
Thursday Night Funk at Barley's
A weekly downtown funk party kicks off with DJ Lil' Meow Meow spinning at 7:30, then a house band hits around 8 with rotating special guests. Suggested $10 door donation supports local musicians and Asheville’s live music scene.
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A late-night Thursday residency with rotating weekly sets that rework classic tunes into punchy, boom-heavy grooves, plus occasional originals. Local players blend band chemistry and improvisation in a lively West Asheville brewpub.

A late-night Thursday residency with rotating weekly sets that rework classic tunes into punchy, boom-heavy grooves, plus occasional originals. Local players blend band chemistry and improvisation in a lively West Asheville brewpub.
A late-night Thursday residency with rotating weekly sets that rework classic tunes into punchy, boom-heavy grooves, plus occasional originals. Local players blend band chemistry and improvisation in a lively West Asheville brewpub.

Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.

Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.
Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.

Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson, then DJ led social dancing and guided practice in a downtown Asheville bar setting. Optional 10 minute mini private tune ups available, with cash or Venmo pricing.

Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson, then DJ led social dancing and guided practice in a downtown Asheville bar setting. Optional 10 minute mini private tune ups available, with cash or Venmo pricing.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson, then DJ led social dancing and guided practice in a downtown Asheville bar setting. Optional 10 minute mini private tune ups available, with cash or Venmo pricing.

Grateful Dead–inspired jam band night with extended improvisation, classic Dead songbook staples, and a dance-forward crowd. Late-night sets unfold in a laid-back brewery taproom with pints flowing and a community vibe.

Grateful Dead–inspired jam band night with extended improvisation, classic Dead songbook staples, and a dance-forward crowd. Late-night sets unfold in a laid-back brewery taproom with pints flowing and a community vibe.
Grateful Dead–inspired jam band night with extended improvisation, classic Dead songbook staples, and a dance-forward crowd. Late-night sets unfold in a laid-back brewery taproom with pints flowing and a community vibe.

DJ-hosted karaoke night with cheap drinks and a high-energy, anything-goes songbook for big belting and crowd singalongs. Laid-back bar vibes in a downtown Asheville brewery taproom.

DJ-hosted karaoke night with cheap drinks and a high-energy, anything-goes songbook for big belting and crowd singalongs. Laid-back bar vibes in a downtown Asheville brewery taproom.
DJ-hosted karaoke night with cheap drinks and a high-energy, anything-goes songbook for big belting and crowd singalongs. Laid-back bar vibes in a downtown Asheville brewery taproom.

Late-night bar set in a downtown Asheville hangout with Coddle Creek on stage. Expect an easygoing night-out vibe with drinks, small-room energy, and close-up crowd interaction.

Late-night bar set in a downtown Asheville hangout with Coddle Creek on stage. Expect an easygoing night-out vibe with drinks, small-room energy, and close-up crowd interaction.
Late-night bar set in a downtown Asheville hangout with Coddle Creek on stage. Expect an easygoing night-out vibe with drinks, small-room energy, and close-up crowd interaction.

Grab a slot or settle in for a laid-back downtown brewery night with a rotating mix of local performers. Sign-ups run at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM for music, comedy, and spoken-word surprises.

Grab a slot or settle in for a laid-back downtown brewery night with a rotating mix of local performers. Sign-ups run at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM for music, comedy, and spoken-word surprises.
Grab a slot or settle in for a laid-back downtown brewery night with a rotating mix of local performers. Sign-ups run at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM for music, comedy, and spoken-word surprises.

Late-night jam-band grooves with a cosmic, boundary-pushing blend of funk, rock, and synthy keys alongside driving drums. Expect a high-energy club set built for dancing and improvisational peaks.

Late-night jam-band grooves with a cosmic, boundary-pushing blend of funk, rock, and synthy keys alongside driving drums. Expect a high-energy club set built for dancing and improvisational peaks.
Late-night jam-band grooves with a cosmic, boundary-pushing blend of funk, rock, and synthy keys alongside driving drums. Expect a high-energy club set built for dancing and improvisational peaks.
Saturday-night tunes in a laid-back barbecue bar with a 7–10 PM set. Expect an easygoing, after-dinner hangout vibe with drinks and a steady live set in a casual downtown spot.
Saturday-night tunes in a laid-back barbecue bar with a 7–10 PM set. Expect an easygoing, after-dinner hangout vibe with drinks and a steady live set in a casual downtown spot.
Saturday-night tunes in a laid-back barbecue bar with a 7–10 PM set. Expect an easygoing, after-dinner hangout vibe with drinks and a steady live set in a casual downtown spot.

Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.

Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.

Late-night brewery hangout with a high-energy, after-hours vibe at a West Asheville taproom. Ideal for casual socializing over fresh pints in a weekly Thursday night series.

Late-night brewery hangout with a high-energy, after-hours vibe at a West Asheville taproom. Ideal for casual socializing over fresh pints in a weekly Thursday night series.
Late-night brewery hangout with a high-energy, after-hours vibe at a West Asheville taproom. Ideal for casual socializing over fresh pints in a weekly Thursday night series.

A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.

A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.
A relaxed downtown brewery night where locals rotate through short sets at the mic while the crowd sips house craft beer. Expect a supportive, low-pressure stage for music, poetry, and first-timers alongside seasoned performers.

A fresh tap release night paired with an energetic Beer and Loathing set in a bustling downtown brewpub. Expect a lively bar crowd, loud singalong moments, and plenty of new pours to sample.

A fresh tap release night paired with an energetic Beer and Loathing set in a bustling downtown brewpub. Expect a lively bar crowd, loud singalong moments, and plenty of new pours to sample.
A fresh tap release night paired with an energetic Beer and Loathing set in a bustling downtown brewpub. Expect a lively bar crowd, loud singalong moments, and plenty of new pours to sample.

Early-evening open mic in a downtown brewery with a hosted, sign-up-first format. Arrive by 6:30 PM to get on the list, then settle in for a 7:30 PM start and a rotating lineup of local performers.

Early-evening open mic in a downtown brewery with a hosted, sign-up-first format. Arrive by 6:30 PM to get on the list, then settle in for a 7:30 PM start and a rotating lineup of local performers.
Early-evening open mic in a downtown brewery with a hosted, sign-up-first format. Arrive by 6:30 PM to get on the list, then settle in for a 7:30 PM start and a rotating lineup of local performers.

Pulsing hand drums and layered rhythms fill a downtown park as locals and visitors sway, dance, and jam together in an open-air circle. A classic Friday-night Asheville gathering with a come-as-you-are community vibe.

Pulsing hand drums and layered rhythms fill a downtown park as locals and visitors sway, dance, and jam together in an open-air circle. A classic Friday-night Asheville gathering with a come-as-you-are community vibe.
Pulsing hand drums and layered rhythms fill a downtown park as locals and visitors sway, dance, and jam together in an open-air circle. A classic Friday-night Asheville gathering with a come-as-you-are community vibe.

A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.

A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.

Pulsing communal drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms echoing through a downtown park. Drop in to play or listen under the trees for an energetic, all-ages community hang.

Pulsing communal drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms echoing through a downtown park. Drop in to play or listen under the trees for an energetic, all-ages community hang.
Pulsing communal drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms echoing through a downtown park. Drop in to play or listen under the trees for an energetic, all-ages community hang.

Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute set with drums, keys, bass, and lead guitar delivered with high-energy vocals and extended improvisational jams. Late-night grooves in a brewery taproom built for fans who want to dance and sip pints.

Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute set with drums, keys, bass, and lead guitar delivered with high-energy vocals and extended improvisational jams. Late-night grooves in a brewery taproom built for fans who want to dance and sip pints.
Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute set with drums, keys, bass, and lead guitar delivered with high-energy vocals and extended improvisational jams. Late-night grooves in a brewery taproom built for fans who want to dance and sip pints.

Traditional Appalachian old time jam with rotating WNC musicians—think fiddles, banjos, and foot stomping tunes—in a lively English Irish style pub. Pair the music with dinner and a pint during this weekly Wednesday night hangout.

Traditional Appalachian old time jam with rotating WNC musicians—think fiddles, banjos, and foot stomping tunes—in a lively English Irish style pub. Pair the music with dinner and a pint during this weekly Wednesday night hangout.
Traditional Appalachian old time jam with rotating WNC musicians—think fiddles, banjos, and foot stomping tunes—in a lively English Irish style pub. Pair the music with dinner and a pint during this weekly Wednesday night hangout.

A rollicking late-night bluegrass jam with hot WNC pickers trading breakneck banjo, fiddle, and mandolin runs in a downtown pub. Starts after the host band around 9:30pm, with $1 off bourbons and an open invitation for players to bring instruments.

A rollicking late-night bluegrass jam with hot WNC pickers trading breakneck banjo, fiddle, and mandolin runs in a downtown pub. Starts after the host band around 9:30pm, with $1 off bourbons and an open invitation for players to bring instruments.
A rollicking late-night bluegrass jam with hot WNC pickers trading breakneck banjo, fiddle, and mandolin runs in a downtown pub. Starts after the host band around 9:30pm, with $1 off bourbons and an open invitation for players to bring instruments.