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, […]

HEAD, HEART, AND HAND Works by Tommy Simpson Opening Reception: February 6th Exhibition Runs: February 6 – March 1, Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Free and Open to the Public Black Mountain Center for the Arts is proud to present an exhibition of works by renowned artist Tommy Simpson, whose imaginative approach […]

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 […]

Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, is accepting entries for their February exhibit, "Fiber & Textiles." The show will run from February 7 to February 22 DETAILS: These are the fabrics of our lives, the threads that hold us all together. Texture, warmth, color, and tactile are words that may come to […]

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]

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 […]

This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular […]

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.

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]

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 both social media audiences and live concertgoers, Cole offers fresh yet nostalgic interpretations of favorites by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. Experience […]

Spirited Improv is a conscious, community-centered experience where we come together to grow through improvisation. Using improv as a living practice, we explore presence, creative expression, and authentic connection in a space rooted in love and radical acceptance. This is not about performance or comedy. It’s about trusting the unknown and responding from the heart. […]

Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s edition with all headlining comics Comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you in your seats figuring out what you just looked at! We have all headlining Comics on the show, sharing their interpretations of Valentine's Day! Love […]

A New Readers Theatre Program Launches in the Swannanoa Valley—Join the Encore Players Onstage! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is excited to launch the Encore Players, a brand-new senior readers theatre program, and we’re looking for performers for our first production: Noël Coward’s classic comedy Blithe Spirit. Readers theatre brings stories to life […]

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 Chelsea Galleries to its focus on contemporary Native American voices today. Explore works from each chapter of our history and join us in honoring this […]

Join us in person at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial or via Zoom! If you have ever been interested in reading Thomas Wolfe, our annual Short Story Discussions are a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with his work. Join us as we read a curated selection of Wolfe’s short stories, each paired with an engaging and […]

Join Malorie, Certified Life Coach, Tarot Reader, and Astrologer, at Asheville Salt Cave for a transformative tarot experience. Receive a 10-minute reading designed to help you release the energy of 2025 and gain a sneak peek into your unique 2026 journey. Leave feeling clearer, inspired, and more connected to your intuition. Add on a salt […]

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. […]

✨ Be our Galentine ✨ Grab your besties and meet us at the studio for bubbles, vintage treasures, home goods and permanent jewelry by Sparked With Love. Come get linked (literally), shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and toast to love in all its forms. 🥂✨ February 13th at Shared Language Studios! 115 Elk Mtn. Road 4-6:30pm

Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium, FuseFest (February 13 to 15), and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday, February 13, […]

Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium, FuseFest (February 13 to 15), and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday, February 13, […]

Experience the Art of Fused Glass Welcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in Tryon, North Carolina. Whether you're a seasoned studio artist, an art educator looking for professional development, or a curious enthusiast, FuseFest is designed to inspire […]

Sparkle, Sass & Confidence This Valentine’s – Burlesque Workshop Feb 13 Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of sparkle, sass, and sophistication this Valentine's season! Join Claire for a sultry Friday night experience where classic burlesque meets modern empowerment. Whether you're looking to surprise someone special or simply celebrate yourself, this 90-minute workshop will have […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have headliner Eric Neumann from NYC for Friday the 13th Comedy! Eric Neumann is one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians on the comedy scene today. His late night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was […]