Dark City LIT! Festival: A literary festival in the heart of Black Mountain
Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.
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Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.
Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.
Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
An intimate literary reading night centered on queer girls and women, with personal storytelling and spoken word in a cozy Black Mountain music club setting. Expect community-forward conversation and a welcoming, affirming vibe.
An intimate literary reading night centered on queer girls and women, with personal storytelling and spoken word in a cozy Black Mountain music club setting. Expect community-forward conversation and a welcoming, affirming vibe.
An intimate literary reading night centered on queer girls and women, with personal storytelling and spoken word in a cozy Black Mountain music club setting. Expect community-forward conversation and a welcoming, affirming vibe.
Interactive picture-book stories, songs, and a lively closing dance party create a welcoming literacy gathering for preschoolers, with activities adapted for children of all ages.
Interactive picture-book stories, songs, and a lively closing dance party create a welcoming literacy gathering for preschoolers, with activities adapted for children of all ages.
Interactive picture-book stories, songs, and a lively closing dance party create a welcoming literacy gathering for preschoolers, with activities adapted for children of all ages.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
Tables of gently used books to browse and buy at the local branch, with plenty of picks for kids and adults. A casual, community-minded library fundraiser ideal for building a home reading stack on a budget.
A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.
A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.
A playful whodunit stage mystery spins family secrets, suspicious alibis, and comedic twists in a community arts-center setting. Pay what you can admission makes it an accessible, all-ages night of theatrical sleuthing.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back acoustic front porch style circle jam, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Bring an instrument or listen in for rootsy, tradition minded grooves.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back acoustic front porch style circle jam, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Bring an instrument or listen in for rootsy, tradition minded grooves.
Raw community blues night that starts as a stripped back acoustic front porch style circle jam, then shifts into a plugged in electric set that turns up the heat. Bring an instrument or listen in for rootsy, tradition minded grooves.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets on a haunted history tour exploring the Swannanoa Valley’s famous spirits, local tragedies, humorous tales, and triumphs. Proceeds support the local history museum.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets on a haunted history tour exploring the Swannanoa Valley’s famous spirits, local tragedies, humorous tales, and triumphs. Proceeds support the local history museum.
Walk Black Mountain’s storied streets on a haunted history tour exploring the Swannanoa Valley’s famous spirits, local tragedies, humorous tales, and triumphs. Proceeds support the local history museum.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Browse a seasonal showcase of visual artwork in Black Mountain, with an autumn atmosphere and opportunities to explore creative work and connect with the local arts scene.
Browse a seasonal showcase of visual artwork in Black Mountain, with an autumn atmosphere and opportunities to explore creative work and connect with the local arts scene.
Browse a seasonal showcase of visual artwork in Black Mountain, with an autumn atmosphere and opportunities to explore creative work and connect with the local arts scene.