Community Calendar

A Multi-Media Journey of Resilience, Fiber Art, and Painting by Julie Miles

Three summers ago, in a lightkeeper’s house-turned-museum off the coast of Maine, Julie Miles was asked a simple but piercing question: “Who are you outside of your family?”
“Made of This” is her answer.
After an eight-year hiatus from painting to support her family through her husband’s early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis, Miles returns to her artistic practice with work rooted in resilience, devotion, and rediscovery. What began as an homage to her farming grandparents evolved into an immersive exploration of material, labor, and belonging.
For this body of work, Miles learned to process and spin raw wool, dye fibers with plants over an open fire, and weave twill cloth on a vintage four-shaft loom. She turned to pinhole photography to create self-portraits in the landscapes of her Michigan youth—beaches, open fields, and rural expanses that echo memory and identity.
Blending fiber, photography, and painting, “Made of This” honors both the harshness and tenderness of life. It invites viewers to dwell in the quiet space where grief and joy coexist, where materials “dictate” their own becoming, and where loving it all—labor, loss, beauty, play—leads to a life well lived.
Join us for the opening reception on April 3rd and experience a powerful return to art shaped by devotion, discovery, and the enduring act of making.

April 3 – 26
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reception: April 3, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts

The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill.

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.

This exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship, professional development, and a $5,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition.

On view February 27, 2026–September 27, 2026.

This is an exhibition of multiple artists works as they pertain to the interpretation of relationships between color and mood. Consider the emotional power of color and the way it evokes story, atmosphere and meaning. This exhibition hopes to reveal a playful and experimental interaction through color's ability to shape perceptions and influence emotions. 

Breaking all the way up with big tech means breaking up with MacOS and Windows on our laptops. Linux is the most user-friendly option, but it can be quite hard to install. This is a workshop for people who've already decided to install Linux on their laptop, and the only goal of the workshop is to install Linux on our laptops!

You will need:

One laptop (not a Macbook unless you're *super* sure it works with Linux, because most do not)
One laptop charger
Please backup everything you want to save from the laptop before the event
Your favorite deep breathing exercises (installing Linux can be frustrating)

Organizers will:

Do a 5 minute intro
Get to work installing Linux on our laptops

Organizers will provide:

Flash drives for installing Linux Mint
A few blank flash drives for installing other distros
Please bring your own flash drive if you want to do something extra fancy

Organizers will not:

Facilitate a group discussion
Help participants dual-boot Windows and Linux (it is a terrible experience)

This workshop will be facilitated by the members of Bunk Computer Cooperative. They'll be there to help you along the way.

If you're looking for a good, cheap, used Linux-laptop to bring to the event, here's some options:

Trek over to The GRID in Charlotte and buy one off the shelf
Order one from The GRID on Ebay
Find one on local Craigslist

Be sure and do a cursory internet search to confirm it works with Linux before buying. Don't get a Macbook! Laptops that are a few years old are much more likely to have good Linux support.

Bunk Computer Cooperative is a worker-owned cooperative. They build private computing infrastructure for businesses, non-profits, and individuals in Western North Carolina. https://bunk.computer

The organizer of this event marked it kid-friendly. 😛

Start Your Journey or Strengthen Your Skills: Adult Ballet for Every Beginner

Step into the studio and find your rhythm! Beginner Adult Ballet: Building Blocks is a welcoming space designed for both brand-new students and those returning to the barre. This session focuses on the essential elements of dance—posture, alignment, and core stability—while introducing the fluid movements and musicality that make ballet so rewarding.

Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to move with more intention and grace, this workshop bridges the gap between simple positions and dynamic movement. It is a mindful, low-impact practice that prioritizes balance and bone health, making it an ideal choice for any active adult. Join our supportive community to build your confidence, improve your strength, and discover the poise that ballet brings to everyday life.

When: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM | March 11 – April 15

Who: Ages 16+ | New beginners welcome! Perfect for first-time dancers and returning students.

Cost: $85 for the full session.

The Benefit: A total-body workout that nurtures physical strength and mental focus.

Challenge yourself while drinking beer! Teams of up to 6 can compete for fantastic prizes. Join us in the taproom every Wednesday from 7-9. Bring a phone!

Totally RAD Trivia is back at 12 Bones Brewing! Join us every Wednesday night as Lochlan takes the mic, bringing a great mix of fun questions, good vibes, and plenty of chances to win. Grab your team, your favorite brew, and let’s play!

Sass, Style, and Self-Expression: Your Burlesque Journey Starts Here

Curious about burlesque? This six-week mini-mester is your invitation to explore sass, style, and self-expression in a supportive, joyful space. You’ll learn one complete, flirty combo featuring glove peels, boa moments, and robe reveals—building week by week so you can grow comfortable, confident, and captivating.
No dance experience necessary. Heels optional. Boas and gloves available to borrow—just bring a robe or front-opening layer and your fabulous self.
6 Weeks
Wednesday Evenings (7:00 - 8:00)
April 1st - May 6th
Ages 18+
$51 - $119, Sliding Scale

Weds are for free comedy!

Asheville Longest Running stand up comedy Open mic, The Disclaimer Stand Up lounge now At Third Room.
Disclaimer Comedy has been producing comedy shows in Asheville for over a decade. Bringing in the likes of Rory Scovel, Hannibal Burress, Tom Segura, and more. But, The Disclaimer's Pride and Joy has always been "The Disclaimer Stand Up Lounge Comedy Open-Mic". A sign up, go up open mic. With a wild roster of Asheville comics, Traveling comics, FIRST TIMERS, comics on Netflix, Comedy Central, Dry Bar, Don't tell, to comics who have probably been on COPS a few times. It's a real grab bag variety show, and home to a lot of talented creators in the southeast.

Now setting up shop in Third Room in Downtown Asheville at 46 Wall Street at 9pm

ALWAYS FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Come Laugh with us, At us, Just come laugh.

"It's like a nascar race, but they turn right sometimes"
- 1st time Audience member

"it's a different show everytime and I always enjoy the randomness of it"
- Long time Audience member

"I never seen a open mic like this"
- Long time comic

Same hit-or-miss comedy. Always fun. Always free AND after the Open Mic, we begin Karaoke!

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night every Wednesday. Dance Lessons 8:30-9 PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. Open dance is from 9 pm-midnight.

$10 cover