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Critically acclaimed contemporary ballet takes the stage in a polished downtown performing arts theater for Terpsicorps’ 23rd season. Expect an evening curated for contemplation, inspiration, and joy through modern movement and theatrical staging.
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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.

A world premiere speculative theater piece blends whimsical surrealism and satirical sci fi as two strangers resist an AI-controlled society. Expect eccentric performers, a sentient refrigerator, and tender exploration of identity and human imperfection.

A world premiere speculative theater piece blends whimsical surrealism and satirical sci fi as two strangers resist an AI-controlled society. Expect eccentric performers, a sentient refrigerator, and tender exploration of identity and human imperfection.
A world premiere speculative theater piece blends whimsical surrealism and satirical sci fi as two strangers resist an AI-controlled society. Expect eccentric performers, a sentient refrigerator, and tender exploration of identity and human imperfection.

A big-screen premiere night in a downtown performing arts venue, centered on the debut of the film “Erased.” Expect a festival-style cinema atmosphere with an audience-focused screening experience.

A big-screen premiere night in a downtown performing arts venue, centered on the debut of the film “Erased.” Expect a festival-style cinema atmosphere with an audience-focused screening experience.
A big-screen premiere night in a downtown performing arts venue, centered on the debut of the film “Erased.” Expect a festival-style cinema atmosphere with an audience-focused screening experience.

A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.

A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.
A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

A world premiere sci fi stage adventure where artificial intelligence runs daily life and two strangers chase their stolen identities. Expect whimsical trials, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator in a magical realism style story about choosing imperfect humanity.

A world premiere sci fi stage adventure where artificial intelligence runs daily life and two strangers chase their stolen identities. Expect whimsical trials, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator in a magical realism style story about choosing imperfect humanity.
A world premiere sci fi stage adventure where artificial intelligence runs daily life and two strangers chase their stolen identities. Expect whimsical trials, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator in a magical realism style story about choosing imperfect humanity.

Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-driven folk and social dance traditions. Long lines, swinging partners, and upbeat fiddle-tune energy create an easygoing, joy-forward gathering most Thursday evenings.

Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-driven folk and social dance traditions. Long lines, swinging partners, and upbeat fiddle-tune energy create an easygoing, joy-forward gathering most Thursday evenings.
Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-driven folk and social dance traditions. Long lines, swinging partners, and upbeat fiddle-tune energy create an easygoing, joy-forward gathering most Thursday evenings.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Each Misfit team brings a distinct style, from playful absurdity to tighter narrative scenes.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Each Misfit team brings a distinct style, from playful absurdity to tighter narrative scenes.
Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Each Misfit team brings a distinct style, from playful absurdity to tighter narrative scenes.

Up-tempo jump blues and swing rhythms bring a buoyant, dance-friendly night with horn-driven grooves and vintage R&B energy. Sip curated wines and cocktails in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere.

Up-tempo jump blues and swing rhythms bring a buoyant, dance-friendly night with horn-driven grooves and vintage R&B energy. Sip curated wines and cocktails in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere.
Up-tempo jump blues and swing rhythms bring a buoyant, dance-friendly night with horn-driven grooves and vintage R&B energy. Sip curated wines and cocktails in an intimate downtown wine bar atmosphere.

A modern stage drama where two strangers confront an AI-driven world to reclaim autonomy and identity. Expect tense dialogue, futuristic undertones, and an intimate late-night theater vibe.

A modern stage drama where two strangers confront an AI-driven world to reclaim autonomy and identity. Expect tense dialogue, futuristic undertones, and an intimate late-night theater vibe.
A modern stage drama where two strangers confront an AI-driven world to reclaim autonomy and identity. Expect tense dialogue, futuristic undertones, and an intimate late-night theater vibe.
Long form improv sets deliver fast-paced, unscripted scenes and character-driven games designed for big laughs. A late-night theater show with a lively crowd vibe and spontaneous audience-inspired moments.
Long form improv sets deliver fast-paced, unscripted scenes and character-driven games designed for big laughs. A late-night theater show with a lively crowd vibe and spontaneous audience-inspired moments.
Long form improv sets deliver fast-paced, unscripted scenes and character-driven games designed for big laughs. A late-night theater show with a lively crowd vibe and spontaneous audience-inspired moments.
An after-hours First Friday gathering celebrating Black art alongside Black social life inside the YMI Cultural Center. Expect a lively, community-forward vibe with late-night mingling and cultural connection downtown.
An after-hours First Friday gathering celebrating Black art alongside Black social life inside the YMI Cultural Center. Expect a lively, community-forward vibe with late-night mingling and cultural connection downtown.
An after-hours First Friday gathering celebrating Black art alongside Black social life inside the YMI Cultural Center. Expect a lively, community-forward vibe with late-night mingling and cultural connection downtown.

Runway-style fashion show marks a grand opening night at a boutique marketplace, blending shopping with a high-energy evening vibe. Expect curated local vendors, statement looks, and a crowd-forward launch party atmosphere.

Runway-style fashion show marks a grand opening night at a boutique marketplace, blending shopping with a high-energy evening vibe. Expect curated local vendors, statement looks, and a crowd-forward launch party atmosphere.
Runway-style fashion show marks a grand opening night at a boutique marketplace, blending shopping with a high-energy evening vibe. Expect curated local vendors, statement looks, and a crowd-forward launch party atmosphere.

A 25-minute documentary explores Jenn Green’s healing journey through the Tiny Kitchen Dances project after surviving domestic abuse. Stay for a seven-person panel spanning arts, legal support, and mental health for a community conversation and resources.

A 25-minute documentary explores Jenn Green’s healing journey through the Tiny Kitchen Dances project after surviving domestic abuse. Stay for a seven-person panel spanning arts, legal support, and mental health for a community conversation and resources.
A 25-minute documentary explores Jenn Green’s healing journey through the Tiny Kitchen Dances project after surviving domestic abuse. Stay for a seven-person panel spanning arts, legal support, and mental health for a community conversation and resources.

A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.

A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.

Hot jazz and swing-era standards pour out in an intimate wine-bar setting, pairing brassy melodies and rhythmic grooves with bottle-and-glass pours. A lively late-night vibe suited for date nights and small-group hangs.

Hot jazz and swing-era standards pour out in an intimate wine-bar setting, pairing brassy melodies and rhythmic grooves with bottle-and-glass pours. A lively late-night vibe suited for date nights and small-group hangs.
Hot jazz and swing-era standards pour out in an intimate wine-bar setting, pairing brassy melodies and rhythmic grooves with bottle-and-glass pours. A lively late-night vibe suited for date nights and small-group hangs.

Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.

Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.
Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.
An early-evening set with Sara Beth Terry brings polished, crowd-friendly tunes and a relaxed hangout atmosphere. Expect a lively restaurant bar lounge vibe that fits sipping drinks and easing into the weekend.
An early-evening set with Sara Beth Terry brings polished, crowd-friendly tunes and a relaxed hangout atmosphere. Expect a lively restaurant bar lounge vibe that fits sipping drinks and easing into the weekend.
An early-evening set with Sara Beth Terry brings polished, crowd-friendly tunes and a relaxed hangout atmosphere. Expect a lively restaurant bar lounge vibe that fits sipping drinks and easing into the weekend.