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!

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 […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. This show features headliner Daphne London Daphne London is a […]

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 […]

Bullington Gardens is excited to announce our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Offering an exciting selection of perennials, annuals, veggies, herbs, shrubs, and trees. Featuring unique and hard-to-find varieties to help create a vibrant, thriving landscape! Join us April 23-25, 9am-4pm, for all your gardening needs.

This class is back by popular demand! In this class, we will be creating a pair of bird garden stakes. One bird is 8 inches by 4 inches, the other is 6 inches by 4 inches. There will be a variety of colors to choose from. We will be assembling the birds and decorating them […]

Join us for a FREE night of improv games and longform montages. Improvisers of all skill levels welcome! What to expect at the Joyride Longform Improv Jam: - Lots of stage/play time in a welcoming environment - Meet and play with new people at varying skill levels - Fun warmups that get us in the […]

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 […]

ALL AGES SEATED (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) W/ ADDITIONAL STANDING ROOM DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MOUNTAINTRUE MountainTrue. What better way to celebrate than by watching the best paddling films and being in community with other clean water supporters?! You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes, and oceans, push extremes, […]

Cellist and Senior Director of Artistic Planning Nicholas Tzavaras leads an intimate journey into the world of Johannes Brahms, illuminating the friendships and musical relationships that shaped some of the composer’s most expressive chamber works. Joined by violinist and BMC President Jason Posnock, along with members of the Brevard Music Center family, Tzavaras weaves together […]

Thur & Fri, Apr 23 & 24 • 8 pm Sat, Apr 25 • 3 pm & 8 pm On a quest to answer the age-old question, “What do women want?” Robert Dubac morphs into five hysterical boneheads, each offering sidesplitting advice on bridging the gender gap—all while drinking a beer. The New York Times […]

Poetry and Revolution: Raphael, Caravaggio, and the Art That Changed Everything Two artists. Two radically different visions. One unforgettable legacy. This session brings together the serene beauty of Raphael and the dramatic intensity of Caravaggio in a dynamic exploration of artistic genius cut tragically short. Drawing from Raphael: Sublime Poetry at The Met and Caravaggio: […]

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. […]

“Earth Tones” is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State. Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest composition, Earth Tones, a multimedia jazz performance […]

ALL AGES PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW (guaranteed seating AND standing room only tickets are available at checkout) MARTIN SEXTON Martin Sexton tours in support the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open – the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers. “The real thing, […]

Get ready to rise up at the 3rd Annual She Slays 5K, happening Saturday, April 25, 2026, in partnership with Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Women Helping Women and Hunter Subaru! This empowering event celebrates the strength, courage, and unstoppable spirit of women—encouraging each of us to take charge of our health and lift one another up. […]

Step into Spring and the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The special tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the front porch of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. […]

Spend a creative day exploring pastel techniques inspired by Edgar Degas with artist Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC. We will begin with a brief look at Degas’ life and works, learning about key Impressionist techniques such as capturing light, movement, and expressive color, and his use of composition in his paintings. You will then use Degas […]

The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 25 and 26 2026. 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 72 artists at 35 studios. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals […]

FiberFestival: A Fibershed Heritage Event & Artisan Market Join Local Cloth and Hickory Nut Gap Farm for FiberFestival, a celebration of Western North Carolina’s vibrant fiber community. This one-day event brings together fiber farmers and artists to showcase the full lifecycle of fiber — from pasture to finished product. Browse handmade goods from local vendors, […]

A deep dive into spacework to make your physical choices feel more realistic and immersive. This workshop goes beyond learning how to mimic objects—you’ll explore how to actively relate to your environment, letting spacework inform your emotions, choices, and point of view. Just as you build connection with your scene partners, you’ll learn to build […]

The Spring Festival of the season!!! Local craft fair, HIGHLAND Cows and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want!⬇️ Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard's 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant Festival is happening Saturday, April 25th, 12-4 p.m! ⬇️ Here's what's in store... 🌸22 greenhouses filled with a spectacular variety of plants for every gardening […]

Join us as we celebrate a decade of outdoor learning and help us plant the seeds for the next 10 years! Your sponsorship supports campus improvements, outdoor classrooms, family gear access, and hands-on learning materials—all while keeping tuition focused on paying our dedicated educators. We will have kid activities, vendors, food and beverages, a silent […]

Since 2010, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) has hosted the {Re}HAPPENING inspired by John Cage’s 1952 Theatre Piece No. 1, an unscripted performance at Black Mountain College considered by many to be the first Happening. The annual {Re}HAPPENING brings together dozens of contemporary artists whose work responds to and extends the legacy […]

Bottinelli Fine Art invites the public to The Fruit of Hibernation, a spring exhibition and artist reception on Saturday, April 25th from 5:30–8:00 PM. This exhibition marks a re-hang of the gallery, featuring new work developed over the winter by the gallery’s five resident working artists, alongside a curated selection from three satellite artists. During […]

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Jokes, stories and more about dating, love, lust and everything else. Singles, couples, throuples and all are welcome! Pop off that top and […]

– AGES 18+ – SEATED SHOW Asheville Vaudeville – Asheville’s LARGEST vaudeville show featuring WNC’s best comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, short plays, puppetry, sideshow, music, and more!

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 […]

Mesmering folk duo Ordinary Elephant play an intimate Sunday afternoon concert by the French Broad River in Olivette. BYOB, BYOC (chair) - Kids are free! Folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour thats earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made […]

Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions. His musical education came directly from the source. As a […]

Join us for a one-night double feature of thoughtful, mind-bending, and whimsical marionettes and shadow puppetry: PHANTASMAGORIA, by one-man marionette-building extraordinaire Puppet Pants, and UNRAVELING, by Henson Grant-awarded duo Shadow Girls Cult. ‍ Clowns, monsters, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience in PHANTASMAGORIA. This marionette variety show features whimsical acts ranging from endearing […]

ALL AGES EVENT: 6PM-9:30PM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Hoedown Learn some of the hottest country & hip hop line dances with the Blue Country Line Dancers and dance all evening! Country Swing & Two-Steppers are welcome to join as they’ll be opportunities to strut your stuff. This is your weekday opportunity to dance your […]

Learn to find faith when the path is unclear and navigate the unknown as a fertile ground for new beginnings How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief, anger, and hope in times of division? Join Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto for a new […]

No Child is a tour-de-force exploration of the New York City public school system. An insightful, hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who is concerned about the state of our education system and how we might fix it. The play, inspired by Sun’s own experiences as a teaching artist, focuses […]

BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND END! Beginnings are always exciting! Beginnings to a new relationship always brings on perkiness. Beginnings of becoming a parent for the first time. Beginnings to a new job may bring on nervousness. Enter training that enhances your personal growth is helpful. Middle: you are comfortable in what you are doing at the […]