Spirited Improv is a conscious, community-centered experience where we come together to grow through improvisation. Using improv as a living practice, we explore presence, creative expression, and authentic connection in a space rooted in love and radical acceptance. This is not about performance or comedy. It’s about trusting the unknown and responding from the heart. […]

Experience ALT ASO like never before, as the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending chamber orchestra explores the rich tradition of tango at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Joined by professional tango dancers and Argentinean-American baritone Gustavo Feulien, this program journeys from the golden age of Argentine tango to the bold, contemporary voice of Piazzolla. Across three […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. This show features headliner Jordan Ballard Jordan Ballard is an […]

Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented undergraduate students. The 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is currently on display in the WCU Fine Art Museum, with a reception on Thursday, February 26, from 5-7PM! Join us as we celebrate the students' work and hear their stories and perspectives at […]

The Minds of All Kinds Annual Summit is a full-day event designed to support neurodivergent high school students as they prepare for the transition to college. The summit offers an engaging, informative look at campus life, the supports available at WWC, and the pathways that help students thrive academically and socially. For Families and Prospective […]

Join us to celebrate the opening of Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft, a new exhibition by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017, the Curatorial Fellowship program supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship, professional development, and an honorarium to realize an exhibition. ‍Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft […]

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Jason Reel from Marion, NC! Jason Reel writes dumb jokes for smart people (and a few dummies). He uses observational humor mixed […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

Fri & Sat, Feb 27 & 28 • 8 pm Michael Palascak, featured on The Late Show and The Late Late Show, was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing. Known for his sharp, personal material and likability, his specials 1984 and The Internet Live reflect his optimistic humor, including his YouTube series The […]

In honor of Julia Wolfe's 166th Birthday, join us inside the historic boardinghouse dining room as we enjoy light refreshments and tea from the Asheville Tea Company. Guests will also enjoy a special Readers Theater titled “Wolfe’s Women,” which will highlight the impact that Julia and other women had on Thomas Wolfe. Finish the afternoon […]

ASHEVILLE, NC. | February 2026– The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s winter program warms spirits and excites the imagination with two performances of “Ta-Ra-Ra.” This program celebrates the rich acoustics of each beautiful sanctuary, with guest choirs performing Tallis’s (TA) “If Ye Love Me.” The BRO performs a regional premiere of a modern work by David Rakowski […]

America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Asheville on February 28, 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but glitter, grooves, and pure dance-floor joy. If you can’t get enough of ABBA, this is THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based dance party spinning all your favorite ABBA anthems, […]

Hosted by David LaMotte and Anne Coombs, this special evening honors the legacy of an unforgettable artist, Kat Williams, with performances by Lyric, Rhoda Weaver, Elaine Scott, Free Planet Radio, Anne Coombs, and David LaMotte. All proceeds benefit Patrice Boudreaux.Presented by White Horse Black Mountain as part of our concert series at the historic Monte […]

APLR Presents: An Evening with Crescent Choir ft Meaghan Collins, Lyle De Vitry, Sarah Louise, P’AL, Soft Talk, Henry Toland & Sophia Corinne Saturday, February 28th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7 PM An Evening with Crescent Choir Crescent Choir is a choral project […]

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Mar 1 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes There are songs of loss and songs of found. No music has gone deeper into heartache, flirtation, and reverie than jazz. From Billie Holiday’s ache to Sarah Vaughan’s sass, from the lonely beauty of […]

Step into a space of stillness, presence, and deep connection with our one-hour Meditation with Horses experience at HapBE Valley. Surrounded by the gentle energy of these intuitive beings, you’ll be guided into a state of calm and mindfulness, where the noise of daily life fades away. Horses in a harmonious herd have a large, […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]

ASHEVILLE, NC. | February 2026– The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s winter program warms spirits and excites the imagination with two performances of “Ta-Ra-Ra.” This program celebrates the rich acoustics of each beautiful sanctuary, with guest choirs performing Tallis’s (TA) “If Ye Love Me.” The BRO performs a regional premiere of a modern work by David Rakowski […]

Every Sunday Funday Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC and this weekend we have a special time travel comedy show! Take My Wife is a night of 80's and 90's comedy club style comedy. A night of ponderings on airline food and the wild differences between men […]

The Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival (SMBF) is a full-day celebration of award-winning bluegrass music and a variety of arts and crafts, set against the stunning fall colors of the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. With top-tier bluegrass artists, local artisans, delicious food, and family-friendly fun, SMBF brings our community together while supporting the mission of the […]

At this one-day collaborative workshop between the Asheville Art Museum and Asheville Museum of Science, campers will observe and interpret the natural world from the microscopic to the landscape scale, and practice using tools and techniques from microscopes to impressionistic landscape painting. Campers who are currently in Third through Fifth Grades are eligible for this […]

Tue, Mar 3 • 7 pm Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch (Glee, Only Murders in the Building) and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery (The Office) for a raucous night of classic tunes, live comedy, and devilish charm. It’s part cabaret, part stand-up, and all sass—because when these angels get together, heaven can wait. Spotlight on […]

Make Noise + APLR Present: Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 7:00 PM || Event 7:30 PM Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando Tuesdays in September, we’ll convene as the Experimental Meditation Club. We’ll […]

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Facilitated by Alli Marshall (I&A Certified) Sliding Scale Registration | $160 / $200 / $240 Ekphrastic art is work made in response to another piece of artwork. It can be a poem jump-started by a painting, a song inspired by a sculpture or — […]

Ten years ago, the MatchStrike Youth Arts Showcase brought together dozens of young artists to showcase local talent in a hybrid gallery-concert style event. Many of the artists featured then have gone on to build successful careers for themselves in the arts. On Wednesday, March 4th, MatchStrike will, for the first time since 2016, once […]

Wed, Mar 4 • 7 pm A 2X Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, arranger, and New York-based bandleader—Zuraitis is a trailblazing artist with “a heart as big as her remarkable voice” (Jazz Police). Discover how this dynamic performer and “prolific songwriter” (Broadway World) is redefining vocal jazz. “Zuraitis showcases superb songcraft.” —DownBeat Magazine Spotlight on Nicole […]

APLR and AYC Present: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Thursday, March 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 8:45 AM || Event 9:00 AM Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Ride the subtle currents of movement and sound, […]

The Crowded Table is a Portland, Maine based band blending the energy of jam improvisation with the soul and song craft of classic roots-rock. Known for their dynamic live shows and genre-blending sound—where rock, blues, jam, and folk collide—the band creates performances that are spontaneous, high-energy, and never the same twice. Their latest EP, “Libations”, […]

Please join us to celebrate the outstanding ceramic artists of the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio and to enjoy their work which is shaped, glazed, and fired on site in Hendersonville. From functional wares to sculptural forms, every piece in the exhibit was created in the Glassman Clay Studio — wheel to kiln.

Join the Asheville Choral Society for our exploration of Sanctuary in song, featuring Faure’s Requiem paired with Serenade to Music, by Ralph Vaughan Williams. 125 singers along with a string quintet and organist will bring this music to life as we look ahead to spring. CONCERT DETAILS March 6, 2025 | 7pm March 7, 2025 […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have our first show at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. also featuring Austin Elfers, Jordan Ballard and […]

NEW LOCATION as part of a special event & concert series being held at the Monte Vista, located at 308 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711 Friday, March 6th at 7:30 pm – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars, or maybe you […]

See Heather Divoky's small wonders at Asheville's sweetest little venue! I'm so excited to share a collection of new small works — intimate pieces that embrace the beauty of small spaces, fine detail, and big stories told in miniature. And yes, three brand-new crowns will be making their debut! Join us for the opening reception: […]

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge, and we are celebrating 11 years of EUH! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors […]

🎤 Oh Asheville, have you done your vocal warmups yet? Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite […]

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:30, show at […]

Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 pm From Glenn Miller, to Basie, from Buddy Rich to original tunes as well as features by our vocalist, Wendy Jones, there is something for EVERYONE! The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition, the AJO can be heard throughout […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Jill Weiner from NYC! Born in Atlanta, GA, matured in San Francisco, and now residing in New York City, Jill Weiner is a comedian and writer. Jill’s recently recorded her Dry Bar Comedy Special […]

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country and folk favorites as vocalist Emily Redden joins the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending series. From classic hits from Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cashto the timeless I’ll Fly Away, to modern anthems and more, you’ll hear a celebration of country and folk music reimagined through the rich, […]

ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your truest self. Spirited Improv is a soul-centered community experience that uses improvisational play as the container for spiritual growth, personal transformation, and authentic connection. Rather […]

Better Together is the first-ever collaborative event bringing together more than ten women’s business communities across Western North Carolina. Rather than competing for the same audience, we're coming together to give every woman building a business in the region a chance to see how much support she has available to her. The event is organized […]

Dr. JJ Apodaca, Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, will discuss the abundance of salamander species in our region, threats to their survival and what can be done. Free and open to the public. Also available on Zoom: https://bit.ly/brnnprograms

TRUST THE FEET! Allow your feet to ground and move on the dance floor. Our feet are important part of our body, because it carries our weight. We are able to walk, jump, climb, skip, hop, run, with our feet. Our feet are our guides. Trust in your feet to move Wave after Wave in […]

CSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout the year, the farm’s growing practices, payment options, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Corey Ryan Forrester!! Corey's love for comedy started when he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy, Dale. By the second grade, Corey […]

Join us in person at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial or via Zoom! If you have ever been interested in reading Thomas Wolfe, our annual Short Story Discussions are a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with his work. Join us as we read a curated selection of Wolfe’s short stories, each paired with an engaging and […]

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Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chanel Ali from NYC in Asheville! Chanel Ali is a standup comedian, writer, and actress living in New York City. She hosted the Food Network digital series Food Debate! and was a cast member on MTV’s Girl Code. Chanel […]

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Break out the bell-bottoms and cue the mirror ball because it’s time to catch a full-blown case of “Night Fever”! Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute shimmies into the Playhouse for one glitter-drenched weekend of disco decadence. The collars are high, and their voices are higher, and every beat will have you “Stayin’ Alive” in the […]

Fri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14 • 8 pm Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC conquered the contemporary dance world with stunning performers, technical excellence, and a repertoire spanning ballet, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop. Championing acclaimed choreographers, this company ignites stories with explosive energy and sheer joy. “Absolutely joyous and oh-so-entertaining!” —Broadway World “As […]

This is a 1-day workshop for those who are somewhat familiar with watercolors and want to hone their skills further. It’s not as hard as you may think to create realistic paintings with this medium. We will focus on rendering depth in both subject and your painting skills. Find out how to mix strong colors […]

Join Us for the 20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch! Saturday, March 14th,11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 First United Methodist Church, 325 N. Broad St., Brevard, NC For just $25 (cash or check), you’ll enjoy a delicious soup lunch — with vegan and gluten-free options available — and get to choose a beautiful handcrafted […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. 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 see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood […]

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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 […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]

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Enjoy a day of shopping for one-of-a-kind items from Native artists and vendors at Museum of the Cherokee People and take in a self-guided tour of Museum of the Cherokee People's latest exhibit Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution.

A pivotal moment for Cherokee sovereignty, the American Revolution marked a change for Cherokee government, land base, community, and family structure. Featuring historic objects in conversation with works by contemporary Cherokee artists, Unrelenting delves into 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance, centering Native voices, perspectives, and creativity in response to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick with a special concert, “By the Hearth: An Evening with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade,” at Kanuga in Hendersonville, Tuesday, March 17. Celtic wisdom keeper Simon de Voil and beloved Asheville musician Samara Jade weave music and storytelling for a spellbinding, heartwarming evening of Celtic music, stories, […]

Celebrate the spirit of Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day with Danú, one of the world’s leading traditional Irish ensembles. Famed for their virtuosic musicianship, vibrant storytelling, and irresistible rhythms, Danú has enchanted audiences across the globe with performances that capture the heart and soul of Irish culture. Join us at Brevard Music Center’s Parker Concert […]

Kanuga hosts educator and Center for Spiritual Wisdom Director Rob Fields for “The Mystics of the Rhineland” in Hendersonville, NC, Thursday, March 19. Part of Kanuga’s monthly Lunch & Learn series, “Mystics of the Rhineland” explores the visionaries whose teachings continue to shape Christian spirituality.     Set on Kanuga’s picturesque 1,400-acre campus, the event begins with an […]

In this class, we will be using a variety of transparent glasses to create a pot of flowers for Spring. We will be tac fusing this piece and using a technique of layering transparent and clear glass to maximize depth, texture, and reflection. Some pre-cut pieces of glass will be supplied by the instructor, so […]

Vanessa Hua is an award-winning author and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Her short story collection, Deceit and Other Possibilities (2016), received an Asian/Pacific American Award in Literature, was a finalist for a California Book Award, and O, The Oprah Magazine called it a “searing debut.” She is also the author of A River […]

Come celebrate the opening of AMOS' newest exhibit Gear Up: The Science of Bikes! See 14 vintage bicycles throughout time and explore the physics and material science behind them with hands-on interactives. Meet up with some organizations and community "spokespeople" working to keep Asheville in gear. Don't miss bike-themed activities and experiments with AMOS, and […]

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of brass pattern earrings with gold-filled ear wires. Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into the brass using a rolling mill. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our […]

APLR Presents: Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band with guest vocalist Samara Jade Friday March 20th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band, originally hailing from New Orleans, and now based […]

Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo, in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and being asleep. Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about immense healing in your […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Sam Evans from NYC in Asheville! Sam Evans is a comic originally from Cincinnati, OH. After winning the 2012 Funniest Person in Cincinnati competition, Sam relocated to New York City in order to pursue comedy further, and was rewarded […]

The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half is back for 2026, celebrating Asheville’s resilience with a course that highlights the city’s best—historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic miles along the French Broad River Greenway. The half marathon is USATF certified, and the marathon will be recertified and sanctioned before […]

The WNC Build and Remodel Expo returns March 21-22, 2026, at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center in Fletcher. Produced by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Expo connects Western North Carolina homeowners with trusted local building professionals for two days of practical guidance, inspiration, and hands-on learning. Attendees can explore […]

(FREE) Jerry Maxey will be on hand to demonstrate his basket weaving techniques developed over decades of persistent and skillful mastery. Jerry’s work is wicker-weave basketry of dyed rattan and seagrass cord, and lathe turned wood bases, rings and rims. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade original, even when he makes a second piece with […]

This workshop is geared toward beginners or near-beginning wire wrap students. Adults and teens. Those with some experience may work on a more advanced project, while the beginners will learn the basics by making a lovely bracelet. By the time the class is over, students will be confident enough in their abilities to create more […]

Marc Ribot, who the New York Times describes as “a deceptively articulate artist who uses inarticulateness as an expressive device,” has released 25 albums under his own name over a 40-year career, exploring everything from the pioneering jazz of Albert Ayler to the Cuban son of Arsenio Rodríguez. His solo release, “Silent Movies” (Pi Recording […]

The WNC Build and Remodel Expo returns March 21-22, 2026, at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center in Fletcher. Produced by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Expo connects Western North Carolina homeowners with trusted local building professionals for two days of practical guidance, inspiration, and hands-on learning. Attendees can explore […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]

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.

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a secret headliner from NYC in Asheville! Our Secret Headliner is a comic originally from Cincinnati, OH. After winning the 2012 Funniest Person in Cincinnati competition, they relocated to New York City in order to pursue comedy […]

SPRING INTO THE LIGHT! Spring Equinox always represents more light and daylight in our lives! We begin to gather our different seeds of flowers, vegetables and fruit to plant for the Garden. What do we need for our bodies to gain new growth in our movement? How do we gather our strength and motivation to […]

Join us at Western Carolina University's Bardo Arts Center for a special screening of A SACRED THREAD. Witness the powerful story of the Snowbird Cherokee struggle to protect their language and heritage. This in-person event will showcase the resilience and determination of a community fighting to preserve its identity. Don't miss this inspiring opportunity to […]

ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your truest self. Spirited Improv is a soul-centered community experience that uses improvisational play as the container for spiritual growth, personal transformation, and authentic connection. Rather […]

Hey folks — The Forest Farmacy is hosting a by-donation live webinar called Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm on March 25, 2026. If you have land (even a small piece) and you’ve been curious about mushrooms as a high-value crop that can work with your existing farm systems, this session will help you get clear […]

Butcher Shop Press begins its creative journey by presenting its first group exhibition, ‘First Pulls: Works of Butcher Shop Press’, on display from March 25 through April 4 with a silent auction of artwork donated by artist Phil Garrett. All proceeds will go to Butcher Shop Press to raise funds for additional studio equipment. Butcher […]

APLR and AYC Present: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Thursday, March 26th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 8:45 AM || Event 9:00 AM Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Ride the subtle currents of movement and sound, […]

The Asheville Symphony Guild is holding a pickleball fundraiser on Thursday, March 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Asheville Sports Club, 137 Coxe Avenue in the South Slope. The $40 ticket gets you pizza, beer and the opportunity to play pickleball, or just to hang out. It will be a fun event with […]

APLR Presents: Tara Clerkin Trio with Walt McClements Thursday, March 26th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6:00 PM || Event 7:00 PM Tara Clerkin Trio Not far off two years from the day, Bristol's Tara Clerkin Trio return to World of Echo and the EP format for a […]

Three panelists will discuss the struggle against solitary confinement. Jules Lobel, the lead attorney on the Pelican Bay case (once the largest solitary confinement facility in the country); Jack Morris, one of his clients, who was in solitary for 40 years; and Dolores Canalas, long time activist against solitary confinement. Visitors from off campus should […]

The Slice of Life Comedy Asheville Spring Standup Contest 🌼 Thursday March 26, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $18 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) These shows sellout! Hosted by Alex Parsons Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to […]

Seeing Impressionism Clearly: Camille Pissarro and The Honest Eye Step into the origins of Impressionism through the work of Camille Pissarro—often called the first Impressionist. Born in St. Thomas to French Jewish parents and shaped by experiences across South America and Paris, Pissarro brought a uniquely global and human perspective to modern painting. On this […]

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder, sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. Happens on the following Dates: Mar 27, 2026, […]

Open Hearts Art Center invites the community to its annual Talent Show, “Life’s a Beach,” on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8pm PM at The Event Center at Highland Brewing, located at 12 Old Charlotte Highway in Asheville. 🕓 Doors open at 4:00 PM 🌊 Show starts promptly at 5:00 PM Step […]

Join The Breath Nurse for Breath Medicine: a restorative RESET Breathwork experience held within the calming, mineral-rich environment of the salt cave. This session is designed to boost energy, relieve stress, and support overall health and well-being. Inside the cave, the therapeutic properties of halotherapy blend with conscious connected breathwork, gentle guided meditation, simple visualization, […]

APLR Presents: Wendy Eisenberg with Sally Anne Morgan Friday, March 27th, 2026 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Wendy Eisenberg Wendy Eisenberg has spent the past decade as a fixture of independent music and an artist of inspired multiplicity. As a singer-songwriter, improviser, and virtuoso guitarist, the coordinates of their artistry are ever-shifting, from art-rock to […]

Are you in need of a bit of (belated) luck on this St. Patrick’s Day? Join Hemlock Restoration Initiative in the Green River Game Land near Saluda, NC for a Hemlock Treatment Volunteer Workday on Saturday, March 28th, from 9:30-4:30. We have tried to make this an annual tradition, and now the Green needs our […]

Join us for a MAJOR SALE Saturday, March 28th from 11-2 Help us make room for spring with a clearance sale UP TO 75% OFF RUGS, PILLOWS, POTTERY, BASKETS, CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 115 Elk Mountain Rd Loom Imports, Maadili Collective, Lucca Collective & Sure, Please

Join ACS's select vocal ensemble, Tempus, as we present Voices in Amber Light, featuring uplifting and thrilling music ranging from the late Renaissance through experimental contemporary composers.

Entertainment: piper Alex Stewart; Celtic trio StrathSpan with fiddler Nora Garver, cellist Julia Weatherford, and piper Cathleen Nixon; and dancers from the Asheville Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance. First Annual Oscar Wong Whisky Tasting will honor the memory of our friendly spirits leader. Doug Orr will host the Burns Night Seminar featuring a recorded interview […]

Separately, bassist Hilliard Greene and pianist Lenore Raphael have wowed fans and critics on stages all over the world. It’s rare to hear these jazz talents performing together. Greene returns March 28 to perform alongside Raphael to volley their own individual compositions alongside reimagined gems from the classic jazz playbook. Greene performs widely in New […]

Embrace Unchartered Territory: Being able to move through difficult and challenging times in our lives and in our bodies. We don't want to freeze up, but have the ability to remain calm, present and compassionate towards whatever the challenging situation may be. We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! "Movement practice gets all […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]

Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Neil Rubenstein from NYC! Neil Rubenstein is a burly, tattooed guy who plays against type; kind, cerebral, but still casually mentions past illegal activities (running a poker room, owning a brothel, etc.) the way one might reference […]

Join us for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and community empowerment through Sacred Activism and this month's topic: Beyond the Divide – Finding Unity in a Polarized World Move beyond polarization. Explore the illusion of separation and how to anchor ourselves in unity consciousness. How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world […]

COURAGE To be brave, bold, taking a risk with your body and life. Spring is in the air, it is time to blossom in many ways. You have the opportunity to to be open and excited about new experiences, to get excited about all sights, sounds and smells that surround you! Join us for this […]

APLR and AYC Present: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 8:45 AM || Event 9:00 AM Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Ride the subtle currents of movement and sound, […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have our first rooftop bar show at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of Asheville top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic […]

You asked for it - let’s revive a relaxing craft with a new twist (knot). Bring a twig or use one of mine. We will create a sampler of beginner knots to form a pretty hanging. All supplies are included.

Marisa Cristina Blake will be hosting an Album Release party for her new bilingual album “Observations from the Inside Out’ at Third Room.  Friday April 3, 2026.  Doors at 6 with music starting at 7pm.  Opening will be a Singer Songwriters round with Melissa McKinney, Elizabeth McCorvey and McKinney. Followed by a full band playing Marisa’s album from […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Zach Pugh from Los Angeles in Asheville! Zach Pugh is a comedian and writer in New York City. He has spent the last decade touring the country and recently released his debut album Zach Pugh…Does It Again on A […]

Fri & Sat, Apr 3 & 4 • 8 pm In 1999, Kevin, inspired by Def Comedy Jam, tried stand-up at an open-mic night. Today, with a smooth, clever style and contagious laugh, he entertains nationwide. A winner of the HBO Comedy Competition and a Last Comic Standing semi-finalist, his Dry Bar special has over […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

APLR Presents: Sophia Corinne with Laney Barnett Saturday, April 4th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Sophia Corinne Sophia Corinne harvests poetry for the lines of each song from her life, one lived paying attention. Her songs offer the companionship of something beautiful for us […]

Experience the art of glass, metal, and clay at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists and a hands-on kids’ activity table, presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

WSAM SPRING FEST 🌸 Easter Weekend • Local Music • Local Makers • Community Fun If you love live music, great food, local artisans, and spending a beautiful spring afternoon with friends and family, this is an event you’ll definitely want on your calendar. 📍 Porter Center at Brevard College 📅 Saturday, April 4 ⏰ […]

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! This month we have all femme comedians from Atlanta! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ […]

Join the Asheville Storytelling Circle for an uplifting evening of master storytelling in the Swannanoa Valley. Experience the profound power of the spoken word on Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 PM. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts proudly presents "Stories of Inspiration," featuring a stellar lineup of master narrators including Becky Stone, Zane Chait, […]

Celebrate Easter at Kanuga with a delightful brunch for the whole family. Enjoy a delicious selection of seasonal favorites, including fresh pastries, savory entrées and sides, fruit and charcuterie, and decadent desserts. Gather with friends and loved ones in a warm and welcoming setting as we celebrate this special day together. Sun. April 5, 11:30am-3:00pm […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta based comedian by way of Asheville, NC. He is a weekend regular at The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, a Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest semi-finalist, and […]