AVL Clay is Turning 1! You are officially invited to AVL clay's Birthday Party celebrating an amazing year of creativity and growth. We'll have some fun fall-inspired projects to make and some beautiful member pottery to buy PLUS you'll get to see what we get up to in our classes and workshops. Save the date!

Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe is hosting the Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair in partnership with American Federation of Teachers and AFPENC, with support from APRI, First Book, and other community partners. On Sunday, September 27, more than 30,000 free books will be available for children, families, educators, schools, and community […]

"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 […]

Musical Theater

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ROSS HOLLOW WITH FULL BAND Ross Hollow is an indie folk artist out of Asheville, North Carolina rooted in honest lyricism, inviting melodies and a rugged spirit of individualism. Founded by singer-songwriter and producer Stuart Ross Johnson-Kwochka, Ross Hollow has come full circle: from its beginnings […]

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have local legend Josie Beers! Joise Beers Gets Weirds Inside Josie Beers are two dragons. One is a 83 year old Korean war vet, and the other, a powerful thirty-something transwoman. After escaping the […]

LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE DAVID EARL & FRIENDS David Earl is much more than just an Asheville, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter. He’s a true showman and artist whose banter will make you laugh and songs will make you think. His resonant originals showcase his distinct sound which blends classic southern rock with […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Dr Funky Squirrel Dr. Funky Squirrel is a student rock and funk band organized through the Asheville Music School in Asheville, North Carolina. The band consists of young local musicians participating in the school’s Sound Education Outreach program.

STANDING ROOM ONLY TESO ELLIS & FRIENDS Teso Ellis is an Indie singer songwriter out of Asheville, North Carolina With a genre, bending sound nostalgic of 90s alternative rock and classic soul, driven by folky tones and Lofi hip-hop grooves. A vibe that is completely unique but somehow familiar. He released a renegade album called […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Becks! Becks! is a queer singer-songwriter whose Appalachian roots ground their music to place, while pushing the envelope of what it means to ‘belong’ in the folk and old time scenes. Their family history of union organizing and three generations of ‘card-carrying communists’ bring an edge […]

Sign up today for Logistics Lab: Planning & Producing Creative Workshops, a six-week series for arts-based entrepreneurs ready to launch or grow educational offerings. The course — which runs Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Nov. 3, 6-8pm online via Zoom — provides practical tools as well as support and a community of peers. It is offered through Story […]

Fully Seated Show Widespread Rotary Event: The Earth Will Swallow You Watch Party The Grey Eagle is proud to present a screening of the only rock n roll documentary of beloved rockers, Widespread Panic. The Earth will Swallow You, shot primarily in the summer of 2000 and early 2001 by Chris and Geoff Hanson, gained […]

APLR PRESENTS: RENOVATIO: Sacred Sound & Breath Journey of Deep Renewal with Jahidi Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Join Jahidi, mystic, sound healer and spiritual guide on this multidimensional journey of rebirthing breathwork, shamanic drumming, and devotional sound. RENOVATIO opens a ceremonial space for healing, emotional release, […]

– PATIO IS LIMITED SEATING FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Music in Common Performing in a range of configurations from acoustic duo to eight piece band, Music in Common is genre-bending collective that creatively blends Americana, Hip-Hop, and Soul. Since 2005, MIC performances have been creating impactful communities of connection between artist and audience and audience […]

Learn the fundamentals of the sewing machine — and walk away with a finished project. In this hands-on workshop, you'll cover machine basics, safety, standard stitches, and practical tips as you sew your very own drawstring bag. From winding the bobbin to threading the machine to sewing with a seam allowance, you'll build a solid […]

GREY EAGLE EVENTS PRESENTS HOT FIX SIDESHOW Wednesday, September 30 7pm Doors // 8pm Show 21+ Standing Room HOT FIX SIDESHOW Coney Island’s own Hot Fix Sideshow is barreling their way to Las Vegas for one night of shenanigans! Brace yourself for sinister silliness & dionysian delights with a dizzying array of sword swallowing, fire […]

Join us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of jewelry you'll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects, including rings, earrings, charms, pendants, and more. You'll personalize your design with your own creative touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming environment. Whether you're making a keepsake […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MERYLJANE MerylJane is an independent singer-songwriter based in Asheville, NC. She works as a nurse at Mission Hospital and has just released her new album, ‘The Confluence’, which was produced and recorded locally in West Asheville. Her music focuses on intimate indie folk melodies, blending acoustic […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have a special Pride Month Show on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY NOAH RINKER It’s place and perspective that drive 23-year-old musician Noah Rinker’s sound. It propels his lyricism and informs his entire point of view. Growing up in the mountains of California, he found song wherever he could. He picked up the guitar at 14, learning to play it like a lap steel […]

It’s place and perspective that drive 23-year-old musician Noah Rinker’s sound. It propels his lyricism and informs his entire point of view. Growing up in the mountains of California, he found song wherever he could. He picked up the guitar at 14, learning to play it like a lap steel because he assumed the fretboard […]

ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference is a forum for scholars and artists to contribute original work on topics related to Black Mountain College and its place in cultural history.

Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you through all the steps, including soldering with a torch, so you will leave with a complete set of rings made to size. This DIY jewelry […]

(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be the featured artist during the Gallery Walk in October. Rebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife close-ups to her intricate still life’s, her work explores the rare and beautiful. “My desire is to show life in a vibrant and flourishing way, […]

Join the Art League of Henderson County for the opening reception and awards ceremony for Celebrate Art 2026, our annual juried exhibition celebrating outstanding visual art from across the Southeast. Come see the stunning work selected for this year’s exhibition, meet participating artists, and help us celebrate the recipients of $2,500 in cash awards. The […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. 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 centuries, tribal culture has shaped life across Arabia—not simply as a way of tracing ancestry, but as a powerful system of identity, belonging, protection and responsibility. In Arabian Tribal Culture, part of Sufra Time: An Immersive Arabian Dining Journey, you’ll step inside a social world built upon extended family, loyalty, honor and obligation. Discover […]

Join us for the public reception of our fall exhibition, Imaginary Landscapes: Black Mountain College Architecture and Design, hosted at BMCM+AC. This event is free and open to all. The reception is presented as part of the annual three-day program, ReVIEWING Black Mountain College International Conference, Co-hosted by BMCM+AC and UNC Asheville, October 2 – […]

Fischman Gallery Announces "Cross-Pollination": A Celebration of Creative Partnership and Artistic Synergy   The Fischman Gallery is proud to present "Cross-Pollination”, an exhibition featuring the artwork of Debbie and James Griffin. The exhibition explores the multi-layered, collaborative nature of their creative partnership, highlighting the ways that these two artists inspire and shape each other.   "Cross-Pollination" brings […]

APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison Friday, October 2nd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7 PM Jahnavi Harrison Jahnavi Harrison is a musician, writer, artist and practitioner of bhakti-yoga. She spent her formative years at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England, in a rich environment where mantra chanting […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. 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 […]

Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal. The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed […]

There is so much to think about when you begin an oil painting, it’s not hard to lose your way and end up with a muddy, flat mess! The goal of this workshop is to guide you toward success, and to end with a painting that makes you feel happy and satisfied! This introduction to […]