Designed for students in grades K–2 and 3–5, this dynamic, two-session camp offers a fun, art-filled experience led by our expert educators. Your child will explore their creativity in the Museum’s Studio, experimenting with a range of media. Don’t miss out on this exciting, artistic journey!

The Billy Jonas Band loves to engage and delight both young and adult audiences. Whether performing for adults, families, school groups, faith communities, or a mix, they strive for a musical excellence that inspires, entertains, and moves people literally and figuratively. With "wild-winded word magic" (Dirty Linen Magazine), homemade "industrial re-percussion" instruments, exquisite 3 and […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Caleb Synan from Los Angeles for an early NYE show! Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small southern town gives […]

Are you ready for a strong start to 2025? The 11th Annual New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru is January 1, 2025 at 10am! What better way to celebrate the start of a new year than running in the heart of downtown Asheville? The race course takes you through the […]

GRAMMY winner Mike Farris brings his raw and heavenly rock/blues sound to Asheville! Mike Farris is a Grammy, Americana and Dove Music Award winner with multiple solo recordings, including his last full length release; “Silver and Stone.” His iconic personal appearances include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert honoring Aretha Franklin. He was […]

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East!! Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $18

A Sense of Renewal! 2025 Happy New Year Everyone, every New Year we have the opportunity to reset and renew aspirations, dreams and inspirations in our bodies and lives. We must always remain open to new agendas and possibilities that come our way! We have the beautiful movement practice of 5Rhythms in which we can […]

Start dancing in BMCA’s low-pressure environment with Open-Level Adult Dance. Each class will feature a full-body warm-up, specific skill practice, and a dance combination to your favorite music! Dance combinations will be worked on for two weeks in a row to ensure all of our dancers can master all of the skills and moves involved. […]

Malaprop's Bookstore / Café presents a book launch for A Feral Church: A Guided Journey to Find Magic, Kinship, and the Goddess by H. Byron Ballard. Held at Citizen Vinyl on Wednesday, January 8. Doors at 5 p.m., event at 6 p.m. Free with RSVP. About the book: Through a series of guided meditations that […]

This fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following two FBI agents on a stakeout of two FBI agents on a stakeout of them — this wild and dramatically ambitious performance by actor-playwright Martin Dockery […]

HOME, a collaboration of Sue Schroeder (dancemaker) and Adam Larsen (filmmaker), connects the foundations of human existence — home, body and nature — as inextricably linked. Experienced through the integration of nature, architecture, story, the moving body and film, our story stretches between finding and losing oneself, reflections on the places we call home, with […]

This fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following two FBI agents on a stakeout of two FBI agents on a stakeout of them — this wild and dramatically ambitious performance by actor-playwright Martin Dockery […]

ELEMENTS OF BMC is a new series that explores the fundamental parts of creative practice at Black Mountain College, highlighting a range of artistic mediums and techniques. The series investigates the role of these elements in shaping the college’s legacy and lasting influence on contemporary art. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore new creative […]

This show will be at an indoor location. At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. This show will have chairs provided. This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general […]

This fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following two FBI agents on a stakeout of two FBI agents on a stakeout of them — this wild and dramatically ambitious performance by actor-playwright Martin Dockery […]

In celebration of its 23rd anniversary, NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition will welcome eight finalists to Asheville, NC, for an evening of songs and connection on Saturday, January 11. The internationally recognized event, previously held at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, has since found a home in […]

Cultivating Being Vibrant and Wonder of it All for 2025! It's an Ah-Ha moment when you are moving! Also it is the moment when you see a beautiful rainbow in the sky after a good soaking rainfall. When you have positive energy it radiates around you and your body and it sends messages of Love, […]

Revel in one of chamber music's most beloved forms, the piano trio, with this “incredible ensemble” known for its “passionate playing, articulate and imaginative ideas and wide palette of colors” (The Strad). Performing a program that explores romantic and modern era compositions, this trio lives up to its reputation for finding exciting and creative ways […]

Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are supporting Bounty & Soul! Come laugh and learn […]

Open and Closed in the Body! How do you find the balance between being Open and Closed in your body and life? Staying Open, we allow ourselves freedom to explore whatever may manifest itself in the body and our lives. When we are Closed there are no opportunities to learn or grow. We must find […]

Read 2 Succeed (R2S) is on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners. Join New Reading Tutor Training in January - Wednesday, 1/15, 22, and 29, 2025 from 6 PM - 8 PM on Zoom. *New tutors must complete all three days […]

Kanuga presents it's 20th anniversary Knitting & Quilting Retreat with master knitting instructor, Varian Brandon. Jan. 16-19, 2025 on Kanuga's 1,400 acre campus near Hendersonville, this retreat offers guests master knitting and quilting techniques while allowing time for exploring the grounds. There will also be a Faith & Fiber meditation space for introspective discussions. In […]

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender and nonbinary comics!! Modelface Comedy brings you the best queer comedians from all over the South. Celebrate all the aspects of queer life through laughter. […]

The Artful Journey with Julianna Caro continues! After an exciting fall looking at art exhibitions on Impressionism, the Harlem Renaissance, John Singer Sargent, and the Venice Biennale, this winter we will gather to explore three new topics: Siena and the Rise of Painting, Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now, and Leap Before You Look: A […]

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local favorites and nationally touring comedians and Catawba Brewing's award winning craft beer is the recipe for a perfect night! Order a South Slope Haze and $1 […]

Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This suite of works is designed to challenge popular perceptions of street dance — shaking the art form at its foundations to reveal the complex narratives and artistic ingenuity at its core. One of the most respected hip-hop choreographers in the country, Rennie Harris […]

Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they recieve! One […]

Join us in the Museum Atrium for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Each session features a deep dive into one artwork drawing connections between the imagery and our yoga practice—then explore the Museum afterwards! $10 (save $5 when you register for all three sessions—use discount code YOGA at checkout)

The BMCA instructors are back for another performance! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts rings in the new year with our annual Instructors Concert on Saturday, January 18 at 7pm. BMCA is blessed to work with many wonderful professional musicians through our Junior Appalachian Musicians program and private lessons. We love to highlight their […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 7:30, show at 8pm Tickets $18

Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This suite of works is designed to challenge popular perceptions of street dance — shaking the art form at its foundations to reveal the complex narratives and artistic ingenuity at its core. One of the most respected hip-hop choreographers in the country, Rennie Harris […]

Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the towns we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are supporting Riverlink! RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic […]

Malaprops and Blue Ridge Public Radio present: Terry Roberts in Conversation with Denise Kiernan. The author event for Roberts' newest novel The Devil Hath a Pleasing Shape takes place at Citizen Vinyl on Tuesday, January 21. Doors at 6 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. FREE with RSVP. Terry Roberts is the author of five […]

ReShaping and ReShifting in 2025 How can we reShape or reShift some of our old patterns to gain some new patterns in our bodies and lives. As we settle in into 2025, what are some things or movement that you would like to change. How are you stuck in your ways of movement? Sometime things […]

Shimmy-Disc presents... a Celebration of the Life & Songs of DANIEL JOHNSTON on January 22 at Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. $20 tickets or pay what you can at the door. This event, held on "Hi How Are You" Day (Daniel's Birthday) features JD PINKUS, LO WOLF, DRUNKEN PRAYER, NATE […]