
Mars Hill First Fridays
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a First Friday street stroll with live music and social dancing alongside pop-up art, shopping, and local vendors. Grab food, browse small businesses, and soak up an easygoing community nightlife vibe.
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First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

Late night Mars Hill First Fridays social with upbeat dance parties, community games, and live music, plus free hot soup, local sourdough, and bagels in a neighborhood art gallery.

Late night Mars Hill First Fridays social with upbeat dance parties, community games, and live music, plus free hot soup, local sourdough, and bagels in a neighborhood art gallery.
Late night Mars Hill First Fridays social with upbeat dance parties, community games, and live music, plus free hot soup, local sourdough, and bagels in a neighborhood art gallery.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

A producer only tailgate market on the Mars Hill University campus with fresh local produce, herbs, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, honey, and body care. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 26.

A producer only tailgate market on the Mars Hill University campus with fresh local produce, herbs, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, honey, and body care. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 26.
A producer only tailgate market on the Mars Hill University campus with fresh local produce, herbs, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, honey, and body care. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 26.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.

A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.

Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.

Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.
Beginner-friendly swing dance night with an early lesson, then a DJ-led social floor for Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Balboa. Late-night energy shifts after 10pm into blues and West Coast swing; no partner needed, ages 12+.

High-energy original funk jam sets blend blues rock, soul, jazz, and hip hop into an ever-changing dance-forward performance. Catch the late-night show in a brewery taproom atmosphere with a Central Florida veteran lineup.

High-energy original funk jam sets blend blues rock, soul, jazz, and hip hop into an ever-changing dance-forward performance. Catch the late-night show in a brewery taproom atmosphere with a Central Florida veteran lineup.
High-energy original funk jam sets blend blues rock, soul, jazz, and hip hop into an ever-changing dance-forward performance. Catch the late-night show in a brewery taproom atmosphere with a Central Florida veteran lineup.

A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.

A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.
A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons flow into a casual social dance night in a friendly, inclusive crowd. No cover and no boots, partner, or experience needed, making it easy to drop in and dance at a brewery.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons flow into a casual social dance night in a friendly, inclusive crowd. No cover and no boots, partner, or experience needed, making it easy to drop in and dance at a brewery.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons flow into a casual social dance night in a friendly, inclusive crowd. No cover and no boots, partner, or experience needed, making it easy to drop in and dance at a brewery.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.
Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

Browse Asheville artisans, food vendors, and seasonal producers at a communal indoor market on North Market Street, with handmade crafts, small batch foods, and a family friendly, community oriented shopping vibe.

Browse Asheville artisans, food vendors, and seasonal producers at a communal indoor market on North Market Street, with handmade crafts, small batch foods, and a family friendly, community oriented shopping vibe.
Browse Asheville artisans, food vendors, and seasonal producers at a communal indoor market on North Market Street, with handmade crafts, small batch foods, and a family friendly, community oriented shopping vibe.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

A self guided studio tour across Weaverville opens working artist spaces to browse and buy handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, fiber art, and metalwork. Wander at your own pace between multiple locations and chat with local makers.

A self guided studio tour across Weaverville opens working artist spaces to browse and buy handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, fiber art, and metalwork. Wander at your own pace between multiple locations and chat with local makers.
A self guided studio tour across Weaverville opens working artist spaces to browse and buy handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, fiber art, and metalwork. Wander at your own pace between multiple locations and chat with local makers.

Late-night mashup sets turn a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom into a casual dance floor with beer in hand and bass-forward mixes. Expect a 21+ party vibe geared toward weekend-style energy on a Monday.

Late-night mashup sets turn a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom into a casual dance floor with beer in hand and bass-forward mixes. Expect a 21+ party vibe geared toward weekend-style energy on a Monday.
Late-night mashup sets turn a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom into a casual dance floor with beer in hand and bass-forward mixes. Expect a 21+ party vibe geared toward weekend-style energy on a Monday.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.