BMCA Instructors Concert in Black Mountain, NC | Live Music Featuring 8 Acclaimed Local Musicians 8 incredible musicians for 1 great night of music! 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 24 at 7:30 […]

More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is a phenomenal talent who has been voted best musician in the Baltimore/DC area for several years. Pianist/Daniel Weiser has performed in over 20 countries.

Mark your calendar for a special Co-Headlining event Saturday, Jan 24th … 2 shows for one ticket. Cowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30 Cowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30 Cowboy Judy is fronted by longtime regional favorites Amanda Anne Platt, Amber Sankaran, Dulci Ellenberger, and Melissa Hyman. […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

By Nikki Massoud From the novel by Charles Dickens Directed by Devin Brain Sat, Jan 24 • 8 pm Akin to a bingeable dramedy carved with the beautiful prose that made Dickens popular, this fast-paced adaptation is filled with unexpected hilarity, escaped prisoners, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence. This gripping […]

More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is a phenomenal talent who has been voted best musician in the Baltimore/DC area for several years. Pianist/Daniel Weiser has performed in over 20 countries.

New Year - New Jokes First Jokes is a show featuring 25 of Asheville's best comedians sharing the first jokes they have written in 2026! All new jokes for a new years Hosted by Ryan Brown Featuring Aaron Naylor, Amanda Neal, Austin Elfers, Ben Gibson, Ben Jennings, CJ Green, Clay Jones, Cloud Hudson, Danny Felix, […]

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country and folk favorites as vocalist Emily Redden joins the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending series. From classic hits from Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash to the timeless I’ll Fly Away, to modern anthems and more, you’ll hear a celebration of country and folk music reimagined through the […]

Discover Urban Glory: An Insider’s Artful Journey into Allan Rohan Crite’s World Travel to Boston’s vibrant art scene for a virtual exploration of Allan Rohan Crite: Urban Glory, a long-overdue retrospective honoring one of America’s most important artists. More than a painter, Crite was a historian, storyteller, and elder statesman of Boston’s African American community, […]

OPENING RECEPTION for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld January 30, 2026, 5:30–8pm | Free and Open to All Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC} Join us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5:30–8pm. About the exhibition: Dialogue: Lindenfeld […]

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Jason Reel from Marion, NC! Jason Reel writes dumb jokes for smart people (and a few dummies). He uses observational humor mixed […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

PERSPECTIVES: Naomi Lindenfeld January 31, 2026, 11am | Free and Open to All Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC} On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11am, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” artist talk in BMCM+AC’s upstairs gallery. This event is presented in conjunction with the opening of Dialogue: […]

The YMI Cultural Center will open Art Earth Soul Kollective, a multidisciplinary exhibition examining race, space, faith, and belonging in American life. The opening reception on Friday, January 31 will feature visual and sonic works, a live performance, and opportunities for informal conversation. The exhibition remains on view through March 20. Opening Reception: Friday, January […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Corey Ryan Forrester!! Corey's love for comedy started when he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy, Dale. By the second grade, Corey […]

Saturday January 31st 7:30 PM – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20. About […]

What can a decades-old rom-com/fantasy film about a rodent teach us about human moral development? Come for the laughs, stay for a discussion of this timeless mid-winter feast for the mind and heart, which legendary film theorist Stanley Cavell said would still be "cherished" 100 years after its inception. Together, we will view Groundhog Day, […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta based comedian by way of Asheville, NC. He is a weekend regular at The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, a Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest semi-finalist, and […]

Join us for one of our favorite days of the year! Chimney Rock’s hardworking woodchuck will make a prediction not only about how much more winter we will have, but who we will be the Super Bowl winner.

Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. This 4-Part series will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, textures, and more! $499 plus a $65 […]

Joy and Bliss in the Body. Lyrical Wave Lyrical Rhythm, the fourth rhythm of the Maps created Gabrielle Roth gives us lightness, joy, playful and transformational energy in our bodies! It is a feeling of enjoying our movement in the body. The feeling of ecstasy that fulfills the body! It takes discipline to be a […]

New Year - New Jokes First Jokes is a show featuring 25 of Asheville's best comedians sharing the first jokes they have written in 2026! All new jokes for a new years Hosted by Ryan Brown Featuring Aaron Naylor, Amanda Neal, Austin Elfers, Ben Gibson, Ben Jennings, CJ Green, Clay Jones, Cloud Hudson, Danny Felix, […]

Step inside the imaginative world of renowned artist and furniture maker Tommy Simpson during a special Artist Talk, Book Launch, and Film Screening celebrating his exhibition Head, Heart & Hand at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. This free, public event brings together storytelling, film, and conversation for a rich, behind-the-scenes look at Simpson’s […]

Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the PVA Community Center (1 Granada St., Asheville) for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with stories, play, and community connection. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, pediatric speech-language pathologist and author of […]

A Benefit for Arts for All Kids Fri, Feb 6 • 7 pm Sit center stage and step into the spotlight. Join us on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage for an unforgettable evening where every note played helps open doors to the arts for WNC students. Enjoy intimate on-stage seating, light bites and drinks, a […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have our first show at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. This show features headliner Alyx Libby from […]

Experience Lute & Viola da Gamba Magic in Concert – Thursday, February 6 This special concert features Ronn McFarlane on lute and Carolyn Surrick on viola da gamba. Both of these distinguished artists have been champions of their respective instruments for decades, immersing themselves in various forms of folk and chamber music. Renaissance and Baroque […]

LOVE IN BLOOM: Ross Farm is hosting Western North Carolina's Most Unique Valentine's Event—Featuring Highland Cow Kisses! This is the right place for all things love. Mark your calendars for the region's sweetest Valentine’s experience including fluffy cow smooches, local artisans, and greenhouses full of flirty fun just in time for V-Day! CANDLER, NC – […]

The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL are excited to announce The Little Crafty, a new, intimate craft market celebrating regional artists, nature-inspired making, and the creative spirit of Western North Carolina. Taking place Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, from 1–6 p.m. in the Arboretum’s Auditorium, The Little Crafty will feature […]

Art Place Gallery celebrates a new exhibit featuring fiber artworks from regional artists. The exhibit also showcases members’ 2D and 3D artwork including painting, drawing, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramic work created in the Stuart Glassman Ceramic Studio, a vibrant part of the Art League of Henderson County. The Art Place Gallery is a dynamic visual […]

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The perfect show for everyone celebrating Galentine’s Day! 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 […]

North Carolina Hall Of Fame inductee, David Childers, with Irish singer songwriter, Dylan Walshe

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Feb 8 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the late 1950s and ’60s, musicians like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, Ornette Coleman, and others claimed their place as artists. There wasn’t any real doubt before, but jazz now […]

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.