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Slow Art Tour
Slow Art Tour
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Join our volunteer educator for this week’s Slow Art Tour and experience how close looking can foster relaxation and connection. RESERVE TICKETS NOW
Monster Wave
Monster Wave
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Behold! Instrumental horror-themed surf rock from Asheville, North Carolina! Monster Wave is a surf rock instrumental band from Asheville, North Carolina. They…
Foreign Film Friday: “Frida”
Foreign Film Friday: “Frida”
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Asheville, NC
(2002, 2h 3m, Mexico, Drama by Salma Hayek) The story follows Frida Kahlo from her youth and a life-changing, near-fatal bus accident through her turbulent…
Foreign Film Friday: TBA
Foreign Film Friday: TBA
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Asheville, NC
(2002, 2h 3m, Mexico, Drama by Salma Hayek) The story follows Frida Kahlo from her youth and a life-changing, near-fatal bus accident through her turbulent…
Story, Story Night
Story, Story Night
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Saturday | October 23 | 7:30pm | The student showcase for the 2026 Storytelling for Performance course taught by Tom Chalmers.
BPM: Beats Per Murder
BPM: Beats Per Murder
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 8:00 PM—11:30 PM · Asheville, NC
A Fundraiser for Trans Lifeline Come shake your ass like your life depends on it at BEATS PER MURDER. BPM features a powerhouse lineup of NC DJs, we’re…

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Adult Studio: Introduction to Papermaking
Adult Studio: Introduction to Papermaking
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Asheville, NC
This workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several pulps to learn the basics of Western style mould and deckle papermaking. Join us to learn:…
Drop-In Public Tour
Drop-In Public Tour
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Join volunteer educators or Museum staff for an interactive tour exploring one of the Museum’s current featured exhibitions. No reservations are required.
From Death to Mourning: Spiritual Journeys of the Wolfe Family
From Death to Mourning: Spiritual Journeys of the Wolfe Family
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Asheville, NC
@ Join us for this intimate, open-house style tour of the Old Kentucky Home as we explore how the Wolfe Family grappled with death, spiritualism, and mysteries…
Spooktacular, spooktacular! | An autumn evening of Poetry and Prose
Spooktacular, spooktacular! | An autumn evening of Poetry and Prose
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Asheville, NC
Join us for a devilishly delicious literary evening of poetry and prose fit for the fall season, with readings and performances by Monday Hakala, Arielle…
Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum
Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 8:00 AM—4:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum with Lauren Lampley Saturday, October 10 | 1 – 4pm BRN and BREG – Core Register Here! Interested in learning how to…
Autumn Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Autumn Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 8:00 AM—11:00 AM · Asheville, NC
Autumn Plein Air Painting in the Gardens with Erika Busse Friday, October 23 | 9 – 11 am Register Here! There is no better way to relax and connect with your…
Our Shared Creative Practice | Morning Sessions | Last Sundays
Our Shared Creative Practice | Morning Sessions | Last Sundays
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Join Inward & Artward facilitator Andy Collins as he cultivates a space for shared creative practice to help participants strengthen their creative courage and…
Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf
Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Asheville, NC
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…
Live Music: Captain’s Choice
Live Music: Captain’s Choice
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Captain’s Choice Debuts at The Mule! Join us for an afternoon of Yacht Rock & 80’s favorites from Asheville band, Captain’s Choice! Captain’s Choice was born…
Drop-In Public Tour
Drop-In Public Tour
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Join volunteer educators or Museum staff for an interactive tour exploring the Museum’s history and Collection. Discovering Art in Asheville tours focus on a…
Exhibition on Screen | The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch
Exhibition on Screen | The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Hieronymus Bosch – Visions of Genius at the Het Noordbrabants Museum (February 13–May 8, 2016) was the largest ever Bosch retrospective, bringing 36 of his 44…
Lyric
Lyric
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Bio Leeda “Lyric” Jones, best known as Lyric is a singer-songwriter, musician, and music teacher. Her latest EP titled “Perspective” was released in December…
Public Tour: Discovering Art in Asheville
Public Tour: Discovering Art in Asheville
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Asheville, NC
Join volunteer educator Steve Bennett for an interactive tour exploring the Museum’s history and Collection. Discovering Art in Asheville tours focus on a…
English Country Dance. Leaders: Juliette Webb and John Lam Music: Cathy Arps, Violin Frazier Worth, Violin Karen Gaughan, Piano
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM · Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Jewish Community Center 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, 28801 2nd Floor in Dave Social Hall (Use elevator or stairs)…
ALL COMEDY OPEN MIC | Sunday Evening Sessions | FREE
ALL COMEDY OPEN MIC | Sunday Evening Sessions | FREE
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Asheville, NC
Sunday | October 25 | 5:30pm | Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic . Prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you choose — Stand…
WALTZ NIGHT/POTLUCK *Bridge & Tunnel Cafe/Coman Student Center/AB- Tech, 10 Fernihurst Dr, AVL
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 6:30 PM · Swannanoa, NC
WALTZ LESSON: 6:30 pm w/Rob Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions. Our vision is of people…
Flooded Poetry & Prose
Flooded Poetry & Prose
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Asheville, NC
Poetry & prose open mic every Monday at 6:30 PM, starring YOU plus occasional Featured Readers! All styles of poetry/spoken word are welcome! Eight minutes per…
The Monday Night Dance with Halloween Dance/ Costume Party - Playing w/Fyre 2: George Paul, Rob Zissette,Terry Doyle Caller! Ivy/AB-Tech/AVL
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM · Swannanoa, NC
Lessons at 7, dance starts at 7:30 The Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance is a Loving Community Dance and a wonderful Place to Learn and grow in A Fun, Kind,…

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Asheville is where the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers meet, creating a valley scene that feels like a living room with the door open. Summer evenings often end outside at Shindig on the Green, or in the long tradition of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival.