Old-Time Jam at the Jones House
2026-06-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-07 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.

An Evening of Comedy and Magic with Lyndy Phillips
2026-06-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-08 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.

Wild Lens, Local Legacy
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Speckled Trout Outfitters, 140 S. Depot Street, Boone, 28607, United States
We are honored to welcome Rodney Bursiel, 2017 National Geographic Photographer of the Year, as our keynote speaker at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 5th at Speckled Trout Outfitters in Boone, NC. Rodney, whose powerful imagery and global conservation work have inspired audiences around the world is brought to us by Antlers & Acorns Lodge, the team behind the Antlers & Acorns Songwriters Festival each year in September. His talk will be followed by a Q&A session where attendees can dive deeper into conservation themes, photography, storytelling, and the shared responsibility of protecting both our local waters and wild places around the globe.
Please join us for this special First Friday event.
Rodney will be joined by Hannah Woodburn, Upper New Riverkeeper, for an engaging conversation about the intersection of local and global environmental issues — and how protecting special places starts right here at home. In the week leading up to the event, Rodney will spend time on the New River with the Upper New Riverkeeper and the team at The Speckled Trout Outfitters, exploring and documenting what makes our river so remarkable. Together, they’ll reflect on the New River’s diverse aquatic life, water quality, and the vital role it plays in the High Country community.
This event will be a fundraiser for MountainTrue to support the ongoing efforts to champion resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge.” Marking the occasion of Rodney’s visit, and the work of Upper New Riverkeepers, singer/songwriter Jess Klein and instrumentalist Charlie Richards will be performing a song they co-wrote in honor of the importance, beauty, and mystery of the New River

First Friday Art Crawl
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00
https://www.watauga-arts.org/first-friday-art-crawls

The Art of Walking
2026-06-05 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

The Goonies (1985)
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Sponsored by State Farm Insurance – Adam Jackson
The Goonies (1985)
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. / Doors at 5:30 p.m.

RESERVE TICKETS TO THE GOONIES

Free General Admission‍
The Goonies – Old-fashioned yarn about a band of adventurous kids who take on the might of a property developing company which plans to destroy their home to build a country club. When the children discover an old pirate map in the attic, they follow it into an underground cavern in search of lost treasure but come up against plenty of dangerous obstacles along the way.
Runtime: 1 hour 54 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.

KnitFlix @ The App featuring: Amélie (2001)
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
KnitFlix @ the App featuring
Amélie (2001)
Thursday, May 28 , 2026 at 6 p.m. / Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
$6 – General Admission

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Bring your latest project and join us for an evening of cozy crafting and classic cinema at the Appalachian Theatre! “Knitflix” is a relaxed movie night where the lights stay a bit brighter than usual so you can knit, crochet, stitch, or craft while enjoying a film on the big screen. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just picking up a new hobby, this is a welcoming space to work with your hands, unwind, and share the experience with fellow creatives. All are welcome—just BYO yarn, needles, or whatever you’re working on!
No glitter or glue projects, please.
Amélie (2001) – a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. Shot in over 80 Parisian locations, acclaimed director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (“Delicatessen”; “The City of Lost Children”) invokes his incomparable visionary style to capture the exquisite charm and mystery of modern-day Paris through the eyes of a beautiful ingénue Runtime: 2 hours 1 minute – Rated R – Romance/Comedy
Films @ the App are shown without preview reels and begin promptly at the posted start time. Arrive early to allow time for concessions purchases featuring a full line of popcorn, candy, cookies, soda, water, beer and wine.

The Magic Flute
2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
The Met: Encore in HD presents
Mozart’s
The Magic Flute
Sponsored by LifeStore Bank
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS TO MET: LIVE IN HD: ENCORE “THE MAGIC FLUTE”

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 56 MINS with No Intermission
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder
The final work from Vincenzo Bellini, the great Sicilian exponent of the bel canto style of opera.
The Magic Flute – Celebrate the 270th Birthday of one of the most prolific and influential composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! “The Magic Flute” is a heartwarming fairy tale takes the stage in the Met’s abridged, English-language production by Julie Taymor—the Tony Award–winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King. Featuring some of opera’s most popular melodies and brought to life with colorful sets, costumes and dazzling puppetry, it’s perfect for audiences of all ages.
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.

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High Country Cloggers - Year End Show
2026-05-22 18:30 - 21:30
High Country Cloggers presents
Year End Show
Celebrating 40 years of Dance!
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. / Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
ADULT RESERVED – $25 STUDENT – $12 (purchase in-person with valid student I.D.) CHILD (Ages 6 & Under) – FREE Ticket price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
All Ages – General Admission Seating

Purchase Tickets to HC Cloggers – Year End Show

Celebrating 40 years of Dance with the High Country Cloggers. This very special End of Year show will honor Vanessa Minton’s love and compassion for her community and will feature a special guest performance with the Westview Kids Choir starting at 6:15pm.
Visit High Country Cloggers to learn more

Know Before You Go
Please review our VENUE POLICIES.
THIRD PARTY SELLERS / SECONDARY MARKET
Tickets for events at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country are sold exclusively through the theatre box office and online at AppTheatre.org. We DO NOT partner with third party sellers. We DO NOT accept tickets sold on the secondary market. We reserve the right to decline entry if you are not the original ticket buyer.
Tickets purchased from alternative sources may be any or all of the following:
· Not authentic
· Over-priced
· Invalid (cannot be used to enter the event)
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (ATHC) is not responsible for tickets purchased from third party vendors and is not able to honor, replace or refund invalid tickets. Please purchase your tickets from approved sources.
PARKING INFORMATION
Please carefully read the information and instructions below to ensure the best experience when you visit the Theatre.
Metered street parking and pay lots are monitored and parking is enforced Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. except on town observed holidays.
Parking is $1.00/hour at all metered parking spaces.
Metered & lot parking is free all day on Sundays and every day after 5 p.m.
Parking in Appalachian State University parking lots (i.e. the Peacock Lot accessed off of Howard Street) is available for free on weeknights after 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays except on ASU home football game days.
Accessible Parking:
Accessible spaces are available in town lots and along King Street. Parking in any metered parking space is free as long as a valid handicapped placard/license plate is displayed.
ATHC does not own or operate any parking lots or meters and cannot accept responsibility for any parking mishaps or fees.
Visit our HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS page for the latest in show attendance requirements, FAQs and other information.

Landon Talks: An Evening of Southern Stories and Laughter
2026-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Landon Talks has built one of the most engaged organic audiences in the South, with over 900,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube. His content focuses on Southern culture, food, family life, and everyday observations. His “Let’s Discuss” videos regularly go viral, driven by comment sections that become part of the show. Now he’s taking it LIVE.
Landon Bryant is a Southern storyteller raised in Mississippi with a large, loyal, and growing following across social media. He is a comedian, digital entertainer, and the author of Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Y’all. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Southern Living, Garden and Gun, ABC News, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and beyond.

Weekly Trivia @ South End
2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00
Every Monday at 7pm join South End Brewing for Trivia!

Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians - SPRING 2026 Recital
2026-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
The Jones House & Town of Boone present
Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians
SPRING 2026 Recital
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Free General Admission Doors open at 4:45 p.m.

RSVP FOR BOONE J.A.M. SPRING RECITAL

Boone JAM is a group music lesson program held at the Jones House Cultural Center in downtown Boone for local children ages eight and up. The program is currently organized through the Town of Boone, NC and offers classes in fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar, mandolin, band, and ukulele. Please make plans to come out and support the next generation of aspiring traditional Appalachian musicians for this Spring Recital performance. RSVP appreciated.

The Boone JAM program is an affiliate of the Junior Appalachian Musicians organization (www.jamkids.org). The program also receives support from the Wayne C. Henderson Scholarship and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Learn more about Boone J.A.M.

Noel & Maria
2026-05-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Presented by High Country Jazz Society
Noel & Maria
In the Mast Store Community Room @ AppTheatre

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Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. / Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT – $25 STUDENT – $10 Includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
Noel & Maria – Noel Freidline and Maria Howell define chemistry. Musically they breathe as one, communicating almost telepathically as they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years. Always approaching the music from “the left,” Noel and Maria have made a name for themselves as they offer listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before. Combine this fresh musical approach with a rapport and witty banter that harkens back to a bygone era, and you have Noel and Maria in their element: on stage, thrilling an audience at every turn.
Visit High Country Jazz Society to learn more.

Boone Dance Trove - Spring Recital
2026-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Boone Dance Trove presents
2026 Spring Recital
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS TO BOONE DANCE TROVE SPRING RECITAL

GOLD – $33 SILVER – $22 BRONZE – $16 The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.
Boone Dance Trove presents their 2026 Spring Recital at the historic Appalachian Theatre. Boone Dance Trove teaches students to dance with passion and discipline. Providing a safe and encouraging atmosphere that inspires tight-knit community, fosters self-discovery and develops character.
Visit BOONE DANCE TROVE to learn more.
Event Note: This is a rental event presented by Boone Dance Trove.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. / Doors at 5:00 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS TO STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI

PURCHASE THE TRILOGY PACKAGE – $15 (INCLUDES 3 FILMS)

$6 General Admission $15 Trilogy Package (Includes 3 films) The total price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout

The Appalachian Theatre’s Annual “May the 4th” Star Wars weekend returns, presented by Allen Wealth Management.
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) – Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battles horrible Jabba the Hutt and cruel Darth Vader to save his comrades in the Rebel Alliance and triumph over the Galactic Empire. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) reaffirm their love and team with Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams), the Ewoks and the androids C-3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the disruption of the Dark Side and the defeat of the evil emperor.
Runtime: 2 hours 14 minute – Rated PG – Sci-Fi/Action
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.
