Enjoy comedian Bo Burnham’s unique brand of autobiographical comedy on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in WCU’s Bardo Arts Center. Info: http://www.wcu.edu/29354.asp. A pre-Moog fashion festival will present local designers and highlight "upcycled" clothing on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6-10 p.m. Held at One Stop Bar and Deli, 55 College St. Info: http://ashevillemusichall.com. Masquerade […]

Join the WNC Green Building Council for an hour of green trivia at Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave., on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 5:45 p.m. Questions will cover general knowledge and no expertise is needed. Bring a team, or go solo. Info: http://www.wncgbc.org. The UNCA music department presents an evening of jazz, featuring numerous student […]

Trade your unwanted platinum or gold jewelry for something new at an Alex Sepkus trunk show at Jewels That Dance, 63 Haywood St., on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 3-9 p.m. Info: http://www.jewelsthatdance.com. Find a candidate who matches your political views at an Asheville City Council candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at […]

a href=”“he Asheville Art Museum invites the community to a screening of Brent Green's experimental stop-animation film Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then, the true story of Leonard Wood, a hardware store clerk who built an elaborate "quilt house" as a "healing machine" for his sick wife. Held on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at […]

Liven up science at Crazy Chemistry, a program for children, on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Held at Hands On! 318 North Main St. in Hendersonville. Info: http://handsonwnc.org. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will present "Team of Rivals: Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln" on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Porter […]

Join Peacetown Asheville, Veterans for Peace and the Mountain Area Interfaith Forum at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville for singing, dancing and more to celebrate the International Day of Peace on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Info: http://bit.ly/mWYpBr. Enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, a raffle, local cuisine and refreshments at Feasting for […]

See the Blue Ridge Orchestra in action at an open rehearsal on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Held at UNCA’s Reuter Center. Info: http://www2.unca.edu/ncccr or 251-6140. Learn more about the candidates for Asheville City Council at a meet and greet sponsored by the Montford Neighborhood Association on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. Held […]

Join humanities lecturer Ann Dunn for "What Middle Ages: The Golden Age of Muslim Civilization" on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 11:25 a.m. Held at UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium. Info: humanities.unca.edu or 251-6808. "Celebrate the innovation and entrepreneurship that is driving current successes and future opportunities for clean, renewable energy" at Clean Energy in the Mountains on […]

Let your footsteps follow your heart at a Labyrinth Walk on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. The Unity Center will open its doors to those seeking healing at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road in Mills River. Info: unitync.net. Kick off the holiday weekend early at a Labor Day Festival at Canton Recreation Park, Penland […]

Pick up new duds for your furry friends and help a good cause at Bark for Life Night, a fundraiser for The American Cancer Society, on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 5-8 p.m. The event will feature donated T-shirts, bandanas and dog toys. Held at The Hop, 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 103. Info: thehopicecreamcafe.com. Get tips […]

Seniors and retirees are invited to learn the intricate art of tying flies on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Materials will be provided at this fly tying class for seniors. Held at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. Info: 456-2030. Country singer Don Williams will come out of retirement to play The […]

Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville, invites the public to a family-friendly storytelling festival featuring traditional tales and free popcorn on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Info: historicjohnsonfarm.org.  Contribute to a good cause just by enjoying a delicious meal as a number of local restaurants donate […]

Follow the yellow brick road to The Hop North, 640 Merrimon Ave., for scenes from The Wizard of Oz on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Students from Emmanuel Lutheran School will bring this classic musical to life. Info: thehopicecreamcafe.com.  A dash of cinnamon in a frothy pint of beer might not seem like a […]

Grab your telescope and celebrate the universe at “Navigation by Stars” on Wednesday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Telescopes and binoculars will be available, but feel free to bring your own stargazing equipment. Held at Lake James State Park, Nebo. Info: 584-7728. Think back to your worst summer job and relive those hilarious memories at […]

A-B Tech's Institute for Climate Education invites the community to "An Insider's Look: What You Need to Know About Climate," with Mark Brooks of the State Climate Office of North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. Held at Ferguson Auditorium on the school's Asheville campus. Info: http://bit.ly/pbvOnV. All are welcome to learn about […]

Local mystery writer Mark de Castrique will thrill audiences with his new novel The Sandburg Connection on Wednesday, July 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market St. Info: wolfememorial.com or 253-8304. Transport your kids beyond the textbooks with a life-sized outdoor board game about the Civil War. On […]

Firestorm Cafe & Books, 48 Commerce St., in downtown Asheville, hosts "Night Against Nukes!," a show and informational session featuring local activists and a performance by Ash Devine, on Wednesday, July 6 from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: firestormcafe.com. Freeskool Asheville, a "teaching and learning network organized by and for the community," invites the public […]

Senior citizens can visit the Pisgah Fish Hatchery as part of the Waynesville Parks and Recreation programs on Wednesday, June 29. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. $7/$6 members. Info: 456-2030. Bring the kids to Family Night at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, MP 384, on Thursday, June […]

Learn energy saving techniques and build community at "Team-Based Home Energy Saving," presented by Neighbor Saves, a program which aims to empower participants to save energy, save money and improve comfort in a fun environment. Held at the Simpson Lecture Hall on A-B Tech's Asheville campus on Wednesday, June 22 at noon. Info: http://bit.ly/kzoKkg. Firestorm […]

If you've ever wondered about the women behind the drafting table, don’t miss the Asheville debut of Women in the Dirt, a documentary about female landscape architects. Director Carolann Stoney will lead a question and answer session at The Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave. on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. $10 donation to […]