| Swing Dance Calendar for Asheville, NC area | ||||
| (local/nearby events intended specifically for swing dancing have green backgrounds) | ||||
| (separate swing dance lessons in light blue) | ||||
| (out of town swing dances have orange backgrounds) | ||||
| (longer “road trip” events have this color) | ||||
| I’m trying to keep this site narrowly focused on swing dance opportunities – (mostly) swing-era dance music (or music in a similar style) in venues that facilitate dancing. Related music (like Blues) might also show up here. But I’ll be phasing out events that are unrelated to swing dance or music. | ||||
| Note: when there’s a dance preceded by a lesson, I’m trying to make the “time” column the time at which dancing starts, with additional notes about lessons. | ||||
| Venue codes (in the “Venue Information” section below): (d) means that there’s space there suitable for dancing, (d+) means a good wooden floor, (d-) means there’s space but the floor is sub-optimal (e.g. concrete, grass, uneven, or something sticky). (d?) means that there’s not much space available for dancing, so ability to dance is questionable and your mileage may vary. (d--) means no room for dancing at all. Some places are arguably hostile to dancers and I might define a code for those. I haven’t been to every venue yet, so absence of a code doesn’t mean it’s not a suitable venue. | ||||
| Performers/venues: If you want to keep this calendar up to date for your events, the best thing you can do is have a web page that you keep maintained, and make sure that I know what that page’s URL is. I’ll try to check facebook pages and groups also, but facebook simply isn’t as reliable as a good web host. And more and more people are abandoning facebook, for excellent reasons. | ||||
| Note: Crow and Quill bar sells a drink that features burning pipe tobacco. I won’t tell you what to do or not do, but be aware that patronizing that establishment may endanger your health. | ||||
| The Going? Column is a work in progress that isn’t fully implemented yet. The idea is that you will be able to check it if you’re planning to attend an event, and other readers will be able to see who has checked that box. | ||||
| Send feedback/updates/change requests to flyinhome@pobox.com | ||||
| last update: May 29 | ||||
| Venue | Artist / Event | Time | Going? | |
| Friday May 30 | ||||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | Virginia & The Slims | 8 - 10 PM | ||
| Greenville, SC | Greenville Jazz Fest ($FREE) https://www.greenvillejazzfest.com/157/Entertainment |
4 – 10 PM | ||
| Saturday May 31 | ||||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | Swing Asheville Presents: Collegiate Shag Workshop ($32) | 3 – 5 PM | ||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Drayton & The Dreamboats | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| Jack of Wood (Avl) ($10 Cover) | Mr Jimmy Blues | 9 PM - 12AM | ||
| Greenville, SC | Greenville Jazz Fest ($FREE) https://www.greenvillejazzfest.com/157/Entertainment |
10:45AM -9 PM | ||
| Carrboro Century Center (Carrboro NC) | Dance Party with Mint Julep Jazz Band https://www.facebook.com/events/1026650572754499 |
8 – 11 PM | ||
| Sunday June 1 | ||||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | Swing Asheville Presents: Rhythm and Connections Class ($16) | 2 – 3 PM | ||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | All-levels open swing dance practice ($5) | 3 – 4 PM | ||
| Antidote Cocktail Lounge (Avl) | Nick Garrison Jazz | 4:00 PM | ||
| Monday June 2 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Tuesday June 3 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | The Lads AVL | 6:00 PM | ||
| Landmark Hall 156 Landmark Dr, Taylors, SC | Upstate Swing ($8) | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| 902 W Gap Creek Rd., Greer SC | Swing Social Greer ($10) https://www.swingsocialgvl.com/ |
8 – 11 PM | ||
| Wednesday June 4 | ||||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (1 Battery Park Ave.) (next to Haywood Park Hotel) | Swing Asheville Weekly Dance ($10) (lesson: 7pm) https://swingasheville.com/ |
8 – 10 PM | ||
| Thursday June 5 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Russ Wilson & The Kings of Jazz | 8 PM | ||
| Grey Eagle | Dirty Dozen Brass Band (standing room only) | 8 PM | ||
| Friday June 6 | ||||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | Virginia and the Slims | 8 - 10 PM | ||
| Cork & Keg Bar | One Leg Up – D’jango Jazz | 08:00:00 PM | ||
| First United Methodist Church 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC |
Five Buck Friday Swing Dance (lesson: 7:30) https://www.facebook.com/events/1795303681288869 |
8:30 PM | ||
| Saturday June 7 | ||||
| The Asheville Club | Mr Jimmy Blues | 6 - 9 PM | ||
| Landmark Hall (Taylors, SC) (d+, wood floor) | Carolina Swing Dance (lessons: 7PM; Lindy workshop: 3-5PM) https://www.facebook.com/events/1126789009199306 |
8- 11 PM | ||
| Sunday June 8 | ||||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | Swing Asheville Presents: Balboa 2.0 Class ($16) | 2 – 3 PM | ||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | All-levels open swing dance practice ($5) | 3 – 4 PM | ||
| Monday June 9 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Tuesday June 10 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | The Lads AVL | 6:00 PM | ||
| Wednesday June 11 | ||||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (1 Battery Park Ave.) (next to Haywood Park Hotel) | Swing Asheville Weekly Dance ($10) (lesson: 7pm) https://swingasheville.com/ |
8 – 10 PM | ||
| 13 Stripes Brewery, 250 Mill Street Suite PW3101, Taylors SC | Swing Dance at 13 Stripes ($FREE) (lesson: 7:15) https://www.facebook.com/events/1037445274510537 |
8 – 10 PM | ||
| Thursday June 12 | ||||
| 110 Depot St. Fountain Inn, SC | Swing Social Fountain Inn ($10) (lesson: 7:30) https://www.swingsocialgvl.com/ |
8 – 11 PM | ||
| Holiday Inn Knoxville West 9134 Executive Park Dr. Knoxville TN |
Swing Dance at Danielle’s https://www.facebook.com/events/1367106234557625 |
6 PM | ||
| Friday June 13 | ||||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | Virginia and the Slims | 8 - 10 PM | ||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Sparrow & Her Wingmen | 8 PM | ||
| Continuum (HVL) (d) 147c 1st Avenue East | Swing Nights at Continuum with DJ Shag Hag https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1308290615449?_eboga=undefined |
7:30 - 9:30 PM | ||
| Saturday June 14 | ||||
| Asheville Club Avl 20 Haywood St. | Mr Jimmy Blues | 6 - 9 PM | ||
| The Pillar Rooftop | Peggy Ratusz and Daddy Longlegs Blues Band | 6 - 9 PM | ||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Company Swing | 7 - 10 PM PM | ||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Meschiya Lake & Moodswingers | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| Cork & Keg Bar | Soul Blue | 8 PM | ||
| 1000 S Duke St. Durham NC | Orchard Park Jazz Picnic 2025 ($FREE) W/ Mint Julep Jazz Band https://www.facebook.com/events/681246790922664 |
12 – 3 PM | ||
| Sunday June 15 | ||||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | Swing Asheville Presents: Balboa 2.0 Class ($16) | 2 – 3 PM | ||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | All-levels open swing dance practice ($5) | 3 – 4 PM | ||
| Monday June 16 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Tuesday June 17 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | The Lads AVL | 6:00 PM | ||
| Wednesday June 18 | ||||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (1 Battery Park Ave.) (next to Haywood Park Hotel) | Russ Wilson and his Famous Orchestra | 8 – 10PM | ||
| Thursday June 19 | ||||
| River Arts District Brewing (RAD) | Acoustic Blues w Peggy and Kelly | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| June 20-22 | ||||
| Nashville, TN | Summer Swing Out https://www.facebook.com/events/1580784476131578/ |
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| Friday June 20 | ||||
| The Pillar Rooftop | Company Swing | 7 - 10 PM | ||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | Virginia and the Slims | 8 - 10 PM | ||
| First United Methodist Church 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC |
Five Buck Friday Swing Dance (lesson: 7:30) https://www.facebook.com/events/1795303681288869 |
8:30 PM | ||
| Saturday June 21 | ||||
| Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Rd., Fairview |
Barn Dance with Queen Bee and the Honeylovers ($10) https://www.facebook.com/events/1358230695479203 https://shop.hickorynutgap.com/product/barn-dance-with-queen-bee-the-honeylovers/1242?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10 |
5 – 9 PM | ||
| Sunday June 22 | ||||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | Swing Asheville Presents: Balboa 2.0 Class ($16) | 2 – 3 PM | ||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | All-levels open swing dance practice ($5) | 3 – 4 PM | ||
| Monday June 23 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Tuesday June 24 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | The Lads AVL | 6:00 PM | ||
| Wednesday June 25 | ||||
| Fitz and the Wolfe (1 Battery Park Ave.) (next to Haywood Park Hotel) | Swing Asheville Weekly Dance ($10) (lesson: 7pm) https://swingasheville.com/ |
8 – 10 PM | ||
| Thursday June 26 | ||||
| Oklawaha Brewing Company (Hvl) | Peggy Ratusz | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Firecracker Jazz Band | 8:30 – 11:30 PM | ||
| Friday June 27 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Soul Blue | 7 - 10 PM | ||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | Virginia and the Slims | 8 - 10 PM | ||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Nick Garrison Jazz | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| Continuum (HVL) (d) 147c 1st Avenue East | Monthly Blues & Fusion Dance (classes: 7PM) facebook.com/events/707812951608289 |
8 – 12 PM | ||
| Saturday June 28 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Meschiya Lake & Moodswingers | 8 PM | ||
| Sunday June 29 | ||||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | Swing Asheville Presents: Balboa 2.0 Class ($16) | 2 – 3 PM | ||
| Uphora Dance + Fitness 1501 Patton Ave. (AVL) | All-levels open swing dance practice ($5) | 3 – 4 PM | ||
| Monday June 30 | ||||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) | Blue Monday with Mr Jimmy and friends | 7 - 9 PM | ||
| Thursday July 3 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Russ Wilson & The Kings of Jazz | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| Thursday July 10 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Drayton & The Dreamboats | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| July 11-13 | ||||
| Durham, NC | Flying Home 2025 https://www.facebook.com/events/948797860010873 | |||
| Friday July 11 | ||||
| Continuum (HVL) (d) 147c 1st Avenue East | Swing dance with Parker’s Back (lessons: 6:30) https://www.facebook.com/events/1338574743868754 |
7:30-9:30 | ||
| Saturday July 12 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Meschiya Lake & Moodswingers | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| Friday July 18 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Firecracker Jazz Band | 8:30– 11:30 PM | ||
| Saturday July 19 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Meschiya Lake & Moodswingers | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| Saturday July 25 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Firecracker Jazz Band | 8:30 – 11:30 PM | ||
| Thursday July 31 | ||||
| Crow & Quill (Avl) $10 cover | Queen Bee & The Honeylovers | 8 – 11 PM | ||
| VENUE INFORMATION | ||||
| VENUES | Website/FB | |||
| 5 Walnut (AVL) | https://www.5walnut.com/visit | |||
| Anything Goes | www.anythinggoesmuzik.com | |||
| Asheville Guitar Bar (AVL) | https://www.facebook.com/ashevilleguitarbar/ | |||
| Battery Park Book Exchange (AVL) | http://batteryparkbookexchange.com/ | |||
| Bold Rock Cidery (Mills River) | https://boldrock.com/visit/mills-river-cidery | |||
| Continuum (HVL) (d) 147c 1st Avenue East |
https://www.continuumartnc.com | |||
| https://www.meetup.com/continuum-dance/ https://www.facebook.com/ContinuumArtNC/events/?id=100064848851336&sk=events |
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| Cork & Keg Bar Weinhausn (d, limited space) | https://www.facebook.com/corkandkegbar | |||
| Crow & Quill (AVL) (d-, limited space) Notes: no sign on the outside; look for lanterns and “106” above the door. Not much room inside for dancing; best if you come with a partner. |
https://www.thecrowandquill.com | |||
| Fountain Inn Farmers Market Pavilion 110 Depot St. Fountain Inn SC (d-, concrete outdoors) Free parking across the street. |
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| The Grey Eagle | https://www.thegreyeagle.com/ | |||
| GottaSwing Charlotte (d, tile floor) First United Methodist Church 501 N. Tryon St. Charlotte NC |
https://www.gottaswingcharlotte.com https://facebook.com/gottaswingcharlotte |
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| Heywood Park Hotel basement (d-, vinyl plank floor) 1 Battery Park Ave, Asheville NC Parking on the street (free during dances if you can find a space) or in Wall St. garage |
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| Highland Brewing Company (AVL) (d-, concrete) | https://highlandbrewing.com/events | |||
| Jack of the Wood (AVL) | https://www.jackofthewood.com | |||
| The Joint Next Door (Fairview) (d-, limited space) 1185 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC |
https://thelocaljointnc.com/fairview-the-local-joint-joint-next-door | |||
| Landmark Hall (Taylors, SC) (d+, wood floor) | 155 Landmark Dr, Taylors SC 29687 | |||
| LEAF Global Arts | 19 Eagle Street, Asheville NC 28801 | |||
| https://theleaf.org/ | ||||
| Mills River Brewing | http://millsriverbrewingco.com/events/ | |||
| One World Brewing | https://oneworldbrewing.com | |||
| Oklawaha Brewing Company (HVL) | https://oklawahabrewing.com/ | |||
| Outpost | https://ashevilleoutpost.com/ | |||
| Palmetto Swing Dance Association | https://palmettoswing.org | |||
| Pillar Rooftop Bar (d) | 309 College St. Asheville https://pillaravl.com/events/ |
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| Point Lookout Vineyards (HVL) | https://pointlookoutvineyards.com/whats-happening/ | |||
| The Railyard (Black Mountain) | 141 Richardson Blvd. Black Mountain NC | |||
| Rootbar | https://www.facebook.com/rootbarnumberone | |||
| Salvage Station (AVL) | https://salvagestation.com/ | |||
| Shiloh & Gaines | https://shilohandgaines.com | |||
| Sierra Nevada Brewing | https://sierranevada.com/events | |||
| Silverados (Blk Mtn) | https://www.silveradoswnc.com | |||
| St Paul Farms – Appalachian Hard Cidery | Appalachian Ridge Hard Cider | Saint Paul Farms | HVL) | |||
| Souther Williams Vineyard | https://southerwilliams.com/events/ | |||
| Southern Appalachian Brewing (HVL) | Southern Appalachian Brewery (sabrewery.com) | |||
| WEB AND FACEBOOK PAGES | ||||
| Asheville Dance Venues | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1936870243266339 | |||
| Asheville Blues Dance | https://www.facebook.com/groups/ashevillebluesdance | |||
| Carolina Swing Dance (Taylors, SC) | https://carolinaswingdance.com | |||
| Charlotte Swing Dance | https://charlotteswingdance.com https://facebook.com/charlotteswingdance |
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| Hendersonville Blues & Fusion | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085268660470 | |||
| Upstate (SC) Swing | http://www.upstateswing.com | |||
| LIVE MUSIC ASHEVILLE: | www.livemusicasheville.com | |||
| Swing Asheville | www.swingasheville.com | |||
| Cynthia McDermott (Mood Ring) | http://www.mandocynmusic.com/ | |||
| Whitney Moore (Queen Bee and the Honeylovers) |
www.queenbeeswing.com | |||
| Hope Griffin | www.hopegriffinmusic.com | |||
| Paul McIntire | www.paulmcintire.com | |||
| Palmetto Swing Dance Association | palmettoswing.org | |||
| Paula Hanke | ||||
| Peggy Ratusz | https://www.reverbnation.com/peggyratusz | |||
| Kendra Penland | (20+) #kendraandfriends - Explore | Facebook | |||
| Russ Wilson | https://russwilsonmusic.com | |||
| The Lads AVL | www.facebook.com/theladsavl/ | |||
| Company Swing | https://www.facebook.com/companyswingmusic | |||
| Compiled by Kenneth D Guess DDS and Keith Moore. | ||||
| Kenneth Guess’s contributions are used with his permission. | ||||
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