Join us in Hendersonville, NC, Saturday, September 12th, for the Inaugural Railway 5k & 1 Mile presented by Aetna! The Railway Races are a running celebration of history, movement, and community, hosted on the Ecusta Trail — a former railroad corridor transformed into a shared-use greenway connecting Hendersonville and Brevard. This inaugural event brings families, […]

Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]

The 17th annual West Asheville Garden Stroll features 13 diverse gardens in the Hall Fletcher neighborhood between Haywood Road and Riverview. Stroll Guides with a map and garden descriptions will be available from 10-2:30 at Hall Fletcher Elementary School, 60 Ridgelawn Road. The Garden Stroll is free, and all are welcome to join in this […]

Handmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of paper and attaching them to hard covers. Bookbinders use this binding for its beauty with an exposed spine, functionality with pages that open flat, and […]

Step into 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 tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial at the front of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. From there, participants will […]

This 7-month mentorship journey (September–March) brings together a small cohort for 12 immersive class days with 8 different teachers, offering hands-on experiences in broom-making, wild pottery, spoon carving, willow basketry, beeswax candle making, hand quilting, pyrography, and blacksmithing. Rooted in community, presence, and earth-based practice, this mentorship invites participants to slow down, work with their […]

Learn to weld with us! Get hands-on instruction and learn to cut, drill, grind, and weld metal by creating a customizable firewood rack to take home and use. All materials provided including local rough sawn red oak lumber for a 4' x 4' single row firewood rack. Materials for a larger rack can be arranged […]

Artists have answered the open call for work that includes collage, Mixed Media, Found Object assemblage and repurposed items. You will see bits of painting combined with interesting antique items, hand sewing, unusual handmade books, sculptures and more. The reception is Sunday, September 13th, 1-5pm and runs through Nov 8th. Starting in September, member artists […]

"Michelangelo – Love and Death" offers a cinematic journey through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican, to the print and drawing rooms of Europe, to explore Michelangelo’s tempestuous life. The film goes in search of a greater understanding of this charismatic and enigmatic figure, both through his relationships with his […]

Asheville is a community of people who come from everywhere. Let’s celebrate it! What better way to acknowledge our rich diversity than through food and drink? Join us on Sunday, September 13th at Cooperative Coffee in West Asheville for an afternoon filled with the folks and food that represent the rich heritage of our neighbors. […]

Learn the ins and outs of all types of residential water heaters including tank, tankless, gas and electric. Participants will get an inside look at dissected units and learn to hook up a tankless water heater. Participants will learn how all types of common residential water heaters work, the pros and cons of each, and […]

Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose […]

MR. PHYLZZZ Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of Clinton Jacob (guitar/vocals) […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY MR. PHYLZZZ Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of […]

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. Through embodied improvisational play, movement, voice, storytelling, music, and customery, we create a living container where authenticity is welcomed and presence is practiced. […]

LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Sonia Leigh & Friends w/ Sally Jaye & Kimberly June Sonia Leigh’s musical abilities are boundless, effortlessly spanning country, rock, pop, and hip-hop. Her meticulously crafted lyrics tell stories that transcend genres, leaving listeners feeling engaged and empowered. Leigh catapulted onto the country music scene in 2011 […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY RON POPE Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural […]

Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in […]

Wednesdays from 10-3 September 2, 9, 16, 23 Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth, energy, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference […]

Local author Renee Novotny will celebrate the release of her debut memoir, Blessings from a Trail Angel, a heartfelt story of grief, healing, spiritual transformation, and a mother’s enduring connection with her son. Renee will share the story and inspiration behind the book, followed by a reading, Q&A, conversation, and book signing. Books will be […]

Finding Joy in your Body! It is important in our Bodies to move and experience Joy! Joy is a feeling of elation, excitement, celebration and happiness. What makes you feel Joy in the body? What have you accomplished this Summer that will bring Joy? What have you let go of that will bring Joy? Join […]

Come save seeds with us at Seed Saving 102: Seed Processing & Storage! This is part two of our two part Seed Saving Series in collaboration with LuAnna of Utopian Seed Project. Seed Saving 101 is not a prerequisite for 102. Using a variety of tools, participants will focus on practical cleaning & storage techniques […]

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy an evening of live music with DJ Phantom Pantone on the Museum’s rooftop overlooking Mount Pisgah • Perspective Café and Sculpture Terrace, level 4

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have AVL favorite Andrew Rudick in The Cultura Room! Andrew Rudick is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has been featured on The Bob and Tom Show, heard regularly on SiriusXM, and guest starred in the comedy […]

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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… NINE TO FIVE: Prepare a five-minute story about being on the clock. First jobs […]

A night of mountain music blending the Kruger Brothers' signature sound with Soluna's expressive chamber arrangements, celebrating classical and contemporary influences rooted in storytelling, collaboration, and Appalachian tradition.

Have you ever taken your sewing machine apart? Did you know it’s recommended that you clean and oil your machine after every project or every 3 bobbin changes? Most ‘broken’ sewing machines are actually just dirty or dry machines! It can be intimidating to take your machine apart to clean it, but that’s what this […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Andy Thomas You may recognize him from his time touring in Trongone Band or Yarn but he has decided to step out on his own to tour full time. His debut album, Highway Junkie, was produced by Dave Schools of Widespread Panic and is a mix […]

Arabian food has been traveling the world for centuries—carried by merchants, explorers, migrants and families who brought their flavors and traditions wherever they went. Its influence can be tasted in dishes far beyond the Arabian Peninsula, yet the remarkable story behind that influence is rarely told. In The Influence of Arabian Food, part of Sufra […]

APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar Friday, September 18th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 7PM || Event 8PM Mdou Moctar There is a beauty in listening to music made in the spirit of energetic transformation. When the sounds transform the air and the listener. This record transports the […]

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Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]

(FREE) John Davis Held will be available to share his process in creating original oil and pastel paintings, as he probes the extraordinary and sacred mystery in his work. In his many travels, John spent several months living in an African Hut before hitch-hiking across Europe to paint the cathedrals, castles, and countryside. John’s oil […]

– FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71 WE HAVE IGNITION We Have Ignition plays high energy original instrumental music. The band was founded by RL Martin on guitar with original members Jeff Manson on bass and Nick Harvey on […]

Join us for a powerful afternoon of rhythm, culture, and artistry that resonates deep within the soul. Part of our Afro Rhythm series produced by Chinobay and White Horse Black Mountain.

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71 WE HAVE IGNITION We Have Ignition plays high energy original instrumental music. The band was founded by RL Martin on guitar with original members Jeff Manson on bass and Nick Harvey on drums. The bands influences stem from […]

Spend a peaceful morning painting in the presence of horses on a beautiful local farm. Paint With Horses is an intimate, small-group creative experience designed to help you slow down, connect with the natural world, and explore your own creativity alongside the horses. We'll begin by settling into the farm and connecting with the horses […]

Spend a peaceful morning painting in the presence of horses on a beautiful local farm. Paint With Horses is an intimate, small-group creative experience designed to help you slow down, connect with the natural world, and explore your own creativity alongside the horses. We'll begin by settling into the farm and connecting with the horses […]

Almost Fall! Fall will happen Sept. 21st or 22nd, but we will celebrate just a couple of days before. I love Fall, it is one of my favorite times of the year! Here in the Appalachian Mountains, the Fall Foliage is spectacular! I feel a sense of coziness in my body when the weather changes […]

-SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque Brunch Showcase […]

Make one original design—and learn how to reproduce it! In this hands-on workshop, you will create a vulcanized silicone mold around a flat pendant or earring without cutting the mold open with a scalpel. You will learn how to: • Prepare a jewelry model for molding • Pack a mold frame with silicone rubber • […]

-LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ANZA ANZA is a high vibe sister duo consisting of 14 yo Anzi & 17 yo Anna Rivers. Song writing and composing has been a life long passion. Born in Colorado and raised between the high mountain desert landscapes of the Rockies and the lush, ancient mountains […]

Created in the 1990s in response to the Gulf War, Mary Stewart's Apocalypse Series offers a civilian's perspective on war and addresses anxiety and collective loss beyond the battlefield.

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Trilby Trilby is an alternative rock artist currently based in Asheville, North Carolina. While it’s hard to pinpoint her exact origin, it is safe to say that Trilby grew up here, there, and everywhere along the East Coast, and if you look close enough, you might […]

URSA ASHEVILLE AND APLR Present: A PERFORMANCE OF COLTRANE’S *INTERSTELLAR SPACE* Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7 PM As part of *Giant Steps: Celebrating 100 Years of John Coltrane*, URSA Asheville and AyurPrana Listening Room present a free, RSVP performance of […]

-STANDING ROOM ONLY Option 22 The music of Option 22 is inspired, uplifting, and thoroughly eclectic—a fusion spanning roots rock, Americana, and points in between—woven together with heartfelt lyrics that call for change and carry messages of love, hope, and healing. It’s music that moves—both the body and the spirit. Their live performances are immersive, […]

Wednesdays from 10-3 September 2, 9, 16, 23 Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth, energy, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference […]

Join co-hosts Carmen & Sarah of Seeds of Solidarity to learn the ins and outs of composting and how to turn food scraps into healthy soil! Beginning with a short presentation, participants will learn why composting matters, what’s happening inside a compost pile, and a variety of composting methods including traditional piles, tumblers, bokashi, and […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Flora Fauna Flora Fauna is an Appalachian folk music project by the singer-songwriter sibling duo Emeline Scales and Charlie Scales, based out of Asheville, North Carolina. Deeply embedded in Appalachian bluegrass, porch music, and traditional Irish folk sounds with a folk / pop edge.

STANDING ROOM ONLY RAINBOW GIRLS The Rainbow Girls are an eclectic folk, Americana, and indie-rock trio from Northern California, featuring core members Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey, and Vanessa May. Known for their soul-touching four-part harmonies and a “stomp-folk” sound, the multi-instrumentalists easily switch between guitars, ukulele, accordion, harmonica, and percussion during their energetic live shows. […]

Fur Ball is an annual gathering to celebrate our animals and the tireless efforts of those who advocate for their well-being. This year’s event signals New Beginnings as we’re hosting the event at our new Community Support facility in Mills River – and the future home of our Adoption Center. The event will take place […]

– STANDING ROOM ONLY LET HER FLY…HONORING THE LIFE OF DOLLY PARTON w/ No Man’s Band, Underhill Rose, Whitney Mongé, Rebekah Todd, Reggie Headen, Fancy, Ménage, and Abigail Lipscomb. Curated by Melissa McKinney

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– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE STARSEER Starseer is a Rock band formed in Asheville, North Carolina. Four friends brought together with the intention of making high energy, powerful and melodic music. With different backgrounds, they blend elements of 70s art rock, modern post-punk and 90s grunge. When you see them live […]

What if some of the world’s first skyscrapers were built—not from steel and glass—but from mud? Across Arabia, extraordinary builders transformed deserts, mountains and ancient cities into architectural wonders. Towering mud-brick homes rise from Yemen’s valleys. Intricate geometric patterns turn ordinary windows and walls into works of art. Courtyards, arches and ingenious ventilation systems create […]

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STANDING ROOM ONLY DAMIEN JURADO “Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist, […]

“Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist, it’s clear these are, at […]

This workshop takes you through drywall patching from start to finish through hands on instruction. Drywall can seem intimidating but once you've learned the basics it is one of the most helpful tools you can have in your home renovation DIY toolbelt. Expect to walk away with the skills to: - Cut and install drywall […]

Each year Asheville locals look forward to the annual Scouting America Troop 17 and Pack 17 barbecue dinner fundraiser. The event, set for Saturday, September 26, 2026, offers tender, juicy Western North Carolina smoked BBQ dinners with all the fixin’s. Take out dinners will be served along the creek of the Riceville Fire Department and […]

Haywood Harvest, the Cottage’s fall market is back on Saturday, September 26th from 12-6[, at 387 Haywood Road. We’ll be celebrating this spooky season with a ren faire-inspired pumpkin patch spreading between our parking lot, and the large lot behind Cellarest Brewery with more hoopla, entertainment, and commitment to theme than ever before. Nice Time […]

LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Kyley Byrd and the High Mountain Flyers Kyley Byrd is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist familiar to the Asheville music scene for two decades. Her sultry voice delivers a variety of musical styles with honest and heartfelt energy. Kyley is joined by the High Mountain Flyers (the […]

Modelface Comedy Presents Joe Zimmerman. All Ages • Seated Show • Limited number of premium seating tickets available. Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville. We are so excited to welcome back Joe Zimmerman to The Grey Eagle!

AVL Clay is Turning 1! You are officially invited to AVL clay's Birthday Party celebrating an amazing year of creativity and growth. We'll have some fun fall-inspired projects to make and some beautiful member pottery to buy PLUS you'll get to see what we get up to in our classes and workshops. Save the date!

"Michelangelo – Love and Death" offers a cinematic journey through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican, to the print and drawing rooms of Europe, to explore Michelangelo’s tempestuous life. The film goes in search of a greater understanding of this charismatic and enigmatic figure, both through his relationships with his […]

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– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ROSS HOLLOW WITH FULL BAND Ross Hollow is an indie folk artist out of Asheville, North Carolina rooted in honest lyricism, inviting melodies and a rugged spirit of individualism. Founded by singer-songwriter and producer Stuart Ross Johnson-Kwochka, Ross Hollow has come full circle: from its beginnings […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Dr Funky Squirrel Dr. Funky Squirrel is a student rock and funk band organized through the Asheville Music School in Asheville, North Carolina. The band consists of young local musicians participating in the school’s Sound Education Outreach program.

STANDING ROOM ONLY TESO ELLIS & FRIENDS Teso Ellis is an Indie singer songwriter out of Asheville, North Carolina With a genre, bending sound nostalgic of 90s alternative rock and classic soul, driven by folky tones and Lofi hip-hop grooves. A vibe that is completely unique but somehow familiar. He released a renegade album called […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Becks! Becks! is a queer singer-songwriter whose Appalachian roots ground their music to place, while pushing the envelope of what it means to ‘belong’ in the folk and old time scenes. Their family history of union organizing and three generations of ‘card-carrying communists’ bring an edge […]

Sign up today for Logistics Lab: Planning & Producing Creative Workshops, a six-week series for arts-based entrepreneurs ready to launch or grow educational offerings. The course — which runs Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Nov. 3, 6-8pm online via Zoom — provides practical tools as well as support and a community of peers. It is offered through Story […]

Fully Seated Show Widespread Rotary Event: The Earth Will Swallow You Watch Party The Grey Eagle is proud to present a screening of the only rock n roll documentary of beloved rockers, Widespread Panic. The Earth will Swallow You, shot primarily in the summer of 2000 and early 2001 by Chris and Geoff Hanson, gained […]

Learn the fundamentals of the sewing machine — and walk away with a finished project. In this hands-on workshop, you'll cover machine basics, safety, standard stitches, and practical tips as you sew your very own drawstring bag. From winding the bobbin to threading the machine to sewing with a seam allowance, you'll build a solid […]

– PATIO IS LIMITED SEATING FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Music in Common Performing in a range of configurations from acoustic duo to eight piece band, Music in Common is genre-bending collective that creatively blends Americana, Hip-Hop, and Soul. Since 2005, MIC performances have been creating impactful communities of connection between artist and audience and audience […]

GREY EAGLE EVENTS PRESENTS HOT FIX SIDESHOW Wednesday, September 30 7pm Doors // 8pm Show 21+ Standing Room HOT FIX SIDESHOW Coney Island’s own Hot Fix Sideshow is barreling their way to Las Vegas for one night of shenanigans! Brace yourself for sinister silliness & dionysian delights with a dizzying array of sword swallowing, fire […]