Freshen Up Comedy Showcase is the first monday of every month. The showcase highlights the best local comics from the Freshen Up Open Mic that happens every Monday at Noble Cider downtown. Local comics come out each week to try all of their new material and the best come back for the showcase. Ryan Gordon […]

The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming event featuring modular synthesis educator and musician Chris Meyer and synthesizer pioneer Dave Rossum. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 7 p.m., at Citizen Vinyl in Asheville, NC. Tickets for the Asheville event are $20. A livestream will also be offered. Access […]

Join BBBS of Henderson County on Thursday, October 5th at Point Lookout Vineyard in our mission to ignite the power and promise in youth. Attendees will enjoy a lovely evening of dinner by Amanda's Catering, live music by Dinah's Daydream, wine by Point Lookout, and access to a silent auction. Our silent auction will be […]

Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. When you arrive, make your self comfortable by joining the group in. At 7pm, meditation instructions will be given for any new comers, and meditation will continue in silence for 20 minutes. Then, we will take a short break. Afterwards, we will view a Dharma talk from a teacher […]

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. This show will have chairs provided This show is wheelchair accessible SECRET COMEDIANS. All comedians remain unknown until they […]

Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into loose, joyous harmony, the three members of Damn Tall Buildings (guitarist/lead vocalist Max Capistran, bassist/lead vocalist Sasha Dubyk, and fiddler/vocalist Avery Ballotta) blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock and vintage swing to create a captivating, high-energy sound. Since their busking days, they’ve made […]

10.05.23 The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement PULP What: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel's Pulp Lounge When: Thursday October 5, 2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p Where: The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Cocktails available while you laugh the night […]

Aspiring artists ages 6th Grade+ are invited to Drop In on October 6 from 9 AM to 2 PM for a Career & Education Fair focused on Media Arts! Our booths, hosted by schools and businesses in the industry from all over the country, will lead you from pre-production to post production, giving you a […]

In this ukulele workshop, participants will have the opportunity to practice strumming, finger picking, changing chords, and even singing while playing if you feel ready! We will focus on rhythm as well as melody. Students will have the opportunity to choose songs that we will play together as a group. You can expect to build […]

The Lil Smokies & Town Mountain will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, October 6, 2023 with special guest Two Runner! Doors open @ 5:30 PM and the music starts @ 6:30 PM. Tickets are $27.50 ADV & $32.50 DOS. This is a General Admission, 12+ only show! This […]

A beautiful artistic pumpkin light display for all every weekend in October Press release: August 31, 2023 -Supported by a Grant from Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority Contact: Maury Bandurraga 828-393-5785, [email protected] 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Returns to Brevard, North Carolina- 4 Weekends in October! Dates and Times: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 6-7, […]

Experience Western North Carolina's finest homes during the Parade of Homes – a two-weekend event showcasing newly constructed and remodeled houses. On October 7-8 and 14-15 from 11 AM to 5 PM, explore cutting-edge designs and connect with talented building professionals in Asheville. No tickets required, just follow the link for directions and tour information.

This event is free and open to the public, offering campers, trailers, and gear up to 50% off, as well as other fun activities. SylvanSport will be clearing 2023 inventory to prepare for the 2024 season so take advantage of incredible offers including clearance and scratch & dent items, plus exclusive products available only at […]

Asheville Baroque Concerts presents a program of Renaissance and Baroque music for voice, viola da gamba, lute and theorbo. The program features acclaimed soprano, Molly Quinn—TENET, Apollo’s Fire, Pacifica and Portland Baroque Orchestras, Seraphic Fire, Quicksilver Ensemble and Acronym; and Juilliard faculty member Daniel Swenberg on lute and theorbo—TENET, Artek, Apollo’s Fire, Handel and Haydn […]

StrathSpan creates a musical tapestry of the rich tones of cello interwoven with the lyrical voice of the violin. The sound of StrathSpan starts with traditional Scottish pipe and fiddle tunes, layering innovative harmonies and rhythms. The repertoire ranges from elegant marches and strathspeys to driving reels, from lively jigs to soulful airs, with occasional […]

Western North Carolina’s most popular, scenic, fall half marathon & 8k, mostly flat, lots of fun, and spectator-friendly! The 4th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru, both wind through Hendersonville, NC (near Asheville) on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. A Virtual Half Marathon and 8k running option is also available for […]

Walking meditation combines mindfulness meditation (focusing on what is happening now without judgment) with walking. Benefits include stress and anxiety reduction and increased health and balance. Those new to meditation are welcome. We will begin at 10am with instructions for walking meditation. Then we each walk at our own pace around the Walk Jones Wildlife […]

This poetry–inspired concert features one of the most beloved violin concerti of all time, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons! Rising superstar Lun Li makes his Brevard Philharmonic debut, while Suppe's exciting Poet and Peasant Overture and Liszt's powerful Symphonic Poem No. 3, "Les Preludes" completes the program.

The Amazing Acro-Cats, featured in the Netflix series Cat People, are coming to Asheville! This troupe of trained domestic house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls, and performing other feats of agility and entertainment. The show finale […]

On Tuesday, October 10, Twain will perform at Citizen Vinyl with special guest Natalie Jane Hill. 6 p.m. doors / 7 p.m. show. $15 advance / $20 day of show. Tickets on sale Friday, August 11. TWAIN: 
For the past decade or so, Mt. Davidson has cultivated his songs and sounds, attempting to create a […]

The Blue Ridge Naturalist Network is proud to welcome evolutionary biologist Jenny Gruhn, PhD, owner of Asheville Hiking Tours, for an exploration into the 100-million-year history of Appalachia that has created the mountains and forests that surround us. Gruhn’s research focuses on long-term and short-term climate change as it impacts species distributions and conservation genetics.

The best-selling author and well-known NPR humorist, playwright, and comedian David Sedaris returns to Cullowhee for An Evening with David Sedaris. With more than 16 million copies of his books in print, Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humor writers. The October 12th event includes a live reading of new material, time for audience […]

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. An only child with OCD, Paul Hooper channels his dysfunction into a cathartic harangue. That's a real flowery and obnoxious way of saying he complains in a funny way. Anyway, this native of Charlotte, North Carolina, now residing in New York […]

This season's dynamic opening concert offers a unique program featuring rarely heard instrumentation that combines voice with violin, cello and piano. The New York Times calls YCA on Tour "a trailblazing organization that has launched into professional orbit more than 1 00 important talents, including Emanuel Ax, Murray Perahia and the Tokyo Quartet." This distinctive […]

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the funniest/ sexiest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? featuring Derek Boskovich, Patrick Devine, Paul Hooper and more ages 21+ doors at 9pm, show at 9:15pm Tickets $15

Stop by Ignite Jewelry Studios 1st Annual Fall Jewelry Jamboree from 10-4 on October 14th to shop jewelry handcrafted by over 25 regional artisan jewelers. New work will be featured by our current gallery artists, and a curated selection of guest jewelers will be showcasing their work as well throughout our studio. Honey Koshka will […]

Participants in this workshop with instructor Marcia Gleason will learn the basic process of how to make a SoulCollage® card, including how to choose images, how to make a background, and the best way to combine images. They will also learn how to seek wisdom from the cards by asking 3 basic questions. Each participant […]

The First Official ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL in the history of Asheville, NC… “The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival” celebrates the natural beauty and the ecological preservation of nature and humanity in and around Asheville, NC. This Event is FREE to attend October 14th, and 15th, 2023 at Pack Square Park, N. Park Square, Asheville, and […]

Join us for a celebration 10 years in the making. Amanda McLenon, a wildlife artist who recently moved to the mountains of WNC from Charleston, SC, has opened her own gallery and studio space in the River Arts District. Saturday, October 14th from 4:00 to 7:00pm the doors will open for a patron party and […]

WNC Farm to Table Events is hosting its first farm-to-table dinner in beautiful downtown Sylva, along the railroad tracks with a view of our very photogenic courthouse. You will have a chance to meet the farmers and producers, plus listen to amazing music while being served local food prepared by some of the best chefs […]

Another Great Comedy Show at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co, Theater 2! 6:30p, 18+, Get Dinner, Drinks & Laughs with the areas best standup comics. Featured and Open Mic Comedy. Get Your Tickets Now!! Hosted Mario Trevizo. Featuring James Harrod, Ryan Gordon , Jess Williams & more great comics! For more info and other standup […]

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week is Carmen Morales!! Carmen Morales has a captivating style which incorporates opinionated quick wit and outlandish ideals. Taking from family, friends and people from everyday encounters, she transforms personal experiences into hilarious commentary which leaves the audience doubled over […]

Every Monday Ryan Gordon hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring your best new jokes each week. You don't need a new set but you need to try at least one new bit. First Monday of […]

Join Pisgah Legal on Tuesday, October 17th for our 13th Annual Justice Forum, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author and "Poverty Abolitionist" Matthew Desmond. The event will take place at the Sherrill Center, Kimmel Arena – UNC Asheville. The evening includes a ticketed, pre-event reception followed by the free Forum with Desmond as the keynote speaker. The […]

The road to success is paved with rejection and boy oh boy, do we have the letters to prove it! Among the dozens of gems in Letters Aloud’s newest show, Stephen King receives his first rejection letter from “Spacemen Magazine”, Andy Warhol is asked to pick up his painting at the front desk before it […]

Cradle of Filth & DevilDriver will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 with Black Satellite, Ill Nino, & Savage Existence! Doors open at 5:00 PM and music starts at 6:00pm. 12+ ONLY! Tickets on sale Friday, June 23rd at 10 AM!

Haywood County native Donald Davis was born into a world rich in stories and folklore. Although well versed in the more traditional Jack Tales, Davis was most interested in the stories of his own family and friends, as well as places of origin. He used these stories to enhance his sermons during a celebrated 25-year […]

Join us for a lecture by Debra McCall and a film screening of her reconstructions of Oskar Schlemmer’s 1920s Bauhaus Dances. McCall will discuss her research, her process of reconstructing the dances, and the philosophy and work of Bauhaus artists. As Master of the Theater Workshop at the Dessau Bauhaus in the 1920s, Oskar Schlemmer […]

In these five-week sessions, create wonderful abstract art with unique textures using gel paint, a gel plate, stencils, stamps, and other “found” items. The ancient art of paper weaving will be incorporated into art projects. Get a head start on special gifts for the holidays - greeting and holiday cards, gift tags, or framed art! […]

Thursdays starting Oct 19 and ending Dec 14th. Creative hand building in this fun and unconventional class where we will explore making with clay using our hands and tools to assist us. What will we make? The choice is yours! We will dive in, inspired by your ideas and clay visions. Each student is asked […]

Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. At 7pm, meditation instructions will be given during a sitting which will last 20/30 mins. This will be followed by a dharma talk and an opportunity to ask Paul questions afterwards. (A dharma talk is a teaching on Buddhist principles.) Paul will be teaching on the Three Marks of […]

Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert on Tour features a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, Coco also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert […]

The Wood Brothers will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, October 20th , 2023 on their Heart is the Hero Tour, with Maya de Vitry opening the show! Doors open at 5:30 PM and the music starts at 6:30 PM. *The Wood Brothers have partnered with American Friends of […]

Modelface Comedy presents ATLiens comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing! ATLiens is a celebration of the best comedians in Atlanta and you never know who will be joining us!!! ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $15

Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they recieve! One […]

Ceramic glaze faults appear all too common for new as well as experienced potters. Artistic effects aside, blistering, pinholing, crawling, crazing and shivering faults rank high among potter's frustrations. Then, there are concerns around food safety for utilitarian ware. Come lean how to troubleshoot a wide range of pottery glaze faults and what constitutes food […]

Get ready to have some fun at the 9th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru! This Halloween-themed race will bring runners back to the heart of Hendersonville, NC, where they’ll start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District. But that’s not all! The vibrant Fall Festival […]

HRI will be leading a hike in partnership with the North Carolina Arboretum around the Arboretum grounds on Saturday, October 21 at 10 am. The hike will take 3-4 hours and traverse mostly flat paths, totaling around 2.5 miles. HRI staff will showcase hemlocks that we have treated around Bent Creek Road and the Carolina […]

We're back! Carolina CiderFest, is Asheville's premier cider festival! Join us on October 21st at McCormick Field as we celebrate the art of cider-making and the vibrant spirit of Asheville. Immerse yourself in a cider wonderland, where you can sample a wide selection of craft ciders, enjoy live music, and savor delicious local eats. From […]

Atelier Maison & Co. and Show & Tell are teaming up to showcase the best in art & design to the Asheville Design District. Join us at the Atelier Maison Co. showroom off of Sweeten Creek Rd for a monthly Makers Market every third Saturday. Each month will feature vendors and artisans selling housewares, vintage […]

Friends of Music Presents The Bs Jazz Trio Standard Classics of American Popular Music FLAT ROCK, N.C. On Sunday, October 22 a toe-tapping concert will be presented by the "The Bs” (Jazz Trio), Standard Classics of American Popular Music. At 4:00 p.m. this Friends of Music event will be held in the Parish Hall of […]

Friends of Music Presents The Bs Jazz Trio Standard Classics of American Popular Music FLAT ROCK, N.C. On Sunday, October 22 a toe-tapping concert will be presented by "The Bs” (Jazz Trio), Standard Classics of American Popular Music. At 4:00 p.m. this Friends of Music event will be held in the Parish Hall of the […]

Join us for the 14th Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading--a fantastic evening of original readings by your favorite literary queer girls! Our lineup this year includes local and regional authors and UNCA students. Readers are: Jill Haynie Mali Rosensweet Ko Dowling Avis Atkins Shlagha Bora Lockie Hunter Lori Horvitz Mo Hakala We are asking for […]

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This weekend we have Brandie Posey from Los Angeles!!! Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Brandie Posey is a stand up comedian, writer and producer who now calls LA's comedy scene home. She has been featured as a performer at the Bentzen Ball, […]

Every Monday Ryan Gordon hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring your best new jokes each week. You don't need a new set but you need to try at least one new bit. First Monday of […]

Disney Pixar Coco es un evento especial que no te puedes perder. El evento consta de la proyección de la película, mientras la Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México interpreta la música del compositor ganador del Oscar® y el Grammy®, Michael Giacchino, en vivo. Además de la música original de Giacchino, "Coco" también incluye la canción […]

Lisa Teasley will read from her new story collection, FLUID, and discuss the stories with Malaprop's Stephanie Jones-Byrne in a virtual event, Tuesday, October 24, 6:00PM.

Coco Live-to-Film Concert features a screening of the complete Disney Pixar film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, “Coco” also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez […]