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 […]

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 […]

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

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! […]

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.

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. […]

Join us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of jewelry you'll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects, including rings, earrings, charms, pendants, and more. You'll personalize your design with your own creative touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming environment. Whether you're making a keepsake […]

Exhibition of vintage photographs by Evon Streetman. Evon Streetman is a seminal figure in Southern photography whose experimental approach helped define the trajectory of contemporary photo-based art in the region. Initially trained as a painter, she was an early pioneer in incorporating painterly processes and handwork into her photographs. She embraces the materiality of the […]

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. […]

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) […]

Lake Hickory Haunts, Known as the Premier Haunt of the Carolina’s, is going All Out for its 15th Year of Fear! Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; Featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique Full-Scale haunted attractions and over 100 live characters, Plus: Live Concerts, Special […]

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf ball marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something that reflects your own style. Pricing starts at $25 for a brass ball marker, or upgrade to silver and/or personalize it including sterling silver, gemstones, […]

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 […]

About APLR Presents: Pierre Bensusan Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Pierre Bensusan “It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!” French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD,” has taken his unique sound […]

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

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

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

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… NINE TO FIVE: Prepare a five-minute story about being on the clock. First jobs […]

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

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

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

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

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STANDING ROOM ONLY LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE VIP TICKETS INCLUDE: One GA Concert Ticket, Meet & Greet with Nate Sib, Individual Photo with Nate Sib, One Autographed Commemorative VIP Laminate , One VIP-Exclusive Poster , Early Entry, Early Access Merchandise Shopping NATE SIB nate sib has never followed a linear […]

Limited number of VIP meet & greet tickets available. VIP tickets include: one GA concert ticket, meet & greet with Nate Sib, individual photo with Nate Sib, one autographed commemorative VIP laminate, one VIP-exclusive poster, early entry, and early access merchandise shopping. nate sib has never followed a linear path. Since emerging in 2023, the […]

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 […]

Celebrate Appalachian heritage at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists showcasing traditional skills and techniques, plus a hands-on kids’ activity table, presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

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

ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour is Sept. 19–20, 12–5 p.m. Choose from 18 WNC farms to visit over two days. Take a tour, taste local foods, interact with farm animals, pick your own fruits and flowers, and so much more! These farms showcase the diversity of agriculture in the region, from vegetables to animals, orchards to […]

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

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

Bring the entire family for an electrifying, high-energy event—where the impossible comes to life before your eyes. Winner of NBC’s Phenomenon, a finalist on America’s Got Talent, and featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Super delivers jaw-dropping illusions and quick-witted comedy in an astonishing, interactive experience that captivates all ages. “Mike Super is the […]

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