Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
The group is a safe place for judgement free discussion.
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Blues Night at Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for Blues Night with Scott Low every Thursday night at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern.

Live Music Thursdays at 4118 Kitchen & Bar
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 4118 Kitchen and Bar, 64 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Highlands Community Building, 869 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building.
This month, proceeds will benefit The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club.
Come out and have some fun for our community!

Salon Series | Live Music with Kendell Marvel
2025-09-25 20:30 - 23:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Acclaimed solo artist. Grammy-winning songwriter. Road warrior. By the time Kendell Marvel moved into a 200 year-old farmhouse in the Tennessee countryside in 2021, he’d already spent more than two decades expanding the boundaries of modern-day country music.
Our Salon Series happens in our Ruffed Grouse Tavern space at the Highlander Mountain House Hotel. Make dinner reservations before the show during service hours 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm if you choose, then enjoy an incredible music performance by Kendell Marvel.
Parking available on the property or street behind HMH. Seating for the show is first come first serve.

Grand Opening of TJ Baileys Cashiers
2025-09-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 10:00 - 18:00 | TJ Baileys Cashiers, 95 NC-107, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for the Grand Opening of our new TJ Bailey’s location in Cashiers on Friday, September 26th – Sunday, September 28th.
This special weekend will feature:
Live music from local talents between 3–6 PM. Refreshments for our guests, A tour of the new store and a look at our curated collection of men’s and women’s fashion

We will also be having a trunk show all weekend with Loretta for Caliban Men’s and Women’s.

As a long-standing boutique with roots in Highlands, celebrating 40 years, we are excited to expand into our own space in the Cashiers community. Continuing to offer the classic, spirited, and curated style that defines TJ Bailey’s.

Friday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-26 12:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Friday classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9:00 AM
This class offers the best of both worlds, beginning with a mindful vinyasa flow to build heat, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding restorative poses to help you slow down, release tension, and reset.
Fusion Flow: Gentle
10:30 AM
Slow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music with RA Nightengale!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music at The Vineyard at High Holly!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

15th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium | Keynote Speaker Bethany Chaney
2025-09-26 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Fall Symposium will focus on figurative ceramic sculpture, showcasing the work of Kirsten Stingle, Natasha Dikareva, and Thaddeus Erdahl, each known for their innovative approaches to clay and mixed media. The keynote address, Not Meant to Be a Painter, will be delivered by Bethany Chaney, Executive Director of the John C. Campbell Folk School, followed by a public reception.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy the accompanying exhibition, Forms of Inspiration: Ceramic Artists of the Bascom Clay Symposium, where select works by the participating artists will be available for purchase. This provides an opportunity to collect distinctive pieces that reflect the artists’ unique styles and extraordinary craftsmanship.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-09-26 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-27 17:30 - 22:00 | Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with Cy Timmons.

Friday Night Live Concert Series with Nitrograss at Town Square
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live  Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Nitrograss, both sonically unique and visually appealing in their performances, provides a carefree and exciting atmosphere of pure acoustic ear-fodder.

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ’s Place in Glenville.

Fiber Club at The Bascom
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened.

15th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Bascom Annual Clay Symposium, we are pleased to present Kirsten Stingle, TJ Erdahl, and Natasha Dikareva as our 2025 artists. The artists will highlight Sculpture through sharing stories, inspirations, and techniques learned through the years.
Saturday, September 27
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Artist demonstrations by Kirsten Stingle, Natasha Dikareva, and Thaddeus Erdahl.

Descendants’ Reception with Highlands History Society
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Highlands Community Building, 869 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join the Highlands Historical Society at a reception to honor multi-generational descendants of early Highlands settlers.
Hear the stories from families that date their ancestry to the beginning of Highlands and share in the family histories that make Highlands so unique.
Visit highlandshistory.com for more information.

Paint (By Numbers) and Sip at Trailborn Highlands
2025-09-27 12:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
You’re never too old for a little arts & crafts, and they’re even more fun with a bottle of wine. Spend your evening hanging out in our lobby lounge and expressing your creativity with our Paint and Sip experience.
This activity features a guided paint-by-numbers session, with various nature designs to choose from. We provide all the necessary materials, including hanging dowel frames to proudly display your finished artwork. Two glasses of wine per person are included, and you are welcome to purchase more at our market.

Highlands Heritage Jamboree at Kelsey Hutchinson Founder’s Park
2025-09-27 15:30 - 19:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Highlands Heritage Jamboree celebrates and honors the town’s rich and storied history with traditional music, dancing and more!
Join the fun in Highlands’ Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Longtime residents, newcomers and visitors will come together to enjoy traditional bluegrass by some of the genre’s most acclaimed musicians, clogging by the award-winning Bailey Mountain Cloggers and a bagpipe performance by the beloved Highlands Bagpipers.
In between performances, head over to the food and beverage tents for a taste of bbq and moonshine. It’s an afternoon celebration you won’t want to miss!
This event is organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC.
**schedule and performers subject to change**

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series | Shedhouse Trio with Darren Nicholson at Kelsey Hutchinson Founder’s Park
2025-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Saturdays on Pine  Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
The Shedhouse Trio is a dynamic blend of talent and energy, bringing a fresh sound to the mountain music scene. Comprised of core members Brady Wallen on banjo and vocals, Sarah Griffin on bass and vocals, and Avery Welter on guitar and vocals, the trio effortlessly fuses bluegrass, western swing, classic country, folk, and gospel into a vibrant musical tapestry. Adding depth and flair to their sound are special guests Darren Nicholson on mandolin and vocals and Aynsley Porchak on fiddle.

Brubeck Brothers Quartet at Highlands PAC
2025-09-27 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Chris 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 more than a half-century ago. They’ve subsequently played a variety of styles in several different groups, as well as with their father, jazz giant Dave Brubeck, and their own Brubeck Brothers Quartet. With Dan and Chris as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb complete this dynamic Quartet. They perform at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe, including the Newport, Detroit, Montreal, Playboy/Hollywood Bowl, and Monterey Jazz Festivals.

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-09-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
This is an all levels class focused of a variety of wellness practices to assist in raising our mind/body awareness through conscious movements and poses (1:00 – 2:30 each Sunday this season)

7th Annual Oyster & Seafood Fest at The Farm at Old Edwards
2025-09-28 16:00 - 20:00 | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
September brings the last of summertime celebrations but, fortunately for oyster lovers, it also means the return of their favorite shellfish. Passed hors d’oeuvres, a lavish raw bar, and creative cocktails will set the stage for deliciousness to follow in this fun, interactive seafood dinner with live music at The Farm at Old Edwards.
The culinary expertise from the Old Edwards Chef team will be joined by Lowcountry Oysters, and Chef Sara Prezioso of Charleston Bay Gourmet. They will be joined by Kathyrn Fitzgerald of Regina’s in Asheville and Chemist Spirits will present several curated cocktails for guests and live music to enjoy throughout the evening. Craft beer and fine wine will also be served.

Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-29 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9 AM
This class offers the best of both worlds, beginning with a mindful vinyasa flow to build heat, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding restorative poses to help you slow down, release tension, and reset.
Fusion Flow: Gentle
10:30 AM
Slow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.
Fusion Rx: Crushing PD
12:00 PM
This moderate-intensity class is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and may also benefit those with other neurological disorders.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
5:30 PM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

Studio Alive at The Bascom
2025-09-29 10:00 - 13:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models.
The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round.
