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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Imaginative kids can create, explore, and play in Summer Camps at the Wortham Center! With high-energy, low-pressure programs for rising 1st-5th grade campers, week-long camps expand minds, build life skills, and create meaningful friendships through the arts. Register now online or by calling the Box Office at 828-257-4530. Space is limited. A limited number of full and partial need-based scholarships are available upon application through Arts for All Kids. Families who qualify for free or reduced lunch are welcome to apply. Questions? Email Director of Education Anna Kimmell at [email protected]. |
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CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
Rising 1st-2nd Grades
JUNE 24-28, 2024 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Little kids with BIG imaginations can dance, sing, act, create, and collaborate in this high-energy, low-pressure arts camp! With engaging activities rooted in creative play, kids will have so much fun expressing themselves through the arts, they won’t even notice they’re also building confidence, improving physical and emotional awareness, honing listening and focus skills, and learning to work within a group. At the end of the week, campers will celebrate what they’ve learned in an informal sharing for friends and family.
$185 in February ($205 after March 1)
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Rising 1st-2nd Grades
JULY 15-19, 2024 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
In this week-long, half-day summer arts camp, students will have fun exploring the fundamentals of acting, music, and movement. Through engaging activities rooted in creative play, kids will make friends, explore the performing arts, discover new tools for expression, and share what they’ve learned in a short performance presented at the end of the week for friends and family.
$185 in February ($205 after March 1)
CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
Rising 3rd-5th Grades
JULY 8-12, 2024 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids will have fun exercising their imaginations in this week-long camp exploring the creative arts! With daily activities in acting, dance, music, design, technical theatre, and more, this high-energy, low-pressure camp builds life skills, confidence, and friendships through the arts. Kids will leave feeling empowered to take creative risks on stage and off.
$290 in February ($310 after March 1)
PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS
Rising 3rd-5th Grades
JULY 22-26, 2024 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids can connect with other creative thinkers as they write, develop, and perform in their own original show! With an emphasis on self-expression, collaboration, and the creative process, kids will have fun exploring daily activities in acting, movement, creative writing, and improvisation in a low-pressure, supportive environment. At the end of the week, young artists will share their newfound skills in an informal performance for family and friends. No prior performing arts experience is necessary, only an open mind.
$290 in February ($310 after March 1)
Visit LEAF Global Arts every Saturday for an in-house cultural exchange with Adama Dembele. Experience the Ivory Coast with our Culture Keeper from the House of Djembe.
“The Four Seasons story still hits all the high notes!” Experience the Unforgettable Music and Untold Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Jersey Boys. This Tony Award-winning musical, filled with chart-topping hits, captivating storytelling, and electrifying performances, will have audiences singing and dancing in their seats. Featuring iconic songs like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this musical is a celebration of the timeless music that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, the music, the story of Jersey Boys.
We dig this annual event – the Ménage-á-Freak Carnival Celebration! Enjoy live music by Todd Cecil and the Dirt Yard Choir, Gypsy Swingers, and The Hot Club of Asheville. Plus, catch exciting performances by Asheville Aerial Arts and an art market. Food, beer, and cocktail specials will be available all day. Saturday, May 25, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM Admission is Free. Event is Kid-friendly.
Bootleg Biology and Riverbend Malt House are excited to bring this festival to Asheville in its second year. This celebration of Southern terroir will cap Asheville Beer Week, and draw craft brewers from across the region to Asheville for the festivities. Open to interpretation, “Southern Lager” tends to be a cold-fermented, dry-finishing, lower-ABV beer that pairs well with sweltering heat. Taste more than 20 expressions of Southern Lager made with Riverbend malt and fermented with Bootleg Biology yeast at the 2nd annual Southern Lager Festival on Saturday, May 25 at The Mule from 5 to 9pm. Tickets are limited and cost $50 per person.
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Tickets are available now for our upcoming fundraising concert, “A Salute to Our Summer Season” happening THIS SATURDAY, May 25th at 7pm! This concert will feature two regional crowd-pleasers, The Gypsy River Band and The Dwayne Melton Band. Formed in 2021, The Gypsy River Band’s dynamic and familiar sound will satisfy any listener with its blend of southern rock, blues, and country music. This five-piece band is composed of Robert Bryant (lead guitar, vocals), Billy Sprouse (piano, guitar, vocals), Nick Rash (lead vocals, guitar), Faron Silvers (Bass, vocals), and Derick Graybeal (Drums). They have played regionally since their inception and have become a favorite among locals and visitors of the mountains. The Dwayne Melton Band is a mixture of great classic rock songs, ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s, playing the biggest hits from that era. Dwayne Melton (the bandleader) is a veteran on the club circuit and plays with such bands as the Krystal Image and also plays backup for “The Johnny Cash Tribute Show.” The other members of the band are John Tippton (drums and vocal); Tim Hensley (guitar and vocal); and Barbar Hoffman (lead vocalist) and they’re sure to bring you back to the era of great classic songs. |
Hendersonville Theatre welcomes soul-driven Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as May’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert. With over a hundred million albums sold and countless hits, CSN&Y songs have defined the music of a generation that still resonates today. Harvest Moon features four-part vocal harmonies and an intuitive feel for the music and vibe of Neil and CSN&Y, giving heart and soul to a lifetime of songs.
Harvest Moon was formed in 2018 by seasoned Atlanta music scene veterans to pay tribute to the legendary careers of Crosby Stills Nash & Young. Rod Gunther started the band on guitar and Henry Davis on keyboards. Brad Berry, of Reuben’s Bell and a long-time anchor of the Metalsome events, is on drums/vocals. Wade Carreker on bass/vocals and Meg Scalise on vocals bring their many years of performance and incredible talents to the band. On guitar and vocals is Grant Reynolds, a first-call Atlanta guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, and on pedal steel guitar is Mark van Allen, a nationally acclaimed session and touring musician. Mark has appeared on hundreds of recordings and has toured with Sugarland, Jimmy Herring, and many others, along with being a founding member of Blueground Undergrass.
You can follow Harvest Moon at www.facebook.com/HarvestMoonAtlanta.
Hendersonville Theatre welcomes soul-driven Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as May’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert. With over a hundred million albums sold and countless hits, CSN&Y songs have defined the music of a generation that still resonates today. Harvest Moon features four-part vocal harmonies and an intuitive feel for the music and vibe of Neil and CSN&Y, giving heart and soul to a lifetime of songs.
Part of the HT Hometown Sound Music Series
Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm
All Tickets: $35
Reserved Seating
https://www.facebook.com/events/202003266339621/
Ballet’s greatest love story debuts on the Peace Center stage when International Ballet presents Swan Lake accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Deeply moving and visually stunning, Swan Lake is the quintessential classical ballet, steeped in themes of temptation, jealousy, deception, and drama. Set against Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this story of love and betrayal, features San Francisco Ballet dancers Katherine Barkman as Odette/Odile, Esteban Hernández as Prince Siegfried, and Nathaniel Remez as von Rothbart alongside International Ballet company dancers as the majestic, glimmering swans in the corps de ballet. With exquisite costumes and dramatic sets, this incredible performance is not to be missed!
The Asheville Performing Arts Academy
Presents
The Prom
The Asheville Performing Arts Academy is excited to produce our first full-length summer production The Prom. Rehearsals will take place over the summer with the show going up in September. All students in rising 8-12 are invited to audition to be part of the cast and crew.
2024 Performances
- Friday, September 27 at 7:00pm
- Saturday, September 28 at 7:00pm
- Saturday, September 28 at 2:00pm
- Sunday, September 29 at 2:00pm
Summary
- Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays 6-8pm (Starts June 17, 2024) (and Saturdays in September)
- Performances: September 27-29, 2024
- Audition Videos Due: June 1, 2024
- Callbacks: June 8, 2024
- Cast list Announced: June 15, 2024
- Ages: Rising 8th grade and High School Only
- Price: $450
- Audition Material: Any song and monologue from a musical allowed.
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Imaginative kids can create, explore, and play in Summer Camps at the Wortham Center! With high-energy, low-pressure programs for rising 1st-5th grade campers, week-long camps expand minds, build life skills, and create meaningful friendships through the arts. Register now online or by calling the Box Office at 828-257-4530. Space is limited. A limited number of full and partial need-based scholarships are available upon application through Arts for All Kids. Families who qualify for free or reduced lunch are welcome to apply. Questions? Email Director of Education Anna Kimmell at [email protected]. |
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CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
Rising 1st-2nd Grades
JUNE 24-28, 2024 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Little kids with BIG imaginations can dance, sing, act, create, and collaborate in this high-energy, low-pressure arts camp! With engaging activities rooted in creative play, kids will have so much fun expressing themselves through the arts, they won’t even notice they’re also building confidence, improving physical and emotional awareness, honing listening and focus skills, and learning to work within a group. At the end of the week, campers will celebrate what they’ve learned in an informal sharing for friends and family.
$185 in February ($205 after March 1)
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Rising 1st-2nd Grades
JULY 15-19, 2024 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
In this week-long, half-day summer arts camp, students will have fun exploring the fundamentals of acting, music, and movement. Through engaging activities rooted in creative play, kids will make friends, explore the performing arts, discover new tools for expression, and share what they’ve learned in a short performance presented at the end of the week for friends and family.
$185 in February ($205 after March 1)
CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
Rising 3rd-5th Grades
JULY 8-12, 2024 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids will have fun exercising their imaginations in this week-long camp exploring the creative arts! With daily activities in acting, dance, music, design, technical theatre, and more, this high-energy, low-pressure camp builds life skills, confidence, and friendships through the arts. Kids will leave feeling empowered to take creative risks on stage and off.
$290 in February ($310 after March 1)
PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS
Rising 3rd-5th Grades
JULY 22-26, 2024 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids can connect with other creative thinkers as they write, develop, and perform in their own original show! With an emphasis on self-expression, collaboration, and the creative process, kids will have fun exploring daily activities in acting, movement, creative writing, and improvisation in a low-pressure, supportive environment. At the end of the week, young artists will share their newfound skills in an informal performance for family and friends. No prior performing arts experience is necessary, only an open mind.
$290 in February ($310 after March 1)
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!
Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.
It’s our 15th Anniversary and to celebrate we brought back our Sunday Church of Decadence. Brunch is the best church! Savor our gospel of grind with a Revival of our popular burlesque and circus arts brunch show. The taqueria will be serving food and mimosas.
Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch kicks off every Sunday at 12 noon — with lively bluegrass tunes courtesy of The Jack of the Wood Bluegrass Brunch Boys from 1-3pm. Sip a Bloody Mary or Mimosa or a warm Irish coffee. Tasty brunch specials alongside our regular menu and 18 taps of rotating craft brews! Sláinte, y’all!
“The Four Seasons story still hits all the high notes!” Experience the Unforgettable Music and Untold Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Jersey Boys. This Tony Award-winning musical, filled with chart-topping hits, captivating storytelling, and electrifying performances, will have audiences singing and dancing in their seats. Featuring iconic songs like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this musical is a celebration of the timeless music that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, the music, the story of Jersey Boys.
Come join us for the great sound of 3 Shades of Gray! Sunday afternoon Memorial Weekend! Sing, Dance and sip a little wine. The best place to be with all your friends. Traveling dough Food truck on Site!
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!
Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.
Ballet’s greatest love story debuts on the Peace Center stage when International Ballet presents Swan Lake accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Deeply moving and visually stunning, Swan Lake is the quintessential classical ballet, steeped in themes of temptation, jealousy, deception, and drama. Set against Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this story of love and betrayal, features San Francisco Ballet dancers Katherine Barkman as Odette/Odile, Esteban Hernández as Prince Siegfried, and Nathaniel Remez as von Rothbart alongside International Ballet company dancers as the majestic, glimmering swans in the corps de ballet. With exquisite costumes and dramatic sets, this incredible performance is not to be missed!
Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!
Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.
The quartet Dopapod—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. Traversing time travel, palindromic labyrinths, and binary pairs in a greater cohesive mystery, Dopapod’s latest self-titled album ties the conceptual ends of the group’s discography, while charting a path forward.
The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast, and earned acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, while reeling in millions of streams online. Their immersive, expansive vision as a group continues to conjure alchemy nearly fifteen years into their journey as they tour and record through 2023.
The Asheville Performing Arts Academy
Presents
The Prom
The Asheville Performing Arts Academy is excited to produce our first full-length summer production The Prom. Rehearsals will take place over the summer with the show going up in September. All students in rising 8-12 are invited to audition to be part of the cast and crew.
2024 Performances
- Friday, September 27 at 7:00pm
- Saturday, September 28 at 7:00pm
- Saturday, September 28 at 2:00pm
- Sunday, September 29 at 2:00pm
Summary
- Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays 6-8pm (Starts June 17, 2024) (and Saturdays in September)
- Performances: September 27-29, 2024
- Audition Videos Due: June 1, 2024
- Callbacks: June 8, 2024
- Cast list Announced: June 15, 2024
- Ages: Rising 8th grade and High School Only
- Price: $450
- Audition Material: Any song and monologue from a musical allowed.
Join us for this Memorial Day 5K Run for Life event to remember those who gave their all for our country and to help support Open Arms Pregnancy Center. This will be a run/walk-timed event to be held at Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher (AKA: “Fletcher Park”) located at 85 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC US 28732 on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th with a start time of 8:00 AM. A Fun Run will start at 9:00 AM.
Runners should register by April 20th to secure a T-shirt for the race.
Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fletcher/Run4for5k
Those interested in sponsoring the event should contact Open Arms Pregnancy Center to learn more. (Marlies Zerressen at [email protected] or call 828.676.4510)
Open Arms provides a safe place for women facing unplanned pregnancies, those
needing material goods for their baby, or those who need emotional support. We serve
each mom throughout her pregnancy and continue supporting her and the baby to 18 months of age. All services are free and confidential.
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto! Coming to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC this Spring!
Catch the magic on ice May 25 – May 27 with 5 shows to choose from!
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at The GSP International Airport Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 2PM.
The Asheville Performing Arts Academy
Presents
The Prom
The Asheville Performing Arts Academy is excited to produce our first full-length summer production The Prom. Rehearsals will take place over the summer with the show going up in September. All students in rising 8-12 are invited to audition to be part of the cast and crew.
2024 Performances
- Friday, September 27 at 7:00pm
- Saturday, September 28 at 7:00pm
- Saturday, September 28 at 2:00pm
- Sunday, September 29 at 2:00pm
Summary
- Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays 6-8pm (Starts June 17, 2024) (and Saturdays in September)
- Performances: September 27-29, 2024
- Audition Videos Due: June 1, 2024
- Callbacks: June 8, 2024
- Cast list Announced: June 15, 2024
- Ages: Rising 8th grade and High School Only
- Price: $450
- Audition Material: Any song and monologue from a musical allowed.
Join us in LEAF’s ONEmic Studio generously supported by the Ben Gradison Memorial Fund, which was created to carry on Ben’s mission of connecting cultures and building community through recording studios both locally and globally.
Internationally, the Ben Gradison Memorial Fund has been an integral support for setting up ONEmic studios in Haiti and Costa Rica, in conjunction with LEAF International.
Through LEAF’s partnership with Asheville Parks and Recreation, the ONEmic Studio continues to fulll Ben’s mission of creating opportunities for local youth to nd their voice through music and the arts.
In honor of Ben Gradison (1984-2012)
Teaching Artist
Ben Gradison Memorial Fund
To help us in carrying on Ben’s dreams and dedication, please make donations to:
LEAF Schools & Streets
c/o Ben Gradison Memorial Fund
LEAF isn’t just for kids! Join us in the Mezzanine while you wait for your youth to finish their class or just to hang out!
What is sound? How does a person hear and listen to music? Why is it one of the most powerful expressions of humanity? All that exists creates sound. The tiniest elements of everything on this planet move, vibrate, and therefore create resonance or sound. This powerful force has the ability to heal and create or confuse and destroy. Once we understand what sound truly is, we have the ability to influence our consciousness, as well as our environment. Imagine a space where people of all ages can explore sound, view and play with instruments from around the world, and experience through music the commonalties of cultures. Music influences our social, emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual, and creative selves. People will be able to understand the science behind how they listen and enjoy discovering about brainwave states and how sound effects the mechanics and of the body. That’s exactly what you can do in the LEAF Instrument Petting Zoo!