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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Friday, July 13, 2018
Disney’s Aladdin JR.
Jul 13 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.

 

Playhouse Downtown 125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

Saturday, July 14, 2018
Broadway on the Rock
Jul 14 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

You liked last year’s hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night? You’ll love this celebration of top Broadway Blockbusters from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Newsies as well as classic hits from the Golden Age of the Great White Way.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Disney’s Aladdin JR.
Jul 14 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.

 

Playhouse Downtown 125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

Sunday, July 15, 2018
Broadway on the Rock
Jul 15 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

You liked last year’s hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night? You’ll love this celebration of top Broadway Blockbusters from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Newsies as well as classic hits from the Golden Age of the Great White Way.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Disney’s Aladdin JR.
Jul 15 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.

 

Playhouse Downtown 125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Broadway on the Rock
Jul 18 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

You liked last year’s hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night? You’ll love this celebration of top Broadway Blockbusters from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Newsies as well as classic hits from the Golden Age of the Great White Way.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Thursday, July 19, 2018
Broadway on the Rock
Jul 19 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

You liked last year’s hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night? You’ll love this celebration of top Broadway Blockbusters from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Newsies as well as classic hits from the Golden Age of the Great White Way.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 19 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

Literacy Council ESOL Training
Jul 19 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

The English for Speakers of Other Langauges (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at the Literacy Council, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam.

Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. Tutoring takes place for two hours once each week at times and locations that are mutually convenient for students and tutors.

Friday, July 20, 2018
Broadway on the Rock
Jul 20 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

You liked last year’s hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night? You’ll love this celebration of top Broadway Blockbusters from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Newsies as well as classic hits from the Golden Age of the Great White Way.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 20 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

HAIRSPRAY JR.
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold adaption of the Tony Award-winning musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance and change the world. Join us for our Summer student musical!

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Broadway on the Rock
Jul 21 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

You liked last year’s hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night? You’ll love this celebration of top Broadway Blockbusters from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Newsies as well as classic hits from the Golden Age of the Great White Way.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 21 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

Sunday, July 22, 2018
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 22 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

HAIRSPRAY JR.
Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold adaption of the Tony Award-winning musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance and change the world. Join us for our Summer student musical!

Monday, July 23, 2018
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 23 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

Kids Clay Camp — On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10
Jul 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Kids Clay Camp --  On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 @ Odyssey ClayWorks   | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 with Sara Ballek

July 23-27
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm

Your dreams of becoming a Clay DJ will come true in this week full of wheel throwing! Not only will students learn how to use the potter’s wheel, but they will also create fun, funky objects for daily use! After the pots come off the wheel, lively decorating and sculpting will add the finishing touches to their masterpieces!

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 24 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

Kids Clay Camp — On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10
Jul 24 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Kids Clay Camp --  On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 @ Odyssey ClayWorks   | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 with Sara Ballek

July 23-27
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm

Your dreams of becoming a Clay DJ will come true in this week full of wheel throwing! Not only will students learn how to use the potter’s wheel, but they will also create fun, funky objects for daily use! After the pots come off the wheel, lively decorating and sculpting will add the finishing touches to their masterpieces!

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 25 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

Kids Clay Camp — On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10
Jul 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Kids Clay Camp --  On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 @ Odyssey ClayWorks   | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 with Sara Ballek

July 23-27
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm

Your dreams of becoming a Clay DJ will come true in this week full of wheel throwing! Not only will students learn how to use the potter’s wheel, but they will also create fun, funky objects for daily use! After the pots come off the wheel, lively decorating and sculpting will add the finishing touches to their masterpieces!

Thursday, July 26, 2018
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 26 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

Kids Clay Camp — On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Kids Clay Camp --  On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 @ Odyssey ClayWorks   | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 with Sara Ballek

July 23-27
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm

Your dreams of becoming a Clay DJ will come true in this week full of wheel throwing! Not only will students learn how to use the potter’s wheel, but they will also create fun, funky objects for daily use! After the pots come off the wheel, lively decorating and sculpting will add the finishing touches to their masterpieces!

Literacy Council ESOL Training
Jul 26 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

The English for Speakers of Other Langauges (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at the Literacy Council, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam.

Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. Tutoring takes place for two hours once each week at times and locations that are mutually convenient for students and tutors.

Friday, July 27, 2018
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle
Jul 27 all-day
Magnetic 375
BUGS! A Musical Spectacle @ Magnetic 375 | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

BUGS! is a new musical exploring the insect world. Through a series of funny and uplifting vignettes, this immersive spectacle asks us to pause, look closely, and consider the little things.

Public performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm and 3:30pm, and Sundays at 1pm, with added performances Sunday July 22 at 3:30pm and Thursday July 26 at 7pm. Visit Asheville Creative Arts’ website for information on tickets: $12 (July 19-22); and $12/students and $23/adults (July 26-29).

Mamma Mia!
Jul 27 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

The #1 most requested musical at FRP and international phenomenon…MAMMA MIA!

Dance the night away to such ABBA favorites as “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The Winner Takes It All” and “Thank you for the Music” in this delightful musical comedy and Broadway sensation.

Following the release of the brand new musical movie, Mamma Mia 2 in movie theaters on July 20th, see where it all began at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage from July 27th to August 18th as WE present Mamma Mia!

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Passion, Purpose, & Power: A Transformative Vision Quest Weekend for Women.
Jul 27 – Jul 29 all-day
Homestead Retreat
Passion, Purpose, & Power: A Transformative Vision Quest Weekend for Women. @ Homestead Retreat  |  |  |

A Transformative Vision Quest Weekend For Women:
Through mystical Shamanic Journeys, Wisdom Teachings, Sweat Lodge and Medicine Wheel ceremonies, we will call upon our Spirit Guides and Teachers to help us quest in the sacred places of this ancient and healing land. We will gain wisdom, guidance, answers, and insight. We will sense ourselves anew and joyfully open to our special path, our place in the Oneness of Life.

Kids Clay Camp — On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10
Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Kids Clay Camp --  On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 @ Odyssey ClayWorks   | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

On Your Mark, Get Centered, Throw! Clay Camp Ages 6-10 with Sara Ballek

July 23-27
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm

Your dreams of becoming a Clay DJ will come true in this week full of wheel throwing! Not only will students learn how to use the potter’s wheel, but they will also create fun, funky objects for daily use! After the pots come off the wheel, lively decorating and sculpting will add the finishing touches to their masterpieces!

HAIRSPRAY JR.
Jul 27 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold adaption of the Tony Award-winning musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance and change the world. Join us for our Summer student musical!