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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Friday, January 30, 2026
Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
Jan 30 @ 11:00 am – May 9 @ 5:00 pm
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld, an exhibition celebrating the works of mother-daughter artists, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Naomi Lindenfeld. Lore, who attended and graduated from Black Mountain College in the 1940s, made a career as a textile designer and educator while continuing to create weavings, fiber collages, artist books, and drawings. Her daughter Naomi creates colored clay objects that are tactile, useful, and visually complex. In the exhibition, the mesmerizing striations of color in Naomi Lindenfeld’s pottery are placed in dynamic conversation with her mother’s innovative textiles, mixed media collages, and drawings.

RECEPTION AND TALK

Join us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday, January 30, 2025 from 5:30–8pm.

On Saturday, January 31, 2025 at 11am, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” talk about Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld and the artistic conversations between works in the exhibition.

Both events take place at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville, NC}. Free and Open to All.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tiny Beautiful Things
Mar 18 all-day
NC State Company

DRAMA | EMOTIONAL | BASED ON A BOOK

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia VardalosTiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Performances of Tiny Beautiful Things will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 18 – April 5, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday March 20 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

 

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tiny Beautiful Things
Mar 19 all-day
NC State Company

DRAMA | EMOTIONAL | BASED ON A BOOK

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia VardalosTiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Performances of Tiny Beautiful Things will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 18 – April 5, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday March 20 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

 

Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

Women of the Pacific Northwest
Mar 19 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

Friday, March 20, 2026
Tiny Beautiful Things
Mar 20 all-day
NC State Company

DRAMA | EMOTIONAL | BASED ON A BOOK

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia VardalosTiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Performances of Tiny Beautiful Things will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 18 – April 5, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday March 20 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

 

Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

Women of the Pacific Northwest
Mar 20 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

Dancing with the Stars: LIVE!
Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live!

See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Jenna Johnson, Pasha Pashkov, Val Chmerkovskiy, Hailey Bills and special guests to be announced!
Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Tiny Beautiful Things
Mar 21 all-day
NC State Company

DRAMA | EMOTIONAL | BASED ON A BOOK

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia VardalosTiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Performances of Tiny Beautiful Things will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 18 – April 5, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday March 20 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

 

Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

Women of the Pacific Northwest
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

Harlem Globetrotters The 100 Year Tour
Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The Harlem Globetrotters’ 100 Year Tour is coming to the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on March 21, 2026.

John McCutcheon
Mar 21 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Wortham Presents John McCutcheon

Fri, Mar 21 • 8 pm

Grammy-nominated master instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author—McCutcheon is folk music’s true Renaissance man. Wherever he performs, his legendary charm resonates with audiences of every generation.

“The most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard” —Johnny Cash

“John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader.”—Pete Seeger

Connect with the artist in a community event.

John McCutcheon
Mar 21 @ 8:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Sat, Mar 21 • 8 pm

Grammy-nominated master instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author—McCutcheon is folk music’s true Renaissance man. Wherever he performs, his legendary charm resonates with audiences of every generation.

“The most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard” —Johnny Cash

“John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader.”—Pete Seeger

Connect with the artist in a community event.

Spotlight on John McCutcheon:

Released his 45th album, Field of Stars, in his 52nd year of performing
World-renowned master of the hammer dulcimer and folk music archivist
Learned his craft in Appalachian coal camps and country churches
Revolutionized family music with five Grammy-nominated children’s albums
Compared to Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor for his rich storytelling style

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Tiny Beautiful Things
Mar 22 all-day
NC State Company

DRAMA | EMOTIONAL | BASED ON A BOOK

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia VardalosTiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Performances of Tiny Beautiful Things will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 18 – April 5, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday March 20 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

 

Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

Women of the Pacific Northwest
Mar 22 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

Monday, March 23, 2026
Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

TheaterWorksUSA presents Pete the Cat
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am
Diana Wortham Theatre

Wortham Center Student Series

TheaterWorksUSA presents Pete the Cat

Mon, Mar 23 • 10 am & 12 pm

Grades PreK–3
Show length: 60 minutes

The minute this groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking—except young Jimmy, the most organized second grader on Earth. Together, they set out on an adventure of friendship and art. Based on the popular book series by Kimberly and James Dean, this musical adaptation brings Pete’s laid-back, fun-loving spirit to life. With catchy tunes and vibrant performances, students will be engaged in a delightful journey that emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and the joy of embracing new experiences.

Reservations for individuals (9 people or less): $12 each

Reservations for groups (10 people or more): $11 each

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Mar 24 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Tiny Beautiful Things
Mar 25 all-day
NC State Company

DRAMA | EMOTIONAL | BASED ON A BOOK

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia VardalosTiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Performances of Tiny Beautiful Things will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 18 – April 5, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday March 20 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

 

Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

Women of the Pacific Northwest
Mar 25 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Mar 25 @ 8:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Wed & Thur, Mar 25 & 26 • 8 pm

The “Notorious RBG” comes to life in this witty, moving portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. From breaking barriers and fighting for women’s rights to standing strong on a divided Supreme Court, RBG’s story is one of fierce resilience, sharp humor, and lasting impact.

“A must see” —BroadwayWorld

Spotlight on All Things Equal:

Written by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes, creator of Broadway’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood and AMC’s Remember WENN
Chronicles RBG’s journey from Brooklyn valedictorian to Supreme Court icon
Michelle Azar’s award-winning stage and screen experience includes NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, and the musical Bronco Billy
Laley Lippard has directed and collaborated with companies from Steppenwolf Theatre Company to The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Tiny Beautiful Things
Mar 26 all-day
NC State Company

DRAMA | EMOTIONAL | BASED ON A BOOK

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia VardalosTiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Performances of Tiny Beautiful Things will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 18 – April 5, 2026

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Friday March 20 at 7:30pm (Pay What You Can Night)

Other Fridays and Sundays at 2pm

 

Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography
Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery is pleased to present Carl Powell: 50 Years of Glass & Photography, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the remarkable career of Asheville artist Carl Powell. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2–5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist. On view through April 5, 2026, this special showcase brings together Powell’s evocative photographs alongside his innovative glass sculptures.

Women of the Pacific Northwest
Mar 26 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Women of the Pacific Northwest celebrates the voices, visions and material mastery of female artists working today, with roots from this rich and progressive region. Through the execution of disparate media from bronze, steel, glass, tin, plaster, mylar, printmaking, hair nets, cloth, rubber, wax to paint, these artists have achieved inventive, creative practices originating from critical, generative, inquisition of natural, social or subliminal forces. This exhibition highlights a group of female artists working in diverse media creating art that explores connections to place, whether sociological, environmental or spiritual, in a region supportive of equality, ecology and enterprise. These artists are among today’s pioneers, interpreting universality through personal observation and inventing poetic, transcendent works inspiring greater, pluralistic understanding, connecting us to one another and to the world around us.

Featured artists:

Victoria Adams, Drie Chapek, Jaq Chartier, Susan Dory, Betsy Ebys, Ann Gardner, Emily Gherard, Estuko Ichikawa, Lisa Jarrett, Brenda Mallory, Wendy Red Star, Katy Stone, Susan Zoccola, Marie Watt, and Julie Speidel.

 

City Dance
Mar 26 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.