Calendar of Events

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Not Your Mama’s Old-Time Radio Comedy Show
with the most modern of Stand-Up Acts
Show: 7pm
Doors: 6:30pm
COVID POLICY: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test taken within 48 hours before the concert will be required for all guests. Self-administered rapid tests will not be accepted; tests must be lab-conducted.
Also per the Buncombe County Mask Mandate, masks must be worn at all times; they can be pulled down or removed briefly only when actively sipping your drink and then they must be replaced.
$18
Ages 18+
FULLY SEATED
Presented by Slice of Life Comedy and Buzz Radio Asheville enjoy a fun night of not so old-time style radio recordings with premier modern stand-up comics, straight from the 2021 streets of Asheville
Be the LIVE Studio Audience Laugh Track to this hilarious candle-lit seated event. Touches of old-style radio recordings, for example filled with parody commercials, musical stylings, and ridiculous, spontaneous interactions! Free popcorn & other light snacks are provided.
This will be a night you never forget —also because your laughter will be recorded for all-time as the stand-ups record LIVE comedy for Buzz Radio Asheville, our only “All Asheville, All the Time, Original-Content ” online station. [Comedy bits from the show will be played in a regular rotation along with Buzz’s stellar music line up]

Hosted by: Petey Smith McDowell of Disclaimer Comedy
Featuring Asheville Rock-Stars of Comedy:
Ryan Cox
Larry Po’folk williams
Cody Hughes
Katy Hudson
Becca Steinhoff
James Burks
James Harrod
James Hawley
And more comics & comedy! See Less

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Come feast your eyes on brilliant meteors as they burn up in the atmosphere high overhead, and just in time for Thanksgiving! Enjoy the crisp air as autumn comes to a close while you lay out under the internationally recognized dark skies at PARI. This event will be offering a look at the PARI facility, a hike up the hills for the breathtaking sunset view and history talk as well as plenty of space to stay the night and soak up the shooting stars; there will be big telescopes too!

This overnight package for two (2) includes Meteor Shower tickets, an evening under the stars and observing through our telescopes at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park, an overnight stay in one of our cabin quarters, a pre-packaged dinner on Friday and pre-packaged breakfast on Saturday. **Additional tickets can be added for a total of up to 6 people per room-choose additional adult after adding the cabin package.

This event is a rain or shine event! No refunds will be issued unless PARI cancels the event.

Preregistration is required

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Gather your friends and family (of drinking age) for hilarious and sometimes hazardous stories by comics and regular folks where the drink did them in. This is an audience interactive show!!

The title of this party says it all. Drag DJ Ganymede knows how to throw a Big Gay Party. With dance music all night, the gayness of it all will course through your veins. Party until 2am. Cover $5 members, $8 new members. 21+

FIGHT GIRL BATTLE WORLD

NON-MUSICAL

By Qui Nguyen

Directed by Josh Batenhorst

AUDITION DATES: Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30, 2021; 5:30-7:30 pm

PRODUCTION DATES: February 18-March 13, 2022; Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm; Cast must plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to show time.

REHEARSALS: Full rehearsal calendar available at auditions – you are able to list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule at this time.

DIRECTOR SEEKS: Actors of any gender identity, race or ethnicity will be considered for any desired role indicated on their audition sheet. All roles will be presented as they are gendered in the script.

FIGHT GIRL BATTLE WORLD

NON-MUSICAL

By Qui Nguyen

Directed by Josh Batenhorst

AUDITION DATES: Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30, 2021; 5:30-7:30 pm

PRODUCTION DATES: February 18-March 13, 2022; Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm; Cast must plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to show time.

REHEARSALS: Full rehearsal calendar available at auditions – you are able to list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule at this time.

DIRECTOR SEEKS: Actors of any gender identity, race or ethnicity will be considered for any desired role indicated on their audition sheet. All roles will be presented as they are gendered in the script.

Teen Ensemble is Studio 52’s all-new, audition-only class featuring the top teen creative artists in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors in 8th-12th grades meets weekly at Flat Rock Playhouse for advanced training and rehearsals as they dive into the development of theatrical work incorporating acting, singing, and dance.

Auditions will be held by appointment only on Wednesday, December 8 between 5 – 8 PM.

Please email [email protected] with the subject line “Teen Ensemble Auditions” to reserve a 5-minute audition slot. Students must prepare 16-32 bars (approximately 1 minute) of a song. Students may sing a cappella or bring sheet music for the Studio 52 accompanist. Once your appointment time is reserved, more information will be sent regarding audition location and logistics.

Selected actors are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals. Please read about our COVID Safety Guidelines here. All students will be contacted via email by Friday, December 17 about final casting decisions.

Have you ever wished upon a star? If not NOW is your chance! Enjoy an evening under the stars observing the Geminids Meteor Shower at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally Certified Dark Sky Park! The Geminids meteors are often bold, white, and bright. On a dark night, you can often catch 50 or more meteors per hour in a dark, moonless sky. The greatest number of meteors typically fall in the wee hours after midnight. Astronomers and telescopes will also be available earlier in the evening to view the dark skies.

PARI is offering two ticket options to this event. The first is an EVENING TICKET to enjoy observing the meteor shower and the night sky through PARI telescopes. The second option is the OVERNIGHT CABIN PACKAGE for two people that includes dinner, a tour, sunset hike, observing the meteors, night sky observing, an overnight stay in a cabin quarter, and breakfast.

The overnight cabin package is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given unless PARI cancels the event.

Join Dianne Boes & Greg Candle for an evening of holiday spirit mixed with classic country, old blues, originals & duelettes…humorous & heartfelt songs…and storytelling!
The Candleers consist of Dianne Boes and Greg Candle. They love to play John Prine, Hank Williams Sr., classic country, old blues and folk, as well as their own originals. Dianne played music at her church while raising a family and working as a pharmacist. Greg taught for twenty years before spending fifteen years performing his original stories and songs on the banquet circuit. When they met they discovered they both had an affinity for roots and original music.

This concert is free and open to the public; donations are encouraged to support the musicians and sound people. Please wear a mask. Livestreamed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FloodGallery

Photos by Mark Kirby

Come get your dance on — let’s ring in the New Year together with a fully conscious, alcohol-free, playful and pleasurable evening together.

Hosted at Making Whole by SeekHealing. Evening will begin at 7pm with a meal and facilitated Connection Practice meeting focused on setting intentions for the new year.

Dancing begins at 9:30pm; mixture of live DJ sets and playlists: electronica, hip-hop, house, glitch-hop, and vapor-twitch.

In addition to the evening meal, SeekHealing will be providing a classy mocktails bar and also serving a variety of delicious, infused water.

Join PARI on Friday, January 7, 2022 as we celebrate the largest planet in our solar system! 412 years ago this week Galileo Galilei spotted the four brightest moons of Jupiter and in honor of that monumental discovery we are sharing our best telescopes and internationally certified dark sky park to observe this planet, the moon and other fantastic objects you can only see with a telescope! Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter night.

Preregistration Is Required!

Join PARI on Friday, January 7, 2022 as we celebrate the largest planet in our solar system! 412 years ago this week Galileo Galilei spotted the four brightest moons of Jupiter and in honor of that monumental discovery we are sharing our best telescopes and Internationally certified dark sky park to observe this planet, the moon and other fantastic objects you can only see with a telescope! Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter night.

PARI is typically cooler than surrounding areas so make sure you dress appropriately for outdoor viewing.

Thursday January 13, 2022
Slice of Life Comedy presents the return of comedy night at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge in Asheville, NC.
(Slice of Life Comedy has been producing quality, premier comedy shows at the Orange Peel for over 10 years)
Featuring Hilliary Begley:
Voted this year’s Best Comic of WNC Mountain Xpress Reader’s Poll. Seen on Netflix & Amazon Prime
Pulp Lounge is located at 103 Hilliard Ave, around the corner from the Orange Peel’s Box Office entrance
Hosted by one of Asheville’s beloved comics, Cody Hughes
Show Time: Jan/13/22, 7:30p (Doors at 7p)
Ticket: $8 for members/ $2 for annual membership. Tickets available at door. All Covid protocols are in place, go to theOrangePeel.net for updates
Free snacks/Drink specials
[Comics sign up to perform at door. Performing comics get in free (+free membership). New-to-venue performers get 3-5m. Regular comics get as much time as available. Look for light, check with Cody when you get there for time and lineup]
Contact Michele Scheve at [email protected] for more info/any questions or sign up early or request a future feature (paid 20m) spot.
*Pulp is one of Asheville’s finest craft cocktail lounges, located underneath The Orange Peel. This self acclaimed Bourbon bar has 284 different fine bourbon/whiskey selections, which we’re almost sure it’s the most in the entire state. Bourbon connoisseurs from thousands of miles can’t believe their eyes, but don’t worry vodka people, The Pulp has a little bit of everything

Learn audition etiquette and techniques in this low-pressure, four-week program led by Flat Rock Playhouse’s Director of Education, Anna Kimmell. In this class, students will learn how and what material to prepare for auditions, get tips on calming anxiety and nerves, and have the opportunity to get coaching on pre-prepared songs or monologues. Whether you’re a first-time auditionee, stepping back into theatre after some time off, or adding new material to your audition repertoire, this class will get you feeling ready to put your best foot forward! 

Thursday January 20, 2022
Slice of Life Comedy presents comedy open mic night at The Orange Peel’s basement bar, Pulp Lounge in Asheville, NC.
(Slice of Life Comedy has been producing quality, premier comedy shows at the Orange Peel for over 10 years)
Featuring Morgan Bost
Morgan Bost is one of Asheville’s very favorite comics. She has performed multiple time Upstairs on the Orange Peel’s Mainstage. Morgan and her brand of comedy is smart, even when she is regaling dumb things she’s done in the past.
Pulp Lounge is located at 103 Hilliard Ave, around the corner from the Orange Peel’s Box Office entrance
Hosted by one of Asheville’s beloved comics, Cody Hughes
Show Time: Jan/13/22, 7:30p (Doors at 7p)
Ticket: $8 for members/ $2 for annual membership. Tickets available at door. All Covid protocols are in place, go to theOrangePeel.net for updates
Free snacks/Drink specials
[Comics sign up to perform at door. Performing comics get in free (+free membership). New-to-venue performers get 3-5m. Regular comics get as much time as available. Look for light, check with Cody when you get there for time and lineup]
Contact Michele Scheve at [email protected] for more info/any questions or sign up early or request a future feature (paid 20m) spot.
*Pulp is one of Asheville’s finest craft cocktail lounges, located underneath The Orange Peel. This self acclaimed Bourbon bar has 284 different fine bourbon/whiskey selections, which we’re almost sure it’s the most in the entire state. Bourbon connoisseurs from thousands of miles can’t believe their eyes, but don’t worry vodka people, The Pulp has a little bit of everything.

Grab your girls and come dance!

AMG Late Nights is spicing up Thursdays with SENSE – Enjoy drink specials, Hookahs, and music by DJ AUDIO and No_Fxcking.Requests.

*No Cover until February*

*VIP Coming Soon*

*Lighting by Raydio*