This evening of tales celebrates the wonder that comes from spinning our experiences into stories and from listening to the old stories that have guided us through time, attuning us to what it means to be human living in a wondrous world. Wonder is the true treasure that keeps us alert and curious, energetic and […]

In this new musical from Skysail Theatre, siren melodies mingle with an original electronic score to create a unique soundscape spanning folklore and science fiction. Audience members embark on a journey into uncharted galaxies with a young spacefarer seeking to answer an ancient call. Follow as she encounters a mythical oceanic planet with an ominous […]

Kanuga presents "The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg," a play and musical celebration of the late American poet. A pre-show, chef-curated brunch is included, along with coffee and cake after the play. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal concert settings, on stage at clubs and grooving hard at swing dances. The AJO’s repertoire ranges from Swing Era dance classics to original charts by […]

From the company that brought you Frozen JR., Shrek JR., and The Wizard of Oz: Bluegrass Style! comes our most breathtaking production yet—The Lion King JR.! Join us on an unforgettable journey to the PrideLands in this professional-caliber musical event that’s perfect for audiences of all ages. With soaring vocals, eye-popping costumes, and powerful performances, […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kevin McCaffrey from NYC! Kevin McCaffrey is a comedian who made his network debut on The Late Show with David Letterman, and whose two albums – “Nice & Drunk” and “Not Helping” – both […]

Remember the last time you felt truly alive? If not… it’s time. The next Spirited Improv Series begins January 13, 2026 and you're invited. This is not traditional improvisation. Imagine Spirited Improv as a spiritual practice, where creativity meets consciousness and community. It's part expressive arts and part heart-opening growth. Spirited Improv offers a warm, […]

Build Strength, Grace & Confidence – Beginner Adult Ballet Foundations Discover the beauty and strength of ballet this winter in Adult Ballet: Foundations—perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore dance in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. This class focuses on basic posture, port de bras, turnout, alignment, and simple combinations, helping you build a strong […]

Read 2 Succeed Volunteer Tutor Training Support local students in learning how to read! This 6-hour training (2 hours across three days) equips new volunteers with the background knowledge, tools, and skills to support aligned reading instruction with local K-5 students in Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools. All trainings take place on Zoom. […]

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. […]

Show Details 📍 Brewery. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will also be able to pull the show address at that time using your email address on our website. 🍻 Drinks will be available for […]

My Magnificent Nemesis is an Asheville-based progressive cinematic pop rock band with a jazzy edge, led by composer/drummer James Kylen alongside Chuck Lichtenberger (keys), Jonathan Pearlman (guitar), Ryan Kijanka(bass), and Alex Travers (violin). Known for their high-powered musicianship and playful stage vibe, their sets showcase the band’s imaginative original music, shifting between driving rock, quirky […]

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 the Hill and Through the Fog transforms hardship into hope with a powerful, joyful soundtrack. Say hello to your new favorite band. “This fearless, fleet-fingered […]

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 Festival for three years. Discovered by Joan Rivers in 2014, he skyrocketed with ComedyTime TV. Candid about the medical condition that delayed his start, his […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating

The JackTown Ramblers, hailing proudly from Morganton, NC, embody the true spirit of bluegrass music with their infectious energy and deep-rooted passion. Consisting of four musicians with a deep history in the music, they have carved out a name for themselves as stalwarts of the local music scene, captivating audiences with their distinctive blend of […]

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 Festival for three years. Discovered by Joan Rivers in 2014, he skyrocketed with ComedyTime TV. Candid about the medical condition that delayed his start, his […]

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 […]

Renew Your Passion for Movement! In the New Year, it is always important to recommit to movement! Movement is medicine! Why should we move? To get out of our heads. To stimulate all of your senses. To rattle your bones and shake your tale feathers. Enjoy connecting with fellow movers to create a welcoming community! […]

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 Monk took jazz to thrilling new heights. The tempos got faster, the harmonies bolder, and the rhythms more complex. Dancers sat down and leaned in […]

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 $12

A new trio featuring Billy Martin, Matt Glassmeyer, and Jonathan Goldberger will perform at APLR on January 19 as part of four shows across Virginia and North Carolina in support of their forthcoming album State Fete, to be released January 16. The album captures a wide dynamic and emotional range, presenting three seasoned improvisers creating […]

This DIY workshop is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting downtown Asheville. Come stamp a copper ornament, or earrings to your liking! Choose from more than 50 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. After a quick demo by the instructor you […]

COLLECTIVE BODY! We are not alone and we help each other when we need to. How do you show up for one another in this dance practice? In the practice, we move as individuals, in partnership and as a collective community where we feel a shared energy of unity and love for one another! Join […]

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/Artistic Director Daniel Weiser has performed in over twenty […]

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/Artistic Director Daniel Weiser has performed in over twenty […]

Dinner Under Dinos – A Parent’s Night Out Parents- enjoy a night out downtown during Asheville’s Restaurant Week while treating your kid(s) to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS! This fun-filled night includes cheese pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, scavenger hunts for special prizes, and […]

Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs, tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people, the eccentric, the holy, the profound, the courageous, the inspiring, the beautiful. They poke fun at […]

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 chaos for four young lovers and a troupe of amateur actors in an enchanted forest. Bursting with mirth, music, magic, and mayhem, this transformation comes […]

ReMix It, Asheville's future creative reuse center is inviting the community to help create Asheville’s largest fabric snake! Each ticket includes a 10x10 fabric square that participants will personalize at the event and return to be sewn live into one giant community art piece. The finished piece will first be displayed at the ArtsvilleUSA gallery […]

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.

Dinner Under Dinos – A Parent’s Night Out Parents- enjoy a night out downtown during Asheville’s Restaurant Week while treating your kid(s) to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS! This fun-filled night includes cheese pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, scavenger hunts for special prizes, and […]

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 powerful account of families torn apart by fear, mistrust, and violence. Tracing a story that interweaves short stories and poetry of Ron Rash and based […]

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.