
Third Thursday
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
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Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.

Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.

Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.

Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.

Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.

Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.
Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

Relaxed Thursday-evening craft hang in a cozy coffeehouse where makers gather for low-key DIY projects over tea and espresso. Weekly meetup fosters casual conversation and shared table space for simple hands-on projects.

Relaxed Thursday-evening craft hang in a cozy coffeehouse where makers gather for low-key DIY projects over tea and espresso. Weekly meetup fosters casual conversation and shared table space for simple hands-on projects.
Relaxed Thursday-evening craft hang in a cozy coffeehouse where makers gather for low-key DIY projects over tea and espresso. Weekly meetup fosters casual conversation and shared table space for simple hands-on projects.

Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.

Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.
Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.

Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.
Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.

Communal taproom singalong where anyone can grab a songbook and harmonize on folk and popular arrangements while sipping craft beers; free participation with dinner available for delivery to your table.

Communal taproom singalong where anyone can grab a songbook and harmonize on folk and popular arrangements while sipping craft beers; free participation with dinner available for delivery to your table.
Communal taproom singalong where anyone can grab a songbook and harmonize on folk and popular arrangements while sipping craft beers; free participation with dinner available for delivery to your table.

Evening gallery reception celebrating sports-themed artworks in painting, photography, and mixed media at Blue Spiral 1; artists and collectors mingle amid curated installations and playful takes on athletic culture.

Evening gallery reception celebrating sports-themed artworks in painting, photography, and mixed media at Blue Spiral 1; artists and collectors mingle amid curated installations and playful takes on athletic culture.
Evening gallery reception celebrating sports-themed artworks in painting, photography, and mixed media at Blue Spiral 1; artists and collectors mingle amid curated installations and playful takes on athletic culture.

Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.

Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.
Rotating sets from Asheville’s finest local talent deliver great energy and intimate jams, perfect for kicking back and listening in a low key hotel bar atmosphere.

Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.

Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.
Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.

Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.

Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.

Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.
Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Curated selection of wheel thrown and handbuilt ceramics, glaze experiments, and community used tools highlighting a 45 year Highwater Clays legacy in WNC; gallery open Wed–Sun at 11am through April 26, 2026.

Curated selection of wheel thrown and handbuilt ceramics, glaze experiments, and community used tools highlighting a 45 year Highwater Clays legacy in WNC; gallery open Wed–Sun at 11am through April 26, 2026.
Curated selection of wheel thrown and handbuilt ceramics, glaze experiments, and community used tools highlighting a 45 year Highwater Clays legacy in WNC; gallery open Wed–Sun at 11am through April 26, 2026.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.