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 […]

Make Noise + APLR Present: Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando Tuesday, April 7th, 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 […]

Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented graduate students. The Master of Fine Art Thesis 2026 is on display in the WCU Fine Art Museum, with a reception on Thursday, April 9, from 5-7PM! Join us as we celebrate the students' work and hear their stories and perspectives at […]

A cozy, reverent, and intimate gathering where words become offerings and presence becomes medicine. Join us for a soulful evening celebrating the launch of What Does Anyone Know About Goddesses, the debut poetry chapbook by Waynesville-based writer and Hive member Gina Malone.

BMCM+AC is pleased to host the community release party for the 2026 Burnaway Reader: MYTH. Burnaway is a non-profit magazine of contemporary art and criticism from the American South and the Caribbean, published online weekly and in print annually. Through its editorial program and cultivation of emerging arts writers and journalists, Burnaway connects the region’s […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the one and only Stormy Daniels! Stormy Daniels is one of the most talked about personalities in pop culture, and now you have the chance to see her live and unfiltered for a night of laughs, stories, and truth! […]

Make your own forever aloe plant spikes. These two-tone glass spikes can be added to your current potted plants, or we will have clay pots and glass stones available to create a one-of-a-kind standing piece. Beautiful sitting in a windowsill, and it won’t die! All materials supplied

Studio 116 is proud to present its 1st Annual Coaster Art Show, on view April 10–25, with an Opening Reception on April 10. This unique exhibition features original artwork created in a perfectly compact format: each piece measures exactly 4 inches — the size of a coaster. Works may be round or square and are […]

APLR Presents: Donna De Lory Friday, April 10th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Donna De Lory An evening of inspirational song and Mantra with Donna De Lory! A performance that weaves myriad strands of world music, contemporary pop, sacred sounds and introspective song craft […]

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at Cultura for comedy and pizza. The full Funkatorium menu, including their amazing pizzas will be available for table service during the show. Beer, pizza and […]

Get ready to break on through — The Ultimate Doors are here to light your fire. With vintage sound, hypnotic keys, and that unmistakable Morrison magic, this tribute captures the heat, the poetry, and the beautiful chaos that made The Doors a legend. It’s “L.A. Woman” meets “Riders on the Storm,” wild and utterly magnetic. […]

Step into Spring and the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The special tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the front porch of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. […]

Gather Art Market will take place at Hearth Glass & Gallery in Burnsville on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This spring market coincides with and neighbors the first Yancey County Farmer’s Market of 2026. Visitors are invited to explore a wide range of handmade work, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and […]

After their popular performance last fall, the UNC Asheville Experimental Ensemble returns to Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center for another afternoon concert! Join us for this free performance located in BMCM+AC’s upper level gallery on Saturday, April 11th at 2pm. The UNCA Experimental Ensemble is dedicated to expanding students’ ideas about what music […]

Join us for a fun, family-friendly activity where kids can design and build their own mini animal habitat for a schleich® figurine to take home. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April 11 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756

Welcome to the dance party for the people who still want to go out, just not at midnight. If you’re 30+, you know the deal: we still love to scream-sing and sweat on the dancefloor, we’d just prefer to be in bed before the birds are. Come dance to the music that raised you, pop […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you 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 soon […]

Modelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new pair because tonight we are rolling knees out! All the comedians will be rocking their best pair and we want to see y'all in yours. […]

Join us for an informative and safety forward session on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting. A variety of live demos will be shown and you will learn some of the guiding principles on these topics. This is also a prerequisite prior to signing up for our Open Casting at Ignite Jewelry Studios […]

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) […]

*This is a 2 day series but you must reserve for both parts of the process. #1 Reserve your 30 minute time slot below to invest a flask. #2 Reserve your time slot to cast the next day Open Casting *If you want us to do either of these parts please contact us in advance. […]

GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION Give yourself permission to play. Give yourself permission o to be serious. Give yourself permission to be large. Give yourself permission to be small. Give yourself permission to be happy and laugh. Give yourself permission to be sad. Best of all give yourself permission to give love and give yourself permission 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 […]

Tax Day getting you down? Find the funny side of your business when comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets, ridiculously explaining their interpretation of occupations. This is sure to keep you in your seats figuring out what you just looked at! *WARNING: Be careful taking business advice […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Gilbert Lawand 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. Born […]

Experience the power and beauty of live orchestral music as the North Carolina Symphony returns to the Bardo Arts Center with Classical Favorites. This enchanting evening features a selection of beloved symphonic works that have stood the test of time—rich in emotion, elegance, and energy. From familiar melodies to timeless masterpieces, this concert offers something […]

Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Cincinnati's Mark Chalifoux on the rooftop bar at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of 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. […]

Celebrate the voice that defined an era with Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand, starring vocalist Karine Hannah — a showstopping performer praised by legendary songwriter Jim Steinman as “the best voice I’ve worked with since Céline Dion.” From “The Way We Were” to “Evergreen,” this stunning tribute captures the grace, emotion, and timeless […]

– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ALL NIGHT BOOGIE BAND All Night Boogie Band is an award-winning blues, rock and soul-inspired band that formed in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Since 2021, the experienced quintet (and occasionally octet, with horns) has loudly expressed unique sound full of originality, vigor, […]

Fri, Apr 17 • 7 pm Inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, this powerful musical suite by composer Reginald Golden blends jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals. Each movement honors both the struggle and resilience of the Black experience, while celebrating the beauty and richness of its cultural legacy. Spotlight on […]

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 […]

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY WEST 22ND West 22nd is a rock band out of Austin, TX, made up of friends who met at UT Austin and came together with one shared goal: to make music for the world and become the next great rock band. Their sound—self-described as carousel rock—spins through genre, emotion, and […]

Modelface Comedy presents Comedy Vibez Showcase A silly and saucy comedy showcase at VaVaVooom! Enjoy a group of Asheville and the South's hottest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Jokes and stories about dating, love, lust and everything else. Singles, couples, throuples and all are welcome! ages 21+ Doors at […]

Plants and more plants! Come get ready for gardening season and support the Blue Ridge Community College Horticulture Program. We will have veggies, herbs, ornamentals, hanging baskets, succulents, house plants, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Lots of natives available! All plants are student grown and all proceeds directly benefit the horticulture department.

Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned. With […]

(FREE) Anne Strutz will join the gallery to demonstrate her techniques and processes in creating original pastel artwork. Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her art. For Anne, creating a pastel begins with what you cannot see. What is drawing me to this subject? […]

-ALL AGES -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 […]

Instead it focusing on a specific theme, this show is all about the method of creation, painting and drawing. This promises to be an interesting exhibit with unique collection of artwork rendering different subjects. Please join us for the reception on the 18th from 4:00 - 6:00pm. If you cannot make the reception, drop by […]

Feeling Comfortable in our Bodies! Sometimes it is difficult to feel comfortable in our bodies. On a scale of 1-10 how much are you comfortable or uncomfortable in your body? What are the signs in your body that give the feeling of being uncomfortable in your body? How can we turn around the feeling of […]

-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 […]

Relax by a scenic stretch of the French Broad River in Olivette for an afternoon of harmony-driven Americana by Goldpine! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! From Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to listening rooms throughout the United States, husband-wife duo GOLDPINE has been offering their own brand […]

On April 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Trinity United Methodist Church will host a special screening event of Redemption Time, a 70-minute performance film featuring poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and Asheville-based jazz violinist Christian Howes — artists whose lives were shaped by incarceration and who now give voice to stories of dignity, struggle, and renewal. […]

– FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE REED TURCHI Reed Turchi is a musician, poet, and producer from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now living in Brooklyn. His debut poetry collection Dancing With Poets was selected by Victoria Chang for the 2026 Colorado Prize for Poetry, and will be […]

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you 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 soon […]

A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drawing on newly uncovered research, including previously unknown letters, the film reveals new dimensions of Masa’s life and legacy. This free […]

ALL AGES 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 […]

ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE TODD ALBRIGHT Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie […]

Ready to make a real difference? Come hang out with us in person and dive into how The Borgen Project tackles global poverty head-on. It's a great chance to learn, chat, and get inspired about changing the world together. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect and be part of something big!

Wed, Apr 22 • 6 pm A bumbling crew, a mysterious yellow bird, and a chase that defies reality—Yellow Bird Chase launches you into a wild world with no words—just laughter, wonder, and theatrical magic for all ages and backgrounds. “An utter joy from start to finish” —Theater Weekly “Stunning….masterful….wondrous.” —Broadway World Spotlight on Yellow […]

A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drawing on newly uncovered research, including previously unknown letters, the film reveals new dimensions of Masa’s life and legacy. This free […]

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 Daphne London Daphne London is a […]

This class is back by popular demand! In this class, we will be creating a pair of bird garden stakes. One bird is 8 inches by 4 inches, the other is 6 inches by 4 inches. There will be a variety of colors to choose from. We will be assembling the birds and decorating them […]

Join us for a FREE night of improv games and longform montages. Improvisers of all skill levels welcome! What to expect at the Joyride Longform Improv Jam: - Lots of stage/play time in a welcoming environment - Meet and play with new people at varying skill levels - Fun warmups that get us in the […]

ALL AGES SEATED (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) W/ ADDITIONAL STANDING ROOM DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MOUNTAINTRUE MountainTrue. What better way to celebrate than by watching the best paddling films and being in community with other clean water supporters?! You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes, and oceans, push extremes, […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about whales and his mom. In 2013, he performed at his first open mic at Laff's Comedy Caffe after […]

Cellist and Senior Director of Artistic Planning Nicholas Tzavaras leads an intimate journey into the world of Johannes Brahms, illuminating the friendships and musical relationships that shaped some of the composer’s most expressive chamber works. Joined by violinist and BMC President Jason Posnock, along with members of the Brevard Music Center family, Tzavaras weaves together […]

Poetry and Revolution: Raphael, Caravaggio, and the Art That Changed Everything Two artists. Two radically different visions. One unforgettable legacy. This session brings together the serene beauty of Raphael and the dramatic intensity of Caravaggio in a dynamic exploration of artistic genius cut tragically short. Drawing from Raphael: Sublime Poetry at The Met and Caravaggio: […]

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. […]

“Earth Tones” is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State. Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest composition, Earth Tones, a multimedia jazz performance […]

ALL AGES PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW (guaranteed seating AND standing room only tickets are available at checkout) MARTIN SEXTON Martin Sexton tours in support the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open – the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers. “The real thing, […]

Get ready to rise up at the 3rd Annual She Slays 5K, happening Saturday, April 25, 2026, in partnership with Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Women Helping Women and Hunter Subaru! This empowering event celebrates the strength, courage, and unstoppable spirit of women—encouraging each of us to take charge of our health and lift one another up. […]

Spend a creative day exploring pastel techniques inspired by Edgar Degas with artist Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC. We will begin with a brief look at Degas’ life and works, learning about key Impressionist techniques such as capturing light, movement, and expressive color, and his use of composition in his paintings. You will then use Degas […]

Step into Spring and the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The special tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the front porch of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. […]

FiberFestival: A Fibershed Heritage Event & Artisan Market Join Local Cloth and Hickory Nut Gap Farm for FiberFestival, a celebration of Western North Carolina’s vibrant fiber community. This one-day event brings together fiber farmers and artists to showcase the full lifecycle of fiber — from pasture to finished product. Browse handmade goods from local vendors, […]

A deep dive into spacework to make your physical choices feel more realistic and immersive. This workshop goes beyond learning how to mimic objects—you’ll explore how to actively relate to your environment, letting spacework inform your emotions, choices, and point of view. Just as you build connection with your scene partners, you’ll learn to build […]

– AGES 18+ – SEATED SHOW Asheville Vaudeville – Asheville’s LARGEST vaudeville show featuring WNC’s best comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, short plays, puppetry, sideshow, music, and more!

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you 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 soon […]

Mesmering folk duo Ordinary Elephant play an intimate Sunday afternoon concert by the French Broad River in Olivette. BYOB, BYOC (chair) - Kids are free! Folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour thats earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made […]

Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions. His musical education came directly from the source. As a […]

Join us for a one-night double feature of thoughtful, mind-bending, and whimsical marionettes and shadow puppetry: PHANTASMAGORIA, by one-man marionette-building extraordinaire Puppet Pants, and UNRAVELING, by Henson Grant-awarded duo Shadow Girls Cult. ‍ Clowns, monsters, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience in PHANTASMAGORIA. This marionette variety show features whimsical acts ranging from endearing […]

ALL AGES EVENT: 6PM-9:30PM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Hoedown Learn some of the hottest country & hip hop line dances with the Blue Country Line Dancers and dance all evening! Country Swing & Two-Steppers are welcome to join as they’ll be opportunities to strut your stuff. This is your weekday opportunity to dance your […]

Learn to find faith when the path is unclear and navigate the unknown as a fertile ground for new beginnings How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief, anger, and hope in times of division? Join Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto for a new […]

BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND END! Beginnings are always exciting! Beginnings to a new relationship always brings on perkiness. Beginnings of becoming a parent for the first time. Beginnings to a new job may bring on nervousness. Enter training that enhances your personal growth is helpful. Middle: you are comfortable in what you are doing at the […]

"A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drawing on newly uncovered research, including previously unknown letters, the film reveals new dimensions of Masa’s life and legacy. This free […]

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY BOOGARINS Formed in 2013 by Fernando de Almeida Filho (vocals and guitar), Benke Ferraz (guitar), Raphael Vaz (bass and keyboards), and Ynaiã Benthroldo (drums), Brazilian psychedelic rock band Boogarins announces a commemorative tour celebrating the ten-year anniversary of “Manual, ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos.” With concerts in Brazil […]

Please join us on Thursday, April 30th at the Open Hearts Art Center gallery (217 Coxe Ave) for our next showcase, “Dwelling In Color.” Our artists and staff have been hard at work in the studio creating a vibrant collection of one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces, all centered around the theme of “home” and what it means […]

Grey Eagle Events and our Brewery of the Month, Hi-Wire, are hosting NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO! Thursday April 30th 6pm-9pm This is a FREE event! We take your three favorite things and combine them into one. Beer, Music, & Bingo! Bring your charged cell phone, listed to music, mark off squares until […]

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Zlata Cass on the rooftop at Antidote! Zlata Cass moved to the US when she was 3 years old, where she immediately began working on her tight five. Since 2016, she has performed across the Carolinas […]

It’s been 50 years since 1976, a year of music that celebrated huge records from Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Queen, ABBA, The Ramones, Heart, and so many more. Each year for their annual benefit concert, Sound Effects, Asheville Music School selects a musical focus. For 2026, students and teachers alike have spent months studying and […]

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The principles of the rule of law, including independent courts, judicial authority, due process, and equal protection, are foundational to our system of justice. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Buncombe County Bar is proud to sponsor Law Day on May 1, 2026. Please join us at noon on Pack Square’s main stage for […]

This is a retrospective celebrating and spanning 55 years of ceramic work by Maggie Jones of Turtle Island Pottery in Old Fort, NC. This exhibition is brought to you in partnership with NANU Gallery (78E Catawba Ave) and Arrowhead Artisans' League and Studios (77 Catawba Ave), curated by Katie McWeeney and Molly Morningglory. Exhibition dates: […]

The Art League of Henderson County is excited to host the Western North Carolina Watercolor Society in featuring beautiful works from talented watercolor artists across the region. The opening reception will showcase the watercolor works, plus a variety of 2D and 3D work from our member artists.

(FREE) The first Gallery Walk of the season will feature Abilene Sky, metalsmith and jewelry artist. Abilene Sky (Jessie Kastner) is of Chiricahua Apache decent and a reiki healer; living a life full of magic and creativity has always been her purpose. She is a graduate of the prestigious Moore College of Art & Design […]

MORGAN BEVIS OF SHED BUGS Morgan Bevis is a guitarist and songwriter based in Asheville, NC. Having established himself locally with his jam band ‘Shed Bugs,’ Morgan’s solo repertoire takes a step back from the sonic intensity of psychedelic rock to create a raw & stripped down acoustic experience. Listeners to his live performances can […]

A creative bonding experience for all ages and skill levels. All supplies included! Celebrate Mother’s Day with creativity at this intimate watercolor workshop on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Led by artist Melanie, this beginner-friendly session guides you through essential techniques to capture the beauty of a live floral still life. […]

Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist Gina Louthian-Stanley. We will explore various techniques such as working methods, substrates, drying times, opaque and transparent color, pigments and powders, blending, color schemes, glazing, […]

Ta-Ra-Ra, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra), while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO ‘Booms’ with percussive explosions in Natalie Williams’s Sonic Boom, Chaminade’s Callirhoë Suite, Stravinsky’s “Berceuse” and “Finale” from the 1919 version of the Suite from The […]

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FORTY DROP FEW & VAIANO’S PAISANOS The “Forty Drop Few” are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music of the early 1900s. They perform in various styles from the era as a string band and are influenced by nothing other than the old […]

The Full Moon is a time of illumination, reflection, and release. Join Latoya for a guided sound journey in the tranquil Salt Cave, where meditation and the healing vibrations of sound invite deep relaxation and inner alignment with the rhythms of the lunar cycle.

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 […]

Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist Gina Louthian-Stanley. We will explore various techniques such as working methods, substrates, drying times, opaque and transparent color, pigments and powders, blending, color schemes, glazing, […]

Theater Production

Ta-Ra-Ra, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra), while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO ‘Booms’ with percussive explosions in Natalie Williams’s Sonic Boom, Chaminade’s Callirhoë Suite, Stravinsky’s “Berceuse” and “Finale” from the 1919 version of the Suite from The […]

Modelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new pair because tonight we are rolling knees out! All the comedians will be rocking their best pair and we want to see y'all in yours. […]