Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:30, show at […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Supernatural is a musical project and a folk-process experiment in song preservation. Traditional music has survived for generations because people sing songs in a room, others hear them, and someone carries them forward. Inspired by Widespread Panic—and the band’s ability to bring older songs and overlooked […]

Asheville Baroque Concerts’ artistic director, Gail Ann Schroeder, presents a milestone recital commemorating her 50th year of dedication to the viola da gamba––an elegant, bowed instrument that flourished during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. As a celebrated virtuoso, educator, and champion of early music, Schroeder has captivated audiences throughout Europe and the USA. This anniversary […]

Flat Rock, N.C. – The Friends of Music & the Arts series at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness prepares for the Christmas season with a return performance by pianist Thomas Keesecker, Sunday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m. Open to the public, the free concert will be held in the spacious Parish […]

Join us for another thrilling chapter of A Novel Approach: An Improvised Page Turner! Blending improvisational theatre, literary fiction, and crowdsourcing, A Novel Approach makes you, the audience, a co-writer of a book that doesn’t yet exist! Based on your suggestions, the narrator and performers create the story right before your eyes, with a fun, […]

SEATED SHOW (general admission seating) MAMA’S BROKE For more than a decade, Mama’s Broke, the Canadian duo of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have forged a style carried across landscapes rather than tied to one. Their forthcoming 12-song LP Reunion, out August 28 via Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group, follows years in […]

Described by The New Yorker as “adventurous and passionate,” Asheville Symphony guest pianist Inna Faliks presents a program featuring works by Clara and Robert Schumann, Beethoven, and Chopin, all showcasing her poetic and communicative style. Clara Schumann: 3 Romances in A minor, Op. 21: No. 1 Chopin: Scherzo in B minor Op. 20, No. 1 […]

Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in […]

6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a […]

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Featuring classical guitarist Eric Congdon.

The Forest Dwellers are an eclectic all-star improvisational trio who take listeners on a cosmic musical journey by playing ephemeral music, grounded in eternal groove. This newly formed improvisational music trio consists of three artists whose names most Ashevillians already know: Chinobay, River Guerguerian, and Scott Sheerin. Chinobay is an internationally esteemed musician from Uganda. […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY KING BUFFALO King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed “heavy psych” band has made its name via 4 Full-lengths, 4EPs, and tours with Clutch, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, All Them Witches, The Sword, and Elder. L.A. […]

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 […]

(FREE) Join us for a special opportunity to meet and shop with 8 of our resident jewelers who will be bringing so many additional handcrafted pieces especially made for this annual event. Nina Hansen, Leather & Handbag Artist, and our special guest, Curated Consignment Boutique, offering elevated women’s clothing and accessories, will also be on […]

Visitors are invited to print their own keepsakes with Jessica on her vintage letterpress presses, each printed on sheets of handmade paper. Jessica White grew up in Taiwan and spent her childhood transported by storybooks and fairytales. Following a career in academics as the Professor of Printmaking and Chair of the Art Department at Warren […]

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, […]

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 […]

-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 […]

For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something remarkable happened. A new breed of collectors emerged and, before long, they were battling to acquire any work by these new, radical artists that they could […]

Asheville Storytelling Circle in conjunction with the Southern Highlands Craft Guild and the National Storytelling Network presents: Tellabration 2026!  The event will be held at The Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville on Sunday, November 22, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at the door (cash or check). Reserve by […]

Enjoy an afternoon of festive creativity and meaningful local holiday shopping. Connect with the Pollinators Creative Healers, learn more about our wellness and social healing offerings, and experience community joy. 3:00–5:00 PM — Holiday Marketplace & Festive Creative Activities for All Ages. 5:00–6:00 PM — Community Celebration with poetry, movement, singing, sound healing, and sharing […]

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam in the RAD Comedy Basement! Your favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush! This month we have an extra special secret guest! Hosted by Jason Reel ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $15

A New York City native, Koh Kazama is a concert guitarist and educator exposing audiences to the endless possibilities of the classical guitar. He started his guitar studies at the age of six, after being inspired by a Japanese rock musician. His diverse repertoire ranges from early music played on period instruments to contemporary music […]