November 2021 – November 2022 Immerse yourself in our new exhibition series, Legends of Art & Innovation at Biltmore—featuring three different large-scale, multi-sensory experiences—created and produced by Grande Experiences using the very latest in immersive technology to illuminate the remarkable lives of Van Gogh, Monet, and Da Vinci and their timeless masterpieces of art and design. Each individual component of this year-long series offers fascinating ties to George Vanderbilt’s collection of treasures for his magnificent home on the grounds of…

Most Saturdays (Please see our website for dates) 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (arrive at 9:45) Near Asheville, NC Want to get a feel for an ecovillage in your body? Only have a little bit of time for a visit and you’re on a shoe-string budget? Join one of our tours! Tours are a great entry point into learning the history, purpose, and development of Earthaven Ecovillage. These tours are designed to provide learners with a deeper understanding about living…

Lenoir NC artist Tyler Stephens, a/k/a “Sour Steve,” will present his hand cut collage art exhibition “All Riot on the Western Front” at the Caldwell Arts Council April 1-May 27, 2022. By combining vintage pre-war and post-war adverts of the 1930’s-1950’s with more modern imagery of our current political and social landscape, Sour Steve’s art challenges the viewer to confront the incongruities and political paradoxes of our modern society. The Caldwell Arts council is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Art Garden Presents: ~~~ LOAM ~~~ Grow from the Soil you were Sown in. Mother and daughter explore layers of the human experience through mixed media. Evoking self-reflection, cultivation, and introspection for personal growth and expansion. The reflective quality and conversations between their works reveal their multi- generational connection of consciousness as they explore the feminine experience. Artists: ~~~Tarah Singh is a Guyanese - American Artist who grew up between the mountains of western North Carolina and New Jersey. Singh's…

Garner NC artist Keiko Genka will present her acrylic on canvas art exhibition “East, West, and Beyond” at the Caldwell Arts Council May 6 – June 24, 2022. Originally from Japan, Keiko Genka creates art that is inspired by her Asian origin leading into living in the west today. “Although I now realize the beauty of simplicity and subtlety in my own culture, I still try to capture the excitement I experienced in those western books from my teenage years”…

Ashevillians is a regular local comedy showcase featuring up and coming Asheville comedians and a few of your old favorites Hosted by Mario Trevizo Featuring Julia Macias, Jess Cooley and more! ages 21+ (must have ID with you) Tickets $10

Join the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) Thursday, May 19, at 6PM. This program airs live via Zoom. Little has been documented about the Jewish history of Western North Carolina, yet clues are all around us. Jews could be found in many towns including Brevard, Hendersonville, Statesville, Asheville, Rosman, Boone, Blowing Rock, Franklin, Sylva, Little Switzerland, Valle Crucis, Marion, Canton. Bryson City, Robbinsville, and Waynesville. Why did they come? What did they do? What is their lasting legacy? Join…

At the eighth annual Sound Effects concert to benefit Asheville Music School on Thursday, May 19 from 6 - 10 PM at Salvage Station, Asheville musicians team up to perform The Beatles' White Album. The Asheville Beatles Band, made up of an all-star cast of Asheville musicians, will perform songs from the fab four’s only double album, with classics like “Dear Prudence,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and the controversial “Helter Skelter.” “‘The White Album’ was recorded during an interesting…

A tropical comedy open mic every Thursday from 6-8pm at Getaway River Bar. Rotating hosts each week Clay Jones, Katy Hudson and Mario Trevizo No cover, 21+ Signup at 6pm, show at 6:30. Improv, Sketch and Standup welcome! Signup order will not necessarily be show order. Each comic gets 5-7 mins of stage time

Third Thursday Event House Concert on the Lawn Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30 PM Bring your lawn chair, grab a beverage from 3 Doors Down, and enjoy live music played on our front lawn! The amazing Darren Bryant will be performing live outside The Arts Center for all who wish to come to this free event. Come early to grab your spot!

Party & Drag Show! Join the queer party and enjoy a night of electrifying fun hosted by Danielle Eclipse featuring an amazing cast. Doors open at 7pm. First show starts at 9pm (ish) and second show at 11pm with some exciting intermissions the night turns to Dance Party with DJ RexxStep until 2am 21+ At the Asheville Beauty Academy, the longer you stay the better you look.

Relax and soak in the southern hospitality when attending the Annual Black Mountain Garden Sale. This 2-day garden sale event will be held in the heart of Black Mountain at Town Square. The Garden Sale is a specialty sale that features garden related material. Vendors will feature their prized plant material and other gardening merchandise. This is a gardeners dream sale! This sale is sponsored by the Black Mountain Beautification Committee. Visit our booth to see what we do and…

Ugetsu is a 1953 Japanese supernatural drama directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. Silver Lion winner of the Venice Film Festival, Ugetsu is was met with critical acclaim and has been credited with popularizing Japanese film in Europe and the United States. Set in the 16th century, the film centers on a rural potter in civil war-torn Japan who leaves home to sell ceramic goods is derailed by a mystical force.

Emily Walsh is a comedian who performs nightly in bars and comedy clubs across New York City. Originally from Boston, MA, Emily moved to New York City after college to pursue her dream of painting scenery for theatre, film and television. She still paints because comedy doesn’t provide health insurance. Emily was recently featured on Kevin Hart’s Lyft Comics on Peacock, and before the pandemic she headlined a sold out Stand Up NY as part of their Headliner Series. She…

Plant and plant goods pop-up sale featuring 10+ local vendors on the third Saturday of each month Come enjoy the Canopy Gallery and check out local growers and makers of all things plantie: from rare tropicals to native medicinals, handmade pots and trellises to botanical watercolor paintings, cut flower bouquets to herbal salves and teas.... (emphasis on rare tropicals. )

This 2-day garden sale event will be held in the heart of Black Mountain in Town Square. The Garden Sale is a specialty sale that features garden related material. Vendors will feature their prized plant material and other gardening merchandise. This is a gardeners dream sale! This sale is sponsored by the Black Mountain Beautification Committee. Visit our booth to see what we do and purchase raffle tickets to take a chance to win plants and other items. Help beautify…

**REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, MAY 21** sign up at fireflygathering.org/perennial -- Note: There are only 6 spots in the class, so register early!! Join Tod Kershaw, engineer turned off-grid dumpster diver extraordinaire, as he walks us through the ins and outs of DIY Blacksmithing, foraging for metal in the scrap heaps and so much more! This class will empower students to find metal, tools and fuel and teach you what to do with it. All of the materials in the class…

Atelier Maison & Co. and Show & Tell are teaming up to showcase the best in art & design! Join us at the Atelier Maison & Co. showroom off of Sweeten Creek Rd for a monthly Makers Market every third Saturday in the Asheville Design District. Each month will feature vendors and artisans selling housewares, vintage clothing, original art, handmade crafts, fair trade imports, and more.

School of Integrated Living presents Doug Elliott, well-known storyteller, humorist and naturalist! Stories, songs, and lore celebrating our human connection to some amazing wild critters. The program is flavored with lively tunes, fantastic folklore, natural history fact stranger than fiction, and more than a few belly laughs. Fun for the whole family! Saturday, May 21 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Stories and Songs at Earthaven Ecovillage

Drew Lausch is a Brooklyn-Based comedian, writer, producer, actor, and an "oversharing flirt" (NY press) originally from Fargo, ND. He recently filmed an episode of MTV's "Singled Out" and made his headlining debut at LaZoom Room in Asheville, NC. Drew performs regularly at New York venues such as Chelsea Music Hall, Public Hotel, The Bell House, Union Hall, West Side Comedy Club, and at least one pizza parlor in the East Village. Drew's "easy confidence and stage presence" has been…

John Concklin conducts our final program of the year and celebrates joy, wisdom, and hope. As the HSO looks to a new era, tonight’s program offers familiar and comforting works. We begin the evening with Mozart’s beautiful and at times gleeful, Overture to the Magic Flute. The amazing talent of cellist Miriam Smith is featured on Elgar’s Cello Concerto in e minor. This special evening will come to a close with Dvořák’s Symphony no. 9 in e minor, “New World”.…

Join us for a delicious Buffet and a fabulous Drag Show! Hosted by the queen of splits Euphoria Eclipse, the show features a mesmerizing cast every Sunday! Seating is limited so purchase your ticket today! $38 Tickets include the Brunch Buffet, Drag Show and a complimentary choice of Mimosa or Bloody Mary but seating is limited so purchase your ticket today! Doors: 12pm | Buffet: 12:30pm | Show: 1pm Tickets for just the Show are $10 (available at the door…

Asheville, NC – On Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County will celebrate the installation of a Pomeroy Foundation Heritage marker honoring Helen Morris Lewis at the Patton Parker House, 95 Charlotte Street, Asheville. The public is invited to attend the free event. Helen Morris Lewis, a pioneer in the woman suffrage movement, organized in Asheville the first woman's rights association in the state of North Carolina in 1894.

With Voices Raised Featuring pianist Norman Krieger and the Carolina Concert Choir Celebrate the end of the Brevard Philharmonic’s season! Norman Krieger is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation and is highly regarded as an artist of depth, sensitivity, and virtuosic flair. He is no stranger to Brevard, NC as he is a seasoned faculty member of the Brevard Music Center. The Carolina Concert Choir will join the Brevard Philharmonic to lift our voices in celebration. Be…

New York City Comedian Terence Hartnett (Caroline’s, NY Comedy Festival Comic to Watch) was diagnosed with testicular cancer last year, and it was the first bad thing that has ever happened to him. For 31 years, his life was a piece of cake, smooth sailing, straight down the fairway (none of these are metaphors: he golfed, he sailed, and he enjoyed various cakes). 1 Ball Show is the story of a charmed life burdened by a single meaningful experience. Something…

Every Monday Cameron Davis and Morgan Bost host Freshen Up at 5 Walnut Wine Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week. You don't need a new set but you need to try at least one new bit. Last Monday of every month will be a booked showcase of that months favorite performers no cover 5 Walnut Wine Bar ages 18+

Monday nights are Trivia Nights at the Getaway! Hosted by James Harrod, teams will be 2-5 members each. Bring your friends or tag along and meet new people. No Cover - Venue is 21+

Parthenon Huxley calls himself a “mid-20th Century artist.” His music avoids trends and reliably delivers guitar-centric rock with beautifully harmonized vocals and aspirational lyrics. Renowned North Carolina producer Don Dixon: “P. Hux has a way of drawing inspiration from the best songs of the 60s and 70s while creating recordings that are clearly his own.” Huxley’s music has been loved and lauded since his very first single, “Buddha, Buddha” (released in 1983 when he was known as Rick Rock) was…

Atlanta's Tiffany Burke is back in Asheville! Tiffany Burke is a comedian, actor, improviser, and writer based in Atlanta, GA. A Georgia native that travels the world consulting and bringing laughs. Tiffany spent the last 18 months of the pandemic becoming a Club House Influencer and Club House Rap Monologue champion flexing her voice over skills learned from decades of Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Tiffany is an American job creator, mother of two, and lover of crystal healing who uses…

Party & Drag Show! Join the queer party and enjoy a night of electrifying fun hosted by Euphoria Eclipse featuring an amazing cast. Doors open at 7pm. First show starts at 9pm (ish) and second show at 11pm with some exciting intermissions the night turns to Dance Party with DJ RexxStep until 2am 21+ At the Asheville Beauty Academy, the longer you stay the better you look.

An Introductory Dive into Earthaven Near Asheville, NC Earthaven Ecovillage Experience Weekend immerses participants in the life of Earthaven Ecovillage. If you would like even more time at Earthaven and additional ways to explore and experience community life, consider staying for the Ecovillage Action Week, which begins the day Experience Weekend ends. Our ecovillage provides the ideal living laboratory for a whole-life skills curriculum — a place to see regenerative systems in practice, food production in action, and community living…

Featuring refreshments, a silent auction and music in the round by local songwriters and musicians at the Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive. All proceeds will benefit UNWLA, which is supplying Ukrainians with food, water, medicine, hygiene kits and generators.

Ian Aber is a comedian, writer and comedy show producer. He was a national Finalist in NBC's Stand Up For Diversity and performs at clubs, colleges, music venues, bars, warehouses and pretty much anywhere there is comedy. His comedy is featured on Sirius radio and Audible. Ian has opened for Margaret Cho, Jo Firestone and Fortune Feimster and been accepted to and attended the Limestone Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, Accidental Comedy Festival, Orlando Indie Comedy Festival, Scruffy City…

Forest Bathing with Fireflies! Immerse yourself in the magic of twilight and experience the wonders of nighttime in the Blue Ridge Mountains. From sunset and starry skies to fireflies, we’ll marvel at Mother Nature’s light show as we explore the forest, hoping to encounter the elusive Blue Ghost firefly species! The evening begins with a gentle, guided stroll through private farmland into a peaceful forest, returning to an open meadow where we’ll settle in as the sun sets and sparkling…

Turn it up some for a good ole Ho Down. Hosted by the whoo-wee momma Nova Jynah, the show features a badonkadonk cast. So grab your beer or your fruity drink, sit back and enjoy the show. Doors at 10pm - Show at 11pm 21+

There is a critical need for blood donations. Register for the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. The donation drive will be held in Suite 348, across from RH Outlet. Donors are asked to register in advance by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/give and entering the sponsor code AshevilleOutlets. All Blood…

Yoga with baby goats…it is just as ridiculous and amazing as it sounds. You can expect to grin, giggle, move, and flow alongside the sweetest little snuggly socialites. The goats may pull your attention away from your movement practice from time to time but they are the most adorable anchors to the present moment and can spark pure joy. Upcoming public classes: May 28 June 11 June 25 Private classes available daily with advanced notice. Disconnect with stress and connect…

Join us for a delicious Buffet and a fabulous Drag Show! Hosted by the legendary Ida Carolina, the show features a mesmerizing cast every Sunday. Seating is limited so purchase your ticket today! $38 Tickets include the Brunch Buffet, Drag Show and a complimentary choice of Mimosa or Bloody Mary but seating is limited so purchase your ticket today! Doors: 12pm | Buffet: 12:30pm | Show: 1pm Tickets for just the Show are $10 (available at the door only) 1pm

Serve and Connect with Earthaven Two Sessions! May 30 – June 3 or October 10 – 14, 2022 Earthaven Ecovillage Near Asheville, NC Do you want to experience community and network with community builders? Do you want to learn skills, gain insights and get to know the Earthaven community? Do you want to contribute to something larger than yourself while also enjoying yourself? Be an active participant in the everyday rhythm of life and work at Earthaven Ecovillage! The best…

Join the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) Thursday, June 2 at 6PM as we kick off our month of Pride and LGBTQ+ history programming. This event airs live via Zoom. West of Asheville there has been little research on LGBTQ history or activism. Just last year, Dr. Travis Rountree and colleagues from Western Carolina received an internal grant to expand drag performer oral narratives to include other LGBTQ+ voices from Jackson County, NC. Our speaker will talk about how…

June 3 - 6: Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium, In person, Black Mountain, NC Over 25 presentations including: • Respiratory Resilience • Antiviral Herbs Native to the Appalachians • Epigenetics, Mental Health and Botanical Medicine • Geriatric Considerations in Treating Mental Health • Navigating Long-Term Drug Use with Herbs and Nutrition • Spirituality and Healing: The Meaning and Practice of Spiritual Care in Medicine • Pre-symposium Intensive: Herbal Compounding for the Clinic (Demonstration) with Kenneth Proefrock, NMD Plus medicine-making…

Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. These world-renowned, well-traveled, and skilled artists bring beauty to the world by sharing their craft. All of the artists featured have a fascinating story, interesting background, and their own “Journey of the Arts.” The Studio Tour is a showcase for local artists to feature their work, processes, and studio spaces. Along with the Studio Tour, participating artists will…

After a life-changing summer studying at Black Mountain College, Boston-based artist Jo Sandman decided to devote her life to art. At BMC during that pivotal summer of 1951, she studied painting and drawing with Robert Motherwell and photography with Harry Callahan, along with classes in anthropology and French, and was exposed to the ideas of faculty artists Ben Shahn and Joe Fiore as well. It was this “galvanizing experience” at BMC that prompted Jo Sandman to decide to follow the…