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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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Winner of four Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” – The New York Times
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
SOME LIKE IT HOT is recommended for ages 12+ and contains adult language and mature themes.
The Montford Park Players proudly present “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is a lively comedy centered on the antics of Sir John Falstaff, who attempts to woo two women, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page. Their clever retaliation & mischievous schemes lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and deceptions in a 1950s Windsor. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE!No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
June 19 – July 13, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 6/20 and 6/27 at 7:30pm
Friday 7/4 and 7/11 at 2pm
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
Book by Doug Wright. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Music by Alan Menken.
Sponsored by Mellow Mushroom & Mast General Store
June 13-July 6, 2025.
Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
No July 4th show due to holiday.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
A talkback with the cast & crew of Disney’s The Little Mermaid will be held following certain the performance on Sunday, June 15.
Run Time: Two Hours (Approx.)
There will be a fifteen minute intermission for this show.
Content Awareness: This show is suitable for all audiences.
Kristin Hillegas, owner of Serenity Sound Healing of Asheville, offers a nurturing sanctuary for deep rest, renewal, and inner harmony.
With over 25 years in the Healing Arts, she uses the power of intention to gently guide you into states of relaxation and energetic balance through sound baths with singing bowls, chimes, gongs and more.
Kristin’s sessions support stress relief, emotional healing, clarity, and peace—inviting the body and spirit to return to their natural rhythm of wholeness.
$20 in Advance, $25 at the door
June 19 – July 13, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 6/20 and 6/27 at 7:30pm
Friday 7/4 and 7/11 at 2pm
The Montford Park Players proudly present “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is a lively comedy centered on the antics of Sir John Falstaff, who attempts to woo two women, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page. Their clever retaliation & mischievous schemes lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and deceptions in a 1950s Windsor. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE!No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
Book by Doug Wright. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Music by Alan Menken.
Sponsored by Mellow Mushroom & Mast General Store
June 13-July 6, 2025.
Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
No July 4th show due to holiday.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
A talkback with the cast & crew of Disney’s The Little Mermaid will be held following certain the performance on Sunday, June 15.
Run Time: Two Hours (Approx.)
There will be a fifteen minute intermission for this show.
Content Awareness: This show is suitable for all audiences.
Mark your calendars! Haywood County will host the 1st Annual Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival on June 21st right here on the Folkmoot Friendship Center campus. This is an all-embracing celebration honoring International Day of Yoga, Summer Solstice and whole-body wellness. Beginning with an Opening Ceremony at 10 am, the festival will offer yoga, qigong, tai chi, somatics and sound healing sessions, Wisdom & Wellness talks and workshops, Vendor Village with dozens of artists, artisans, outdoor activity gear and wellness related products, Food Truck Park, an herbal mocktail bar, children’s adventure center with free activities throughout the day, live entertainment, hula hooping, belly dancing and a drum circle, all culminating with a dynamic Closing Ceremony at 8 pm. Axis Yoga is the proud Presenting Sponsor, and Axis instructor Robin King is the founder and director of the festival. We invite you to bring your family, mats, blankets and camp chairs and settle in on The Green, the sports field adjacent to our buildings, for a full day of inspiration, deep connection and family fun. Vending and sponsorship opportunities available. Fees only apply for classes and workshops. All other activities are FREE! For more information, visit the festival website at https://www.smokymountainyogafest.com/
Don’t let the longest day of the year pass you by, make it a wellness retreat at The Wyre River Arts. Join us for complimentary yoga classes with Camilla Fay. Afterwards, enjoy juices and vegan bites from Pulp + Sprout and New Belgium’s newest hard refresher, Lightstrike. Featuring local and global wellness vendors while you chill poolside. This yoga event is free to enter. RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Everyone who registers for a class is automatically entered to win the ENO prize pack of DoubleNest Hammock + Atlas Hammock Straps!
10:00AM – 11:00AM Yoga Session
11:30AM – 12:30PM Yoga Session
As a certified yoga teacher, Camilla sees movement as one of life’s greatest gifts. Every stretch and twist is an invitation to connect more deeply with the body you’ve been given – a chance to feel, to honor, and to be present. In this special hour-long solstice practice, Camilla will guide you through grounding movement designed to cultivate presence, awe, and embodiment as we transition with the shift of the season.
Each year, MountainTrue hosts a BioBlitz to record all the species we can find in a given area. We identify and catalog organisms using the online app iNaturalist. The BioBiltz this year will be on June 21st at Hickory Nut Gap Farm near Asheville, NC. Volunteers will hike with experts in reptiles/amphibians, mammals, birds, plants, and mushrooms. *Group sign-ups are taken at the event and are first come, first serve. Group availability is subject to change.
We will meet at 12:30 pm to complete waivers and sign-up for groups. The BioBlitz will kick off at 1 pm and end at 5 pm. But the fun doesn’t stop there. We hope our volunteers will stick around for the barn dance at Hickory Nut Gap from 6 to 9 pm. All BioBlitz volunteers will receive free admission to the barn dance.
There will be a food truck on site where you can purchase dinner. MountainTrue will provide snacks.
Please bring: water, sunscreen, bug spray, notebook (if desired), sturdy close-toed shoes and any snacks, etc. that you may need.
**Kids aged 6 and up are welcome to join if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the trip.
June 19 – July 13, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 6/20 and 6/27 at 7:30pm
Friday 7/4 and 7/11 at 2pm
The Montford Park Players proudly present “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is a lively comedy centered on the antics of Sir John Falstaff, who attempts to woo two women, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page. Their clever retaliation & mischievous schemes lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and deceptions in a 1950s Windsor. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE!No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
Book by Doug Wright. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Music by Alan Menken.
Sponsored by Mellow Mushroom & Mast General Store
June 13-July 6, 2025.
Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM
No July 4th show due to holiday.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
A talkback with the cast & crew of Disney’s The Little Mermaid will be held following certain the performance on Sunday, June 15.
Run Time: Two Hours (Approx.)
There will be a fifteen minute intermission for this show.
Content Awareness: This show is suitable for all audiences.
Celebrate the light of Summer with a one hour Summer Solstice Sound Bath! A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
For the meditation, we will feel the warmth of the sun on your skin as you bask in the suns gentle rays imagining the light penetrating your body with healing energy.
Note: Please bring a mat/blankets/pillow since you will be lying on the floor.
Wear comfortable and flexible clothing.
Choose your space starting at 12:45 pm, doors close promptly at 1:00 pm.
Sliding Scale $10-$20
NOTE: Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
Celebrate the light of Summer with a one hour Summer Solstice Sound Bath! A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
For the meditation, we will feel the warmth of the sun on your skin as you bask in the suns gentle rays imagining the light penetrating your body with healing energy.
Note: Please bring a mat/blankets/pillow since you will be lying on the floor.
Wear comfortable and flexible clothing.
Choose your space starting at 12:45 pm, doors close promptly at 1:00 pm.
NOTE: Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
This event will be inspiring and uplifting, despite the serious subject matter. It is about answering the call to work towards freedom and justice. Learn how one person can make a huge difference in someone’s life, even when they don’t know how or where to start.
After a life-changing phone call, Rich became an everyday hero, helping to coordinate an international rescue operation for his niece, Loan, who became a victim of human trafficking in Malaysia. A Special guest will be joining virtually to share in this multidimensional story.
This journey to freedom exposes the hidden reality of modern slavery- and the strength it takes to reclaim one’s life.
Brought to you by Across the Sea Foundation, a 501c3 dedicated to helping to preserve the Montagnard-Dega Indigenous peoples of Vietnam. More info at acrosstheseabipoc.org.
June 19 – July 13, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 6/20 and 6/27 at 7:30pm
Friday 7/4 and 7/11 at 2pm
The Montford Park Players proudly present “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is a lively comedy centered on the antics of Sir John Falstaff, who attempts to woo two women, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page. Their clever retaliation & mischievous schemes lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and deceptions in a 1950s Windsor. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE!No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
Dance with Fireflies. No dance experience needed. Mediation; Dance; Somatic Movement; Closing around Fire. Tuesday, 6/24, 8:30pm, $15. Contact for Weaverville location: [email protected] or www.sensudance.com
June 6 – July 5
Step into the captivating world of “Beautiful,” a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Carole King or new to her music, Beautiful is a celebration of love, friendship, and the universal language of song that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80
