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, May 2, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse Vagabond Videos
May 2 all-day
Facebook

Our Vagabond Videos series continued this week featuring Merrill PeifferDennis C. Maulden and Stewart GregoryRyah Nixon and Ryan GuerraPreston Dyar, and former apprentice, Brian Wittenberg. Click the image above to view Ryah and Ryan’s duet of “Somewhere That’s Green.”

Peace Center 2020-2021 Broadway Season Tickets (deadline ticket holders renewal is May 9)
May 2 all-day
Peace Center

The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is May 9.

New season ticket orders will be processed in the order they are received.

To purchase season tickets, click the “Renew Your Subscription” or “Become A Subscriber” buttons above or contact us by calling 864.467.3000 or mailing your form to Peace Center Box Office at 101 W Broad 101 W Broad St., Greenville SC 29601.

There’s an incredible Broadway season on the horizon that includes Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, reimagined revivals, and the hottest Broadway shows straight from New York City. Season ticket holders and Peacekeepers make it possible to bring these exhilarating and fresh productions to Greenville. THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the Peace Center!

Stream Shakespeare Plays Recorded At The Globe Theatre, Online
May 2 all-day
The Globe Theatre, Online

The South Bank’s Globe Theatre has closed its doors for now, but it also has an online catalogue of filmed performances to feast on.

Globe Player has paid-for recordings of many of the theatre’s Shakespeare adaptations spanning more than 10 years, including Mark Rylance and Stephen Fry in Twelfth Night; Jonathan Pryce as the Merchant of Venice; Emma Rice’s naughty telling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Adetomiwa Edun and Ellie Kendrick in the 2009 production of Romeo and Juliet; and Lucy Bailey’s bloodthirsty Titus Andronicus.

Watching one of these for your sofa is probably more comfortable than being a groundling at the theatre itself, although you’ll pay roughly the same to rent, as you usually would for the cheapest tickets in the house.

If you’re particularly barmy about the Bard, bundles of nine different seasons at the Globe are also available to buy.

Free content on Globe Player is admittedly limited, although there’s some interesting behind-the-scenes content to check out.

Curious George: The Golden Meatball CANCELLED
May 2 @ 10:00 am
South Carolina Children's Theatre

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Curious George is back and ready to cook as he helps Chef Pisghetti get ready for his once-a-year All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day! But a new, corner-cutting meatball maker intercepts Pisghetti’s crowd and ruins the day.

Admitting defeat, Pisghetti announces he will hang up his apron for good. But George believes his friend is the best meatball chef, and decides to enter him in the Golden Meatball Contest to prove it.

When Pisghetti gets lost on his way to the contest, George must stand in for him, and cook the meatballs on his own. The determined little monkey tries his very hardest, but can he help win the contest without the Pisghetti’s super-secret ingredient?

This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike!


Music by John Kavanaugh; Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon; Based on the Books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the Play Owned by Universal Stage Productions; Theatre for Young Audiences; Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.


Most enjoyed by children, ages 3 and up.
Visit scchildrenstheatre.org for further details.

Curious George: The Golden Meatball CANCELLED
May 2 @ 1:30 pm
South Carolina Children's Theatre

curious-660.jpg

Curious George is back and ready to cook as he helps Chef Pisghetti get ready for his once-a-year All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day! But a new, corner-cutting meatball maker intercepts Pisghetti’s crowd and ruins the day.

Admitting defeat, Pisghetti announces he will hang up his apron for good. But George believes his friend is the best meatball chef, and decides to enter him in the Golden Meatball Contest to prove it.

When Pisghetti gets lost on his way to the contest, George must stand in for him, and cook the meatballs on his own. The determined little monkey tries his very hardest, but can he help win the contest without the Pisghetti’s super-secret ingredient?

This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike!


Music by John Kavanaugh; Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon; Based on the Books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the Play Owned by Universal Stage Productions; Theatre for Young Audiences; Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.


Most enjoyed by children, ages 3 and up.
Visit scchildrenstheatre.org for further details.

Million Dollar Quartet CANCELLED
May 2 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
The Lifespan of a FACT
May 2 @ 7:30 pm
NC Stage Company

A determined young fact checker is about to stir up trouble. The demanding editor has given him a big assignment: apply his skill to a groundbreaking piece by the unorthodox author. Together, they take on the high-stakes world of publishing in this new comedy of conflict. The ultimate showdown between fact and fiction is about to begin—with undeniably delicious consequences.

“stinging relevance to so much of what’s been happening for years now in American social, cultural and political discourse” – The Hollywood Reporter

Discretionary Warning: Adult themes and language

Million Dollar Quartet CANCELLED
May 2 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse Giving Tuesday
May 3 all-day
Online

Join us for #GivingTuesdayNow this May 5, 2020, an international day of charitable giving designed to offset the impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofits. Thanks to a generous donor who will match your gift, you can DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT by (1) joining the team as a first time donor, (2) increasing your annual donation by 25%, or (3) making a gift of any amount if your last gift was made more than one year ago. Watch for more details to come but mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 5 – #GivingTuesdayNow.

Flat Rock Playhouse Vagabond Videos
May 3 all-day
Facebook

Our Vagabond Videos series continued this week featuring Merrill PeifferDennis C. Maulden and Stewart GregoryRyah Nixon and Ryan GuerraPreston Dyar, and former apprentice, Brian Wittenberg. Click the image above to view Ryah and Ryan’s duet of “Somewhere That’s Green.”

Peace Center 2020-2021 Broadway Season Tickets (deadline ticket holders renewal is May 9)
May 3 all-day
Peace Center

The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is May 9.

New season ticket orders will be processed in the order they are received.

To purchase season tickets, click the “Renew Your Subscription” or “Become A Subscriber” buttons above or contact us by calling 864.467.3000 or mailing your form to Peace Center Box Office at 101 W Broad 101 W Broad St., Greenville SC 29601.

There’s an incredible Broadway season on the horizon that includes Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, reimagined revivals, and the hottest Broadway shows straight from New York City. Season ticket holders and Peacekeepers make it possible to bring these exhilarating and fresh productions to Greenville. THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the Peace Center!

Stream Shakespeare Plays Recorded At The Globe Theatre, Online
May 3 all-day
The Globe Theatre, Online

The South Bank’s Globe Theatre has closed its doors for now, but it also has an online catalogue of filmed performances to feast on.

Globe Player has paid-for recordings of many of the theatre’s Shakespeare adaptations spanning more than 10 years, including Mark Rylance and Stephen Fry in Twelfth Night; Jonathan Pryce as the Merchant of Venice; Emma Rice’s naughty telling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Adetomiwa Edun and Ellie Kendrick in the 2009 production of Romeo and Juliet; and Lucy Bailey’s bloodthirsty Titus Andronicus.

Watching one of these for your sofa is probably more comfortable than being a groundling at the theatre itself, although you’ll pay roughly the same to rent, as you usually would for the cheapest tickets in the house.

If you’re particularly barmy about the Bard, bundles of nine different seasons at the Globe are also available to buy.

Free content on Globe Player is admittedly limited, although there’s some interesting behind-the-scenes content to check out.

Curious George: The Golden Meatball CANCELLED
May 3 @ 1:30 pm
South Carolina Children's Theatre

curious-660.jpg

Curious George is back and ready to cook as he helps Chef Pisghetti get ready for his once-a-year All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day! But a new, corner-cutting meatball maker intercepts Pisghetti’s crowd and ruins the day.

Admitting defeat, Pisghetti announces he will hang up his apron for good. But George believes his friend is the best meatball chef, and decides to enter him in the Golden Meatball Contest to prove it.

When Pisghetti gets lost on his way to the contest, George must stand in for him, and cook the meatballs on his own. The determined little monkey tries his very hardest, but can he help win the contest without the Pisghetti’s super-secret ingredient?

This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike!


Music by John Kavanaugh; Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon; Based on the Books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the Play Owned by Universal Stage Productions; Theatre for Young Audiences; Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.


Most enjoyed by children, ages 3 and up.
Visit scchildrenstheatre.org for further details.

Million Dollar Quartet CANCELLED
May 3 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
The Lifespan of a FACT
May 3 @ 2:00 pm
NC Stage Company

A determined young fact checker is about to stir up trouble. The demanding editor has given him a big assignment: apply his skill to a groundbreaking piece by the unorthodox author. Together, they take on the high-stakes world of publishing in this new comedy of conflict. The ultimate showdown between fact and fiction is about to begin—with undeniably delicious consequences.

“stinging relevance to so much of what’s been happening for years now in American social, cultural and political discourse” – The Hollywood Reporter

Discretionary Warning: Adult themes and language

Monday, May 4, 2020
Connect with Asheville Community Theatre on Facebook
May 4 all-day
Asheville Community Theatre online

  • Backstage Pass: Down stage left? Up stage right? What in the world do these things mean? Find out with Amanda and Chanda!
  • ACT Reads – A Chapter at a Time: Hoist your anchor and go on a journey with actor and educator John Hall. A great adventure for all ages!
  • Face With a Name: Get to know Jill Summers, our Technical Director, and see how she creates models for scenic design!
Flat Rock Playhouse Giving Tuesday
May 4 all-day
Online

Join us for #GivingTuesdayNow this May 5, 2020, an international day of charitable giving designed to offset the impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofits. Thanks to a generous donor who will match your gift, you can DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT by (1) joining the team as a first time donor, (2) increasing your annual donation by 25%, or (3) making a gift of any amount if your last gift was made more than one year ago. Watch for more details to come but mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 5 – #GivingTuesdayNow.

Peace Center 2020-2021 Broadway Season Tickets (deadline ticket holders renewal is May 9)
May 4 all-day
Peace Center

The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is May 9.

New season ticket orders will be processed in the order they are received.

To purchase season tickets, click the “Renew Your Subscription” or “Become A Subscriber” buttons above or contact us by calling 864.467.3000 or mailing your form to Peace Center Box Office at 101 W Broad 101 W Broad St., Greenville SC 29601.

There’s an incredible Broadway season on the horizon that includes Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, reimagined revivals, and the hottest Broadway shows straight from New York City. Season ticket holders and Peacekeepers make it possible to bring these exhilarating and fresh productions to Greenville. THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the Peace Center!

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Connect with Asheville Community Theatre on Facebook
May 5 all-day
Asheville Community Theatre online

  • Backstage Pass: Down stage left? Up stage right? What in the world do these things mean? Find out with Amanda and Chanda!
  • ACT Reads – A Chapter at a Time: Hoist your anchor and go on a journey with actor and educator John Hall. A great adventure for all ages!
  • Face With a Name: Get to know Jill Summers, our Technical Director, and see how she creates models for scenic design!
Flat Rock Playhouse Giving Tuesday
May 5 all-day
Online

Join us for #GivingTuesdayNow this May 5, 2020, an international day of charitable giving designed to offset the impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofits. Thanks to a generous donor who will match your gift, you can DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT by (1) joining the team as a first time donor, (2) increasing your annual donation by 25%, or (3) making a gift of any amount if your last gift was made more than one year ago. Watch for more details to come but mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 5 – #GivingTuesdayNow.

Peace Center 2020-2021 Broadway Season Tickets (deadline ticket holders renewal is May 9)
May 5 all-day
Peace Center

The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is May 9.

New season ticket orders will be processed in the order they are received.

To purchase season tickets, click the “Renew Your Subscription” or “Become A Subscriber” buttons above or contact us by calling 864.467.3000 or mailing your form to Peace Center Box Office at 101 W Broad 101 W Broad St., Greenville SC 29601.

There’s an incredible Broadway season on the horizon that includes Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, reimagined revivals, and the hottest Broadway shows straight from New York City. Season ticket holders and Peacekeepers make it possible to bring these exhilarating and fresh productions to Greenville. THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the Peace Center!

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Connect with Asheville Community Theatre on Facebook
May 6 all-day
Asheville Community Theatre online

  • Backstage Pass: Down stage left? Up stage right? What in the world do these things mean? Find out with Amanda and Chanda!
  • ACT Reads – A Chapter at a Time: Hoist your anchor and go on a journey with actor and educator John Hall. A great adventure for all ages!
  • Face With a Name: Get to know Jill Summers, our Technical Director, and see how she creates models for scenic design!
Peace Center 2020-2021 Broadway Season Tickets (deadline ticket holders renewal is May 9)
May 6 all-day
Peace Center

The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is May 9.

New season ticket orders will be processed in the order they are received.

To purchase season tickets, click the “Renew Your Subscription” or “Become A Subscriber” buttons above or contact us by calling 864.467.3000 or mailing your form to Peace Center Box Office at 101 W Broad 101 W Broad St., Greenville SC 29601.

There’s an incredible Broadway season on the horizon that includes Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, reimagined revivals, and the hottest Broadway shows straight from New York City. Season ticket holders and Peacekeepers make it possible to bring these exhilarating and fresh productions to Greenville. THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the Peace Center!

Million Dollar Quartet CANCELLED
May 6 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Million Dollar Quartet CANCELLED
May 6 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
The Lifespan of a FACT
May 6 @ 7:30 pm
NC Stage Company

A determined young fact checker is about to stir up trouble. The demanding editor has given him a big assignment: apply his skill to a groundbreaking piece by the unorthodox author. Together, they take on the high-stakes world of publishing in this new comedy of conflict. The ultimate showdown between fact and fiction is about to begin—with undeniably delicious consequences.

“stinging relevance to so much of what’s been happening for years now in American social, cultural and political discourse” – The Hollywood Reporter

Discretionary Warning: Adult themes and language

Thursday, May 7, 2020
Connect with Asheville Community Theatre on Facebook
May 7 all-day
Asheville Community Theatre online

  • Backstage Pass: Down stage left? Up stage right? What in the world do these things mean? Find out with Amanda and Chanda!
  • ACT Reads – A Chapter at a Time: Hoist your anchor and go on a journey with actor and educator John Hall. A great adventure for all ages!
  • Face With a Name: Get to know Jill Summers, our Technical Director, and see how she creates models for scenic design!
Flat Rock Playhouse Cancels 2020 Season
May 7 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

“We are heartbroken to have to make this decision,” said producing artistic director Lisa K. Bryant. “With state-mandated limitations on gathering sizes for the foreseeable future, as well as recent information that union rules for actors returning to work may not even be issued until summer, it is now clear we cannot reopen in mid-July as we had hoped. The right decision for the long-term health of the Playhouse and for our patrons is to move the entire 2020 season to 2021.” This decision was ratified unanimously by the Playhouse Board of Trustees.

Peace Center 2020-2021 Broadway Season Tickets (deadline ticket holders renewal is May 9)
May 7 all-day
Peace Center

The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is May 9.

New season ticket orders will be processed in the order they are received.

To purchase season tickets, click the “Renew Your Subscription” or “Become A Subscriber” buttons above or contact us by calling 864.467.3000 or mailing your form to Peace Center Box Office at 101 W Broad 101 W Broad St., Greenville SC 29601.

There’s an incredible Broadway season on the horizon that includes Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, reimagined revivals, and the hottest Broadway shows straight from New York City. Season ticket holders and Peacekeepers make it possible to bring these exhilarating and fresh productions to Greenville. THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the Peace Center!

Million Dollar Quartet CANCELLED
May 7 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse