Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Drew Morgan from Los Angeles! Drew Morgan is a comedian, writer and actor from hills that put the East in Tennessee. He tours internationally as a member of the wellRED comedy tour. Drew has been featured […]

The Kenilworth Artists Association will host its 19th annual Fall Art Studio Tour Oct. 5-6. Artists living and creating art in historic Kenilworth will open their studios for visitors to see and purchase their work. Expect unique works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, encaustic, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, glass, fiber, woodcraft, mixed-media, illustration, photography, paper and […]

Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA where WildHawk Physical Therapy will be hosting this free, interactive workshop! Attendees will leave with a personalized approach to keep their shoulders injury-free. This event is free and open to everyone.

The InterBeing Festival takes place at Samasati Sanctuary, a beautiful 10-acre retreat center in Weaverville, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Most festivals are about the music, the food and the fun… the InterBeing Festival includes all of that, but the focus is on meaning and connection. Individuals from all walks of life are invited to […]

Create a wearable garden! Learn to build millefiori petal and leaf canes in polymer clay. Beginning with basic color blending, we will learn to create canes using bulls eyes, stacks and clay wraps. Beginners welcome. Class taught by Barbara A. McGuire. Students must provide clay, (2 white, 1 black, 1 pearl) Basic tools provided. All […]

Hot Springs Art Trail is a celebration and promotion of the talents, works, and creativity of the many local artists in the Hot Springs area and Madison County. Visitors and residents are invited to walk the self-guided “trail”, see artworks, and meet artists. FREE & family-friendly. 11AM Trailhead Kickoff at Gallery339 / Refreshments / Live […]

In Celebration of Thomas Wolfe's Birthday and kicking off Wolfe's favorite month of October, join us for a special evening tour as we explore portions of Riverside Cemetery. We'll piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well as a few other notable people […]

Cast Iron was formed in 2019 from the rich acoustic music scene around the Asheville area. Mandolin player Nick Dauphinais, a New Hampshire native, has played with Mountain Faith and the Larry Stephenson Band. Andrew Blythe, on banjo, grew up in Etowah, North Carolina and participated in the bluegrass program while attending East Tennessee State […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing. Hosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich, Flimflams Comedy takes place once a month at New Origin and no two shows are the same! The show is free but donations […]

España! October 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm The Brevard Philharmonic's 2024-25 season begins with flair! Three different composers capture the essence of Spain: Emmanuel Chabrier’s rhapsodic España opens the program, Nicolai Rimsky-Korasakov’s Capriccio espagñol is an exciting showcase for the orchestra, and Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole features the brilliant SooBean Lee, violin. Fantástico! Lalo's Symphonie […]

The Kittredge Arts Center proudly presents acclaimed singer-songwriter/vocalist/classical guitarist Laura Boswell for a special duo concert with multi-instrumentalist Jason DeCristofaro (marimba, piano, percussion). The concert will be held in the Williams Recital Hall at the Kittredge Arts Center at Warren Wilson College, Sunday October 7 from 5 PM to 7 PM. Alternate site is Kittredge […]

Drumming Bird and BAERD's co-headlining tour graces the Citizen Vinyl stage on Sunday, October 6. 8 p.m. show, 7 p.m. doors. $15 in advance / $18 at the door. Drumming Bird is the main vehicle of singer-songwriter Austin Sawyer. The 24-year-old has been writing and performing music as Drumming Bird for over 8 years, meticulously […]

Please join us at Ginger's Revenge for our first clothing swap/ drive for BeLoved Asheville! Drop off any clean, gently worn clothing at Ginger's Revenge between 10/1-10/7 during regular business hours. All gender, age and size clothing is welcome. We will sort all items on Monday for anyone to come look though and find your […]

Modelface Comedy and Ginger's Revenge Present: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each month at Ginger's Revenge to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with BeLoved Asheville! Come […]

Malaprops and Blue Ridge Public Radio present: Terry Roberts in Conversation with Denise Kiernan. The book launch for Roberts' newest novel The Devil Hath a Pleasing Shape takes place at Citizen Vinyl on Tuesday, October 8. Doors at 6 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. FREE with RSVP. Terry Roberts is the author of five […]

Eyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro Open Mic. Arrive early and participate in our Everybody But You Bro Open Mic from 6:30-8pm Hosted by Erin Terry and Danny Felix ages 18+ […]

Join Pisgah Legal Services’ most significant event of the year—a night dedicated to social justice, equity, and collective action. Pisgah Legal’s 14th Annual Justice Forum will be held at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville on Thursday, October 10th. There will be a ticketed, pre-event reception at 5:30pm followed by the free Justice Forum […]

NYU's Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika, producer of award-winning "Uncivil" podcast, to speak at Warren Wilson on "Police, Podcasts, and Politics". Chenjerai Kumanyika is an assistant professor in NYU's Arthur L.Carter Journalism Institute. Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika specializes in using historically focused - narrative non-fiction audio journalism to critique the ideology of American myths about issues such as […]

Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. For 50 years, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences. Kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with Ballet Hispánico as they perform new and […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their […]

Hugely popular in the 2023/2024 season, Lightwire Theater is back with another glow-in-the-dark adventure using a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. Recommended for grades 2–6. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for groups (11 people or […]

Hugely popular in the 2023/2024 season, Lightwire Theater is back with another glow-in-the-dark adventure using a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. Recommended for grades 2–6. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for groups (11 people or […]

In this visually stunning adventure fit for all ages, a friendly dinosaur discovers a wonderful world full of glowing creatures that help him find the true meaning of love. Praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance, Lightwire Theater evokes childlike wonder and whimsy through tender-hearted stories that light up the darkness in […]

The Campfireball is a ‘reverse-storytelling’ show about the audience. Instead of asking folks to sit and passively watch a storyteller, The Campfireball explores various ways of coaxing the people in the audience to share their stories with one another. At the intersection of intimacy and absurdity, this unique 90 minute immersive experience encourages people to […]

The Campfireball is a ‘reverse-storytelling’ show about the audience. Instead of asking folks to sit and passively watch a storyteller, The Campfireball explores various ways of coaxing the people in the audience to share their stories with one another. At the intersection of intimacy and absurdity, this unique 90 minute immersive experience encourages people to […]

William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” explores the idea of fate versus free will, following a young prince as he grapples with grief, betrayal and the pursuit of justice.

Slow Runner celebrates the release of Yesterday Don't Fail Me Now on Friday October 11. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. Slow Runner is the creation of Michael Flynn, an Americana-adjacent singer-songwriter based in Western North Carolina. Michael was the 2021 NewSong Music Songwriting Competition Grand Prize Winner; […]

Mark your calendar for the 41st Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show, one of the region’s largest and most beloved juried craft shows! Explore over 100 vendors offering handmade art, jewelry, and crafts against the vibrant backdrop of Haywood County's peak leaf season. Enjoy live Appalachian music, dance performances on two Main Street stages, […]

Whether you have dabbled in mosaics before or are completely new, this class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the creation of your own, unique mosaic mushroom with a hand cut wooden stake. In the first session, you will learn the basics of mosaic design, select and cut/break your ceramic […]

The 43rd annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, on the weekends of October 12-13 and October 19-20, is a free, self-guided showcase of new and renovated homes by builders in such areas as Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Fairview, and Clyde. You can tour homes in person or virtually. For information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.

The City of Kings Mountain is proud to bring back a beloved festival, the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival National recording artist Wade Hayes will headline Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival, Saturday, October 12th presented by Albemarle. CBMA award winners Rivermist will open the show followed by special guests, Michael Cosner, Katie Linendoll and American Idol Contestant, […]

Providing much-needed comic relief from election season mania, this cathartic political lampoon leaves no politician safe from its witty antics, with rapid-fire comedy that puts the “mock” in democracy. This season’s hilarious new production stems from the same comedic masterminds that created the past-season fan-favorite Capitol Steps, founded by a group of Senate staffers to […]

Buncombe Turnpike is a long time staple in the Asheville bluegrass scene. Their sets are made up of primarily hand crafted original songs, but the band also plays a variety of other heartfelt tunes ranging from traditional and contemporary bluegrass. With their crowd pleasing demeanor, seasoned musicianship, and powerful vocals the band has made a […]

Asheville based multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter, Chris Rosser, celebrates the release of his new album, “Worrying Boy,” with a concert at West Asheville’s Ayurprana Listening Room, joined by an all-star band including acclaimed percussionist River Guerguerian (his Free Planet Radio cohort), bassist extraordinaire Zack Page, virtuoso cellist Stephanie Winters, master tabla player Jahidi, and more! […]