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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Birdsong Vespers offers an inclusive, informal and earth-based evening service with Kanuga’s musician-in-residence Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil. Guests are invited to sing, share poetry and prayer and experience the gifts of birdsong and the sounds of nature as spring returns to the mountains. Experience this free event in person or online. Learn more at kanuga.org/celtic.
2024—Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Gregory Alan Isakov will embark on a special headline tour next year, featuring Isakov and his band performing with full symphony orchestras in each city. Newly confirmed stops include Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Chicago’s The Auditorium, Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Charleston’s Gaillard Center, Atlanta’s Atlanta Symphony Hall (two nights), and Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall among others.
Wortham Center Student Series TheaterWorksUSA presents The Magic School Bus. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.*
Grades K–5 • Show Length: 60 min.
*Please note: These Student Series performances are currently wait list only.
Take your class on an interplanetary field trip, guided by Ms. Frizzle, in this latest live-action installment of the classic book and TV series.
Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. To reserve, call the box office at 828-257-4530 ext. 1, or email [email protected].
Reservations for groups (11 people or more): $11 each. To reserve, complete the Student Series Reservation Form. Please note that all group reservations require a deposit of $1 per ticket. Please contact the box office if you have questions.
Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees.
Performances of The Lehman Trilogy 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 13 – April 6, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00pm (please note, the 7pm start time is earlier than for other shows)
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 3/14 and 3/21 at 7:00pm
Friday 3/18 and 4/4 at 2pm
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Nefesh Mountain: “Beacons” Album Release Show
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
ALL AGES
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
Acclaimed author and retreat leader Renée Trudeau leads an embodied spiritual experience exploring ways to connect with the Divine in everyday life — including through song, gentle movement, meditation and more. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series, the Thursday, March 20 event begins with a nature immersion gathering (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. Trudeau’s “Soul Tending” presentation will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall. Bring a journal, pen and an early childhood photo of themselves. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.
The Spring Equinox Concert, held on Kanuga’s labyrinth, ushers in the season of renewal with music to soothe the soul and nourish the spirit. As dusk falls to starlight and birdsong gives way to the frog chorus, Kanuga’s musician-in-residence Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil invites guests to honor the balance and energy of spring while immersed in nature under the open sky. The buffet-style dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., and the concert follows at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 for the concert and buffet or $10 for the concert only.
Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees.
Performances of The Lehman Trilogy 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 13 – April 6, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00pm (please note, the 7pm start time is earlier than for other shows)
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 3/14 and 3/21 at 7:00pm
Friday 3/18 and 4/4 at 2pm
In this bold reworking of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions—and each other. What could go wrong? Incurably lustful and lonely, hapless and hopeful, these seven souls collide and stumble their way towards a new understanding that LIFE SUCKS! Or does it?
Thursday, 3/20 at 7:30 pm (pay what you can available on 3/6)
Fridays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “BEEF”
All Ages
Doors: 6:30pm // Show: 7:30pm
$18.45
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show!
Kiss Country Guitar Jam Benefiting Valley Strong Disaster Relief
Craig Campbell
Kelsey Hart
Bryce Leatherwood
Dylan Schneider
Meghan Patrick
All Ages
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
Biltmore’s next exhibition is an unforgettable exploration of the culture of ancient Egypt, the time of Tutankhamun, the search for and thrilling discovery of his tomb, and the treasures found within.
The event hailed as the world’s most complete Tutankhamun exhibition becomes all the more fascinating in its Biltmore presentation—this is the only experience that reveals the historical connections between the monumental discovery and the Vanderbilt-Cecil family.
This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition premieres March 21 in Amherst at Deerpark®. Reserve your admission tickets and special admission-inclusive overnight packages today.
Wortham Center Student Series Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Grades 6–12 • Show Length: 60 min.
Inspire your future generation of creative thinkers with a show unlike anything they’ve seen before: a truly unique, intra-active theatrical dance work where reality and fiction intertwine.
Reservations for individuals (9 people or less): $12 each. To reserve, call the box office at 828-257-4530 ext. 1, or email [email protected].
Reservations for groups (10 people or more): $11 each. To reserve, complete the Student Series Reservation Form. Please note that all group reservations require a deposit of $1 per ticket. Please contact the box office if you have questions.
Leading a Nature Hike 101 with Lauren Lampley
ON-SITE | Friday, March 21 | 1 – 4 pm
Blue Ridge Naturalist – Capstone Credit
Leading a group on a hike in nature comes naturally to some people but for others it is a skill developed over time. In this class we will talk about best practices for how to safely and efficiently lead a group on a hike in nature as well as what planning is necessary before the day of the hike. We will discuss possible hazards to keep an eye on and what to do in case of an emergency in “front country” hiking areas such as many trails in the Asheville area.
This program takes place both indoors and out. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.
“The Charlestones have taken the Holy City by storm.” This a cappella ensemble sings everything! From Renaissance to spirituals, country, jazz, pop, and Broadway, the Charlestones sing it.
Lead singer William Purcell started singing early; he was a member of the Charleston Youth Company and the Middleton Singers, earning a scholarship to the College of Charleston.
Baritone Stephen Spaulding is bass trombonist with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, teaches brass instruments to private students, and is Assistant Band Director at Moultrie Middle School.
Bass Todd Monsell is the son of a soprano and drummer who directs the Upper School Concert Choir in Greenville and teaches Upper School music at Christ Church Episcopal School.
Tenor Brink Norton directs Upper School Choirs at Porter-Gaud School and has performed all over the Southeast as ensemble singer and soloist.
Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees.
Performances of The Lehman Trilogy 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 13 – April 6, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00pm (please note, the 7pm start time is earlier than for other shows)
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 3/14 and 3/21 at 7:00pm
Friday 3/18 and 4/4 at 2pm
In this bold reworking of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions—and each other. What could go wrong? Incurably lustful and lonely, hapless and hopeful, these seven souls collide and stumble their way towards a new understanding that LIFE SUCKS! Or does it?
Thursday, 3/20 at 7:30 pm (pay what you can available on 3/6)
Fridays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
Ages 18+
Hot in Herre, the biggest 2000s/Y2K party in the country!
Hot In Herre features dope DJs behind the decks and 00s visuals that will transport you back to the days of blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats!
At Hot In Herre, you’ll hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium from artists like Nelly (duh), Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Fergie, T-Pain, Amy Winehouse, Outkast, Eminem, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Avril Lavigne and so many more.
** Wear your best 2000s-era gear at Hot In Herre! We’re talkin’ fuzzy pink Juicy Couture sweats, bling, Ed Hardy shirts, loooow-rise jeans, UGG boots, crop tops… you name it, just wear it! **
We’re taking song requests all night, too. Pull out your old iPod playlists and have your favs ready to go!
Wortham Presents Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade
Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this truly unique theatrical work is no exception, creating a world where truth belongs to the imagination of the beholder.
Connect with the art and artists in a dance master class and pre-show discussions.
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Mercy in the Mountains: Ashes and Arrows w/ Abby Bryant (benefitting Habitat for Humanity and LEAF Global Arts).
– STANDING ROOM ONLY
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
The Grey Eagle Presents: Blue Country Line Dance’s Bronco Brunch
All Ages
Gunter Theatre
Saturday, March 22 at 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Julie Davila: Dimensions for Tambourine
Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables for Percussion Trio
Ivan Trevino: Watercolor Sun
Nebojsa Zivkovic: Trio per Uno
The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.
GUESTS
Furman Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, Director
*perfect for ages 7 to infinity!
Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees.
Performances of The Lehman Trilogy 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 13 – April 6, 2025
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00pm (please note, the 7pm start time is earlier than for other shows)
Sundays at 2pm
Friday 3/14 and 3/21 at 7:00pm
Friday 3/18 and 4/4 at 2pm
In this bold reworking of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions—and each other. What could go wrong? Incurably lustful and lonely, hapless and hopeful, these seven souls collide and stumble their way towards a new understanding that LIFE SUCKS! Or does it?
Thursday, 3/20 at 7:30 pm (pay what you can available on 3/6)
Fridays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
Cosmic Charlie
Ages 18+
Wortham Presents Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade
Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this truly unique theatrical work is no exception, creating a world where truth belongs to the imagination of the beholder.
Connect with the art and artists in a dance master class and pre-show discussions.