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Contemporary ballet from Asheville’s Terpsicorps blends athletic technique and expressive choreography in a curated evening aimed at contemplation, inspiration, and joy. A polished stage production in a downtown performing arts theater.
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Critically acclaimed contemporary ballet takes the stage in a polished downtown performing arts theater for Terpsicorps’ 23rd season. Expect an evening curated for contemplation, inspiration, and joy through modern movement and theatrical staging.

Critically acclaimed contemporary ballet takes the stage in a polished downtown performing arts theater for Terpsicorps’ 23rd season. Expect an evening curated for contemplation, inspiration, and joy through modern movement and theatrical staging.
Critically acclaimed contemporary ballet takes the stage in a polished downtown performing arts theater for Terpsicorps’ 23rd season. Expect an evening curated for contemplation, inspiration, and joy through modern movement and theatrical staging.

A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.

A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.
A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.

Intense contemporary dance-theater blending humor, absurdity, and pathos across twelve vivid vignettes; includes Heather Maloy's world premiere plus revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others, performed by Terpsicorps.

Intense contemporary dance-theater blending humor, absurdity, and pathos across twelve vivid vignettes; includes Heather Maloy's world premiere plus revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others, performed by Terpsicorps.
Intense contemporary dance-theater blending humor, absurdity, and pathos across twelve vivid vignettes; includes Heather Maloy's world premiere plus revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others, performed by Terpsicorps.

An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.

An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.
An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.
Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.

Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.

Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.

Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.
Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.

Long-form improv comedy builds fast from audience prompts into connected scenes, recurring characters, and surprising twists. A late-night set in a professional theater space with a playful, spontaneous vibe.

Long-form improv comedy builds fast from audience prompts into connected scenes, recurring characters, and surprising twists. A late-night set in a professional theater space with a playful, spontaneous vibe.
Long-form improv comedy builds fast from audience prompts into connected scenes, recurring characters, and surprising twists. A late-night set in a professional theater space with a playful, spontaneous vibe.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

Feathered, glittery burlesque and cabaret-style striptease take over an inclusive festival night with high-energy variety acts and playful costuming. A welcoming Asheville crowd gathers for the “Geektastic” showcase in an intimate music hall setting.

Feathered, glittery burlesque and cabaret-style striptease take over an inclusive festival night with high-energy variety acts and playful costuming. A welcoming Asheville crowd gathers for the “Geektastic” showcase in an intimate music hall setting.
Feathered, glittery burlesque and cabaret-style striptease take over an inclusive festival night with high-energy variety acts and playful costuming. A welcoming Asheville crowd gathers for the “Geektastic” showcase in an intimate music hall setting.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
Heels and burlesque variety acts light up an intimate downtown speakeasy with cabaret flair and playful Summerween energy. Late-night performances blend sultry choreography, costumes, and vaudeville-style spectacle.
Heels and burlesque variety acts light up an intimate downtown speakeasy with cabaret flair and playful Summerween energy. Late-night performances blend sultry choreography, costumes, and vaudeville-style spectacle.
Heels and burlesque variety acts light up an intimate downtown speakeasy with cabaret flair and playful Summerween energy. Late-night performances blend sultry choreography, costumes, and vaudeville-style spectacle.

Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.

Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

An evening gallery presentation centered on lush, bloom-inspired visual themes in a contemporary setting. Browse curated works at a Downtown Asheville art space during a late-night reception-style viewing.

An evening gallery presentation centered on lush, bloom-inspired visual themes in a contemporary setting. Browse curated works at a Downtown Asheville art space during a late-night reception-style viewing.
An evening gallery presentation centered on lush, bloom-inspired visual themes in a contemporary setting. Browse curated works at a Downtown Asheville art space during a late-night reception-style viewing.

A cheeky geek chic burlesque and variety revue with rotating Asheville performers, playful costumes, and high-glam cabaret energy. Expect a late-night vibe with a holiday blues twist and crowd-pleasing stage antics.

A cheeky geek chic burlesque and variety revue with rotating Asheville performers, playful costumes, and high-glam cabaret energy. Expect a late-night vibe with a holiday blues twist and crowd-pleasing stage antics.
A cheeky geek chic burlesque and variety revue with rotating Asheville performers, playful costumes, and high-glam cabaret energy. Expect a late-night vibe with a holiday blues twist and crowd-pleasing stage antics.

Fast-paced rehearsal camp culminating in five public performances of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., with upbeat musical theater numbers and the whimsical world of the enigmatic candy maker. Family-friendly stage production at a downtown community theater.

Fast-paced rehearsal camp culminating in five public performances of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., with upbeat musical theater numbers and the whimsical world of the enigmatic candy maker. Family-friendly stage production at a downtown community theater.
Fast-paced rehearsal camp culminating in five public performances of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., with upbeat musical theater numbers and the whimsical world of the enigmatic candy maker. Family-friendly stage production at a downtown community theater.