Whether you are new to Alcohol Inks or ready to dive in with further learning, come join us for this fun Friday evening exploring the endless possibilities with the playful medium of alcohol inks! These vibrant inks have a way of capturing everyone’s curiosity because of the way they bloom and expand across the page, […]

Mandee McKelvey was recently named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillist, and it's not hard to see why. As one of the midwest's most acclaimed stand-up comedians, Mandee is revered for her ability to spin tragedy into comedy. Mandee was named a breakout performer at Limestone Comedy Festival and […]

Marlene Thompson hosts The Improv Hour at GiGi's Underground! Featuring Mabel's Baby with special guest Family Dinner plus more! ages 21+ (must have ID with you) Doors at 10pm, show at 10:30pm Tickets $15

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Alan Wagner and Ralph Coffey in The Learning Garden for this workshop demonstrating the timing, tools and techniques of pruning shrubs and small trees. Portions of this program may be held outside; please dress appropriately for the weather. The program is free but registration is required.

Art-making is a path of discovery, guided by our authentic creative voice (the Ally) and often blocked by our internal critic (the Adversary). This low-pressure workshop will move you towards making peace with your inner creative Adversary and harnessing the unique power of your inner creative Ally! Randomly selected tarot cards and journaling will help […]

DYSTOPIA WORKSHOP Presented by Ripley Improv Learn how to improvise narrative through the lens of genre! Ripley Improv will pull back the curtain and reveal the tropes, themes, and characters that make an improvised play a YA Dystopia. You’ll monologue, you’ll fight, you’ll fall in love, and, in the end, you’ll know how to construct […]

Challenge the winter blues with beauty, community and creativity! We will embrace the color blue as well as the gorgeous yet subtle hues of winter, adding playful marks to a variety of beautiful papers colors using indigo acrylic inks, indigo watercolors & earth tones. You will build up a beautiful stack of collage papers you […]

Modelface Comedy Presents: Baron Vaughn Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM DAY OF: $30.00 ADVANCED: $25.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $30.00 - ALL AGES - FULLY SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38201782 BARON VAUGHN With an undeniable ability to construct and produce remarkable performances, actor/writer/comedian Baron Vaughn is a skilled talent […]

BEN ROY Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM ADVANCED: $20.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $25.00 DAY OF: $25.00 - FULLY SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38202250 BEN ROY If you aren't familiar with Ben Roy, he's been taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004, bringing an unparalleled energy and unique voice […]

Ripley’s premiere genre brings epic dystopian storytelling to life on the stage, honoring popular titles such as Hunger Games, Divergent, and A Handmaid’s Tale. In each performance you can expect to find your protagonist battling the evil powers that be as well as her own hormones. What might otherwise be a silly exploration of teenagers […]

Workshop MUSICAL IMPROV Presented by Ripley Improv w/ instructor Kelly Lohman Improvising songs can be as easy as A/B, A/B, C! Learn simple musical formats that will wow an audience and make you feel like a wiz. Practice scene-into-song techniques and ways in which a song can enhance your character’s emotional journey. Taught by Ripley […]

A Chamber Orchestra performance by the Brevard Philharmonic at Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church. Wonderful string orchestra works by Mozart, Price, Rutter, Joplin and more! General admission, Seating is limited

ENCOUNTER Presented by Ripley Improv ENCOUNTER is a fully-improvised, hour-long stage play that explores the stories of first contact between one woman and the completely unknown. Inspired by Ripley's namesake film Alien, along with Arrival, and the book Annihilation, ENCOUNTER blends sci-fi, horror, and "the new weird," unpacking the emotional and psychological impact of a […]

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. This show will have chairs provided This show is wheelchair accessible SECRET COMEDIANS. All comedians remain unknown until they take the stage. Every lineup is […]

Tina & Her Pony (indie Appalachian folk) will play a full band show at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, March 12th, to celebrate the release of their new album Marigolds. $15 advance / $18 at the door / $20 VIP. Purchase tickets online here. Door opens at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Marigolds is an […]

Every Monday Marlene Thompson hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring your best new jokes each week. You don't need a new set but you need to try at least one new bit. First Monday of […]

Join Meghan Baker, a NC Cooperative Extension outreach educator for small diversified farms, for this ONLINE presentation to learn how to choose the proper site for a variety of small fruits and the cultural requirements for consistent harvests. Megan will describe varieties best-suited for our WNC region and help us on our way to truly […]

Hops Around Comedy is a rotating show presented by Modelface Comedy that takes place in all your favorite Asheville breweries. This week we are at Eurisko Brewing in the South Slope!!!! Katie Hughes is a nationally-touring comedian who Creative Loafing Atlanta named Critics’ Choice Best Comedian & Readers’ Choice Best Celebrity of 2019. Her album […]

3.16.23 The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement PULP What: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel's Pulp Lounge When: Thursday 3.16.2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p Where: The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $14 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to […]

3.16.23 The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement PULP What: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel's Pulp Lounge When: Thursday 3.16.2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p Where: The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $14 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to […]

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! Featuring TBA ages 21+ (must have ID with you) Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

ATLiens is a best of Atlanta comedy showcase. This show features Alyx Libby, Tamar Rubin, Zach Wright, Piere Guyton and Katie Hughes ages 18+ doors 7pm, show at 8pm Tickets $15

Be bold and sit up front because you might just be part of the show! Cody Hughes and a few of Asheville's best comedians will be telling jokes and taking shots this Friday night at GiGi's Underground Featuring: TBA ages 21+ (must have ID with you) doors at 10pm, show at 10:30pm Tickets $12

We're returning to downtown Asheville and the amazing RAD greenway for 2023! These races start in the heart of downtown Asheville (Pack Square Park) and weave their way down to the French Broad River, where runners will remain for the duration of the race. The greenway is scenic and flat, and we'll have planned entertainment […]

Asheville’s newest food truck, GUAJIRO CUBAN COMFORT FOOD, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, March 18 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. The grand opening will take place at GUAJIRO’S permanent location in the parking lot of the Asheville Cotton Mill in The River Arts District. The kidfriendly event will include giveaways, live music, classic […]

DESIGNER SERIES: LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS A crash course in theatrical lighting fundamentals. Join local Lighting Designer Abby Auman for the first workshop of our Magnetic U Designer series, and learn some basic lighting design tricks of the trade. Walk away from this empowering session feeling confident that you understand basic lighting design principles and the […]

Come join us to begin working on your very own collage journal, in which you can build a collection of inspiring designs, patterns, quotes, colors, textures and more! We will have materials available for your to assemble your own booklet cover, and pages within to begin building up your collection. During open studio we always […]

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and buy snacks at the venue. However for this particular show we ask that you not bring outside food or beverages. This show will have chairs provided This show […]

This concert celebrates friendship - old and new, local and long distance, and everything in between. For his debut with the HSO, David Southorn, Concertmaster of the Delaware and New Haven Symphonies, and Associate Concertmaster of the New Jersey Symphony, will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in e minor. The concert also features Elgar’s Enigma Variations, […]

Marc Gunn’s Irish and Celtic PodCast rates Tuatha Dea as one of the top 10 Celtic bands of 2022! Hendersonville Theatre is proud to bring Tuatha Dea to Western North Carolina! Rated as one of the top 10 Celtic bands in the United States, Tuatha Dea is a progressive Americana band with a Rock edge, […]

Every Sunday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This Sunday we have local legend Cody Hughes filming his first 30 min comedy special!!! Local favorites James Harrod and Marlene Thompson will also be filming their 15 min sets! Cody Hughes is a comedian from Asheville NC. He’s lived […]

Every Monday Marlene Thompson hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring your best new jokes each week. You don't need a new set but you need to try at least one new bit. First Monday of […]