LIVE MUSIC VENUE FOR METAL, ROCK AND MORE
852 MAIN STREET SW, GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Open Mic at Blackstrap!
FULL BANDS AND SOLO ACTS WELCOME!
Show us your talent by performing three of your best songs (15 min or less), whether they are covers or originals. Bring some friends. Be professional. Show us what you got!
Spots do fill up so sign up online to reserve your spot...
Bloodlust: A Gothic Rite of Rhythm and Ruin with DJ SYSTEM FAIL
8pm - 2 am
All Ages
$5 cover at the door
Psychic Fair
12-5pm
Free Entry
🌙 Step into the mystical world at our Psychic Fair! Explore the ancient arts of palm reading, delve into the mysteries of runes, tap into the unknown with tarot, and explore the cosmic influences through astrology. Join us for a captivating day of divination and self-discovery.
🔮 The Psychic Fair takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Vendors charge a fee for their services. Appointments are first come, first served.
Psychic Fair
12-5pm
Free Entry
🌙 Step into the mystical world at our Psychic Fair! Explore the ancient arts of palm reading, delve into the mysteries of runes, tap into the unknown with tarot, and explore the cosmic influences through astrology. Join us for a captivating day of divination and self-discovery.
🔮 The Psychic Fair takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Vendors charge a fee for their services. Appointments are first come, first served.
Vessels of Vengeance / A Separate Piece / Mydas XXII / Punk Angels
Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM
ALL AGES SHOW
$12 ADV / $15 Door
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Tommy’s RockTrip
Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM
ALL AGES SHOW
$20 ADV / $25 Door
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TOMMY’S ROCKTRIP!!!!Is THE Ultimate Rock Tribute led by world renowned drummer Tommy Clufetos, who’s played with a who’s who of Rock n Roll Legends (Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper , Rob Zombie , Ted Nugent , among others).... You will not only hear the hits and where those songs have inspired the group to take their music ...but you can hear first hand the stories and anecdotes direct from one of the few people who’s been onstage with all the legendary greats in Rock History! Mixing the ultimate top hits from the above mentioned artists & other influences combine to make the Rocktrip SOUND & stage show a act that rivals the biggest groups around the globe.With supreme musicianship and some of the best songs and catalog around, Tommy’s Rocktrip will make an evening full of Rock N’ Roll reminiscent of the glory days of the 70’s 80’s Classic Rock Movement!!!Brought to you by Scoley Entertainment. @scoleyentertainment
Holiday Oddities & Art Market
12-5pm
Step into the strange side of the season at the Blackstrap Holiday Market — where weird art, dark crafts, and curious creations collide with holiday cheer! Shop one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers offering oddities, horror-inspired art, vintage curiosities, jewelry, and other wonderfully weird treasures. Sip something festive, enjoy the eerie holiday vibe, and find the perfect gift for the beautifully strange people on your list.
Trival Delinquents - Dark Side of Christmas, Heavy Metal Mania, Seasonal Folklore
Doors at 6PM / Trivia at 7:30PM
All Ages / Free Entry
B-Movie Bingo!
Doors 6pm / Movie 7pm
No cover — grab a $5 bingo card, sip on themed drinks, and call out the chaos as we screen the worst (best) movies ever made. Beat your friends and win gloriously shitty prizes!
Let There Be Rock School Holiday Social
Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM
ALL AGES SHOW
FREE ENTRY
This isn’t your average recital — it’s a celebration of courage, creativity, and pure musical energy. Come watch our Rock School students take the stage solo, even though most aren’t currently in a band. They’ve been working hard, pushing themselves, and now they’re ready to step into the spotlight.
Bring your friends, bring your voice, and come cheer them on. Your support helps build confidence, community, and the next generation of musicians.
Let’s make some noise!
Holiday Oddities & Art Market
12-5pm
Step into the strange side of the season at the Blackstrap Holiday Market — where weird art, dark crafts, and curious creations collide with holiday cheer! Shop one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers offering oddities, horror-inspired art, vintage curiosities, jewelry, and other wonderfully weird treasures. Sip something festive, enjoy the eerie holiday vibe, and find the perfect gift for the beautifully strange people on your list.
Tim Cappello
Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM
ALL AGES SHOW
$20 ADV / $25 Day of Show
Featuring a FREE afterparty at 11pm.
BLOODLUST: A Gothic Dance Party with DJ System Fail
Psychic Fair
12-5pm
Free Entry
🌙 Step into the mystical world at our Psychic Fair! Explore the ancient arts of palm reading, delve into the mysteries of runes, tap into the unknown with tarot, and explore the cosmic influences through astrology. Join us for a captivating day of divination and self-discovery.
🔮 The Psychic Fair takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Vendors charge a fee for their services. Appointments are first come, first served.
Holiday Oddities & Art Market
12-5pm
Step into the strange side of the season at the Blackstrap Holiday Market — where weird art, dark crafts, and curious creations collide with holiday cheer! Shop one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers offering oddities, horror-inspired art, vintage curiosities, jewelry, and other wonderfully weird treasures. Sip something festive, enjoy the eerie holiday vibe, and find the perfect gift for the beautifully strange people on your list.
Hubris Cannon / Oshiner / Effuse / Lord Carrion
Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM
ALL AGES SHOW
$12 ADV / $15 Door
BUY TICKETS
Holiday Oddities & Art Market
12-5pm
Step into the strange side of the season at the Blackstrap Holiday Market — where weird art, dark crafts, and curious creations collide with holiday cheer! Shop one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers offering oddities, horror-inspired art, vintage curiosities, jewelry, and other wonderfully weird treasures. Sip something festive, enjoy the eerie holiday vibe, and find the perfect gift for the beautifully strange people on your list.
Trivial Delinquents
Doors at 6PM / Show at 7:30PM
ALL AGES WELCOME
Free Entry
Every Thursday at Blackstrap, trivia gets loud, irreverent, and a little unholy.
Compete in rotating pop-culture-from-the-underworld themes, win sinful prizes including real rock + metal memorabilia like Slayer, KISS, and Slipknot guitar picks 🤘.
Bring your brain, your bad attitude, and your baddest friends—no mercy, no Google.
B-Movie Bingo!
Doors 6pm / Movie 7pm
No cover — grab a $5 bingo card, sip on themed drinks, and call out the chaos as we screen the worst (best) movies ever made. Beat your friends and win gloriously shitty prizes!
OZZY FOREVER
A Let There Be Rock student showcase. Ozzy Forever: A tribute to the Prince of Darkness & the legends who inspired him.
Doors at 1PM / Show at 2PM
Tickets $10
Robby George Celebration Of Life: Frisson / Initium / Deathblender / Triangle Fire
Doors at 7PM / Show at 7:30PM
ALL AGES SHOW
Donations accepted at the door.
Trivial Delinquents
Doors at 6PM / Show at 7:30PM
ALL AGES WELCOME
Free Entry
Every Thursday at Blackstrap, trivia gets loud, irreverent, and a little unholy.
Compete in rotating pop-culture-from-the-underworld themes, win sinful prizes including real rock + metal memorabilia like Slayer, KISS, and Slipknot guitar picks 🤘.
Bring your brain, your bad attitude, and your baddest friends—no mercy, no Google.
Trivial Delinquents
Doors at 6PM / Show at 7:30PM
ALL AGES WELCOME
Free Entry
Every Thursday at Blackstrap, trivia gets loud, irreverent, and a little unholy.
Compete in rotating pop-culture-from-the-underworld themes, win sinful prizes including real rock + metal memorabilia like Slayer, KISS, and Slipknot guitar picks 🤘.
Bring your brain, your bad attitude, and your baddest friends—no mercy, no Google.
Die Laughing Comedy Competition
6:30pm
Free entry show.
18+ event.
See Atlanta comedians battle for a cash prize in this comedy competition. Winner is selected by audience vote. YOU decide who takes home the cash!
Let us know you're coming with a Free E-ticket RSVP.
Psychic Fair
12-5pm
Free Entry
🌙 Step into the mystical world at our Psychic Fair! Explore the ancient arts of palm reading, delve into the mysteries of runes, tap into the unknown with tarot, and explore the cosmic influences through astrology. Join us for a captivating day of divination and self-discovery.
🔮 The Psychic Fair takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Vendors charge a fee for their services. Appointments are first come, first served.
Ghost Tour with The Cadavers
🕗 Tour departs at 8 PM
Step into the shadows of Midland Gainesville with Blackstrap Ghost Tours, presented in partnership with The Longstreet Society. This guided walking tour will uncover haunted history and chilling tales surrounding some of Gainesville’s most storied landmarks—including the historic Piedmont Hotel.
✨ Come early to enjoy one of our brand-new cocktails at Blackstrap Rock Hall and grab dinner from El Salvador Restaurant before the tour. Drinks are permitted along the route, so bring your courage (and your glass)!
Dare to walk where history lingers… and the spirits still whisper.