Handmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of paper and attaching them to hard covers. Bookbinders use this binding for its beauty with an exposed spine, functionality with pages that open flat, and […]

The 17th annual West Asheville Garden Stroll features 13 diverse gardens in the Hall Fletcher neighborhood between Haywood Road and Riverview. Stroll Guides with a map and garden descriptions will be available from 10-2:30 at Hall Fletcher Elementary School, 60 Ridgelawn Road. The Garden Stroll is free, and all are welcome to join in this […]

RADish Fest is a one-day, 12 hour celebration rooted in the River Arts District put on by local creatives, for locals and open to every neighbor, visitor, and friend who wants to be part of something…pretty RADish. From 11am to 11pm, the heart of RAD comes alive with live music on the Grey Eagle stages, […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY RADish FEST RADish Fest is a one-day, 12 hour celebration rooted in the River Arts District put on by local creatives, for locals and open to every neighbor, visitor, and friend who wants to be part of something…pretty RADish. From 11am to 11pm, the heart of RAD comes alive with live music […]

Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

APLR and Make Noise Present: 10-Coast: Celebrating Ten Years of the Make Noise 0-Coast Saturday, September 12th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7PM 10-Coast: Celebrating Ten Years of the Make Noise 0-Coast 0-Coast, the diminutive and beloved modular synthesizer released by Make Noise in […]

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

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 […]

This 7-month mentorship journey (September–March) brings together a small cohort for 12 immersive class days with 8 different teachers, offering hands-on experiences in broom-making, wild pottery, spoon carving, willow basketry, beeswax candle making, hand quilting, pyrography, and blacksmithing. Rooted in community, presence, and earth-based practice, this mentorship invites participants to slow down, work with their […]

"Michelangelo – Love and Death" offers a cinematic journey through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican, to the print and drawing rooms of Europe, to explore Michelangelo’s tempestuous life. The film goes in search of a greater understanding of this charismatic and enigmatic figure, both through his relationships with his […]

Asheville is a community of people who come from everywhere. Let’s celebrate it! What better way to acknowledge our rich diversity than through food and drink? Join us on Sunday, September 13th at Cooperative Coffee in West Asheville for an afternoon filled with the folks and food that represent the rich heritage of our neighbors. […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CARRIE MORRISON Carrie Morrison is a popular Brevard, NC-based singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt lyrics, warm, expressive vocals, and piano-driven songs blending folk, Celtic, and rock influences. She has been voted in the top three in the keyboardist/pianist category in Mountain Xpress’s Best of WNC awards […]

Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY MR. PHYLZZZ Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of […]

MR. PHYLZZZ Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of Clinton Jacob (guitar/vocals) […]

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf ball marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something that reflects your own style. Pricing starts at $25 for a brass ball marker, or upgrade to silver and/or personalize it including sterling silver, gemstones, […]

Back by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You'll finish the rings with a custom textured […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY RON POPE Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural […]

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 […]

Wednesdays from 10-3 September 2, 9, 16, 23 Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth, energy, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference […]

Escape to the Page, facilitated by Sondra Hall, is a no-pressure, come-as-you-are creative writing adventure for enthusiastic and reluctant writers alike. Our focus is on sparking creativity using a variety of generative writing activities. Expect the unexpected!
 We'll meet around the virtual kitchen table and explore all kinds of techniques for diving into writing while […]

This full-bodied, 5-week poetry series will guide participants from "Ooof, poetry" to "Where's my journal?!" by buoying artistic play and cultivating attention. We'll take notice of neon color palettes, everyday coffee-shop conversation, rhythmic twitches in the body, the gruff and warm-hearted voice of life, and see what happens when we revolutionize those noticings into language. […]

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 […]

ASHEVILLE, A DIFFERENT KIND OF NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO TOWN! For people who crave something beyond the usual dinner-and-drinks routine, step into the candlelit world of Soulful Sounds, a Harlem Renaissance-inspired evening of music, laughter, connection, and vintage glamour. Featuring the Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections, this couple from NYC has entertained more […]

About APLR Presents: Pierre Bensusan Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Pierre Bensusan “It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!” French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD,” has taken his unique sound […]

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy an evening of live music with DJ Phantom Pantone on the Museum’s rooftop overlooking Mount Pisgah • Perspective Café and Sculpture Terrace, level 4

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– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Andy Thomas You may recognize him from his time touring in Trongone Band or Yarn but he has decided to step out on his own to tour full time. His debut album, Highway Junkie, was produced by Dave Schools of Widespread Panic and is a mix […]

APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar Friday, September 18th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 7PM || Event 8PM Mdou Moctar There is a beauty in listening to music made in the spirit of energetic transformation. When the sounds transform the air and the listener. This record transports the […]

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STANDING ROOM ONLY LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE VIP TICKETS INCLUDE: One GA Concert Ticket, Meet & Greet with Nate Sib, Individual Photo with Nate Sib, One Autographed Commemorative VIP Laminate , One VIP-Exclusive Poster , Early Entry, Early Access Merchandise Shopping NATE SIB nate sib has never followed a linear […]

Limited number of VIP meet & greet tickets available. VIP tickets include: one GA concert ticket, meet & greet with Nate Sib, individual photo with Nate Sib, one autographed commemorative VIP laminate, one VIP-exclusive poster, early entry, and early access merchandise shopping. nate sib has never followed a linear path. Since emerging in 2023, the […]

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 […]

Celebrate Appalachian heritage at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists showcasing traditional skills and techniques, plus a hands-on kids’ activity table, presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

(FREE) John Davis Held will be available to share his process in creating original oil and pastel paintings, as he probes the extraordinary and sacred mystery in his work. In his many travels, John spent several months living in an African Hut before hitch-hiking across Europe to paint the cathedrals, castles, and countryside. John’s oil […]