Caricatures in Downtown Asheville
Sidewalk caricature sessions with local artist Kitsumi Reynalte—sit, chat, and leave with a shaded black and white portrait of your face (or your pet). First come, first served at $15 per subject; outdoors and canceled on rainy days.
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A visual arts gathering invites visitors to explore a gallery setting in downtown Asheville. Featured artists, specific works, and accompanying programming are not specified.
A visual arts gathering invites visitors to explore a gallery setting in downtown Asheville. Featured artists, specific works, and accompanying programming are not specified.
A visual arts gathering invites visitors to explore a gallery setting in downtown Asheville. Featured artists, specific works, and accompanying programming are not specified.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Wander between porches and yards to meet local makers and browse ceramics, paintings, prints, photography, woodworking, handmade dolls, and wearable art, with live music and coffee truck treats along the way.
Wander between porches and yards to meet local makers and browse ceramics, paintings, prints, photography, woodworking, handmade dolls, and wearable art, with live music and coffee truck treats along the way.
Wander between porches and yards to meet local makers and browse ceramics, paintings, prints, photography, woodworking, handmade dolls, and wearable art, with live music and coffee truck treats along the way.
Settle in for a cozy story time surrounded by cats, pairing read-aloud storytelling with a relaxed feline atmosphere. A gentle outing for cat lovers and families seeking an imaginative Asheville activity.
Settle in for a cozy story time surrounded by cats, pairing read-aloud storytelling with a relaxed feline atmosphere. A gentle outing for cat lovers and families seeking an imaginative Asheville activity.
Settle in for a cozy story time surrounded by cats, pairing read-aloud storytelling with a relaxed feline atmosphere. A gentle outing for cat lovers and families seeking an imaginative Asheville activity.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led walking tour, discovering the stories and landmarks that shaped the city. Hear local history and gain context for downtown architecture and neighborhoods.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led walking tour, discovering the stories and landmarks that shaped the city. Hear local history and gain context for downtown architecture and neighborhoods.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led walking tour, discovering the stories and landmarks that shaped the city. Hear local history and gain context for downtown architecture and neighborhoods.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, and dance share the stage in a welcoming showcase of original five-minute pieces. Come perform or support Asheville’s local arts community.
Storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, and dance share the stage in a welcoming showcase of original five-minute pieces. Come perform or support Asheville’s local arts community.
Storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, and dance share the stage in a welcoming showcase of original five-minute pieces. Come perform or support Asheville’s local arts community.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Downtown open mic night in a brewery taproom with a casual, supportive stage for songs, spoken word, and comedy bits. Sign-ups open at 6:30 PM with performances starting at 7:30 PM.
Downtown open mic night in a brewery taproom with a casual, supportive stage for songs, spoken word, and comedy bits. Sign-ups open at 6:30 PM with performances starting at 7:30 PM.
Downtown open mic night in a brewery taproom with a casual, supportive stage for songs, spoken word, and comedy bits. Sign-ups open at 6:30 PM with performances starting at 7:30 PM.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
Costumed kids trick-or-treat through the historic downtown arcade on Halloween afternoon, with pumpkin decorating and photo ops along the way.
Costumed kids trick-or-treat through the historic downtown arcade on Halloween afternoon, with pumpkin decorating and photo ops along the way.
Costumed kids trick-or-treat through the historic downtown arcade on Halloween afternoon, with pumpkin decorating and photo ops along the way.
Surreal, otherworldly arts and freak-show energy stir through Asheville’s creative community, embracing the wild, freaky, and feral in a sometimes-annual festival at Pack Square Park.
Surreal, otherworldly arts and freak-show energy stir through Asheville’s creative community, embracing the wild, freaky, and feral in a sometimes-annual festival at Pack Square Park.
Surreal, otherworldly arts and freak-show energy stir through Asheville’s creative community, embracing the wild, freaky, and feral in a sometimes-annual festival at Pack Square Park.
Explore open studios across North Asheville on a self-guided tour spanning ceramics, painting, jewelry, mosaic, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Meet local artists and craftspeople in their creative spaces.
Explore open studios across North Asheville on a self-guided tour spanning ceramics, painting, jewelry, mosaic, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Meet local artists and craftspeople in their creative spaces.
Explore open studios across North Asheville on a self-guided tour spanning ceramics, painting, jewelry, mosaic, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Meet local artists and craftspeople in their creative spaces.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
Five-minute original comedy spans stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and magic in a welcoming local showcase. Perform a short piece or settle in to support Asheville’s comedy community.
Five-minute original comedy spans stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and magic in a welcoming local showcase. Perform a short piece or settle in to support Asheville’s comedy community.
Five-minute original comedy spans stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and magic in a welcoming local showcase. Perform a short piece or settle in to support Asheville’s comedy community.
Paint and decorate pumpkins with glitter and colorful paints during a family-friendly Halloween activity. Kids in costume receive a free meal, making this a festive evening for families.
Paint and decorate pumpkins with glitter and colorful paints during a family-friendly Halloween activity. Kids in costume receive a free meal, making this a festive evening for families.
Paint and decorate pumpkins with glitter and colorful paints during a family-friendly Halloween activity. Kids in costume receive a free meal, making this a festive evening for families.