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Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Opened in 1992, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at Founders Hall in Uptown Charlotte, NC, houses three performance spaces: the Belk Theater, the Booth Playhouse, and the black box Stage Door Theater.Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is the largest venue on campus at 2,118 seats. The proscenium theater features state-of-the-art equipment suitable for any event; from grand opera to rock to corporate meetings and lectures. The space has multiple levels arranged in a contemporary European horseshoe fashion creating an intimate atmosphere with world-class acoustics.Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is an intimate, courtyard-style proscenium theater comprised of both orchestra and gallery levels seating up to 434. The venue hosts a variety of dance and musical ensembles as well as meetings, seminars, and workshops.Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a 263-capacity, small and versatile black box space located on North College Street, part of the Bank of America Corporate Center that also includes the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Founders Hall. ...
Carrboro, NC
Located in downtown Carrboro, the Cat’s Cradle has been the Triangle’s premier live music venue for over 40 years. With a capacity of 750 people, the Cat’s Cradle allows concert-goers a chance to see established and up-and-coming bands alike in an intimate setting. Cat’s Cradle has two adjacent venues: the Main Room, and the smaller Back Room. ...
Saxapahaw, NC
Opened in 2012, Haw River Ballroom is a beautiful riverside music venue set in the former Dye House in historic Saxapahaw, NC. The ballroom has some of the best acoustics, sound and light equipment North Carolina has to offer and is a destination venue for national and international artists, events, conferences, weddings and more. The event space includes three floors, a riverside deck and courtyard, and an idyllic rural river setting just minutes from Chapel Hill. ...
Asheville, NC
Highland Brewing is independent and family owned since 1994, making it Asheville’s Original Craft Brewery. ...
Jacksonville, NC
Hooligans Pub & Music Hall is a bar and lounge in Jacksonville, NC, with a large music room. Every Thursday is karaoke and open mic. Saturday is Ladies Night. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Raleigh, NC
Lincoln Theatre Raleigh is the premier venue in Downtown Raleigh, NC, for live music, concerts, and events. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Chapel Hill, NC
Opened in 1992, Local 506 is an all-ages rock club in downtown Chapel Hill, NC, owned and operated by musicians for musicians. The 506 is a showroom and a full bar, providing audiences the opportunity to see up-and-coming touring musicians and local bands in an accessible and professional musical setting. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Boone, NC
Opened in 2014, Lost Province Brewing Co. is a destination microbrewery and gastropub located in historic downtown Boone, NC. Lost Province has a two-story porch with lower level dining, and an upper level deck with views of Howard’s Knob. On Friday and Saturday nights, they feature local and regional talent from a variety of genres: from driving Americana, to bluegrass and old time, to classic covers from the 50s, 60s, and beyond. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Mills River, NC
Open since 2015, Mills River Brewing Co is a brewery and taproom serving up one-of-a-kind beers and delicious food in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. The warehouse-style facility sits on two acres with an outdoor patio bar and large hillside beer garden in the back. Indoors is a taproom with plenty of seating and a full view of the brewhouse. In addition to Mills River brews, the taproom bar has a large selection of homemade craft cocktails and a collection of rare bourbons. The venue hosts live music weekly on a large outdoor stage as well as social activities like trivia and bingo. ...
Durham, NC
Motorco Music Hall is a beautiful venue, bar, patio, and restaurant in Downtown Durham, NC. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Located in Charlotte’s North Davidson Historical Arts District, Neighborhood Theatre is a premier independent music venue hosting local and national acts. Originally built in 1945, Neighborhood Theatre was converted into a live performance space in 1997. ...
Durham, NC
The Pinhook is Durham’s premier 250-capacity live music and event space for dance parties, karaoke, and collaborative/creative events. The venue has amazing sound, great stage lighting, a projector, and live-stream capabilities. ...
Charlotte, NC
Sycamore Brewing – Taproom, Beer Garden, & Café is a craft brewery in the South End neighborhood Charlotte, NC. The venue has a ground-level beer garden, a full-service taproom with food, and a coffee shop. The building has a huge second-floor patio and bar overlooking the Charlotte Rail Trail and city skyline. ...
Asheville, NC
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub is a state-of-the-art live music, performance, and private event venue located in the historic River Arts District, in downtown Asheville, NC. The Grey Eagle is also Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue, featuring a large dance floor, relaxing patio area, and one of the best sound systems in Asheville. The performance room boasts an intimate stage with options for seated shows, two flat-screen TVs, and projector. ...
Asheville, NC
Open since 2002, The Orange Peel is Asheville’s premier downtown live music club featuring a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, a large hardwood dance floor, a stainless steel bar, and urban-chic decor. There is a smoking deck located to the right of the stage.A 75-person private club on the lower level called PULP features a full bar and a HDTV streaming shows from the main stage upstairs. PULP is open during all show nights and also for solo and acoustic performances on off nights. ...
Winston-Salem, NC
The Ramkat is a two-level live music venue and community performance space located in the Industry Hill neighborhood at the north end of the downtown Arts District of Winston Salem, NC. The Ramkat is serviced by three bars offering a wide variety of beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. ...
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