Highlands Cashiers Film Festival at Highlands PAC
2025-09-19 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-20 08:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be held September 18 – 21, 2025 in the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina.
Film, filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, and writers will be promoted at this 4-day event, featuring screenings of the film festival finalists, an industry professional panel, a Director and Film Critic workshop, and an awards ceremony celebrating the winners of the festival.
All proceeds from the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be used to support the performing arts within Highlands, including the PAC Educational Theatre programs at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
For more event information including a full schedule, please visit https://www.highlandscashiersfilmfestival.com/

Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library
2025-09-19 11:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Please join us on Friday, September 19 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for Community Coffee with the Mayor. Mayor Taylor will be discussing “September Board Meeting Updates: Street Solicitations, The Playhouse Property and Sidewalk Safety Improvements.”
Community Coffee with Mayor Taylor, a joint endeavor by Hudson Library and the Town of Highlands, is held on a Friday each month from March through October at Hudson Library. Every month Mayor Taylor, regularly joined by guest speakers, offers information about topics of interest to the entire Highlands community.
This month’s refreshments are provided by the Highlands Performing Arts Center.
For more information or to request an accommodation, please call the library at 828-526- 3031. Hudson Library, 554 Main Street in Highlands, is open 10:00 AM-5:30 PM Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 AM-4:00 PM on Saturday.

Friday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-19 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
2025-09-19 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 Breeze Cable!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-21 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.

HCFF | Bogart Cocktail Party at Highlands PAC
2025-09-19 17:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Stroll along the red carpet and join all the actors and stars attending the film festival for a very Hollywood cocktail party featuring vintage and Bogart approved cocktails and food prepared by our very own local Food Network star.
This event will be held at the PAC.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-09-19 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 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 Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys at Town Square
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live  Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys
Curtis has had a band since 1965 and was recognized in 2011 as a pioneer of bluegrass music at the International Bluegrass Museum in Owensboro, KY. He is a former member of the Bluegrass Boys, having played with Bill Monroe in the sixties, and is also part of the Atlanta Music Hall of Fame.

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-20 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.

International Friendship Center | Carnaval Cultural at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for a celebration to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month! Come and enjoy a family-friendly carnival, complete with games, music, cultural performances, and, yes, amazing food!
This is a free event and we encourage all of our friends and neighbors to come and express their appreciation for Hispanic culture!

Fiber Club at The Bascom
2025-09-20 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.

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with Brandon Crocker Trio at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-09-20 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
Brandon Crocker Trio
Brandon Crocker’s diverse repertoire spans artists like James Taylor, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Garth Brooks, Eric Clapton, and Otis Redding, covering genres from Blues and Motown to Pop, Country, and folk hits from the ’60s through the ’90s. With a constantly expanding setlist, Brandon brings something for every audience.

HCFF | "Best of" Awards and People's Choice Award at Highlands PAC
2025-09-21 11:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Viewers at each individual film will get a chance to vote. The winning film will be announced on Sunday.
Winners will receive $1000 and a custom designed art piece which was made by a local artist from the The Bascom, a Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands, NC.

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-09-21 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)

Highlands Porchfest
2025-09-21 13:00 - 18:00 | NC
Porchfest is Highland’s free-to-attend music festival. Over 40 musicians from every genre performing at 14 hosting venues. Walk, bike, or drive from venue to venue to enjoy an entire afternoon filled with live music from talented local and regional musicians.
Organized by Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment. For more information, visit highlandsporchfest.com or call 828-526-8811.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-21 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music with Jordan Denton!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-22 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
2025-09-22 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.

Tuesday/Thursday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Fusion Flow: Warm
9 AM
Set in a room heated to 85°F, our Warm Flow Yoga class combines alignment-focused poses with moderate, flowing sequences to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance balance.
Fusion RX: Yoga for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
10:30 AM
Strengthen Your Bones. Support Your Body. Empower Your Practice.
This therapeutic class is designed specifically for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or low bone density.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

Wednesday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-24 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Wednesday’s classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
9:00 AM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch
10:30 AM
Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class.
Fusion Rx: Movement for Parkinson’s
12:00 PM
Led by a fellow PWP (Person with Parkinson’s), this class combines stretching, balance, mobility, and strength training to support overall motor recruitment and hand-eye coordination.
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.

Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
2025-09-24 11:00 - 15:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Choose the Food Less Traveled at Locally Grown on The Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
This producer-only market showcases the best of our region, with vendors who grow and make their products within a 50-mile radius of Cashiers.

Tech Time at Hudson Library
2025-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
2025-09-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Cashiers, 7 Slab Town Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
Each week will offer a new concept created by Chef Kelly and will include a starter, entree, and desert as well as special pricing on wine selections curated by our very own sommelier, Gabriel.
Advance tickets offer a discount but walk ins are welcome based on availability. Book in advance and save! Reservations are recommended.

Live Music at Cashiers Celtic Table
2025-09-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Cashiers Celtic Table, 341 U.S. 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us at Celtic Table for Live Music Wednesdays!

Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
2025-09-24 18:30 - 21:30 | The Ugly Dog Pub – Highlands, 294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog! Seating starts at 6:00 PM, music starts at 6:30 PM. Come enjoy dinner and your favorite bluegrass band, Nitrograss!
