Arts & Culture in Asheville

Friday, Oct 9

Asheville Drum Circle

The Rise Coffee Bar

Follow the sound of drums to Pritchard Park for one of Asheville’s most beloved community traditions. Every Friday evening, drummers, dancers, visitors and locals gather in the park to create an inclusive celebration of rhythm and self-expression. Bring a hand drum and join the circle, dance along or simply find a seat and take in […]

Saturday, Oct 10

Ooh La La Curiosity Market

The Rise Coffee Bar

Spend a Saturday discovering Asheville’s creative spirit at Ooh La La Curiosity Market in Pritchard Park. This outdoor gathering brings together local artists and musicians for a day of browsing, live music and unexpected finds. Take your time exploring the market, connect with the people behind the creations and discover a keepsake from your stay. […]

Saturday, Oct 10

Second Saturday

Asheville Cotton Mill Studios

Step inside working artist studios and galleries across multiple buildings.Watch live art demonstrations and see special exhibitions.Shop for locally made art, crafts, pottery, jewelry, and paintings.ALL of the working studios in the Cotton Mill will be participating in this days events and will be open from 11-4 (some 10-5 and some later for evening events 4:00-7:00)

Saturday, Oct 10

86 the Stigma: World Mental Health Day

Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

Ride, connect & dance for a cause! Join us for an 8.6-mile bike ride, vendors, fundraising & an 80s dance party for Linked4Life.

Saturday, Oct 10

Garden Party at Ochre Rose Gallery

Asheville Cotton Mill Studios

Ochre Rose is a magical, light-filled gallery founded by three female artists.  Elizabeth Porritt Carrington, Kelcey Loomer, and Amanda McLenon have transformed the former Guitar Bar space of the historic Cotton Mill into a warm, inviting gallery filled with paintings full of story and soul. Their large canvases depict nature and folklore and the open studio design allows visitors to interact with the artists and learn these stories.Their well attended soft opening in May of 2026 welcomed many local artists and friends and family. The invitation is now extended for Saturday October 10th for their Grand Opening Garden Party. Collectors and neighbors alike are welcomed to commemorate this return to the River Arts District. The celebration will spill over onto the back deck of the gallery with trains passing by on the tracks. Light snacks and drinks will be served and special events will be sprinkled throughout the day. The Cuban restaurant Guajiro will be open next door serving delicious food too. Gallery hours 11-4 Event hours 4:00-7:00 pm.

Sunday, Oct 11

Burlesque Brunch

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub

Experience a unique Burlesque Brunch featuring BIPOC performers at The Grey Eagle. Ideal for those seeking entertainment and good food.

Sunday, Oct 11

Gothic Assemblage

VISUALS Rooftop Bar

Join a workshop to create your own oddities at VISUALS Rooftop Bar led by Derek Huss.

Sunday, Oct 11

Little Shop of Horrors Asheville

The Rise Coffee Bar

Follow meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn as his discovery of a mysterious, R&B-singing plant leads to fame, fortune and increasingly dangerous demands. If you’re searching for an unforgettable theatre experience, Little Shop of Horrors Asheville delivers just that. For lovers of musical theatre, Little Shop of Horrors Asheville is an event you won’t want to […]

Tuesday, Oct 13

Midnight Draft Poetry Open Mic at The Argot Room

Jargon

Midnight Draft Poetry Collective hosts their open mic series on 2nd Tuesdays, in partnership with Jargon and The Argot Room. Hosted by Ivy Rozen, our next event will be Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00pm, and will close out with a special reading from the winner of the Eyeland International Poetry Award, Amy Pence.Come early to get on the sign-up list and readings will begin at 6:00. Poetry night attendees receive 20% off food anytime on 10/13 at Jargon next door! Join us for some great poetry and great people!

Saturday, Oct 17

The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/Live Shadowcast

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

<p>A Special Tribute to Tim Curry! The Unexpected Pleasures Troupe comes to The Mule! Let’s do the Time Warp again! Join us for a wild night as The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company present a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadowcast performance by Unexpected Pleasures RHPS Troupe! This will be … <a href="https://devilsfootbrew.com/event-detail/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-w-live-shadowcast-5/">Continued</a></p>\n

Monday, Oct 19

Murder Mystery Series: Archive of Unfinished Stories (Part 3) – DURHAM

DSSOLVR

<p>Murder Mystery Series: Archive of Unfinished Stories (Part 3) Join us for our Murder Mondays at DSSOLVR Durham! This is Part 3, the finale, of our 3-Part series. This murder mystery will also double as the Shivers Halloween party! Even if you haven\'t attended parts 1 & 2, I encourage you to join us for … <a href="https://dssolvr.com/event-detail/murder-mystery-series-archive-of-unfinished-stories-part-3-durham/">Continued</a></p>\n

Tuesday, Oct 20

Ribbon cutting for the Broadway Public Safety Station Public Art project

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center

Tuesday, Oct 20

Ribbon cutting for the Broadway Public Safety Station Public Art project

Tempie Avery Montford Community Center

Tuesday, Oct 27

Jazz, Gin, Money & Murder: Murder Mystery Party

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

<p>It’s 1923, and the party\'s roarin\' -- until an unwelcomed guest is found dead. Think you\'ve got the detective skills to find out whodunnit? Is the murderer a flapping dancer, a jazzy musician or a slyly deferential server? Maybe it will be—YOU! The Mule invites you for an immersive evening of delicious drinks, snazzy outfits, … <a href="https://devilsfootbrew.com/event-detail/jazz-gin-money-murder-murder-mystery-party/2026-10-27/">Continued</a></p>\n

Wednesday, Oct 28

Jazz, Gin, Money & Murder: Murder Mystery Party

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

<p>It’s 1923, and the party\'s roarin\' -- until an unwelcomed guest is found dead. Think you\'ve got the detective skills to find out whodunnit? Is the murderer a flapping dancer, a jazzy musician or a slyly deferential server? Maybe it will be—YOU! The Mule invites you for an immersive evening of delicious drinks, snazzy outfits, … <a href="https://devilsfootbrew.com/event-detail/jazz-gin-money-murder-murder-mystery-party/2026-10-28/">Continued</a></p>\n

Thursday, Oct 29

Live Score Performance by GHOSTSTALKER

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

<p>GHOSTSTALKER Music Presents An Original Live Score for FW Murnau\'s Nosferatu Join us for this one-of-a-kind specialty performance by local producer GHOSTSTALKER. $10. 7p Doors. 7:30 Performance. Tickets & Info … <a href="https://devilsfootbrew.com/event-detail/live-score-performance-by-ghoststalker/">Continued</a></p>\n

Thursday, Oct 29

FW Murnau's Nosferatu with Live Score Performed by GHOSTsTALKER

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

See the 1922 classic like never before, accompanied with GHOSTsTALKER's own live score.

Thursday, Nov 19

Slow Flow & Sound Bath for Grounding & Gratitude w/ Timothy Burgin

Asheville Community Yoga

<p>Cultivate gratitude and grounding as you move through a slow flowing Vinyasa practice of backbends and rooted standing poses. Then surrender into deep rest and renewal with a soothing sound bath with singing bowls, gongs, rainsticks, tongue drums, and chimes</p>\n

Sunday, Nov 29

Modelface Comedy Presents Sketchy AF!!

French Broad River Brewery

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country!! We have an extra sketchy show! Live sketch comedy!