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 […]

Mountain MAMA: Songs that bring me homeOpening sets w/ Andrew Atkins and McKinney, Derian Blane, Lyndsay Pruett, and Colby Elswick Melissa McKinney’s Birthday Show: The evening will start with an acoustic set with Andrew Atkins, an Appalachian folk singer-songwriter from West Virginia, followed by a set with Melissa and her daughter McKinney, Derian Blane, Colby […]

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 […]

Grace and Gratitude: How can we find Grace and Gratitude in our bodies and in our lives? We have so much gratitude for the bodies that we inhabit. We are able to eat, sleep, walk, run, bend or stretch. For those bodies that are not able to move to have gratitude for the parts of […]

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 Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Prepare a five-minute story about embracing every aspect of the […]

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 […]

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and AyurPrana Listening Room present a rare complete performance of Morton Feldman’s monumental For Philip Guston (1984), performed by flutist Roberta Michel, pianist Matt Mitchell, and percussionist Dennis Sullivan II. This event is presented in partnership with AyurPrana Listening Room as part of Sound & Consciousness: A Day […]

(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 […]

Join us for a compassionate fall afternoon with friends, family, and the 60+ rescued animals at Animal Haven. Bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, or other animal products) potluck dish that serves at least eight people, plus a serving utensil and ingredient list. To reduce waste, please bring your own plate, utensils, […]

Mark your calendars for our annual Holiday Market, featuring one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts and artwork from our talented Open Hearts artists, along with other local Asheville artists and makers. Come shop local, support local artists, and enjoy a festive afternoon filled with art, music, delicious food, hot cocoa, and plenty of holiday cheer. We can't wait […]

Let's kick off this Hodgepodge Weekend with a bang, a musical bang! Local teams, Mixtape and Losing is OK will rock the stage, as only they know how to do. Closing the show will be our very special guests, the ladies of Hodgepodge, all the way from Chicago, Illinois! Made up of veteran improvisors Sayjal […]

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, […]

Doors: 7:30pm | Show: 8:30pm This show has an absolute dynamite lineup of improvisors gracing the NC Stage! First up, a little comedic litigation in the form of the Law Firm of Richardson, Stobbe & Jones, a crack trio made up of Kim Richardson, Karen Stobbe, and Katie Jones who will sway the court with […]

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 […]