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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
15 events,
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) […]
12 events,
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 […]
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CAMP: Dance camp intensive – August 3-7
🔥 Summer Dance Intensive 2026 🔥 (ages 8-18) 💃 Train. Transform. Perform. Join us for an electrifying week-long Summer Dance Intensive designed to push your limits, refine your technique, and explore new styles with various top industry professionals! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or looking to elevate your craft, this program is built to challenge […]
Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set
Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set
STANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, shines a spotlight specifically on songs lead by Jerry Garcia, who fronted the Grateful Dead in an alternating fashion with his bandmates. The “long strange list” of […]
Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set
Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set
STANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, shines a spotlight specifically on songs lead by Jerry Garcia, who fronted the Grateful Dead in an alternating fashion with his bandmates. The “long strange list” of […]
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Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship
Darko Butorac, conductor Jakob Aumiller, piano What does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding […]
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/or hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]
Bill Kirchen: “Cat Out of the Bag” Album Release Show
Bill Kirchen: “Cat Out of the Bag” Album Release Show
SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE BILL KIRCHEN Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter Bill Kirchen first gained national recognition as a founding father of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. His trademark guitar licks drove their “Hot Rod Lincoln” into the Top 10 in 1972. He has released over a dozen […]
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Patio Show: Rebekah Todd
Patio Show: Rebekah Todd
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Rebekah Todd Rebekah Todd is an Asheville, NC based artist with a voice that is hard to forget. She is currently touring with Dumpstaphunk and is also a member of New Dawn Starkestra with renowned drummer Jeff Sipe, Isaac Hadden, and Quinn Sternberg. When she isn’t playing […]
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 […]
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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.
Gin-uinely Funny Rooftop Comedy
Gin-uinely Funny Rooftop Comedy
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of Gin-uinely good laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. featuring: Josie Beers ages 21+ Doors at 7:30pm, show at […]
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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 you made yourself! You’ll choose a charm and decide what metal stamps you want to use to complete your charm. Then you’ll choose a silver charm […]
Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
Back by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You'll finish the rings with a custom textured […]
World Without End
World Without End Painting and sculpture by Severn Eaton PUSH Gallery 25 Patton Ave. Opening Fri. Aug 7. 7-10pm Show runs through Sept. 30.
Old-Time Tune Workshop with the New Amsterdam String Band
Old-Time Tune Workshop with the New Amsterdam String Band
Rosette Chamber Concerts & Asheville Music School Present: Old Time Workshop with New Amsterdam String Band Friday, August 7th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 4PM / Workshop 4:30PM–6:00 PM Join members of the New Amsterdam String Band for an interactive Appalachian music workshop open to players of all ages […]
GALLERY WALK – JANIE PACKER, CERAMICS & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
GALLERY WALK – JANIE PACKER, CERAMICS & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
(FREE) Ceramics artist Janie Packer will join the Lucy Clark Gallery for the August Gallery walk. Janie often only has the germ of an idea when she starts a new project, and she lets a wild dance between her and the clay direct the process. As the work progresses, it may start to look like […]
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Along with art work on display, Joshua Carpenter Etc will be performing at Horse + Hero on Friday, August 7. Grab your Passport Card at any participating Downtown Art District location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces, every first Friday, April-December, 5-8pm. Whether […]
First Friday Maker Night
First Friday Maker Night
Join us from 5-8pm for First Fridays in Downtown Asheville! Stop by Ignite during this time to check out the gallery and maybe even participate in our Maker Night The theme is $15 for 15 minutes…. come make a cute brass charm - it’s quick and fun! * No reservation necessary
Museum of the Cherokee People presents: The Way We See the World
Museum of the Cherokee People presents: The Way We See the World
Now in its fifth year, Museum of the Cherokee People’s annual The Way We See the World event highlights Native pop culture and showcases contemporary perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. This community-centered celebration puts Native self-representation in the spotlight, uplifting creative work that explores identity through film, music, and visual art. Previous […]
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Sourwood Festival
Join us in downtown Black Mountain, NC for the 49th annual Sourwood Festival — August 8–9, 2026! This beloved free, artisan festival showcases handcrafted goods from some of the region's finest makers, alongside live music, local food vendors, and activities for the whole family. It's a true celebration of Appalachian craft, culture, and community. New […]
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
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 Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
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 […]
Helene Waterline Project — Make & Take
Helene Waterline Project — Make & Take
Join Local Cloth for a drop-in fiber make-and-take activity in the Studio — all materials provided, no experience necessary. Stop by anytime between 12pm and 4pm to create a 2" x 6" piece of fiber art for a continuous, community-made "waterline," marking the height reached by floodwaters during Hurricane Helene, nearly 11 feet up the […]
Makerspace
Makerspace
Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Twilight Trail 5k
Twilight Trail 5k
We're excited to present the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, 2026! The Twilight Trail 5K is a golden-hour trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center designed to welcome runners of all abilities. Featuring a thoughtfully designed 5K course with mixed surfaces and gentle elevation changes, this event offers an approachable introduction to […]
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Kanuga Triathlon
Kanuga Triathlon
Join us Sunday, August 9th, 2026 for the Inaugural Kanuga Triathlon in Hendersonville! Kanuga Triathlon is a new sprint-distance triathlon in Western North Carolina designed to be welcoming, scenic, and memorable. Featuring a time-trial swim start in Kanuga Lake, a mixed-surface bike course, and a fast 5K run, this destination race meets athletes where they […]
COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Jackson Grimm
COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Jackson Grimm
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Jackson Grimm Asheville songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Holler Choir + Susto Stringband
Exhibition on Screen | John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
Exhibition on Screen | John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
JOHN SINGER SARGENT Directed by David Bickerstaff John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s […]
New Amsterdam String Band
New Amsterdam String Band
New Amsterdam String Band unites virtuosity, fiddling, and improvisation. Founded while still students at The Juilliard School, NASB finds its roots in historic string playing combined with New York City energy. The ensemble has performed with Rhiannon Giddens and Paul Simon, and recently recorded for an upcoming PBS documentary, produced by Ken Burns. New Amsterdam […]
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CAMP: The Greatest show! Circus Meets Stage – Aug 10-14
✨ THE GREATEST SHOW! Circus + Broadway Camp (ages 4–7 and 8-16) ✨ Step right up — it’s time for acrobatics, artistry, and AMAZING musical theater fun! Inspired by The Greatest Showman, this spectacular week blends circus skills with singing, dancing, storytelling, and confidence building. Campers will soar safely on aerial silks, dance to show-stopping […]
Demystifying Plumbing Part 2: Drain, Waste, Vent
Demystifying Plumbing Part 2: Drain, Waste, Vent
Are you interested in building the skills and confidence to tackle your home plumbing issues? Join us for part 2 of our 3 part plumbing series: Demystifying Plumbing! This series will take a deep dive into home plumbing beginning with Part 1: Hot & Cold Water Supply, moving on to Part 2: Drain Waste Vent […]
The Paper Crowns Band
The Paper Crowns Band
Standing Room Only The Paper Crowns Band Spiro & Nicole Nicolopoulos have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their electric ensemble The Paper Crowns Electric Band. Featuring an all-star line up with Michael Filippone, Mike Rhodes and Tony Cafiero. The Paper Crowns are known for their top tier improvised jams, soulful harmonies and […]
Centennial Sounds Presents Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses with The Wilder Flower
Centennial Sounds Presents Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses with The Wilder Flower
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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Beginner & Intermediate Woodworking: Build a Modular Workbench
Beginner & Intermediate Woodworking: Build a Modular Workbench
Learn basic and intermediate wood cutting, joining, and trimming skills through this hands on workshop! In pairs, participants will build a modular workbench to remain at the Tool library and support future workshops. Take home your own set of plans and the skills to build your own bench at home. Participants pairs will can expect […]
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Patio Show: Derian Blane
Patio Show: Derian Blane
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE DERIAN BLANE Derian Blane is a dynamic singer/songwriter known for their genre-blending songwriting that bends boundaries. They are funky, rustic, and soulful with a voice and lyrics that resonate deeply. Derian’s acoustic sets are an intimate experience, drawing listeners into a world of original compositions that […]
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Patio Show: Michael Dunham
Patio Show: Michael Dunham
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MICHAEL DUNHAM Michael Dunham is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Asheville, North Carolina. From an early age, he was drawn to music. He honed his skills playing and singing on the streets of Asheville. Throughout his teenage years, he played in many bands, developing a taste for […]
Rooftop Comedy featuring Ryan Cox
Rooftop Comedy featuring Ryan Cox
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Ryan Cox on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. Ryan Cox […]
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Picklepalooza!
Picklepalooza!
Picklepalooza 2026 is a pun-filled, fun-filled event featuring a pickleball tournament, quick pickling and activities for the kids, and opportunities to learn more about fermentation and how to make your abundant garden and CSA produce last well into winter! 🥒 Pickleball Tournament - 16 total teams of 2 players each can enter - Players receive […]
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 […]
The Forest Dwellers
The Forest Dwellers
Acclaimed world musical artists: Chinobay, Scott Sheerin, and River Guerguerian come together as "The Forest Dwellers" and debut their unique, soulful fusion in this intimate studio concert at The Resonating Room, a private listening room, nestled in the forests of Ox Creek.
BLOODY MADISON TAKEOVER: White Oak Splits, Paint Rock, Assmystics, Subject to Change
BLOODY MADISON TAKEOVER: White Oak Splits, Paint Rock, Assmystics, Subject to Change
White Oak Splits Coming from the Asheville area, White Oak Splits was cultivated in a shack in the woods of Madison county. The Splits are a unique blend of surf, punk, blues and psychedelic experimentation. If you’re ready for some groovy blues in your shoes, and some psychedelic rocks in your socks, White Oak Splits […]
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No Bull Fest
NO BULL FEST 2026 Killed By Florida Forsaken Profits 5 Foot Nuttin Flak The Half That Matters Private Complaint Squirt Vile Assault and Vinegar Inaara Get Off My Lawn Promotions August 14th and 15th 2026 27 CLUB ASHEVILLE
APLR Presents: An Evening of Ceremonial Music with Kendall Way
APLR Presents: An Evening of Ceremonial Music with Kendall Way
APLR Presents: An Evening of Ceremonial Music with Kendall Way + Desire to Be Album Release Friday, September 11th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7 PM We invite you all to join us September 11th, 2026 for a ceremonial concert with Kendall Way and community. […]
The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
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 […]
The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
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 […]
Starstruck Charm Workshop
Starstruck Charm Workshop
Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You'll solder, set, stamp, and polish your charm. Leave with your finished piece! *Brass Charm, Sterling Silver Chain/Jump Ring/Setting included **Silver charm upgrades and additional gemstones available upon request This event also happens on […]
ELEMENTS of BMC: Waggle Dance Workshop with Swannatopia + Sally Anne Morgan
ELEMENTS of BMC: Waggle Dance Workshop with Swannatopia + Sally Anne Morgan
ELEMENTS of BMC: Waggle Workshop (Collage in Motion) with Swannatopia + Sally Anne Morgan Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} Free Registration Swannatopia is a group of experimental artists headquartered in Swannanoa, NC and residing throughout the Southeastern United States. Over the past decade, they […]
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5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Finding The Body Wisdom in You! Stillness, we have the chance to slow down and to feel whatever is coming up for us, because the body doesn't lie,. The wisdom of the body lives within us and it ripples like water in a creek. The body lets us know when we are not well or […]
Burlesque Brunch
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 […]
Historic Asheville Open House | Saint Dunstans
Historic Asheville Open House | Saint Dunstans
Join us Sunday, August 16 from 1–3 PM for an Open House at 25 Saint Dunstans Circle in Asheville’s historic Saint Dunstans neighborhood. This beautifully restored 1920s cottage blends timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible location just minutes from Biltmore Village and downtown Asheville. Stop by, take a look around, and see what […]
Sunday Sounds | Willie Sime
Sunday Sounds | Willie Sime
Join us for a live performance by local pianist Willie Sime. Willie Sime is a North Carolina Native who began playing the piano from a very young age. He was heavily influenced by his father who was a jazz pianist and shared the stage with jazz and rock legends such as; Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk […]
Tutti Bassi
Tutti Bassi
Asheville Baroque Concerts presents Tutti Bassi, featuring some of North Carolina's finest musicians specializing in early music on period instruments. Stephanie Vial, baroque cello; Peter Ferretti, violone; David Wells, baroque bassoon and Daniel Swenberg, theorbo, will join ABCs' Gail Ann Schroeder on viola da gamba for a program of rich and sonorous solos, duos, and […]
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CAMP: Kpop demon hunters! – Aug 17-21
✨ KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Summer Camp (ages 4-7) ✨ Join us for an unforgettable week of music, magic, and high-energy fun as we dive into the world of K-pop stars who battle supernatural forces — all while learning to shine on stage like true performers! Campers will: Learn songs from the movie and bring them […]
PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
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 of the Piedmont roots […]
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Patio Show: McKinney
Patio Show: McKinney
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRSTCOME FIRST SERVE McKinney FIRST NAME MCKINNEY, LAST NAME MCKINNEY, BAND NAME MCKINNEY. McKinney is a bass player and singer-songwriter. She spent her formative years in southern West Virginia where she literally LIVED inside a music school. Deeply incapable of leaving the Appalachian mountains, but needing an escape from her 6,000 […]
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The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays
The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays
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 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Hi-Energy Wave Join us to celebrate every fiber of your body! Release, rearrange, surrender to something bigger than yourself. It's important to let your mind go and express yourself! We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! I look forward to our celebration! Community Potluck: weather permitting, bring healthy snacks to share with others, […]
Honey Extraction: From Comb to Jar
Honey Extraction: From Comb to Jar
In this hands-on workshop, you will take a deep dive into the wonderfully sticky and delicious world of raw honey. Perfect for beekeepers and the bee-curious alike, this class will cover everything you need to know about how to safely and effectively extract honey harvested from a beehive, from the comb all the way to […]
Golden Folk Sessions
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 […]
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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 Book + Art |The Loneliest Monk, with poet Richard Chess and artist Tobi Kahn from 6-7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of live music with DJ Phantom Pantone […]
Intro to Machine Sewing
Intro to Machine Sewing
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 […]
Book + Art | The Loneliest Monk
Book + Art | The Loneliest Monk
Limited seating. Reservation required. An Evening with poet Richard Chess and artist Tobi Kahn Join us for a rich interdisciplinary conversation featuring local, award-winning poet Rick Chess and New York based, abstract painter Tobi Kahn. This special event explores the deep creative dialogue between the literary and visual arts, anchored by Kahn’s painting “NOAPHA II” […]
Science Pub: Carolina Fossil Night
Science Pub: Carolina Fossil Night
For our Decade of Discovery we’re rebooting our popular Science Pub- with a twist! Join AMOS and Dr. Ashby Gale from Charleston Fossil Adventures for a Carolina Fossil Night! Hear Dr. Ashby Gale of Charleston Fossil Adventures speak on his current research on marine vertebrates along the Carolina coast and tips for finding fossils within […]
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “SCHOOLED”
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “SCHOOLED”
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… SCHOOLED: Prepare a five-minute story about the lessons that shaped you. Wisdom passed down […]
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The 2026 Asheville Film Festival
The 2026 Asheville Film Festival will be held August 21st-23rd, 2026 at the Asheville Masonic Temple in beautiful downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville Film Festival, Co. is a North Carolina 501(c)3 non-profit whose vision is to create and grow a platform for regional and local innovative filmmakers with stories to tell. That vision lead to […]
Kanuga presents Gather & Ground: A Restorative Retreat
Kanuga presents “Gather & Ground: A Restorative Retreat”—a weekend designed to help attendees pause, breathe, and reconnect with self, Fri.–Sun. Aug. 21–23 at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C. The all-inclusive weekend mini-retreat includes lodging and meals, a one-on-one EMDR therapy session, a nourishing facial, guided reflection in nature, and time to rest and reset the nervous […]
First Day Matinee Film Block
First Day Matinee Film Block
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don't want to miss! Tickets are only $10/ person, drinks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit. Films to be […]
FILMMAKER WORKSHOP: Tools & Techniques of Motion Picture Lighting
FILMMAKER WORKSHOP: Tools & Techniques of Motion Picture Lighting
A brief overview of the theory, equipment, and methods of lighting films for meaning, mood and emotion. Learn tricks and techniques used by top cinematographers and gaffers that can be adapted to low budget indie filmmaking. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Brad first caught the filmmaking bug during high school in 1974 while working as a production […]
Strictly Appalachia Film Block
Strictly Appalachia Film Block
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don't want to miss! Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit. Films to […]
Notes & Numbers Film Block
Notes & Numbers Film Block
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don't want to miss! Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit. Films to […]
Film Screening – Look Homeward, Angel from CBS Playhouse 90
Film Screening – Look Homeward, Angel from CBS Playhouse 90
Join us for a special screening of “Look Homeward, Angel” from CBS Playhouse 90, a rare chance to experience Thomas Wolfe’s work on screen. Based on Ketti Frings' Tony Award-winning Broadway adaptation of the classic novel, this production stars Timothy Bottoms, Geraldine Page, and E.G. Marshall as they bring the Gant family's story to life. […]
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Make Your Mark: Drawing Improv Workshop | Taught by Greg Benge
An empty page is a lot like an empty stage. Many people who want to draw are stopped by self-consciousness and comparison. Even working artists and performers can become rigid, disconnected from spontaneity. In this 2-day workshop, we'll employ the values of improvisation to increase creative confidence and encourage play. We'll cover things like: - […]
The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum
The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum
Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal. The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed […]
What’s Shaking Music Summer Send-Off
What’s Shaking Music Summer Send-Off
It's almost time for back-to-school, but we're going to celebrate summer one more time! Come sing and dance with us at The Mule (inside, in the air conditioning) on Saturday, August 22. 3-4:30 p.m. Special guest Elaine Scott! Live music, dance party, drum jam, singalongs, poems, and more! Delicious cool beverages from Devil’s Foot. Mountain […]
Don’t Tell Comedy Biltmore Village
Don’t Tell Comedy Biltmore Village
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Pizza and snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]
54 Bicycles: Widespread Panic Preservation
54 Bicycles: Widespread Panic Preservation
ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY 54 BICYCLES The current version of Widespread Panic is fantastic, but the tone and energy of a Mikey / Todd show was different. 54 Bicycles plays set lists and plays with an intention of sound and energy closer to the original band. They see the work as preservation and archiving […]
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Sunday Morning Service Film Block
Sunday Morning Service Film Block
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don't want to miss! Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit. Films to […]
Catalyst Cinema Film Block
Catalyst Cinema Film Block
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don't want to miss! Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit. Films to […]
Exhibition on Screen | John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
Exhibition on Screen | John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
JOHN SINGER SARGENT Directed by David Bickerstaff John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s […]
“Greensboro Massacre” Screening
“Greensboro Massacre” Screening
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don't want to miss! Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit. "Greensboro Massacre" […]
Seeking Connection Film Block
Seeking Connection Film Block
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don't want to miss! Tickets are $12/ person, drinks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit. Films to be Screened: […]
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Very Jerry Band
Very Jerry Band
Standing Room Only Asheville’s own Very Jerry Band. This favorite Jerry Garcia Band tribute act includes Spiro Nicolopoulos on guitar, Lenny Pettinelli on keyboards, Michael Filippone on bass, and Lee Kram on drums.
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Rising Stars Concert with Anant Malpani & Christopher Tavernier
Rising Stars Concert with Anant Malpani & Christopher Tavernier
Rising Stars Concert is a collaboration between the Asheville Chamber Music Series and the Asheville Art Museum, featuring North Carolina musicians embarking on a major concert career. The event is sponsored and made possible by Heidi DuBose. Violinist: Anant Malpani Pianist: Christopher Tavernier
Songwriters Roller Derby Showcase
Songwriters Roller Derby Showcase
SEATED SHOW SONGWRITERS ROLLER DERBY SHOWCASE The Songwriters Roller Derby Showcase, presented by the Asheville Songwriters Association, is a quarterly music show with no roller skates included – just four performers “rollin’ out the songs, elbows-n-all.” Curated and hosted by Thomas Kozak and Jodi John Pippin, each “Derby Night” at The Grey Eagle will showcase […]
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Stop the Bleed w/ Appalachian Medical Solidarity
Stop the Bleed w/ Appalachian Medical Solidarity
Stop the Bleed: Control Bleeding in an Emergency Learn to stop the bleed with Appalachian Medical Solidarity! Through instruction, demonstration, and hands on practice you will walk away with the skills to recognize and control severe bleeding in an emergency. Participants will review basic bleed control and introduce recognition of when basic techniques are not […]
Jason Curtis and The Blacksheep
Jason Curtis and The Blacksheep
SEATED SHOW JASON CURTIS AND THE BLACKSHEEP Jason Curtis and the Black Sheep are a rising pure-country and roots-rock band based in Asheville, North Carolina. Led by Louisiana native Jason Curtis, the band is celebrated for their authentic, classic sound, poignant songwriting, and high-energy honky-tonk. Originally from the Deep South and raised as a “preacher’s […]
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WHIMSICAL ANIMALS IN GOUAGHE (OPAQUE WATERCOLOR, BEGINNER FRIENDLY!)
WHIMSICAL ANIMALS IN GOUAGHE (OPAQUE WATERCOLOR, BEGINNER FRIENDLY!)
with Miriam Hughes, AUG 27 (1PM-4PM) 2026 $145.00 Thursday Aug 27th - 1pm to 4pm - $145 - All materials included! Discover how Gouache differs from traditional transparent watercolor, and what makes it such a vibrant and illustrative medium! In this workshop, students will choose a favorite animal, beloved pet, or even something as small […]
Mapping Home
Mapping Home
Elizabeth Holden Gallery’s exhibition Mapping Home will be on view at Warren Wilson College from August 27th to October 3rd, 2026. The notion of home takes on a whole new meaning after a climate disaster like Hurricane Helene. Home is a place of reflection, home is near and far, home provides shelter, home is lost […]
Widely Grown
Widely Grown
THE GREY EAGLE AND WORTHWHILE SOUNDS PRESENT PATIO SHOW: WIDLEY GROWN THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 5:30PM-7PM ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Widely Grown is an Americana/AltFolk band from Jersey City, New Jersey. Widely Grown released their debut album in the summer of 2022 and toured 9 states to follow. The […]
Sonic Collage with Drones in the Garden
Sonic Collage with Drones in the Garden
PERFORMANCE: Sonic Collage with Drones in the Garden Featuring Patrick Kukucka, Sleep Number, Farewell Phoenix, and Ash Sierra Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} Free and Open to All Join us for an evening of poetry + music co-curated by Drones in the Garden, an […]
Santiago Y Los Gatos w/ Fashion Bath
Santiago Y Los Gatos w/ Fashion Bath
Santiago y Los Gatos is an Asheville, NC-based indie and roots rock band led by songwriter Jeff Santiago. Known for compelling songwriting, memorable melodies, and engaging live performances, the band has shared stages with The Wallflowers, Franz Ferdinand, Sixpence None the Richer, Ozomatli, and Scott Weiland, and has appeared at festivals including Artisphere, Fall for […]
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The Odd Couple – Flat Rock Playhouse – 8/28-9/19
Pour a drink and duck for cover — domestic bliss is about to get messy. Meet Felix: impeccably pressed, emotionally distressed, and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled, habitually late, and blissfully allergic to coasters. When Felix moves in with his old pal Oscar after a marital meltdown, neatness meets nonsense, and the sparks fly. […]
The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival
The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival is a free, two-day celebration of the history, culture, and community of Asheville’s legacy neighborhoods. Held at Memorial Stadium, the festival brings together Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh, and Southside through live music, local food, vendors, storytelling, cultural demonstrations, youth activities, and family-friendly experiences. Visitors can explore neighborhood […]
PATIO SHOW: Beer and Loathing
PATIO SHOW: Beer and Loathing
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Beer and Loathing Beer and Loathing is a band born out of Western North Carolina blending Rock’n’roll and Hippie Honky-tonk with a dose of psychedelia. The band is comprised of Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter sharing lead guitar and vocal duties, while Wayne Redden and Trevor Walker […]
Parent’s Night Out: Movie Night @ Leaf Global Arts
Parent’s Night Out: Movie Night @ Leaf Global Arts
Treat yourself to a well-deserved night out while the kids enjoy an evening of fun at Leaf's Parents' Night Out! With a full lineup of activities and entertainment, they'll be so busy making memories they won't even notice you're gone: Creative Art Craft - Kids will get to unleash their inner artist with a fun, […]
NIADA Exhibition and Sale
NIADA Exhibition and Sale
National Institute of American Doll Artists exhibition and sale that is FREE and open to the public.
Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! – August 28
Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! – August 28
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm Channel your August heat rage into getting yourself a ticket to this month's Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! Our most favorite thing in the world is inviting some of our fave improv pals to rage with and this month we are stoked […]
Nashville Emerging Artist Showcase 8.28
Nashville Emerging Artist Showcase 8.28
Nashville Emerging Artist Night (NEAN) is a premier showcase spotlighting Music City’s most promising up-and-coming artists and songwriters. A carefully curated lineup performing original music, giving audiences an exclusive first look at Nashville’s next generation of talent. NEAN celebrates creativity, storytelling, and the vibrant future of the city’s musical landscape. This intimate, acoustic showcase presents […]
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COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY
COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY
In this 2-Day workshop, discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition. We will explore various techniques such as working methods, substrates, drying times, opaque and transparent color, pigments and powders, blending, color schemes, glazing, transfer/printmaking techniques, creating textures, […]
Make Your Own Mushroom Log: Beginner Mushroom Inoculation
Make Your Own Mushroom Log: Beginner Mushroom Inoculation
Join certified mushroom experts Sweet Dee and Jesse of Resting Point Farms and make your own mushroom log. Get your hands dirty and learn the art of cultivating delicious mushrooms! During the workshop you will: • Learn basic identification principles for mushrooms and trees; • Implement a Power Drill; • Implement a Mushroom inoculating bit […]
Rock Academy Showcase
Rock Academy Showcase
-LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM ROCK ACADEMY Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms and into Asheville’s music scene. Students learn to perform a wide variety of musical styles and songs of various genres including blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, […]
Adult Studio: Papermaking
Adult Studio: Papermaking
This 4 hour workshop will introduce the basics of hand papermaking along with a guided tour of the Exhibition. Participants will learn to make several sheets of handmade paper that they can add botanicals to or embellish with pigmented pulps. We will conclude with pressing the handmade sheets so they will be ready to take […]
Film Premiere: Erased
Film Premiere: Erased
Asheville, NC — On August 29, 2026, at 7:30pm, Missy Bell of Mouse House Productions will premiere her debut feature film: Erased, at the Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. The tender-hearted drama stars local actors Thomas L. Townsend, Elias Hamilton, and Lauren H. Davis. When Missy Bell wrote the screenplay for her debut […]
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COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 2
COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 2
In this 2-Day workshop, discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition. We will explore various techniques such as working methods, substrates, drying times, opaque and transparent color, pigments and powders, blending, color schemes, glazing, transfer/printmaking techniques, creating textures, […]
Flush Setting 101 with Christina Kober Kauke
Flush Setting 101 with Christina Kober Kauke
Join us for this Guest Instructor Sunday workshop: Flush Setting 101 with Christina Kober Kauke Have you ever wanted to add faceted stones to your work but didn’t know where to start? Flush setting is one of the best ways to dive right in! Christine’s straight-forward technique includes simple steps that require accuracy and practice […]
The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
Join us on Sunday, August 30 for our 6th annual The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament in Asheville, NC at The Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course! Grab your golf clubs and the best players you can find. This tournament welcomes local businesses, community partners, supporters of music and arts, and all of our river […]
Sunday Sounds: Steve Lapointe
Sunday Sounds: Steve Lapointe
Join us for a live performance by Steve Lapointe, pianist-in-residence in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. ABOUT THE MUSICIAN Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him in music theory. Jazz studies while in Ithaca, New York, opened his ears to extemporaneous improvisation and the music of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Bill […]
Trolls JR Auditions with PACA!!
Trolls JR Auditions with PACA!!
Join THE Performing Arts Company of Asheville for our Winter 2027 production of Trolls JR! As one of the first youth groups in the country to be performing this show, we are able to set the bar for future productions. We would love to have you join us for our 2026-2027 All Company production. Limited […]
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DANCE. ACT. SING. with PACA!!
DANCE. ACT. SING. with PACA!!
Join PACA for dance, acting, and music classes this fall! Classes are not yet full, and we would love to have you join us! Check out our class schedule and come visit us for FREE class week 9/21-9/26. If you want to make sure you have a spot, sign up now! Classes will fill up! […]
Estimated Prophets: Grateful Dead Cover Show
Estimated Prophets: Grateful Dead Cover Show
Standing Room Only Good Ole Grateful Dead Music! The Estimated Prophets: featuring Spiro Nicolopoulos and Josh Blake on guitars, David Mulder on keyboards, JD Smith on Bass, and Lee Kram on Drums.
