The Laurel of Asheville

Liars & Believers presents Yellow Bird Chase
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
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 laughter, wonder, and theatrical magic for all ages and backgrounds.
“An utter joy from start to finish” —Theater Weekly
“Stunning….masterful….wondrous.” —Broadway World
Spotlight on Yellow Bird Chase:
Fully accessible to deaf, hard of hearing, and non-English-speaking audiences
Created by Liars & Believers, known for inventive physical theater and ensemble storytelling
Features masks, puppetry, and gibberish in a wordless adventure fit for all ages
Cast includes seasoned performers with credits from Off-Broadway to regional favorites
Praised by critics as “unstoppable,” “masterful,” and “an utter joy”

Fighting Global Poverty with The Borgen Project
2026-04-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28273, United States
Ready to make a real difference? Come hang out with us in person and dive into how The Borgen Project tackles global poverty head-on. It’s a great chance to learn, chat, and get inspired about changing the world together. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect and be part of something big!

Todd Albright & Arthur Terembula (Country Blues Summit)
2026-04-21 20:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
TODD ALBRIGHT
Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie McTell, George Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly. His life’s work continues
the distinguished tradition of the very roots of American music as told by the African American musicians who created it. Todd Albright joined Jack White’s Third Man Records in 2016.
Todd’s vigorous, gritty and soulful performances are accompanied by stories of the masters and a deep intuitive sense of respect for craft, providing audiences with a meaningful experience while creating a transcendent moment. One of the top blues guitarists in the world, Todd is the only contemporary twelve string player in his genre.
Todd began playing the blues while still a teenager, some twenty-five years ago. Initially, he was drawn to the sound of the finger-picked style and has since immersed himself in the foundational music and narratives of American culture. Over the years, Todd has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Cedric Burnside, The Wood Brothers, Corey Harris, Charlie Parr, Roy Book Binder, and Paul Geremia. Todd has been featured in major publications such as Living Blues Magazine, MOJO Magazine, Premier Guitar Magazine, American Blues Scene, and mentioned on the cover of Acoustic Guitar Magazine. In 2019, Todd produced a 12-string guitar instructional video with the famed Stefan Grossman Guitar Workshop. In addition, Todd has filmed live sessions with Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Fretboard Journal, KEXP, and Daytrotter/Paste Magazine.
Todd’s first full-length LP, Todd Albright, was released by Lo & Behold! Records & Books in 2014 (Hamtramck, MI). His second album, Fourth Floor Visitor, was released by Jett Plastic Recordings in Detroit, Michigan (2017). In 2017, Jack White’s Third Man Records released Todd’s critically acclaimed album, Detroit Twelve String: Blues & Rags. Todd’s long awaited fourth album, produced by legendary folk icon Charlie Parr, is set for release on Misfortune Records in 2026.
ARTHUR TEREMBULA
Arthur Terembula is a translator of the sounds of 1920’s & 1930’s country blues and ragtime music. His guitar playing is reminiscent of the masters recorded on 78s. Reimagining the songs from those times and bringing them to the modern listener.

UNC Asheville's Spring Research and Creative Activity Symposium
2026-04-21 07:30 - 21:00 | UNC Asheville, 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
From Afrofuturism to Air America, hellbenders to Helene, and SusAbility to Shinjū, UNC Asheville’s spring Symposium has something for everyone! Come tease your curiosity while learning about student creative and scholarly work. All day, April 21, 2026! The full schedule and other information can be found on our website.

Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Virtual Training)
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-22 | Online via Zoom
Resources For Resilience is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience in themselves and others.
In this 14-hour, interactive online training, you’ll learn the science of stress management and ways to build resilience in yourself and those around you.
Learn easy-to-use, shareable tools that are designed for real life—whether you’re stressed at work, in your car, or even at the store.
FREE and open to all WNC residents, thanks to the support of our generous partners
-14 contact hours of continuing education available through Area L AHEC for an additional fee
– REGISTER NOW to attend and receive further event details
– Can’t make this session? Join our other virtual dates this spring!
May 21 & 22
June 16 & 17

Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Training)
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-22 | Zoom (Virtual), 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
In this multi-day, trauma-informed virtual training for WNC residents, you will learn about the physical and neurological stress response, and then practice simple tools to help manage overwhelm on the spot, strengthen relationships, and build resilience in yourself and those around you.
This curriculum is designed to help communities develop a common language around the science of stress and resilience. Anyone, anywhere can use this information to feel better and thrive, even on the toughest days.
Additional virtual dates: May 21 & 22, June 16 & 17

4/20 with Jerry’s Dead
2026-04-20 20:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
JERRY’S DEAD
Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, shines a spotlight specifically on songs lead by Jerry Garcia, who fronted the Grateful Dead in an alternating fashion with his bandmates. The “long strange list” of Garcia compositions and his own wide range of cover songs comes to life with Jerry’s Dead’s exciting interpretations from this iconic catalog. Further extending their tribute, Jerry’s Dead includes songs lead by Garcia in his many side projects throughout his accomplished career, including the Jerry Garcia Band and his work with mandolinist David Grisman. To date Jerry’s Dead has performed well over 150 different Garcia pieces, reinterpreting each in unique fashion to the delight of their growing fan base.
Jerry’s Dead features Tim Marsh on guitar and lead vocals and includes Dan Pederson on bass and vocals, Gus Vigo on keys and vocals, and Lee Kram on drums and vocals. Since their debut on June 21, 2021, at The Straightaway Cafe, Jerry’s Dead has brought Garcia’s music to many of Western Carolina’s well known breweries and music venues, including Highland Brewing Company, The Grey Eagle, Pisgah Brewing Company, The Asheville Music Hall, and The French Broad River Brewing Company, which hosts Jerry’s Dead every Thursday evening for two sets of free music. This weekly residency has become a real draw for the band, creating a space for vendors, dancers, and music lovers to commune regularly.
On occasion, Jerry’s Dead has hosted some very special guests, including Rob Barraco of The Dead, Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh Quintet and Zen Tricksters; Lisa Mackey, also of D.S.O.; Julian Pinelli, who played fiddle with Peter Rowan, a bluegrass bandmate of Garcia in Old and in the Way; and Joe Marcinek of the Joe Marcinek Band and Dead Funk Summit, featuring George Porter Jr. of The Meters and Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band. After opening for Joe’ Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit featuring Melvin Seals, it was Tim’s great honor to sit in with Melvin Seals, Joe Marcinek, and Tony Hall of Dumpstaphunk that night.

Free Screening of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story"
2026-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 | UNCA Alumni Hall Student Center, 2500 University Heights, Asheville, 28804
A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drawing on newly uncovered research, including previously unknown letters, the film reveals new dimensions of Masa’s life and legacy. This free screening includes an opportunity to hear from Asheville-based filmmaker Paul Bonesteel.

Weekly Sunday Scrabble
2026-04-20 13:30 - 16:30 | Stephens Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you 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 soon you will want to spend the whole afternoon with us! We have folks who drive in from TN, SC, and neighboring counties. All levels of play. Free challenges for those strange words, and we have a “cheat sheet” for new folks! See you Sunday!

RAD Comedy featuring Mark Chalifoux
2026-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Cincinnati’s Mark Chalifoux!
Mark Chalifoux is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. Chalifoux has been featured on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland, Dry Bar and FOX as well as on the “Bob and Tom” national radio show.. His Midwestern upbringing contributes to the laid-back, relatable style that belies a sharp-wit and unflinching honesty honed through his rise in the comedy clubs of New York City.
His Dry Bar special got millions of views across social media and his debut album, “Think Fast”, opened at No. 2 in Apple Music and was called “one of the funniest albums of the year” by the Daily Dot.
His jokes can be heard regularly on SiriusXM and have been streamed more than 5 million times on Pandora.
Chalifoux was also a longtime writer behind The Dad, one of the most popular comedy accounts on social media with more than 10 million followers. He has also written for ESPN, CBS Digital and some newspapers.
ages 18+
doors 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

FREE PATIO SHOW: Reed Turchi Album Release Show
2026-04-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– FREE SHOW
– ALL AGES
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
REED TURCHI
Reed Turchi is a musician, poet, and producer from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now living in Brooklyn.
His debut poetry collection Dancing With Poets was selected by Victoria Chang for the 2026 Colorado Prize for Poetry, and will be published in November 2026.
He has won a GRAMMY Award and received an EMMY Nomination, and has been featured in Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, No Depression, The Oxford American, Living Blues, and many more.
His poetry has been published in POETRY, The American Poetry Review, Narrative Magazine, and The Los Angeles Review, among others. He earned his MFA from Warren Wilson College, where he was awarded the Ellen Bryant Voigt Scholarship.
Turchi is the owner/operator of Second Take Sound and co-editor of The Swannanoa Review.

'Redemption Time' Screening & Community Conversation
2026-04-19 16:00 - 18:30 | Trinity United Methodist, 587 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
On April 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Trinity United Methodist Church will host a special screening event of Redemption Time, a 70-minute performance film featuring poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and Asheville-based jazz violinist Christian Howes — artists whose lives were shaped by incarceration and who now give voice to stories of dignity, struggle, and renewal.
Directed by David Gonzalez, the film blends spoken-word poetry, live jazz, and cinematic storytelling into a powerful experience that traces journeys from trauma and incarceration toward healing, belonging, and personal freedom.
The event invites the community to reflect on themes that resonate far beyond the screen — belonging and isolation, judgment and dignity, harm and healing, and the possibility of second chances. Admission is free, with optional donations.
The program will begin with live music, followed by the film screening, a panel discussion, and a closing reception at Deep Time AVL. The reception offers attendees an opportunity to connect and reflect on the film’s themes with neighbors, artists, and community partners.
This event is part of Second Chance Month, a national campaign raising awareness about the impacts of incarceration while encouraging second-chance opportunities and community reintegration.
Community partners include Deep Time AVL, 12 Baskets Café, Asheville Poverty Initiative, the Buncombe County Re-entry Council, the UNCA Prison Education Program, and Trinity United Methodist Church.

Goldpine | Music by the River
2026-04-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Olivette Riverside Pavilion, 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville, 28804
Relax by a scenic stretch of the French Broad River in Olivette for an afternoon of harmony-driven Americana by Goldpine!
BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free!
From Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to listening rooms throughout the United States, husband-wife duo GOLDPINE has been offering their own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest, their distinctive harmonies are clearly a channel for their sometimes-raucous, sometimes-reminiscent compositions. With an incredible collection of stories about life, love, and purpose, their live performance is a powerful projection of everything Goldpine is about: striking vocals, bold harmony, and introspection into the human experience.
After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, Goldpine released their sophomore album Two and continues to waste no time showing what they stand for. Their lead single, “Do You Have Me,” showcases Kassie’s powerhouse of a voice. Starting out slow, the song cycles through a pattern of harmonious verses and a commanding chorus, ultimately building to an instrumental interlude of southern electric guitars and a rhythmic tambourine. Two is about real people and real situations, told through candid and passionate songwriting. “I want people to come away from this album and take an honest look at themselves,” Ben remarks. “An honest look at motives. An honest look at connections with other people. An honest look at how we use the time we’ve been given.” Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose, Goldpine is cathartic, moody, dissonant and relevant, all intertwined into one.
“…sharing a sound that’s cast in honesty, emotion and homespun sentiment…the songs say it all, providing clear indication that Goldpine has established a precious standard.” – Lee Zimmerman (Goldmine Magazine)
“Goldpine is folksy and falls within the Americana genre but their musical arrangements are very innovative and eclectic.” – Melissa Clarke (Americana Highways)

Burlesque Brunch
2026-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
-AGES 18+
-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 is a feast for the senses, where laughter and allure collide, creating a brunch event that’s as unforgettable as the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come hungry for glamour and ready to sip, savor, and be seduced by the artistry of burlesque – where every shimmy tells a story, and every wink is an invitation to revel in the magic. Bring cash to tip your performers and prepare for a Sunday like no other!
Tickets cover entry. Food and drinks from The Grey Eagle Taqueria are available separately.

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | asia house, 119 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, 28806
Feeling Comfortable in our Bodies!
Sometimes it is difficult to feel comfortable in our bodies. On a scale of 1-10 how much are you comfortable or uncomfortable in your body? What are the signs in your body that give the feeling of being uncomfortable in your body? How can we turn around the feeling of being uncomfortable to being comfortable in your body? We must learn how to move with being more comfortable in our bodies. Feeling the confidence and love for yourself and your body! Pic by Blake Wayland
About 5Rhythms®
Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself.
About Karen:
5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative instructional dance practice which is created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years. Through the dance, Karen acts as an instructional movement leader for the dancer to have a journey through the rhythms, based on how does the body move and breathe in through a changing and fast paced world?
This movement class will be held once a month upon a scheduled date.
Movement Timeline:
Warmup: 10am-10:45am
Circle: 10:45 am-11:00am, invitation for movement, demo the 5Rhythms, answer any questions that may arise
Movement: 11:00 am- 12 noon, we will move to the Wave music and I will provide instructional exercises throughout our movement session.
Sometimes we will have Mickeely Salamanca from Lincolnton, NC will offer Breath Work and Tracy Gimbel from Catawba, NC will offer Sound Baths!
See ya on the dance floor! Love K

The Beethoven 32
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-25
April 19-25
32 Pianists. 32 Sonatas. One Historic Week. Organized by concert pianist and educator Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim, The Beethoven 32 is a monumental community celebration featuring 32 local and regional pianists. Experience a historic first for Western North Carolina as 32 pianists, ranging in age from 14 to 87, perform the complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas.
Over seven days, students, amateurs, and professionals from five states gather at Piano Emporium (Asheville) and Freeburg Pianos (Hendersonville) for this community-wide celebration. Supported by Asheville Arts, this project serves as a local kickoff for the upcoming 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s legacy. Join us for an intimate, collective journey through some of the greatest music ever written.
Please note: Performances take place at both Piano Emporium (Asheville) and Freeburg Pianos (Hendersonville).
See a complete schedule at: https://www.sonaremusicacademy.com/events/beethoven-32-bicentennial-celebration-kick-off

Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy
2026-04-18 22:00 - 23:30 | Eda Rhyne, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803
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 at 9:30pm, show at 10pm
Tickets $18

Delicate Steve w/ See Night
2026-04-18 20:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
DELICATE STEVE
Take a visit to Luke’s Garage, Delicate Steve’s latest album, and you’ll discover a place where sparks of creativity fly in all directions, where melodies splatter the walls like brightly hued paint, where no idea is too simple, too ingenuous, too full of childlike wonder. The L.A.-via-Jersey guitarist born Steve Marion, whose credits include session work for Amen Dunes, Paul Simon, and Deradoorian, had no grand plan for making it: he would simply book some time at a friend’s studio, hunker down, and play. He’s always allowed intuition to guide him, composing his jubilantly tuneful instrumentals as he records them, but this time, he felt freer than ever to “keep the seams showing, and don’t polish everything, and keep it raw, and alive, and electric-feeling,” he says. He chose the title, Luke’s Garage, as a tribute to his pal and sometime collaborator Luke Temple, but also for the anything-goes adolescent innocence it conjured: the feeling of heading over to a buddy’s house, turning up the amps, and creating your own world.
In the world of Luke’s Garage, a passage of music that feels like a sketch in progress might open into a hook so finely wrought, so obviously right, that you have a hard time believing you haven’t heard it before. The two passages may in fact be one and the same. There are songs that feel destined to soundtrack memories of windows-down road trips, and those more suited to moments of hushed intimacy. A shadowy synth-pop excursion (“Light of the World”) veers into a candlelit soul ballad (“Shall Be Free”); a chugging garage-rocker (the title track, naturally) sets up an unexpected detour into slinky disco (“There Goes My Baby”). Delicate Steve’s unmistakable sensibility, his tone airy yet tactile, his lines full of poignant bends and whimsical asides, is a benevolent guide through the ever-shifting landscape, keeping a steady hand on the wheel no matter the surroundings. He has little interest in showing off, focusing instead on clarity, simplicity, and directness—more like an openhearted pop songwriter than a look-what-I-can-do shredder.
SEE NIGHT
Included in Bob Boilen’s Favorite Discoveries of 2025, See Night is the indie-rock project of L.A.-based singer-songwriter Linda Sao, who’s touring with drummer Cory Aboud for a duo set of cathartic rock and moody ballads infused with shoegaze, dreampop, and psych elements. After two self-released EPs, Pavement’s Bob Nastanovich personally handpicked and released See Night‘s “Eloquence” 7-inch on his Brokers Tip Records. 2025 saw the release of the debut album Just Another Life, which reflects on the many lives we can lead and leave behind in one lifetime. And like that dynamic between its contrasting themes of leaving and homecoming, the tracklist itself is an ebb and flow, from fuzzy-guitar-laden indie rock to orchestral shoegaze to piano instrumentals. Boilen (creator of NPR’s All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts) named the single “Gravity” one of “30 songs to fall in love with.”

Don't Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC, 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here.
Secret Comedians.
No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up!
You might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

Rhiannon Giddens
2026-04-18 19:30 | The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, 28607, United States
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 and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased.
As Pitchfork once said, “few artists are so fearless and so ravenous in their exploration” — a journey that has led to NPR naming her one of its 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of the 21st Century and to American Songwriter calling her “one of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet.”

Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
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 6:30, show at 7pm
Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating

Paintings and Drawings Exhibit Reception
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
Instead it focusing on a specific theme, this show is all about the method of creation, painting and drawing. This promises to be an interesting exhibit with unique collection of artwork rendering different subjects.
Please join us for the reception on the 18th from 4:00 – 6:00pm. If you cannot make the reception, drop by before April 28 to see the impressive talent of our community! While you are in, don’t forget to vote on your favorite artwork. The People’s Choice Award winner will be announced on our website and social media.
Reception: April 18, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Show dates: April 18 – 28
Artists, you are encouraged to apply and share you passion and talent with the community. You do not need to be a member of Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League to apply. It’s a great opportunity to have your works shown. You are permitted to sell you work too. (See the Call for Artists page on our website for details.

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Anne Strutz will join the gallery to demonstrate her techniques and processes in creating original pastel artwork.
Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her art. For Anne, creating a pastel begins with what you cannot see. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I want to tell? What am I trying to express in each painting? No fear is allowed to enter the process behind the easel, and all elements of the composition must work in unity. She has been working with pastels for over 20 years, utilizing her formal education, experience in fashion and textile design and more to create incredible pastels full of energy.

Rock Academy Showcase
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
-ALL AGES
-LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM
ROCK ACADEMY
Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms and into Asheville’s music scene. Students learn to perform a wide variety of musical styles and songs of various genres including blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, americana and more. Our music students grow into skilled musicians and take their band “on the road” to play in front of live audiences at some of the top venues in the area.
The Asheville Rock Academy’s talented students have played some high-profile gigs, including the Main stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Academy bands have also played with Cliff Williams of AC/DC and American Idol’s Caleb Johnson. Join us for this year’s “Mix Tape 2025” show!

Maker Faire Asheville
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned. With an emphasis on interactive, hands-on exhibits, people of all ages will leave inspired to make something of their own!

Spring Plant Sale - BRCC Horticulture Department
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Blue Ridge Community College Greenhouse, 245 E Campus Dr, Flat Rock, 28731
Plants and more plants! Come get ready for gardening season and support the Blue Ridge Community College Horticulture Program. We will have veggies, herbs, ornamentals, hanging baskets, succulents, house plants, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Lots of natives available! All plants are student grown and all proceeds directly benefit the horticulture department.

Quilt Trails Bus Tour
2026-04-18
Celebrate Appalachian Heritage Weekend with the Quilt Trails Bus Tour in Haywood County on April 18! Choose from tours at 10 AM, 1 PM, or 4 PM. This 1.5-hour guided experience ($45 per person) includes a non-alcoholic beverage and begins at the historic Shelton House, home to the county’s first quilt block. Enjoy scenic views, local storytelling, and complimentary Shelton House tours as you explore the colorful history stitched across our community.

Comedy Vibez: Saucy Comedy live at VaVaVooom
2026-04-17 22:00 - 23:30 | VaVaVooom, 57 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy presents Comedy Vibez Showcase
A silly and saucy comedy showcase at VaVaVooom!
Enjoy a group of Asheville and the South’s hottest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor?
Jokes and stories about dating, love, lust and everything else.
Singles, couples, throuples and all are welcome!
ages 21+
Doors at 9pm, Show at 10pm
Tickets $15

FOMO FREQUENCIES at Färməsē Cocktail Lounge
2026-04-17 20:00 - 2026-04-18 01:30 | farmese cocktail lounge, 5 biltmore ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
FOMO FREQUENCIES at Färməsē Cocktail Lounge
April 17th
8PM – Late
No Cover
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contact@fomocollective.art

West 22nd w/ Dipsea Flower
2026-04-17 20:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
WEST 22ND
West 22nd is a rock band out of Austin, TX, made up of friends who met at UT Austin and came together with one shared goal: to make music for the world and become the next great rock band.
Their sound—self-described as carousel rock—spins through genre, emotion, and energy without ever losing its center. It’s a term they coined to capture the controlled chaos of their music: sometimes dizzying, sometimes grounding, always unforgettable.
From a breakout EP to a debut album that pulled in over 1.5 million streams in its first month, West 22nd has made it clear they’re not here to blend in. Their lyrics are autobiographical, their shows are electric, and their ambition’s impossible to miss. They’ve already played ACL, sold out venues in cities they’d never even been to, and built a fanbase that screams every word right back at them.
West 22nd isn’t a throwback or a trend—they’re what’s next. And if you’ve ever been in a crowd when the chorus hits just right, you already know.
DIPSEA FLOWER
Dipsea Flower is a folk-rock band from California blending West Coast folk with modern indie energy and four-part harmony. Formed during their time at Berklee College of Music, the group plays up-tempo, feel-good songs with the chemistry of four close friends, creating a warm and lively experience. Dipsea Flower’s sound bridges classic folk-rock roots with the grit of modern indie music.
