Laugh Your Asheville Off returns with huge lineup of comics
Looking for laughs? This festival’s got you covered.
Asheville events
Eclipse info and telescope tour July 14 at PARI
The ticked event costs $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors/military and $5 for children ages 6-11.
VIDEO: All Go West + Weekend Events
All Go West is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited! The schedule is amazing, but we picked a few of our favorites for you to check out. Asheville Grit will be at the Brew Pump Stage again this year, so come say hi! We’ll have Grit swag and a few other surprises. All Go West isn’t the only[Read More…]
Western North Carolina growers on display with ASAP’s Farm Tour
A Farm Tour pass costs $30.
Living Asheville Arts Festival set for Lexington Avenue on Sept. 3
The festival is the renewed, rebranded version of the former Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival.
VIDEO: Xpand Fest, and more weekend things to do in Asheville
Also this weekend: Asheville VeganFest, Zombie Poetry Cabaret and much more.
VIDEO: Just Brew It and more Asheville weekend events
Here’s a quick look at some of the events happening around Asheville this weekend, including a screening of silent films accompanied by live music performed by Andrew Fletcher.
VIDEO: Things to do in Asheville for Memorial Day Weekend ’17
It’s a jam-packed weekend full of festivals, as well as ceremonies to honor our nations veterans. Check it out.
Asheville fitness coach on 5 ways to make change right now
It’s time to get started.
Opinion: Fast-internet initiative critical for Western North Carolina’s future
When it comes to fast internet availability, the Asheville area is falling behind, and that’s bad news for economic growth.
A book marketing effort like few others in author Beatty’s ‘Serafina’ series
Asheville author Robert Beatty is masterminding, and funding, a massive marketing effort around his young adult “Serafina” mystery series.
The Bliss Mob Hug Parade: Our Featured Event on the GritVegas Weekend Update
We can’t think of a better way to enjoy your weekend than to treat yourself (and others!) to free hugs, compliments, smiles, and laughter, which is why this weekend we’re featuring the Bliss Mob Hug Parade on Saturday afternoon as our Event of the Week. We talked with organizer Elle Erickson (of the Booth Fairy Project) about what to expect.[Read More…]
WIN TIX forTour de Fat, the big fest at New Belgium in Asheville
Asheville musician Ian Ridenhour, as well as Third Eye Blind, will bring the entertainment, along with a host of other performers.
Word on the street: Red pandas coming to WNC Nature Center
The red panda is just one of several new animals the Nature Center hopes to add, according to its 2020 Vision Plan.
WNC Yarn Crawl, more Mother’s Day weekend things to do around Asheville
Another edition of the Great American Strip-Off, an Ashley English book release party and local CD release events by Aaron Burdett and Skunk Ruckus are also on tap.
Consider ditching the car as Strive Not to Drive Week arrives May 12
Strive Not to Drive Week is expanding to include events in Haywood and Henderson counties this year.
Burlesque fest celebrates 11 years in Asheville on Memorial Day weekend
The “Golden Glamazon,” Sydni Deveraux, headlines this years festivities.
Goat yoga trend arrives in Asheville area, with classes at Franny’s Farm
The next Farm Friend Bend is set for May 11.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at the new Eda Rhyne Distillery, and more Asheville things to do
Also, the big annual Herb Festival is this weekend at the Farmer’s Market, and much more.
Tour de Spro, a coffee shop bike crawl, set for Saturday in Asheville
The event will raise money for a Gold Mountain Coffee Growers’ program that helps young women in Nicaragua.
‘Gotham’ star Chris Chalk weds in Asheville
The wedding party headed over to the Grand Bohemian Hotel for the reception.
Weekend fun around Asheville, including Color Me Goodwill, Merlefest, more
Also, there’s a big climate march in downtown, and the Asheville Flea For Y’all returns, plus much more.
Show Me the Money Conference arrives in Asheville May 11-12
The conference includes keynote addresses by Josh Jacobson and Roy Morejon.
Ten Thousand Villages marks 25th anniversary in Asheville with special events
Ten Thousand Villages will kick off its celebration with a May 11 reception.