FR (5/17) through SU (5/19) - The Twin Rivers Media Festival will feature animation, feature and narrative films, documentaries, short dramas and experimental films. Held in the Courtyard Gallery, located on the top floor of the Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St. See website for schedule: twinriversmediafestival.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com. [comment / share]
SA (5/25), 5-8pm - Blues, Brew and BBQ will feature food, craft beer and music by Mac Arnold and Plate Full O' Blues. The festival will honor military veterans with VIP seating. Held at the Village Green, Cashiers. Bring lawn chairs. Free. Info: VisitCashiersValley.com or (704) 458-7686. [comment / share]
SA (5/25), 10am - The Swannanoa Valley Museum will host a Memorial Day cemetery tour of Piney Grove, Tabernacle and Ingram cemeteries. Meets at the museum, 223 W. State St., Black Mountain. $30/$20 members. Info and registration: swannanoavalleymuseum.org or 669-9566. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com. [comment / share]
MO (5/27), 10am-4pm - The Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival will feature The Shivers, Pop Ferguson and the Blues Revue, Jamie Laval and others. Held at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 225 on Little River Road. Free. Info: nps.gov/carl or 693-4178. [comment / share]
SA (6/1), 10am-4pm - The Isaac Dickson spring carnival will feature activities for kids, gifts, an auction, food and music. Held at 125 Hill St. Info: facebook.com/IsaacDicksonElementary. [comment / share]
SA (6/8), 10am-5pm - The Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration will feature music, dance, craft demonstrations and vendors. Held on Main Street, Waynesville. Free. Info: downtownwaynesville.com. [comment / share]
