“I’ve always felt like it’s important to use this platform for good,” says producer Madame Onça. “This is social justice wrapped up as a party.”
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns for its 18th year
More than 40 local and national acts are scheduled for this year’s Asheville Fringe. The four-day ticketed portion of the festival runs Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 23-26, with additional parties and free events taking place now through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Theater review: ‘Brilliant Traces’ at 35below
Robert Dale Walker (of Rough Play theater company) has done an extremely sound job of directing such a bleak play. He has the show stripped to the bare essentials, allowing it to challenge ideology and faith.
Smart bets: Harlem Globetrotters
The team of elite dunkers and Guinness World Record holders plays the U.S. Cellular Center on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Smart bets: A Sandburg Story Slam
On Monday, Jan. 6, storytellers from across the region will present true stories at the Henderson County Library’s Kaplan Auditorium.
Smart Bets: Jamie Laval’s Celtic Christmas
The holiday tradition returns to Asheville Community Theatre on Dec. 28.
Smart Bets: Bannerman Folk Camp
The 50th edition of the annual folk dance camp returns to Blue Ridge Assembly, Nov. 28-Dec. 1.
Smart Bets: Tellabration!
The annual celebration of storytelling takes place Nov. 24 at the Folk Art Center.
Smart Bets: Healer by Day/Hooker by Night
Kristin Reitter brings her cabaret show to The BLOCK off Biltmore on Nov. 16.
Miss Gay Latina Asheville pageant continues to expand beyond its name
The popular contest, now in its 12th year, returns to the Diana Wortham Theatre stage, at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Smart Bets: The Rocky Horror Show
The original stage show that inspired the cult classic film heads to The Grey Eagle for two performances on Oct. 26.
Theater review: ‘The Legacy of Amelia Aldean’ at The Magnetic Theatre
While it’s near impossible to see all the productions our wonderfully artistic town has to offer, this one is essential.
Adventurous entertainment in Asheville
Want to add an extra layer of intrigue to your recreation? Try a costumes community bike ride, an LGBTQ+ walking tour, an escape adventure or a figure drawing salon.
Smart Bets: Queer Girls Literary Reading
The Mothlight hosts the 11th annual showcase of established and emerging voices on Sept. 29.
Smart Bets: Woods and Wilds
Dogwood Alliance’s annual storytelling fundraiser takes place Sept. 27 at The Mothlight.
AAAC celebrates its 40th anniversary with the Ruby Ball
The Asheville Area Arts Council’s latest color ball spotlights grant recipients in South Slope and River Arts District venues.
Smart Bets: The Found Footage Festival
Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher bring their latest oddball video findings to The Grey Eagle on Aug. 30.
Smart Bets: The Happiness System
The interactive performance by Grayson Morris, Daniele Martin and Edwin Salas runs Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Revolve Gallery.
Smart Bets: Flyer in a Dark Chamber
The collaborative meditations on Lillith shares a bill with Okapi and Edwin Salas on Aug. 24 at BMCM+AC.
Theater review: ‘Rabbit Hole’ at Asheville Community Theatre
As in ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ things aren’t always what they seem.
Smart Bets: Tanya Solomon
The Brooklyn-based stage magician performs at The Odditorium on Aug. 11.