The local live music scene is amazing for a city of this size, recently attracting the likes of the Smashing Pumpkins as part of just a two-city tour in Asheville and San Francisco.
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Black Mountain Center for the Arts
 | This community arts facility, housed in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall, has exhibits in the Gallery along with programs in music, visual and performing arts. The Main Floor has monthly Concerts every 4th Friday featuring acoustic musicians from the area. The Gallery exhibits provide a wide array of subject and media, from contemporary and traditional paintings to sculpture, photography, and ceramics. Special events range from theater, storytelling and film, to festivals, concerts, and sing-alongs. Classes and workshops offer everything from belly dance to painting to dry stack stonewall to photography. Behind the main building, a newly renovated Pottery Studio offers a full range of classes for adults and youth, community memberships, and "paint-on" pottery. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts also presents an annual Art in Bloom, a 3-day flowers and art show. There is something for everyone all year round - so You Can Be a Part of the Arts! |  828-669-0930 225 West State Street |
Club Hairspray
| Hairspray is an eclectic club catering to gays and lesbians located in the heart of downtown Asheville. Dance music and live entertainment offered nightly. | 828-258-2027 38 North French Broad Avenue |
Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place
| At the center of Asheville's vibrant downtown arts scene is the city's finest theatre, offering the best in live performances of music, theatre and dance throughout the year by professional touring and regional arts groups. Surrounded by numerous restaurants, museums and galleries, the Diana Wortham Theatre is at the heart of the Pack Square Cultural District. | 828-257-4530 2 South Pack Square |
Flat Rock Playhouse
| North Carolina's State Theatre invites you to enjoy the finest Broadway musicals, comedy, drama and youth theater. Flat Rock Playhouse's professional company presents each May through December. | 828-693-0731 2661 Greenville Highway |
French Broad Brewing Company
| Maker of award-winning fine lagers and specialty ales brewed since 1999 in the tradition of old European breweries with an American perspective. French Broad Brewing Co. offers brewery tours, a Tasting Room with music on Fridays, and retail sales so you can enjoy a French Broad at home. | 828-277-0222 101-D Fairview Road |
Grey Eagle Tavern and Music Hall
| The Grey Eagle features live music performances by an eclectic mix of nationally touring bluegrass, rockabilly, jazz and blues artists. | 828-232-5800 185 Clingman Avenue |
Hannah Flanagan's Irish Pub
| Locals love Hannah Flanagan's fine Irish (and otherwise) draft and bottled beers and authentic Irish pub fare. Enjoy the large outdoor dining area and catch live music nightly. | 828-252-1922 27 Biltmore Avenue |
Jack of the Wood
| A cozy Celtic pub in downtown Asheville featuring the best in live music, handcrafted English-style Green Man Ales and friendly conversation. Menu includes traditional pub fare and daily specials. | 828-252-5445 95 Patton Avenue |
Mount Mitchell Golf Club
| The Mount Mitchell Golf Club has been rated four and a half stars (out of five) by Golf Digest Magazine. It is a player friendly par 72, with no blind shots and scenery that makes it hard to keep your mind on golf. It features bent grass tees, greens and fairways. It is in the Toe River valley and is virtually flat. The club house offers fine dining and relaxation in Hawtree's Pub. The Pro Shop is well stocked with stylish golf attire. | 828-675-5454 11484 State Highway 80 South |
Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club
| The Orange Peel has developed an international reputation as one of the best live music clubs in the country. | 828-225-5851 101 Biltmore Avenue |
Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center
| This vibrant centerpiece of downtown Asheville houses the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre and The Health Adventure. A few steps away is the YMI Cultural Center. | 828-257-4500 2 South Pack Square |
Stella Blue
| The live music offered at downtown Asheville's Stella Blue ranges from blues and jazz to reggae, techno and hip-hop. | 828-236-2424 31 Patton Avenue |
Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues Club
| A blend of old New Orleans décor, live music and wide selection of fine spirits. The club’s friendly, diverse clientele and classy yet energetic atmosphere make it a true slice of Asheville. | 828-254-7072 28 Broadway Street |