) will host “Music Nights” with James Thompson from 4-6 p.m. first and third Friday of the month. Free and open to the public. 770.335.0967 / go2ottonc.com.

• Peacock Performing Arts Center (Hayesville) will host “Johnny Folsom 4” (Johnny Cash tribute) May 30 and Tell Me Lies (Fleetwood Mac tribute) June 6.For tickets, 828.389.ARTS / thepeacocknc.org.

• Pickin’ In The Park (Canton) will host Red Bird Roots Band (Americana) and Southern Appalachian Cloggers 6 p.m. June 5. Free and open to the public.

• Pickin’ On The Square (Franklin) will host Jason Passmore (country/southern rock) June 13. Free and open to the public. franklinnc.com/pickin-on-the-square.html.

• Pinnacle Relief CBD Wellness Lounge (Sylva) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.508.3018 / facebook.com/pinnaclerelief.

• Pub 319 (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.456.3040 / pub319socialhouse.com.

• Quirky Birds Treehouse & Bistro (Dillsboro) will host Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.586.1717 or facebook.com/quirkybirdstreehouse.

• Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub (Franklin) will host “Karaoke” 7 p.m. Wednesdays, “Trivia Night” 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, “Open Mic” 6:30 p.m. Fridays, R.A. Nightingale (singer-songwriter) March 28 and Jason Rogers (singer-songwriter) 6:30 p.m. March 31. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.369.6796 / facebook.com/rathskellercoffeebarandpub.

• Salty Dog’s Seafood & Grill (Maggie Valley) will host Bridget Gossett (singer-songwriter) May 29, Ginny McAfee (singer-songwriter) May 30, “Music Bingo” June 2, Rene Russell (singer-songwriter) June 5 and Trisha Ann (singer-songwriter) June 6.All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.926.9105 / facebook.com/saltydogs2005.

• Santé Wine Bar (Sylva) will host semi-regular live music on Sundays. All shows begin at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.631.3075 / facebook.com/thewinebarandcellar.

• Satulah Mountain Brewing (Highlands) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.482.9794 or satulahmountainbrewing.com.

• Saturdays On Pine Concert Series (Highlands) will host Snap (funk/pop) May 30 and The American Flyers June 6.All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org.

• Scotsman (Waynesville) will host “Open Mic” first Wednesday of every month, Tim Akins (classic rock) May 28, Celtic Road 4 p.m. (Celtic/world) May 30, Laurel River Connection (Americana/rock) May 30 and Holler & Crow (Celtic/folk) 3 p.m. May 31. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.246.6292 / scotsmanpublic.com.

• Slanted Window Tasting Station (Franklin) will host Adam & Joe (Americana) 6 p.m. May 29, Alton Lane Band (classic rock/country gold) 5 p.m. May 30, Ray Ferrara (singer-songwriter) 4 p.m. May 31, Harvest String Duo (Americana) 6 p.m. June 5 and Diana Nouveau (singer-songwriter) 4 p.m. June 7.828.276.9463 / slantedwindow.com.

• SlopeSide Tavern (Sapphire) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.743.8655 / slopesidetavern.com.

• Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (Franklin) will host Gretchen Wilson (country/rock) 7:30 p.m. May 29 and Dailey & Vincent (Americana/bluegrass) 7:30 p.m. June 4. Tickets now available, with seating upgrades offered.866.273.4615 / smokymountainarts.com.

• Smoky Mountain Dog Bar (Waynesville) will host “Open Mic Night” 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Free and open to the public. 828.246.0726 / smokymountaindogbakery.com

• Southern Porch (Canton) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.492.8009 or southern-porch.com.

• Stecoah Valley Center (Robbinsville) will host a Community Jam 5:30-7:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month and semi-regular live music on the weekends.828.479.3364 / stecoahvalleycenter.com.

• Stubborn Bull (Highlands) will host semi-regular “Live Music Mondays” with Mowgli Giannitti (singer-songwriter) June 1 and L.C. Branch (singer-songwriter) June 8.All shows begin at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.200.0813 / the-stubborn-bull.com.

• Trailborn (Highlands) will host its "Carolina Concert Series" on semi-regular dates on the weeknds.All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.482.1581 or trailborn.com/highlands.

• Twisted Spoke Food & Tap (Maggie Valley) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.926.1730 / facebook.com/twistedspokerestaurant.

• Ugly Dog Pub (Cashiers) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.743.3000 or theuglydogpub.com.

• Ugly Dog Pub (Highlands) will host will host “Bluegrass Music” with Nitrograss 6 p.m. Wednesdays, “Karaoke” 9:30 p.m. Fridays, “Music Bingo” 7 p.m. Sundays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.526.8364 or theuglydogpub.com.

• Unplugged Pub (Bryson City) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows are $5 at the door unless otherwise noted and begin at 8 p.m. 828.538.2488 / unpluggedpub.com.

• Valley Cigar & Wine Co. (Waynesville) will host Shane Meade (indie/soul) 5 p.m. May 29, Alma Russ (Americana/folk) 2 p.m. May 31 and Rene Russell (singer-songwriter) 2 p.m. June 7. Free and open to the public. 828.944.0686 / valleycigarandwineco.com.

• Valley Tavern (Maggie Valley) will host “Country & Western Night” Tuesdays, “Trivia With Tom” Wednesdays, “Music Bingo” Saturdays The Brue (classic rock) June 5. All shows and events begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.926.7440 or valley-tavern.com.

• Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 5202 (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.456.9356 / vfw5202.org.

• Vineyard At High Holly (Scaly Mountain) will host Lucas J. Smith 3 p.m. May 29, Jordan Denton (singer-songwriter) May 31, Umphy 3 p.m. June 5 and Monica Spears (singer-songwriter) June 7. All shows begin at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted.Free and open to the public. 828.482.5573 / thevineyardathighholly.com.

• Water’n Hole Bar & Grill (Waynesville) will host “Open Mic Night” 8 p.m. Mondays and semi-regular DJs on the weekends.All shows begin at 9:30 p.m. 828.456.4750 or facebook.com/waternhole.bar.

• Wells Events & Reception Center (Waynesville) will hostsemi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.476.5070 / wellseventcenter.simpletix.com.

• Western Carolina Brew & Wine (Highlands) will host David Crisp (singer-songwriter) 1 p.m. June 6. 828.342.6707 / wcbrewandwine.com.

• Whiteside Brewing (Cashiers) will host Jason Lyles (singer-songwriter) May 29, Amplitude May 30, Shortoff Mountain Boys June 5 and Spare Parts noon June 6. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.743.6000 / whitesidebrewing.com.

• Yonder Community Market (Franklin) will host “First Friday Classic Country: Jim Austin & Friends” (Americana/country) 6 p.m. each month (June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2) and the “On the Lawn at Yonder” live music series with Kenny Roby (singer-songwriter) 4 p.m. June 21 (admission by donation).Family friendly, dog friendly. 828.200.2169 / eatrealfoodinc.com.

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