Ages 18 and up High June doesn’t quite know what they are, and honestly, they’re fine with that. What they do know is that their sound is alternative, boundless, and unapologetically theirs. Drawing inspiration from a chaotic mix of genres, High June delivers a unique sonic experience backed by high-energy performances and a complete disregard […]

Come experience the magic of Lake Eden for a joyful weekend of music, dancing, arts, creativity, spoken word, camping, outdoor adventures, wellness and PLAY, for families, friends, or simply you. This special gathering honors 45 years of festival traditions at one of WNC’s most treasured places. Reconnect and celebrate the music, creativity, and community that […]

There is a place where trees bleed crimson resin, forests resemble enormous green umbrellas and landscapes look as though they were created for another planet. That place is Socotra—Yemen’s enchanted island at the edge of the Arabian Sea. In Socotra: The Enchanted Island, the spectacular grand finale of Sufra Time: An Immersive Arabian Dining Journey, […]

Smoky Mountain Sk8way in Waynesville will host the 14th Annual Zombie Skate for all ages Friday, October 16, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dress as a zombie or zombie hunter for roller skating, a best-zombie contest, zombie games, snacks and prizes. $12 admission plus $3 skate rental.

Pan Harmonia Opens 27th Season with Celtic Corner Pan Harmonia returns for its 27th season with its wonderful compliment of adventurous and eclectic programming this October with Celtic Corner. Directed by multi-instrumentalist Rosalind Buda, who is both a piper and bassoonist, this fall’s Celtic Corner presents Glencoe, Asheville’s own Scottish Supergroup! Celtic Corner Presents: Glencoe […]

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Rob Haze at The Funkatorium! Rob Haze is a comedian from Atlanta, Georgia. He can be seen on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He was on the latest season of Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central and […]

Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records an episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea! This episode of Mountain Stage will be recorded live at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University! GUEST ARTISTS: Sarah Jarosz, Jill Andrews, Missy Raines & Allegheny, […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY JOSHUA RAY WALKER Joshua Ray Walker is a Dallas-born Country/Americana songwriter known for vivid, character-driven storytelling and a rich tenor that blends classic Texas tradition with a modern emotional edge. Since his 2019 debut, he has built a catalog defined by sharp writing, dark humor, and deep empathy for complicated people, earning […]

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

Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 4th Annual TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina! This event is limited to 300 participants. This race offers a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. […]

The Friends of Madison County Library will host a Fall Book Sale Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Marshall Library parking lot. Book are $10 per box until 1 p.m., and $5 per box after 1 p.m. Lots of books for kids, young adults and teaching materials will be available. […]

Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]

This class includes two days of instruction and all materials - encaustic medium, professional quality pigments, up to eight panels sized from 2.5”x3.5” to 8”x10”, and a variety of collage papers, as well as use of all the tools, equipment, and materials you will need to complete several small works using a wide variety of […]

The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Weaverville, and surrounding communities. Hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the annual event gives visitors the opportunity to tour […]

(FREE) Meet and watch original oil artist Geoff Barbey as he demonstrates his talents. After a 25-year career in advertising and marketing, Geoff felt the pull back to the canvas, rediscovering a love that emerged as a child touring museums in New York City with his grandmother. He was particularly drawn to the Impressionist paintings […]

Darko Butorac, conductor Joseph Conyers, double bass There is a serene kind of beauty found only at twilight, when the landscape cedes to legend; this program lingers in these wild places at their most untamed and fragile. Anna Clyne’s stormy nocturne gathers “every shred of the luminous past” like “a naked woman running mad through […]

Open Horse will be held Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Missed Path Sanctuary in Candler. The event is a free, relaxed, drop-in afternoon at The Missed Path Sanctuary. Guests can meet the herd, wander the property, talk with Marc and Mike, enjoy refreshments and snacks, or simply spend some quiet time […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Scribblers The Scribblers have been combining prog excess with 70s power pop ear candy since 2024. Lead singer Aubrey Young’s lyrics combine heartfelt sincerity with self reflective humor, while lead guitarist Andy Burns overlays incendiary riffs and solos. Bass player Steve Streit and drummer Joe Esposito […]

Smoky Mountain Sk8way will host the Smoky Mountain Geek Expo After-Party featuring Athena Phorah Saturday, October 17, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Skating, cosplay and photos with host Athena Phorah. $12 admission. Bring an October 17 Smoky Mountain Geek Expo ticket stub for FREE skate rental OR $2 off admission (choose one, not both). […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition 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 GA, […]

APLR & Lonesome Station Present: Maya De Vitry with Lyle De Vitry Saturday, October 17th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7 PM Maya De Vitry Originally from the green rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based fiddler-turned-songwriter with a voice […]

Darko Butorac, conductor Joseph Conyers, double bass There is a serene kind of beauty found only at twilight, when the landscape cedes to legend; this program lingers in these wild places at their most untamed and fragile. Anna Clyne’s stormy nocturne gathers “every shred of the luminous past” like “a naked woman running mad through […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY CARSIE BLANTON Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. A radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, her infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk rock. Blanton and her road-tested band deploy humor, camaraderie, and […]

Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]

Shadow and Light 5Rhythms® Map The Shadow Map of the 5Rhythms®, Gabrielle Roth wanted to investigate the polarities of what makes you feel uncomfortable and what brings you comfort in your life and body! The Shadow Map of the 5Rhythms® is Inertia, Tension, Confusion, Distracted, and feeling Numb. Moving into the Light is Flowing, Staccato, […]

Discover the beauty hidden in nature and transform your favorite found treasures into one-of-a-kind jewelry! In this fun, beginner friendly workshop, you'll learn how to create a custom sterling silver wire prong setting for small natural objects such as pebbles, shells, fossils, sea glass, crystals, or other tiny keepsakes. Go home with at least one […]

The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Weaverville, and surrounding communities. Hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the annual event gives visitors the opportunity to tour […]

-SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque Brunch Showcase […]

Join Animal Haven for our annual Fall Fundraiser featuring a full vegan buffet with dessert, beer, wine, and non alcoholic drinks. Enjoy live music from Southern Style Band, a silent auction with items from local artists and businesses, and the chance to meet all 60+ rescued animals throughout the sanctuary. The thrift store will be […]

The Seventeenth Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading, a series started in 2009 by Lori Horvitz, Professor Emeritus of English at UNC Asheville. For the first six years, the yearly event, a celebration of Asheville’s queer literary women—including local and regional writers of varying ages, identities, races and abilities, took place in the library at the […]

The 17th Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading will be held Sunday, October 18, at 3 p.m. at White Horse Black Mountain. Lori Horvitz, Professor Emeritus of English at UNC Asheville, started the series in 2009 as a celebration of Asheville's queer literary women. The series has included local and regional writers of varying ages, identities, […]

Join the Brevard Music Center for the vibrant opening of the 2026-27 Parker Concert Hall Series with Stile Antico, one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Renowned for their expressive performances of Renaissance polyphony, its twelve members have thrilled audiences with their fresh, imaginative, and moving interpretations of this style of music. […]

Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

DAVID NIHILL Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international […]

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a very scary comedy showcase!! Spooky Silly Skeletons, a haunted comedy showcase! Join us for a scary good comedy show in The RAD Brew Co's haunted basement. Featuring your favorite comedians from all over the […]