The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context. If your event occurs over several days, please submit multiple events. Events extending beyond a month will not be accepted. All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted. Please allow up to 5 days for your even to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email [email protected].
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New Glass Studio in Old Fort
Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, hand tools, and supplies needed for independent study. The October stained-glass classes include a Moravian Star and a Star Suncatcher. Learn how to fuse glass […]
Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill. Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft […]
Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm
Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains, this 75-minute mindful, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If inclement weather class is taught in the big barn. Designed to awaken your energy while maintaining a steady, accessible pace, this practice offers a balanced […]
Free Art Class for Adults!
The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Free Art Class for Kids!
The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! All supplies will be provided. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning! […]
Stillness and Motion
In this exhibition we are presenting works that depict contrasts and connections between calm and energy, balance and disruption. Works presented interpret movement and moments of stillness that offer reflection and/or tension and express how these forces coexist or collide, complement or clash with one another.
Golden Folk Sessions
6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a […]
Mountain Biking and Hiking Art Exhibit – Call for Artists
Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is hosting an art exhibit at our gallery. This exhibition explores the deep connection between movement and landscape through the experiences of mountain biking and hiking. Each work reflects the physical and emotional dialogue between the human body and the natural world - where endurance meets freedom, and challenge transforms into […]
Footloose
This musical doesn’t just dance, it dazzles! Set to the anthems that defined a generation — “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” and of course “Footloose” — this show is sure to kick off an electrifying summer. Dancing is not a crime…except in Bomont, Texas. Then Ren McCormack […]
Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’
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 […]
Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Junteenth and Civic Season
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, […]
Burlesque Brunch
-AGES 18+ -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 […]
CAMP: Improv & sketch comedy – June 29 – July 3
✨ IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨ Say YES—AND to the funniest week of the summer! This fast-paced, creative camp gives young performers the tools to think on their feet, write original scenes, and turn unexpected moments into comedy gold. Through improv games, character building, and collaborative writing, students build confidence, courage, […]
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NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!
We take your three favorite things and combine them into one. Beer, Music, & Bingo! Bring your charged cell phone, listen to music, mark off squares until you get a bingo, win prizes!
Treska’s Tuesday Market
Treska’s Tuesday Market
Join us every Tuesday for the Treska’s Tuesday Market from 3:30–6:00 PM, May through September. Gather under the pavilion to enjoy live music, browse a vibrant mix of local farmers and vendors, and grab food and drinks from Treska’s Café.
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FACES by Lois Simbach
From Nefertiti to the Mona Lisa to Warhol's Marilyn - Faces - especially women's faces, have always been a focal point for artists. Because of my fashion background, I appreciate the unique beauties of my era and town. Here are my latest works. Acrylic on 140 lb. watercolor paper - framed. Two month solo painting […]
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]
Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab
Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab
In this series, we’ll use the Enneagram, a wisdom tradition that has long been employed as a tool for deep personal growth, to engage with and transform our creative practice. Facilitated by Ali McGhee. Our sessions together will include a teaching portion, lively discussion time, and prompts and activities to get you exploring how the Enneagram […]
Wheel Thrown Wednesdays with Jess
Wheel Thrown Wednesdays with Jess
Spin, shape, and get hands-on with clay! This 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! Class meets for 6 weeks on Wednesdays […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, queer and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t […]
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Reflecting on the meaning of home, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a stirring program on the longing for beloved countrysides and pride of cherished folk music under the baton of Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees. Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony blends elements of the Czech composer’s heritage as he yearns for home with American musical influences […]
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15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Emerging Artists
15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Emerging Artists
The Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists is a prestigious annual event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the talents of the next generation of classical musicians. Hosted in partnership with the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, this competition invites promising young instrumentalists from across the nation to showcase their skills in […]
15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition
15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition
The winner of the 15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists will perform a full recital of the works they performed during the morning competition.
Summer Exhibition Celebration
Summer Exhibition Celebration
Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national and international artists.
PATIO SHOW: Sunnyside of the Mountain
PATIO SHOW: Sunnyside of the Mountain
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SUNNYSIDE DUO Sunnyside is a musical enchantment hosted by singer-songwriter Sunnie Rae. This Florida-born songstress is making her new home in the musical mountains and heart of Appalachia of Asheville, NC. Feel the depths of every song with Sunnie Rae’s intrinsic voice that will take you on […]
Modelface Comedy presents Founding Farters
Modelface Comedy presents Founding Farters
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have a very dumb comedy show 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 […]
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Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop
Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you through all the steps, including soldering with a torch, so you will leave with a complete set of rings made to size. Ages 12 and […]
Multi-Charm Necklace
This combo of both our Simply Charmed and Enamel a Charm is the perfect way to experience a few styles of jewelry making and leave with a multi-charm necklace. This is also perfect for larger groups, bridesmaids parties, and team building. It includes a brass and silver charm of your choosing, plus a sterling silver […]
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps along the way for a chance to win an exciting giveaway featuring gift cards to some of your favorite local businesses. Explore a fantastic array […]
GALLERY WALK – LARRY RICCI, WOODWORK ARTIST
GALLERY WALK – LARRY RICCI, WOODWORK ARTIST
(FREE) Meet and talk with woodworking artist Larry Ricci during the Gallery Walk in July. One of the greatest gifts Larry ever received was when his dad put tools in his hands when he was a kid. He was later inspired by the sculptural furniture of artist George Nakashima and visited the Nakashima studio often […]
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food 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. As you can […]
Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm Tickets $18
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Land of the Sky Symphonic Band
Land of the Sky Symphonic Band
Come and join the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band for their annual Independence Day concert. Under the direction of Dr. David Wilken, the band will play an evening of music by American composers. The Land O’ the Sky Symphonic Band was founded in 1990 by Enka High School alumni Bob Lee and Rene Simson, […]
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Yoga Taco Mosa
Yoga Taco Mosa
Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your yoga mat, water bottle and an open heart while we honor one another and stretch into our Sunday. We’ll follow the class with tacos and […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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!
FREE PATIO SHOW: Bam-a-Lam
FREE PATIO SHOW: Bam-a-Lam
– FREE SHOW – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BAM-A-LAM This duo of guitar/drums one-man-band multi-dextrous rock-n-roll fire and standup bass acrobatics with harmony singing appears to have several more arms and heads (than 4 and 2 respectively) and serve up lo-fi pop aural satisfaction. Made up of Asheville musical veterans Jason […]
Heavy Hitters Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.
Heavy Hitters Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.
Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have some heavy hitters! We have a group of Asheville's biggest and best comedians taking over the RAD Comedy Cellar for a night of BIG laughs and BIG fun. Each tickets includes a complementary hot dog! Featuring Jason Reel, […]
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CAMP: Harry Potter Wizarding TECH – July 6-10 (Actors and Theater techies)
✨ HARRY POTTER WIZARDING TECHNICAL THEATER Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨ Accio imagination! Campers step into Hogwarts through acting and stage “spell work” as they explore characters, scenes, and magical movement. With house-based activities, dramatic storytelling, and ensemble practice, students learn to wield their voice, curiosity, and confidence like trained wizards. Learn the technical elements […]
Under the Sea Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd–5th Grades
Dive into an unforgettable underwater quest! In this immersive arts integration camp, campers in rising grades 3–5 will explore deep-sea creatures through movement, music, storytelling, and collaborative performance. Young artists will create dances inspired by ocean animals, experiment with ocean-themed soundscapes using instruments, vocal sounds, and body percussion, and work together to develop original stories […]
PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE WOODY WOOD Asheville’s own Cosmic Appalachian Soul / Musical style that doesn’t fit neatly into any one style but is a genre-bending fusion of rock, blues, and soul. ABE REID Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers […]
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Merz Trio
Merz Trio
Hailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon), Merz Trio, winners of the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions, and recipients of a Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant, have been lauded for their “stunning virtuosity… fresh and surprising interpretations” (Reading Eagle), and “perfection of intonation […]
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OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session will include guided exercises that focus on core artistic principles alongside techniques that bring energy and life to your work. Participants are to bring their own reference materials to […]
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Movement for MANNA Fundraiser
Movement for MANNA Fundraiser
Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance will launch its 2026 summer season with Movement for MANNA, a fundraiser benefiting MANNA FoodBank and supporting the company's commitment to community engagement through the arts. The evening will feature a live improvisational collaboration between internationally acclaimed percussionist River Guerguerian and Terpsicorps dancers, along with food tastings from local restaurant partners, […]
Mindfulness, Creativity, and Community
Mindfulness, Creativity, and Community
This four-session workshop, facilitated by Amy Arnold, guides participants to source creative inspiration from everyday experiences and interaction with others. Together, we'll explore simple practices in mindfulness and social engagement that enhance our creative ideas and process and we'll practice making these a regular, enriching part of our lives. Mindfulness in the natural world will […]
An Evening of Medicine Music with Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin Tribe
An Evening of Medicine Music with Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin Tribe
APLR Presents: An Evening of Medicine Music with Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin Tribe Thursday, July 9th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Biruany of the Huni Kuin Tribe Biruany Huni Kuin (@sami abiruany) is a prominent spiritual leader who combines leadership, spirituality, […]
Comedy 250! A night of one-liners at Antidote
Comedy 250! A night of one-liners at Antidote
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! America is old AF and we are celebrating with a night of one-liners. 250 jokes in one show, each dumber than the last! featuring Aaron Naylor, Clay Jones, Isaac Truman and more!! ages 21+ doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm Tickets […]
The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo
THE WHITE BUFFALO For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less travelled path; to assemble notions for studio album Number 8, the follow-up to ‘On The Widow’s Walk’ (Snakefarm, 2020), and embark on a voyage of discovery. Out with […]
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Slow Runner – Album Release Show – with Whym
Slow Runner – Album Release Show – with Whym
APLR Presents: Slow Runner - Album Release Show - with Whym Friday, July 10th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7 PM Slow Runner Slow Runner is the creative vessel for Michael Flynn, an Americana-adjacent singer/songwriter based in western North Carolina. His songs have been featured […]
Modelface Comedy presents Luke Capasso
Modelface Comedy presents Luke Capasso
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Luke Capasso in The Cultura Room! Luke Capasso has appeared on BBC, ITV, TruTV, and MTV. His work includes Channel 4’s Angry Britain, writing for Dead Parrot, and a featured appearance in Can You Take a Joke (starring George […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
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.
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a […]
Land Of The Sky Burlesque Festival: “Geektastic Revue”
Land Of The Sky Burlesque Festival: “Geektastic Revue”
-AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW “Geektastic” is a burlesque show for NERDS! Performers pay homage to fandoms from comics, TV, film, books and more!!! The opening night of the Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival! *Weekend passes and VIP available here >>> landoftheskyburlesque.com
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The Big Crafty
The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday (buy tickets or pay at the door), free to enter on Sunday. Shop for ceramics, prints, jewelry, […]
PATIO SHOW: The Nature Boys
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE THE NATURE BOYS Hailing from the Appalachian musical stronghold of Asheville, NC, The Nature Boys are coming in hot with their brand of bluegrass. As veterans of the acoustic music scene, they are combining a deep love of traditional string band music with a refreshing catalog […]
Chic Circles Earrings Jewelry Workshop
Chic Circles Earrings Jewelry Workshop
Make these chic silver earrings (or pendant necklace) yourself in this DIY jewelry workshop in downtown Asheville. Our qualified instructors will be sure you leave feeling super accomplished and with your finished jewelry. You have the option of either making the earring or the pendant necklace and can choose the size of your circles designs […]
COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE
COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE
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 […]
40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk
40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk
Now in its 40th year at Appalachian State University, the Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition celebrates An Appalachian Summer Festival tradition! The Rosen Sculpture Walk will kick off at 10am at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. After a brief welcome, juror Sam Spiczka will lead guests on a guided […]
Spin Saturdays with Jess
Spin Saturdays with Jess
Make the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this 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 can […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]
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Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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!
WindSync: Peter and the Wolf
WindSync: Peter and the Wolf
WindSync performs a family-friendly show that brings classical music to life with an unforgettable cast of characters. Complete with costumes and choreography, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter, the wolf, and their friends the duck, […]
Berry Bowl Workshop with Jess
Berry Bowl Workshop with Jess
In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will create a handmade ceramic berry bowl using simple handbuilding techniques. We’ll shape the bowl, add drainage holes, and personalize it with texture or decoration. Berry bowls are perfect for washing and serving fresh fruit, and each one comes out a little different. No pottery experience is needed—just come ready […]
Scott Low
Scott Low
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present PATIO SHOW: SCOTT LOW Sunday, July 12 3pm ALL AGES LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Scott Low is a Southern songwriter with a bluesman’s heart, a folk singer’s storytelling, and a river guide’s patience. His most recent albums—Struttin’ Round Town (2025) and The Appalachian Blues […]
Modelface Comedy presents Billy Wayne Davis
Modelface Comedy presents Billy Wayne Davis
Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedy in Asheville. This Sunday we have the great Billy Wayne Davis at Eulogy in the South Slope! Billy Wayne Davis has appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, lent his voice & producing skills to SquidBillies, hosted a travel doc for CMT, opened for Sturgill Simpson, […]
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Metalsmithing 101 Intensive: July 13th and 14th
Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly metalsmithing course teaches the basic skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. This 2 Day Intensive will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, textures, and more! Included is 2 Open […]
Clay Summer Camp for Kids
Introduce your child to the joy of playing and creating with clay. Clay is an almost limitless medium that allows children to create and build fine hand motor skills. During this four day camp, we will explore creating fairy houses or animals using the pinch method, animal wall hangings using the slab method, and treasure […]
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OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Join Anne in the studio for four Wednesdays in July for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session will include guided exercises that focus on core artistic principles alongside techniques that bring energy and life to your work. Participants are to bring […]
Weller at The Preserve Grand Opening
Weller at The Preserve Grand Opening
Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Weller at The Preserve with food, drinks, live music and door prizes!
The Curious Quest: A Narrative Writer’s Guide to the Hero’s Journey
The Curious Quest: A Narrative Writer’s Guide to the Hero’s Journey
The Curious Quest: A Narrative Writer’s Guide to the Hero’s Journey Wednesdays, July 15-August 26 from 6:00-8:00pm EST (No class August 5) Venture into the heart of your writing practice while engaging the Hero’s and Heroine’s Journeys as templates for personal narrative and story. Facilitated by Alli Marshall. Over the course of six weeks we’ll […]
Double Dip Productions Presents: TJ & Dave
Double Dip Productions Presents: TJ & Dave
ALL AGES| FULLY SEATED SHOW | LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE DOUBLE DIP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS.... TJ & DAVE Join us for one night only as world-renowned improv comedy legends, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, aka TJ & Dave, bring their unique COMPLETELY IMPROVISED two-man show to the Grey Eagle stage! TJ and Dave walk […]
TJ & Dave
TJ & Dave
FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE DOUBLE DIP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS…. TJ & DAVE Join us for one night only as world-renowned improv comedy legends, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, aka TJ & Dave, bring their unique COMPLETELY IMPROVISED two-man show to the Grey Eagle stage! TJ and Dave walk out on stage […]
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Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
This is the biannual flagship event of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a nearly 100 year old alliance of fine craftspeople across the 9 states of Southern Appalachia. Over 100 artists will have their work for sale, ranging from fine jewelry to handcrafted furniture to handwoven garments and more, including representation from Qualla Arts, the […]
Third Thursday | DJ Phantom Pantone
Third Thursday | DJ Phantom Pantone
Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! This month we are featuring a Curator’s Talk | Hidden in Plain View – Art in Southern Appalachia, with co-creator of "Warp, Weft, and the Grid", Kathleen Curtis Wilson from 6–7pm. […]
Golden Hour Yoga & Private Cave
Golden Hour Yoga & Private Cave
Immerse in a deeply nourishing salt cave experience and in the final 15 minutes your instructor will guide you through gentle movements to bring your awareness back to the present, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck. As the sun sets over the mountains, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice.
Curator’s Talk | Hidden in Plain View—Art in Southern Appalachia
Curator’s Talk | Hidden in Plain View—Art in Southern Appalachia
Co-curator of "Warp, Weft, and the Grid", Kathleen Curtis Wilson Curator Kathleen Curtis Wilson will present a series of photographs and share personal stories about her collection of bed coverlets woven by women in southern Appalachia, 1850–1930. An appreciation of Appalachian weaving was hindered by stereotypical images of Appalachia as a poverty-ridden, art-poor region. These […]
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “REVENGE”
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “REVENGE”
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… REVENGE: Prepare a five-minute story about retaliation. Proportional justice, payback, comeuppance, and laughing last… […]
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“Summer Dreams” Online Art Auction
"Summer Dreams" is an online art auction featuring archival items and original abstract artwork by the late artist Jonas Gerard. His daughter Mira is offering a selection of his remaining works at discounted reserve prices, making it more possible for people to bring original artworks and unique studio memorabilia into their homes. This is an […]
Magic with Kate Shela
A Transformational weekend of Dance. Over the course of this intimate retreat, Kate Shela invites you into a living, breathing exploration of your body as oracle, artist, and guide. Through daily movement journeys, immersive music, and spacious time for reflection, you’ll be guided to listen beneath the surface—into sensation, intuition, and the deep knowing of […]
Mornings at the Museum: Five and Under
Mornings at the Museum: Five and Under
Come join us for AMOS’s littles-only event! Enjoy two hours of uninterrupted littles-only time on the museum floor, STEAM Storytimes led by AMOS’s PreK educators, and a nature-based play workshop hosted by our community partner, Kids Garden. Complimentary coffee and light breakfast are provided by High Five Coffee, so get ready to start the morning […]
ONE DAY FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYMER WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN
ONE DAY FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYMER WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN
Join artist Diane Kuehn and begin exploring your creative side with this one-day workshop designed for beginners and those who would like a refresher on the fundamentals of using polymer clay. We’ll cover everything you need to know about using polymer clay from the basic equipment and tools you need, to conditioning the clay, color […]
Book + Art | The Fabric of Wishful Thinking
Book + Art | The Fabric of Wishful Thinking
Join Kathleen Wilson, co-curator of "Warp, Weft, and the Grid", for an introduction to her debut novel, "The Fabric of Wishful Thinking." This richly researched portrait of 1910 rural Appalachia is written by an author with deep expertise in Appalachian history, craft, and culture. Along with its compelling story, Wilson’s book offers a rare look […]
PATIO SHOW: Starseer
PATIO SHOW: Starseer
– 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 […]
An Evening of Kirtan with Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle
An Evening of Kirtan with Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle
APLR Presents: An Evening of Kirtan with Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle Friday, July 17th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle Govind Das and Jacqueline Michelle are the directors/owners of Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica CA. They are a husband-and-wife team and practitioners/teachers/musicians on the […]
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Pop-up Book Sale – $5/box or bag
Pop-up Book Sale – $5/box or bag
The Friends of Madison County Public Library will hold another large pop-up parking lot book sale on July 18 at the Marshall Library, 1335 N Main Street in Marshall, NC, from 9 to 2. ONLY $5/BOX OR BAG! There will be over a thousand new and gently used donated and past library books, DVDs, games […]
2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 1
2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 1
Come explore your creativity with artist Diane Kuehn with this step-by-step two-day workshop where you will learn to build a layered, textured pendant or brooch with a variety of techniques using polymer clay. We’ll start with a color palette pleasing to you and then learn some surface design and embellishment techniques to design your one-of-a-kind […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – HOLLAND VAN GORES, WOOD & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – HOLLAND VAN GORES, WOOD & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
(FREE) Meet and watch Holland Van Gores apply milk paint to his incredible wooden sculptures. Holland has spent the better part of his life working with wood. As a child, he had access to his father’s workshop and was able to use the tools and supplies. Learning these skills early in life, led him to […]
FREE PATIO SHOW: Maisy Owen // Lucky Break
FREE PATIO SHOW: Maisy Owen // Lucky Break
– FREE SHOW – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MAISY OWEN Maisy Owen, a Nashville native, has been surrounded by music and the art of songcraft just about all her life. First came the viola at the age of 9, then guitar where she embraced fingerpicking while soaking in influences from Nick […]
What’s Shaking Summer Shindig
What’s Shaking Summer Shindig
Our next show is coming right up! Come sing and dance with us at The Mule (in the air conditioning) on Saturday, July 18. 3-4:30 p.m. Live music, dance party, drum jam, singalongs, poems, and more! Madrona Food Truck and delicious cool beverages from Devil’s Foot. Mountain grooves for Pre-K and cool kids of all […]
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In Love with Lavender: The Art of Flower Pounding & Salt Cave
In Love with Lavender: The Art of Flower Pounding & Salt Cave
Learn the art of flower-pounding and design your own reusable canvas bag. Following the instruction and creation time, we will transition into the Salt Cave for a healing meditation session. Our morning will finish with an herbal tea sampling and an opportunity to walk the newly constructed labyrinth in the garden. Please arrive a few […]
2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2
2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2
Come explore your creativity with artist Diane Kuehn with this step-by-step two-day workshop where you will learn to build a layered, textured pendant or brooch with a variety of techniques using polymer clay. We’ll start with a color palette pleasing to you and then learn some surface design and embellishment techniques to design your one-of-a-kind […]
COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Ed Jurdi
COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Ed Jurdi
The Grey Eagle and Leona Wild Collective Present COUNTRY BRUNCH with Ed Jurdi Sunday, July 19 11am-2pm All Ages This is a FREE event!
Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf
Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf
Join us for an afternoon of music and art in the Museum. With a soundscape of harp music, we invite you to experience artwork in the galleries in a more emotional and sensory way. Captivated at an early age by this incredible instrument, Lo has a unique and improvisational style honed by years of study […]
The Other Mozart
The Other Mozart
The Other Mozart is an award-winning, Drama Desk nominated play telling the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the genius sister of Amadeus — a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. Set in a stunning […]
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CAMP: Royal knights and fairy lights – July 20-24
✨ THE ROYAL KINGDOM! Summer Camp – Full Day or Half Day (ages 4–7) ✨ Let it go — and step into a world filled with brave heroes, daring adventurers, magical kingdoms, and powerful royals! ❄️👑🦁 This exciting week brings together your child’s favorite characters from Frozen and beyond — including queens, princes, wizards, beasts, […]
CAMP: Triple Threat: Advanced Performance Intensive – July 20-24
✨ Elements of the Stage Master Class – Advanced Performance Intensive for Serious Performers (ages 12-18) ✨ ✨This is deep-dive performance intensive is designed for serious young actors ready to push beyond the basics and explore the full spectrum of stagecraft. Campers will train with industry professionals in combat, improv, choreography, and vocal technique while […]
Fabulous Fables Creative Arts Camp / Rising 1st–2nd Grades
Step into the timeless world of Aesop’s fables in this imaginative arts integration camp for rising 1st and 2nd graders! Campers will bring classic stories to life through creative drama, movement, visual art, and playful performance while exploring themes of kindness, teamwork, perseverance, and problem-solving. Young artists will create simple costumes and art projects inspired […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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!
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Seed Saving 101 w/ Utopian Seed Project
Seed Saving 101 w/ Utopian Seed Project
Learn the art of seed saving! Walk away with the practical skills to preserve your favorite plant varieties and support local biodiversity. Join us for Seed Saving 101, part one of our two part Seed Saving Series in collaboration with Lu of Utopian Seed Project. During this informational workshop, participants will learn about seed saving […]
NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!
NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!
The Grey Eagle Presents NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC BINGO Tuesday, July 21 6pm This is a FREE event! We take your three favorite things and combine them into one. Beer, Music, & Bingo! Bring your charged cell phone, listen to music, mark off squares until you get a bingo, win prizes!
NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!
NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!
The Grey Eagle Presents NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC BINGO Tuesday, July 21 6pm This is a FREE event! We take your three favorite things and combine them into one. Beer, Music, & Bingo! Bring your charged cell phone, listen to music, mark off squares until you get a bingo, win prizes!
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OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Join Anne in the studio for four Wednesdays in July for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session will include guided exercises that focus on core artistic principles alongside techniques that bring energy and life to your work. Participants are to bring […]
AMOS Community Night: Expansion Listening Session
AMOS Community Night: Expansion Listening Session
All ages are invited to attend this community night- we want to hear from you! Come learn more about our expansion with AMOS’ leadership team. Leave your own feedback for new exhibits, amenities, and improvements. Learn how to become an AMOS community advocate and increase awareness for expanded STEAM learning and hands-on experiences around Western […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
SOUL-N-FUNK WAVE! Join us for an evening of movement through the 5Rhythms® to the Wave of Soul -n-Funk. We will honor all musicians who share their musical artistry, heart and soul to that era! We will move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth. Pic by Karsten Winegeart Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28801, […]
Summer RADiance
Summer RADiance
SEATED SHOW SUMMER RADIANCE The Jasper and Opal String Quartets collaborate on an exciting and eclectic program. Celebrate the laid-back mountain lifestyle this summer with a chamber music takeover at this iconic River Arts District venue. Bring your friends, grab a drink and bites from the on-site taqueria and enjoy a liberated listening experience Presented […]
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“AscenDANCE” by Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance
July 23-25, 2026 Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents its 2026 summer season, “AscenDANCE,” July 16-18 at Hanesbrands Theatre in Winston-Salem. The contemporary ballet program explores themes of resilience, reflection and joy through a blend of world premiere work and celebrated repertory. The season […]
James C. McMillan Honorary Luncheon
James C. McMillan Honorary Luncheon
Join us for a special luncheon celebrating the life and artistic legacy of North Carolina artist James C. McMillan. Guests will enjoy lunch, included with every ticket, while exploring McMillan's remarkable contributions to the state's cultural landscape. Experience a never-before-seen exhibition featuring more than 20 works by the artist, offering a rare opportunity to view […]
Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency — Public Open House
Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency — Public Open House
Join us on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a public open house with the 2026 Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency cohort. The Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency brings four craft-based artists to the Center for Craft located in downtown Asheville for eight weeks of focused studio time, […]
PATIO SHOW: TOMBOYY
PATIO SHOW: TOMBOYY
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE TOMBOYY Minneapolis based duo, TOMBOYY is a doom country garage band specializing in dynamic sound and crowd appeal. Drummer Connie Guice cut her teeth in Pittsburgh PA and has played everything from metal, punk, blues, funk. Sarah Yribar grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has […]
APLR Presents: The Animeros
APLR Presents: The Animeros
APLR Presents: The Animeros Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM The Animeros With musical notes that span well beyond genres like bolero, psychedelic, and cumbia, The Animeros not only make their audience hit the dance floor, but they also invite their listeners […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show @ Haiku
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show @ Haiku
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.
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RENT – Flat Rock Playhouse – 7/24-8/15
Thirty years ago, RENT ignited Broadway like a lightning bolt — a raw, raucous, Pulitzer Prize–winning love letter that gave voice to the misfits, the rebels, the ones who loved without permission. Three decades later, its fire still burns. In the East Village, a patchwork of outsiders fight to create and survive in a city […]
Street Photography: Capturing the Drama of Daily Life
Would you like to take better pictures of people? This class is a digital photography workshop designed for beginner to intermediate photographers who are looking to enhance their skills and comfort behind the camera. Each class will include a photo slide-based interaction using the participants’, instructor’s and professionals’ photos as examples of approach, technique, and […]
Clowns & Other Dances: A Dance Discovery Matinee
Clowns & Other Dances: A Dance Discovery Matinee
Bring the family for a one-hour interactive introduction to dance with Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance. This special matinee includes excerpts from Clowns & Others and HUNGER, a behind-the-scenes look at how dancers prepare and create new works, audience participation opportunities, and inspiring stories about the people who support local food banks. Youth 17 and under […]
Slow Art Tour
Slow Art Tour
Join our volunteer educator for this week’s Slow Art Tour and experience how close looking can foster relaxation and connection.
PATIO SHOW: Why, Why? & The Discs
PATIO SHOW: Why, Why? & The Discs
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE WHY, WHY? and THE DISCS Emerging from the misty shores of Asheville, NC, Why, Why? is a surf rock band that haunts the airwaves with their eerie melodies and chilling rhythms, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and otherworldly. With every riff and beat, they assure […]
APLR Presents: Mikaela Davis with Nic Panken
APLR Presents: Mikaela Davis with Nic Panken
APLR Presents: Mikaela Davis with Nic Panken Saturday, July 25th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Mikaela Davis Every universe begins with a singular point, a quiet corner where instinct speaks loudest, where existential imagination can stretch its limbs. For acclaimed harpist and songwriter Mikaela […]
Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura
Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at The Cultura Room for comedy and pizza. The full Funkatorium menu, including their amazing pizzas will be available for table service during the show. Beer, […]
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Anything Fiber Sale
Anything Fiber Sale
Local Cloth's beloved annual fiber arts yard sale is back. Dig through hanks and cones of unused yarn, unloved fabric, forgotten tools, duplicate needles, fleece, looms, and more. If it's fiber-related, you'll find it here! Make a weekend of it: Asheville's galleries, studios, local shops, restaurants, and Blue Ridge mountain scenery make this the perfect […]
Exploring the Versatility of Cold Wax Medium w/ Denby Dale
Exploring the Versatility of Cold Wax Medium w/ Denby Dale
This exploratory workshop is designed for both those who are new to cold wax and those who want to further explore the versatility of this popular medium. You'll learn about the basic properties and diverse applications of cold wax, how it differs from encaustic (heated wax paint) and traditional oil painting, and how it can […]
3 HOUR TERRARIUM BUILDING WORKSHOP WITH FRANK NUSS
3 HOUR TERRARIUM BUILDING WORKSHOP WITH FRANK NUSS
BYOB- Build your own bottle - terrarium bottle that is! Half day terrarium workshop with Frank Nuss. Frank is a horticulture grad and miniature plant enthusiast, who propagates his own plants and loves the creative process of building terrariums. We've all experienced the feeling of peace and beauty as we explore the great outdoors. Now, […]
Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch
Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch
ALL AGES EVENT: 11AM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch Come boot scoot your way over and dance with us! Line dancing is all the rage – and for good reason — as it’s incredibly fun, addicting and inclusive. But It’s different than what you might think. Queer culture has transformed this social art of […]
Mending Part 3: Tricky, Shiny, Fuzzy, Fancy Mends
Mending Part 3: Tricky, Shiny, Fuzzy, Fancy Mends
Is your mending pile getting out of hand? This is your excuse to finally dig in. Each workshop in our Mending Workshop Series opens with focused instruction, then settles into shared work time where you can make real progress on your pile while swapping skills and company. Bring in your shiny, beaded, fuzzy, fancy, and […]
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5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
LIGHTNESS OF BEING: LYRICAL WAVE The Lyrical Map in which Gabrielle Roth created speaks of lightness in the Body! As we navigate through the Sumer heat it is best to be light in what we wear to stay cool! It is important to move lightly wherever we go, to light in our feet! Join us […]
Living Poem: One Day Portrait & Presence Weaving of Women
Living Poem: One Day Portrait & Presence Weaving of Women
A living poem in the mountains, with a ceremonial portrait experience. In the heat of Appalachian summer, join writer, Reiki master teacher, and retreat leader, Katelyn Wargo, and creative artist, visionary, and storyteller, Christine Yanella, of Earth Body Photography, for a day that weaves like a living poem—a poem woven through softening, reflection, nourishment, connection, […]
Asheville Vaudeville Brunch
Asheville Vaudeville Brunch
– SEATED SHOW Asheville Vaudeville – Asheville’s LARGEST vaudeville show featuring WNC’s best comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, short plays, puppetry, sideshow, music, and more!
Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert
Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert
Join us as Michael Albert leads a Hands-On Collage workshop where participants will have the chance to create their own masterpieces using cereal boxes and other colorful cardboard packaging. All participants will receive a free signed poster of one of Albert’s creations as a special gift for joining him in this creative art making experience. […]
Fine Art & Finer Company: An Evening with Momentum Gallery
Fine Art & Finer Company: An Evening with Momentum Gallery
Enjoy an intimate evening of art, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and community at one of Asheville’s premiere galleries. Limited VIP tickets offer a pre-gallery studio tour with renowned glass artist, Alex Bernstein. Important notes about evening schedule: VIP experience: 5:30-7PM Main event: 7-9PM
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CAMP: Stay Gold: Inspired by The Outsiders – July 27-31
✨ STAY GOLD: OUTSIDERS MUSIC and DANCE Summer Camp (ages 10–18) ✨ Step into the world of greasers, dreamers, and misfits in a week inspired by the hit Broadway musical The Outsiders! Campers explore brotherhood, bravery, and belonging through powerful songs that celebrate finding your voice and standing strong together. Each day builds skills in […]
Spin Me a Tale Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd–5th Grades
Travel through the rich storytelling traditions of Africa and the Afro-Caribbean world in this creative and energetic arts integration camp! Rising 3rd through 5th grade campers will explore folktales through dance, music, theatre, visual art, and performance while discovering the connection between rhythm and storytelling across cultures. Through drumming, creative movement, character work, and collaborative […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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!
Centennial Sounds Presents Cornbread & Tortillas with Zoe & Cloyd
Centennial Sounds Presents Cornbread & Tortillas with Zoe & Cloyd
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 […]
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Simply Charmed – Drop-In
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
STANDING ROOM ONLY SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM Perhaps we can call them Avant-Prog Metal, or Grindcore Funk Theater, or in the words of one particularly rapt concertgoer “Satanic Anarchic Viking Shit.” Regardless, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum indoctrinates their audiences with circuitous melodies, unnamable harmonies and gleefully dark, evocative sounds emanating from an array of voices and instruments, […]
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OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Join Anne in the studio for four Wednesdays in July for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session will include guided exercises that focus on core artistic principles alongside techniques that bring energy and life to your work. Participants are to bring […]
Full Moon Sound Bath
Full Moon Sound Bath
We will use the vitality and potency of the Full Buck Moon to step into our personal power, celebrate your inner growth, and embody the abundance and fullness of summer. We'll use simple movement, breathwork, meditation, and a 60-minute sound bath to clear away blockages and drop deep into a state of dreamlike rest. We'll […]
Calidore String Quartet
Calidore String Quartet
The Calidore String Quartet has been recognized for achieving an extraordinary cohesion of individual artistry and collective expression — what The Washington Post described as “four more individual musicians are unimaginable, yet these speak, breathe, think and feel as one.” Their artistry reflects a profound engagement with both the classical canon and the evolving language […]
2026 Slice Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
2026 Slice Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
Summer 2026 Standup Comedy Pageant Finale Thursday July 29, 2026 8p-10p, doors at 7p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Winners of qualifying standup contests compete in the ultimate finale! Fantastic standup comics competing for title & cash prize. Audience votes thru ballot for winner. Get tix early, these […]
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Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps along the way for a chance to win an exciting giveaway featuring gift cards to some of your favorite local businesses. Explore a fantastic array […]
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps along the way for a chance to win an exciting giveaway featuring gift cards to some of your favorite local businesses. Explore a fantastic array […]
Safe at Home: Understanding Domestic Violence, Housing, and Hope
Safe at Home: Understanding Domestic Violence, Housing, and Hope
The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville, in partnership with Helpmate and Our Voice, will host Safe at Home: Understanding Domestic Violence, Housing, and Hope on Thursday, July 30, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Maple Crest Community Room, 20 Lee Garden Lane, Asheville. The free community panel will explore the connection between […]
Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness 10th Birthday DJ Glow Party
Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness 10th Birthday DJ Glow Party
Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness 10 Year Birthday DJ Glow Party Join local nonprofit Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness for our 10th Birthday Party! Wear your favorite black-light worthy outfit, enjoy our signature mocktail and dance to the tunes of DJ Twan! Everyone is welcome as we celebrate 10 years of providing authentic […]
Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness 10th Birthday DJ Glow Party
Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness 10th Birthday DJ Glow Party
Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness 10 Year Birthday DJ Glow Party Join local nonprofit Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness for our 10th Birthday Party! Wear your favorite black-light worthy outfit, enjoy our signature mocktail and dance to the tunes of DJ Twan! Everyone is welcome as we celebrate 10 years of providing authentic […]
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AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OIL & PASTEL PAINTING WORKSHOP – A TWO DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OIL & PASTEL PAINTING WORKSHOP – A TWO DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
FRIDAY & SATURDAY JULY 31 & AUGUST 1 10am - 3pm with lunch break Discover a fresh and exciting way to combine the richness of oil paint with the luminous beauty of soft pastels. In this two-day workshop, students will complete two original paintings while exploring innovative mixed-media techniques. You'll create: One oil painting using […]
PATIO SHOW: Beth Lee, Kevin Smith & Miriam Allen
PATIO SHOW: Beth Lee, Kevin Smith & Miriam Allen
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BETH LEE, KEVIN SMITH & MIRIAM ALLEN Beth Lee is a bluegrass and Americana artist rooted in the traditions of the genre and driven by a deep passion for lyrical storytelling. Inspired by her roots in the Hill Country of Austin, Texas and her home in […]
Partly Yellow, An exhibition of Drawings by Lori Brook Johnson
Partly Yellow, An exhibition of Drawings by Lori Brook Johnson
Toe River Arts is proud to present Partly Yellow, an exhibition of drawings and paper-cut sculptures by Lori Brook Johnson. A West Virginia born artist based in Western North Carolina, Lori explores the generational impact of exploitative labor in Appalachia, juxtaposing these regional hardships with themes of care, selfhood, and healing. View her emotive and […]
APLR Presents: Magic Tuber Stringband
APLR Presents: Magic Tuber Stringband
APLR Presents: Magic Tuber Stringband Friday, July 31st, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7PM Magic Tuber Stringband Magic Tuber Stringband, hailing from North Carolina, probes the undercurrents of the landscapes around them. Highly skilled players and writers, the trio are leaders within the burgeoning […]
Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! – July 31
Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! – July 31
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm Middle Rage has emerged from its long hibernation, ready to romp at the next Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! We love nothing more than inviting some of our fave improv pals to rage with and this month we are excited to include […]
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Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 mile & 100 meter
Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 mile & 100 meter
Ready, Set… WOOF! 🐾 Join us at Patton Park on Saturday, August 1 for the 4th Annual Bark & Bolt Races, presented by Hunter Subaru, in Hendersonville. This family and pup-friendly morning celebration features something for everyone — two-legged and four-legged alike. Choose from the Bark & Bolt 5K or One Mile, and have the […]
Surface Magic Underglaze Screen Printing and Transfer
Surface Magic Underglaze Screen Printing and Transfer
Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and print your own underglaze transfers using both screen stencils and freehand techniques. Explore how to apply prints to clay slabs, decorate directly with screens, and transform your patterned slabs into simple handbuilt ceramic forms. Learn the ins and outs of making […]
AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OIL & PASTEL PAINTING WORKSHOP – A TWO DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OIL & PASTEL PAINTING WORKSHOP – A TWO DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
FRIDAY & SATURDAY JULY 31 & AUGUST 1 10am - 3pm with lunch break Discover a fresh and exciting way to combine the richness of oil paint with the luminous beauty of soft pastels. In this two-day workshop, students will complete two original paintings while exploring innovative mixed-media techniques. You'll create: One oil painting using […]
KOKEDAMA MOSS PLANTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIE GUY
KOKEDAMA MOSS PLANTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIE GUY
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Japanese gardening with our Kokedama Workshop. Kokedama, which translates to 'moss ball', is a traditional Japanese art form where the root ball of a plant is wrapped in moss and can be suspended in the air or displayed as a decorative centerpiece. In this workshop, Julie Guy, Landscape […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]
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Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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!
Yoga Taco Mosa
Yoga Taco Mosa
Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your yoga mat, water bottle and an open heart while we honor one another and stretch into our Sunday. We’ll follow the class with tacos and […]
Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf
Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf
Join us for an afternoon of music and art in the Museum. With a soundscape of harp music, we invite you to experience artwork in the galleries in a more emotional and sensory way. ABOUT THE MUSICIAN Captivated at an early age by this incredible instrument, Lo has a unique and improvisational style honed by […]
PATIO: Dirty Dead
PATIO: Dirty Dead
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE DIRTY DEAD The guys who keep breaking boundaries with their grungy-rock boogie versions of the Grateful Dead songbook. The Grey Eagle is pleased to host these legends of the local jam scene.
RAD Comedy featuring Andrew Orolfo
RAD Comedy featuring Andrew Orolfo
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Andrew Orolfo from Los Angeles! About Andrew. Filipino American, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s "top knot" comedians by... don't even ask, just go with it. A JFL New Face 2022 and established staple in San […]
