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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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Matching Gift Challenge! Asheville Community Theatre
Sep 29 all-day
online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor all donations given through Sunday, November 21 will be matched up to $8,500 – turning each donation into a SUPER DONATION! When you donate to ACT, you are assisting with scholarships, helping to keep ticket prices affordable, and so much more!

Help us reach this goal with a gift of any size!

Matching Gift Challenge! for Asheville Community Theatre
Sep 29 all-day
online

Amazing!

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor all donations given through Sunday, November 21 will be matched up to $8,500 – turning each donation into a SUPER DONATION! When you donate to ACT, you are assisting with scholarships, helping to keep ticket prices affordable, and so much more!

Help us reach this goal with a gift of any size!

Support ACT and SAVE on products you need!
Sep 29 all-day
Online

Want to save money and support your community organizations at the same time? Join the Target Circle Rewards Program! Members have the chance to vote for a local non-profit whenever they shop at Target between now and September 30.

Join today at target.com/circle and vote for ACT! It’s the easiest way to support ACT and save on products you need!

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison + Rosa Parks performance and discussion videos
Sep 29 all-day
online

For the first time in Greenville Chautauqua’s history you can view three of 2021 Reinventing America Festival performances and discussions.

You can catch them virtually through Oct 3. You have access to videos of the live shows and also the Virtual Conversations with the performers about their characters.

Please note, these virtual programs are only viewable through mid-night Sunday October 3 (to honor the intellectual property of the performers.) 

So go ahead and schedule some “downtime” in the comfort of your home and step back into history with Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Rosa Parks.

Studio 52: MUSIC THEATRE (In-Person), 3rd-5th Grades
Sep 29 @ 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Studio 52/ Flat Rock Playhouse

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Notes: To ensure increased ventilation, this class will be held outside whenever possible. If rain forces the program indoors, all students and staff will be required to wear masks. Thank you for understanding as we work to keep our community safe. Read more about our Covid Safety Guidelines here
Discover the fun and fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and simple choreography in the development of a Broadway repertoire. Students will learn proper vocal technique, storytelling through song, musical theatre-style choreography, and how to work within an ensemble. Apply your skills in an informal showcase for friends and family. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times.
Instructor: Anna Kimmell & Matthew Glover
*Need-based scholarships are available upon application.
Learn more below about payment plans and multi-student discounts.
Youth Tech and Run Crew Ages 12+
Sep 29 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Tech Week (Group 1): Nov 1-4 | Monday through Thursday | 4:30-6:30 PM
Tech Week (Group 2): Nov 8-11 | Monday through Thursday | 4:30-6:30 PM
Tech Week (Group 3): Nov 8-11 | Monday through Thursday | 6:30-8:30 PM

Performances (Group 1): Saturday, Nov 6 at 2:30 PM and Sunday, Nov 7 at 6:30 PM
Performances (Group 2): Saturday, Nov 13 at 2:30 PM and Sunday, Nov 14 at 2:30 PM
Performances (Group 3): Saturday, Nov 13 at 5:30 PM and Sunday, Nov 14 at 5:30 PM

What goes on behind the curtains? In this course students learn the ins and outs of technical theatre and backstage work, including safety, basic light and sound board operation, and stage management. Students will then put their skills to practice by covering all technical and backstage roles during the Youth Clue performances. Students will split tech and performance dates so some scheduling conflicts may be accommodated.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 1st for consideration.

Studio 52: MUSIC THEATRE (In-Person), 6th-8th Grades
Sep 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Studio 52/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Build on the fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and basic choreography in the development of a musical revue. Expand on principles of vocal technique, music theory, knowledge of Broadway repertoire, expression of character through movement, and learn how to elevate performances by making specific and unique choices on stage. Apply your skills in an informal showcase for friends and family. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times!

Notes: To ensure increased ventilation, this class will be held outside whenever possible. If rain forces the program indoors, all students and staff will be required to wear masks. Thank you for understanding as we work to keep our community safe. Read more about our Covid Safety Guidelines here

 

*Need-based scholarships are available upon application.
Learn more below about payment plans and multi-student discounts.

Thursday, September 30, 2021
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Applications Now Open!
Sep 30 all-day
Online

Some things you should know

  1. WE ARE A HYBRID FESTIVAL THIS YEAR

    We will be presenting a combination of in-person and online shows. Email us if you’ve got any questions.

  2. WE HAVE 5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOWS

We accept performances from 5 to 60 minutes in length, plus installations and films. Depending on its length, your piece may be grouped with others, or scheduled as a Random Act of Fringe.

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1. FRINGE SHOT

A piece that is
5-20 minutes long

May be featured in a showcase, as part of our popular LaZoom Bus Tour, or as free Random Act of Fringe

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2. SHORT FORM

A piece that is
25-40 minutes long

May be combined with one or more shows.

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3. FULL-LENGTH

A piece that is
45-60 minutes long

Ticketed theater-style show.

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4. INSTALLATION

A piece that is
Site-specific (any length)

May be in an unusual location, or repeated many times. May be seen by as few as one person at a time.

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Become a Sponsor! of Flat Rock Playhouse
Sep 30 all-day
online w/Flat Rock Playhouse

Celebrate the holiday season and the joy of live theater by becoming a sponsor for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Your support sustains the impact of the performing arts on our hearts and minds as well as our local economy.
Act now!

Matching Gift Challenge! Asheville Community Theatre
Sep 30 all-day
online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor all donations given through Sunday, November 21 will be matched up to $8,500 – turning each donation into a SUPER DONATION! When you donate to ACT, you are assisting with scholarships, helping to keep ticket prices affordable, and so much more!

Help us reach this goal with a gift of any size!

Matching Gift Challenge! for Asheville Community Theatre
Sep 30 all-day
online

Amazing!

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor all donations given through Sunday, November 21 will be matched up to $8,500 – turning each donation into a SUPER DONATION! When you donate to ACT, you are assisting with scholarships, helping to keep ticket prices affordable, and so much more!

Help us reach this goal with a gift of any size!

Support ACT and SAVE on products you need!
Sep 30 all-day
Online

Want to save money and support your community organizations at the same time? Join the Target Circle Rewards Program! Members have the chance to vote for a local non-profit whenever they shop at Target between now and September 30.

Join today at target.com/circle and vote for ACT! It’s the easiest way to support ACT and save on products you need!

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison + Rosa Parks performance and discussion videos
Sep 30 all-day
online

For the first time in Greenville Chautauqua’s history you can view three of 2021 Reinventing America Festival performances and discussions.

You can catch them virtually through Oct 3. You have access to videos of the live shows and also the Virtual Conversations with the performers about their characters.

Please note, these virtual programs are only viewable through mid-night Sunday October 3 (to honor the intellectual property of the performers.) 

So go ahead and schedule some “downtime” in the comfort of your home and step back into history with Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Rosa Parks.

Theatre Kidz! Program
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Asheville Performing Arts Academy

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This  is where your love for the stage can begin!

In our pre-school to early elementary class, we will be exploring every part of the stage including prop-building, dancing, singing, and acting.  Whether you have a young performer destined for Broadway or just a little theatre enthusiast, we will help grow their love of theatre with new friends and explore the joys of storytelling!

All teachers are vaccinated. Open Warehouse space and new HVAC system.

 

Studio 52 MUSIC THEATRE (Virtual), 1st-4th Grades
Sep 30 @ 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Online
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MUSIC THEATRE (Virtual), 1st-4th Grades

Sing, dance, and act your way through a Broadway musical! This high-energy, low-pressure virtual class explores the plot and characters of a musical as young actors learn songs and dances from the show. With fun activities and games emphasizing creative play, movement, voice, and improvisation, this process-based class will build theatre skills and allow a fun outlet for your bite-sized Broadway actor. No experience is necessary.

Instructor: Anna Kimmell
*Need-based scholarships are available upon application.
Learn more below about payment plans and multi-student discounts.

Theatre Dance and Movement Ages 9-12
Sep 30 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

And a 5-6-7-8! Have you ever wanted to feel confident in a dance audition or learn awesome choreography to your favorite musical numbers? In this class students will learn basic dance styles used in musical theatre and how to act through their dancing. This course will help dancers prepare to ace an audition and pick up choreography quickly and efficiently.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Thursday, August 26th for consideration.

Youth Play-Write! Theatre Class Ages 10-14
Sep 30 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

with Janice Schreiber

Student Ages: 10-14

Schedule: Sep 2-Oct 21 | Thursdays at 4:30-6:00 PM

If you like storytelling, then this theatre class is right for you! In this 8 week class, students will experience the explorative journey of creating and bringing a story to life as a play. Creators will practice exploring and planning out their ideas, using their voices, and telling stories they are passionate about.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Thursday, August 26th for consideration.

Studio 52: SCRIPT WRITING + PERFORMANCE (Virtual), 5th-7th Grades
Sep 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Online

In this eight-week virtual class, young artists will combine creative writing, improvisation, and acting skills as they write and perform original theatrical scenes. With engaging games and exercises that stretch the imagination and encourage collaboration, students will explore the foundational principles of storytelling as they follow the writing process from the first draft to the first read-thru! No previous writing or acting experience is required.  

Instructor: TJ Simba-Medel

*Need-based scholarships are available upon application.
Learn more below about payment plans and multi-student discounts.

Want to Usher?
Sep 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

 

Would you like to be a volunteer usher for our 2021-22 Mainstage season? Ushers help out before and after the show, and during intermission – and get to see the show for free!

Read our COVID policies here – and remember to wear a mask and bring either your proof of vaccination or a valid exemption to the training session!

Studio 52: VIRTUAL THEATRE 8th – 12th Grades (Virtual)
Sep 30 @ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Online

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Instructor: TJ Simba-Medel

“You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.” In this class, teen artists will discover how to create theatrical work in any environment. Using devising philosophies that inspire installation and site-specific performances, students from across the country will explore a series of creative prompts that awaken their imaginations and empower their own unique artistic voice. We invite artists of all mediums (writers, dancers, filmmakers, visual artists, designers, musicians, and more) to connect and collaborate in this explorative online course. Journalling and sharing will be fundamental to the process.

*Need-based scholarships are available upon application.
Learn more about payment plans and multi-student discounts below.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Sep 30 @ 7:30 pm
The Fangmeyer Theatre at HART

In this transcendently powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence — their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. After spending the last year in quarantine, The Diary of Anne Frank offers audiences incredible perspective in a poignant tale suitable for the times.

Contains mature subject matter.

Friday, October 1, 2021
Become a Sponsor! of Flat Rock Playhouse
Oct 1 all-day
online w/Flat Rock Playhouse

Celebrate the holiday season and the joy of live theater by becoming a sponsor for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Your support sustains the impact of the performing arts on our hearts and minds as well as our local economy.
Act now!

Matching Gift Challenge! Asheville Community Theatre
Oct 1 all-day
online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor all donations given through Sunday, November 21 will be matched up to $8,500 – turning each donation into a SUPER DONATION! When you donate to ACT, you are assisting with scholarships, helping to keep ticket prices affordable, and so much more!

Help us reach this goal with a gift of any size!

Matching Gift Challenge! for Asheville Community Theatre
Oct 1 all-day
online

Amazing!

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor all donations given through Sunday, November 21 will be matched up to $8,500 – turning each donation into a SUPER DONATION! When you donate to ACT, you are assisting with scholarships, helping to keep ticket prices affordable, and so much more!

Help us reach this goal with a gift of any size!

Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Oct 1 all-day
Peace Center

Guarantee Your Seats for All 9 Shows!

Premium Seating

Peacekeepers may purchase up to TWO Premium subscriptions per $250 donation. Box seating is available with annual gifts starting at $1,500 for upper boxes and $2,500 for lower boxes. Gifts must be renewed annually to retain season tickets in this section. Please note, due to demand, this seating area is limited.

Patron Accessibility

The Peace Center offers a variety of accessibility services including assistive listening, ASL interpreted performances (Saturday matinees), audio described performances, wheelchair accessible seating, and transfer chairs. For the best experience, please discuss your specific need with a Customer Service Representative. Some services require advance notice.

VIRTUAL FESTIVAL Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison + Rosa Parks performance and discussion videos
Oct 1 all-day
online

For the first time in Greenville Chautauqua’s history you can view three of 2021 Reinventing America Festival performances and discussions.

You can catch them virtually through Oct 3. You have access to videos of the live shows and also the Virtual Conversations with the performers about their characters.

Please note, these virtual programs are only viewable through mid-night Sunday October 3 (to honor the intellectual property of the performers.) 

So go ahead and schedule some “downtime” in the comfort of your home and step back into history with Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Rosa Parks.

Dracula: The Failings of Men
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mountainside Theatre

Dracula: The Failings of Men

Synopsis: A ghost ship washes ashore near London in 1897 and an ancient evil springs to life! DRACULA is an action-horror reimagining of the classic Bram Stoker novel. Walk along with Ada Van Helsing as she battles against the darkness in this cirque inspired adaptation.

Our Dracula is not a typical theatre show. In our production, patrons follow the action as they stroll through the theatre. This show is not recommended for Children under 10.

Where: Mountainside Theatre, home of “Unto These Hills” 688 Drama Road, Cherokee, North Carolina, 28719

Capacity: Limited to 199 patrons per show

When: Select days, October 1-31, 2021

First Release days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Overflow Days: Wednesday and Sunday

House will open at 7:00 PM Show Starts at 7:30 PM Show runs approximately 90 minutes**Tickets will be sold for Thursday through Saturday until it is necessary to release more tickets. If more seats are needed CHA will release Wednesday and/or Sunday tickets.

 

(20) VIP Experiences are available each night for an extra $20.00. (Ticket + VIP Upgrade)

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Dracula: The Failings of Men

Macbeth + Pericles – The Montford Park Players
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Macbeth & Pericles – Sept. 3 – Oct. 17

by W. Shakespeare

One of the most-popular plays ever written, this classic tale of murder and madness appears just in time for students to ask their English teachers for some extra credit. Presented in repertory

Potted Potter
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

PLAYING TO SOLD OUT HOUSES all over the world, the Olivier Award nominated POTTED POTTER – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. Even if you don’t know the difference between a horcrux and a Hufflepuff, POTTED POTTER will make you roar with laughter.
Created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, Potted Potter is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).
“It’s the single funniest thing I have seen in ages. You’re gonna love this show.” – The Toronto Star
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
The Fangmeyer Theatre at HART

In this transcendently powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence — their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. After spending the last year in quarantine, The Diary of Anne Frank offers audiences incredible perspective in a poignant tale suitable for the times.

Contains mature subject matter.