ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your truest self. Spirited Improv is a soul-centered community experience that uses improvisational play as the container for spiritual growth, personal transformation, and authentic connection. Rather […]

Better Together is the first-ever collaborative event bringing together more than ten women’s business communities across Western North Carolina. Rather than competing for the same audience, we're coming together to give every woman building a business in the region a chance to see how much support she has available to her. The event is organized […]

Dr. JJ Apodaca, Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, will discuss the abundance of salamander species in our region, threats to their survival and what can be done. Free and open to the public. Also available on Zoom: https://bit.ly/brnnprograms

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But to keep going and showing up for others, you need to make sure you’re not burning out. In this 1-day interactive workshop, you’ll gain quick and easy stress-busting tools you can use anytime, anywhere to recharge your mind and body on the go. […]

Spin, shape, and get hands-on with clay! This 7-week, beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups. Laugh, learn, and leave with your own handmade pieces ready for trimming and glazing—perfect for a creative afternoon midweek!

TRUST THE FEET! Allow your feet to ground and move on the dance floor. Our feet are important part of our body, because it carries our weight. We are able to walk, jump, climb, skip, hop, run, with our feet. Our feet are our guides. Trust in your feet to move Wave after Wave in […]

CSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout the year, the farm’s growing practices, payment options, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with […]

Join us in person at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial or via Zoom! If you have ever been interested in reading Thomas Wolfe, our annual Short Story Discussions are a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with his work. Join us as we read a curated selection of Wolfe’s short stories, each paired with an engaging and […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Corey Ryan Forrester!! Corey's love for comedy started when he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy, Dale. By the second grade, Corey […]

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Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chanel Ali from NYC in Asheville! Chanel Ali is a standup comedian, writer, and actress living in New York City. She hosted the Food Network digital series Food Debate! and was a cast member on MTV’s Girl Code. Chanel […]

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Break out the bell-bottoms and cue the mirror ball because it’s time to catch a full-blown case of “Night Fever”! Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute shimmies into the Playhouse for one glitter-drenched weekend of disco decadence. The collars are high, and their voices are higher, and every beat will have you “Stayin’ Alive” in the […]

Fri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14 • 8 pm Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC conquered the contemporary dance world with stunning performers, technical excellence, and a repertoire spanning ballet, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop. Championing acclaimed choreographers, this company ignites stories with explosive energy and sheer joy. “Absolutely joyous and oh-so-entertaining!” —Broadway World “As […]

This is a 1-day workshop for those who are somewhat familiar with watercolors and want to hone their skills further. It’s not as hard as you may think to create realistic paintings with this medium. We will focus on rendering depth in both subject and your painting skills. Find out how to mix strong colors […]

Make the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this 7-week beginner's pottery class, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel- from centering clay to shaping simple forms like small bowls and cups. No experience is needed to try your hand and see what you […]

Join Us for the 20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch! Saturday, March 14th,11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 First United Methodist Church, 325 N. Broad St., Brevard, NC For just $25 (cash or check), you’ll enjoy a delicious soup lunch — with vegan and gluten-free options available — and get to choose a beautiful handcrafted […]

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 […]

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Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just 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 […]

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Enjoy a day of shopping for one-of-a-kind items from Native artists and vendors at Museum of the Cherokee People and take in a self-guided tour of Museum of the Cherokee People's latest exhibit Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution.

A pivotal moment for Cherokee sovereignty, the American Revolution marked a change for Cherokee government, land base, community, and family structure. Featuring historic objects in conversation with works by contemporary Cherokee artists, Unrelenting delves into 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance, centering Native voices, perspectives, and creativity in response to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick with a special concert, “By the Hearth: An Evening with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade,” at Kanuga in Hendersonville, Tuesday, March 17. Celtic wisdom keeper Simon de Voil and beloved Asheville musician Samara Jade weave music and storytelling for a spellbinding, heartwarming evening of Celtic music, stories, […]

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to […]

Celebrate the spirit of Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day with Danú, one of the world’s leading traditional Irish ensembles. Famed for their virtuosic musicianship, vibrant storytelling, and irresistible rhythms, Danú has enchanted audiences across the globe with performances that capture the heart and soul of Irish culture. Join us at Brevard Music Center’s Parker Concert […]

Kanuga hosts educator and Center for Spiritual Wisdom Director Rob Fields for “The Mystics of the Rhineland” in Hendersonville, NC, Thursday, March 19. Part of Kanuga’s monthly Lunch & Learn series, “Mystics of the Rhineland” explores the visionaries whose teachings continue to shape Christian spirituality.     Set on Kanuga’s picturesque 1,400-acre campus, the event begins with an […]

Join the Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Folk Art Center for National Quilt Day, featuring live quilting demonstrations, a special quilt exhibit, and family-friendly activities celebrating Appalachian textile traditions.

In this class, we will be using a variety of transparent glasses to create a pot of flowers for Spring. We will be tac fusing this piece and using a technique of layering transparent and clear glass to maximize depth, texture, and reflection. Some pre-cut pieces of glass will be supplied by the instructor, so […]

Vanessa Hua is an award-winning author and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Her short story collection, Deceit and Other Possibilities (2016), received an Asian/Pacific American Award in Literature, was a finalist for a California Book Award, and O, The Oprah Magazine called it a “searing debut.” She is also the author of A River […]

Come celebrate the opening of AMOS' newest exhibit Gear Up: The Science of Bikes! See 14 vintage bicycles throughout time and explore the physics and material science behind them with hands-on interactives. Meet up with some organizations and community "spokespeople" working to keep Asheville in gear. Don't miss bike-themed activities and experiments with AMOS, and […]

Kanuga invites the community to welcome spring with music and self-reflection during a three-day “Wild Sanctuary Retreat: Contemplative Spiritual Practice in the Celtic Tradition,” Friday through Sunday, March 20–22. Led by ordained interfaith minister and Celtic wisdom keeper, Simon de Voil, the retreat blends Celtic music and traditions with creative workshops, nature and prayer to […]

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of brass pattern earrings with gold-filled ear wires. Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into the brass using a rolling mill. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our […]

Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo, in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and being asleep. Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about immense healing in your […]