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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What happens when love challenges tradition? Join us for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, a heartwarming and thought-provoking play that brings laughter, romance, and social change to the stage. Inspired by the iconic 1967 film, this production tells the story of an interracial couple whose engagement shakes up the ideals of their families. Set in the midst of the Civil Rights movement, the play’s themes remain as powerful and relevant today as ever. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience at Hendersonville Theatre! Join us as we celebrate love, family, and the power of change. |
February 6-16, 2025
Thursday, 2/6, at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 1/23)
Fridays at 7:30
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. HAMILTON is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some adult language and mature themes. Tickets $59-$199.
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 7, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 7:00 PM
Once again, Bertie finds himself suffering the slings and arrows of misfortune at the hands of his relatives, caught between his fierce Aunt Agatha, his plaintive cousin Egbert, a saucy jazz singer, and his future father-in-law. Another priceless predicament calling upon the redoubtable Jeeves to save the day.
Performances of Jeeves Saves the Day 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.
January 22 – February 16, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 1/24 and 1/31 at 7:30pm
Friday 2/7 and 2/14 at 2pm AND 7:30
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Asheville Community Theater Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM.
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
A talkback with the cast & crew of The Play That Goes Wrong will be held following the performance on Sunday, February 9. Run Time: Two Hours (Approx.) There will be a fifteen-minute intermission for this show. Content Awareness: This production depicts some violence in a comedic manner and mild sexual innuendos.
Performing on February 6, 8, 14, 16, 20 & 22:
- Drew Dyer, Jade Fernandez, Mash Hes, Lucien Hinton, Jason Phillips, River Spade, Allie Marée Starling & Matt Wade
Performing on February 7, 9, 13, 15, 21 & 23:
- Gabby Bailey, Emily Dake, Holly Oakley, Paula O’Brien, Chandler Peveto, Jon Robinson, Jackson Wilhelmi & Henry Williamson
Once again, Bertie finds himself suffering the slings and arrows of misfortune at the hands of his relatives, caught between his fierce Aunt Agatha, his plaintive cousin Egbert, a saucy jazz singer, and his future father-in-law. Another priceless predicament calling upon the redoubtable Jeeves to save the day.
February 6-16, 2025
Thursday, 2/6, at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 1/23)
Fridays at 7:30
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
Director: Victoria Lamberth
Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Rating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice, racism, and bigotry.
A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down.
Once again, Bertie finds himself suffering the slings and arrows of misfortune at the hands of his relatives, caught between his fierce Aunt Agatha, his plaintive cousin Egbert, a saucy jazz singer, and his future father-in-law. Another priceless predicament calling upon the redoubtable Jeeves to save the day.
Performances of Jeeves Saves the Day 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.
January 22 – February 16, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 1/24 and 1/31 at 7:30pm
Friday 2/7 and 2/14 at 2pm AND 7:30
This 75-minute production tells the story of a character who has lost her inner light, plunging into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. With over 8 breathtaking acrobatic acts, “Solstice” combines light design, costumes, enchanting music, surreal scenery, and the magic of falling snow to create this celebration of the human spirit. A blend of local and national artists comprise the cast of seven.
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What happens when love challenges tradition? Join us for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, a heartwarming and thought-provoking play that brings laughter, romance, and social change to the stage. Inspired by the iconic 1967 film, this production tells the story of an interracial couple whose engagement shakes up the ideals of their families. Set in the midst of the Civil Rights movement, the play’s themes remain as powerful and relevant today as ever. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience at Hendersonville Theatre! Join us as we celebrate love, family, and the power of change. |
February 6-16, 2025
Thursday, 2/6, at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 1/23)
Fridays at 7:30
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. HAMILTON is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some adult language and mature themes. Tickets $59-$199.
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 7, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 7:00 PM
Heroes in the Shadows: Unknown Civil Rights Leaders
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ABOUT THE SHOW
You know Martin, Malcolm, Ruby, and Rosa, now it’s time to shine a light on lesser known leaders of the Civil Rights movement. Join us for a unique game show experience where students participate in interactive rounds, earning points, and gaining knowledge about these pivotal yet unrecognized leaders.
- Run Time (Approx.): 45-60 Minutes
- Best For Grades: 6-8
Asheville Comedy Festival presents A WNC Benefit Show with comedian Rory Scovel and Friends. February 19, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
A WNC Benefit Show with comedian Rory Scovel and friends presented by Asheville Comedy Festival. Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer. His latest comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX, AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN released in February, 2024 on MAX to rave reviews. Joining the lineup are local comedy sensations Hilliary Begley and Cayla Clark. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch this hysterical event benefiting the local businesses of Asheville affected by Helene!
Mixtape Vol. 2: The Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s – February 20 – 23
It’s February, which means ‘the boys are back…again! From the same outstanding musical talent who brought you the Music of Queen, the Eagles, and the Beatles, Mixtape! Vol 2: The Best of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s is back by oh-so popular demand! Shake off the winter blues with a red-hot rockin’ playlist featuring all new hits you know and love. You ‘dig it?’ ‘Let’s boogie!’ ‘Like, totally!’
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
Depending on location, heavy rains and flooding from Hurricane Helene impacted soils throughout WNC. Many gardeners have questions about how to address everything from sediment and rock deposition to potential contamination. Michael Rayburn, Urban Ag Extension Agent in Buncombe County will walk us through the process of determining how to move forward with addressing soil health post Helene.
The presentation is free, and registration with Eventbrite is required.
Check the Events Calendar on the website for information on how to register via Eventbrite. https://www.buncombemastergardener.org/upcoming-events/
If you have questions, contact the Buncombe County Extension office at 828-255-5522.
Western North Carolina, roses are usually ‘hard pruned’ in the late winter or early spring. Dead or damaged canes are removed, and the plant is shaped for optimal growth and blooms. Many rose growers are uncertain of how to correctly prune their roses. This program unravels the mystery of pruning and will help you have healthy and happy roses.
This will be an in-person program at the Extension office at the address above. Portions of this program may be held outside; please dress appropriately for the weather. The classroom size is limited so register to reserve your seat!
Registration: The talk is free but registration via Eventbrite is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.
Mixtape Vol. 2: The Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s – February 20 – 23
It’s February, which means ‘the boys are back…again! From the same outstanding musical talent who brought you the Music of Queen, the Eagles, and the Beatles, Mixtape! Vol 2: The Best of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s is back by oh-so popular demand! Shake off the winter blues with a red-hot rockin’ playlist featuring all new hits you know and love. You ‘dig it?’ ‘Let’s boogie!’ ‘Like, totally!’
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
Expect the Unexpected.
Rouge features daring aerial acts, thrilling acrobatics and poetic dance that cannot be missed. The Madame of Ceremonies, Rachel Houdek, is your guide for a mesmerizing good time that holds audiences spellbound. Rouge is the perfect event for a date night or night out with friends.
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Asheville Community Theater Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM.
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
A talkback with the cast & crew of The Play That Goes Wrong will be held following the performance on Sunday, February 9. Run Time: Two Hours (Approx.) There will be a fifteen-minute intermission for this show. Content Awareness: This production depicts some violence in a comedic manner and mild sexual innuendos.
Performing on February 6, 8, 14, 16, 20 & 22:
- Drew Dyer, Jade Fernandez, Mash Hes, Lucien Hinton, Jason Phillips, River Spade, Allie Marée Starling & Matt Wade
Performing on February 7, 9, 13, 15, 21 & 23:
- Gabby Bailey, Emily Dake, Holly Oakley, Paula O’Brien, Chandler Peveto, Jon Robinson, Jackson Wilhelmi & Henry Williamson
Mixtape Vol. 2: The Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s – February 20 – 23
It’s February, which means ‘the boys are back…again! From the same outstanding musical talent who brought you the Music of Queen, the Eagles, and the Beatles, Mixtape! Vol 2: The Best of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s is back by oh-so popular demand! Shake off the winter blues with a red-hot rockin’ playlist featuring all new hits you know and love. You ‘dig it?’ ‘Let’s boogie!’ ‘Like, totally!’
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Asheville Community Theater Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM.
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
A talkback with the cast & crew of The Play That Goes Wrong will be held following the performance on Sunday, February 9. Run Time: Two Hours (Approx.) There will be a fifteen-minute intermission for this show. Content Awareness: This production depicts some violence in a comedic manner and mild sexual innuendos.
Performing on February 6, 8, 14, 16, 20 & 22:
- Drew Dyer, Jade Fernandez, Mash Hes, Lucien Hinton, Jason Phillips, River Spade, Allie Marée Starling & Matt Wade
Performing on February 7, 9, 13, 15, 21 & 23:
- Gabby Bailey, Emily Dake, Holly Oakley, Paula O’Brien, Chandler Peveto, Jon Robinson, Jackson Wilhelmi & Henry Williamson
This is an in-person program, held at The
Learning Garden.
Time:
Session #1 – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.*
Session #2 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.*
* New this year, Saturday Seminars are being offered twice on the same day. The content of both sessions will be the same. Select the session that best fits your schedule.
Program: Tool Sharpening Workshop
Presenters – EMG volunteers
Alan Wagner – Sharpening pruners and loppers
James Wade – Sharpening shovels
John Fieselman – Sharpening chainsaws
Description: Sharp gardening tools are key to successful pruning. This workshop will teach you how to clean and sharpen your tools.
Bring 1-2 tools that you will sharpen during the workshop. Pruners, loppers, or shovels, only. No handsaws, large shears, or pole pruners.
This workshop will also include a separate demonstration on sharpening chainsaws. This demonstration is intended for experienced chainsaw users. This is a demo only, so leave all chainsaws at home.
Registration: The workshop is free but registration using Eventbrite is required.
Check the Events Calendar on the website for information on how to register via Eventbrite. https://www.buncombemastergardener.org/upcoming-events/
If you have questions, contact the Buncombe County Extension office at 828-255-5522.
This is an in-person program, held at The Learning Garden.
Time:
Session #1 – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.*
Session #2 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.*
* New this year, Saturday Seminars are being offered twice on the same day. The content of both sessions will be the same. Select the session that best fits your schedule.
Program: Tool Sharpening Workshop
Presenters – EMG volunteers
Alan Wagner – Sharpening pruners and loppers
James Wade – Sharpening shovels
John Fieselman – Sharpening chainsaws
Description: Sharp gardening tools are key to successful pruning. This workshop will teach you how to clean and sharpen your tools.
Bring 1-2 tools that you will sharpen during the workshop. Pruners, loppers, or shovels, only. No handsaws, large shears, or pole pruners.
This workshop will also include a separate demonstration on sharpening chainsaws. This demonstration is intended for experienced chainsaw users. This is a demo only, so leave all chainsaws at home.
Registration: The workshop is free but registration using Eventbrite is required.
Check the Events Calendar on the website for information on how to register via Eventbrite. https://www.buncombemastergardener.org/upcoming-events/
If you have questions, contact the Buncombe County Extension office at 828-255-5522.
Mixtape Vol. 2: The Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s – February 20 – 23
It’s February, which means ‘the boys are back…again! From the same outstanding musical talent who brought you the Music of Queen, the Eagles, and the Beatles, Mixtape! Vol 2: The Best of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s is back by oh-so popular demand! Shake off the winter blues with a red-hot rockin’ playlist featuring all new hits you know and love. You ‘dig it?’ ‘Let’s boogie!’ ‘Like, totally!’
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Asheville Community Theater Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM.
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
A talkback with the cast & crew of The Play That Goes Wrong will be held following the performance on Sunday, February 9. Run Time: Two Hours (Approx.) There will be a fifteen-minute intermission for this show. Content Awareness: This production depicts some violence in a comedic manner and mild sexual innuendos.
Performing on February 6, 8, 14, 16, 20 & 22:
- Drew Dyer, Jade Fernandez, Mash Hes, Lucien Hinton, Jason Phillips, River Spade, Allie Marée Starling & Matt Wade
Performing on February 7, 9, 13, 15, 21 & 23:
- Gabby Bailey, Emily Dake, Holly Oakley, Paula O’Brien, Chandler Peveto, Jon Robinson, Jackson Wilhelmi & Henry Williamson
Ross Gay is interested in joy.
Ross Gay wants to understand joy.
Ross Gay is curious about joy.
Ross Gay studies joy.
Something like that.
Ross Gay — Poet, Essayist, & National Book Critics Circle Award Winner — will visit ACS with a profound mission: to explore and understand joy.
Ross Gay is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Ross has released three collections of essays— The Book of Delights was released in 2019 and was a New York Times bestseller; Inciting Joy was released in 2022, and his newest collection, The Book of (More) Delights was released in September of 2023.
Wortham Presents The Acting Company presents The Comedy of Errors
Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Christina Anderson
Directed by Devin Brain
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 8 p.m.
In the Mediterranean city of Ephesus, two sets of identical twins — both separated from their other halves at birth — unknowingly cross paths, and chaos, mishaps and misunderstandings abound. Experience the joy and hilarity of one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, a slapstick comedy about mistaken identities, through a new and contemporary lens: a 21st century translation that reinterprets antiquated slang, metaphor and double entendre with updated jokes and clever, modern wordplay.
Connect with the art and artists in pre-show discussions.
Join at 10 a.m. on Saturday March 1 for the Friends of the Black Mountain Library March Madness Book Sale. We’ll provide a bag that you can fill with adult books for $5. Children’s books are 4/$1, puzzles are $2, and antique books are priced as marked. The sale ends at 1 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Black Mountain Library can shop early at 9:30 a.m.
The Acting Company presents August Wilson’s Two Trains Running
Written by August Wilson
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8 p.m.
This powerful Pulitzer Prize finalist, a masterpiece from acclaimed playwright August Wilson, paints a profound portrait of history through everyday life amid the civil rights movement. While the owner of a Pittsburgh diner fights with the city over the fate of his building, his long-time regulars grapple with love, money and a changing world. See the sixth installment of Wilson’s trailblazing “American Century Cycle,” which chronicles the 20th century African American experience one decade and play at a time. Contains adult content.
Connect with the art and artists in pre-show discussions.
As people all over the country start to grow their own gardens, plant prices continue to rise. These price increases quickly add up when growing your own garden. Starting your own seeds is a much more economical way to grow a large number of plants. Believe it or not many plants also do better when you grow them from a seed. Starting seeds can seem like a very scary task but it doesn’t have to be. Join our education coordinator, Isaac Wyatt, for a course all about starting your own seeds. From what you need to get started to how to get your seedlings in the garden.
*We will also have a selection of seeds to trade. Please feel free to bring any seeds you may be interested in trading!
March 4th, 2025, 1:00-3:00 pm. Fee: $20.00.
As people all over the country start to grow their own gardens, plant prices continue to rise. These price increases quickly add up when growing your own garden. Starting your own seeds is a much more economical way to grow a large number of plants. Believe it or not many plants also do better when you grow them from a seed. Starting seeds can seem like a very scary task but it doesn’t have to be. Join our education coordinator, Isaac Wyatt, for a course all about starting your own seeds. From what you need to get started to how to get your seedlings in the garden.
*We will also have a selection of seeds to trade. Please feel free to bring any seeds you may be interested in trading!
March 4th, 2025, 1:00-3:00 pm. Fee: $20.00.