The longest running butoh festival in the U.S. returns for its 13th edition, April 25-28 and May 2-5 at BeBe Theatre.
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The longest running butoh festival in the U.S. returns for its 13th edition, April 25-28 and May 2-5 at BeBe Theatre.
The local festival runs Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 25-28, with three performances and two workshops.
Asheville Butoh Collective’s show of solo works will be performed May 4 and 5 at Revolve.
A woman stands in a ragged white kimono. Her dark hair is vehemently disheveled. Her mouth hangs open in her painted-white face. This is not your mama’s modern dance. It’s an example of what you’re likely to encounter during the annual Asheville Butoh Festival, held at the BeBe Theatre, Thursday-Monday, Sept. 18-22
This weekend brings literature, music, street festivals and wild animals. So put that wallet away and let the good times roll because these events all come for less than the price of a fast food value meal. While you’re here, share more budget-friendly happenings in the comments section below.