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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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Some Like It Hot
Jun 10 all-day
Peace Center

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.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 11 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Some Like It Hot
Jun 11 all-day
Peace Center

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.

Full Moon Serenity Sound Bath
Jun 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Asheville

Celebrate the Full Moon by immersing yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath! The full moon offers a boost in healing to our energy field.

Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.

Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.

The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 6:15 PM, doors close promptly at 6:30 PM.

This session is being offered on a Sliding Scale of $10-$20.

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.

Standup Comedy Dad Jokes Picture Show
Jun 11 @ 7:30 pm
Pulp Lounge

Dad Jokes Standup Comedy Picture Show
Everyone loves dads doing jokes! Lucky for you these are professional comedians giving you more laughs than groans. Comics on the show do standup with pictures to illustrate their sets!!
Wednesday June 11, 7:30-9p in The Orange Peel’s comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ varieties) located under the iconic stage. No food is served but we do have free snacks while they last and outside food is permitted (no drinks of any kind).
$17 tickets available at door or The Orange Peel’s website
Host is Hilliary Begley voted repeatedly Asheville’s Favorite comic in the Mountain Xpress. Film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” and Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 12 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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In the Heights
Jun 12 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.

 

Some Like It Hot
Jun 12 all-day
Peace Center

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.

Breathe, Renew, Release: A Breathwork Workshop for Spring into Summer Energy
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Still Point Wellness

Experience the transformative power of breathwork in this two-hour workshop designed to help you clear out old energy and embrace the new. As we transition into the vibrancy of spring and the expansiveness of summer, you’ll be supported to release what no longer serves you, renew your energy, and create space for new growth

The heart of the experience will be a conscious connected breathwork journey, where you will be gently guided to clear away emotional blockages, release limiting beliefs, and create space for personal rejuvenation.

This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to shed the old and step into a fresh season or chapter. You’ll leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and open to the possibilities ahead.

All levels are welcome. No prior breathwork experience needed. Must be 18+ and in good health to participate. If you are pregnant or think you may be, or have a serious, severe, or uncontrolled physical or mental health condition, this practice is strongly not recommended. A participation waiver is required. If you have questions about whether breathwork is right for you, please reach out to The Breath Nurse at [email protected].

Friday, June 13, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 13 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Jun 13 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

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.

ABOUT THE SHOW

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.

Some Like It Hot
Jun 13 all-day
Peace Center

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 Asheville Magic Experience
Jun 13 all-day
The Crow and Quill

The Asheville Magic Experience takes guests on a magical journey of wonder and astonishment . See the worlds best magicians performing live, inches away. Shows are have extremely limited seating with only 25 available for each performance. See the magic close up and experience the wonder in our unique one of a kind pop up magic theater. You can visit AshevilleMagicShow.com for more information and tickets.

Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
Jun 13 @ 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Ignite Jewelry Studios

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Jun 13 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

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.

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 14 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Jun 14 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

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.

ABOUT THE SHOW

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.

Some Like It Hot
Jun 14 all-day
Peace Center

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.

Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
Jun 14 @ 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Ignite Jewelry Studios

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Jun 14 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

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.

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 15 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Jun 15 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

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.

ABOUT THE SHOW

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.

Some Like It Hot
Jun 15 all-day
Peace Center

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 Merry Wives of Windsor
Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

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.

Monday, June 16, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 16 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 17 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 18 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jun 19 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

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

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Summer Conference: Loving Our Neighbors as Ourselves
Jun 19 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 am
Kanuga

Nourish your body, mind, and soul by experiencing a variety of offerings to bring balance and peace to your life during these times. Ample free time allows participants to nap, hike around the lake, journal, or explore Kanuga. Led by Chantal McKinney, a life-long seeker of the Divine. She is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, practitioner of community development, and former church planter who walks among the two worlds of faith and spirituality.

The Last Wide Open
Jun 19 @ 7:30 pm
North Carolina Stage Company

THIS PRODUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER, 2024 AND WAS CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE. WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED! SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AND NEW DATES.

Late one night after closing the restaurant where they both work, Lina and Roberto unexpectedly find themselves in conversation. This exquisite play with music renders the near hits and misses that are the reality of life for this waitress and immigrant dishwasher as we watch three alternate realities unfold over the course of the night. 

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