Calendar of Events

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, May 15, 2026
Women of the Pacific Northwest
May 15 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

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Categories: Art & Craft
Saturday, May 16, 2026
No Child…
May 16 all-day
NC State Company

No Child…

Apr. 29th — May. 17th, 2026

FUNNY | TOUCHING | SOLO SHOW

A tour-de-force exploration of the New York City public school system. An insightful, hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who is concerned about the state of our education system and how we might fix it. The play, inspired by Sun’s own experiences as a teaching artist, focuses on the lives of students and their struggles, rather than the No Child Left Behind Act, despite the title’s reference. The play utilizes humor and poignant moments to portray the students’ environment and their resilience in the face of adversity. 

Performances of No Child… will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

April 29 – May 17, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday May 1 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

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Categories: Theatre
Women of the Pacific Northwest
May 16 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

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Categories: Art & Craft
Sunday, May 17, 2026
No Child…
May 17 all-day
NC State Company

No Child…

Apr. 29th — May. 17th, 2026

FUNNY | TOUCHING | SOLO SHOW

A tour-de-force exploration of the New York City public school system. An insightful, hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who is concerned about the state of our education system and how we might fix it. The play, inspired by Sun’s own experiences as a teaching artist, focuses on the lives of students and their struggles, rather than the No Child Left Behind Act, despite the title’s reference. The play utilizes humor and poignant moments to portray the students’ environment and their resilience in the face of adversity. 

Performances of No Child… will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

April 29 – May 17, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday May 1 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

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Categories: Theatre
Women of the Pacific Northwest
May 17 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

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Categories: Art & Craft
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Randy Travis & The Original Randy Travis Band – The More Life Tour
May 23 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour Bio The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Randy Travis will make a special appearance and VIP passes are available in most markets that include a meet and greet with the country icon, himself.

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Categories: Music
Thursday, May 28, 2026
City Dance
May 28 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

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Friday, May 29, 2026
Andrew Bird with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra
May 29 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

With a distinctive sound that resists categorization, Grammy nominated violinist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Bird, makes his debut with the INSERT Symphony. Balancing swelling sounds with jazz, folk, and pop melodies in an unforgettable display of unique virtuosity, Bird celebrates the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed record The Mysterious Production of Eggs. Featuring a top-to-bottom album performance with orchestral arrangements, Bird caps off the performance with a suite of fan-favorite tunes from his near 30-year repertoire.

Performing at Harrah’s Cherokee Center at 8pm.

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Categories: Music
Saturday, May 30, 2026
John Crist Live!
May 30 @ 7:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

John Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than 7.9 million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast and continuously charts as one of Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians. John has sold out the majority of his 2025 U.S. ‘Jokes For Humans’ dates and recently launched a Fall extension – which kicked off at Las Vegas’ Encore Theater and will visit cities like Austin, Louisville, Cleveland and more later this year.

Performing at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville at 7pm.

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Categories: Comedy
Trey Kennedy – The Relatable Tour
May 30 @ 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Hi – this is Trey! I’m supposed to tell you all my accomplishments in this bio but there’s NO way anyone would read that. I just hope you come to my show and bring your friends and family; this is my favorite show I’ve written yet. You can check out my most recent special “GROW UP” on Hulu or my Youtube channel. I promise to give you a good time and in return I just ask for your thoughts and prayers – I’m bringing my wife and 2 kids under 2 on the tour bus. See y’all there!

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Categories: Music
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Notebook
Jun 9 all-day
Peace Center

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”

Tues, Jun 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Jun 12, 13 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Notebook
Jun 10 all-day
Peace Center

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”

Tues, Jun 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Jun 12, 13 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm
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Categories: Theatre
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Notebook
Jun 11 all-day
Peace Center

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”

Tues, Jun 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Jun 12, 13 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm
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Categories: Theatre
Mrs. Doubtfire
Jun 11 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Spartanburg in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

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Friday, June 12, 2026
The Notebook
Jun 12 all-day
Peace Center

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”

Tues, Jun 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Jun 12, 13 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm
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Categories: Theatre
Footloose
Jun 12 @ 2:00 pm – Jul 5 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

FOOTLOOSE

JUNE 12 – JULY 5

This musical doesn’t just dance, it dazzles! Set to the anthems that defined a generation — “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” and of course “Footloose” — this show is sure to kick off an electrifying summer.


Dancing is not a crime…except in Bomont, Texas. Then Ren McCormack rolls in, all city swagger, restless energy, and a heartbeat too loud to ignore, which catches the eye of the preacher’s daughter with a wild streak of her own.


When Ren’s beat hits, the quiet cracks, the pulse quickens, and the town just can’t stand still. What begins as rebellion becomes revival, grief gives way to groove, and a community reclaims its rhythm.

The band’s on fire, the kicks are higher, now you gotta cut loose!


​Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

TICKETS STARTING AT: $60

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Saturday, June 13, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 13 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
The Notebook
Jun 13 all-day
Peace Center

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”

Tues, Jun 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Jun 12, 13 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 14 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
The Notebook
Jun 14 all-day
Peace Center

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”

Tues, Jun 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Jun 12, 13 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 18 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
Friday, June 19, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 19 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Saturday, June 20, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 20 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
Sunday, June 21, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 21 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
Thursday, June 25, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 25 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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City Dance
Jun 25 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

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Categories: Dance Featured Parks & Recreation
Friday, June 26, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 26 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
Saturday, June 27, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 27 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
Sunday, June 28, 2026
In the Heights
Jun 28 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

In The Heights

June 12 – 28, 2026

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Sponsored by: The Teel Family Foundation

Before Hamilton, there was In the Heights. With a vibrant score blending hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this Tony Award–winning musical tells the story of a tight-knit community on the brink of change in New York’s Washington Heights. Featuring unforgettable characters and songs like “Breathe,” “96,000,” and “Carnaval del Barrio,” this show is a celebration of heritage, home, and hope.

 

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Categories: Theatre
Thursday, July 23, 2026
City Dance
Jul 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Read more
Categories: Dance Featured Parks & Recreation