
Asheville Community Talent Showcase
A high-energy community talent showcase with a variety of onstage performances highlighting Western North Carolina performers. Ticket proceeds support the Tanglewood Teens Senior Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors.
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Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.
Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

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.

A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.

A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.
A high-energy musical stage production packed with salsa and hip hop influenced songs, neighborhood storytelling, and big ensemble numbers. Expect vibrant choreography, heartfelt romance, and celebratory block party vibes in a community theater setting.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

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.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

A seated, adults-only vaudeville brunch mixing rapid-fire comedy with juggling, stage magic, burlesque, acrobatics and aerial arts, plus short plays, puppetry, sideshow moments, and live music in a classic variety-show format.

A seated, adults-only vaudeville brunch mixing rapid-fire comedy with juggling, stage magic, burlesque, acrobatics and aerial arts, plus short plays, puppetry, sideshow moments, and live music in a classic variety-show format.
A seated, adults-only vaudeville brunch mixing rapid-fire comedy with juggling, stage magic, burlesque, acrobatics and aerial arts, plus short plays, puppetry, sideshow moments, and live music in a classic variety-show format.

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).
Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.

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.

Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.

Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.
Whimsical, family friendly fairy tale production featuring costumed youth performers, choreographed swordplay, and twinkling stage lighting that brings knights and fairies to life for children and community theater audiences.

A high-energy youth musical retells the 1899 New York City newsboys strike with big ensemble numbers and spirited storytelling. Family-friendly community theater spotlighting young performers and Broadway-style choreography.

A high-energy youth musical retells the 1899 New York City newsboys strike with big ensemble numbers and spirited storytelling. Family-friendly community theater spotlighting young performers and Broadway-style choreography.
A high-energy youth musical retells the 1899 New York City newsboys strike with big ensemble numbers and spirited storytelling. Family-friendly community theater spotlighting young performers and Broadway-style choreography.

A classic Broadway musical comedy about matchmaking schemes and second-chance romance in 19th-century New York. Expect big ensemble numbers, witty banter, and old-school showtunes in an intimate community-theater setting.

A classic Broadway musical comedy about matchmaking schemes and second-chance romance in 19th-century New York. Expect big ensemble numbers, witty banter, and old-school showtunes in an intimate community-theater setting.
A classic Broadway musical comedy about matchmaking schemes and second-chance romance in 19th-century New York. Expect big ensemble numbers, witty banter, and old-school showtunes in an intimate community-theater setting.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.

Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.
Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.

Lively, playful staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Montford Moppets youth troupe, featuring energetic young actors, local community direction, and family-friendly comic fantasy.

Lively, playful staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Montford Moppets youth troupe, featuring energetic young actors, local community direction, and family-friendly comic fantasy.
Lively, playful staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Montford Moppets youth troupe, featuring energetic young actors, local community direction, and family-friendly comic fantasy.

Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.

Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.
Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.

Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.

Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.
Spring showcase of youthful classical ensembles, from intimate overture and divertimento strings and flute choir to full youth philharmonic and percussion ensembles, family friendly and general admission with free entry for attendees under 18.

Youth performers fuse circus skills—juggling, aerial silks, and acrobatics—with musical theater numbers on the AJT stage, delivering family-friendly spectacle, colorful costumes, and carnival-style choreography July 13–17.

Youth performers fuse circus skills—juggling, aerial silks, and acrobatics—with musical theater numbers on the AJT stage, delivering family-friendly spectacle, colorful costumes, and carnival-style choreography July 13–17.
Youth performers fuse circus skills—juggling, aerial silks, and acrobatics—with musical theater numbers on the AJT stage, delivering family-friendly spectacle, colorful costumes, and carnival-style choreography July 13–17.