Black Mountain College’s interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy fostered groundbreaking time-based experiments across disciplines, significantly influencing performance, theater, film, music, dance, and visual art worldwide. Points in Space: Performance at Black […]

Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, […]

Mark your calendars — December 5, 2025, through January 5, 2026 — the beloved Deck the Trees holiday tradition is back, bigger and brighter than ever! Now celebrating 15 years, […]

Fri, Jan 16 • 8 pm With raw emotion, tight harmonies, and impeccable musicianship, The Slocan Ramblers will light up the stage and lift your spirits. Their latest album Up […]

Fri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy […]

Fri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy […]

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Jan 18 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the 1940s, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious […]

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Risa Brainin Fri, Jan 23 • 8 pm In this rapturous, fresh take on one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, a mischievous fairy creates […]

A new work that explores the unique and tragic conflicts faced by settlers of Western North Carolina during the Civil War. Set in rural Madison County, this opera is 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With a velvet voice and old-soul charm, Stella Cole brings timeless jazz standards to life in an evening brimming with elegance and warmth. A rising star whose performances have captivated […]

Celebrate the WCU Fine Art Museum’s 20th Anniversary at our February 12 reception, from 5-7 pm. This special exhibition traces the Museum’s journey from its roots in the Belk and […]

For nearly a decade, Margo Price has created a lane where independent-minded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream. Now she’s back with an exquisite, timeless album […]

Tue & Wed, Feb 17 & 18 • 8 pm For over 50 years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with […]

Fri, Feb 20 • 7 pm Awe-inspiring illusions. Mind-boggling mental demonstrations. Captivating storytelling. Prepare to be astonished as Joshua Lozoff includes audience members of all ages in this highly interactive […]

For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and […]

Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented undergraduate students. The 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is currently on display in the WCU Fine Art […]

Fri & Sat, Feb 27 & 28 • 8 pm Michael Palascak, featured on The Late Show and The Late Late Show, was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic […]

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Mar 1 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes There are songs of loss and songs of found. […]

Tue, Mar 3 • 7 pm Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch (Glee, Only Murders in the Building) and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery (The Office) for a raucous night of […]

Wed, Mar 4 • 7 pm A 2X Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, arranger, and New York-based bandleader—Zuraitis is a trailblazing artist with “a heart as big as her remarkable voice” […]

Fri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14 • 8 pm Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC conquered the contemporary dance world with stunning performers, technical excellence, and a repertoire spanning […]

Celebrate the spirit of Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day with Danú, one of the world’s leading traditional Irish ensembles. Famed for their virtuosic musicianship, vibrant storytelling, and irresistible rhythms, Danú […]

The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half is back for 2026, celebrating Asheville’s resilience with a course that highlights the city’s best—historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts […]

Sat, Mar 21 • 8 pm Grammy-nominated master instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author—McCutcheon is folk music’s true Renaissance man. Wherever he performs, his legendary charm resonates with audiences of […]

ed & Thur, Mar 25 & 26 • 8 pm The “Notorious RBG” comes to life in this witty, moving portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. From breaking barriers and […]

Fri & Sat, Apr 3 & 4 • 8 pm In 1999, Kevin, inspired by Def Comedy Jam, tried stand-up at an open-mic night. Today, with a smooth, clever style […]

Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented graduate students. The Master of Fine Art Thesis 2026 is on display in the WCU Fine Art […]

Sat, Apr 11 • 7 pm One of Scotland’s most innovative musical exports, this skilled contemporary folk act fuses Highland and Island traditions into a fresh, distinctive sound rooted in […]

Experience the power and beauty of live orchestral music as the North Carolina Symphony returns to the Bardo Arts Center with Classical Favorites. This enchanting evening features a selection of […]

Fri, Apr 17 • 7 pm Inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, this powerful musical suite by composer Reginald Golden blends jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and […]

Rhiannon Giddens imbues her brand of folk music with miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, pursuing an authentic understanding of the country’s musical origins through art. A two-time Grammy Award […]

Wed, Apr 22 • 6 pm A bumbling crew, a mysterious yellow bird, and a chase that defies reality—Yellow Bird Chase launches you into a wild world with no words—just […]