The Laurel of Asheville

Bike Love '25 @ Eulogy
2025-02-08 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Eulogy at Burial Beer Company, 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Bike Love ’25 @ Eulogy
Whether you ride or just love a great party, Bike Love ’25 is where music, community, and high-energy vibes come together. Bring your crew, hit the dance floor, and celebrate the joy of movement—on and off the bike!

Don't Tell Comedy West Asheville
2025-02-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC, 28806
This show will be at an indoor location.
At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue.
This show will have chairs provided.
This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
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.

Adult Studio: Making Mosaics
2025-02-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join us to explore the art of mosaics with instructor Linda Guarin. In this two-day workshop you will learn various techniques for cutting, shaping, and arranging mosaics to achieve different visual effects. Guided step by step through the whole process, and regardless of your experience, by the end of this course, you will have the fundamentals of making a mosaic, as well as a beautiful piece. The workshop includes a guided tour of the Museum’s permanent collection for an opportunity to discuss creative concepts and find inspiration from the works on view in the galleries.
The Asheville Art Museum offers two BIPOC scholarships for the Adult Studio. Please visit the Adult Studio: Making Mosaics webpage to apply.

VOLUNTEER: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ASHEVILLE
2025-02-08 08:30 - 15:00
Join the Junior League of Asheville and Habitat of Humanity to build homes and change lives! During this build volunteers will frame floors and walls, set trusses, raise roof ladders, install doors and windows, paint, stucco and landscape. No experience is necessary, just come prepared to work hard and have fun!
Partners, family and friends are welcome. This event is open to JLA members and those interested in becoming a member. Bring a bag lunch. Water is provided as well as all tools and safety equipment.
Wear work and weather appropriate clothes, we suggest you bring a hat and gloves.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Hendersonville Theatre, 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Director: Victoria Lamberth
Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Rating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice, racism, and bigotry.
A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down.
The cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner:
Kip Brown – Monsignor Ryan
Natasha Charles* – Mary Prentice
Rixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton
Pamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton
Sarah Leatham – Hilary St. George
Ronnie Pepper – John Prentice, Sr.
Doug Sparks – Matt Drayton
Rowena Strong* – Tillie
Elijah York – Dr. John Prentice
*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut

Comedy at Catawba: Will Abeles
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Will Abeles from Nashville!
Will Abeles is a stand-up comedian, producer and podcaster based out of Nashville, TN. Originally from Hagerstown, MD, he began his career in Boston while attending Emerson College. He moved to Nashville in January of 2021 after 8 years of honing his craft in NYC. In October of 2021, Will was voted the third best comic in Nashville by readers of the Nashville Scene.
In December of 2017, Will’s self-produced debut comedy album “Regrets of My Father” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Following the success of his album, Will was featured in festivals all across the East Coast including the Wiz City Comedy Festival in Philadelphia, WOOtenanny in Worcester, the Baltimore Comedy Festival, the Portland Maine Comedy Festival, the Charm City Comedy Festival and the North Carolina Comedy Festival. He’s also the co-host of the My Funny Friends podcast alongside Drew Harrison.
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

Tot Time
2025-02-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Take an Express Tour of our galleries, then go on an adventure with art, music, or storytelling in the Museum’s interactive Art PLAYce. For children ages 0-5 years old and their families or caregivers.
Tours will meet in the Museum Atrium and begin at 11:30am. Please arrive no later than 11:25 to allow enough time to check-in.
Strollers are welcome, and we will have a limited number of strollers available on site for visitor usage.
Visitors are invited to spend more time exploring Art PLAYce, our galleries, and Perspective Cafe after Tot Time concludes at 12:30pm.

What's Shaking? Music presents: Cabin Fever Concert Series
2025-02-02 14:00 - 17:00 | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, Asheville, 28803
Mountain grooves for cool kids of all ages (but especially our pre-K friends and their grown ups)! What’s Shaking? Music presents a Cabin Fever Concert Series with fun music, lots of drums and shakers to play along, poems, a dance party, and more! Sunday, February 2. Event: 2-5pm. Concert: 3-4pm. FREE!!
Our friend Chef Bailey will be serving up delicious food (with kid-friendly options), and of course The Mule at Devil’s Foot has all sorts of tasty beverages.

The Art of Fiber and Textiles Exhibition
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | 2021 Asheville Highway Hendersonville, NC 28791, 2021 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, 28791
The Art League is proud to present “The Art of Fiber and Textiles,” an exhibition that showcases the innovative spirit and enduring traditions of these versatile mediums. The Art League has invited artists from Local Cloth to participate in this special exhibit giving our community an opportunity to view a wide variety of material and design. The Art League was fortunate to escape significant damage from Hurricane Helene, but Local Cloth was almost completely destroyed by flood waters and debris, which knocked out their front door and windows and rose inside the walls to more than 10 feet.
The exhibit will run from February 1, 2025 to February 21, 2025 at The Art Place gallery, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of ancient traditions and contemporary artistry. An opening reception will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists on February 1, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The exhibition aims to highlight works rooted in traditional fiber materials, structures, processes, and history, while also celebrating pieces that push the boundaries of fiber art by exploring unexpected relationships with other creative disciplines. From felted sculptures to intricate embroidery and multimedia assemblages, “Material Wealth” presents fiber art as a dynamic and evolving creative expression.
The exhibit is open to the following including derivations and combinations of materials:
Felting: A process that compresses fibers into dense, durable fabrics or sculptures.
Quilting: Layering and stitching fabrics to create intricate patterns and textures.
Weaving: Crafting textiles by interlacing threads in structured patterns.
Embroidery: Ornamental stitching that adds detail and narrative to fabrics.
Lace Making: Creating delicate patterns by looping and twisting threads.
Paper-making: Transforming fibrous materials into handcrafted sheets.
Mixed Media Assemblages: Integrating fiber with other materials for multidimensional works.

Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Ritu Tirthani
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Noble Cidery and Taproom, 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester’s own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Ritu Tirhani from Nashville!!!
Ritu is a Nashville based comedian. Her accomplishments include one failed marriage with a goal of failing at a few more. She was a Resident Host at Zanies, She has traveled all over the US and recently performed at the legendary Apollo club in NY. You can watch her on HBO max this fall.
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Comedy at Catawba: Aaron Naylor
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor!
Aaron Naylor is a Chicago-based comedian from Kansas City. In 2013, he performed at his first open mic at Laff’s Comedy Caffe after moving to Tucson, AZ for some reason.
Shortly after, he moved back to Kansas City and won the 2014 Local Comic Standing competition. He quickly became a Midwest favorite, placing 2nd in the 2016 Cleveland Comedy Festival, winning the 2017 Funniest Person in Wichita, and was featured on season 8 of Comcast’s Trial by Laughter.
Aaron has performed at some of the best comedy festivals in the country, including San Francisco Sketchfest, Limestone, Asheville, and 10,000 Laughs. He has also shared the stage with comedians like Todd Barry, Sam Tallent, and Ron Funches. His comedy has been featured on Comcast, Comedy Juice, and the whole entire internet.
In 2021, Aaron was named the Funniest Person in Kansas City by KC Magazine, while also co-founding the Fountain City Comedy Festival. In 2023, he released a book called “Things I Wrote” to acclaim, he thinks, and shot his first comedy special “Born Illiterate” with Four by Three Productions. He tours across the country regularly, so if you’ve got some hugs, please give him some.
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

Christie Lenée & Crys Matthews at The Grey Eagle
2025-01-30 20:00 - 22:30 | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, 28801
Two of today’s best guitarists/singer-songwriters join forces for a night of music in Asheville!
Christie Lenée is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and fingerstyle guitarist known for her unique style that blends folk-pop, jazz, blues, and classical music. A Tampa native and North Carolina resident, Lenée took First Place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, was voted Acoustic Guitarist of the Year by England’s MusicRadar in 2019, and was named Named “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” by Guitar World in 2020
Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for intersectionality.” She was one of ten finalists (from a pool of 5,000) in the NewSong Music Competition and, after performing at Lincoln Center, was named grand-prize winner. Matthews also won the People Music Network Social Justice Songs contest at the 2017 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.

Modelface Comedy presents Ryan Cox at LaZoom
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | LaZoom Room, 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have local favorite Ryan Cox!
Ryan Cox is about to record his first comedy special with DryBar Comedy!!
Ryan’s relaxed delivery weaves twisted storytelling with crafted punchlines and unique observations on our ever-changing world. Ryan has performed over 1,000 stand-up sets over the past decade, from Comedy Key West to Bomb Shelter Comedy in NYC. He’s worked with Reggie Watts, Sean Patton and Jessimae Peluso. Ryan hosts Home Planet with Ryan Cox, a podcast that explores the creative process through conversations with comedians, musicians and artists from all walks of life.
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm
Tickets $12 advance, $15 day of

Asheville Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | PULP Under The Orange Peel, 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
Wednesday January 29, 2025.
7p-9p, doors at 6:30p
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
Free snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!
Participants are WINNERS of three standup contests 9/05, 12 & 19. Pageant Winner gets title and $200 cash prize. Audience votes thru ballot!
Free snacks and outside food allowed.
9/5 winner Zandra Johnson
9/12 winners tied Roman Fraden & Jordan Julius
9/19 winner Jason Reel
Plus mystery wild card contestant!
This show is more than just great standup! Contestants must vie for the title through games. Audience votes thru ballot.
More info contact Michele at sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com
Tickets: https://theorangepeel.net/event/standup-comedy-pageant/pulp/asheville-north-carolina/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECfza5TKK/
IG: @SliceofLifeComedy

Rethinking Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Post-Helene: Lessons from a Flood Disaster in West Virginia
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join us in this new monthly webinar series focused on recovery, re-thinking, and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. On Wednesday, January 29th, we will hear from Dr. Jamie Shinn of SUNY ESF who has been exploring and supporting responses to a significant flood disaster that took place in West Virginia in 2016. This region shares features similar to our own, and Jamie will share important insights and lessons that can help us rethink recovery and rebuilding in Western North Carolina with an emphasis on community resilience. Chris Joyell, Director of the Healthy Communities program and the Appalachian Design Center with MountainTrue, will provide an overview of their wide-ranging efforts to engage local communities (including Swannanoa) in recovery, resilience, and rebuilding through a coordinated planning and engagement process. This promises to be an illuminating conversation, and we invite you to join us.

Comedy for Community supporting Tranzmission
2025-01-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community
Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville.
Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are partnering with Tranzmission!
Come laugh and learn and support your neighbors.
Tranzmission was founded in Asheville, NC on April 2nd, 2001. We quickly discovered that amazing things can happen when people come together! Our membership includes non binary, genderqueer and gender fluid folks as well as trans women, trans men and our family, friends, and allies. Over the years our membership continues to change and evolve, and we continue to celebrate and nourish the incredible diversity within our community.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 6:30 PM
Tickets: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00
Ages 16+
SEATED SHOW

15th Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading
2025-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Eulogy at Burial Beer Company, 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, 28801
On Sunday, January 26th at 6:00 PM, Eulogy at Burial Beer Company (10 Buxton Avenue in Asheville’s South Slope) will host the Fifteenth Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading. This yearly event, a celebration of Asheville’s queer literary women has included local and regional writers of varying ages, identities, races and abilities.
Admission to the event is by donation, with a $5-10 suggested donation (more if you can, less if you can’t). Doors will open at 5:30 PM.

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase
2025-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!
A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!!
ages 18+
doors at 7:45, show at 8:15pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

The Comedy Zone – Greg Morton
2025-01-25 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver witty one-liners, preposterous punchlines, and hysterical anecdotes that you’ll never forget. Contains adult content.
Headliner Greg Morton
At age 16, Greg Morton got first job at a local department store, as a P.A. announcer. That same voice that grabbed the attention of shoppers, recently wowed judges, on the season 14 premier of America’s Got Talent. Howie Mandel said, “I can’t believe there isn’t a banner with your name on it in Vegas,” and called him a one-man variety show!
After 35 years of entertaining audiences worldwide, opening for Celine Dion, Harry Connick Jr. and Luther Vandross at Radio City Music Hall – appearing on Just for Laughs, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comic’s Unleashed, and his own Dry Bar Comedy Special, he’s here to perform for you tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, Greg Morton!
Opener Kenny Mock
Meet Kenny Mock, a comedic virtuoso who brilliantly illuminates stages worldwide with his vibrant performances.
Kenny Mock’s root extend to a family of 11 siblings, a testament to his innate ability to standout and create a lasting impression. His comedy draws inspiration from relatable life experiences, ensuring that his humor resonates deeply with diverse audiences.
Kenny Mock recently achieved a remarkable milestone by clinching victory at the renowned World Series of Comedy. This prestigious win underscores his comedic brilliance and his unparalleled capacity to captivate global audiences.
Kenny Mock transcends the title of a comedian; he embodies a comedic powerhouse. His ability to connect with audiences, secure top honors, and leave an enduring impression is a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to his craft. When you seek laughter that is both high-octane and universally engaging, Kenny Mock is the comedian of choice.

Comedy for Comedians, supporting our friends in Los Angeles
2025-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Comedians
Asheville has received so much love from our friends in Los Angeles as we recover from Hurricane Helene. It’s time to return the favor.
Comedy for Comedians brings all your favorite local comedians together to tell jokes and raise money for comedians in Los Angles who have lost everything
We are partnering with Stand Up for Standup, a non-profit run by Don’t Tell Comedy to support comedians in need.
https://standupforstandup.org/
Show: 6 PM
Tickets: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00
Ages 18+
SEATED SHOW

ASCI 2024 Robert Burns Night Supper
2025-01-25 17:00 - 21:30 | The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore, 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
After an over 40 year career of weekly Celtic roots music radio broadcast including NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock, Asheville Sister Cities is excited that Fiona Ritchie will be traveling from Scotland to join us in-person to celebrate Burns Night and the bard of Scotland’s 266th birthday.
Proceeds raised from sponsorships and our 2025 Burns Night Fundraiser charity auction & raffle will be contributed toward regional hurricane disaster relief. Proceeds from ticket sales will be contributed toward the Thistle and Shamrock CD archive project at UNCA.
Entertainment includes piper Alex Stewart, fiddler Andrew Finn Magill, and dancers from the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance.
Burns Night Seminar will be co-hosted by Fiona Ritchie during cash bar reception with complimentary warm Scottish appetizers.
Optional Whisky Tasting will be hosted by Highland Brewing’s Oscar Wong.
Event includes a full traditional Burns Night ceremony, three course dinner with selection of main course, and wee drams of single-male Scotch Whisky to toast the haggis.

Makerspace: Love Postcards
2025-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join us for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff! Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by on-view exhibitions.
All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Free for Members or included with Museum admission. Registration is not required. The Museum offers pay-what-you-wish admission for residents for Helene-affected counties.

Buckskin Sewing: Tiny Treasures Bag
2025-01-25 09:30 - 13:00
Join practical crafting and hide-tanning expert Rain Hall to design and sew your very own buckskin drawstring bag to keep your especially small somethings somewhere truly special!
Buckskin is a specific type of natural hide tanning process. The finished material is softer and has more stretchy tendencies than true leather, making it perfect for small, soft design. Buckskin also has a distinct campfire-like smell from the process of “smoking the hide”, which will give your treasures a truly beautiful and unique home. By using our hands and working with tanned animal skins to craft something useful and beautiful, we grow our connection to the natural world that sustains us. Deer hides and other animal skins and hides are often seen as byproducts and discarded. In celebrating the potential of hides tanned and all their uses, we can see past this waste culture and offer a different narrative – even in the smallest things.
Get ready to learn all about crafting with buckskin, practice creating your own design, and to sew your new pouch alongside a group of fellow tiny-treasure enthusiasts! In this workshop.

Slow Runner + Moon Bride
2025-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Slow Runner celebrates the release of Yesterday Don’t Fail Me Now on Friday, January 24th. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. Moon Bride opens!
Slow Runner is the creation of Michael Flynn, an Americana-adjacent singer-songwriter based in Western North Carolina. Michael was the 2021 NewSong Music Songwriting Competition Grand Prize Winner; part of his prize package included recording an album at Citizen Studios with producer Gar Ragland. The record, which was also pressed at Citizen Vinyl, was released on all platforms on October 11.
Indie-pop artist Moon Bride (formerly Carly Taich), writes about doubt, faith, fear and love in a way that’s anything but cliche. Framing her self-aware lyrics with cinematic orchestration and unusual melodies that take us to another dimension, there is a storybook mysticism to all Moon Bride touches, with one foot planted in this reality.

Don't Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
2025-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, 28801
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.
SHOW DETAILS
📍 This show will be at an indoor location.
🍻 At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. .
🪑 This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
🎤 21+ show.

Clean(ish) Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of local favorites.
Clean(ish) is a silly comedy showcase that is for all. All the jokes, none of the cursing!
Featuring Clay Jones, Ryan Cox and more!
ages 16+
Doors at 5:45pm, show at 6pm
Tickets $15

PERFORMANCE: Yarn/Wire performs Annea Lockwood and Katherine Young
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents the Yarn/Wire quartet, performing compositions by Annea Lockwood and Katherine Young.
The Yarn/Wire ensemble will perform the second realization of their Fromm Foundation-supported project in collaboration with composer Katherine Young, entitled BIOMES 6.1. They will also perform the music of Annea Lockwood, a legendary composer, sound artist, and acoustic ecologist and member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, who is renowned for her focus on the effects of sound in our environments.
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Described by The New York Times as “key figures from the contemporary music scene… with unmistakable devotion and excitement,” Yarn/Wire is a New York-based percussion and piano quartet (Sae Hashimoto and Russell Greenberg, percussion; Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer, pianos) dedicated to the promotion of creative, experimental new music.
Since its formation in 2005, the ensemble has become a fixture at the world’s preeminent halls and music festivals, making its German debut in two concerts at the prestigious Donaueschingen Musiktage in 2023. Yarn/Wire’s 2023-24 season includes a residency at IRCAM; performances at the Eclat Festival and Monday Evening Concerts; an appearance at the Bergen International Festival with JACK Quartet; Øyvind Torvund’s The Sound of the Forest at the Ultima Festival in Norway; as well as several high profile NYC performances. Yarn/Wire holds educational and performance residencies this season at Emory University, Georgia Tech, and UC Berkeley.
Their ongoing commissioning series, Yarn/Wire/Currents, serves as an incubator for new experimental music in partnership with a variety of Brooklyn-based institutions. Yarn/Wire has recorded for the WERGO, Kairos, New Amsterdam, Northern Spy, Distributed Objects, Black Truffle, Shelter Press, Populist, and Carrier record labels, in addition to maintaining its own imprint.
Since 2014, the ensemble has hosted the annual Yarn/Wire International Institute and Festival for composers and performers interested in exploring the collaborative side of contemporary music. A strong advocate for education, Yarn/Wire has presented collaborative workshops, masterclasses, and residencies at Princeton, Columbia University, Harvard, Stanford, Brown, Duke, Northwestern, and Cornell universities, among others. For more information, please visit www.yarnwire.org.
Photos of Yarn/Wire by Pascal Perich.

The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets
2025-01-23 16:30 - 2025-03-07 18:00 | Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, United States
Elizabeth Holden Gallery’s exhibition The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets featuring the work of master puppeteer Hobey Ford will be on view at Warren Wilson College from January 23rd to March 7th, 2025.
Warren Wilson’s Art Department is excited to host an exhibition of rod, foam, and shadow puppets by the award winning puppeteer, Hobey Ford. On display will be characters, stories and set pieces from a range of tales from Ford’s previous shows including a few puppets from friend and mentor Clyde Hollifield. This exhibition will explore how puppetry can engage the imagination of audiences of all ages, while sharing the process of puppet construction and showcasing Ford’s contributions to the craft.
Winner of the UNIMA Citation for Excellence and 3 Jim Henson Foundation grants, Hobey Ford is known for his excellence in puppetry performance and craft and his skill as a master storyteller. Hobey utilizes his artistic studies from the State University of New York and UNCA to design and construct all of his Golden Rod puppets. His performances present puppetry styles and tales from around the world and feature puppetry styles he has created such as the Peepers hand puppets and his well-loved “Foamies” puppets made from large blocks of foam with inventive mechanisms to create life-like movements. Hobey tours internationally and trains teachers through his involvement with the Kennedy Center of the Northwest Film Forum.
The exhibition opening reception is on January 23rd from 4:30 – 6:00 PM. The Elizabeth Holden Gallery is open M-F, 10- 4pm and Saturdays 1-4pm.
