Community Calendar

APLR and Love Serve Remember Foundation Present: Ram Dass Local Asheville Satsang

Second Tuesday of Each Month

AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Doors 6 PM || Event 6:30 PM

Ram Dass Local Asheville Satsang

You’re warmly invited to the Ram Dass LOCAL Asheville Satsang, held in collaboration with Ayuprana at the Ayuprana Listening Room - an evening devoted to nourishing body, mind, and heart in community.

Gathering on the second Tuesday of each month, we begin with optional movement at 6:30 PM, a gentle arrival into the body, before settling into meditation and shared presence. Through the timeless teachings of Ram Dass, we reflect on love, service, and the practice of “being here now,” followed by chanting and open conversation as we lift our voices and imagine future seva projects together. This satsang is a space of connection—with yourself, with one another, and with the living current of wisdom that reminds us, in Ram Dass’s words, that “we’re all just walking each other home.” Come walk together, reflect, sing, and celebrate as we nurture the spirit of service, joy, and belonging in Asheville. ✨ RSVP & Join Us! ✨

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

Spring in Burnsville, NC is a magical time. Our trails are alive with the vibrant colors of so many wildflowers. Between trees, ferns, moss, and more, it’s impossible to document just how many shades of green can be found here. And the light – oh how the light brightens our historic square, highlighting so many intriguing architectural details. In other words, it’s an artist’s paradise. ​​Explore Burnsville and Toe River Crafts invite you to pack your paints and your passion and head to Burnsville for our inaugural spring Plein-Air festival.

​​WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

​Tuesday, May 12

​10 a.m – 2 p.m. – Stop by the registration area to stamp your canvas and learn more
about potential painting settings. Your paintbrushes will be privy to special locations unique to participating artists.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Join your fellow painters for cocktails, conversation and carefully
curated appetizers.

​Wednesday, May 13

​10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Painting demos on the town square from some of our favorite local artists

​Thursday, May 14

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Optional workshop with Jo Ridge Kelley ($200 per person) To register, email jo@jokelley.com

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Friday, May 15

​1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Frame, deliver and hang canvases
5:30 – 8 p.m. – Dinner and art sale

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Saturday, May 16

​10 a.m. – noon – Quickdraw Paintout Competition on the Burnsville Square (1st prize: $350/ 2nd prize: $150)

​Cost is $90/person and includes Tuesday cocktail reception and Friday evening dinner.​ For more information, feel free to contact Sue Wasserman, Yancey County TDA Director. sue.wasserman@yanceycountync.gov

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.

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!

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

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