Get ready to experience the 5th Annual RAD Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru, where art meets adrenaline in Downtown Asheville, NC! The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is more than just a race—it’s a high-energy celebration of Asheville’s creative heartbeat. Set in the heart of the River Arts District, this event supports […]

Join Guest Instructor Joanne Davis-Woods for this hands on Metal Sawing for Jewelry workshop. This will be a small class with good one on one attention. Topics covered will be saw blade choice and methods of refining, how to use a saw as a file, and materials for “thrumming”, along with best methods for transferring […]

The Grey Eagle and Leona Wild Collective Present Country Brunch with JoJo Harnish Sunday, June 14 11am-2pm All Ages This is a FREE event!

If you enjoy word games like Wordle, Boggle, Words with Friends or online Scrabble this may be the place for you! Equipment is provided. Drop in when you can; leave when you want. All levels of play. A “cheat sheet” for new players and free challenges. See you Sunday!

Join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon concert by the French Broad River featuring Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne with indie-folk band 5J Barrow! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! An Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. […]

Join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon concert with indie-folk band 5J Barrow! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! 5j Barrow is a soulful indie band founded in 2011 by Broadway performers Eryn Murman and Jason Hite, whose heartfelt lyrics and evocative sound have captivated audiences from the Apollo Theater to Washington Square Park. Named […]

Jane Kramer has garnered international recognition for the heartrending originality of her vocals and for the heavy-hitting lyrical eloquence of her songwriting. Her live performances are equally as poignant and engaging. She will be joined by River Guerguerian, Jake Wolf and Chris Rosser (Free Planet Radio) J Art Fest brings three standout arts events to […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE JULIANNA JADE Julianna Jade is an up and coming artist making waves with her angelic, ethereal voice. Her music feels like a spell, weaving light into every song. A lifelong artist, self-taught musician, and intuitive performer, Julianna channels both the beauty and ache of being alive […]

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have an all femme show with a secret headliner! It's Pride Month and we are celebrating with some truly RAD Women! Join some of the best femme comedians from Asheville and a secret lady headliner […]

APLR Presents: Marisa Anderson Sunday, June 14th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Marisa Anderson Marisa Anderson’s music transcends borders. The topography of her work interrogates the intersections of artistry and expression with form and tradition. A singular guitarist and voracious musical collaborator, Anderson crafts […]

✨ KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Summer Camp (ages 4-7 AND 8-16) ✨ Join us for an unforgettable week of music, magic, and high-energy fun as we dive into the world of K-pop stars who battle supernatural forces — all while learning to shine on stage like true performers! Campers will: Learn songs from the movie and […]

Our kids maker’s camp is the perfect summertime activity to let your imagination wander while keeping your hands busy. Taught by a seasoned local elementary art teacher each week will focus on a theme. AVL clay is a beautiful, light-filled space with dedicated tables set up for our kids camp. We’ll create, have lunch together […]

Camp Bangin' & Sangin'! is back for summer 2026! 🥁🎶 Led by Billy Jonas, this fun music day camp returns to Asheville this summer with something for everyone. Whether you're signing up your kiddo or treating yourself to a week of making music and making friends, we'd love to have you at CB&S! Youth Sessions […]

STANDING/SINGING ROOM ONLY! COME JOIN THE BAND! NOW! KARAOKE BAND This one’s for the night owls. The dreamers. The magical believers. This one is for the Nights. The Nights Of Wonder. Embrace the mystery of the hidden card. Sip from the goblet of illusion. Grasp the hare of life from the nape of its neck […]

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 every month for a new ongoing series exploring the intersection between spirituality and courageous action grounded in love.  This Month: Rekindling the Flame […]

In this class, we will be making 2, 6-inch plates using the powder migration technique. We will be using a variety of powders in making our color choices. We will take a look at how to apply powders and possible color reactions. We will make one plate using a warm color palette and another using […]

Your Own Personal Fairy Tale Tuesdays, June 16-July 28 from 6:30-8:30pm EST
 What if, at the edge of change, we are not lost—but standing at the threshold of a story waiting to be told? In this six-week online workshop (no class June 30), we’ll step into the landscape of fairy tales—where the ordinary becomes enchanted, […]

Decoda and Ringdown take the stage at the Asheville Art Museum for a vibrant, genre-defying evening of music. This special collaboration brings together Decoda, Carnegie Hall’s only affiliate ensemble, with Ringdown for an electrifying evening of chamber music. Featuring celebrated songwriter Danni Lee Parpan and Pulitzer-Prize winning composer and North Carolina native Caroline Shaw, Ringdown […]

Join Reclaim Healthcare WNC and National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/ National Nurses United (NNU) as we honor retired and current Mission Health employees for their dedicated service to our community – their tireless work has only been given lip-service by HCA. The staff at Mission do their best day in and day out to provide […]

Hey folks — we’re hosting a by-donation live webinar called Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm. If you have land (even a small piece) and you’ve been curious about mushrooms as a high-value crop that can work with your existing farm systems, this session will help you get clear on what’s realistic. We’ll cover: -A simple […]

Join facilitator Alli Marshall for ADVENTURES IN EKPHRASIS: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art, a four-week online writing workshop. Wednesdays, June 17-July 8, 6-8pm EST; ONLINE via ZOOM. Bring a friend! Make weird and wonderful art! Feel joyful! Creativity is resistance! Ekphrasis is the practice of writing about, in response to, or to expand on […]

Appearing under the stars in the newly-reopened Peace Center Pavilion amphitheater, Cowboy Junkies will perform a career-spanning show from breakthrough album The Trinity Session to their most recent, Such Ferocious Beauty.

Every Third Thursday, the Asheville Arts Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy live music with artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival, featuring festival ensembles Hashi Duo and The Varick Trio. ————— Each summer in the Asheville region, Decoda leads […]

Join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at Highland Brewing on June 18th for breakfast with a twist that you don’t want to miss! Habitat’s “Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner” features 7 local chefs serving up breakfast-inspired dishes for dinner--each reflecting what ‘home’ means to them. This fun evening of creative cuisine, craft beverages, and live music […]

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… AMERICAN DREAMS: Tell us a five minute story about your lifelong aspiration. Pulling off […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have NYC favorite Dan Frigolette 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 cocktail. […]

Cultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit at Warren Wilson College brings together farmers, scientists, artists, community organizers, neighbors, and curious people from all walks of life for two days of conversation, learning, and celebration rooted in the belief that the future of our food and our land depends on all of us. At its heart, the summit […]

Join us for the Juneteenth Edition of the Ujamaa Marketplace, where culture meets commerce, creativity, and community—an intentional space where emerging entrepreneurs and artisans showcase their talents, build meaningful connections, and bring their goods to market!

IMPACT is a juried multimedia exhibition exploring the powerful influence and interconnectedness of people, places, and communities in an increasingly technology-centered world. Presented by the Asheville Black Art Futures Research-Practice Partnership in collaboration with the YMI Cultural Center, the exhibition features original photography, text, collage, fiber art, and audio-visual works that examine how our actions, […]

Join Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, author of The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin & Audre Lorde, for a special Juneteenth conversation at Noir Collective AVL. Dr. Vesely-Flad is the Founding Director of the Initiative for Black Buddhist Studies and an acclaimed scholar whose work explores Black culture, spirituality, and social justice. In conversation with […]

Experience a restorative Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep - similar to guided meditation and hypnosis) and Reiki session in the salt cave with Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo. This guided practice leads you into the deeply healing space between waking and sleeping for profound relaxation and renewal.

The mission of Letters From Home is to honor veterans, celebrate people, and unite the nation through music. Letters From Home infuses the classic style of war-time music with a witty, modern edge. Featuring high-energy singing and tap dancing performances by founder Erinn Dearth and self-proclaimed “tall guy” Dan Beckmann. Funny and heartfelt, harmonic and […]

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

SQUIREL NUT ZIPPERS When Hot first hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta blues, and Southern storytelling, Hot rocketed Squirrel Nut Zippers from the underground scene of Chapel Hill, NC, to the national stage, going Platinum and defining […]