Clubs / Music Venues

Barley's Taproom (42 Biltmore Ave., Downtown, 828-255-0504) - Variety of genres Bluegrass, folk, rock; no cover; call for schedule.

Stella Blue (Live Music) (31 Patton Ave., Downtown, 828-285-0949) - alternative rock, pop, rockabilly, and a variety; doors open at 6 pm, shows at 9:30. Free parking. full service bar, pool tables.

Hairspray Cafe / The Patio (38 N. French Broad Ave., 828-258-2027) - A fav of the young, hip crowd, this establishment is a dance club, bar/cafe and meeting place for the unusual with two distinct bars; offering live DJs, special shows, fancy cocktails and more; exotic atmosphere!

Tressa's(Live Music) (28 Broadway Ave., Downtown, 828-254-7072) - Variety of Jazz and Blues. This is Asheville's Jazz club (very cool).

CinJades (22 Market St., 828-254-0835) - DJs playing techno and R & B, Thurs, Fri, Sat; Open til 2, dance floor and full service bar.

Zambra's (61 Haywood St., 828-232-1060) - Tapas Bar & Resturant, with an absolutely beautiful interior design and atmosphere, excellent wine selection.

Scandals (11 Grove Street., 828-252-2838) - A fav of the young, hip crowd, this establishment is a dance club, bar/cafe and meeting place for the unusual with three distinct bars; offering live DJs, special shows, fancy cocktails and more; exotic atmosphere!

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company (675 Merrimon Ave., 828-254-5339)- Converted movie house, great concept for family and friends. Features Movies, Micro-Brewery, Dine-in or Dine-in Theater, along take-out & delivery. (it's a hoot)

Asheville Community Theatre (35 Walnut St., 828-254-1320) - Year round live theatre; musical's, comedy and drama. Box office open from 12 -4 pm Tuesday - Thursday. Downtown Asheville.

Asheville Film Society

Hendersonville Film Society (Screening Room, Blue Ridge Mall, 828-697-7310) - Featuring foreign and independent films.

Biltmore Square Cinema - United Artists (800 Brevard Road, 828-665-7776) - 8 screens.

Hollywood-Regal Cinema 14 - (1640 Hendersonville Rd., 828-274-9500) - Asheville's newest super movie complex; South Asheville.

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre - (828-689-1239)

Flatrock Playhouse (828-693-0731)

Montford Park Players (end of Pearson St., off Montford Ave., 828-254-4540) - A community-based theatre group offering Shakespeare productions at the Montford Ampitheatre for free during the summer months and occasional productions during the year.

Diana Wortham Theatre At Pack Place (2 South Pack Square, 828-257-4530)- Live dance performances, plays, readings and lectures; balcony seating available.