TOUCH-A-TRUCK is an annual community-wide event where both kids and kids at heart have the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, delivery, and public transportation — all in one place! Guests will meet the drivers and operators of these vehicles. Children will be able […]

Join us for a benefit event at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage on Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. By donation at the door. 

 This pop-up, for our Asheville-area friends, is a gathering in support of artists who are serving their communities. Family-friendly events all day: live music on two stages, Easel Rider, […]

Friends, it is time once again for Asheville’s most fantastical festival of freakiness and fun… The Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival! As always, this is a FREE community event, brought to you by Arts 2 People, the organization that put on LAAFF for 15 years downtown. This year’s festival will be bigger than ever with three […]

Get ready for a howlin' good time at the 22nd Annual HowlOWeen Pet Parade in Black Mountain! This year, the festivities are even more special as we’re wagging our tails to support Rusty’s Legacy. Whether your furry friend struts their stuff or joins you in a matching costume, this is the purr-fect event to celebrate […]

🎃 👻 Join the Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl Experience! 🎃 👻 Get ready for a spooktacular night with Crawl With US at The Official 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl! 👽 Join Hundreds Of Spooky Crawlers 🍹 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Your Ticket 🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, & After Party […]

Weaving a spell with emotional, inspirational and expressive poetry, this award-winning writer and spoken-word artist mesmerizes audiences with his unabashed heart, raw energy and profound truths.

RPB is a formidable improv comedy group consisting of Tom Chalmers, Mondy Carter, Karen Stobbe, Kim Richardson and Josh Batenhorst. This is how it works: RPBs will ask the audience for suggestions and then they make that come to technicolor life. Get ready to be a part of the experience because this show will push […]

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 […]

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! Secret Garden Comedy is live at the Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who […]

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys, has become wildly popular across the world. This beginner-friendly class will teach you the basic stitches and techniques necessary to make your Amigurumi toys and follow patterns confidently. Materials are provided for the first two classes, with the option to bring your own or purchase materials from […]

Join us on Tuesday, October 29, for an evening with Vancouver based singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop. Special guest to be announced. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $15 advance / $20 at the door. Joshua Hyslop makes a triumphant return with new album Westward, via Nettwerk. Since emerging with his 2012 full-length debut Where […]

American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection features more than 70 works of art by renowned American artists. American Made beautifully illustrates distinctive styles and thought-provoking art explored by American artists over the past two centuries. The exhibition begins with Colonial-era portraits by masters, such as Benjamin West, Thomas Sully, and Sarah […]

Join us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! The Innerdance is a music-based, meditative, healing journey. It involves the use of special soundscapes that mimic circadian rhythms and enable people to move effortlessly between different brain wave states. As a result, […]

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t punch […]

Join us at AMOS for a community Halloween party! This Halloween, there’s a mystery afoot in the museum...It seems as though one of our T. Currei’s bones has gone missing! Use STEAM skills to catch the culprit. Decode puzzles, conduct experiments, explore never-before seen parts of the museum, and even get a chance to interrogate […]

The Asheville Art Museum presents Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects. The suite of lithographic drawings by Robert Morris presents a series of ideas for ten works of art shaped out of earth, atmospheric conditions, and built environments. Created in 1969, the series marks an important moment when artists began to reimagine what art could […]

Registration is now open for The North Carolina Writers’ Network 2024 Fall Conference. The conference will open on Friday, November 1, with a keynote address by Ron Rash, author of The Caretaker, Serena, and The World Made Straight. The Fall Conference takes place November 1-3, 2024 at the DoubleTree Asheville in Biltmore Village. The organization’s […]

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Zak Toscani from Los Angeles! Zak Toscani is a standup comedian and writer living in Los Angeles, CA. Zak started comedy in Portland but it has since taken him across the country and around the world. […]

Experience the exceptional communicative power and intoxicating stage dynamic of this unique and widely acclaimed ensemble, self-described as the world’s only “Piano Windtet.” Praised by critics as “a breath of fresh air,” ensemble 4.1 is devoted to presenting original masterpieces in a new light, while also discovering and performing rarely played compositions from the turn […]

Embark on a jazz-fueled journey through Broadway’s greatest hits, from the Golden Age of musical theater to the freshest hits of today. From Hammerstein to Hamilton and everything in between, this multidisciplinary musical mashup — led by Emmy-nominated crooner Benny Benack III and sensational singer Stella Cole, with tap-dancing star Jabu Graybeal — reimagines timeless classics with an […]

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Zak Toscani from Los Angeles! Zak Toscani is a standup comedian and writer living in Los Angeles, CA. Zak started comedy in Portland but it has since taken him across the country and around the world. […]

With 72 artists at 36 locations, the Weaverville Art Safari is one of the original studio tours in the Asheville Area. It's a self-guided free event offering a unique look at artists in their working environment.Categories: Pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, painting, drawing, fiber art, wood art, metals and more.

Learn to use polymer clay as Barbara McGuire guides you in constructing your personal talking stick or wand. This class presents constructing and embellishing the rattle or wand with texture and premade millefiori canes. *Beginners welcome, students must bring clay. Class is held on the mezzanine level of the Madison County Arts Council bldg. at […]

Modelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at DSSOLVR Brewing LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! With a different show every month you never want to miss Last Call at DSSOLVR ages 21+ Doors at 10pm, show […]

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 month we are partnering with BeLoved Asheville! Come laugh and learn […]

TRUST THE BODY! Trust your Body, it is important to listen, feel and see what your body is telling you! Your body is a sacred vessel that needs tending. If we don't listen or ignore signs that our body is telling us, then it can lead to some uncomfortable situations to happen. TRUST YOUR BODY! […]

We need YOU at the AMS Silent Auction, a fun-filled event where you can bid on a wide variety of amazing items, all while supporting a great cause! Whether you're a seasoned auction-goer or a first-timer, this event is perfect for everyone. Up for bidding will be ... Luxury regional experiences, including lake house rentals […]

Four legendary musicians unite to deliver bluegrass as it’s never been heard before, with impeccable musicianship, incomparable songwriting, incredible harmonies and seasoned showmanship. Praised as a “brilliant guitarist” by Elton John and a “guitarist’s guitarist” possessing “amazing technique” by Peter Frampton, John Jorgenson leads this all-star band to deliver the high lonesome sound of American […]

Step into the heart of the Appalachian soul as the WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center present Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, and Tall Tales, an unforgettable event celebrating the rich tapestry of mountain culture. This enchanting evening begins with storytelling trio Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and […]

Folkmoot USA is pleased to offer an opportunity to own a gorgeous original painting created by modern abstract artist Nina Howard.   A long time supporter, Ms. Howard has graciously donated her original piece of art to benefit the efforts of Folkmoot's mission to share music and cultural education.  Valued at $3,000, this lovely 36” […]

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the Freaky Night Laughs stand-up comedy showcase! Some of the best local and national comedians are getting silly at Catawba Brewing!! Clear Eyes, Full Beers, Can't Lose ages 18+ doors 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $15

Cee Cee James and Rob “Slideboy” Andrews play all original songs in a passionate performance that will draw you in as Cee Cee wields her well honed lyrical and vocal craft of creating and giving from the depth of the life that she has lead. She has tasted tragedy, addiction and abuse, as well as […]

Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM PREMIUM SEATING: $33.00 ADVANCED: $25.00 DAY OF: $30.00 - ALL AGES - SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38211887 JOE ZIMMERMAN “The combination of Joe’s calming vocalization and inventive writing is a thing of magic. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable […]

This event is a launch party for the novel “Perpetuonics”, a futuristic cautionary tale. Jeff, the author, will provide refreshments and have books to sign and sell. The event will include a reading by the author, a staged reading of a dramatized section of the book, and a Q&A with the author. ​ About the […]