3T Mixer Ride at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesRide with other 3T enthusiasts!
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Spring
Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin
J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NCJ. McLaughlin, and Jenny Miller will be hosting a sip and shop benefitting the Blowing Rock Women’s Fund. Please save the date honoring Mother’s Day and the Blowing Rock Women’s Scholarship Club and Village Thrift.
Free Entry
Adam Church with Pressely Layton Band at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesHometown favorite returns to the AppTheatre stage. Adam Church, an Appalachian native, has been pursuing his music career for about 10 years. He grew up in Foscoe, NC, where he found his love for music, listening to the likes of Eric Church which inspired his own dream of pursuing music.
$20
Modern Alchemy of the Heart at The Art of Living Retreat Center
Art of Living Retreat Center 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NCDo you feel continually pulled in multiple directions, often distracted from your inner calling?
Are you longing to reconnect to your inner wisdom and rise as the sacred self-leader of your most authentic and joyful life?
3T Demo Day at Valle Crucis Community Park
Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, NC, United StatesCome out and ride a 3T! See what it's all about for yourself!
Free
Studio Saturdays: DOTS! Yayoi Kusama at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesYouth aged 12-18 are invited to BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this winter and spring for directed studio time inspired by famous artists.
Free Entry
Contra Dance at the American Legion Hall
American Legion 333 Wallingford Rd, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesNo partner or experience required. Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes and dress in layers. New dancers are always welcome. We have a New Dancers' Workshop before each dance.
$8 – $10
High Country Jazz Society Presents: Brazilian Romance
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesBrazilian Romance: Brazilian Music from Antonio Jobim and beyond
Sunday, May 12, 2024 - Starting at 5PM / Doors open at 4:30PM
$25
Blowing Rock Library Association – Spring Social!
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesExplore Blowing Rock's historic library and learn about summer programs and volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.
Free
Art in the Park
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, United StatesArt in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
Free Entry
Voices Unheard: Celebrating the Piano Works of Underrepresented Composers at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin BRAHM for an incredible evening of classical piano music performed by Dr. Catherine Garner of App State’s Hayes School of Music. The program will consist of works by underrepresented composers including women, Latin Americans, and African Americans.
Free
Meet the Author: Terah Shelton Harris at Blowing Rock Community Library
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBestselling Author Terah Shelton Harris presents her latest novel, Long After We Are Gone. Harris is the acclaimed Target Book Club pick and Goodreads Choice Award nominee for One Summer in Savannah.
Free
The House that Moses and Bertha Cone Built at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin App State’s Dr. Neva J. Specht for an in-depth look at the iconic Beaux-Arts Cone estate (known originally as Flat Top Manor) near Blowing Rock.
Free
Cork & Canvas: Vincent Van Gogh’s Wheatfield with Crows at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesLearn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s “Wheatfield with Crows.” Each participant goes home with a finished work of art.
$50
Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin – Toast to Summer
J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NCA percentage of J. McLaughlin's proceeds at this time will go to benefit the Blowing Rock Community Library.
Free Entry
Rocket Run: Bubble & Fun Run at Davant Field
Davant Field & Rotary Pavilion 245 Clark St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBlowing Rock School is hosting a new annual event with its first-ever Rocket Run on May 24, 2024 from 3 to 6pm at Davant Field. As a start to the summer, the fun-run style event will include a bubble run, food trucks, music, games, bounce houses, a photo booth and more.
Free Entry
Fairy Hair Flare Pop Up at The Funky Tulip
The Funky Tulip 1128 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesNeed a little added sparkle in your life? Fair Hair Flare is here to do just that. Add a little sparkle to your hair with options for every budget. Appointments are appreciated, but walk ups will be welcome as well!
$20 – $60
Skip Sickler at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCPhotography has been a natural companion to Skip’s love of nature. It’s been over 50 years since Skip received his first 35 mm camera.
Free Entry
Morgan McCarver at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCMorgan works in porcelain to create beautiful delicate and intricate functional and decorative art. Come enjoy Morgan’s work from May 27 through June 2 at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock.
Free Entry
Memorial Day Ceremony at Boone Mall
Boone Mall 1180 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NCThe High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct the 16th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall.
Free
Cruise Planners Wine & Cheese Event at Sunset & Vine
Sunset & Vine 150 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCome out on May 29th at 2:00 pm to learn about exciting travel opportunities and enjoy some wine and cheese!
Free Entry
Fly Tying Night at the Speckled Trout Outfitters
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead on over to the Speckled Trout Outfitters for a night of tying your own flys! The $25 entry fee covers materials, tools, one drink, and a $25 gift card!
$25
Mipso at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesMipso formed in 2012 as an excuse to play together between classes in Chapel Hill.
$26
Zoe & Cloyd and The Foreign Landers at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe innovative “klezgrass” music of Zoe & Cloyd springs from the rich traditions and complementary styles of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller.
$28
Grandfather by Night – Less Adventurous Edition
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain afterhours with your own personal guides! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites.
$50
Children’s Story Time at Blowing Rock Community Library
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States11:00 -12:00 Children's Storytime at the library. For more information please visit the library's website, www.blowingrocklibrary.com
Free
The Cat Behind the Hat: Dr. Seuss at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin Docent Sam I Am Reep (and two very special guests) as we discover the wonderful world of of Dr. Seuss. From his beloved children’s books to the secret artwork that was kept hidden until after his death, our tour will uncover the “Cat Behind the Hat.” You won’t want to miss it!
Registration Required
Rhododendron Rambles at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 1 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission.
Waitsel Smith at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCWaitsel is a visual artist living in Lenoir with almost 50 years’ experience painting the people and places of North Carolina. Working in oil and watercolor, he is considered a master landscape, portrait, and figure painter.
Free Entry
Kathryn Regel at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCA unique combination of colored pencil drawing and collage, Kathryn is inspired by old photos and genealogy. Her latest work incorporates graphite pencil and collage and is based on old Savannah houses that can be intriguing, unsettling and comforting all at the same time.
Free Entry
Jan Karon’s Mitford Museum Discussion at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesIn 2021, #1 NYTimes bestselling author Jan Karon launched a nonprofit museum in her hometown of Hudson, NC, with a mission to advance the common good through literacy, creativity, and community.
$8
Nature Photography Weekend at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.
$115 – $140
Scatting: From Ella Fitzgerald to Jazzmeia Horn at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesTodd Wright, Appalachian State University Jazz Area Coordinator, will take us on a musical journey all about scatting or scat singing. In scat singing, the singer improvises melodies and rhythms using the voice solely as an instrument rather than a speaking medium.
$8
Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin
J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NCHead over to J. McLaughlin and enjoy sips and light bites with 15% of the proceeds benefitting the BRAHM Gala! From 11am-5pm on June 7th the proceeds will benefit BRAHM Gala.
Free Entry
Brubeck Brother’s Quartet at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesChris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half century ago.
$38
Studio Saturdays: Basquiat Mixed-Media Portraits at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesYouth aged 12-18 are invited to join us at BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this winter and spring for directed studio time inspired by famous artists.
Registration Required
Contra Dance at the American Legion Hall
American Legion Hall Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesNo partner or experience required. Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes and dress in layers. New dancers are always welcome. We have a New Dancers’ Workshop before each dance.
$8 – $10
Jazzmeia Horn at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesMs. Horn graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, which was attended by other great artists such as Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu. In 2009, she enrolled at The School of Jazz at The New School in New York City.
$42
Jazz Brunch at The Green Park Inn
Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NCEnjoy a delicious brunch meal and listen to the smooth Jazz tones of the Todd Wright Quartet. All entrees are served with a Bloody Mary or a Mimosa.
Call the Green Park Inn for reservations at (828) 414-9230.
ZIAD at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesTenor saxophonist based in Charlotte, NC has recorded with national artists including, The Godfather of Soul James Brown, Gospel Music Hall of Fame Recording Artist "John P. Kee", Chart Topping Gospel Recording Artist "Donald Lawrence and the Tri– City Singers", Giant Warner Recording Artists "Company", the "Impressions" and many more.
$25
Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCHead to Grandfather to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.
Art in the Park
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, United StatesArt in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
Free Entry
Tweetsie Railroad: Day Out With Thomas
Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC'Pop' on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! The Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is heading to Tweetsie Railroad this June. Enjoy one ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, bubble-themed activities, and a full day at Tweetsie Railroad!
Fire Skills Pint Night at The Speckled Trout Outfitters
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesLearn how to make a friction fire by bowdrilling, how to make your own bowdrill set, and hone your fire tending skills with hiking guide, Becca. Free event, no registration.
Free Entry
Live Music Sundays at The Blowing Rock Ale House
Blowing Rock Ale House NCBlowing Rock Ale House will begin its live music series for the Summer! The music will be held at the beer garden so it is weather dependent. It will be from 2pm - 5pm.
Free Entry
Music on the Veranda at Green Park Inn
Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NCHead over to Green Park Inn and enjoy live music out on their lovely Veranda. Sundays May 26 - Oct. 6 from 5-8 pm.
Free
Blowing Rock Farmers Market
Blowing Rock Antiques 379 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBlowing Rock Farmers Market is back! Thursdays from May 16 through October 2024 from 2-6 PM. The ever beloved flower bouquets will be back along with many new vendors!
Free Entry
Music on the Lawn at the Inn at Ragged Gardens
Inn At Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting), the event draws locals and visitors alike.
Free Entry