
AscenDANCE
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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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.

A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.
A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.

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.

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.

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.

An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.

An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.
An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.

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.

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.
Late-night concert energy fills a dedicated arts venue for an upbeat set designed for dancing and cheering. Ideal for a night out in Black Mountain with a full live-band sound and crowd-forward vibes.
Late-night concert energy fills a dedicated arts venue for an upbeat set designed for dancing and cheering. Ideal for a night out in Black Mountain with a full live-band sound and crowd-forward vibes.
Late-night concert energy fills a dedicated arts venue for an upbeat set designed for dancing and cheering. Ideal for a night out in Black Mountain with a full live-band sound and crowd-forward vibes.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A late-night comedy show inside a downtown performing arts center, leaning into sharp storytelling and boundary-pushing humor. Ideal for adults looking for an energetic post-dinner night out.

A late-night comedy show inside a downtown performing arts center, leaning into sharp storytelling and boundary-pushing humor. Ideal for adults looking for an energetic post-dinner night out.
A late-night comedy show inside a downtown performing arts center, leaning into sharp storytelling and boundary-pushing humor. Ideal for adults looking for an energetic post-dinner night out.

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.