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Sunday Funday at The Childrens Playhouse, Boone NC Banish the Sunday Scaries with family together time! A warm, friendly childrens museum, The Childrens Playhouse offers an indoor and outdoor environment for families with children from birth to eight to pretend, build, paint, create, romp, stomp and sing together!
More Info: https://goplayhouse.org/

Key Details & Link: Warm up your Thursdays with karaoke at Beech Mountain Resort!

Join us every Thursday in the Taproom for a fun-filled evening of music, laughter, and mountain vibes. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to cheer on friends, our weekly karaoke night is the perfect way to unwind after a day on the slopes or trails.

Grab a drink, pick your favorite song, and take the mic everyone’s welcome, and the good times are guaranteed.

More Info: https://www.beechmountainresort.com/event/karaoke-2/2026-01-08/

Key Details & Link: Original music inspired in the culture and music of the mountains of Minas Gerais, Brazil and living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
More Info: https://www.wataugademocrat.com/blowingrocket/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/107690401n-maisc-u

Key Details & Link: For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who served as artistic director for 38 seasons, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.

More Info: https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/ailey-ii-the-next-generation-of-dance-3/

Key Details & Link: The Appalachian State University Hayes School of Music Faculty Ensemble returns to the Ashe Arts Center for a delightful winter afternoon of chamber music. This group, a favorite of the series, brings together talented faculty members for a cozy performance in an intimate setting. Expect an afternoon filled with artistry, warmth, and the timeless beauty of chamber music.
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336-846-2787 336-846-2787

Key Details & Link: Monthly guided hikes/walks on first Fridays with Friends of the Blue Ridge

Friends of the Blue Ridge offers a free 3-mile walk with an art theme to complement the First Friday Art Crawl in Boone. No experience with art is needed. Part of the walk is paved with a river and mountain views and part is a natural surface complete with roots, rocks and hills. After the hike, there is an option to meet at the Turchin Center for the Arts to enjoy some of the Art Crawl in downtown Boone.

More Info: https://www.wataugademocrat.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3299128-the-art-of-walking