Community Calendar

The Beauty of the Bloom: A Celebration of Botanical Art

Step into a world of vibrant color and organic wonder at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. This May, we invite you to Pure Flora, a stunning multi-media exhibition dedicated to the breathtaking beauty of the plant kingdom.

Featuring talented regional artists, this collection explores our deep connection to nature through exquisite painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. More than just a gallery show, Pure Flora serves as the official lead-in to our milestone 20th Anniversary of Art in Bloom. Come experience the "botanical beauty" that has inspired our community for two decades and find a fresh perspective on the flowers and forests that surround us every day. Whether you are a gardener, a nature enthusiast, or a lover of fine art, this exhibition is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

When: May 1st – May 22nd, 2026

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: Free & Open to the Public

A 4-Week Journey into Traditional Mountain Ballads with Cary Fridley

Experience the heart of the mountains through song. Join acclaimed folk artist Cary Fridley at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts for a soulful, four-week exploration of Southern Appalachian musical heritage.

Part vocal masterclass and part history lesson, this workshop invites you to go beyond the notes. You’ll receive a curated repertoire of regional songs, complete with lyrics and chord sheets, while learning the stories that shaped them. Cary will provide expert guidance on adapting melodies to your unique vocal range and share professional tips and tricks for musicians looking to sing and play simultaneously.

Details:

When: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (April 21 – May 12)

Where: Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Cost: $80 per student

Who: Open to all levels. Bring your voice, guitar, or banjo!

The Wallflowers
Tuesday, May 05
Show: 8 pm | Doors: 7 pm
The Orange Peel
Ages 18+

WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Tuesday December 23, 2025
TIME: 8pm
FREE SHOW, 18+

ALL DJS WELCOME. Just bring your USB.

Sign ups start at 8pm, slots are limited so get here early.

Always a FREE community event and flow friendly so bring your flow toys.

See you on the dancefloor!

The Beauty of the Bloom: A Celebration of Botanical Art

Step into a world of vibrant color and organic wonder at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. This May, we invite you to Pure Flora, a stunning multi-media exhibition dedicated to the breathtaking beauty of the plant kingdom.

Featuring talented regional artists, this collection explores our deep connection to nature through exquisite painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. More than just a gallery show, Pure Flora serves as the official lead-in to our milestone 20th Anniversary of Art in Bloom. Come experience the "botanical beauty" that has inspired our community for two decades and find a fresh perspective on the flowers and forests that surround us every day. Whether you are a gardener, a nature enthusiast, or a lover of fine art, this exhibition is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

When: May 1st – May 22nd, 2026

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: Free & Open to the Public

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

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!

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