Around Black Mountain & Asheville

The battle of Kings Mountain has been called a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The story of the Overmountain men is the story of folks from the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding areas who answered a call for freedom. As we walk along the Overmountain Victory Trail lear

A 90-minute guided walk through Asheville's oldest brewery, from the brewhouse to the outdoor grounds.

Join us on National Wine & Cheese Day July 25th!

Sonic Journey Through Sound Come experience a somatic journey where ancient wisdom meets modern well-being - a multidimensional soundscape, richer and more textured than a traditional sound bath. Vivek guides each session with over 40 handcrafted singing bowls, layered with binau

🌭 THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 🌭 📍 Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ + Asheville Sports Club 🗓️ Saturday, July 25th | 11:00 AM- 12PM Pre-Party at Asheville Sports Club 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Big Wiener Party @Bear's! 10 TEAMS. 3,000 HOT DOGS. 1 ROYAL WIENER. Get ready for Asheville’s most outrageous

A weekly pop-up of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art, and antiques from local and regional makers.

A mindful, flowing class that blends dynamic strength, functional movement, and gentle mobilization. Slower-paced than Vinyasa, this practice features longer-held postures, focused transitions, and strength-building sequences-all anchored in breath awareness. You'll leave feeling

Gobble gobble! That's turkey for "Come learn about one of America's most iconic birds!". Our local rangers will talk about the characteristics and adaptions that make the turkey a special animal in Chimney Rock State Park. Participants will also be able to craft their own turkey

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. Desi

**Join us for Jazz Brunch Saturdays from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM!** **Saturdays just got a whole lot more exciting here in the taproom! We hope y’all will all join us for some jazzzzy, mid-day spring/summer taproom vibes. We’ll have an extra special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas, a

The event is held on July 25, 2026 at Happy Body Pilates in Asheville, NC.The cost is 35.00

Free bacon, live blues, and a spread of bourbon and beer to graze through the afternoon.

The first set of this show will feature Thelston's original music and the second set will be a Zeppelin tribute. The Andrew Thelston Band, voted \#1 favorite rock band 3 years in a row in the Best of WNC contest by Mountain Xpress, has been stunning audiences in the WNC region \(

Bringing some of the Asheville area's talent to you at Blue Ghost Strength + Yoga! Jacob is the owner and coach at Heavy Bells AVL where he trains individuals and small groups in all things fitness including his passion - flow sports. Jacob is a master of rope flow and weighted f

In conjunction with the nationwide “Fall of Freedom” artist project, *Common Ground Rising* brings together artists from western North Carolina whose work addresses contemporary political, domestic, and international issues. Featuring a wide range of artistic styles and media, th

An Arboretum class on the fish that live in these mountain streams, their habitats and life cycles.

In this class, you will learn to create a Felted Landscape suitable for framing.

❄️ Yuletide in July Ice Cream Release ❄️ 📅 Saturday, July 25 📍 The Hop in North Asheville, West Asheville & Black Mountain We're bringing back a very small batch of two of our favorite cold-weather classics as a little mid-summer gift: 🎄 Peppermint Stick 🍫🍊 Chocolate Orange Peppe

Deliciously traditional tacos made with the simplest ingredients! Check out their Facebook page here.

This is part 3 of our 3 part Mending Series. This session focuses on tricky mends like shiny and fuzzy fabrics, beaded garments, and more.

Want to better understand what it takes for the whiskey in your glass to get there? Over the course of 40 minutes, we will explore how our process and the region we produce our spirits in influence their profile, culminating with a tasting of our whiskies and gins. Whether you ar

Calling all pickers! We are hosting an open bluegrass jams for local musicians to gather and play every Saturday from 1-4pm. House smoked BBQ and beer brewed on site available for purchase, and there's plenty of room for families to play and explore. Come out to listen or join in

Local militia units were an essential part of early colonial life often mustered for the common defense to protect one’s family and property. These citizen soldiers were not professional soldiers but came together sometimes at a moment’s notice to face frontier threats. It was im

Join summer intern Sophie Weiser as she explores the incredible life and work of Hazel Larsen Archer, the first full-time photography teacher at Black Mountain College (BMC). During her nine years at BMC (1944-1953) Archer developed her unique method of “learning to see” using th

This oil painting class, led by Patricia Sweet, explores the expressive power of limitation, using a single color and paper towels to create a richly atmospheric monochrome landscape focused on the subject of mist. Students will learn to build depth, light, and mood through subtl

At its core, The Moon and You is a charismatic husband-and-wife team. Melissa Hyman plays cello, Ryan Furstenberg plays guitar and banjo, and both sing in “voices that sound like they were made for one another” (Bill DeYoung, Connect Savannah). But whatever you might assume based

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Help raise funds for political prisoners on The International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners! Join us for an afternoon of solidarity zine making and contempt for the government. Our co-op has already raised $7k (and counting!) for defendants in the Pairieland case b

A free afternoon of cocktail sampling and a mixology lesson out in the distillery garden.

Tallboys AVL is an Asheville, NC based band that writes, records and performs original songs throughout the region. Their songs feature vocal harmonies and strong rhythmic play with an emphasis on lyrical content. Each player is an experienced veteran: Bill Melanson, vocals/guita

James Hammel And Friends plays 45-minute sets at the Antler Hill Village bandstand. Jazz Standards

A traveling circus troupe down from Florida bringing its acrobatics and clowning to a food hall.

Dinah's Daydream

Seven years of independent wrestling marked with a big anniversary card of live matches.

Break the routine and descend into Afterglow, the pulse of The Radical, where our Saturday Night DJs dismantle the status quo one track at a time. Grab a stiff drink, lean into the chaos, and let DJ Aoli command the room with a sonic takeover you won't find anywhere else.@juan_ho

The original music of Jake Salter & a unique group of talented musicians come together in Tru Phonic. Sounds of Jam, Funk, Blues, Rock, Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop & more can be heard when seeing the band Live or on their Studio Albums. Established in 2017, Tru Phonic includes Multipl

Bio Pleasure Chest is a band that plays Blues, Soul and Rock and Roll from Asheville, North Carolina. Weekend Live Music Highland Brewing’s weekend live music series showcases incredible local talent, regional acts and national touring bands from across the East Coast and beyond.

Mikaela Davis

The rising folk songwriter behind a string of viral acoustic tracks, playing an all-ages outdoor set.

Thrive’N After The Storm Summer Jam featuring Teso, Detective Blind, The Hypnotic Band, and Lucid Jackson. This show benefits the Artists through the ACA and The Lovely Asheville Fall Festival. ----------- Teso Ellis is a genre-bending musician, songwriter, and creative instigato

Eulogy Presents: Whores w/ Generation of Vipers & Night Beers Sat, July 25th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Whores** Formed in 2010, Atlanta, GA noise merchants, WHORES., have quickly become infamous, thanks to their crushing live shows

Acklen Walker is a Multi-Genre artist with roots primarily based in Hip-Hop and R&B - with influences ranging from Notorious B.I.G., Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, and Childish Gambino to Hippo Campus, The 1975, Odesza, and Taylor Swift - he strives to push the boundaries of genre and del

CYBERIA w/ Vitamin’D + Friends We’re back on July 25th for another incredible night of trance and progressive. Joining CYBERIA for this edition and making their CYBERIA debuts, will be T.O.U.C.H. Samadhi head, Kri Samadhi, and musical mad scientist McDubbin! Music starts at 8:30,

Join Arboretum staff on a special after hours program to look at and learn about our colorful nocturnal insect residents.

We gather in silent meditation, prayer and other contemplative practices to explore our common threads as well as celebrate our unique spiritual traditions and paths. This is a space where the diversity of spiritual and religious philosophies and practices are welcome. Following

The event is held on July 26, 2026 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC.

We are so excited to bring you this brand new beautiful offering with local artist Katie Croft! Enter a slow, grounding space where your hands become the creators. In this three-hour class, we’ll shape an altar bowl and four small offering vessels, each one a quiet place for inte

House Boheme | Rutherfordton, NC \(1 hour from Asheville\) A living poem in the mountains, with a ceremonial portrait experience. In the heat of Appalachian summer, join writer, Reiki master teacher, and retreat leader, Katelyn Wargo, and creative artist, visionary, and storytell

Ayurveda so beautifully describes the rhythms of nature- we can flow with the river, instead of struggling against the current. This workshop will help you discover nature\\'s way to balance indigestion, heartburn, constipation, stress, insomnia and more. \\n

The launch of a new monthly outdoor market with local vendors on the South Slope.

The event is held on July 26, 2026 at Old Fort Yoga in Old Fort, NC.The cost is 25.00

**End your week with a Sound Meditation:** Every Weekend **@ 11am & 6pm** \* $26 to reserve please use the event link https://somaticsounds.net/events/ Step into a somatic journey of sound and relaxation, where ancient wisdom meets modern well-being. Let the soothing tones of Him

A state park ranger shows off the many hats the job requires, from teaching to trail care.

“Grant Gordy is a special musician... While being a bluegrass musician at heart, Grant’s incredible breadth of harmonic and rhythmic knowledge from jazz gives him a strikingly singular voice on the guitar; one that is worth giving your attention.” -No Depression "Grant Gordy is o

Goals: -Have fun. -Learn basic analog (cut by hand) paper collage techniques. -Learn how to transfer a photo onto a surface. -Basic cutting and gluing, building layers to create depth. -Complete the foundation of building a portrait of your favorite fur or feathered friend. Mater

Join us as Michael Albert leads a Hands-On Collage workshop where participants will have the chance to create their own masterpieces using cereal boxes and other colorful cardboard packaging. All participants will receive a free signed poster of one of Albert’s creations as a spe

Heart-warming breakfast and lunch favorites! Check out their Facebook page here.

Every Sunday $8 Build-your-own Margarita \(from the tap\) Bar. Get a $15 Margherita Pizza with the purchase of Two BYO Margs

Vamos a La Playa July’s Brunchapalooza is hot hot hot! DJ ONEIRIC bringin’ the Miami vibes with Latin-influenced tropical dance music. We’ll have some kiddie pools out in the yard to cool off those dancing feet. Wear your hottest Neon and come ready to dance, drink and shop some

These are, to put it mildly, scary times to be caring for a young person. AI slop is targeting children while devouring our trees and water and joy at an unprecedented pace. Parents are in prison for possession of antifascist zines. Rent prices are astronomical! We show up for th

An Evening of Irish Music with Seán Gavin, Liz Hanley, and Don Penzien Enjoy an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music featuring three acclaimed artists whose roots, careers, and passion for the tradition span generations and continents. Uilleann piper, flutist, and whi

MARY CASSATT: PAINTING THE MODERN WOMAN follows the progression of Cassatt’s work, her meticulous study of the Old Masters and traditional techniques while also exposing her frustration at not finding a style that truly expressed her desire to be modern until she discovered the I

Orbiting around Asheville’s grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. At its core lies the trio of Alex Bazemore (guitar), and Asheville’s own Jackson Chisholm (upright bass) and Johnny Humphrie

Feeling a little stressed out? Doom and gloom getting you down? There are many scientific studies that support the understanding that petting cats and coloring relieves stress and anxiety. So why not do both? Release your inner child by coloring with us in the cat lounge. Take 50

Bio The original music of Jake Salter & a unique group of talented musicians come together in Tru Phonic. Sounds of Jam, Funk, Blues, Rock, Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop & more can be heard when seeing the band Live or on their Studio Albums. Established in 2017, Tru Phonic includes Mul

Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all. Co

Chalwa Reggae Sunday at French Broad River Brewery happens every Sunday from 3pm-6pm! It’s the perfect way to round out each weekend. You’ll find yourself drifting away to the sounds of reggae music surrounded by good people and great beer. Reggae Sunday is fun for the whole fami

Get ready for MILONGA DEL BARRIO - Asheville's "4th Sundays" afternoon Milonga. Dance to Karen’s stellar tunes on one hundred year-old oak floors. The music will be mostly traditional golden age, perhaps with some modern orchestras sprinkled in. Chocolate provided. Wine, beer and

Beer City Bears Social! Attention furry mens! Join us for a laid-back gathering of bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers! Meet, mingle, converse, and enjoy the vibes while supporting a great cause. Exclusively for bears and their admirers-come as you are and let's connect!

Old Farmer’s Ball hosts family dances and waltzes at the Harvest House Community Center. Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions. Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music. Welco

We believe the best talent is often found right under our own roof. Our Market on The Roof highlights the multidisciplinary artists within our own employee ranks, joined by a selection of local community creators. It’s an intentional space designed to bridge the gap between our g

A fast, rollicking collection of short comedic plays packed with laughs.

A salsa lesson followed by open dancing on the brewery rooftop as the sun goes down.

Live Music at Antidote: Gypsy Reverie Kick off your Sunday afternoon with live music at Antidote Cocktail Lounge. We're welcoming Gypsy Reverie for a set from 4-7 PM. Soak up the sunshine on our patio (weather permitting!), sip on handcrafted cocktails made with Chemist Spirits,

Come enjoy live music every Sunday from 5-7pm! A perfect way to end your weekend or enjoy a beer after a hike. No cover and Mac's Burgers is open until 8

Join DIYabled for a Market! DIYabled is a grassroots local non-profit who educate people about living with disabilities. The market is disability lead and supports visibility for this fabulous organization. Free to attend. All are welcome. DIYabled has requested the event be Mask

Try out bike polo, no experience needed. Loaner bikes and mallets are available. Meet at the Malvern Hills Park tennis courts in West Asheville. For more information, check out the AVL Bike Polo Instagram .

Ease into your week with a soothing blend of mindful movement and deep rest. Class begins with slow, intentional flow to gently open the body and quiet the mind, followed by soft, grounding postures to release tension from body and mind. You’ll then settle into restorative poses

That Florida circus troupe brings its acrobatics and clowning right into the Old Town District.

Featuring a three-piece horn section, the group’s music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundation

Purchase Tickets here --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midway-to-mardi-gras-with-sweet-magnolia-tickets-1991492034284?aff=erellivmlt Join us for our 3rd annual Mid-Way to Mardi Gras summertime event. This year with New Orleans Soul Band Sweet Magnolia. Award-winning New Orleans S

Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition

Various ride leaders lead a Monday morning social group ride to get Hole donuts. Slonuts meets every Monday starting at 8AM from Cooperative Coffee Roasters. Sip a coffee and have a snack before the ride departs around 8:30 or 8:45AM. This is a no-drop ride that ends at Hole Doug

Monday, July 27th, 2026 | 10am - 3pm Mountain Gateway Museum 78-C Catawba Avenue, Old Fort, NC, 28762 Apply here! Applications close on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. ***Attending middle grades teachers will receive $100 stipend + Lunch + .5 CEUs -- Open to middle grades teachers in Mc

**A Month-Long Showcase of Regional Landscape Art** From June 26 to July 24, visit the gallery Monday-Friday (10 am - 5 pm) for a professional fine art show featuring the landscapes and scenes captured during Art in Bloom.Admission: Free and open to the public.

A true beginners course for those who are new to line dance taught by Liz Atkinson.

Practicing Chi cultivation in a medium stance softly stretches your soft tissues, enhances skeletal alignment and balance, and enriches meditative breathing to boost concentration. These introductory sessions will focus on embodying the first of the eight classical internal princ

Come down and try our Scotch selection for National Scotch Day on July 27th!

El Querubin features some of the finest and freshest Mexican food in Western North Carolina. Check out their Facebook profile here.

Do you like refreshing beers? Wood-fired pizzas? Redundant questions to pull you into a shameless self-promotion? Well today is your day, pal! Every Monday through Thursday at Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Rd. in West Asheville you can enjoy the finest wood-fired pizzas fro

LAGERS for LOCALS\*\* for EveryoneEvery Monday and Tuesday we're taking $1-off lager full-pours of every lager-style on tap! Get your week off to a bright start at BLK MTN Brewing!

Mario Kart on the big screen with no-pressure open play in the taproom.

The Creatives Book Club: Turning Inspiration into Creation! Do you have a beautiful stack of art project books that are fantastic for inspiration but rarely make it off the shelf? You’re not alone! We love flipping through the hundreds of projects in every medium imaginable, but

A grounding and accessible practice, Hatha Yoga invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and move with awareness. Rooted in the classical tradition, this class emphasizes purposeful movement, steady postures, and breath as a bridge between body and mind. Expect a balanced sequen

A nationally known pop artist leads a hands-on workshop building collages out of cereal boxes.

A mindful, flowing class that blends dynamic strength, functional movement, and gentle mobilization. Slower-paced than Vinyasa, this practice features longer-held postures, focused transitions, and strength-building sequences-all anchored in breath awareness. You'll leave feeling

Escape to the Page is a no-pressure, come-as-you-are creative writing group led by writer and teacher Sondra Hall. Our summer drop-in group will run on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from June 1 until August 17, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Each group is $35. We'll practice a techn

Settle in for a cozy evening of discussion and literary analysis at PlantBar West Asheville. This month's read is Rule of the Bone by Russell Banks. Read the book ahead of time, then join Julian and fellow readers to unpack the story, the characters, and everything in between. Gr

The event is held on July 27, 2026 at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC.The cost is 11.30 - 15.36

Motion Makers Bicycle Shop Check out the Facebook group for Motion Makers' women's mountain bike group ride. The group is offering two rides this year, on Monday evenings and on Wednesday mornings to meet the needs of all the ladies in our area. Please read the descriptions below

A monthly singer-songwriter showcase, this time featuring Lo Wolf alongside Andrew Scotchie.

Easy stretches to get you through the work week.

Previously known as Wine & Design, local artist Michelle Kreitman will lead you in a beautiful handpainted creation as you enjoy sips of local wine. Paint your masterpiece with us here at Rumbling Bald! Upcoming dates and RSVP deadlines Last Monday of every month; deadline to RSV

Join us for great drinks & great music at Antidote! Dust off your dancing shoes. Off the Record is back at Antidote Cocktail Lounge! This Monday, we're welcoming back Asheville vinyl legend Mr. Soul Motion (Whitney Shroyer) for a night of deep-cut soul, funk, R&B, and rock & roll

MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC Every 4th Monday at 6:30 PM, we’re hosting FREE-TO-PLAY Magic: The Gathering Vintage Cube Night at DSSOLVR Durham, and you’re invited! Vintage Cube is a fun and casual way to play with some of the most iconic Magic cards from the past 30\+ years. We’ll draft fr

Larry McDowell has been teaching hand drumming in the Asheville area for decades and is a loved and respected fixture of our local drumming scene. He believes in the power of drumming to create positive change in ourselves, our communities and our world! Larry is generously lendi

*Performing live in the corner at Little Jumbo, 241 Broadway, Five Points, Asheville. No cover. Pull up a seat.* Kevin Spears - Kalimba Will Boyd - Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet & EWI

The event is held on July 27, 2026 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC.

Grab your instrument or find a seat, because the high-mountain heritage of Western North Carolina is taking center stage at White Horse Black Mountain. Hosted by the incredible Jacktown Ramblers, our Bluegrass Jam is a true celebration of acoustic string music, community, and tig

$10 Cover One World Brewing West and the The JLloyd MashUp present “MashUp Mondays” every Monday from 8-11-ish pm!! The JLloyd Mashup core band includes: Jonathan Lloyd - Trombone/Vocals/percussion Vic Stafford - Drums Ben Bjorlie - Bass Duane Simpson - Guitar Taylor Pierson - Ke

Untutored sessions with live model, undraped. All mediums allowed. Please use non-odor solvents if using oil mediums. The short/medium sessions will begin with ten 1-minute short poses for a quick warm-up, then 10, 15, and 20-minute poses for the remainder of the 2 hr. session. P

Build your own collagraph printing plate using recycled cardboard food/beverage package boxes and other simple materials to create layers and interesting textures. We will then bring them to life using the gel plate to print. This engaging and tactile class is full of discovery-p

\*\*Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than

Five-dollar tacos and cheap margaritas at the lounge and outpost out in Old Fort.

"In the end, we’ll all become stories." - Margaret Atwood Join us for an open memoir workshop series designed to help you explore and write about your own lived experiences. Workshop Details: Tuesday afternoons, beginning June 2, 2016 Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m. Location: White Horse Bl

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Explore the gadgets, games, and technology that paved the way for today's digital world! Enjoy hands-on activities exploring oscilloscopes, Atari, typewriters, synthesizers, vacuum tubes and more. Snacks through the decades will be served, and be sure to pose for a souvenir Polar

Bring paints and an easel and join a plein air group painting outdoors in the distillery garden.

You are invited to a whimsical evening of friendly art making in min art journals! Artist Miranda Wildman will bring everything you need to create and experiment with colors, textures, and shapes in your very own tiny, treasured art journal. Miranda will share a little introducti

The long-running roots reggae band, one of the genre's most enduring live acts.

Give your body the reset it deserves. This multi equipment-based Pilates class focuses on deep stretching techniques, mindful movement, and breathwork to help realign the body and relax the mind. Perfect for all levels, Rest & Reset Pilates is your invitation to slow down, releas

1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC, 28804, US Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 5 - 7:30pm The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static \(non-RC\) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest fi

Create your own natural deodorant using simple, non-toxic ingredients and customize it with your favorite scents. While you are there, shop our variety of hemp-based wellness products in our dispensary or sip on a globally sourced coffee, a seasonal summer drink, or a zero-proof

Clouds of Delusion is a band centered around Grateful Dead music and the wider catalog of jam band influence. A 5-piece band, they are fascinated by the improv, smitten with the songs and dedicated to the dance party! Come out and shake it! https://www.facebook.com/garrett.f.andr

Planeswalkers, unite! Join us every Tuesday night at Well Played for our weekly Magic: The Gathering meetup. Whether you’ve been playing for years or are just starting your journey into the Multiverse, this is your chance to battle, brew, and build community with fellow MTG fans.

Blue Ridge Bicycle Club hosts a Tuesday Evening road ride in Hendersonville from Blue Ridge Beer Garden. There are two route options: a social pace and a hilly loop. For more information, refer to the club webpage .

Join us for a conversation between author Lindsay Branham and AJ Hardie of Asheville GreenWorks on creating reciprocal relationships with trees.In her new book, Lindsay Branham invites readers into an embodied, reciprocal relationship with tees to heal our severed connections to

Beginning belly dance is an inclusive, welcoming class designed for those new to this beautiful art form or those returning to dance after some time away. We learn technique, get a gentle but effective full-body workout, and have fun! Performance opportunities for those who are i

Join our twice-monthly acoustic BLUES jams, start time 6:00 pm, doors 5:00pm. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. Pull up a chair, grab your instrument, and step into the groove. Join us in the open seating area of the White Horse for an open, acoustic-style Blues Jam hosted by Joh

Tuesday Evening Hendo Rides - Two Options Every Tuesday, May 5th through August 25th 6:00 PM Wheels Rolling - arrive by 5:30PM for preliminaries and socializing Blue Ridge Beer Garden, 402 S Church St, Hendersonville NEW start/finish location: Blue Ridge Beer Garden After the rid

Mix up your own natural deodorant from simple ingredients and scent it however you like.

Just as the moon influences the waters of the world, so too are we influenced. The moon invites us to return to our true nature.

Come be a part of World Nature Conservation Day by helping to care for one of Chimney Rock's hidden gems. Come join Park Rangers at the Rumbling Bald Climbing Access for a trail workday to help to take care of the outdoor spaces that we love and keep them safe and accessible for

Join us for an outdoor yoga class on the sunshaded deck at Cooperative Coffee Shop. Stay after for some delicious beverages and bites. You might even make a friend or two!

Motion Makers Bicycle Shop Check out the Facebook group for Motion Makers' women's mountain bike group ride. The group is offering two rides this year, on Monday evenings and on Wednesday mornings to meet the needs of all the ladies in our area. Please read the descriptions below

A guided one-on-one session making your own glass keepsake at the flameworking bench.

Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab Wednesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm EST In this series, we’ll use the Enneagram, a wisdom tradition that has long been employed as a tool for deep personal growth, to engage with and transform our creative practice. Facilitated by Ali McGhee. O

Come grab some wings on National Chicken Wing Day on July 29th!

Mario Kart on the big screen with free open play in the taproom.

Midweek, but make it smoky. Bourbon Night with Becci is ON every Wednesday at Moxy Bar, where our queen of cocktails is serving bold pours like this smoked Old Fashioned, strong, smooth, and a little dangerous. Stop by from 3-10 pm, grab a glass, and let Wednesday misbehave.

Register to shop our **Fall 2026 Statemint Asheville Consignment Charity Pre-Sale** and score the best deals **before we open to the public!** Every ticket purchased helps make a difference-**100% of ticket proceeds benefit The Blessing Project**, a local nonprofit dedicated to r

What we know here as “bellydance” is based in a wide variety of cultural art forms, that share some common aspects. Internal movement, isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation and fluidity are some of these aspects. Come find where this movement art moves you, and free your hi

A curated weekly music showcase, this week with fiddler Lyndsay Pruett and guitarist Jon Stickley.

Every Wednesday, Gravelo Workshop hosts a no-drop mixed surface ride. Route length varies depending on the season, but expect some dirt and climbing! Check out the @gravelo.workshop instagram for weekly updates on whether the ride is happening. They also share the Ride With GPS r

On The Patio Danny Iannucci & Friends are back for a Spring & Summer series of delightful jazz, delicious drink specials and your go-to mid-week wind down. Join us from 6-8p April-August to enjoy the fabulous jazz trio & 1/2 Off Wine, $10 Specialty Martinis, and $4 Select Craft D

Danny Iannucci & Friends are back for a Spring & Summer series of delightful jazz, delicious drink specials and your go-to mid-week wind down. Join us from 6-8p April-August to enjoy the fabulous jazz trio & 1/2 Off Wine, $10 Specialty Martinis, and $4 Select Craft Drafts. Free t

Build your own fresh bouquet pop-up style, with all the materials included.

Looking to practice Spanish in a relaxed, social setting? Every Wednesday , Black Mountain Spanish Club hosts an immersive meetup with Spanish-only conversation for the first hour , followed by a flexible, evolving evening. All levels welcome - practice, connect, and have fun wit

Join Us for Bluegrass Wednesdays with the Saylor Brothers! Jam \> Grass \> Jam with the Saylor Brothers \+ special guests happens at French Broad River Brewery every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:30 pm! This bluegrass jam is led by Ben and Will Saylor and Greg Stiglets, with a ro

Come Join us for a one hour experience of deeply immersive, meditative sound healing.

The event is held on July 29, 2026 at PULP in Asheville, NC.

The Pamela Jones Trio is an Asheville-based jazz ensemble presenting timeless selections from the Great American Songbook, featuring the music of legendary composers including George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, and more. Vocalist and songwriter Pamela Jones, original

The finale of a stand-up comedy competition decided by audience vote, with free snacks.

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night every Wednesday. Dance Lessons 8:30-9 PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. Open dance is from 9 pm-midnight.

Binx's Home for Black Cats, House of Black Cat Magic, and Paws Mobile Vet now offer MALE cat neuters every other Thursday \(no female spays are available at this time\). DROP OFF: 8:30-9AM PICKUP: 5PM You MUST schedule and pay for your appointment prior to showing up! Neuter appo

A ranger-led walk along Mount Mitchell's commissary ridge to spot what's blooming.

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Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body in this peaceful yoga class that blends gentle movement and rest. Designed for all levels, this class offers a nurturing practice that welcomes both beginners and seasoned practitioners. We’ll begin with gentle stretching to

A daytime all-ages Dungeons and Dragons game with a DM guiding new players through the story.

Spirit of Craft: A Weekly Poetry Workshop Thursdays: 1:30-3:15pm, Quietude (sessions are free, no registration required, drop-in's welcome)

A weekly market of local produce and goods along Town Square Boulevard.

Join us at **Haiku AVL** for Bar Nights in the garden, happening every **Wednesday and Thursday from 4-10 PM**. These midweek evenings offer a relaxed, open-air experience with cocktails, mocktails, a rotating food truck, and space to wander. Guests can gather with friends or set

Let’s come together and share our magic. Whether you’re new to this work or frequently tune into your intuitive psychic channel.

Starting at 4PM every Thursday at District 42 - enjoy the ultimate trio: a Dirty Martini, Caesar Salad, and French Fries for just $20. Everyone’s invited, so come hang with us and make it a weekly thing!

The event is held on July 30, 2026 at Kolo Bike Park in Asheville, NC.

Join us at Flora & Forage for an indulgent, restorative session of botanical art-making bliss! Together we'll design and create cyanotypes, a historic photographic process that uses the sun itself as our camera. By experimenting with shape and texture, light and timing, we’ll pro

Join us for a fun-filled AIA WMC Summer BBQ with great food, friends, and sunny vibes!

Celebrate the songbook of Jerry Garcia with Jerry’s Dead every Thursday night at French Broad River Brewery! Brought to you by Tim Marsh on guitar, Dan Pederson on bass, Gus Vigo on the keys and Lee Kram on drums. Each and every week celebrates the spirt of the Grateful Dead with

This is a speed-dating-style event for female-identifying persons in Western North Carolina to make new friends!

Close your eyes. Breathe in slowly. Feel the first gentle hum of a singing bowl wash over your shoulders, the deep resonance of a gong easing the tension from your spine, the bright tinkle of chimes like sunlight through leaves. At Asheville Sonic Blessings, our sound baths weave

Thursday Road Ride from Youngblood Bicycles From Youngblood Bicycles: We have a road ride that leaves from the shop every Thursday evening at 6PM, weather permitting and during Daylight Savings Time. The A and B routes are about 33 and 26 miles respectively through the rolling hi

First hour is always beginner lesson with beginner-level open dancing. In the second and third hours, we offer a second lesson, beginner or above, and mixed-level open dance. Dance angels are on the floor, always looking to help, as needed.

Futbol828 is at The Mule Every Thursday! We’re thrilled to welcome our friends from Futbol828 to The Mule for pop-up Futbol events! Each Thursday, you can expect to gather with friends and participate in soccer-related games and activities, all leading up to the launch of a 4 v.

An evening garden party at the nursery with seasonal food and drink among the plants.

GAME NIGHT Every Wednesday. No cover. No pressure. No experience required. Pool. Darts. Cards. Board games. A few friendly rivalries. A few questionable decisions. Come with a team or show up solo and join one. Cold drinks. Good company. Mild competitiveness. 7PM - Late 📍 Side B

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight's theme is… SCHOOLED: Prepare a five-minute story about the les

Inquiry in Motion is a movement-based therapeutic practice for real life. So many of us are carrying a lot these days-overwhelm, financial strain, uncertainty, the hum of too much. If that’s you, you’re not alone. Inquiry in Motion offers a sanctuary: a place to land in your body

Has the hot weather depleted your energy, especially when it comes to putting yourself out there to meet someone? Does it seem like Asheville/WNC is a dating desert for anyone seeking a monogamous connection? Exchange the summer temps for an evening exploring heat as a literary t

San Francisco-based psychedelic soul band known for blending vintage-inspired funk, deep soul, and psych-rock into a modern cinematic sound

Alex Fortier (keyboard), Oliver Scanlon (Fiddle & Feet) Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

A free tribute to the Allman Brothers' Southern rock catalog.

Since 2009, Red Rock Hill has shared their unique Americana sound from Iowa to the Carolinas. On lead guitar and vocals, Jay Wetmore brings 30+ years of live performance across the U.S., including multiple appearances at the SxSW and NxNW festivals. Extraordinary lyrics and lumin

$10 Cover One World West is excited to present a new Thursday Residency - Thunder Thursdays! A new project featuring the joint forces of Alex Bazemore and Hannah Ramsey, alongside Joey Remillard and JC Hannon of Strictly Liquid! Expect fresh sets each week, with new takes on old

A supported 3 day event that will be hosted by Brevard! In 2026. Tent or hotel or ride from home. Registration required. www.ncsports.org Number of People Who Will Attend Have you previously registered for an event or are you on our mailing list? Click here to search Search for y

**Magic in the Unexpected** **Power of Women Signature Series | Friday, July 31, 2026** The best things in your life probably weren't on the itinerary. The career opportunity you never saw coming. The season that changed you. The relationship that reshaped your future. The moment

In this class, we will go over Freeman Tilden’s Principles of Interpretation and how naturalists might use them to educate.

Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you through all the steps, including soldering with a torch, so you will leave with a complete set of rings made to

Pick flowers and climb treehouses at a farm, then watch Chicken Run in the pasture as fireflies come out.

An ice cream shop debuts a new turtle flavor dreamed up by a contest winner.

**Join us every Friday from 1-9pm to reward yourself for another week over & done.** Each Friday we select one of our hand crafted cocktails and shine the spotlight on it with $2 off and a write up in our weekly newsletter. *Cocktails not your thing?* We’ve got you covered with $

Local artist Miranda Wildman invites you to a creative afternoon of embellishing and decorating accessories such as purses, bags, wallets, planner holders, pencil pouches and more! Using acrylic paints and markers we will transform boring old accessories into conversation starter

A veteran-owned food truck on a mission to give hard-working people everywhere access to food that’s fresh, fast, affordable, and delicious! Check out their website here.

Come get drawn! Local caricature artist Kitsumi Reynalte welcomes all to sit, chat, and get a caricature. Great for all ages, groups, occasions, humans, and pets! At $15 per subject (person/pet), this rate definitely beats state fair prices! All drawings are made in black and whi

Asheville Jazz Group plays 45-minute sets at the Antler Hill Village bandstand. Jazz

- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BETH LEE, KEVIN SMITH & MIRIAM ALLEN Beth Lee is a bluegrass and Americana artist rooted in the traditions of the genre and driven by a deep passion for lyrical storytelling. Inspired by her roots in the Hill Country of Austin, Te

Join New Belgium every Friday night from April until the end of October for some live music! **https://www.facebook.com/allenthompson28** ARTIST BIO: Proud Highway is a quintet from Nashville, Tennessee formed by Allen Thompson (guitar/vocals), Eggy Gorman (drums/vocals), Spanky

Join us every Friday for some live music rain or shine. Featuring a rotation of amazing artists every week! No cover.

Join us for a relaxing evening by the fire with live music and marshmallow roasting. Each week features a different local artist bringing a mix of crowd-pleasing covers and original tunes. From 8-9pm, enjoy complimentary marshmallows on a first-come, first-served basis; s’mores k

AVC is staying open late an extra 2 hours for folks to check out the shop! Every Friday enjoy live music by local artists out back while having a cold beer, wine, cider, or NA bev. See records being made or even make your own record in our live-to-vinyl recording booth. Family an

Build Your Own Bouquet with Blooms & Brews $30 gives you all materials to send you home with a beautiful bouquet! Pop-up style, pay upon arrival.

ARTSOUP is keeping award-winning Mars Hill First Fridays alive for the winter! Meet your neighbors, bring your kids! Come join us at ARTSOUP starting on Feb 20th at 6pm every Friday for SOUP @ THE SOUP!! Fun nights full of DANCE PARTIES, GAMES, and MUSIC with FREE HOT SOUP, LOCAL

The event is held on July 31, 2026 at McCormick Field in Asheville, NC.The cost is 61.57

At long last, the release show for Melanie Ida Chopko’s newest album,’ Never Had a Love Like This’! A rare full band show featuring Nic Jenkins (infinitikiss) on drums and special guests on bass and brass. Performing on voice and piano, Melanie weaves her music together with stor

**Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm** **Middle Rage** has emerged from its long hibernation, ready to romp at the next Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! We love nothing more than inviting some of our fave improv pals to rage with and this month we are excite

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We're hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room - from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and

Eulogy Presents: Holy Wave w/ The Silver Doors & Impending Joy Fri, July 31st, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM **Holy Wave** In Ensenada, Mexico, where the Pacific horizon cuts a clean, unwavering line, Holy Wave recorded their latest full-l

The nation's longest-running folk festival, with traditional Appalachian music, dance, and storytelling.

Thursday Nights at Side B No algorithms. No requests. No greatest hits. Just a carefully curated journey through European mid-tempo, African rhythms, leftfield disco, cosmic oddities and beautiful records hiding in plain sight. Hosted by Ruen. Come for one drink. Leave four hours

The pioneering mandolin player who helped modernize bluegrass, live in concert.

Forget the polished, predictable stage-Friday nights at Afterglow are for the raw, unfiltered energy of our Live Music Nights. Fuel up with a drink and get lost in the grit and soul of the performance as Half Past 0 takes over the space to redefine the sound of The Radical.

BIO: Hustle Souls , based in Asheville, NC, masterfully blend Retro-Soul, Brass Band Funk, and Singer-Songwriter Americana into a unique and captivating sound. Lauded by American Blues Scene as a “generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage so

A historical European martial arts school sparring and demonstrating with swords at the distillery.

Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard.

Eric Steven Chesson is a veteran of the NC jam, funk and Americana music scene. With over twenty years of practical onstage experience with a variety of original and cover groups, Eric weaves a tapestry of sound with live looping using multiple instruments at times to create a fu

$10 Cover Celebrating Jerry Garcia’s birthday with Dirty Dead ! $10 Cover For more info please visit oneworldbrewing.com

RAVE FOREST CAFE w/ DJ BruHaus + Brandon Manitoba + DJ Good Sweat more details coming soon 🙂

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Our weekly rooftop dance parties return every Friday night from 9-11pm! Join us this week for DJ Brandon Manitoba. Our Friday night DJ series is back this week on Antidote's rooftop! This week DJ Brandon Manitoba will be taking the stage for a sundown summer dance session. Our ro

You know the drill, it's the last Friday of the month. Dance Floor Rapture returns on Friday 7/31 following Holy Wave. As always, DJ Lil Meow Meow will bring a mix that is fresh, sexy, high energy and dynamic with cuts that range from grimey to downright playful. Don't miss out o

A park naturalist introduces live animal ambassadors up close.

Want to better understand what it takes for the whiskey in your glass to get there? Over the course of 40 minutes, we will explore how our process and the region we produce our spirits in influence their profile, culminating with a tasting of our whiskies and gins. Whether you ar

Ready, Set… WOOF! 🐾 Join us at Patton Park on Saturday, August 1 for the 4th Annual Bark & Bolt Races, presented by Hunter Subaru, in Hendersonville. This family and pup-friendly morning celebration features something for everyone - two-legged and four-legged alike. Choose from t

A ranger-led 1.5-mile loop hike around Rumbling Bald with local history along the way.

Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and print your own underglaze transfers using both screen stencils and freehand techniques. Explore how to apply prints to clay slabs, decorate directly with screens, and transform your patterned slabs into

The event is held on August 01, 2026 in Asheville, NC.

The event is held on August 01, 2026 in Asheville, NC.

An intimate umbrella market of local artists and live musicians right in the park.

A riverfront fair with live music, food, and vendors down at the lower park.

The best short films from Asheville's 48 Hour Film Project, plus the awards ceremony.

Reggae band. Co-bills include Joan Jett, Three Dog Nights, The Band, The Clash, The Ramones and more.

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!

This oil painting class explores the expressive power of limitation, using a single color and paper towels to create a richly atmospheric monochrome landscape focused on the subject of mist. Students will learn to build depth, light, and mood through subtle tonal shifts, capturin

Join us to Steep & Seek at Plant Bar West AVL. Spend a cozy afternoon sipping botanical teas, browsing the shop, and connecting with a featured local tarot reader. Whether you're looking for a little guidance, a moment of reflection, or simply an excuse to slow down, we'd love to

90’s Hip Hop & R&B Day Party Live DJ, Great Food, Raffles, 360 Photo Booth,and More! Tickets & Info Here

“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfi eld as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert", says Richmond Magazine Considered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene - and one of the originator

Expect a mix of drills, playful experimentation, and time to actually try things out without rushing past the wobble.

$10 Cover Rhythm & Blues dance party every first Saturday of the month from 4pm-7pm continues! Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs Blues & Dance band bring to the stage at One World West, their old school playlist of all your favorite and nostalgic grooves from the 1960’s-80’s! From Ar

Lazy Birds plays 45-minute sets at the Antler Hill Village bandstand. American Roots To enjoy this complimenta

The Story of FLASHBACK BAND FLASHBACK BAND started rockin’ away in April of 2016. The Asheville based band jumped right into the local music scene and was received with great enthusiasm.Playing a variety of 80’s Arena Rock era tunes, they became very popular with their fans and v

Head to HomeTrust Park for an Asheville Tourists Baseball game! Enjoy great concessions, fun on-field activities, and entertainment for the whole family.

A full Led Zeppelin tribute on the outdoor stage, free to catch.

Come celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with live music from long-time Asheville area singer-songwriter Brooks Butler. He’ll pay tribute to Jerry with lots of Dead covers as well as playing other old favorites and originals as he’s joined by other talented local musicians. No Cove

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show!

$10 Cover SATURDAY SESSIONS happens on the First Saturday of Each Month. 4 Years & Counting!! Let’s Go!! #communityvibes #wncstrong #housemusic #theartofhouse #aoh #aohstyle Guests: *TRE DAMIT - Kintsugi Dragunz (COLA, SC) *OMAR FAISON - Southern Housepitality (Richmond, VA) Resi

Eulogy Presents: Kawaii Rave Sat, August 1st, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7:30PM || Show 8PM **Kawaii Rave** Kawaii Rave is an anime-inspired dance party and a full-on light-up, jump around rave experience made for adults. Expect to hear EDM, K-Pop, Hyp

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 ta

A ranger walks through the history of how Chimney Rock State Park came to be.

Teens & adults - create a beautiful, colorful autumn landscape with Li Newton. Goals: -Have fun. -Learn basic analog (cut by hand) paper collage techniques. -Learn how to transfer a photo onto a surface. -Basic cutting and gluing, building layers to create depth. Learner Level: B

Join us at PlantBar West Asheville for an afternoon exploring the role of asteroids in astrology - how they shape the collective mythos and add depth to your individual natal chart. Come curious, whether you're new to astrology or already fluent in your chart. Grab a latte or a b

A Sunday beer-garden market with local makers, live music, and sunshine.

A pirate-themed afternoon of grog, merriment, and swashbuckling costumery.

Join us for an afternoon of music and art in the Museum. With a soundscape of harp music, we invite you to experience artwork in the galleries in a more emotional and sensory way. ABOUT THE MUSICIAN Captivated at an early age by this incredible instrument, Lo has a unique and imp

The event is held on August 02, 2026 at McCormick Field in Asheville, NC.The cost is 61.57

THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT 122 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE #21 - upstairs to the left Join us at ArtPlay for a Sunday afternoon of watercolor painting, community & creativity. Learn the art of painting a sunset mountain-scape using watercolors. Bring a sunset image from our beautiful

Join astrologer and sound practitioner **David Heiss of Star Sounds** for a nourishing Sunday afternoon designed to help you align with the rhythms of the cosmos while settling deeply into stillness, presence, and restoration. Each gathering begins with a **20-minute Astrology Tr

- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE DIRTY DEAD The guys who keep breaking boundaries with their grungy-rock boogie versions of the Grateful Dead songbook. The Grey Eagle is pleased to host these legends of the local jam scene.

The Big Throwback is a high-energy, Top 40 dance band that brings the party to life with hit after hit from every decade. Specializing in pop, rock, R&B, funk, oldies, and jazz, this variety band delivers an unforgettable live music experience that’s perfect for weddings, corpora

The Orange Peel and Blue Mountain Mischief have partnered up to bring back one of Asheville’s most iconic annual events! The return of MEAT and METAL! Join us for a full day of heavy hitting music and delicious barbecue at one of the southeasts most prestigious music venues! Save

Bio At its core, The Moon and You is a charismatic husband-and-wife team. Melissa Hyman plays cello, Ryan Furstenberg plays guitar and banjo, and both sing in “voices that sound like they were made for one another” (Bill DeYoung, Connect Savannah). But whatever you might assume b

Anchors Away is the Southeast’s Premier Yacht Rock Experience! Join American Idol Golden Ticket Winner and Grammy Member: Blake Ellege and his band as they take you on a musical journey playing all of your favorite hits from Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Hall and Oates, TOTO,

SART MAKES HISTORY WITH WESTERN NC’S FIRST ALL-SENIOR PRODUCTION OF *THE MUSIC MAN* **Beloved Musical Features a Cast and Crew Composed Entirely of Performers Aged 55 and Older** **MARS HILL, NC** - Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART) is set to make regional history wit

Discover the art of wire wrapping in this beginner class with Rebecca King! You’ll learn the essential techniques to transform wire and stones into a beautiful, handcrafted pendant. Rebecca will cover basic tools and types of wire types of wire and walk you through creating a pen

The event is held on August 02, 2026 at French Broad Brewing in Asheville, NC.The cost is 69.00

Open to all levels, this class provides a supportive and encouraging space for new (or new to WAY) instructors to develop their teaching skills within our community, while offering students an accessible and inviting yoga experience. These are offered at a discounted rate of $10.

Tin Foil Hat: Asheville, NC Getting back to the roots of his project known as Tin Foil Hat, Jared Hooker will be performing original songs in an electronic instrument-focused arrangement. This will be the first "real" Tin Foil Hat performance since 2019.Tuesday Again: Orlando, Fl

The sprawling Canadian indie-rock collective playing an outdoor show at the forestry camp.

The event is held on August 02, 2026 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC.

Campfire Behavioral Health is a small behavioral health clinic in downtown Asheville supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. Now, we are taking the next step in our mission by opening a specialized community school this fall. Our goal is to cr

A slurve is the pitch nobody can quite file: too much curve to be a slider, too much bite to be a curveball, a break that lives in the gap between two things everyone thought they had figured out. It makes a fitting name for Quinn Sternberg's Slurve, a quartet that sets its own t

Mind Beach is not a place you can drive to. It is the shoreline Quinn Sternberg has been mapping for years, somewhere between the folk melodies he grew up on in Bloomington, Indiana and the deep, unhurried grooves he absorbed across a decade of nights in New Orleans. The bassist

Come spend a week in the heart of Appalachia, one of the most botanically diverse regions in North America and home to an extraordinary abundance of medicinal plants. The mountains, forests, and meadows around Asheville have supported generations of herbalists, and this landscape

An instructor-led open art studio to bring your own projects and work alongside others.

A symphony musician plays instruments and reads a story for ages two to six.

Super Smash Bros on the big screen in a converted boxcar lounge.

Curry on Cart by Aroma Bistro is bringing Indian Food to Brevard every other Monday! They will be parked in the Lumberyard Courtyard from 4:00-8:00. Grab some delicious food, a cold pint of beer, and enjoy the Old Time Acoustic Mountain Jam! The Old Time Mountain Music Acoustic J

The event is held on August 03, 2026 at French Broad Brewing in Asheville, NC.

Communal living isn't just for cults or millennials with a pipe dream.Join editor Samantha Paige Rosen and contributors to Living, Together, a new anthology on communal living that invites us to imagine what new opportunities for connection exist when we push through the walls so

A long-running local music showcase hosted by singer-songwriter Jay Brown.

A night of Dungeons and Dragons at the tavern.

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During t

A guided beginner's bird walk through the Arboretum grounds, easy enough for first-timers and a good excuse to slow down and look up.

Botanical Drawing for Beginners with Camille Daunno 4 sessions Tuesdays August 4th through the 25th | 10 am - 1 pm REGISTER HERE During this beginner level class, you will learn several drawing techniques including line, shading, pen and ink. We will discuss composition with cont

Do you want to learn how to taste coffee like a pro? Join us for a Cupping and Palate Development Workshop in the Asheville Training Center!

\*\*Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and/or hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more th

A tabletop D&D campaign run over pints at the local brewery, a genuinely fun twist on game night that only lands on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

A Grammy-nominated guitarist celebrating a new album in an all-ages seated room, with a limited run of premium seats.

Untutored sessions with live model, draped or costumed. All mediums allowed. Please use non-odor solvents if using oil mediums. The short/medium sessions will begin with ten 1-minute short poses for a quick warm-up, then 10, 15, and 20-minute poses for the remainder of the 2 hr.

About the event In a world that is louder than ever, we are all searching for a way to calm our nervous systems. Join certified sound practitioner Joy Bush as she weaves a beautiful soundscape designed to balance the body and ease stress. This sound bath will feature Crystal Tone

Sit down with North Carolina game designers and playtest board games nobody's published yet, then tell them what worked.

Every month a new speaker and topic.

An open mic for storytellers, bring a 5 minute true story and come pick a spot in our lineup!

A local artist makes the case that your side quests and detours are the actual point, the kind of short, odd talk you leave thinking about.

Skincare is self-care-a few intentional minutes each day to reconnect with yourself through conscious breath and healing touch. In this class, you'll learn a simple routine to release tension, clear stagnation, increase circulation, and reduce puffiness. With time and consistency

Mountain Haulers is a local DIY bike group with a weekly social ride. The ride meets at the parking area and river dock at the intersection of Riverside Dr & Craven St in the River Arts District. This is a no-drop ride that regroups and takes mid-route break\(s\) for socializing.

Join ForestHer NC in the Mountains Region for a hands-on forestry workshop exploring practical stewardship techniques that support healthy

Thirty minutes at a flameworking torch making your own glass keepsake, one-on-one with a studio artist.

Learn about the best practices to maintain high quality herbal ingredients for value-added products.

Big-screen Smash Bros in a converted train-car lounge, a casual afternoon of button-mashing open to anyone.

Drop in, sample scents and blend your own perfume, with a thrifted pop-up shop running alongside it.

An evening built entirely around curiosity, with scientists talking through big ideas over drinks in a relaxed room.

Sip and wander a garden lawn at golden hour with live music playing, part of the summer Arbor Evenings run.

Your host Dr Bill Bares is a Pianist, composer, scholar, and educator. He received his Ph.D in ethnomusicology from Harvard University in 2009. He taught at Harvard, Brown, Berklee College of Music, and the New England Conservatory before taking a job as professor of music and co

Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins Every other Wednesday! - dance it out, sweat it out, forget about it. Feel-good grooves from Neptune Spins, no co-pay required. 9pm-1am

In this half day workshop, students will learn simple techniques to help them get a likeness and capture the innocence of a child. While learning, students will use a reference furnished by the instructor. All supplies are furnished. In future watercolor portrait classes, student

Explore North Carolina's only public show cavern, all cool underground air and strange rock formations on a hot day.

National Root Beer Float Day with a Wehrloom Honey pop-up, running across every Hop location.

Spirit of Craft: A Weekly Poetry Workshop Thursdays: 1:30-3:15pm, Quietude (sessions are free, no registration required, drop-in's welcome)

The purpose for this class, is to help students go to the next level in their artistic pursuit. In this studio setting, students will bring supplies and pieces of art they are working on, start new paintings, or learn how to use a new medium.... Open to ALL LEVEL'S from beginners

National IPA Day with live music, a Juiceless hazy can release and flights to taste your way through.

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 4 - 5pm Meet Gracie, a certified therapy dog whose spirit and affectionate personality are sure to win your heart. Despite having one less leg, this ten year old "tripod" Great Pyrenees mix is excited about life, always eager for a run or swim and approa

Immersive Fields is a new form of Relational Field Work that combines psychodrama, somatic movement, authentic relating, improv, and systemic field-based practices. The purpose of this practice is to cultivate the conscious conditions for participants to become 'instruments of th

Print your own sun-developed cyanotype scarf in bright summer blue, a splashy hands-on art party.

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

Join is for this botanically filled annual summer series! Classes will meet weekly and will cover topics including: the wise woman tradition of healing, summer skin care, herbal support for stress, the medicinal uses of popular garden plants, wild weeds, kitchen remedies and much

We’re kicking off a new kind of book club-one that celebrates the incredible talent right here in our local literary community. Each month, we’ll feature a book by a local author, with time for group discussion from 6-6:45PM followed by a Q&A with the author from 6:45-7:30PM. For

Live old-time band, a caller, and a free lesson before the dance, a real community contra just five miles out.

A staged Alice in Wonderland Jr. with young performers, an easy daytime theater outing in town.

This combo of both our Simply Charmed and Enamel a Charm is the perfect way to experience a few styles of jewelry making and leave with a Multi-Charm Necklace you made yourself! You’ll choose a charm and decide what metal stamps you want to use to complete your charm. Then you’ll

Learn how to use many different characteristics of our common trees to identify them and learn some other helpful information along the way.

Experience the energy, culture, and history of Go-Go-the official music of Washington, D.C.-during an unforgettable weekend in Asheville! Join us for Bridging the Beat, a dynamic celebration featuring lectures, community conversations, visual art, dance exhibitions, youth program

Bees Knees Ice Cream makes a Black Mountain comeback just for Sourwood Festival weekend.

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 cust

A hands-on session on building living soil from the ground up, taught in the Arboretum's gardens.

Rosette Chamber Concerts & Asheville Music School Present: **Old Time Workshop with New Amsterdam String Band** Friday, August 7th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 4PM / Workshop 4:30PM-6:00 PM Join members of the New Amsterdam String Band

The exhibition runs from August 1 through August 31, with an opening reception at the gallery on August 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Downtown Arts District (DAD), in partnership with Capua Law, Sound Mind Design, and Thrive Asheville, announces the re-launch of First Fridays Art Walk for the 2026 season. On Friday, May 1, from 5-8 PM, explore galleries, studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces across down

Catherine Cervas Fine Art will be open for First Fridays! All are welcome to visit Catherine’s new gallery spaces at Mars Landing Gallery in Mars Hill, NC. After being displaced from Riverview Station following Hurricane Helene, and thanks to the generosity of The River Arts Dist

Join us from 5-8pm for First Fridays in Downtown Asheville! Stop by Ignite during this time to check out the gallery and maybe even participate in our Maker Night The theme is $15 for 15 minutes…. come make a cute brass charm - it’s quick and fun! \* No reservation necessary

A BBQ cook-off with 40 years of Whitewater Bluegrass Co. behind it, close by in Swannanoa.

Jerry's Dead plays the New Belgium beer garden to kick off the weekend, one of a Friday music run that goes through October.

Ever wanted to learn how to read Tarot? Love cats and other witchy things? Hoping to grow old with a house full of books, feline familiars, and magic? We gotchu!This 1-hour workshop will be held in the cat lounge, and will include a brief history of the tarot, and how to incorpor

A rising modern soul artist known for his retro-inspired sound, bilingual songs, and energetic live performances.

Rock n’roll, country, bluegrass, folk & beyond - Featherpocket is always pushing to take its sound into new territory. Drawing influence from the Velvet Underground, Gram Parsons , as well as modern artists like Susto, Featherpocket has something to offer any listener. In 2025, F

BANGERS AND MASHUPS w/ Neptune Spins + Plantmom9000 + 2c + DUSTR 🇬🇧 BANGERS & MASHUPS IS ALMOST HERE🇬🇧 FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH • 9PM • VOWL BAR • $5 COVER Calling all UK bass heads. We’re bringing London straight to the dance floor with drum and bass, garage, and dub/dubstep-the real

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We host a variety of artists at our music programs each month. The evening begins with a meal offered for $6 at 6 pm and music begins at 7 pm. There’s no admission charge for the music. A tip jar is available for the bands and is appreciated. Bands rely on these tips for travel a

Experience fitness in a whole new setting at the Tourists Fitness Series, a unique three-event wellness experience hosted at the newly renovated HomeTrust Park, on the outfield. Designed to bring the community together through movement, motivation, and connection, this three-even

Explore the ways our bodies are wired to protect us; what trauma is and how it shapes our responses; and how to somatically support ourselves in finding safety and ease, both during activation and as a baseline in our lives. \\n

Soak in the beauty of summer with Yoga on the Lawn, right outside our studio at the Village of Cheshire. Surrounded by mountain air, green space, and community, these all-levels outdoor classes offer a chance to move, breathe, and reconnect beneath the open sky. Expect a groundin

Yoga with goats… it’s just as joyful and ridiculous as it sounds. In partnership with **Wilde Dairy Goats**, this feel-good experience invites you to stretch, laugh, and unwind alongside the sweetest, snuggliest little socialites. Expect giggles, goat cuddles, and a beginner-frie

Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30-11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga sessi

Blue Ridge Dirt Skrrts Blue Ridge Dirt Skrrts is Women's non-profit offering no-drop rides for all abilities from beginner to expert. Every second Saturday of the month, we explore the mountain bike trails of Western North Carolina. Post-ride we will meet to continue the fun and

On the second Saturday of every month, Riverview Station features several special events where you can see artists in action. Visit today to see a lot of working artists in their studios!

A park ranger walks you through the Leave No Trace principles at Chimney Rock, good grounding before any hike.

Master woodworkers and the Carolina Woodturners run live demos all day at the Folk Art Center.

Learn to grow your own delicious mushrooms at home for your gardening style and goals.

Join Joni Marie Lawler for this mixed media exploration. At the heart of this class lies a simple truth: creativity is a form of renewal in returning to ourselves, of celebrating the beauty that surrounds us, and of offering comfort to those who seek it. Through mixed media, flow

Tanger Outlets Asheville invites shoppers to kick off the school season with its Back-to-School Bash event on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 12 - 3 p.m. Families can look forward to an array of free activities near Nike including bounce houses, face painting, crafts for gold members and m

Closet Therapy helps women choose themselves, release what no longer fits, and reset their routines with clarity, ease, and confidence.

The 30,000-strong Sourwood Festival takes over historic Black Mountain with makers, food and music, right at home.

Visitors are invited to print their own keepsakes with Jessica on her vintage letterpress presses, each printed on sheets of handmade paper. Jessica White grew up in Taiwan and spent her childhood transported by storybooks and fairytales. Following a career in academics as the Pr

Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome \(children must be accompanied by an adult\).

A guided tie-dye class at Pisgah Brewing where the whole point is letting the color run wild.

A truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the

Mark Bettis Gallery is pleased to announce an art show featuring new works by mixed-media artist Nabil El Jaouhari beginning August 8th, 2026 at Bettis’ River Arts District Asheville gallery. Showcasing a vibrant evolution to the artists signature style. In Carbon/Chroma, El Jaou

Sequoia Rose seamlessly blends traditional roots with contemporary flair to deliver a truly unique musical experience. Sequoia Rose combines soulful vocals, intricate instrumentals, and dynamic arrangements to create a distinctive sound that fuses traditional bluegrass with eleme

The event is held on August 09, 2026 at Old Fort Yoga in Old Fort, NC.The cost is 0.00 - 25.00

Tools for Nourishing the Physical and Energetic Body-- This workshop will incorporate mantra, breathwork and facilitated movement to focus on areas of tension common in bodyworkers, therapists and caretakers. We\\'ll connect as a community in open discussion on ways we can hold e

Live Music Wave - Trey Crispin and Nata Das Sunday, August 9th, 2026 Live Musicians: Trey Crispin and Friends Supporting Facilitator: Jeannie Adair

Take time away in nature to breathe deep, relax, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our lovely Blue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy a 2-mile round trip hike along an easy/moderate trail to a mountaintop with stunning views. Once there, we’ll share an hour of yoga for all levels at the

A park ranger tells the story of how Chimney Rock came to be, history and big views in one walk.

Day two of Sourwood spreads across Town Square with free artisan booths, live music and local food.

Join us on our shaded outdoor patio for our next Sunday Social! **On August 9th, we’re serving up a traditional Spanish Seafood Paella. Enjoy a bountiful selection of fresh Shrimp, Middleneck Clams, and Maine Mussels.** Our chefs will be filling tables with tapas, including items

Join Michelle Befus and Jennifer Weston, her longtime retreat collaborator from Seattle, for a nourishing summer afternoon designed to help you slow down, reset, and replenish. This special mini retreat will offer participants a peaceful and supportive space to relax their bodies

Join Molly in making thoughtful altars that can be used as personal sacred spaces. Collect special objects, photos of loved ones, notes containing dreams for a better future, and offerings to beneficial spirits. Bring them to class and we'll design a composition in clay to contai

Come learn the art of wire wrapping. In this beginner class you will learn 3 simple designs using only one wire for each. We will go over basic wire and tool knowledge, then I will walk you thru each step of creating your own pieces. You will each leave with multiple pieces of we

Peggy “Blues Chanteuse” Ratusz, has won best in Blues awards for the past 17 years as well as best vocalist and most notable local musician who gives back to the community. A three-time semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, TN for the past 36 years,

Join us for our inaugural community send-off for Black Students headed off to college. Whether you are from Buncome county or Cherokee County…you should be there! A number of partners from around the region will provide love, support, giveaways, and a proper celebration themed in

Enter the Garden is the nations largest theatrical pole dance show. After a 2 year break due to Helene we are back with an all new show. Enter the Garden:The Awakening is a show about rebuilding after great loss and tells the story through 3 Acts with 20 different performances by

A rooftop market spotlighting local talent, browsing and drinks with a view for a few hours.

Ticket includes a drink, 12x12 pre-stenciled canvas, brief 10 min painting class, and a $23 Astria Farm goodie bag.

TICKETS Presented in partnership with Rosette Chamber Concerts New Amsterdam String Band unites virtuosity, fiddling, and improvisation. Founded while still students at The Juilliard School, NASB finds its roots in historic string playing combined with New York City energy. The e

The event is held on August 09, 2026 at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville in Asheville, NC.

The Asheville Jazz Orchestra brings a full big band to White Horse, swing era through the present, right in town.

Join the fearless crew of the USS Inspiration once again on an uncharted journey through space! This is an improvised play in the style of Star Trek: The Next Generation. That's right. A full length episode of Star Trek but all made up on the spot. Our captain and crew are set, b

This monthly event explores Nada Yoga, the Yoga of sound. As Irena Sterna puts it, “Nada Yoga, translated as "Unity through Sound," is not just a practice but a journey into inner harmony, where sound serves as a bridge to spiritual consciousness.” Nada Yoga is based on the ancie

A secret film with no hints, no spoilers and no rules, screened at the pizza company by Orbit DVD.

For more than four decades Steve LaSpina has been the ground other musicians stood on. His bass held the floor for Jim Hall, Stan Getz, Benny Carter, and Phil Woods, the kind of company that quietly turns a sideman into an institution. The word "new" in this ensemble's name is, t

Smash Bros on the big screen in the boxcar lounge, a low-key game night anyone can drop into.

A women artists showcase at French Broad Brewing, new work up alongside a pint.

The Sound Room's summer showcase puts a curated lineup of standout student musicians on the Highland stage.

Brian Dooley and Mooncoin play Celtic music at White Horse, a warm room close to home.

Every atom in your body was forged in the belly of a dying star. The calcium in your bones, the iron in your blood, the carbon threading through every strand of your DNA - all of it cooked at temperatures beyond human language, scattered across the void, and reassembled over bill

A clean database creates better opportunities.

Meet Western North Carolina’s aerial acrobats and uncover the secrets behind their remarkable lives in the sky.

A free bluegrass open jam on the Taproom Stage, players welcome and drinks close at hand.

Untutored sessions with live model, undraped. All mediums allowed. Please use non-odor solvents if using oil mediums. The short/medium sessions will begin with ten 1-minute short poses for a quick warm-up, then 10, 15, and 20-minute poses for the remainder of the 2 hr. session. P

Join us for the Have A Heart Film Premiere-an inspiring night filled with stories that warm your soul!

A hands-on cocktail class at Oak and Grist with a new drink and topic each month, minutes from home.

The Tourists take on the Rome Emperors at McCormick Field, a proper night at the ballpark.

This is your invitation to join the Moon Circle at West Asheville Yoga. Facilitated by Sierra Hollister, author of Moon Path Yoga, these circles are held at each new moon and full moon and are open to all who wish to join. Just as the moon influences the waters of the world, so t

Abe Reid keeps the Piedmont roots tradition alive, an easy close-to-home set in Black Mountain.

Asheville Pickleball Association is taking over the Harrah's Cherokee Center AVL with 4 days of clinics, open play, and tournaments.

A two-session class on gardening with the ecosystem in mind, taught hands-on at the Arboretum.

Slip into a place where time softens and busy minds can exhale.Choose from a marvel of pencils, markers, and enchanting coloring pages & coloring books, then let your hands make the magic: no pressure, no deadlines, just the quiet rhythm of color on paper.This is a soft landing f

Press leaves, grasses and organic textures into nature prints on a gel plate, a calm process-driven workshop.

A nontechnical founder walks through what she built in six weeks with AI, from idea to a five-client pilot, over a beer.

- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEDERIAN BLANEDerian Blane is a dynamic singer/songwriter known for their genre-blending songwriting that bends boundaries. They are funky, rustic, and soulful with a voice and lyrics that resonate deeply. Derian’s acoustic sets are

On The Patio Danny Iannucci & Friends are back for a Spring & Summer series of delightful jazz, delicious drink specials and your go-to mid-week wind down. Join us from 6-8p April-August to enjoy the fabulous jazz trio & 1/2 Off Wine, $10 Specialty Martinis, and $4 Select Craft D

Pedal steel player Matt Smith curates a rotating cast of standout musicians for his weekly showcase at Highland.

THE LEGEND-ARY OPEN MIC IS BACK! We know you’ve been waiting while we were away butwe are back in the saddle soon and we are thrilled to announce that our award-winning Open Mic returns on Wednesday, April 22nd! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a rising star, or just love supportin

Eulogy Presents: Frozen Soul w/ Bodybox, Maul & Eternal Wed, August 12th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM **Frozen Soul** A chilling wind pours through land once again. “We tried to do something that touches on the classics of old school dea

Unwind in a softly lit, tranquil space with a soothing blend of Candlelit Yin Yoga and a Gong Bath. The class begins with Yin postures-long-held, passive shapes that help release tension, improve flexibility, and settle the nervous system. Then transition into deep rest, surround

A full Nirvana tribute with Dead Original opening, loud fun for anyone who grew up on the '90s.

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night every Wednesday. Dance Lessons 8:30-9 PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. Open dance is from 9 pm-midnight. $10 cover

Over 300 quilts on display with $13,000 in prizes and 25-plus vendors, a serious show of craft at the Ag Center.

Start your night with some bubbly for National Prosecco Day!

A four-hour deep dive into how the Blue Ridge mountains were made, taught by a geologist at the Arboretum.

Spirit of Craft: A Weekly Poetry Workshop Thursdays: 1:30-3:15pm, Quietude (sessions are free, no registration required, drop-in's welcome)

Learn to burn images into wood with a pyrography teacher, open to adults and kids 12 and up.

Discover the hidden world of fungi, from forest ecosystems to human culture, through stunning photography and local mushroom species.

Book Talk: I Have This Thing for Flowers with Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn in conversation with Tess Fontaine Thursday, August 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm REGISTER HERE A story of love, marriage, and flowers from beloved writer and gardening enthusiast Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn. Six months before he

Futbol828 is at The Mule Every Thursday! We’re thrilled to welcome our friends from Futbol828 to The Mule for pop-up Futbol events! Each Thursday, you can expect to gather with friends and participate in soccer-related games and activities, all leading up to the launch of a 4 v.

Join us in person for AIA WNC’s Community Mixer Series - A Living Archive, where stories and connections come alive!

Kevin Dunn discusses Belfast punk, The Troubles in Northern Ireland, and Stiff Little Fingers' groundbreaking debut Inflammable Material, the focus of his new book in the 33 1/3 series.Stiff Little Fingers' Inflammable Material explores the band's complicated and controversial re

Come learn how to make your own organic soy candles- choose your scent and florals as well! One drink included in your ticket.

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, the ultimate stop for Nashville-style hot chicken and deliriously good Southern soul food located at 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd in Asheville, is bringing back Wings and Strings this spring and summer. Enjoy tunes from Hill Climbers on August 13, and note Win

Liberty Bicycles hosts a Thursday MTB ride at 6:30 PM! Location and difficulty vary weekly and will be posted on their Instagram page . Contact the shop for more details!

Join us AGAIN for another FABULOUS Disco Garden Party celebrating LGBTQIA community and professionals in the Asheville area

Pelvic Floor & Core Class with Jaime Haines In collaboration with Elemental Pilates Studio Join us for a gentle and empowering Pilates mat class designed to help you reconnect with your core, strengthen your pelvic floor, and move with greater confidence and ease. This class is o

The Shady Grove String Band plays a free set on the Taproom Stage right in Black Mountain.

Hot club jazz

Tai Chi & Chi Kung Instruction - all levels welcome Wear loose fitting clothing and flat soled shoes

Nerd Nite is Asheville's best opportunity to Drink & Learn Things! 2nd Tuesday of every month at The RAD BrewCo!

Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Kate Sanders (keyboard), Luis deLeon (percussion, harmonica) Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Eulogy Presents: Suns of Stars w/ Redbud Thurs, August 13th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Suns of Stars** Since bursting onto the local jamgrass scene in late 2023, Suns of Stars has quickly built a dedicated following across the Southe

Naomi Hope creates music for old souls and open hearts. Blending indie folk, Americana, and country influences, her songs are filled with vivid storytelling, warm acoustic textures, and melodies that feel both familiar and new. Every performance is an invitation to slow down, lis

A walking exploration of butterflies, including how to use field guides and what characteristics to look for to ID

A walking lesson on spotting and naming butterflies across the Arboretum grounds.

🍑 Dairy and vegan Southern Comfort (peach bourbon) Ice Cream, one of our favorite late-summer flavors, is coming back to The Hop 🍑 📅 Friday, August 14 📍 All locations of The Hop ⏳ Available while supplies last We start with local peaches grown by our friends at Lee's One Fortune

Early Bird Tickets Available through June 30th! This year’s theme, Facilitating Regulation: The Role of Clinical Herbalism in Autoimmunity & Chronic Conditions, explores how herbalists can support resilience and restoration through both contemporary clinical insight and tradition

Mosaic Mirror Workshop with Linda Panulla Friday, August 14 | 12 - 4pm REGISTER HERE All levels welcome! Learn basic mosaic techniques and create a piece of art to embellish your home. Instructor will provide 12″ substrate with an 8″ mirror. Students will decorate the 2″ border w

Join our volunteer educator for this week’s Slow Art Friday and experience how close looking can foster relaxation and connection. RESERVE TICKETS NOW

Staff naturalists lead a trail walk hunting for the strange world of parasites in the woods.

Naturalist Walk and Talk - Galls with Shane Myers Friday, August 14 | 1 - 3pm BRN - Elective REGISTER HERE Walk around the Arboretum with our staff naturalists and talk about what we see around us. We might see plants and animals, and evidence of them going about their lives in o

Have you ever noticed how much of life revolves around containers? We put flowers in vases, memories in photographs, keepsakes in boxes, and ourselves in houses that become homes. These objects help us organize our physical world, but they also reflect something deeper: the ways

My Generation is a musical celebration of the songs that defined a generation. Bringing together three of Western North Carolina’s premier cover bands-Soul Blue, Vintage Vinyl, and Fringe Revival-this collaborative concert revisits the unforgettable sounds of the 1960s and 1970s,

A pun-filled, fun-filled benefit featuring a pickleball tournament, family-friendly table activities, fermentation education to help attendees preserve abundant summer CSA and home garden harvests, and food trucks: all to celebrate local food and raise money for WNC Food Coalitio

The Nature Center stays open after dark and the bears get treats while grown-ups sip local beer.

Live music in Old Fort with a beginner two-step and line-dance lesson before the floor opens up.

A riverfront block party down at Amboy with music and neighbors filling the park.

A tour of a Black Mountain flower farm that ends with you cutting your own bouquet to take home.

Lets come up to the mountains and train with the Asheville Bujinkan Dojo for Sanrin Kai

Jazz. Dance. Cocktails Featuring Artists Alla & Andrey. Dress to impress and enjoy an evening of worldly jazz music. Free to attend.

Biltmore Park’s favorite band, Mission Accomplished, returns this August for the final Concerts in the Park of 2026. This group of local legends always gets the crowd moving with their energetic classic rock covers, and this year promises another rousing, can’t-miss performance.

The event is held on August 14, 2026 at McCormick Field in Asheville, NC.The cost is 61.57

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We're hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room - from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. Abo

**Savoy Style Lindy Hop Swing Dance** Step onto the dance floor and experience the joy, energy, and creativity of authentic Savoy Style Lindy Hop! Originating in the ballrooms of Harlem during the Swing Era, Lindy Hop is a fun and social partner dance danced to jazz and big band

Forget the polished, predictable stage-Friday nights at Afterglow are for the raw, unfiltered energy of our Live Music Nights. Fuel up with a drink and get lost in the grit and soul of the performance as Eli Kahn takes over the space to redefine the sound of The Radical. @elikahn

Join us on Friday, August 14, at 7pm, for an intimate studio concert in The Resonating Room, as acclaimed musical artists Chinobay, Scott Sheerin, and River Guerguerian come together to create their first live-recorded album as "The Forest Dwellers." This newly formed global musi

Voted WNC’s \#1 All-Round favorite Band! We deliver the BEST tributes to your timeless 80’s favorites

The event is held on August 14, 2026 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC.

Bio Chalwa is an Original High Country, Mountain Reggae band from Asheville, NC. This all-star line up of local musicians brings the sounds of Jamaica to the mountains of Western North Carolina. Presented by NewRootz Studio - Jay Ferris Weekend Live Music Highland Brewing’s weeke

Eulogy Presents: SAD GIRLS CLUB- The heartbreak pop dance party Sat, August 14th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7:30PM || Show 8PM **SAD GIRLS CLUB- The heartbreak pop dance party** A night dedicated to all of your favorite sad girl anthems, Sad Girls Clu

Leah Slaughter is a singer/songwriter from Shelby, a small town in rural Alabama. Leah’s folky blues voice and quick wit on stage guarantee a great show and a fun time. Her set is a well balanced mix of clever, relatable original music and classic covers from epic artists like Jo

It’s happening. Forty years in, and I feel this new decade approaching like a great tide - the kind that pulls you forward, not under. I’ve lived a charmed life, full of family and friends who became family along the way, and there’s more gratitude in me than I know how to hold o

Join us as we welcome Kristin Kobes Du Mez Saturday evening, August 15th at 7:30pm in Anderson Auditorium. Learn more about Women’s Connection Conference on the Women’s Connection page on our website.

An award-winning guided climb up Walker's Knob along the Swannanoa Valley rim.

Hickory Nut Gorge and Chimney Rock are home to many species of fabulous fungi. Whether you’re a mycology expert or a casual observer of these mysterious mushrooms, there’s a lot to learn on this guided hike with a naturalist as you investigate some terrific toadstools! Cost: Incl

Teaching transformative one-on-one yoga sessions requires not only skill, but a grounded understanding of how to guide a student through a clear, supportive journey. In this immersive one-day training, you’ll learn how to assess students’ needs, structure sessions with confidence

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’

Forest Bathing Retreat: CommuniTEA Amongst the Trees with Asheville Wellness Tours Saturday, August 15 | 10am - 1pm REGISTER HERE Loneliness is an epidemic according to a recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General. However, we have a wondrous and simple solution: nature connection

Handmade local goods fill the Grey Eagle for its summer craft market.

Addison Farms Vineyard will be Stop #12 on this beloved self-guided community event. Throughout the weekend, guests can meet five local artists while enjoying estate-grown wines, live music, and seasonal food celebrating Western North Carolina. On Saturday, Chef Brooke Adams of F

A slow, guided forest-bathing walk through the Arboretum woods.

Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You'll solder, set, stamp, and polish your charm. Leave with your finished piece! \*Brass Charm, Sterling Silver Chain/Jump Ring/Setting included \*\*Silver charm

Identify a conversation that matters. Notice what gets in the way. Practice ways to make more honest conversation possible.

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Local plant growers and makers set up a free pop-up market with drinks in the garden.

Two Black Mountain neighbors are teaming up to celebrate the puppies! Join The Hop Ice Cream Black Mountain and Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique for the next event in our Doggie Ice Cream Social Series! 📅 Saturday, August 15 | 12-2pm 📍 Courtyard between The Hop & Bone-A-Fide | Cherry St,

Ink Drawing for Beginners: Fungi with Dayna Walton Saturday, August 15 | 12 - 4pm REGISTER HERE Join Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade for a drawing workshop to dive into drawing fungi with pen and ink. We will cover some foundational techniques using both a brush pen and fine ti

Vintage Market at The Mule Saturday afternoon with a live house DJ, drink specials and loads of local vintage vendors? Yes please. Throwin’ down from 12-6p. Free to Attend. Giveaways Sprinkled Throughout! *This market is scheduled to take place outdoors

Introduction to Appalachian Ecology with Dan Lazar Saturday, August 15 | 1 - 3pm BRN - Core | BREG - Core REGISTER HERE From the flood plain of the French Broad River to the summit of Mount Mitchel, we will explore the diverse ecological communities that make up the Blue Ridge Bi

Ayurveda & Yoga have long been considered sister sciences, but how do combine the power of each to support our personal life cycle? This four-part series will give you the tools from both practices to support you physically, mentally, and subtly. Ayurvedically, we will give you t

Turn your words into images with Lisa Underwood. This workshop explores the use various typography fonts and your own distinct handwriting to create images. The images are formed by combining and overlapping words; using pencils, markers and printed letters. The process of creati

Do you… • Feel wrist pain in Downward-Facing Dog or Plank? • Work a job that strains your wrists and hands (server, computer work, massage therapist)? • Feel the beginning of arthritis in your hands? • Want to gain more flexibility in your hands, wrists, shoulders, and neck? **Ha

Rooted in the deep traditions of organ-driven jazz, funk, and soul, the Brian Felix Organ Trio blends reggae, samba, surf rock, gospel, and ambient soundscapes into a unified and forward-looking musical vision. Known for its telepathic interplay, deep grooves, and daring spontane

Pull up, kick back, and play on.⁠⁠ Our Upper Lobby is the ultimate hangout spot - packed with comfy seating, board games, and good energy. Order your favorite drink from Bar Moxy, grab your crew, and settle in for a little friendly competition (or some serious lounging). Whether

Breakfast for Dinner BioA collective of seasoned musicians reimagining iconic songs with a fresh blend of indi-soul and pop. Fronted by the dynamic vocals of Elise Eden, alongside Tom Leiner (guitar/vocals), Rob Geisler (bass), George Scott (keys), and Mike Berlin (drums). Known

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project. No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn! Please note this is not a class -- we

- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Sebastien Bordeaux Emerging working American roots musician. Sebastien Bordeaux plays traditional country, cajun, blues, swing, jazz, latin, hillbilly bop, rockabilly, surf, honky-tonk, manouche and Americana. He has mentored and

Bio Worm Trip is an instrumental post-metal group regurgitated from the bowels of the ancient Shai-Hulud and thrust into the Asheville microcosm in 2025. Featuring Zak Nienstedt (guitar 1), Alex Illuzi (drums), Derek Patton (bass), and Peter Landis (guitar 2), Worm Trip revels in

A free outdoor Steely Dan tribute on the Black Mountain stage.

A big all-ages outdoor show from pop headliner Dominic Fike at Asheville Yards.

Eulogy Presents: Shortest Straw (Metallica Tribute) + Piece of Time (Iron Maiden Tribute) Sat, August 15th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM Presented by Eulogy. This is an 18+ event

Asheville’s Favorite Monthly Burlesque & Variety Show at The Mule We’re proud to be the home for Miss Vee’s Freakshow. Prepare to be dazzled with an array of amazing local performers! Tickets are $25-$33 Tickets Coming Soon!

Key Found is a Boston-based indie rock band formed in 2023 at the Berklee College of Music. No Cover Farm Burger available for delivery

Two Nashville-based jam projects featuring the same core members, delivering a full night of original improvisation and high-energy Grateful Dead Jam Bands. OmCat is the premier up and coming jam band in Nashville, TN. Since their inception in Spring of 2024, they've been best kn

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Crate-diggers descend for the seventh annual all-vinyl record fair downtown.

Are you up for the challenge? The final event of the Lake Lure Olympiad takes place right here in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. Run or jog up the 3.2-mile park road and be rewarded with a stunning view of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge foothills. More information and reg

**Would you like to meet some nice Atheists?** We hope you come chat with us this coming **Sunday morning** or some time soon. Currently **we meet once a month**, from **10am-noon**. **If you like, sign up in Meetup to receive emailed notices about our activities**. That website

Join us on National Rum Day on August 16th!

Craft goods and cold beer for a back-to-school afternoon market at Highland.

Deaf Community Meetup at The Hop & Pop 🤟 📅 Sunday, August 16 | 12-2pm 📍 The Hop Ice Cream & Pop Bubble Tea 640 Merrimon Ave Join us for a relaxed, inclusive Deaf Community Meetup at The Hop! This gathering is a space for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, families, and allies

\-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 performe

Local makers of oddities and occult crafts gather for a market in West Asheville.

Work one-on-one with an instructor to fuse your own glass piece in Old Fort.

Join us for a live performance by local pianist Willie Sime. Willie Sime is a North Carolina Native who began playing the piano from a very young age. He was heavily influenced by his father who was a jazz pianist and shared the stage with jazz and rock legends such as; Miles Dav

The event is held on August 16, 2026 at McCormick Field in Asheville, NC.The cost is 61.57

What is the meaning of life? Is this all a dream? If there is a God, why is there suffering in the world? What happens when we die? Advaita Vedanta, or nonduality, can answer these questions and more. How do we practice it? By foraging! Foraging means taking life as it comes. It

Discover the art of wire wrapping in this beginner class with Rebecca King! You’ll learn the essential techniques to transform wire and stones into a beautiful, handcrafted pendant. Rebecca will cover basic tools and types of wire types of wire and walk you through creating a pen

West African rhythms from Chinobay and Jordan close out a Black Mountain evening.

Down home roots with a modern edge. Lead vocalist/guitarist and songwriter, Dave Dribbon started the band in 2015. Kimberly Tzakos is also on lead vocals, adding beautiful tone, range and soul to the mix. The songs are Indie/Americana/Rock/Soul. Strong gritty vocals with rich har

BIO: Guitarist Eli Kahn is a performer, composer, & improviser from South Bend, IN, now living in Asheville, NC. After graduating from Indiana University of South Bend in 2010 with degrees in both classical guitar performance & music theory, he transitioned into jazz/fusion & imp

Organization: EWD-CONTINUING EDUCATION FREE Concert!! According to the Mountain Express, The Free Flow band members are the Guardians of Funk, an irresistible dance party that draws fans from across generations and social groups and if you ask their fans they will tell you Free F

Eulogy & Grayson Manning present: SOUNDCHECK Art Market Enjoy 15+ local makers within the venue while enjoying a special drink menu and tunes by DJ Free Parking. Free to attend Presented by Eulogy. All Ages

A master djembe player from Ivory Coast leads a West African dance party.

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country The Big Dogs of the Asheville Comedy Scene are taking over RAD Brewing this Sunday night for a Big Comedy Show. If you can hang with the big dogs then get your tickets now! If not then stay on the porch

All Ages Standing Room Only Spiro Nicolopoulos Funk Apocalypse! "Spiro Nicolopoulos Funk Apocalypse" \(SNFA\) - welcomes music lovers to enjoy soulful vibes with funky jams taken to new sonic spaces fusing musical places for modern and tailored tastes. Featuring a local ensemble

Nothing here is written down. No setlist waits on the floor, no arrangement has been agreed to in advance, no one yet knows what the first note will be or where it leads. Isaac Hadden, Joe Enright, and Quinn Sternberg walk on with empty hands and build the entire night out of the

A certified Conscious Discipline facilitator will teach about this impactful approach to supporting young children.

Casual Super Smash Bros on the big screen in the brewery's old boxcar lounge.

A library sewing series taught in partnership with a local fashion house.

A screening of the Krishna Das documentary followed by a talk with its director.

A homegrown round of songwriters trading songs on the White Horse stage.

Warning. This show may transform you. Somewhere between laughter, freedom and fear is Red Bastard. Experience the madness as this critically acclaimed COMEDY MONSTER unleashes an absurd “school of life” where “something interesting must happen every 10 seconds.” Anything can happ

It's National Pinot Noir Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!

Meetings are virtual. Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting details and materials

The first look at short films made in a single 48-hour sprint by local crews.

Bluegrass on the lawn of a historic house for the museum's summer concert series.

An open poetry night at the distillery where anyone can read a few or just listen.

The Tourists take on the Brooklyn Cyclones under the lights at historic McCormick Field.

A psycho-sexual fever dream What do Dad, The Government and God have in common? And why does that make you so horny? Join our Bouffons as they suck the oozing tit of tyranny, and secrete the glory drunk goo of fascism. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at **https://buytickets.

Dark City Blues Jam The Black Mountain Blues Society and White Horse Black Mountain present the Dark City Blues Jam, a twice-monthly celebration of blues, soul, grit, and community. We invite musicians and music lovers alike to experience the raw energy of live blues in the heart

A guided lesson on shooting Chimney Rock's scenery with just your phone.

Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30-11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and conn

A 30-minute guided session flameworking your own glass keepsake.

Intermediate (& adventurous beginners) class with Heidi Drost. In this hands-on class you’ll explore the magic of gel plate printing using color, texture, and simple tools. Beginner friendly; intermediate recommended. Layer, press, and peel back beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints yo

A local author launches her cookbook with a light buffet at The Mule.

A pedal-steel player curates a night of standout local musicians at the brewery meadow.

The Asheville Museum of History invites you to its first-ever AFTER HOURS Summer Concert Series, happening every third Tuesday of the summer months (June, July, and August) from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, with museum doors opening at 5:30 PM. Each AFTER HOURS concert will feature local m

A big band swings through hits of the jazz era at a White Horse showcase.

6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets

Eulogy Presents: Faetooth w/ Latter & Bosses Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Faetooth** Faetooth is a three-piece “fairy doom” band originating from Los Angeles. The group is composed of Ari May as guitarist and voc

Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins Every other Wednesday! - dance it out, sweat it out, forget about it. Feel-good grooves from Neptune Spins, no co-pay required. 9pm-1am

A four-hour deep dive into the region's insects with an Arboretum naturalist.

A face-to-face handcraft circle for knitters, stitchers and menders in Black Mountain.

The art museum stays open late with a DJ, tours and hands-on art making.

Third Thursdays are opportunities for artists to network, share ideas, and create together with extended gallery hours! Feel free to bring supplies and work on art among community. Resident artists and outside artists are all welcome. Event happens 5 pm-close, time depending on t

**Tired of being tired?** Same! We're bringing the girls back together with some of the region’s foremost experts in hormonal health, nutrition, and fitness to decrypt what’s making us all so exhausted. ​**Good Energy**, the next event in the **Desire Redefined** speaker series,

The event is held on August 20, 2026 at Old Fort Yoga in Old Fort, NC.The cost is 25.00

For our Decade of Discovery we’re rebooting our popular Science Pub- with a twist! Join AMOS and Dr. Ashby Gale from Charleston Fossil Adventures for a Carolina Fossil Night! Hear Dr. Ashby Gale of Charleston Fossil Adventures speak on his current research on marine vertebrates a

Limited seating. Reservation required. An Evening with poet Richard Chess and artist Tobi Kahn Join us for a rich interdisciplinary conversation featuring local, award-winning poet Rick Chess and New York based, abstract painter Tobi Kahn. This special event explores the deep cre

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, the ultimate stop for Nashville-style hot chicken and deliriously good Southern soul food located at 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd in Asheville, is bringing back Wings and Strings this spring and summer. Enjoy tunes from Tina & Her Pony on August 20, and note W

It’s official! The Asheville Balboa Community will be meeting on Third Thursdays at Cork and Keg Bar in Downtown Asheville! Drop in lesson from 7-7:30, DJ’d social dance/ guided practice from 7:30-9. In honor of our first 3rd Thursday, we’ll be offering a special pricing structur

A loud night of arena rock from Buckcherry at the Orange Peel.

An old-time contra dance with live fiddle and a free lesson to start you off.

True five-minute stories told live on the theme Schooled, no notes allowed, and it's free.

Elizabeth McCorvey session- Elizabeth plays the fiddle/violin, banjo, cello, and and also write and sings original americana/roots/”bluesgrass” music The Kat Williams Legacy Sessions is a monthly gathering rooted in music, connection, and community-a living continuation of Kat’s

Eulogy Presents: Harrison Boe x Eli Patterson X Sierra Carson Thurs, August 20th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Harrison Boe x Eli Patterson X Sierra Carson** **Harrison Boe** is an indie folk artist from Hickman, Nebraska. His influence

Larry Bitensky has spent decades honing his craft as a songwriter, composer, keyboardist, guitarist, singer and educator. An award-winning composer and master of songwriting, improvisation, and storytelling, Larry’s performances burst with humor and heart. His music effortlessly

Learn to keep a nature journal with Arboretum staff out among the plantings.

Intro gel plate class with Heidi Drost. No experience needed - just curiosity. In this welcoming, hands-on class, you’ll explore the magic of gel plate printing using color, texture, and simple tools. Layer, press, and peel back beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints you didn’t know you

A tapestry weaver demonstrates her loom work at the art museum.

This class delves a little deeper into plant reproduction, looking at the reproductive cycle of mosses, ferns, pines, and flowering plants.

A two-day music and arts festival spread across the Sierra Nevada brewery grounds.

Come check out the Brew Ridge Jam featuring Leftover Salmon w/ Empire Strikes Brass & Coyote Rodeo as part of the French Broad River Brewery Outdoor Concert Series. RAIN OR SHINE. ALL AGES. CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE. ADA SECTION AVAILABLE. Dont miss out on the free beer tasti

Join us for the Friday evening Body Resonance Butoh workshop at the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival!

Downtown After 5 is more than just a concert series-it's a community staple that celebrates the diversity and creativity of Asheville. Each event is free to the public, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and partners, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of between 5,000 to

A wildly theatrical gypsy-folk band named Asheville's favorite six years running.

Dear farmer, if you’re reading this you might be in dire need of a change… Join us on Friday, August 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 for our Stardew Valley Paint Night! Paint pottery perfect for any farmer, enjoy some themed treats, and spend the evening with other players! Drop everythin

Raining on Sunny Street is a new musical play recounting and reconciling with the events of Hurricane Helene.

Are you tantalized by different healing modalities? Do you thrive on community magic? Join us for an opportunity to give of your gifts along with a group to another, and then receive the menagerie offered you! Practice asking for what you want and need and trusting that the colle

Bio The brainchild of Asheville NC singer, musician, writer, promoter and longtime music biz vet Joe Medwick, FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON AND LOWELL is a heartfelt and loving tribute to Joe’s friends LEVON HELM, GARTH HUDSON and all of the past and present members of the legendary Rock

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We're hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room - from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and

The acclaimed roots trio The Wood Brothers plays the first of two nights at the Orange Peel.

Forget the polished, predictable stage-Friday nights at Afterglow are for the raw, unfiltered energy of our Live Music Nights. Fuel up with a drink and get lost in the grit and soul of the performance as Ty and the Crew takes over the space to redefine the sound of The Radical. T

Every Friday we’ll be having a cozy movie night in the gallery featuring some amazing foreign films curated by our very own film-buff Carlos Steward! The movie starts at 7PM sharp; B.Y.O. snacks/drink...

Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. The award-winning singer-songwriter moves with ease through her four-octave range as she plucks the instrument of the heart with tender fearlessne

Fetish Night & Play Party Doors at 8pm. Party 9p-2a $15 at the door

A rising bluegrass band led by fiddle prodigy Carson Peters, seated and all ages.

Eulogy Presents: Emo Night Brooklyn Fri, August 21st, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 8:30PM || Show 9PM **Emo Night Brooklyn** Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late night DJ based dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some

Soak in the beauty of summer with Yoga on the Lawn, right outside our studio at the Village of Cheshire. Surrounded by mountain air, green space, and community, these all-levels outdoor classes offer a chance to move, breathe, and reconnect beneath the open sky. Expect a groundin

Join us for an easy guided walk along the Green River to discover hidden fungi in the forest, with Olga Katić, owner of Mushroom Mountain.

Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spacio

A guided walk keyed to identifying the late-summer wildflowers around the Arboretum.

A free daytime barn dance at the farm with Texas-Cajun swing from the Laughing Lizards.

In this class we’ll focus on the various species found here, their specialized habitats and life cycles, and threats to their existence.

Get ready to celebrate our third homebuyer!

Create your own mixed media art piece with Julia Briggs. Julia will demonstrate how to use ink and block printing mixed with the warm texture of embroidery stitches and fabric to create a diverse art piece. Julia Briggs is a multi-media, poly-lingual visual artist. She teaches ar

The Hazy Hideaway is a two-day music & arts festival at Sierra Nevada’s Mills River Brewery with live music, art, food and our select brews.

An all-ages improv comedy show at the ice cream shop.

Summer Cycle 2026 - AoB More details to come for 2026 event.

Montreat College Men's Soccer vs Asheville F.C. - Scrimmage

Break the routine and descend into Afterglow, the pulse of The Radical, where our Saturday Night DJs dismantle the status quo one track at a time. Grab a stiff drink, lean into the chaos, and let DJ Neon Samurai command the room with a sonic takeover you won't find anywhere else.

As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, you are invited to a special fundraising event for the Center for Spiritual Wisdom with David LaMotte at Brevard College, where music and meaning will come together in an intimate setting. David is an acclaimed songwriter, speaker and

Pleasure Chest is a band that plays Blues, Soul and Rock and Roll from Asheville, North Carolina. Weekend Live Music Highland Brewing’s weekend live music series showcases incredible local talent, regional acts and national touring bands from across the East Coast and beyond. Fre

The event is held on August 22, 2026 at AyurPrana Listening Room in Asheville, NC.The cost is 21.49 - 27.01

The lights get lower. The records get louder. The cocktails get stronger. A night dedicated to disco, boogie, soul, house and dance floor classics from every corner of the globe. No velvet rope. No VIP section. Just good people and great records. Saturday • 8PM - Late 📍 Side B Ba

The sixtieth season of open-air mountain music and dancing in Pack Square, so bring a chair.

Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv-full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion!

The Unexpected Pleasures RHPS Troupe Comes to The Mule! Let’s do the Time Warp again! Join us for a wild night as The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company present a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadowcast performance by Unexpected Pleasures RHPS Troupe! S

A ranger-led hike on the falls trail after dark to meet the animals that come out at night.

An early-morning bird walk through farm and forest with a veteran guide.

Breath and sound are two of the most basic, yet most powerful ways to connect with the depths of who we are. This integrated breathwork and sound bath experience is designed to bring about deep peace and powerful revelations. \\n

Join us for a relaxing session of mindful art-making. We blend the 7 essential principles of mindfulness with intuitive art practices, using drawing and watercolors as tools for relaxation. You’ll be guided through a series of creative mark-making exercises and grounding techniqu

A peachy celebration launching New Belgium's Peach Bellini lager with Devil's Foot.

A whole afternoon built around Western North Carolina's beloved summer tomato.

Come learn the art of wire wrapping. In this beginner class you will learn 3 simple designs using only one wire for each. We will go over basic wire and tool knowledge, then I will walk you thru each step of creating your own pieces. You will each leave with multiple pieces of we

Bio Meschiya Lake & The Mood Swingers bring a sound rooted in vintage jazz, swing, and blues, with a voice that feels like it’s been living in these songs for decades. It’s lively, a little sultry, and built for a room that knows how to have a good time. Expect toe-tapping rhythm

Outdoor music under the distillery's covered patio in partnership with LEAF Global Arts.

A snack, a stroll and a look at Wilma Dykeman's book on the French Broad in the botanical garden.

written and performedby Alex McDonald Villarreal What defines you when the world goes quiet? Born from our own 369 series, Alex Villarreal's autobiographical one-man show explores universal themes, relatable experiences, and thought-provoking stories. It tears open our preconceiv

A rooftop market spotlighting local makers with a view over the city.

ALL AGES - LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SHOW: 5:30PM Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38223914 Appalachian honky tonk, bluegrass and backwoods blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Oliver Sayani paints raw pictures with original songs, in

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are sending off AVL favorite Worth Osborne to bigger and better things! Worth Osborne is a comedian based in Asheville by way of Philadelphia. Worth was told that headliners n

Yumiko Yoshioka presents her acclaimed solo "100 Light Years of Solitude" at the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival!

Andy and Zack Page have been finishing each other's musical sentences since before either could drive. Born four minutes apart and raised in a house where blues records, old-time singing, and hard rock all shared the same air, the twins grew into a guitar and a bass that move lik

A guided open studio where you bring your own project and an instructor helps you push it further.

Casual Super Smash Bros on the big screen in a converted boxcar lounge, easy fun on a Monday afternoon.

A fall clothing swap at a taproom, so you can hunt for something new to you without spending a dime on it.

A right-in-town social night of shag and slide dancing with room to just watch and clap along.

Untutored sessions with live model, undraped. All mediums allowed. Please use non-odor solvents if using oil mediums. The short/medium sessions will begin with ten 1-minute short poses for a quick warm-up, then 10, 15, and 20-minute poses for the remainder of the 2 hr. session. P

Join ForestHer NC for an exclusive, interactive webinar featuring a guest project designer from Adventure Scientists

Learn how to turn what you already grow and make into a scalable, income-generating side business with practical tools and guidance

Join local & regional leaders to discover new ideas, hear updates & discuss next steps to benefit the 29-county Blue Ridge Rising region.

**We had so much fun the first time, we can’t wait to pass the painting again!** Everyone begins with their own canvas and paints for 10 minutes. When the timer rings, we pass our paintings one seat to the right and continue painting on our neighbor’s piece. Ten minutes later…din

Pedal steel player Matt Smith curates standout songwriters on the brewery meadow, a relaxed early-evening set.

A short chamber concert of emerging North Carolina musicians set right inside the art museum galleries.

A five-piece digging into Grateful Dead and the wider jam-band songbook on a Tuesday night.

A jazz trio playing close to home in Black Mountain, no drive required.

Thirty minutes one-on-one with a flameworker to shape your own glass keepsake, right in Black Mountain.

Golden-hour sipping and strolling through the brewery gardens with live music playing.

On The Patio Danny Iannucci & Friends are back for a Spring & Summer series of delightful jazz, delicious drink specials and your go-to mid-week wind down. Join us from 6-8p April-August to enjoy the fabulous jazz trio & 1/2 Off Wine, $10 Specialty Martinis, and $4 Select Craft D

Writer Gabriel San Román joins us for a virtual conversation on his new book\, Days of Dissent\, about the strikes and forgotten martyrs of the labor movement. In Days of Dissent: Revolts\, Strikes\, and Rebel Histories\, Gabriel brims with defiance recounting the rebellious hist

A free rock show from Jason Curtis and the Blacksheep at a longtime Asheville music hall.

A curated reel of the strangest thrift-store VHS tapes anyone has unearthed, a genuinely weird night out.

A two-hour Arboretum workshop about making art for expression rather than skill, no experience needed.

A quick fifty-minute lesson shaping soft glass into a tiny sculpture you get to take home.

A short-notice improv troupe making it up on the spot in Black Mountain.

Mountain Xpress throws its Best of WNC party on the meadow with music, food trucks and open-to-all-ages fun.

A live-band contra dance in Swannanoa with a free lesson first, so total beginners can jump right in.

It's National Red Wine Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!

Torch your own mini glass snack food in under an hour with an instructor guiding every step.

Just as the moon influences the waters of the world, so too are we influenced. The moon invites us to return to our true nature.

Violinist and singer Emanuel Wynter blends classical training with songwriting on the Highland meadow.

Gregory Alan Isakov, one of the biggest names in indie folk, playing the intimate Hellbender room.

An improv troupe dubs an invented sci-fi movie live over the pizza and beer, a very silly good time.

A free string-band pickers set on the Black Mountain taproom stage, no ticket and no drive.

A drop-in art studio open to ages one to a hundred, so you can make something together at your own pace.

A small community market of WNC artisans and makers in a downtown courtyard.

This 4 hour workshop will introduce the basics of hand papermaking along with a guided tour of the Exhibition. Participants will learn to make several sheets of handmade paper that they can add botanicals to or embellish with pigmented pulps. We will conclude with pressing the ha

Peri Social House throws a fairy-themed second-anniversary bash with activities all afternoon, costumes encouraged.

The Log Noggins are a 3-piece progressive southern rock band based in Asheville, NC. Embedded in their southern roots are strains of fusion, blues, progressive rock, and much more.

A free afternoon of summer cocktail sampling and a mixology lesson in the distillery garden.

As part of our 2-Year Anniversary Celebration - we are excited to partner with Corona Art for an Experimental Monotypes Workshop. Class Time : 4-5:30pm Sign up Here #block-5a2fd7183e6301fed9f2 { } #block-5a2fd7183e6301fed9f2 .sqs-html-content { } #block-5a2fd7183e6301fed9f2 { mix

A nine-piece ska band bringing six decades of horn-driven dance music to the brewery.

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show!

The hometown premiere of a first feature film from a local director at the Wortham Center.

Come One, Come All, Come Witness if Live Music and Standup Comedy Had a Baby! Squeeze Box Comedy Jam spotlights local and regional comedians while an instrumental space funk band known as Quasi Quasar supplies the good vibes! Brace yourself for an out of this world experience as

**Eulogy Presents: DARK FREAKQUENCIES - A Gothic Dance Night** **Saturday, August 29th** Doors 830PM // Show 9PM Calling all goths!!! 🦇 We’re back for another installment of Dark Freakquencies! Join us Saturday, August 29th for our monthly gothic dance & body music event ~~~ 🕷️🪩🩸

A Sunday market with local makers, cold drinks and live music sprawling across the RAD beer garden.

A free live piano set in the museum atrium from its pianist-in-residence, included with admission.

Brunch turned up a notch with live entertainment and a rotating theme each week.

Join Hope and Tara as they come together once again, and invite us all to put the doing down and try a little softer.

Country-soul rockers Mojohand playing an easygoing afternoon set on the brewery meadow.

TANASI is a worldgrass trio from Asheville, North Carolina, bringing together three internationally respected roots musicians whose work bridges Appalachian tradition and global musical exchange. Featuring Billy Cardine on dobro and slide instruments with the close, expressive ha

Guided by Chinese Medicine, we'll massage a series of facial and scalp acupressure points that clear stagnation, increase circulation, and ease tension.

Eulogy Presents: Monolord w/ Khemmis & Earth Tongue Sun, August 30th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM **Monolord** Monolord are a Swedish doom/stoner power-trio known for their massive, earth-shaking riffs, hypnotic grooves, and emotionally

A Sunday bluegrass jam in Black Mountain where the tunes just keep rolling.

Bring your own project to this instructor-led open studio close by in Fairview.

Big-screen Super Smash Bros in the boxcar lounge, a low-key way to spend the afternoon.

A free Grateful Dead cover show to close out the long weekend at a classic Asheville hall.

Want to better understand what it takes for the whiskey in your glass to get there? Over the course of 40 minutes, we will explore how our process and the region we produce our spirits in influence their profile, culminating with a tasting of our whiskies and gins. Whether you ar

Local pumpkin ice cream comes back for the season in both dairy and vegan, a fun little seasonal marker.

Untutored sessions with live model, draped or costumed. All mediums allowed. Please use non-odor solvents if using oil mediums. The short/medium sessions will begin with ten 1-minute short poses for a quick warm-up, then 10, 15, and 20-minute poses for the remainder of the 2 hr.

Playtest brand-new games with the designers who made them and tell them what you think.

An open blues jam in Black Mountain where anyone can sit in or just soak up the playing.

An Asheville Tourists home game with concessions, on-field games and easy family entertainment.

Make your own glass keepsake in half an hour of one-on-one flameworking, close to home.

A science salon built to spark curiosity and good conversation over drinks, no lab coat required.

A jazz showcase trio playing right in Black Mountain.

A free show from psych-rockers Meltt with Los Eclipses opening.

Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins Every other Wednesday! - dance it out, sweat it out, forget about it. Feel-good grooves from Neptune Spins, no co-pay required. 9pm-1am

Alan Best (mandolin), Eli Howells (fiddle), Kia Wells (guitar), Aosha Wells (bass) Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

A rising pure-country and roots-rock band based in Asheville, North Carolina.

Eulogy Presents: The Builders and The Butchers w/ Johanna Rose & The Dreamboats Thu, September 3rd, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **The Builders and The Butchers** Portland-based folk rock band, The Builders and the Butchers, are 20 year v

In this exciting 4-hour workshop (& 1/2 hr break), we will practice painting different approaches to create mountain scenes with depth and atmosphere. We will learn how to paint skies, trees and shrubs to enhance the paintings. All materials will be provided. Please bring a lunch

Catherine Cervas Fine Art will be open for First Fridays! All are welcome to visit Catherine’s new gallery spaces at Mars Landing Gallery in Mars Hill, NC. After being displaced from Riverview Station following Hurricane Helene, and thanks to the generosity of The River Arts Dist

Founded in April of 2012 in Atlanta, GA by Jonathan Lloyd, now going strong in Asheville, NC! The group dives into many soulful sounds including Funk, Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Latin & Afrobeat!

Join us as we celebrate the brilliance of the summer night sky and look ahead to the first signs of fall. Our friend, astronomer, author, and natural storyteller Stephan Martin will guide us through the splendid starscape of a warm September evening in the mountains. As Saturn ri

Hustle Souls, based in Asheville, NC, masterfully blend Retro-Soul, Brass Band Funk, and Singer-Songwriter Americana into a unique and captivating sound. Lauded by American Blues Scene as a "generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul," a

w/ DJ Abu Disarray

Join Joni Marie Lawler for this mixed media exploration. At the heart of this class lies a simple truth: creativity is a form of renewal in returning to ourselves, of celebrating the beauty that surrounds us, and of offering comfort to those who seek it. Through mixed media, flow

Jamie Sparks is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching learners of all ages. She has spent more than two decades working with natural fibers, specializing in spinning and felting, and has taught throughout the southeastern U.S., inc

Sirius.B’s “impressively irreverent, combustible, three-ring circus of sound [and] high-energy style is difficult to neatly categorize. They play foreign music as well as upbeat and serious originals, with a lyrical style ranging from the quirky to the absurd. Sirius.B. carries t

With a desire to open the mind of the modern music scene, Watkins brings flavors of indie-folk and alt-rock. Watkins has created a grassroot following in his travels across the country, known for his acoustic guitar picking and soul-packed vocal performance. His lyrics showcase t

Golden Goat x Eulogy Presents: ACID BATH AFTER PARTY w Messa & Wailin Storms Sat, Sept 5th, 2026 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 10PM || Show 10:30PM ***Admittance is first come first served, RSVP does not guarantee entree*** **Messa** Sailing past their tenth a

Join together every Sunday in West Asheville Park (with special Pop-Up Saturday classes!)

☀️SUMMER SUNDAYS JUST GOT TOTALLY RAD! Starting May 31st, spend your Sundays soaking up sunshine, cold beer, live music, and local creativity at our open-air beer garden from 1-6PM. ✨ Local art vendors 🎵 Live music 👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly 🐶 Pet friendly 🍺 Ice-cold bevvies Make your

Join us for a live performance by Steve Lapointe, pianist-in-residence in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. ABOUT THE MUSICIAN Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him in music theory. Jazz studies while in Ithaca, New York, opened his ears to extempor

The Feels are a female-fronted fusion of Indie-Soul, R&B, Funk, and Groove. With dreamy vocal harmonies interwoven throughout their original music, singer-songwriters Lange Eve and Sarah Roberts deliver a vibrant and energizing performance backed by the funky, throw-back grooves

Red Clay Revival is an energetic American roots/folk-rock band originally from Alabama, known for their “slam-grass/bluegrass breaks with a rock feel,” catchy tunes, and lively shows. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Doug McElvy, blending down-home feel with inventive lyr

Sound healing, alongside silent meditation, is one of humanity’s oldest practices to restore balance to body, mind and spirit.

Every Monday, 20oz pours of your favorite flagships and select seasonals are just $5!

Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!

Every Tuesday get pints of your favorite flagships (excluding Double Hi-Pitch) and select seasonals for just $5!

every tuesday, get your tropical fix, no sunscreen required with 25% off all tiki drinks.

Step into a kaleidoscope of color as the estate and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains are transformed by autumn’s touch. Harvest-themed dining, our award-winning Winery, an abundance of outdoor activities, Italian Renaissance Alive , and so much more make Biltmore a uniquely e

Every Tuesday at Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village, we’re serving up bold flavors and great brews in partnership with Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food. Enjoy an authentic Frita Cuban Burger for just $11.50 and pair it with a $5 flagship pint from our taproom. It’s the perfect way to ele

Join the Asheville Urban Sketch group for an afternoon of outdoors sketching in our beautiful garden space, covered patio, or cozy tasting room while enjoying a drink from the bar. No experience needed and all ages welcome. For more information on the sketch group they can be fou