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Contemporary ballet by Asheville’s critically acclaimed Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, staged as part of their 23rd performance season. A late-evening program designed for contemplation, inspiration, and joy at a downtown performing arts theater.
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Professional ballet under the open sky with all original choreography by North Carolina’s oldest ballet company, directed by Ann Dunn. Expect polished ensemble dancing and theatrical staging in a downtown park setting.
Professional ballet under the open sky with all original choreography by North Carolina’s oldest ballet company, directed by Ann Dunn. Expect polished ensemble dancing and theatrical staging in a downtown park setting.
Professional ballet under the open sky with all original choreography by North Carolina’s oldest ballet company, directed by Ann Dunn. Expect polished ensemble dancing and theatrical staging in a downtown park setting.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Curated short-film and documentary block supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Evening screening in a historic downtown temple with drinks available for purchase.
Curated short-film and documentary block supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Evening screening in a historic downtown temple with drinks available for purchase.
Curated short-film and documentary block supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Evening screening in a historic downtown temple with drinks available for purchase.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.
Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.
Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.
A festive cirque stage spectacular with gravity-defying acrobatics and high-flying aerial stunts set to Christmas-season flair. Big-theater production vibes make it a family-friendly holiday night out downtown.
A festive cirque stage spectacular with gravity-defying acrobatics and high-flying aerial stunts set to Christmas-season flair. Big-theater production vibes make it a family-friendly holiday night out downtown.
A festive cirque stage spectacular with gravity-defying acrobatics and high-flying aerial stunts set to Christmas-season flair. Big-theater production vibes make it a family-friendly holiday night out downtown.
Multi-day film festival at a historic downtown temple with a slate of cinema screenings and a communal festival atmosphere. Expect a mix of indie-minded programming and audience buzz between showtimes.
Multi-day film festival at a historic downtown temple with a slate of cinema screenings and a communal festival atmosphere. Expect a mix of indie-minded programming and audience buzz between showtimes.
Multi-day film festival at a historic downtown temple with a slate of cinema screenings and a communal festival atmosphere. Expect a mix of indie-minded programming and audience buzz between showtimes.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Avant garde butoh movement and performance anchored by Yumiko Yoshioka’s solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” a Gabriel García Márquez inspired piece from her trilogy. Two intensive 4 hour workshops and festival programming unfold across multiple Asheville venues.
Avant garde butoh movement and performance anchored by Yumiko Yoshioka’s solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” a Gabriel García Márquez inspired piece from her trilogy. Two intensive 4 hour workshops and festival programming unfold across multiple Asheville venues.
Avant garde butoh movement and performance anchored by Yumiko Yoshioka’s solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” a Gabriel García Márquez inspired piece from her trilogy. Two intensive 4 hour workshops and festival programming unfold across multiple Asheville venues.
A curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting mountain resilience and regional storytelling, screened in the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. $10 tickets support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting mountain resilience and regional storytelling, screened in the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. $10 tickets support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting mountain resilience and regional storytelling, screened in the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. $10 tickets support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
An opening night ceremony kicks off a curated block of short films and documentaries highlighting local and regional filmmakers. Evening screening at the Masonic Temple with drinks for purchase, supporting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit.
A curated block of short films and documentaries supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Expect an intimate screening atmosphere with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A curated block of short films and documentaries supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Expect an intimate screening atmosphere with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A curated block of short films and documentaries supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Expect an intimate screening atmosphere with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
Red carpet awards gala celebrating regional and local indie filmmaking, with a dress-to-impress crowd mingling with directors and cast. Late-night downtown ceremony at the Asheville Masonic Temple honoring standout festival films and storytellers.
Red carpet awards gala celebrating regional and local indie filmmaking, with a dress-to-impress crowd mingling with directors and cast. Late-night downtown ceremony at the Asheville Masonic Temple honoring standout festival films and storytellers.
Red carpet awards gala celebrating regional and local indie filmmaking, with a dress-to-impress crowd mingling with directors and cast. Late-night downtown ceremony at the Asheville Masonic Temple honoring standout festival films and storytellers.
Dark, sensual burlesque with cabaret-style dance numbers in a late-night club setting. Expect dramatic costuming, provocative choreography, and a moody, adult-oriented atmosphere for nightlife crowds.
Dark, sensual burlesque with cabaret-style dance numbers in a late-night club setting. Expect dramatic costuming, provocative choreography, and a moody, adult-oriented atmosphere for nightlife crowds.
Dark, sensual burlesque with cabaret-style dance numbers in a late-night club setting. Expect dramatic costuming, provocative choreography, and a moody, adult-oriented atmosphere for nightlife crowds.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.