The 16th Annual Asheville Butoh Festival
Avant garde butoh movement and performance anchored by Yumiko Yoshioka’s solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” a Gabriel García Márquez inspired piece from her trilogy. Two intensive 4 hour workshops and festival programming unfold across multiple Asheville venues.
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Avant garde butoh movement work and an intensive 4 hour “Body Resonance” workshop led by internationally renowned Yumiko Yoshioka. The festival also includes her acclaimed solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Avant garde butoh movement work and an intensive 4 hour “Body Resonance” workshop led by internationally renowned Yumiko Yoshioka. The festival also includes her acclaimed solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Avant garde butoh movement work and an intensive 4 hour “Body Resonance” workshop led by internationally renowned Yumiko Yoshioka. The festival also includes her acclaimed solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Body Resonance Butoh training explores slow, experimental movement, sensory awareness, and expressive embodiment in an intimate studio setting. A Friday-evening workshop within the Asheville Butoh Festival geared toward deep physical investigation and focused practice.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Late-night butoh solos dive into stark, avant garde movement theater with Julie Becton Gillum’s “Dusk” and Scoop Slone’s “To Quarry: Glacial Third Hives.” Expect surreal imagery, slow physical intensity, and experimental stage presence at Be Be Theatre.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
Late-night sensory immersion blending improvised sound and subtle, meditative atmosphere—tuning attention to what can’t be seen but can be felt. A quiet, intimate setting in Black Mountain invites deep listening, breath-led presence, and restorative calm.
Late-night sensory immersion blending improvised sound and subtle, meditative atmosphere—tuning attention to what can’t be seen but can be felt. A quiet, intimate setting in Black Mountain invites deep listening, breath-led presence, and restorative calm.
Late-night sensory immersion blending improvised sound and subtle, meditative atmosphere—tuning attention to what can’t be seen but can be felt. A quiet, intimate setting in Black Mountain invites deep listening, breath-led presence, and restorative calm.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before an eclectic DJ journey through shifting time signatures and emotive peaks. Expect a community-focused, freeform movement space for expressive dance and embodied release.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before an eclectic DJ journey through shifting time signatures and emotive peaks. Expect a community-focused, freeform movement space for expressive dance and embodied release.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before an eclectic DJ journey through shifting time signatures and emotive peaks. Expect a community-focused, freeform movement space for expressive dance and embodied release.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.
A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.
A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.
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.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered circle exploring eclipse-themed identity shifts, followed by guided intentional movement that turns into intuitive freeform shapes and somatic release. The evening closes with a calming sound bowl meditation in a studio setting.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered circle exploring eclipse-themed identity shifts, followed by guided intentional movement that turns into intuitive freeform shapes and somatic release. The evening closes with a calming sound bowl meditation in a studio setting.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered circle exploring eclipse-themed identity shifts, followed by guided intentional movement that turns into intuitive freeform shapes and somatic release. The evening closes with a calming sound bowl meditation in a studio setting.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.