*This is a year long program, starting October 24th and ending September 2022* The Farm Beginnings® class is a 12-month training session that uses holistic management to help beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation. Farm Beginnings will help you build these skills through one […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Steve says: A self-described “tongue in cheek religious painter”, Joe Lafone once had a dream where God commanded him to paint endless images of Grandfather Mountain, a credible still life, and to Iron his shirts. As Joe states, “Two out of three ain’t bad.” I have painted and exhibited with Joe for 18 years. Together […]

Over the past two years, artist-researcher, community organizer, and Center for Craft grant recipient, Macon Reed has built Hello Death, Where Have You Been All My Life? an immersive installation that harnesses the social function of ritual space to reflect, process grief, heal, and envision alternative futures. Unlike rituals that function in a prescribed order, […]

Over the past two years, artist-researcher, community organizer, and Center for Craft grant recipient, Macon Reed has built Hello Death, Where Have You Been All My Life? an immersive installation that harnesses the social function of ritual space to reflect, process grief, heal, and envision alternative futures. Unlike rituals that function in a prescribed order, […]

Upcountry Fiber Artists will present their exhibit titled “Carolina Mountains to the Shore” at the Caldwell Arts Council August 5 – September 30, 2022. Places and sights discovered while idly driving through the countryside, glimpsing a lovely vista, visiting the cities and coast, or during quiet moments in nature have inspired the work in this […]

“LIFE ART LIFE William Bernstein 50 year retrospective” features the glass and paintings of William Bernstein, an artist who has been at the forefront of the North Carolina studio glass movement for over 50 years. The exhibition takes place at the Toe River Arts Kokol Gallery August 6 through October 9, 2022 in Spruce Pine, […]

Dee Santorini has unleashed a herd of elephants in the River Arts District, and man the dust is flying! Santorini has a Serengeti show in the atrium at Trackside Studios this August, with a special focus on elephants and zebras. “Elephants speak to my heart,” says Santorini. “They have such a strong sense of community, […]

Join us on August 12th and 13th as we welcome world-class musicians and songwriters to the Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Maggie Valley, NC for a very special Songwriters Camp. Receive instruction and hear performances from Jim Lauderdale, Darren Nicholson, Clay Mills, Charles R Humphrey III, and Charlie Chamberlain. This is a two-day event […]

Join us Saturday, August 13 for our 2022 Summer in the Garden Music Series featuring Eric Congdon, in our beautiful, expansive outdoor terrace (weather permitting) at the Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South- 9 Rocky Ridge Road Asheville 28806. We will have some amazing drinks 🍺 and fabulous eats 🥪available at our Garden Grille and Bar

Marlene Thompson hosts our first Improv show at Asheville Beauty Academy! Featuring Mabel's Baby with special guest Shame Spiral plus more! ages 21+ (must have ID with you) Tickets $15

Tumo Kohrs is performing at Isis Music Hall on August 13 at 7 pm. Come for a toe-tappin, ear-wiggin', arm-swingin' evening of music! You never know where this duo is going to take you!

Presented by Laugh Your Asheville Off, with support from Prestige Subaru, Highland Brewing Co., and Franny's Farmacy, he largest comedy festival in the Southeast comes roaring back to Asheville August 10-13, 2022, with all the guffawing, snorting, and deep belly-aching laughter audiences have come to expect. Now in its 14th season, Asheville Comedy Festival presents […]

Contemporary folk quartet Life Like Water will join forces with global sound ensemble Free Planet Radio for a memorable double bill at the Grey Eagle on August 13th. Both bands are based in Asheville with a focus on bringing together world music from a variety of influences. Since 2001, Free Planet Radio has been bringing […]

Asheville Outlets presents a special weekend of savings, promotions and excitement to prepare for Back-to-School 2022! The Back-to-School Savings Event will be held Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, 2022, and will feature a wide array of sales & promotions at many participating retailers. On Saturday, August 13, WNC Youth Football and Cheer will […]

Every Monday Marlene Thompson hosts 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 […]

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+

We Will Not be Silenced: Standing for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women exhibition is a series of photographs and sculptures that bring voice to the international Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement through the lens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Comanche Nation, Lumbee, and other Native American artists. Museum Hours: The WCU […]

At The Mitford Museum, we think reading is one of life’s great pleasures. Especially when it’s shared! And who better to share a love of reading with than children? Each Tuesday in August (through the 23rd) children ages five and up are invited to join us for story time from 10-11:30 a.m. We’ll share a […]

Enjoy an exclusive evening at Bullington Gardens while you sip delicious, locally sourced wine and stroll through the spectacular Dahlias in full bloom. Groups of up to 8 are invited for a twilight party in either the pavilion, tents, or (in case of rain) the horticultural therapy greenhouse. The cost is $300 and will include […]

Aaron Naylor is a stand-up comedian from Kansas City. His smart one-liners and quick wit on stage in-between the jokes have garnered him a lot of praise since he started doing comedy in 2013. He has performed at some of the best comedy festivals around, including San Francisco Sketchfest, 10,000 Laughs, 208, Asheville, and Limestone. […]

Co-Creating Heart-Centered Connection and Skills Near Asheville, NC Compassion Camp is a four day event for adults and children where we create a community of people who learn, play and celebrate together, empowered to then send each other back into the world to spread these seeds of justice and love. Our time together is designed […]

Breathe new life into T-Shirts that are heading for the donation pile! Make your very own BFF garments! For the Center for Craft’s August Date Night, we are merging Frankenstein garments. Using scissors and thread, we will cut apart and patchwork together garments. Bring an old shirt and leave with a new one! If you […]

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

Join us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured band will be Rust Bucket a musical group from NC playing traditional rock and blues. Hellfire Hotwings […]

Get ready to boogie with a special outdoor screening of the 80s classic "Xanadu" at Foundy Street on August 18th! Join Foundy Street, Wedge Brewing, and Grail Moviehouse for an exclusive movie night with performances by Drag Queen Ganymede, DJ Set by Jaze Uries, and lots of fun all benefitting Cat Fly Film Festival!

Party & Drag Show! Join the queer party and enjoy a night. Hosted by Drag Queens, Kings & Royalty in between with stellar performances. 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 At […]

Comedy night at the new Well Played Board Game Cafe! Join a group of Asheville's best comics for a night of laughs and check out the new space. Come early for food and drinks Doors at 9pm featuring Larry Griffin and many more! ages 18+ Tickets $12

Katie Bowman is an artist, stand-up and improv comedian based out of Denver. Bowman’s voice is best described as confessional and goofy. She strives to connect with the audience with bits about her life as a social underdog using voices and act outs. Bowman has been featured as The Comic of the Week on The […]

Iconic Cherokee artist Mary Bottchenbaugh will lead a Cherokee bead making workshop teaching participants how to make their own pair of traditional Cherokee beaded earrings. Mary will also be discussing the history of tribal beadwork and sharing interesting stories with the class pertaining to her illustrious life, crafts, and tribal history. Enjoy a special day […]

Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) invites all artists: painters, sculptors, writers, performers & more -- to a casual weekly drop-in gathering on Saturday mornings at 9 AM to share your works in progress, alert others, and chat about art and what’s happening in your community. The first weekly Coffee is Saturday, August 20 at 9 […]

In this multimedia and hands-on workshop, participants will explore the elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and construct the building blocks of nature using a new 3D modeling toy called FLEXISTIX. This half-day, family workshop is open to all ages and perfect for middle grades students. Since antiquity, humans have recognized geometric patterns […]

** Prior registration required, head to fireflygathering.org/perennial to sign up today! Limited spots available** Join long-time Firefly Gathering instructor, Tod Kershaw, 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, […]