Join Hemlock Restoration Initiative on Tuesday, October 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we lend a hand to our partners at the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA). Instead of chemically treating hemlock trees, volunteers will be combating hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) by supporting the FRA's work at their research facility in Waynesville, where they […]

Tue, Oct 28 • 7 pm Master storyteller Donna Washington delivers delightfully disquieting tales of skin-spinners, sweet-toothed child-eaters, undead lovers, and blood-hungry captains. Perfectly timed for the Halloween season, these stories will get under your skin and revisit you deep in the night. Recommended for ages 18+ Spotlight on Donna Washington: Called a “Walking Disney […]

Join us at Optix Eye Care on October 30th from 8:00–4:30 for exclusive one-day discounts on Dry Eye (OSD) Treatments, Accufit body sculpting, and optical purchases. Enjoy up to 25% off select services and products, plus enter our raffle for great prizes! Call to reserve a consult or join us in person. Don’t miss this […]

Arrowhead Art Gallery and Studios in Old Fort, North Carolina, is accepting entries for their next judged exhibit, ‘Circles.’ Circles are everywhere....in art, nature, and daily life. Explore the significance of circles as they represent unity, wholeness, and eternity, allowing us to connect with ourselves, one another, and with nature. EXHIBIT DATES: November 1 – […]

Enter the world of Appalachia's cryptids, ancient monsters, and weirdest wilds. What separates fact and fiction? What mysteries are still waiting to be solved? What do YOU really want to believe? Get your tickets this month's After Hours: CREATURE FEATURE. --------------------------------------------------------------- Meet community groups in WNC who are working to make you a true believer! […]

Audio Visual Butoh Performance: Frequency in Motion -- Featuring Atsushi Takenouchi, Hiroko Komiya and Chris H.Lynn. In conjunction with Asheville Butoh Dance Festival 2025 Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at 7:30 pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC Members + Students w/ ID […]

Songbird Holler is a captivating folk trio featuring three generations of mountain women dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of the Southern Appalachians. Award-winning banjo player Bayla Davis, fifth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton, and veteran Appalachian old-time singer Cary Fridley have come together to share folk harmonies, ballads, and banjo tunes, […]

Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life through the spirited tunes of the Junior Appalachian Musicians, the captivating stories of Cherokee storyteller Kathi Littlejohn, and […]

🎃 Get Spooky With Us This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹 Click ✅ GOING ✅ On The Facebook Event ⬇️ So You Don't Miss Updates https://www.facebook.com/events/1237286354152581 Here's What You Get: 👽 Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be 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. […]

Discover the power of art to connect, heal, and inspire. Join artist Ginger Huebner for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll create an abstract self-portrait using the playful and accessible mediums of collage and chalk. Guided by Ginger’s Create + Connect process, you’ll go beyond words—turning personal stories, experiences, and emotions into vibrant, meaningful works of […]

The Fall Weaverville Art Safari will take place November 1 and 2 2025. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our 77 artists at 42 studios. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals […]

Spend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. Choose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the silver charm then fire it in a kiln to flow the glass enamel onto the silver, and repeat until your piece is complete! Leave class […]

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) […]

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! 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 at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, […]

Join nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her talented workshop participants to the stage for A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 pm. This year’s lineup (Andy Russell, Christine Phillips Westfeldt, Dada Maheshvarananda, Larry Pearlman, Nancy Reeder, Naomi Faw, and Pepper Ellis-Hagebak) promises an unforgettable night of […]

Sat, Nov 1 • 8 pm One of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, Bonoff’s ballads became hits for legends like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Her live shows—spare, moving, and transformative—showcase a voice that works timeless magic and continues to captivate audiences around the world. “Her voice is perfection.” —Huffington Post “Like hearing from […]

Modelface Comedy presents Hell Hounds Comedy Showcase at The Hound! Hell Hounds is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Arrive early for dinner from the Hound ages 21+ Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm Tickets $15 advance, […]

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a special comedy showcase!! Comedy Shutdown is a showcase of killer local and regional comedians at RAD Brew Co. doing their best political material while the government is shutdown. We know anyone who's been furloughed this […]

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 Intensive 16 hour 2 day workshop will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, bezel setting, textures, […]

Global Wave! Honoring and celebrating all musicians around the World. Many of their music helps our body and feet move! As we move to the 5Rhythms maps take notice how your body responds to different beats and sounds of Global music. Join us for this movement experience. We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle […]

Join NC Stage Nov. 5th - Nov. 23rd for Is This A Room. Wed., Thurs., Sat. at 7:30pm; Fri. & Sun. at 2pm. (Friday 11/7 at 7:30pm) June 3, 2017: A 25-year-old former Air Force linguist named Reality Winner is surprised at her home by the FBI, interrogated, and then charged with leaking classified information […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about whales and his mom. In 2013, he performed at his first open mic at Laff's Comedy Caffe after […]

"Experience the vibrant world of Michelle Hamilton in Rising from the River, a captivating exhibition at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Hamilton's work is a joyful exploration of encaustics, mixed media, and resin, where bold colors and layered textures converge to create harmonious compositions. Drawing inspiration from nature and her surroundings, Hamilton's art […]

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our metalsmithing studio. All Materials Included! Makes […]

Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your piece is complete. You'll use a variety of common metalsmithing tools including a torch, rolling mill, and more! Choose from 4 textures: Hammered/ Striped/Boho/Smooth All […]

Join us for the opening reception of Michelle Hamilton's solo exhibition, Rising from the River, at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Friday, November 7, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This free event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to meet the artist and explore her vibrant works that […]

Modelface Comedy Presents: Laughs for SNAP as part of the Comedy For Community series Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings your favorite comedians together each month to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with MANNA Foodbank! The […]

The Soluna String Quartet is a dynamic new ensemble composed of violinists Mariya Potapova, Jonathan Urizar, violist Cameron Rehberg, and cellist Ashlee Booth. They perform regularly across the region with ensembles such as the Asheville and Greenville Symphonies, among others, and for various performances in many different chamber music settings. Soluna is committed to performing […]

Join us on Saturday, November 8th for an exploration of Appalachian foodways in the 1800s! Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving by learning more about Western North Carolina’s food history and culture with snacks and cooking demonstrations along the way. You will even receive some historic recipes to take home and try for yourself! Food […]

Celebrate compassion and community at our 4th annual ThanksLiving event! Bring a vegan dish to share, enjoy a peaceful afternoon with our 70+ rescued animals, and hear from special guest Gene Baur, co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and renowned animal advocate. Schedule: 11-1: Potluck | 1-2:30: Animal visits | 2:30-4:30: Gene Baur presentation & Q&A 🎟️ […]

Academy For The Arts is hosting a Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser featuring three local bands including Cast Iron Bluegrass, New Found Gap, and Hightop Mountain Harmony. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $20 for the meal and the performance. Academy For The Arts is non-profit organization that is dedicated […]

Join Stephanie Graves of The Conscious Crew and astrologer & sound healer David Heiss for a heart-centered evening of cacao, sound healing, and astrology. This sacred gathering will be held during Scorpio season, a time of transformation, release, and renewal. Together, we will: 🌿 Honor grief and release what has passed 🌿 Awaken the heart […]

Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi A Performance by Jennie MaryTai Liu Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID Jennie MaryTai Liu’s Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi, a dance performance created with […]