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.

SQUIREL NUT ZIPPERS When Hot first hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta blues, and Southern storytelling, Hot rocketed Squirrel Nut Zippers from the underground scene of Chapel Hill, NC, to the national stage, going Platinum and defining […]

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Brittany Carny from NYC! Brittany Carney performs around the country, and is based in New York. She is listed as one of Vulture Magazine's "Comedians You Should and Will Know." She wrote for and acted in That Damn […]

The Grey Eagle Presents Our First Annual Summer Market Series ~ Unique hand crafted items made locally with love Saturday, June 20 Saturday, July 18 Saturday August 15 10am-2pm This is a FREE event! Vendor inquiries ~ email [email protected]

(FREE) Jeff Ripple will be on hand to share his methods in original oil painting and more. Jeff is dedicated to a poetic realism in landscape painting inspired by intriguing compositions and fleeting moments of emotive light in nature. His style involves carefully planned drawings, a reliance on sketches and studies painted in nature to […]

Join us for a vibrant Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum, featuring Decoda and artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF). This all-ages experience invites you to explore the museum through sound, creativity, and connection. Enjoy an interactive performance, take part in hands-on workshops that blend listening, composing, and visual […]

June 20 & 21 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Story Parlor In improv, the moment you try to “win” the scene, you often lose the thing that matters most: connection. This two-day improv workshop focuses on letting go of control, negotiation, and performance instincts so you can create scenes that feel honest, alive, and […]

Session One: The Mystery of “Layers” — a challenge for many who want to learn to use Adobe Photoshop! In reality, layers are a great tool and easy to use, plus they give you a wide range of adjustments to perfect your photographs!  This 2 part, six-hour workshop will teach how to 1) choose and […]

Join us for a very exciting program of music for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, a wonderful combination of instruments. Antonello DiMatteo, the principal clarinet of the Philadelphia Ballet, makes his AmiciMusic debut along with violinist Irina Rostomashvilli from the Republic of Georgia, who returns to perform with Artistic Director/pianist Daniel Weiser. They will perform exciting […]

APLR Presents: Deakin with Tony Rolando + Sarah Louise & Her Feral Kin Saturday, June 20th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Deakin Deakin (Josh Dibb) is an artist, composer, mixer & producer. As a founding member of the seminal band Animal Collective, he has […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 7:30, show at 8pm Tickets $18 GA, […]

ROBYN HITCHCOCK With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist – surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed many genres with humor, intelligence and originality over 30 albums and seemingly infinite live performances. From The […]

Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]

SUMMER SOLSTICE AND FATHER'S DAY! We have double celebrations in the month of June! Summer is where we embrace the Sun and the warmth that it provides for us. In Summer all of our plants, fruits and vegetables are in full bloom and ripen for picking. We honor Mother Earth for giving us magic in […]

Arboretum, by Decoda bassoonist Brad Balliett, is a unique musical work featuring a collection of solos and duets inspired by different tree species. Performed simultaneously throughout the gardens, the piece creates an immersive soundscape that invites audiences to stroll along the paths and move freely among the musicians. As the music unfolds across the landscape, […]

-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 […]

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!

The Feast of St. John Helps Helene Survivors Sunday, June 21 at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse Flat Rock, N.C. – The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness invites you to celebrate its patron saint, John the Baptist, with the Feast of St. John. The sixth annual celebration will be held from 5:00 p.m. – […]

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we are celebrating Father's Day! Dad Jokes! is a show celebrating the worst form of comedy. Get ready to groan, roll your eyes and have the best dang time with a bunch of genuine dads! ages 16+ doors […]

Appearing in the Peace Center's new Coach Music Factory, Soul/R&B luminary Allen Stone enraptures audiences with electrifying performances and soulful melodies that embody the essence of classic soul legends.

WITCHES of oz: for good - June 22-26 (actors and theater techies) ✨ WITCHES OF OZ: FOR GOOD Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨ Follow the yellow brick road into a magical week of music, movement, and storytelling — inspired by the hit 2026 movie sequel in the beloved land of Oz! Campers step into the […]

Get ready for a wild and creative summer adventure! Designed for rising 1st and 2nd graders, this arts integration camp explores the animals of Western North Carolina through music, movement, and visual art. Campers will create musical compositions inspired by regional wildlife, build instruments based on animal sounds and movements, and make hands-on art projects […]

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 […]

SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE MATT HECKLER Matt Heckler is the fiddle player you wish still existed. Hailing from the Catskill Mtns, a physiographic subrange to the Appalachian chain, Heckler has been embraced by mountain music and culture from early on. Self-taught on fiddle, banjo and guitar, he can weave together […]

BROTHER WALLACE A true force of nature, Brother Wallace was born to make music that ignites pure joy, even in the darkest of moments. Since getting his start playing piano in church at 11 years old, the Georgia-bred artist has followed his lifelong passion down an extraordinary path that spans from sharing the stage with […]

ALL ABOUT SUMMER! After June 21st, Summer Solstice we welcome the Sun and Warmth of Mother Earth. We need to check in with our bodies to see if you are ready for what is to unfold during the Summer! Are you energized by the Sun? Do you feel like melting from all of the heat? […]

– STANDING ROOM ONLY COREY STEVENSON BANDFrom the coal town of Man, West Virginia to the Carolinas, The Corey Stevenson Band delivers a powerful blend of Southern rock, country, and blues. Fronted by Corey Stevenson, the band is known for its raw energy, gritty authenticity, and standout guitar work. By 14, Corey was already making […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be back at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. Hosted by Jordan Ballard ages 18+ Doors at 6:30pm, […]

The Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF) returns to the Asheville area for its 12th season. This unique summer festival is dedicated to training the next generation of artists to rethink and reimagine their role in society. Through exceptional chamber music making and creative collaborations, the Decoda Chamber Music Festival empowers promising young musicians to explore […]

This show centers on the idea that land isn’t just used—it holds memory. In and around Old Fort, generations of farming have shaped both the physical landscape and the identity of the people who live there. The land is a living archive—every field, fence line, and hillside carries traces of past hands, seasons, and stories. […]

The Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF) returns to the Asheville area for its 12th season. This unique summer festival is dedicated to training the next generation of artists to rethink and reimagine their role in society. Through exceptional chamber music making and creative collaborations, the Decoda Chamber Music Festival empowers promising young musicians to explore […]

YMI Black Experience Book Club is a multi-racial, multicultural, multi-ethnic gathering engaging in cross racial dialogue. We read books written by authors who identify as Black which serves as a backdrop to sharing our lived experiences. We meet the 4th Thursdays at The Gallery @ YMI (2nd floor, main building) Borrow your book from Noir […]

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.

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This summer, the annual Creative Strings Workshop & Festival returns to Black Mountain, NC, bringing together world-class bowed string musicians for two weeks of inspiring music, collaboration, and education. Led by Asheville-based internationally recognized violinist and educator Christian Howes, the program runs June 22–July 3 and welcomes 40 violin, viola, cello, and string players for […]