Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Friday, September 3, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Sep 3 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Applications Now Open!
Sep 3 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

IMG_5047.jpg

2. SHORT FORM

A piece that is
25-40 minutes long

May be combined with one or more shows.

IMG_1814.jpg

3. FULL-LENGTH

A piece that is
45-60 minutes long

Ticketed theater-style show.

IMG_0229.jpg

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.

yuhas.jpg
Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Sep 3 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.

Support ACT and SAVE on products you need!
Sep 3 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!

Blippi the Musical
Sep 3 @ 6:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

#BlippiGVL

Image result for blippi the musical

Blippi, is an energetic and loveable character clad is orange and blue that jumps off the screen with his goofy mannerisms and friendly demeanor. He’s taught millions of kids how to count, colors, letters, and much more.  In just a few years since his inception, Blippihas become one of the most popular YouTubers worldwide, with over 200 million views per month and billions in total across 139 countries and 7.4 million followers.

*Children ages 1 and over must have a ticket. Any child under 1 years old does not require a ticket to sit on a parent’s lap.

DIFFERENT STROKES! PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS OXALIS
Sep 3 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

OXALIS

Written by Travis Lowe

Directed by Stephanie Hickling Beckman

A World Premiere!

This play, using the Greek mythology of Persephone and Hades as a starting point, deals both directly and metaphorically with Level 1 Bipolar Disorder. Balancing an inherent goddess complex, a complicated history, and extreme bouts of mania and depression, Oxalis takes us on a ferry ride, between Stephanie’s frenetic life and Hayden’s dark island. In this four-actor ensemble, Actors 1 & 2 represent a parade of characters who play significant roles in her journey. Oxalis raises questions relating to how those who suffer from the disorder are victimized by themselves and others, but is not intended to represent, nor should it be extrapolated to any sort of wider community of people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

“People suffering from mental disorders are often portrayed in popular entertainment as being almost mythical creatures, either as monsters or as victims whose illness can be solved by some sort of magical event at the end of the screenplay. In reality, society often fears and shuns these people or keeps them at arm’s length out of a failure to understand. I wanted to bring these two different perceptions into a conversation with each other by presenting the realities of those suffering from bipolar disorder within the context of a well-known but problematic myth which has no easy conclusion.” – Travis Lowe, Playwright

Oxalis is the second play by Asheville playwright Travis Lowe to have been produced through Different Strokes’ Playwright’s resource program –  UnderDevelopment.

Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective is Company-In-Residence at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Macbeth + Pericles – The Montford Park Players
Sep 3 @ 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

Ed Asner and Jamie Farr in Two Jews, Talking
Sep 3 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Black text on yellow background: Award winning television icons. One Weekend Only! "Two Jews, Talking" A staged reading written by Ed. Weinberger. September 2 - 4. flatrockplayhouse.org. Ed Asner from the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Jamie Farr from M*A*S*H.

Television icons Ed Asner of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Jamie Farr of M*A*S*H will star in the staged reading of Two Jews, Talking at Flat Rock Playhouse.

Back by popular demand, Mr. Asner will take center stage on Labor Day weekend with another sidesplitting piece written by Ed. Weinberger—this time with good friend Jamie Farr adding to the hilarity! See this new work on the Rock before it has its New York City debut!

The two-act story brings Lou and Bud together in the Biblical past, and Phil and Marty together in contemporary Long Island. They philosophize about women, sex, food, the divine and destiny in this tale of companionship and friendship.

Don’t miss these celebrated titans of television September 2-4 at Flat Rock Playhouse!

Saturday, September 4, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Sep 4 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Applications Now Open!
Sep 4 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.

IMG_2368.jpg

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

IMG_5047.jpg

2. SHORT FORM

A piece that is
25-40 minutes long

May be combined with one or more shows.

IMG_1814.jpg

3. FULL-LENGTH

A piece that is
45-60 minutes long

Ticketed theater-style show.

IMG_0229.jpg

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.

yuhas.jpg
Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Sep 4 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.

Support ACT and SAVE on products you need!
Sep 4 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!

Ed Asner and Jamie Farr in Two Jews, Talking
Sep 4 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Black text on yellow background: Award winning television icons. One Weekend Only! "Two Jews, Talking" A staged reading written by Ed. Weinberger. September 2 - 4. flatrockplayhouse.org. Ed Asner from the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Jamie Farr from M*A*S*H.

Television icons Ed Asner of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Jamie Farr of M*A*S*H will star in the staged reading of Two Jews, Talking at Flat Rock Playhouse.

Back by popular demand, Mr. Asner will take center stage on Labor Day weekend with another sidesplitting piece written by Ed. Weinberger—this time with good friend Jamie Farr adding to the hilarity! See this new work on the Rock before it has its New York City debut!

The two-act story brings Lou and Bud together in the Biblical past, and Phil and Marty together in contemporary Long Island. They philosophize about women, sex, food, the divine and destiny in this tale of companionship and friendship.

Don’t miss these celebrated titans of television September 2-4 at Flat Rock Playhouse!

DIFFERENT STROKES! PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS OXALIS
Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

OXALIS

Written by Travis Lowe

Directed by Stephanie Hickling Beckman

A World Premiere!

This play, using the Greek mythology of Persephone and Hades as a starting point, deals both directly and metaphorically with Level 1 Bipolar Disorder. Balancing an inherent goddess complex, a complicated history, and extreme bouts of mania and depression, Oxalis takes us on a ferry ride, between Stephanie’s frenetic life and Hayden’s dark island. In this four-actor ensemble, Actors 1 & 2 represent a parade of characters who play significant roles in her journey. Oxalis raises questions relating to how those who suffer from the disorder are victimized by themselves and others, but is not intended to represent, nor should it be extrapolated to any sort of wider community of people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

“People suffering from mental disorders are often portrayed in popular entertainment as being almost mythical creatures, either as monsters or as victims whose illness can be solved by some sort of magical event at the end of the screenplay. In reality, society often fears and shuns these people or keeps them at arm’s length out of a failure to understand. I wanted to bring these two different perceptions into a conversation with each other by presenting the realities of those suffering from bipolar disorder within the context of a well-known but problematic myth which has no easy conclusion.” – Travis Lowe, Playwright

Oxalis is the second play by Asheville playwright Travis Lowe to have been produced through Different Strokes’ Playwright’s resource program –  UnderDevelopment.

Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective is Company-In-Residence at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Macbeth + Pericles – The Montford Park Players
Sep 4 @ 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

Ed Asner and Jamie Farr in Two Jews, Talking
Sep 4 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Black text on yellow background: Award winning television icons. One Weekend Only! "Two Jews, Talking" A staged reading written by Ed. Weinberger. September 2 - 4. flatrockplayhouse.org. Ed Asner from the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Jamie Farr from M*A*S*H.

Television icons Ed Asner of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Jamie Farr of M*A*S*H will star in the staged reading of Two Jews, Talking at Flat Rock Playhouse.

Back by popular demand, Mr. Asner will take center stage on Labor Day weekend with another sidesplitting piece written by Ed. Weinberger—this time with good friend Jamie Farr adding to the hilarity! See this new work on the Rock before it has its New York City debut!

The two-act story brings Lou and Bud together in the Biblical past, and Phil and Marty together in contemporary Long Island. They philosophize about women, sex, food, the divine and destiny in this tale of companionship and friendship.

Don’t miss these celebrated titans of television September 2-4 at Flat Rock Playhouse!

Sunday, September 5, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Sep 5 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Applications Now Open!
Sep 5 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.

IMG_2368.jpg

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

IMG_5047.jpg

2. SHORT FORM

A piece that is
25-40 minutes long

May be combined with one or more shows.

IMG_1814.jpg

3. FULL-LENGTH

A piece that is
45-60 minutes long

Ticketed theater-style show.

IMG_0229.jpg

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.

yuhas.jpg
Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Sep 5 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.

Support ACT and SAVE on products you need!
Sep 5 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!

DIFFERENT STROKES! PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS OXALIS
Sep 5 @ 3:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

OXALIS

Written by Travis Lowe

Directed by Stephanie Hickling Beckman

A World Premiere!

This play, using the Greek mythology of Persephone and Hades as a starting point, deals both directly and metaphorically with Level 1 Bipolar Disorder. Balancing an inherent goddess complex, a complicated history, and extreme bouts of mania and depression, Oxalis takes us on a ferry ride, between Stephanie’s frenetic life and Hayden’s dark island. In this four-actor ensemble, Actors 1 & 2 represent a parade of characters who play significant roles in her journey. Oxalis raises questions relating to how those who suffer from the disorder are victimized by themselves and others, but is not intended to represent, nor should it be extrapolated to any sort of wider community of people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

“People suffering from mental disorders are often portrayed in popular entertainment as being almost mythical creatures, either as monsters or as victims whose illness can be solved by some sort of magical event at the end of the screenplay. In reality, society often fears and shuns these people or keeps them at arm’s length out of a failure to understand. I wanted to bring these two different perceptions into a conversation with each other by presenting the realities of those suffering from bipolar disorder within the context of a well-known but problematic myth which has no easy conclusion.” – Travis Lowe, Playwright

Oxalis is the second play by Asheville playwright Travis Lowe to have been produced through Different Strokes’ Playwright’s resource program –  UnderDevelopment.

Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective is Company-In-Residence at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

The Montford Park Players Summer Shakespeare Program: Richard III
Sep 5 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

3 Week Session with 2 Weekends of performance ( both weekends are on the mainstage)

Rehearse – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4-7pm and Saturday 9-12 (Sept 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30 Oct 1)

Shows – Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 7pm Oct 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11

Limit 20 Participants

 

Macbeth + Pericles – The Montford Park Players
Sep 5 @ 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

Monday, September 6, 2021
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Applications Now Open!
Sep 6 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.

IMG_2368.jpg

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

IMG_5047.jpg

2. SHORT FORM

A piece that is
25-40 minutes long

May be combined with one or more shows.

IMG_1814.jpg

3. FULL-LENGTH

A piece that is
45-60 minutes long

Ticketed theater-style show.

IMG_0229.jpg

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.

yuhas.jpg
Support ACT and SAVE on products you need!
Sep 6 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!

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, Jr. Production Class
Sep 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Asheville Performing Arts Academy

**Seventh Grade and Up**

Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm (classes begin after Labor Day)

Show: December 3-5, 2021

Everyone loves in’s, Ricky, E.J. And Gina… but where did it all begin?

Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage in Disney’s High School Musical. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities. The show’s infectious songs will keep us “all in this together” until the last bow!

High School Musical Jr

Production class: Puffs
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Asheville Performing Arts Academy
PUFFS

**Available for Seventh Grade and Up**

Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:45pm (classes begin after Labor Day)

Show: January 28-30, 2022

Cost: $375

Click for Performance Description

Puffs

Community Show.

This is a play production class, not a musical. **Available for Seveneth Grade and Up**

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Applications Now Open!
Sep 7 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.

IMG_2368.jpg

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

IMG_5047.jpg

2. SHORT FORM

A piece that is
25-40 minutes long

May be combined with one or more shows.

IMG_1814.jpg

3. FULL-LENGTH

A piece that is
45-60 minutes long

Ticketed theater-style show.

IMG_0229.jpg

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.

yuhas.jpg
Support ACT and SAVE on products you need!
Sep 7 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!

Theatre Kidz! Program
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Asheville Performing Arts Academy

Kid

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.