The ninth annual Zipping for Autism event in Asheville, North Carolina is September 20! Join us! Be part of the fun and support a fantastic cause. … more
Ready to go WILD? Join us for three hours “off the eaten path” as we uncover the Garden of Eden all around us: edible greens, berries, mushrooms, … more
If you’re in need of love today, let “A Return to Peter Paul & Mary,” lead you there with their renditions of signature and beloved hits of this … more
Wake, Mel Chin’s giant animatronic sculpture, installed in New York City’s Times Square last summer, will be on view in Asheville through March 15, … more
The Arboretum is excited to welcome back the widely popular outdoor exhibit, Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks by Sean Kenney. Featuring 16 … more
Instructor: Tyler-James Anderson, September 18th – 20 th , Friday 6-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm. This workshop will demystify the basics … more
POSTPONED Till 2021: The 17th Annual Montford Music & Arts Festival 10 AM - 6 PM ON MONTFORD AVENUE Come, experience and enjoy Asheville’s … more
Sam Bush Band kicks off The Grey Eagle's Drive-In concert series with a socially distanced show at The Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! SOCIALLY … more
2020 A YEAR OF COVID, TURMOIL, UNCERTAINTIES, HEROES & HOPE The year 2020 for better or worse will go down in American history as a pivotal … more
Think'in and Drink'in, Sundays at 5 pm. … more
VIRTUAL: NOC’s Guest Appreciation Festival has been a staple in Western North Carolina since 1982. Bringing together families, friends and the … more
VIRTUAL: The Writers at Home reading series features work from UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program and The Great Smokies Review . This live stream … more
Afterschool Fall Fun! Weekly programs designed to supplement an altered school day by providing outdoor, immersive adventures for your 5-8 or 9-15 … more
Instructor: Paul Gisondo, Mondays, 11am – 1:30pm, August 31st – September 28 th . Create dramatic wheel thrown forms with Raku in mind and … more
Brush up on your geography and current events because Monday Night Trivia is back!! Join us every Monday in the Taproom for socially distanced, … more
Do your Civic Duty and get to the polls this year! We'll be celebrating National Voter Registration Day on September 22nd in the Taproom. We're … more
Come transform a plain silver charm into a colorful mountain pendant! Learn to sift powdered glass and then fire the piece in a 1,450 degree kiln … more
Instructor: Paige Janeri, Ages 8-12, Tuesdays, 4 – 6pm, September 1st – September 29 th . The process of working with clay is fun, … more
We welcome Chris McGinnis & Mamaw's Angels to The Grey Eagle patio stage on Tuesday, September 22nd! Reserve your table today! PATIO SHOW 6 PM … more
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, September 22, is the official last day of summer! Celebrate it in style with Uno and Ursa at our virtual Brews and Bears event! … more
Instructors: Shinara Taylor and Gabriel Kline. Tuesdays, 11am – 1pm, September 8th – October 6 th . In art as in life, good writing will … more
Ready to go WILD? Join us for three hours “off the eaten path” as we uncover the Garden of Eden all around us: edible greens, berries, mushrooms, … more
Max Hightower + Shane Pruitt join forces on The Grey Eagle patio stage Wednesday, September 23rd! Grab your tickets now! PATIO SHOW 6 PM DOORS // 7 PM … more
Rooftop Stand-Up Comedy Show Brought to you by Slice of Life Comedy and The Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge, featuring 10 of Asheville’s premier comics, … more
VIRTUAL: Join us with your wee ones every week on Wednesdays at 10 am for classic and contemporary stories sure to enchant and entertain. Together, … more
Unplug, unwind, and soak up some Vitamin (N)ature! Enjoy a 2 mile round trip hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains to a wide open mountaintop with stunning … more
The Arboretum's popular ArborEvenings summer after hours series will return this season with a special LEGO twist. Held every Thursday, Friday and … more
The Alien Music Club Jazz Quartet has been entertaining loyal, local audiences as the house band at Barley’s Taproom in downtown Asheville every … more
Instructor: Matt Wegleitner, Thursdays, 6:30 – 9pm, September 3rd – October 1 st . Come experience the love of clay! Join instructor Matt … more
MOVIES IN THE PARKing Lot Location: AB Tech Campus-Persistence Drive No registration required. First come, first serve, no holds, until the lot is … more
Take a moment away from the busyness of life to breathe in breathtaking vistas as the sun sets before you. Enjoy a 2 mile round trip hike to a … more
VIRTUAL: You are cordially invited to our AbsenTea: A Zoom Fundraiser for the Swannanoa Valley Museum! Celebrate the culture of tea and support the … more
Instructor: Allison Cochran Fridays, 6:30 – 9pm, September 4th – October 2 nd . Do you love using color in your work, but can’t always … more
You will make an adorable all sterling silver and enamel bird charm in this 1 hour workshop. We will start with a brief introduction of what enamel is … more
Join me in the studio as we use hammers, saws, files and fire to transform silver wire into a beautiful pair of silver drop earrings. Class price … more
Live lampworking demonstrations by Andrew Montrie. Watch as he makes custom pendants before your eyes, you can choose your own colors. Andrew also … more
Virginia-born singer-songwriter Alexa Rose creates her own style of modern folk. Her distinctive vocal sound has bits of Joni Mitchell, Lucinda … more
The Magnetic Theatre is insanely excited to bring you our first ever outdoor show: Crimes, Missed Demeanings, and Videotape! Our first live stage … more
VIRTUAL: We are pleased to host author George Singleton discussing his short story collection, You Want More with Bronwen Dickey, essayist, … more
Join us for one of our most popular annual events, Flock to the Rock. This event will have fun, family-friendly birding activities, such as our Bird … more
The ASAP Farmers Market is designed to protect shoppers and vendors by maintaining social distances and mitigating potential virus transmission … more
Instructor: Nora Watkins, Saturdays, 10am – 12:30pm, September 5th – October 3 rd . A perfect introduction for those just beginning their … more
Ready to go WILD? Join us for three hours “off the eaten path” as we uncover the Garden of Eden all around us: edible greens, berries, mushrooms, … more
Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy’s best food regions, which means, one of the best food regions in the world. Delicious and simple, Italian food is all … more
Join us Saturdays this Fall from 10am-4pm for our awesome Fall Shred Sessions! These outdoor facilitated programs by experienced mountain bike … more
Eduardo’s Noche Flamenca returns to Isis Music Hall. Journey to the Andaluz region of Spain for an authentic experience with music, food, wine, and … more
Dirty Dead plays The Grey Eagle patio stage on Saturday September 26th! A very limited number of reserved seating tickets are available now. PATIO … more
Spend 2 hours as a jeweler! We will work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the … more
The New Rustics return to The Grey Eagle patio stage on Sunday, September 27th! A very limited number of tickets are available now! PATIO SHOW 6 PM … more
Uncommon Market Asheville is excited to host their next market @ their NEW location @ the Foundation in the River Arts District (RAD), 1 Foundy … more
VIRTUAL: Dancing With The Local Stars is a charity fundraising & dance event that pairs Asheville's community leaders with professional dancers … more
Color Stories September 29 – October 20, 2020 Opening on-line / Sales begin; Tuesday, September 29th at 11 am: WWW.AMERIFOLK.COM Opening in the … more
After a successful year touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts are joining … more
Tin Roof Echo graces The Grey Eagle patio stage on Wednesday, September 30th! A very limited number of tickets are available now! PATIO SHOW 6 PM … more
Put on your Psychedelic 60’s and Motown 70’s togs and slide over to Isis Music Hall for a rockin’ good time with Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs on … more
MoonFish 2 returns to The Grey Eagle patio stage on Thursday, October 1st! A very limited number of tickets are available now! PATIO SHOW 6 PM DOORS … more
Asheville Gallery of Art’s October show, “Fallscapes,” is a multi-artist show celebrating the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of fall in our … more
Join me in the studio as we use hammers, saws, files and fire to transform silver wire into a beautiful pair of silver drop earrings. Class price … more
Country Pour is a high-energy classic country, honky-tonk, and outlaw country infused with bluegrass-influenced three part harmonies Come enjoy an … more
Del McCoury Band plays a socially distanced, drive-in concert at The Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, less than 30 minutes from Asheville! SOCIALLY … more
In this program, children will learn about life in the Swannanoa Valley 200 years ago, and then spend time being “history detectives” and guessing the … more
Taught by two experienced homesteaders, Homestead Dreams is an entry-level, exploratory workshop designed to help you incorporate small-scale, … more
Ignite your passion for jewelry making! Instructor Meredith Tibjash will introduce you to the world of jewelry, working with brass, copper and silver … more
Kristy Cox is the new voice in Australian bluegrass. Adored for her youthful energy infused acoustic country/bluegrass. She has been nominated for … more
Join us for this popular 4-wheel drive caravan up the historic Old Toll Road to Camp Alice on Mt. Mitchell. Once a major tourist attraction, the “Old … more
The Broadcast's album release show for "Lost My Sight" Produced by Tim Lefebvre (David Bowie, TTB, Black Crowes) and Tyler Greenwell (Tedeschi Trucks … more
Russ Wilson has been entertaining audiences all over the country for almost forty years . He has formed a brand new band called The Wrong Crowd. The … more
POSTPONED Till May 16th, 2021! The Kiwanis Club of Asheville invites you to join us for the as we celebrate the 23rd year of our race on the iconic … more
Come celebrate American Craft Week by watching the majikal process of marbling during one of the twelve one hour sessions available. Master Marbler … more
POSTPONED: Ty Segall has been playing music and producing records since 2005, producing over a dozen albums under his own name and multiple other … more
VIRTUAL: Join the Swannanoa Valley Museum in a 1-hour Zoom presentation with Gina Iacovelli of Mementos Entwined, on the 19th century techniques used … more
Cancelled: Ropeadope recording artists, Yak Attack, are thrilled to make their Asheville debut at Isis Music Hall on Thursday October 7th. Come out … more
Random Animals is an Asheville based Indie-Soul quintet with a unique sound built on thoughtfull songwriting, catchy melodies, and a driving rhythm. … more
The Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) is launching a new book discussion group this fall, with guided river floats and hikes to … more
VIRTUAL: A small and intimate affair, Nat takes us on a zany musical journey through his appearances at the Playhouse and his life over the past … more
Begin with a blank canvas of silver leaf earrings - and add your choice of bright colorful enamel. We will use a torch to fire the earrings at around … more
Fall Foliage Workshop! Transform a blank silver canvas into an enameled masterpiece and learn about enamel techniques in the process. You'll have the … more
Fresh off of features in ROLLING STONE, BILLBOARD, PARADE, JAZZ GUITAR TODAY, Lady Antebellum guitarist Slim Gambill brings his instrumental … more
Ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel? Have you always wanted to learn to throw but you’re not sure if you want to commit to an 8-week … more
The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to be the 2020 venue for the 8th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom. The no-touch … more
You will make an adorable all sterling silver and enamel bird charm in this 1 hour workshop. We will start with a brief introduction of what enamel is … more
Strung Like a Horse is known for their signature brand of Americana, distilled from old-school storytelling, roots-rock and bluegrass … more
Come transform a plain silver charm into a colorful mountain pendant! Learn to sift powdered glass and then fire the piece in a 1,450 degree kiln … more
Southron Rancor plays The Grey Eagle patio stage on Saturday October 10! A very limited number of reserved seating tickets are on sale now. PATIO SHOW … more
The Mediterranean diet has become synonymous with health, but what does it mean? This class offers the opportunity to learn some of those principles … more
An evening of Gypsy Jazz: The Hot Club of Asheville – a gypsy jazz collective- is returning to the Isis Lawn concert series with a different … more
VIRTUAL: Free, but attendees must RSVP on the SVM website Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with an online discussion of An Indigenous Peoples’ … more
With influences spreading from the tall, proud mountains of Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour to the seas of sorrowful songwriters like Jeff Tweedy and … more
Join us for Cider Cinema! This unique cinematic experience features Bold Rock Hard Cider, Bold Bites Food Truck, and a movie screening on our jumbo … more
Hailing from opposite ends of the Appalachian mountains, Zoe & Cloyd is renowned fiddler and vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and award-winning … more
CANCELLED: Please see website for details. Saturday Oct 17th, 8:00 – 9:30 pm Fall stargazing at the farm and Mars viewing party Mars is at its … more
This program will encourage children to be “history detectives” as they use their observation skills to infer the uses of ancient American Indian … more
Dori Freeman first broke out in 2016, with a stunning debut produced by Teddy Thompson and a sparkling voice that seemed to come from out of nowhere. … more
Come experience a unique, guided night hike that is fun for the whole family. Tales of the Trail is a non-scary, fall event that introduces you to … more
Learn how to make two of the most popular Vietnamese dishes. I guarantee you that once you make these dishes, you will repeat over and over again. Its … more
For the sixth consecutive year, the WNC Cheese Trail celebrates local food and makers during the Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest - scheduled for Sunday, … more
Join Pretty Little Goat for an evening of dynamic roots music that is familiar, yet enticingly fresh and original. Since forming in 2013 as an … more
Cancelled: Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers play traditional Celtic music at its best! Their music spans the centuries with fiery instrumentals, topical … more
LEAF Festival prepares to celebrate a 25-year landmark tradition with the 50th LEAF Festival and we’re going SOLID GOLD for the occasion! From … more
The Alien Music Club Jazz Quartet has been entertaining loyal, local audiences as the house band at Barley’s Taproom in downtown Asheville every … more
Ages 18+ FULLY SEATED SHOW Todd Barry has released three one-hour stand-up specials including his latest one for Netflix, Spicy Honey . He’s appeared … more
VIRTUAL: Bring home a tasting experience designed for the nerdiest of beer geeks to the novice beer enthusiasts from 6:30-8pm on Thursday, October 22 … more
Darren Nicholson is a Grammy Award Nominee and a recipient of 5 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Awards. Including Entertainer of the Year … more
TKL World Class Cases presents the Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational just 40 minutes north of Asheville over October 23, 24 & 25, 2020. … more
Rebecca Folsom’s world-class voice traverses a near-four-octave range, has been described as “knock-you-to-your-knees and “shining,” 2016 #1 song Folk … more
RESCHEDULED: Dance Theatre of Harlem — October 23 & 24, 8 p.m. Born at the height of the civil rights movement, the Dance Theatre of Harlem … more
VIRTUAL: Dates: Friday, October 23, 2020, 7:30PM Saturday, October 24, 2020, 7:30PM Sunday, October 25, 2020, 3PM Location: ACMS Website, YOUTUBE … more
Cancelled: Performing songs from their 2020 release Road May Rise, enjoy an evening of intelligent songwriting, pristine vocal harmonies and humorous … more
Come learn about the Middle-East's most popular dish! We will explore different versions of falafel, learn about its origin and of course make our … more
Lazybirds is a classic American roots band from the mountains of North Carolina. Specializing in good time music that is just about impossible not to … more
Join us on Sunday, October 25 for The Grey Eagle #SaveOurStages Golf Tournament in Asheville, NC at the Grove Park Golf Course! #SaveOurStages Golf … more
Bring your Land Rover vehicle and a guest to a Land Rover Experience Center near you on October 25 to explore the unique off-road capabilities your … more
“Bubble” is the name of the freshest harmony-driven trio in WNC! Made up of 3 of our areas finest and most sought after singers, you’re in for a … more
Asheville Catholic School presents the 14th Annual Shamrock Run on Saturday, October 31. There are two races: a 5K and a 10K, both of which start and … more
Run or walk from Catawba's downtown Asheville South Slope tasting room & dodge zombies along the way in several Outbreak Zones. Racers who dress … more
Together again in Asheville! Swingtette, featuring Wendy Jones (vocals), Andy Page (guitar), Zack Page (bass), and Rick Dilling (drums) are excited to … more
Cancelled: You don't have to go down to the cross road, just head to Isis in Asheville for a great evening of acoustic blues by Robert Johnson … more
Cancelled: The best that roots and blues has to offer in an era when roots and blues has not that much to offer. Mike Mattison and Paul Olsen invented … more
Candlelight, firelight and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor during these nighttime tours. Candlelight … more
Holidays arrive at America’s largest home in style. More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt chose the holiday season as the time to unveil his new … more
Cancelled: Whether House of Hamill is playing songs from their debut album "Wide Awake" (2016) or stomping through a set of original jigs and reels … more
CANCELLED: Please see website for details. Leonid Meteor Shower Stargazing Saturday Nov 14th, 7:30 – 9 pm Join us to view one of the biggest … more
Cancelled: Do you hear color & see sound? Come experience percussionist, composer, and synesthete Julian Loida perform his mesmerizing collection … more
The Collider is the home of a monthly science program, open to the public and presented by Asheville Museum of Science. Join us to hear our members … more
Ages 18+ FULLY SEATED SHOW Stephen Lynch is an American actor, best known for his roles in The Usual Suspects, Bio-Dome, and The Flintstones: Viva … more
Cancelled: Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Vance Gilbert started out hoping to be a jazz singer, and then discovered his affinity for the … more
Watch the world transform from dusk to night while climbing in the trees at our Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Trails will be illuminated to give … more
Since 1997, Santa has visited Chimney Rock to train for his big night of deliveries. There’s no way Santa could make it down so many chimneys without … more
The second Santa's Showdown will take place on Saturday, December 5 at Recreation Park in East Asheville. This unique 5K will pit runners representing … more
The High Lonesome Dreamers’ will take you on a journey filled with quirky characters, heartfelt stories and uplifting messages all wrapped up in their … more
CANCELLED: Please see website for details. Geminid Meteor Shower Stargazing Saturday Dec 12th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Join us at the farm as we view the … more
The Collider is the home of a monthly science program, open to the public and presented by Asheville Museum of Science. Join us to hear our members … more
Watch the world transform from dusk to night while climbing in the trees at our Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Trails will be illuminated to give … more
RESCHEDULED: From August 14-15, 2020 TO APRIL 16-17, 2021! Welcome to a supernatural expo like no other! For the first time ever, paranormal, horror … more
Dobro master and 14-time Grammy award winning bluegrass legend, Jerry Douglas, graces the stage at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre - Music Venue in … more
RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 29TH, 2021: Dobro master and 14-time Grammy award winning bluegrass legend, Jerry Douglas, graces the stage at the Hazel Robinson … more
RESCHEDULED: From June 26-28, 2020 To: June 25-27, 2021 Southern Atlantic Hemp & Arts Expo is our first annual, a Hemp Conference and Trade Expo … more
