If you like to play music or to listen to live local players playing it, there are two fresh opportunities for your fingers and ears in the week ahead in South Charleston.

SATURDAY, May 17:  There’s an acoustic, old time and bluegrass jam session starting 11 a.m. at Gorby’s Music, 214 Seventh Ave., South Charleston. It’s open to all ages and skill levels. Call the store at 744-9452 for more information.

MONDAY, May 19: Head to a new weekly open mic starting Monday just down the block from Gorby’s. Hosted by Neil Curry and Josh Cannon, it runs 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Monday night at Heathens Bar behind the South Charleston Mound in the old Bambino’s Bar above Romeo’s. Call 414-4205.