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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An open-air afternoon of hands-on artmaking and casual browsing with local artists in the heart of downtown. Expect a relaxed, all-ages vibe on the lawn with pop-up creativity, sketches, and community mingling.
An open-air afternoon of hands-on artmaking and casual browsing with local artists in the heart of downtown. Expect a relaxed, all-ages vibe on the lawn with pop-up creativity, sketches, and community mingling.
An open-air afternoon of hands-on artmaking and casual browsing with local artists in the heart of downtown. Expect a relaxed, all-ages vibe on the lawn with pop-up creativity, sketches, and community mingling.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.
A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.
A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.
A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.
A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.
A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.
A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.
A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.
A relaxed evening of mindful coloring alongside friendly resident cats in a cozy cat-magic lounge setting. Designed for teens and adults looking for low key creative downtime and gentle animal companionship.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
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.
An opening-night gallery reception centered on abstract artwork, with casual mingling and a community art-night vibe. Browse new pieces in a downtown Asheville space and connect with fellow art lovers and creatives.
An opening-night gallery reception centered on abstract artwork, with casual mingling and a community art-night vibe. Browse new pieces in a downtown Asheville space and connect with fellow art lovers and creatives.
An opening-night gallery reception centered on abstract artwork, with casual mingling and a community art-night vibe. Browse new pieces in a downtown Asheville space and connect with fellow art lovers and creatives.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
Five-minute original comedy turns from stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and even magic in a cozy parlor setting. Drop in to perform or kick back as the crowd rallies around Asheville’s local comedy community.
Five-minute original comedy turns from stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and even magic in a cozy parlor setting. Drop in to perform or kick back as the crowd rallies around Asheville’s local comedy community.
Five-minute original comedy turns from stand-up, spoken word, sketches, silly songs, and even magic in a cozy parlor setting. Drop in to perform or kick back as the crowd rallies around Asheville’s local comedy community.
A kid centered comedy sightseeing ride with goofy characters, punchy jokes, and interactive bits as you roll through downtown Asheville on the LaZoom bus. Expect playful crowd participation and lighthearted local storytelling.
A kid centered comedy sightseeing ride with goofy characters, punchy jokes, and interactive bits as you roll through downtown Asheville on the LaZoom bus. Expect playful crowd participation and lighthearted local storytelling.
A kid centered comedy sightseeing ride with goofy characters, punchy jokes, and interactive bits as you roll through downtown Asheville on the LaZoom bus. Expect playful crowd participation and lighthearted local storytelling.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
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.
A downtown brewery open mic night with a hosted lineup and early sign-ups. Grab a drink and catch a rotating mix of local performers as the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM.
A downtown brewery open mic night with a hosted lineup and early sign-ups. Grab a drink and catch a rotating mix of local performers as the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM.
A downtown brewery open mic night with a hosted lineup and early sign-ups. Grab a drink and catch a rotating mix of local performers as the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM.
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.
A rolling comedy bus tour through downtown Asheville packed with punchlines, cheeky local history, and roast-style commentary on neighborhoods and landmarks. High-energy group outing with bar-stop vibes and lots of audience laughter.
A rolling comedy bus tour through downtown Asheville packed with punchlines, cheeky local history, and roast-style commentary on neighborhoods and landmarks. High-energy group outing with bar-stop vibes and lots of audience laughter.
A rolling comedy bus tour through downtown Asheville packed with punchlines, cheeky local history, and roast-style commentary on neighborhoods and landmarks. High-energy group outing with bar-stop vibes and lots of audience laughter.
An afternoon gallery reception centered on Zack Noble’s work in a downtown Asheville art space. Expect a relaxed walk-through vibe with time to browse, talk with other art lovers, and connect with the Blue Spiral 1 community.
An afternoon gallery reception centered on Zack Noble’s work in a downtown Asheville art space. Expect a relaxed walk-through vibe with time to browse, talk with other art lovers, and connect with the Blue Spiral 1 community.
An afternoon gallery reception centered on Zack Noble’s work in a downtown Asheville art space. Expect a relaxed walk-through vibe with time to browse, talk with other art lovers, and connect with the Blue Spiral 1 community.