Open Mic with Mike Andersen
From 6/9/2024 - 6/1/2025
At Open Mic Night, attendees can expect an eclectic mix of music, poetry, and comedy delivered through a powerful sound system. Adding to its charm, the event takes an extra leap with host Mike Andersen, a seasoned sound engineer known for his unwavering dedication and strong expertise.
Biltmore Blooms/Spring
From 3/21/2025 - 5/22/2025
Meander down paths of blooming roses and peonies under the elegant shadows of a European mansion at the award-winning Biltmore Estate. In the beauty of the lush gardens, Biltmore Blooms features more than 100,000 spring flowers, outdoor activities, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Don't forget to frolic over to the Biltmore Winery, where you can unwind with a glass of wine in a charming historic setting.
Biltmore Festival of Flowers
From 3/21/2025 - 5/22/2025
The Biltmore Festival of Flowers is a stunning annual event that transforms the iconic Biltmore Estate into a breathtaking garden of color. With over 100,000 tulips, daffodils, and other vibrant blooms on display, visitors can explore the meticulously manicured gardens and experience the beauty of spring at its finest.
Into The Woods
From 4/11/2025 - 5/4/2025
Into the Woods presents a magical musical adventure, combining classic fairy tales into one captivating dark story surrounding a childless baker and his wife attempting to undo a witch's curse. Filled with comedic dialogue and thrilling plots involving known characters such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack of the Beanstalk, attendees are given a chance to see dreams manifest, often with unpredictable, mounting tension.
Asheville Spring Herb Festival
From 4/25/2025 - 4/27/2025
The Asheville Spring Herb Festival is a vibrant celebration of all things herbal, held annually in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This event brings together gardening enthusiasts, herbalists, and local vendors to explore a wide range of plants, herbs, and natural products. Visitors can shop from over 70 vendors offering everything from plants and gardening tools to herbal teas and handmade goods, as well as participate in workshops and demonstrations on sustainable gardening and herbal healing.
Asheville Bread Festival
From 4/26/2025 - 4/27/2025
The 17th (Bi)Annual Asheville Bread Festival creates an avenue for bread enthusiasts and professional bakers to network, build their baking skills, and explore this year's theme, A Sense of Place, highlighting the region's natural bounty. Simultaneously acting as a fundraiser, the festival channels a love for baking into helping the community recover post-Hurricane Helene.
Get in Gear Festival
On 4/26/2025
The Outdoor Business Alliance strings together the Get In Gear Fest, presented by Fred Anderson Subaru, threading Eastern America's thriving outdoor industry. UIControl in exclusive financial benefit from interacting with local businesses, trying latest outdoor tools, indulging in local treats and potables, and participating in age-appropriate activities.
Remi Wolf
On 4/29/2025
Bursting onto the scene with unapologetic energy and a kaleidoscope of genres, Remi Wolf is a psychedelic soul-pop sensation who masterfully blends funk, R&B, and indie pop. Her spirited lyrics and infectious melodies make each track an exuberant dive into an eclectic, musical wonderland.
Rhiannon Giddens
On 4/30/2025
Grammy Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens is an inspiring musical force. Whether crossing genres from blues through Appalachian folk, soul, and country, or exploring the history of African-American music, Giddens brings passion and nuance to her bold and diverse songs.
Chamber Challenge
On 5/2/2025
The Chamber Challenge fosters community wellness with a congenial contest among area businesses from Asheville. Encouraging colleagues, families, and friends to partake and merrily saunter or race energetically, it offers an exciting trial for every fitness level.
Doggett Gap Tiny Music and Heritage Festival
From 5/2/2025 - 5/3/2025
Doggett Gap, a unique spring gathering, promises an intimate blend of traditional and innovative music, encapsulating Appalachia's transformative traditions. The family-oriented festival is comprised of compelling performances, immersive folk-life enthusiast workshops, and prolific crafty persons that bridge present celebrations with the region's established heritage.
Asheville Mother's Day Craft and Vendor Market
From 5/3/2025 - 5/4/2025
At the Asheville Mother's Day Craft and Vendor Market, attendees can look forward to an eclectic showcase of handcrafted items and unique finds. Perfect for last-minute Mother's Day shopping, this event promises a memorable browsing experience featuring local artisans and vendors.
Shakey Graves
On 5/3/2025
Shakey Graves is a Texas-based Americana musician. Blues, folk, country, and rock and roll are all present in his music. He got his moniker after a stranger, who seemed high on LSD, yelled “spooky wagons.” Over a campfire, he and his pals jokingly assigned each other Native American guide names.
Gabbie Watts
On 5/4/2025
Experience stomach-aching laughter, as globally acknowledged stand-up comedian, Gabbie Watts serves fresh humor, amalgamating popular culture references and commercial endorsements. Venture past her TikTok skits, diving wholeheartedly into her gripping performance in the upcoming rhythmic BOING, set to grace SiriusXM following its impressive nimble run via her iHeart podcast 'American Filth'.
Becky Robinson
On 5/4/2025
Becky Robinson first gained attention as a stand-up comedian, where she showcased her sharp wit, observational humor, and ability to connect with audiences. In addition to her stand-up career, Robinson has made a name for herself on social media and television.
The Polish Ambassador
On 5/2/2025
He is a musician, producer, beatsmith, artist who makes recordings, and composer. The Polish Ambassador, a man of many hats who creates magnificent, purposeful creative works wears more than simply his distinctive jumpsuit.
Michael Franti & Spearhead
On 5/8/2025
Michael Franti & Spearhead is the independent project of the multi-talented musician, activist, and documentarian, Michael Franti. They blend hip-hop with funk, jazz, reggae, folk, and rock. Some of their popular albums are Everyone Deserves, The Sound of Sunshine, and SoulRocker.
Asheville Symphony
On 5/10/2025
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra has performed and promoted symphonic music since their formation in 1960 by volunteer musicians. Their main goal is to provide benefit, enjoyment, and education for the people of Western North Carolina.
BADBADNOTGOOD
On 5/10/2025
The genre-defying talents of the Toronto-based jazz ensemble, BADBADNOTGOOD, weaves together alternative hip-hop, '70s soul jazz, and experimental electronica. Experience their award-winning sounds as they take the stage.
Tedeschi Trucks Band
On 5/14/2025
The Tedeschi Trucks Band is a Jacksonville, Florida-based blues and blues-rock band. Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, a married couple, founded the band in 2010. Revelator, their debut album, earned the Grammy Award for Best Blues Album in 2012. The band has four studio albums and three live albums in their repertoire.
Wilco
On 5/16/2025
Wilco is an alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Following the departure of singer Jay Farrar, the band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of the alternative country band Uncle Tupelo. During Wilco’s first decade, the band shifted regularly.
Mat Kearney
On 5/17/2025
Mat Kearney is an American singer-songwriter who can also play guitar and piano. Along with multiple gold-certified albums, he has released popular singles like "Nothing Left to Lose," "Memorized," and "Kings & Queens."
Brett Dennen
On 5/18/2025
Brett Dennen is a folk-pop singer and songwriter from Central California who was named by Rolling Stone magazine as an "Artist to Watch" in 2008. He has appeared on shows like The Late Show with David Letterman with hit singles such as "Ain't No Reason," "Cassidy," and "Ain't Gonna Lose You," which was featured on Grey's Anatomy.
Between The Buried And Me
On 5/19/2025
Between The Buried And Me, or, BTBAM, is a progressive metal band from North Carolina who has released 10 studio albums since their inception in 2000. Some of the most popular ones are Colors, Alaska, and The Parallax II.
Citizen Vinyl Factory Tour
On 4/28/2025
Citizen Vinyl invites guests to experience the inner workings of their record-pressing facility during a guided factory tour. Witness the analog process of crafting timeless music treasures and explore the intersection of vintage craftsmanship and modern technology firsthand.
Obituary
On 5/20/2025
Formed in 1984, Obituary is a death metal band from Florida. Previously known as Executioner or Xecutioner, the band is considered one of the most successful death metal bands of all time. Their most popular tracks include "Redneck Stomp," "Visions in My Head," and "Slowly We Rot."
Annie The Musical
From 5/9/2025 - 5/11/2025
Get ready to revisit the iconic world of Little Orphan Annie's 1930s New York City in this award-winning musical. With classic hits like Tomorrow, this show takes you on a thrilling journey from a cruel orphanage to the opulent existence of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, while serving up adventures involving corruption, friendship, and even the President!
RAD Renaissance
On 5/10/2025
RAD Renaissance showcases Asheville's iconic arts district's revival, providing a soulful celebration of art, resilience, and renewal. Attendees, whether longtime supporters or first-time visitors, can expect a vibrant display of the RAD community spirit coming back following the historical flood brought by Hurricane Helene.
Wildflowers and Wellness
On 5/10/2025
Wildflowers and Wellness promises a day full of energizing fitness classes, eloquent wellness services, and breathtaking floral displays to appreciate. This health-centered and visually striking experience will lift spirits and nurture the importance of health and well-being amidst the vibrant attitude of the spring season.
Arthur Brooks Ensemble V
On 5/15/2025
Delight in the exquisite talent of the Arthur Brooks Ensemble V, performing tones that transcend across the spectrum of experimental, jazz, and ambient music genres. Audience members will have their imaginations immersed in innovative improvisations and captivating compositions, perfect for both casual listeners and earnest music enthusiasts.
Black Mountain Garden Sale
From 5/16/2025 - 5/17/2025
The Men's Garden Club of Asheville headlines as a key vendor at the event, perfect for aspiring and established botanists. This is the ideal chance to dabble in garden explorations, find quirky plants, swap green-thumb tales, and learn gardening secrets in a friendly and stimulating environment.
Carmen: The Ballet
From 5/16/2025 - 5/17/2025
Carmen, the Ballet is a magnificent show put on by the renowned Asheville Ballet (of Western North Carolina), expertly steered by director Ann Dunn. Presenting both classical and contemporary dance formations, the intricate moves and grace are underpinned by the creativity of resident choreographers such as Ann Dunn and Marcelo Martinez.
Haw Creek Hustle
On 5/17/2025
Participants can get their engines revving at the second annual Haw Creek Hustle, a 5-kilometer race filled with robust doses of fun and timely competition. A core goal of this enjoyable gathering is to unite the community, fostering neighborly interactive sessions, cheerful conversations, acquaintance-making opportunities, and timeless memories in view of the exhilarating open-air ambiance.
Biltmore Kiwanis 15K and 5K Classic Races
On 5/18/2025
Get ready to celebrate the landmark 25th year of an exhilarating running competition in 2025. This sought-after event deserves a spot on every runner's bucket list, promising to feature prominently on the best race list. Hosted on an estate built between 1889 and 1895 for George Washington Vanderbilt II, amidst the serene Blue Ridge Mountains, this run indeed boasts an impressive historical and scenic background. The Biltmore-Kiwanis Classic 15K and 5K races have been cherished traditions since 1997, devotedly serving as the mighty fundraiser for Asheville's Kiwanis Club.
White Squirrel Weekend
From 5/23/2025 - 5/25/2025
White Squirrel Weekend, held in Brevard, North Carolina, is a charming celebration of the town's unique furry inhabitants. This lively event features a range of activities for all ages, including live music, a parade, local craft vendors, and delicious food options. With an anticipated attendance of 30,000 visitors, White Squirrel Weekend promises a delightful experience surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our Town
From 5/23/2025 - 6/1/2025
This highly acclaimed performance captures the nuances of small-town life in Grover's Corner with vivid detail across three acts entitled Daily Life, "Love and Marriage," and "Death and Eternity." It'll pull viewers into the simple, nuanced lives of the Webb and Gibbs families under the narrative guidance of a stage manager.
Next to Normal
From 5/23/2025 - 6/15/2025
Experience the pulsating beat of a modern rock score in the award-winning masterpiece, Next to Normal, as it candidly discloses the raw realities of mental illness. Promise to potentially change your perspectives, this resounding performance is expected to evoke laughter and stir hearts by epitomizing a family's resilience amidst chaos.
