Downtown Boone

Old-Time Jam at the Jones House
2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 UTC
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin – or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have – and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle up on the Jones House lawn and porch; on cooler evenings, move the things indoors to the parlor and galleries. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. After catching up and choosing a key the music will begin, with the last call for tunes coming around 9:45.
Jams are not held on holidays and may be canceled on days of inclement weather. Call the Jones House with any questions.

“Southern Hospitality”
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
A rental event presented by BeanStalk Community Theatre:
Southern Hospitality
A Southern-Fried Hometown Comedy

PURCHASE TICKETS TO SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY – 3/12/26

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. / Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Standard Orchestra – $22 Seniors/Students/Children (18 & under) – $19
Seating Advisement: No balcony seating for this performance
All Ages
All Seating is Reserved
This venue uses All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
Southern Hospitality – In this rapid-fire, hilarious romp, the Futrelle Sisters-Frankie, Twink, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn-are in trouble again. This time, their beloved hometown, Fayro, Texas, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire.
Honey Raye, with a major assist from her former nemesis, Geneva Musgrave, comes up with a solution to bring back businesses and residents. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep’s visit just four days away, the town happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: “Fayro Days,” which includes a craft show, a pet costume parade, a beauty pageant and a huge battle reenactment. Problem? That’s news to the citizens of Fayro who have to quickly band together to make her promises a reality.
Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she’s dragging the unwilling groom, Deputy John Curtis Buntner, to the altar. Frankie, however, seems to have it worst of all, what with her husband, Dub, going through a major mid-life crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them, the “meanest woman in twelve counties,” Dub’s wicked, old Aunt Iney, is on her way for a visit. Iney’s arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it’s nothing compared to Rhonda Lynn’s panic when she causes the old girl to drop dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro, including sweet, simple, Raynerd Chisum, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity-and a recipe for total hilarity.
For more information and events please visit https://www.facebook.com/bsctboone/
Production Note:
This event is a rental engagement presented by BeanStalk Community Theatre.

Weekly Trivia @ South End
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00
Every Monday at 7pm join South End Brewing for Trivia!

Boone Winter Farmers Market
2026-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | ​Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove RD, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
​*Please note: we are an all-weather market. In most cases, we will be open in rain, snow, or ice. For up-to-date information on our rare market closures, please follow us on Facebook @KingStreetMkt and on Instagram @kingstreetmarket.

The Grascals
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Milton Harkey presents
The Grascals
With Olivia Jo

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE GRASCALS

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. / Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
STANDARD- $35
STUDENT – $16
All Seating is Reserved. All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
This venue uses All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
Few bands have made as lasting an impact on bluegrass music as The Grascals. From the very beginning, their blend of modern traditional bluegrass, gospel, and country influences, matched with world-class musicianship and an unshakable love for the genre, has earned them a spot among the most respected and enduring groups in acoustic music.

Formed in 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee, The Grascals are a band built on friendship, shared roots, and a common vision to create bluegrass music that honors tradition while forging its own identity. Their breakout moment came fast—within months of forming, they were hand-picked by Dolly Parton to serve as her opening act and backing band on tour. That early endorsement set the tone for the band’s trajectory: respected by legends, loved by fans, and celebrated by the industry.
Their debut album, The Grascals announced their arrival with authority. It won IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the Year and Album of the Year and included a duet with Dolly Parton on “Viva Las Vegas” that showcased their versatility and crossover appeal. From there, the accolades kept coming with two IBMA Entertainers of the Year awards, three GRAMMY nominations, a Dove Award nomination and a host of other awards and recognition. Now with thirteen albums, performances all over the world and for two United States Presidents, The Grascals can truthfully say they have the best of both worlds — the steadiness of a veteran group that knows who they are and where they’re going, and the excitement and energy of an ensemble that knows it still has something to prove.

The band’s collaborative spirit is another hallmark of their career. In addition to Dolly Parton, The Grascals have recorded and toured with artists including Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams Jr., George Jones, The Oak Ridge Boys, Patty Loveless, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Joe Nichols, Steve Wariner, The Jordanaires, Tom T. Hall, and more. Their respect for their musical heroes and peers has allowed them to build bridges between bluegrass and other genres, expanding their reach without compromising their sound.
The Grascals are known for their ability to balance traditional drive with contemporary flair along with their authenticity, humility, and showmanship, The Grascals are a fan favorite on the festival circuit and are regular performers on the Grand Ole Opry with over 200 guest appearances. Their live shows combine technical excellence with emotional storytelling and a dose of humor, making every performance memorable.
Now more than two decades into their career, The Grascals remain at the top of their game—honoring the past, embracing the present, and helping shape the future of bluegrass music. With a renewed spirit and zeal to continue to create and blaze new music trails, be on the lookout for much more to come from The Grascals! Visit THE GRASCALS to learn more.

Born and raised in the foothills of southwest Virginia, Olivia Jo is an up-and-coming bluegrass artist and versatile singer-songwriter that got her start in music as a child, cutting her teeth on traditional bluegrass, country and acoustic music. Her passionate, powerful vocals coincide with her honest, heartfelt delivery on stage, creating an enjoyable experience for both traditionalists and new listeners alike. With her soulful voice and a heart full of love for music, Olivia Jo is dedicated to carving out her own space in the bluegrass scene, drawing from a rich tapestry of musical influences and life experiences to authentically express herself as an artist and songwriter. Visit OLIVIA JO to learn more.

An Evening of Comedy and Magic with Lyndy Phillips
2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Mysterium Escape Adventure, 737 W. King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
The Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor delivers an intimate and unforgettable evening of magic and laughter, with limited seating. Step into a cozy parlor-style theater where every seat is the best seat in the house. Featuring magician Lyndy Phillips, you’ll be amazed by his masterful sleight of hand and delighted by his witty, clean humor—creating an immersive experience that blends comedy and wonder.

A Minecraft Movie (2025)
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
First Friday Flicks sponsored by Allen Wealth Management
A Minecraft Movie(2025)
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. / Doors at 5:30 p.m.

RESERVE TICKETS TO A MINECRAFT MOVIE

Free General Admission
A Minecraft Movie (2025) – Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits–Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)–find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative… the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes – Rated PG
Arrive early! Films @ the App are shown without preview reels and begin promptly at the posted start time. Arrive early and allow time for concessions purchases with a full line of popcorn, candy, cookies, soda, water, beer, and wine.

First Friday Art Crawl
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00
https://www.watauga-arts.org/first-friday-art-crawls

The Art of Walking
2026-03-06 15:00 - 18:00 | The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, 423 W. King Street, Boone, N, 28608, United States
The Art of Walking
Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trail
First Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm

A 3-mile loop with an art theme to complement the First Friday Art Crawl in Boone on the first Friday of each month. No experience with art or writing is needed although a love for walking in nature sure comes in handy. During the walks, we’ll find a place to sit for a few minutes to draw or write about what we’re experiencing so bring your favorite tools to capture the moments. Journaling is totally optional and there is no need to share with others. This is an incredibly beautiful greenway. The Kennedy Trail has a natural surface complete with roots, rocks and hills. After the hike, the group can reconvene at the Turchin Center for the Arts at 5:00pm to enjoy the First Fridays Art Crawl in downtown Boone. The walking event is free but registration is suggested so we know you’re coming. Contact Jae at BlueRidgeFriend@gmail.com

No Man’s Land Film Festival
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Supporting Girls on the Run of the High Country
No Man’s Land Film Festival

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR NO MAN’S LAND FILM FESTIVAL

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. / Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
All ages – Reserved Seating
Adult Reserved: $15 / Day of Show Reserved: $20 Student Reserved: $10
Athletes/Coaches Reserved: $10 VIP + Reception: $50 (Includes: VIP seating plus pre-film reception with drinks & appetizers & early entrance to the event starting at 5:30 p.m.)
The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
All Seating is General Admission All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
Join us at Girls on the Run of the High Country for a night of celebrating female empowerment! We’re presenting No Man’s Land, the premier all-women adventure film festival, and all proceeds benefit Girls on the Run.
Hear inspiring female stories, and be one of the first to learn the winner of the Leigh Cooper Wallace award! Don’t miss this amazing event, and help bring together strong and empowered women in the High Country.
Visit NOMANSLANDFILMFESTIVAL.ORG for more info about the film festival.
Visit Girls on the Run of the High Country |Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (appstate.edu) to learn more about “Girls on the Run of the High Country”

Live Music: Klee Liles
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | SouthEnd Brewing Co., 747 W King Street, Boone, 28607, United States
Live Music: Klee Liles At SouthEnd Brewing Company

5th Annual Boone Docs Film Festival
2026-02-28 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-27 14:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
The 2026 Boone Docs Film Festival, celebrates it’s 5th year of showcasing short documentaries focused on the people who live and work in Appalachia.

Live Music: Gary McCoullough
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | SouthEnd Brewing Co., 747 W King Street, Boone, 28607, United States
Live Music: Gary McCoullough At SouthEnd Brewing Company

A Beast Touch the Mountain
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
High Country Humanities & Boone Docs Film Festival present
The Beast Touch The Mountain

RESERVE TICKETS FOR THE BEAST TOUCH THE MOUNTAIN

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6 p.m. / Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All Seating is Reserved. All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
This venue uses All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
Boone Docs Film Festival with the generous support of High Country Humanities are thrilled to welcome James Mottern to share his documentary and post-film discussion moderated by Julie Shepherd-Powell (Appalachian Studies).
A Beast Touch the Mountain – A group of Appalachian women in Bent Mountain, Virginia fought for a decade to protect their land and their way of life against a greedy and corrupt fossil fuel pipeline. The fight gets tougher and more violent as mysterious shell company Mountain Valley Pipeline gets a laid-out-in-law go-ahead from Joe Manchin to put pipe in the ground.

SATURDAY BOONE DOCS FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Presented by Friends of the Blue Ridge & Lily’s Snack Bar
11AM-1PM – “After Helene”
Documentaries about Hurricane Helene and it’s impact on the region. With Q&A with filmmakers. (Free Admission)
2PM-4PM – Emerging Filmmakers
A student filmmaker documentary films – Juried Block (Free Admission)
6:30PM-8:30PM – Celebration of Appalachia
2 Juried Blocks ($12 – General Admission)
For More information and lineup coming soon visit BOONE DOCS FILM FESTIVAL.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
2026-02-26 19:30 - 21:30
The Appalachian Theatre presents
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Sponsored by Creekside Electronics, Inc.

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. / Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
STANDARD- $35
STUDENT – $28
All Seating is Reserved. All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
This venue uses All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent, and a show so hot it carries a health warning! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, a multi-platinum, award-winning Celtic rock back from Scotland, are bringing their signature “BAGROCK” sound to Boone.
Their energetic and infectious music appeals to all ages, with fans that include Ewan McGregor, Sir Paul McCartney, and Samuel L. Jackson. The Chillis’ blend of traditional Scottish music and rock creates an electrifying experience that you have to see to believe. Feel the Chilli heat: it’s time to come closer to the fire!
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers is a Celtic rock band from Scotland. Formed in 2002, the band became popular internationally in 2007 after winning the BBC talent show When Will I Be Famous? The band’s lineup features three highland bagpipers and traditional marching snare, backed by a five to seven-piece band.

Boonerang: Returning to the High Country
2026-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Boonerang Music & Arts Festival presents
Boonerang: Returning to the High Country

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR BOONERANG: RETURNING TO THE HIGH COUNTRY

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. / Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
FREE – GENERAL ADMISSION
The time has come, mark your calendars for Saturday February 21, 2026 at The Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone, NC.
Join us for a visual chronicling of the 2025 Boonerang Music & Arts Festival. The film will explore the origins of the term “Boonerang,” the music & arts festival itself, why people come back to the area, the regional impacts of Hurricane Helene, and the importance of the 2025 festival being the first one since the community faced the tragedy of a natural disaster.
Through the lens of local leaders, musicians, artists, and festival organizers we learn what makes this creative community so tight knit, and why people are drawn back to Boone and the surrounding areas.
We hope you will join us! Please spread the word!
Visit Boonerang: Returning to the High Country to learn more.

Live Music: Scott Carter
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | SouthEnd Brewing Co., 747 W King Street, Boone, 28607, United States
Live Music: Scott Carter At SouthEnd Brewing Company

Tuba Skinny
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
The Appalachian Theatre presents
Tuba Skinny

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR TUBA SKINNY

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. / Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
STANDARD- $29
STUDENT – $15
All Seating is Reserved. All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
This venue uses All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
For over a decade Tuba Skinny has grown steadily in popularity, releasing twelve albums and touring all over the world. They’ve attracted a wide variety of fans- young and old, neophytes and niche-enthusiasts- with the strength of their musicianship and the scope of their jazz and American roots music catalog.
While they’ve become known as world-class interpreters of traditional jazz, over the years they’ve branched out into jug band music, spirituals, country blues, string band music, ragtime, and New Orleans R&B. Their approach is a true reflection of Americana, encompassing the full genealogy of popular American music from an early 20th century perspective.
Despite a general lack of interest in social media and a limited release of their music online, they’ve amassed an enthusiastic digital following.
After a decade of playing (mostly) other artist’s songs, Tuba Skinny decided to fulfill a long-time dream with the release of Magnolia Stroll- their first album of all-original tunes. Featuring compositions from Erika, Shaye, Robin, Barnabus, Craig, and Max, it is their love song to all the musicians, living and dead, who have inspired them, as well as to the neighborhoods of New Orleans that have nurtured them.
Visit Tuba Skinny to learn more.

Live Music: Danny Platt
2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | SouthEnd Brewing Co., 747 W King Street, Boone, 28607, United States
Live Music: Danny Platt At SouthEnd Brewing Company

Live Music: Bob Bonnen
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | SouthEnd Brewing Co., 747 W King Street, Boone, 28607, United States
Live Music: Bob Bonnen At SouthEnd Brewing Company

Cinderella
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
The Met: Live in HD:Encore presents
Massenet’s
Cinderella
The following sponsor(s) support the Appalachian Theatre in its presentation of the Met Live in HD series” : LifeStore Bank and John & Faye Cooper
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS TO MET: LIVE IN HD: ENCORE “CINDERELLA”

STANDARD – $25.01 CHILD (ages 18 & under) – $5 STUDENT – $5 (valid student I.D. will need to be shown upon arrival)
All seats are reserved *tax and fees included
Opera is sung in: English Runtime: 1 HR 55 MINS with No Intermission
Music by Jules Massenet / Libretto by Henri Cain
Cinderella – An abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s enchanting fairy-tale opera, this performance stars beloved mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the rags-to-riches title princess and mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as the love-struck Prince Charming, with Emmanuel Villaume on the podium to lead a witty and whimsical production by Laurent Pelly.
Event Note: This is an encore cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
