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HAPPENINGS

art
The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition, The New Salon: A Contemporary View, guest-curated by Gabriel Shaffer.

goodwill
Local Fashion Designers to Compete April 19 at The Orange Peel

goodwill
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina invites Asheville-area design teams to compete in its popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show.

hendersonville
Frolic and play the Hendersonville way this holiday season during the Home for the Holidays celebration.

bluegrass
The series brings accessible Americana, roots, bluegrass and more to the community.

firestorm
What’s New at 10222 Haywood Road? Get the scoop.

For years Tryon, North Carolina’s Upstairs Artspace was a premier venue for writers to share their work through Literary Open Stage, and now, post-pandemic—Literary Open Stage is back!

Free kickoff event featuring a reading by Poet Donika Kelly and Nonfiction Writer Melissa Febos

brevard
One of the Appalachian’s most beloved towns will be introduced to its very first international food hall, and they're looking for vendors!

dance
The brilliant colors of traditional costumes and the songs and folkloric dance of Mexico by local, talented youth will fill The White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, September 8

art fair
Mt. Mitchell Arts & Crafts Fair to Fill Burnsville’s Town Square, Aug. 4-5

rockys
Live music continues at Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack’s Sweeten Creek location

bike
Bike enthusiasts across the Western Carolinas are ramping up for the 2nd annual Asheville Bike Fest.

cmlf
Learn more about the authors and events featured at this year’s festival!

art in bloom
Black Mountain Celebrates Flowers and Art with their 17th Annual Fundraiser.

firefly
Firefly Gathering Expands Equity Efforts, Envisioning Earthskills for Every Body

storytelling
Take part in an interactive introduction to the ‘BILLIE’S SONG, AN URBAN FAIRY TALE’ Theatrical Readings Project being planned for Spring 2023.

your dog
"Your Dog Here" is a DSSOLVR fundraiser in association with Asheville Humane Society

bears
An event that focused on educating the community about the wildlife in Western North Carolina and how we can coexist with the creatures who are often roaming in our own backyards.

Asheville Comedy Festival
Presented by Laugh Your Asheville Off, the largest comedy festival in the Southeast comes roaring back to Asheville August 10-13, 2022

ginger huebner
Ginger Huebner is an artist, collaborator, educator and visual translator

Firefly
Near the summer solstice each year, around 1,000 people convene from around the globe for the Firefly Gathering.

ginger
Local artist Ginger Huebner's TEDx Asheville talk was chosen for the TED.com website and the TEDx Editor's choice. She offers the question: What if we had conversations without even saying a word, and instead used imagery and color alone?

dssolvr
Unique yard-sale style event happening May 21st!

Kevin PM
Live music coming to Emote!

RU
FIRST EVER SOCIAL SPA OPENING MAY 5TH IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Trashy Vegan
The Trashy Vegan raises money for Sister Kitten Animal Rescue

Color me goodwill
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show!

Renee
Tzedek Social Justice Fund announces winners of their Brilliance Awards and shares information about their wonderful program.

Marquee
Marquee Asheville--a newly opened marketplace in Asheville's RAD.

Emo Night
DSSOLVR's Emo Night returns on February 11th.

Winter of Poetry
Many poetry events taking place this winter at the CCC!

holiday stock
With December rolling up, Asheville is riling up for the holiday season. To welcome in everyone’s favorite time of year, we are highlighting five holidays events to stir locals and visitors alike into seasonal cheer.

Winter Lights
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum are back!

Grove Arcade
November 18th through January 3rd the Grove Arcade will be a Winter Wonderland!

Grand Experiences
November- January the Biltmore hosts "Legends of Art & Innovation"

halloween
Here are some Halloween activities for adults happening this weekend!

pumpkin patch
Our team has put together a list of pumpkin sales in AVL--get em’ before they’re gone, Halloween is near!

lake lure arts and crafts festival
Happening tomorrow is the Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival!

craft fair
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands happening October 14th-17th 2021

Montford Park Players
The Montford Park Players welcome Halloween season with a spooky performance wrapped in a delightfully Shakespearean package.

Don't miss your last chance to score unique gifts at this very special pop up at the Masonic Temple.

Asheville Area Arts Council
The Asheville Area Arts Council hosts the 2018 Holiday Market on Saturday, December 8th

"Ad Lucem: Masking and the Resilience of a Human Spirit” - A photo exhibition by local artist Shawn Winebrenner opens December 7

Black Swan
Asheville's open mic night for bad dating stories is back with new host, comedian and overall badass, Black Swan.

Denise Carbonell
A powerful exhibition of art from sexual assault survivors in the Asheville community opens Thursday 15.

Asheville River Arts Studio Stroll
November 10 - 11 marks yet another fall Studio Stroll in the River Arts District where you can meet art makers + become an art collector.

/ Fleurs / showcases the work of an artist who is French born and loving, living the Asheville life.

Asheville Taco Takeover 2018
On October 14th Salvage Staton will be home to a taco lovers dream come true -- the 1st ever Taco Takeover.