The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Wednesday, October 1st from 1pm to 4pm at the Corneille Bryan Native Gardens in Lake Junaluska, NC. Hemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These […]

Discover the brilliance of North Carolina Glass 2025 at our special exhibition reception on Thursday, October 2, 5–7 PM. This landmark show continues a decades-long tradition of honoring the state’s vibrant studio glass movement, featuring both established and emerging artists redefining glass as a contemporary art form. Meet fellow art lovers, explore cutting-edge creations, and […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Will Abeles from Nashville 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. Will […]

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studio’s on select Friday night’s from 5-8 for our new Ignite Maker Nights. October 3rd is Hammer a Circle Pendant. You’ll choose from a variety of hammer textures and complete your silver pendant. Each Ignite Maker Night will feature a different drop in workshop to make something fun for yourself […]

Join us for a special evening of literature and dance with Orison Books author Amit Majmudar in a collaborative performance with his wife, classical Indian dancer Ami Buch Majmudar, to celebrate Orison Books' 10th anniversary! Amit Majmudar's new book Three Metamorphoses retells, in its third and climactic section, ancient Indian tales of transformation in constantly […]

Discover the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live […]

Join us for this free family fun event on Warren Wilson College’s Working Lands (Farm, Garden, and Forest). This event is free to attend and open to the public with autumnal activities, live music, tours, and open houses from our land and craft crews! Craft demonstrations from the Blacksmithing, Fiber Arts, and Fine Woodworking Crews […]

Join in the celebration of the migration of our endangered Monarch Butterflies at the 3rd Annual Mountain Monarch Festival at Gorges State Park! This event will feature an exciting lineup of activities including: -Monarch Migration Programming -Monarch Tagging & Release -Monarch Hike -Food Trucks -Keynote Speaker -Native Plants -Local Vendor Booths -Local and Student Artists […]

We are headed back to Asheville, NC for a two day event. Saturday, 10/4 - Education Day (limited vendors) - 11am - 6pm Everything you love and more over two days indoors on Saturday and outdoors on Sunday. *Free Parking at AB Tech *$10 Suggested Donation ahead or at the door Vegfest Booth *Cooking Demos […]

We are headed back to Asheville, NC for a two day event. Sunday 10/5 - Festival Day (no education) - 12pm - 5pm Everything you love and more over two days indoors on Saturday and outdoors on Sunday. *Free Street Parking (Sunday) *$10 Suggested Donation ahead or at the door Vegfest Booth *DJ Spinning the […]

Hellbender Gathering of Poets Presents: An Afternoon with Poet Jane Hirshfield October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Writing “some of the most important poetry in the world today” (The New York Times), Jane Hirshfield is one of American poetry's central spokespersons for concerns of the biosphere. Her honors include fellowships from the Guggenheim […]

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun Oct 5 • 3 pm| 60 minutes Louis and Duke were there at the beginning—and their influence echoes through every note that comes after. Louis taught the world to swing with joyful individuality. Duke, America’s greatest composer, gave us music that is […]

Reader’s Theatre Presentation By Katie Forgette October 4-5, 2025 Saturday at 3 pm Sunday at 3 pm Director: Sofia Carfaro Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Rating: G (ideal for ages 11 and up). The wit of Oscar Wilde meets the cunning of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when Wilde brings his dear friend, Lillie […]

Fellow Pynins is an award winning contemporary transatlantic folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft. The live performance is a whimsically emotional escapade through the chasms of our, yes, feelings. Dashed with spontaneous and clever banter, mirth and woe, you will probably cry and quite possibly laugh, a […]

Every Monday Aaron Naylor and Jordan Ballard host Live from the Joke Shop at Sparky's Bardega! Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Full bar and more snacks than you could dream of Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no […]

Join Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® for an evening celebrating $180,000 raised through the Grace in Action Fund to keep WNC families housed. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, festive drinks, and live jazz. Free. 📅 Tuesday, October 7 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. 📍 Hilltop Event Center, 21 Restaurant Court, Asheville

Join Laura Carney as she talks about her best-selling memoir My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free, this year's One City, One Book award winner in Greensboro, NC. She'll be joined by Melanie Brooks, the author of Writing Hard Stories: Celebrated Memoirists Who Shaped Art From Trauma and A Hard Silence, […]

Spaciousness In our ever changing world we need to give spaciousness and time to be with ourselves, our bodies, and to be with others if you choose to. We need to have more unity and not division. As human beings, we need to be more kind, gentler and have compassion towards others. To love people […]

Fall into the Change of Season! How are you and your body adapting to the change in season? The air in the mornings are crisp, fresh and warm during the day and cool at night. Our Fall foliage is the best ever! If you are still in Summer mode, then how do you Fall into […]

The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack. This cinematic experience combines breathtaking […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC and this Thursday we have a super secret headliner that's going to blow your socks off!! Our secret headliner is a Spanish-American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. She has two comedy specials: one in English titled […]

Longtime Greenville fan favorite Maia Sharp has had her songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Cher, Edwin McCain, David Wilcox, Art Garfunkel, Lizz Wright, Lisa Loeb, Terri Clark, Keb’ Mo’ (including his recent single "Junkyard Dog" with Taj Mahal) and Trisha Yearwood (including her recent single “The Wall or the Way Over”) and many […]

Old Forts 1st Art Walk

Join in the celebration as Old Fort kicks off their first-ever Art Walk. Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is the starting and end point for the Art Walk; from there, walkers will continue to various locations in town to view art, socialize, and see demonstrations. An art BINGO can be played, giving art walkers a chance […]

Join The Breath Nurse for a hour of rejuvenating breathwork experience designed to help you quiet your mind, release stress and tension, and restore balance- so you can feel more connected, centered, and alive! Held inside the cave, this transformative offering blends the benefits of salt therapy with deep, guided breathwork to support relaxation, renewal, […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Carmen Lynch from NYC! Carmen Lynch is a Spanish-American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. Carmen Lynch has two comedy specials: one in English titled Queef Week and one in Spanish called Carmen Lynch en […]

Kick off Brevard Music Center’s 2025–26 Parker Concert Hall Series with the electrifying Sphinx Virtuosi. This acclaimed chamber orchestra, made up of some of the nation’s top Black and Latinx musicians, is celebrated for its passion, precision, and powerful mission to make classical music accessible to all. Their performance promises an unforgettable start to the […]

Discover the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live […]

Asheville locals look forward to the annual Scouting America Scout Troop 17 barbecue dinner fundraiser. The event, set for Saturday, October 11, 2025, offers tender, juicy Western North Carolina smoked BBQ dinners with all the fixin’s. Take out dinners will be served behind the Riceville Fire Department and Community Center, 2251 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC, […]

We’re turning 75 and you’re invited! Join us as we raise a glass to 75 years of compassion, community, and animal lifesaving. This casual birthday celebration is our way of saying thank you to the people who’ve made it all possible—you. Expect an afternoon full of fun: A special birthday treat for dogs and humans […]

We’re turning 75 and you’re invited! Join us as we raise a glass to 75 years of compassion, community, and animal lifesaving. This casual birthday celebration is our way of saying thank you to the people who’ve made it all possible—you. Expect an afternoon full of fun: A special birthday treat for dogs and humans […]

Future Histories A Celebration + Benefit Saturday, October 11, 2025 6:00–8:30 pm Join us for a fun and festive celebration of 20 years of the Center's Craft Research Fund, its influential and longest-running grant program that has shaped a generation of craft scholarship. Sit down for an experiential multicourse meal prepared by James Beard semifinalist […]

The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru is an exhilarating fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge their limits while immersing themselves in the splendor of the autumn […]

Discover the joy of nature journaling in this 2-hour workshop. We’ll explore new ways to express creativity and foster a deeper appreciation for nature while we’re at it! Nature journaling blends art and words to capture the beauty of the outdoors. Our instructor will share tips for drawing, water coloring and writing from nature. Surrounded […]

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This weekend we have Zak Toscani from Los Angeles! Zak Toscani is a standup comedian and writer living in Los Angeles, CA. He started comedy in Portland but it has since taken him across the country and around the world. Zak […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. 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. […]

Aphorisms: A Tribute to Ursula Mamlok with dancers from New Chamber Ballet, flutist Roberta Michel, and the Momenta Quartet Performances: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 7PM + Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 7PM TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID ---Link for tickets through the event page. Aphorisms is […]

Over the course of five groundbreaking solo albums, three Grammy Awards (and 22 additional nominations), and recognition from both the Oscars and Golden Globes, Raphael Saadiq has cemented his status as a true icon of contemporary music. From D'Angelo's iconic Voodoo to Solange's A Seat at the Table, Saadiq has shaped some of the most […]

Bread of Life Day Thursday, October 16, 2025 In celebration of World Food Day, local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to benefit The Bread of Life, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community. Dine out and make a difference — every meal helps support neighbors in need! Sponsored by United […]

Carolina Memorial Sanctuary leads a conversation about death preparation, home funerals, and the cathartic act of participating in a loved one's burial, Thurs. October 16 at Kanuga. Part of Kanuga's Lunch & Learn series, the event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. followed by the Carolina Memorial Sanctuary presentation […]

The Rhythm & Brews Concert Series unfolds as a casual and welcoming event, occurring on the third Thursday of each month from June to October. South Main Street in Hendersonville transforms into a hub of local entertainment, where community members gather to enjoy live music, craft beverages, and family-friendly activities. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have NYC's David Louis on the rooftop bar at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of 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. […]

Vote for your favorite comic of the night!! The Slice of Life Comedy Asheville Fall/Winter Standup Contest - round 2 Thursday October 16, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) These shows sellout! Hosted by Hilliary […]

Open Studio Sip & Shop: Local Jewelry, Home Decor + Vintage Clothing 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin NC Friday, October 17th 4-6:30PM Featuring vintage clothing from @Sure.Please, @Lucca_Collective, @Gennypopshop + home decor & accessories from @LOOMImports & jewelry from @these.hollow.hills Additional parking at Woodfin Elementary

Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about immense healing in your conscious, subconscious, and unconscious mind. The cave will transform into a “Nidra Nest” with comfy reclining loungers, blankets, and bolsters to fully support you, whether sitting or lying down, for the entire […]

Fri, Oct 17 • 7 pm In this visually stunning adventure for all ages, a friendly dinosaur discovers a glowing world and the true meaning of love. Lightwire Theater blends puppetry, technology and dance to tell tender-hearted stories that spark childlike wonder and (literally) light up the darkness. “What you see looks like magic” —CBS […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. 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. […]

Join us this October to get into the spirit of Halloween with spooky stories from Appalachia and beyond. Dr. Delanna Reed, a member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, will bring these tales to life through spoken word. Visitors can bring a blanket or a chair and, as the sun sets, take a seat around our […]

Discover the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live […]

Adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price October 16-26 , 2025 Thursday, 10/16 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 10/2) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Jennifer Treadway Approximate Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Rating: […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating

For individuals seeking to delve deeply into the world of wines, Level 3 provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Open to students with WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or who can demonstrate knowledge at an Intermediate level through the completion of equivalent education courses, or who have sufficient wine trade […]

We are excited to invite you to UnLabel Neurodiversity: The Neurologues, a collaboration by UnLabel Me and Open Hearts Art Center. This intimate performance will take place at the Tina McGuire Theatre at The Wortham (18 Biltmore Ave) on Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 PM (doors open at 1pm.) Tickets are limited and expected to […]

Brevard Philharmonic begins its new season with a journey both familiar and fresh. Dvořák’s New World Symphony has stirred hearts for generations with its sweeping themes of hope, longing, and discovery—music that feels as alive today as when it was first performed. Alongside this monumental work, rising star flutist Anthony Trionfo will dazzle with the […]

Adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price October 16-26 , 2025 Thursday, 10/16 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 10/2) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Jennifer Treadway Approximate Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Rating: […]

Celebrate the fall season with movement, creativity, and community at BMCA! Join us for a pay-what-you-can / free event featuring a performance of BMCA’s Dance Troupe’s new fall choreography in our theater, followed by festive activities upstairs in the dance studio. Families and kids can enjoy autumn-themed crafts, games, and activities. It’s the perfect way […]