Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, January 21, 2023
The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm
Black Mountain Center for the Arts

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and seating is General Admission. Online ticket sales end 1 hour prior to showtime but there may still be tickets available at the door for purchase. Call the BMCA office at 828.669.0930 to find out ticket availability.

The Magnetic Theatre presents Riveted: A Staged Reading
Jan 21 @ 7:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

The Magnetic Theatre presents Riveted, a staged reading with song of a new folk musical by local playwright and musician Deborah Silverstein, directed by Erin McCarson, January 21st, 2023 at 7:30pm.
As a family packs up all of the memories in the matriarch’s attic, secrets and history unfold to change their lives and relationships forever. Through three generations, Riveted explores how each woman learns from or bucks against the traditions of her mother, and her mother before her, to create her own life and make her own place in the world.
By special arrangement, patrons may choose to attend this staged reading of Riveted either in person or online as a live-stream.
For tickets to the in-person event, visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=155261.
For tickets to view this reading online, visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=161339

ALICE PRESENTED BY MOMIX
Jan 21 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Travel down the rabbit hole with this returning fan-favorite in its newest creation, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Full of psychedelic imagery and absurd logic, ALICE allows the imagination to run and play, raising the bar with stunningly surreal theatre magic that transforms performers’ bodies before your very eyes. MOMIX’s talented crew of dancer-illusionists never shies away from an opportunity to delight the senses, consistently creating exceptional works of ingenuity and beauty.

Engage with MOMIX

  • Master Class: For intermediate dancers ages 16 and up. January 21 at 11 a.m. Henry LaBrun Studio.
  • Post-show Q&A: January 20 & 21. Diana Wortham Theatre.
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season
Jan 22 all-day
online

Photo Caption: Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season, Reader’s Theatre

The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow
Jan 22 @ 2:00 pm
Black Mountain Center for the Arts

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and seating is General Admission. Online ticket sales end 1 hour prior to showtime but there may still be tickets available at the door for purchase. Call the BMCA office at 828.669.0930 to find out ticket availability.

Monday, January 23, 2023
2023 Season Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 23 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Purchase a subscription to the Music on the Rock® Winter / Spring Concert Series and receive a 10% Discount!

Don’t miss out!

Performances are limited. Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season
Jan 23 all-day
online

Photo Caption: Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season, Reader’s Theatre

Seeking local businesses to partner w/ Hendersonville Theatre
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

we are looking for local businesses to partner with to sponsor our upcoming theatre season, concert series, and special events! As a non-profit, local, community theatre, we are able to make events happen in our community through donations and sponsorship support. With your help, we can continue to provide quality live theatre, concerts, and more! Interested in becoming a season or show sponsor? We take donations at any level! For more information about sponsorship levels, visit the sponsorship page on our website here: SPONSORSHIPS – Hendersonville Theatre

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Bright Star AUDITIONS
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre-- 35below

Bright Star Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell

Directed by: Mark Jones

DIRECTOR SEEKS: A large cast ages 20s-60s. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

-Please sign up for an audition time slot on this Audition Form. (Walk-ups are welcome but will be asked to fill out the audition form on-site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.)

AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare 90 seconds of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please note that sheet music is required. Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may be taught a short dance combination. You may be asked to read from the script (see website for sides).

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
2023 Season Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 24 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Purchase a subscription to the Music on the Rock® Winter / Spring Concert Series and receive a 10% Discount!

Don’t miss out!

Performances are limited. Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season
Jan 24 all-day
online

Photo Caption: Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season, Reader’s Theatre

Seeking local businesses to partner w/ Hendersonville Theatre
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

we are looking for local businesses to partner with to sponsor our upcoming theatre season, concert series, and special events! As a non-profit, local, community theatre, we are able to make events happen in our community through donations and sponsorship support. With your help, we can continue to provide quality live theatre, concerts, and more! Interested in becoming a season or show sponsor? We take donations at any level! For more information about sponsorship levels, visit the sponsorship page on our website here: SPONSORSHIPS – Hendersonville Theatre

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Bright Star AUDITIONS
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre-- 35below

Bright Star Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell

Directed by: Mark Jones

DIRECTOR SEEKS: A large cast ages 20s-60s. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

-Please sign up for an audition time slot on this Audition Form. (Walk-ups are welcome but will be asked to fill out the audition form on-site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.)

AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare 90 seconds of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please note that sheet music is required. Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may be taught a short dance combination. You may be asked to read from the script (see website for sides).

COME FROM AWAY
Jan 24 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center Concert Hall

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
2023 Season Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 25 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Purchase a subscription to the Music on the Rock® Winter / Spring Concert Series and receive a 10% Discount!

Don’t miss out!

Performances are limited. Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season
Jan 25 all-day
online

Photo Caption: Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season, Reader’s Theatre

Seeking local businesses to partner w/ Hendersonville Theatre
Jan 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

we are looking for local businesses to partner with to sponsor our upcoming theatre season, concert series, and special events! As a non-profit, local, community theatre, we are able to make events happen in our community through donations and sponsorship support. With your help, we can continue to provide quality live theatre, concerts, and more! Interested in becoming a season or show sponsor? We take donations at any level! For more information about sponsorship levels, visit the sponsorship page on our website here: SPONSORSHIPS – Hendersonville Theatre

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
2023 Season Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 26 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Purchase a subscription to the Music on the Rock® Winter / Spring Concert Series and receive a 10% Discount!

Don’t miss out!

Performances are limited. Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season
Jan 26 all-day
online

Photo Caption: Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season, Reader’s Theatre

Seeking local businesses to partner w/ Hendersonville Theatre
Jan 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

we are looking for local businesses to partner with to sponsor our upcoming theatre season, concert series, and special events! As a non-profit, local, community theatre, we are able to make events happen in our community through donations and sponsorship support. With your help, we can continue to provide quality live theatre, concerts, and more! Interested in becoming a season or show sponsor? We take donations at any level! For more information about sponsorship levels, visit the sponsorship page on our website here: SPONSORSHIPS – Hendersonville Theatre

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Listen to This: “Oh Brother, Here Thou Art”
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Story Palor

Listen to This, stories and more on stage presents “”Oh Brother, Here Thou Art” — an evening of true stories of non-sister siblings.

Friday, January 27, 2023
2023 Season Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 27 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Purchase a subscription to the Music on the Rock® Winter / Spring Concert Series and receive a 10% Discount!

Don’t miss out!

Performances are limited. Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season
Jan 27 all-day
online

Photo Caption: Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season, Reader’s Theatre

LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Jan 27 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Seeking local businesses to partner w/ Hendersonville Theatre
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

we are looking for local businesses to partner with to sponsor our upcoming theatre season, concert series, and special events! As a non-profit, local, community theatre, we are able to make events happen in our community through donations and sponsorship support. With your help, we can continue to provide quality live theatre, concerts, and more! Interested in becoming a season or show sponsor? We take donations at any level! For more information about sponsorship levels, visit the sponsorship page on our website here: SPONSORSHIPS – Hendersonville Theatre

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The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm
Black Mountain Center for the Arts

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and seating is General Admission. Online ticket sales end 1 hour prior to showtime but there may still be tickets available at the door for purchase. Call the BMCA office at 828.669.0930 to find out ticket availability.

Palimpsest: A Live Podcast Performance
Jan 27 @ 7:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

Palimpsest: A Live Podcast Performance
In celebration of the podcast Palimpsest’s fifth anniversary, join creators Jamieson Ridenhour and Hayley Heninger for an intimate live performance featuring three complete stand-alone episodes from 2022’s Visitations series.

Palimpsest is a single-voiced horror audio drama about memory, identity, and the things that haunt us. Each 10-episode season is a self-contained story exploring the spaces between horror, fantasy, and psychological realism. Recently wrapping up its fourth season with over half a million downloads, Palimpsest has critics calling it “audio fiction’s best foray into the Gothic” and “a masterclass in atmosphere.”
http://www.thepalimpsestpodcast.com/

January 27, 2023 at 7:30pm
at The Magnetic Theatre,
375 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28801

COME FROM AWAY
Jan 27 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center Concert Hall

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

Saturday, January 28, 2023
2023 Season Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 28 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Purchase a subscription to the Music on the Rock® Winter / Spring Concert Series and receive a 10% Discount!

Don’t miss out!

Performances are limited. Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season
Jan 28 all-day
online

Photo Caption: Hendersonville Theatre’s 2023 Season, Reader’s Theatre