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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Thursday, July 30, 2020
West Side Story POSTPONED until 2021 Season
Jul 30 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Friday, July 31, 2020
The Trojan Women, by Euripides
Jul 31 all-day
Online

Considered the author’s greatest work and one of the best plays of Classical Literature. This one is going to be a “can’t miss!”

STREAMING PERFORMANCE Montford Park Players
West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Jul 31 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Saturday, August 1, 2020
The Trojan Women, by Euripides
Aug 1 all-day
Online

Considered the author’s greatest work and one of the best plays of Classical Literature. This one is going to be a “can’t miss!”

STREAMING PERFORMANCE Montford Park Players
West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Transition
Aug 1 @ 2:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

The tumultuous world of college athletics can strip one of all normalcy and self identity. Mali, a collegiate basketball star, is trying to navigate her sudden want to withdraw from the limelight and walk into the light of who she truly is; the problem is, she doesn’t know who that is. This premiere tells the story of her life, her acceptance, her trials, and most importantly, her triumphs. Will the journey break her, or will she emerge stronger than ever, ready to conquer life and all it brings?

Transition is presented as part of Asheville Community Theatre’s Artistic Horizons program, a program that gives local artists the opportunity to pursue new creative paths in the theatre. In the 2019-20 season, Artistic Horizons will feature four productions created by new, emerging, or established writers who are expanding their craft to include playwriting, or are helmed by first time directors who want to workshop a piece before committing to a full performance run.

Venardos Circus Livestream, Broadway-style animal free
Aug 1 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Online/Livestream

The Venardos Circus, a touring Broadway-style animal free production, is thrilled to announce it will return with a brand-new live online-only show via livestream on Saturday, August 1, 2020 . Venardos Circus will perform one show at 4pm CDT. No live audience seating will be available near the performance site, just via the Internet. Access the livestream will require a ticket which run $16.50 per person available at their website here. Multi-pack discounts are available. Venardos Circus has pivoted from its usual format in response to COVID-19, and this livestream offers as great opportunity for audiences across the country and around the world to join the live event and enjoy a little circus magic from anywhere in the world.

Transition
Aug 1 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

The tumultuous world of college athletics can strip one of all normalcy and self identity. Mali, a collegiate basketball star, is trying to navigate her sudden want to withdraw from the limelight and walk into the light of who she truly is; the problem is, she doesn’t know who that is. This premiere tells the story of her life, her acceptance, her trials, and most importantly, her triumphs. Will the journey break her, or will she emerge stronger than ever, ready to conquer life and all it brings?

Transition is presented as part of Asheville Community Theatre’s Artistic Horizons program, a program that gives local artists the opportunity to pursue new creative paths in the theatre. In the 2019-20 season, Artistic Horizons will feature four productions created by new, emerging, or established writers who are expanding their craft to include playwriting, or are helmed by first time directors who want to workshop a piece before committing to a full performance run.

West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 1 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Sunday, August 2, 2020
The Trojan Women, by Euripides
Aug 2 all-day
Online

Considered the author’s greatest work and one of the best plays of Classical Literature. This one is going to be a “can’t miss!”

STREAMING PERFORMANCE Montford Park Players
West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 2 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Monday, August 3, 2020
“Apprentices Plugged-In”
Aug 3 @ 6:00 pm
Online

Ranging from the Class of 1960 to 2019, tune in from the comfort of your home for an inspirational performance featuring past Apprentices. For almost 70 years, the Apprentice Program has offered rising arts professionals a unique educational and career development summer intensive that leads the way from education to employment. Enjoy a cabaret-style performance in an evening of entertainment, heart, and the chance for the Vagabond Family of patrons and performers to stay connected. Featuring special guests Lisa K. Bryant, Scott Treadway, Paige Posey, Dennis C. Maulden, and more!

Proceeds directly support Flat Rock Playhouse by maintaining our iconic 14-acre historic property, safeguarding the return of Broadway-quality entertainment, and ensuring future access to arts education in our community. Together, let’s keep the lights on and Vagabonds at the ready until we can once again open our doors to the public.

$50 / household – Includes a viewing link. Registration is 100% tax deductible.

$75 / household for Henderson County Residents – Includes a viewing link as well as a gourmet vegetarian dinner box which will be delivered to your door on the day of the event by a representative of FRP. Contactless delivery guidelines observed.

1. Click the link to register online today.

2. Mail a check made out to Flat Rock Playhouse with “Apprentices Plugged-In” in the memo line. The deadline to mail in payment is July 24th. Please provide your best email address for follow up information.

Attn: Development Office Flat Rock Playhouse

PO Box 310

Flat Rock, NC 28731

3. Call our box office at 828.693.0731 between 10 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Thursday. Thank you for your understanding and patience with our reduced hours during this time. Please note, registration confirmations will be sent via email from [email protected]Reminders will be sent via email the day before and the day of the event.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Jesus Christ Superstar CANCELLED
Aug 4 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base.

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier® Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

With music and lyrics by Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

Official Website

Wednesday, August 5, 2020
West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 5 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Jesus Christ Superstar CANCELLED
Aug 5 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base.

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier® Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

With music and lyrics by Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

Official Website

West Side Story POSTPONED until 2021 Season
Aug 5 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Thursday, August 6, 2020
West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 6 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Jesus Christ Superstar CANCELLED
Aug 6 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base.

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier® Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

With music and lyrics by Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

Official Website

West Side Story POSTPONED until 2021 Season
Aug 6 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Friday, August 7, 2020
Look Back in Anger
Aug 7 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Set in the mid-twentieth century English projects, witness a young couple struggle through the issues that seem all too familiar today: employment, finances, class, education, love, loss, and all the complications that come with it. Life leads them through its ups and downs, but will they still be able to find each other in the end?

Jesus Christ Superstar CANCELLED
Aug 7 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base.

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier® Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

With music and lyrics by Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

Official Website

West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 7 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Seattle Children’s Theater A Kids Play About Racism
Aug 8 all-day
Online

Black and red text on white
                background. Text reads A Kids Play About Racism.

A national treasure and Leader in youth arts, Seattle Children’s Theatre is an organization we’ve long admired from afar. Their dedication to children and families and their use of the performing arts in service to young people learning about the complexities of the world has long been inspiring. Most recently, they produced A Kids Play About Racism. “A groundbreaking online performance for families that explains what racism is, how to know it when you see and experience it, and ideas for what you can do about it.” Though made for kids, audiences of all ages can learn something new from this innovative and thoughtful production.

The Trojan Women, by Euripides
Aug 8 all-day
Online

Considered the author’s greatest work and one of the best plays of Classical Literature. This one is going to be a “can’t miss!”

STREAMING PERFORMANCE Montford Park Players
Jesus Christ Superstar CANCELLED
Aug 8 @ 2:00 pm
Peace Center

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base.

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier® Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

With music and lyrics by Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

Official Website

West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 8 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
 Online Costume Drama: A Fashion Show 
Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm
Online streaming

August 8, 2020 * 7:30 pm
Presented as an online streaming event

For the first time in its 9 year history, Costume Drama: A Fashion Show will be performed in YOUR living room!

Fifteen local designers have been working hard to create jaw-dropping garments from unconventional materials. So far, we’ve seen a few detail photos – keyboards and watches, tarps and cellophane, cardboard and office supplies – and we can’t wait to see the completed pieces! That will happen later this month, when we’ll be working with BClip Productions to film Costume Drama. We’ve scheduled one designer/model pair at a time and will film over several days so that we can meet safety guidelines.  

Go ahead and circle AUGUST 8 on your calendar! Tickets will go on sale for Costume Drama next week (don’t worry, we’ll send a reminder!)

Look Back in Anger
Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Set in the mid-twentieth century English projects, witness a young couple struggle through the issues that seem all too familiar today: employment, finances, class, education, love, loss, and all the complications that come with it. Life leads them through its ups and downs, but will they still be able to find each other in the end?

Jesus Christ Superstar CANCELLED
Aug 8 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base.

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier® Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

With music and lyrics by Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony® winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

Official Website

West Side Story POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Aug 8 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse