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.
Smart Bets: Imagine
The fundraiser for Haywood Street Congregation’s fresco takes place Aug. 4 at Diana Wortham Theatre.
Marcus ‘Mook’ Cunningham excels in hip-hop and pro wrestling
The local multifaceted entertainer’s next pro wrestling match takes place Aug. 3 at the Fairview Community Center.
Empyrean Arts presents ‘Freakshow’
Empyrean Arts observes its fourth anniversary with Freakshow, a showcase of student performances (and birthday cake) on Saturday, July 27.
Smart Bets: Folkmoot International Festival
The 36th annual celebration of dance, music and culture from around the world runs July 18-28 across Western North Carolina.
Clan Destiny Circus debuts at Diana Wortham Theatre
The musical shares the story of misfit refugees and performers who band together for survival in a war-torn world.
Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch returns for its 10th season
Becky Stone, a professional storyteller in Asheville for 30 years, organizes SAFP for the Asheville Storytelling Circle. “We want to showcase story in all of its forms,” she says.