Community Calendar

Robert's Totally Rad Trivia is back every Wednesday night at 12 Bones Brewing! Six rounds of competitive, pop culture trivia. Prizes and the respect of your peers up for grabs.

Celebrate ten dazzling years of holiday cheer at Flat Rock Playhouse!

For a decade, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas has been the cherished gathering that brings our community together, where Broadway sparkle meets small-town heart and the spirit of the season takes center stage.

This year’s festivities are stuffed fuller than Santa’s sleigh with the songs you can’t wait to hear — the holiday hits and beloved carols you ask for every year, delivered with fa-la-la flair and show-stopping shine.

Join us for a spectacular celebration that is wrapped in joy, tied with tradition, and topped with a bow of pure Playhouse magic.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Traditional Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and original music performed by Fiddle and Banjo duet in the live radio tradition. Sponsored by Castor Magic, the Carbonated Castor Oil That Bubbles Your Troubles Away. Also sponsored by the Greene County Home for the Bewildered

The Jazz Showcase is curated by esteemed pianist, scholar, and UNC Asheville music professor Dr. Bill Bares; this showcase series is dedicated to bringing the region’s finest jazz musicians and most compelling sounds to our stage in a true listening room experience.

Celebrate ten dazzling years of holiday cheer at Flat Rock Playhouse!

For a decade, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas has been the cherished gathering that brings our community together, where Broadway sparkle meets small-town heart and the spirit of the season takes center stage.

This year’s festivities are stuffed fuller than Santa’s sleigh with the songs you can’t wait to hear — the holiday hits and beloved carols you ask for every year, delivered with fa-la-la flair and show-stopping shine.

Join us for a spectacular celebration that is wrapped in joy, tied with tradition, and topped with a bow of pure Playhouse magic.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Join GCCA for the first Friday of the month for our NightShifts. Every month you can enjoy new gallery exhibitions, studio artists, performing arts series, demos, and more. It is free to attend and open to all ages. After you’ve visited, hop over to other open galleries and restaurants in the West Village or Downtown Greenville!

Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm

Two exceptions for the months of August and November:
- There will be no Nightshifts during the month of August as we will be combining it with Art Bash and Annual Showcase held on the 1st of the month.
- Nightshifts in November will be held on the 13th (the second Friday of the month & the week after our annual fundraiser).

Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps along the way for a chance to win an exciting giveaway featuring gift cards to some of your favorite local businesses. Explore a fantastic array of arts businesses, each one buzzing with something special. 

Whether it’s a captivating new exhibition, vibrant live music, hands-on workshops, or live demos, there’s always something fun waiting for you. Don’t miss the chance to visit your old favorites and discover new treasures! Join us and make this First Friday unforgettable!

Asheville Plays is thrilled to announce the return of the 14th Annual Haunted Trail, Asheville's favorite family-friendly Halloween tradition! Designed with families in mind (recommended for ages 3–12), the Haunted Trail combines immersive sets, live performers, and interactive storytelling to create a memorable Halloween experience that is spooky, quirky, and fun without relying on physical contact or gore. The Adventure Center of Asheville is the host of this one of a kind live outdoor theatrical experience. A special Sweet Peek Tour is offered nightly at 6:30 PM, allowing younger guests to experience the trail without actors before deciding if they'd like to enjoy the full show. Visitors can also explore Pirates Cove from 6-9 pm, featuring a 30-foot Pirate Ship Escape Room, live mermaid encounters, and pirate-themed activities. Reserve your 10 minute escape game upon arr-rival as the games book up quickly! The fun doesn't stop there. Guests ages 4 and older can explore The Adventure Centers glowing aerial adventure courses illuminated with thousands of colorful lights and lasers. Combo tickets for both attractions are available online and are expected to sell out in advance. The Haunted Trail does not sell out, but the entrance closes at 9:00 PM. Beyond the attractions, guests can enjoy a lively festival tent complete with local vendors, a lil ghouls play area, brews and beverages of all kinds, and hot & delicious Mellow Mushroom pizza. Asheville Plays is proud to continue its partnership with MANNA FoodBank through the Boo to Hunger program. Every Haunted Trail admission helps provide 4 meals for neighbors facing food insecurity. Additionally, $1 from every adult beverage sold will go to Camp Lakey Gap. Guests can enjoy live music on Friday nights at the Haunted Trail from the Asheville Rock Academy Kids Band. Get your tickets and enjoy a night of Halloween fun while giving back to the Western North Carolina community!
2026 DATES: OCT 9,10,16,17,22, 23,24,25.29,30 For tickets and additional information, visit www.hauntedtrailwnc.com.

Live Bluegrass with The Sons of Ralph band at Jack of the Wood in Asheville NC, Fridays at 7:00

The Jazz Showcase is curated by esteemed pianist, scholar, and UNC Asheville music professor Dr. Bill Bares; this showcase series is dedicated to bringing the region’s finest jazz musicians and most compelling sounds to our stage in a true listening room experience.