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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Museum after-hours evening with intimate voice-and-guitar sets blending jazz standards and reimagined pop songs in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. Expect gallery tours, hands-on art making, and specialty cocktails from a rooftop café pop-up bar.
Museum after-hours evening with intimate voice-and-guitar sets blending jazz standards and reimagined pop songs in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. Expect gallery tours, hands-on art making, and specialty cocktails from a rooftop café pop-up bar.
Museum after-hours evening with intimate voice-and-guitar sets blending jazz standards and reimagined pop songs in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. Expect gallery tours, hands-on art making, and specialty cocktails from a rooftop café pop-up bar.
Casual sip-and-sketch time with unlocked art supplies after a café purchase, drawing directly on paper-covered tables. Relaxed museum café atmosphere for doodling, socializing, and low-pressure creativity at any skill level.
Casual sip-and-sketch time with unlocked art supplies after a café purchase, drawing directly on paper-covered tables. Relaxed museum café atmosphere for doodling, socializing, and low-pressure creativity at any skill level.
Casual sip-and-sketch time with unlocked art supplies after a café purchase, drawing directly on paper-covered tables. Relaxed museum café atmosphere for doodling, socializing, and low-pressure creativity at any skill level.
Interactive docent led walk through the Asheville Art Museum’s history, permanent collection, and current exhibitions, with rotating object highlights so each tour differs. Drop in at the galleries with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walk through the Asheville Art Museum’s history, permanent collection, and current exhibitions, with rotating object highlights so each tour differs. Drop in at the galleries with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walk through the Asheville Art Museum’s history, permanent collection, and current exhibitions, with rotating object highlights so each tour differs. Drop in at the galleries with no reservations required.
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.
A guided walk-through of the American Impressionism exhibition (1870–1940) led by the museum’s Head of Learning and Engagement, with lively gallery talk and Q&A. Continue the conversation over coffee, tea, and pastries with fellow art lovers.
A guided walk-through of the American Impressionism exhibition (1870–1940) led by the museum’s Head of Learning and Engagement, with lively gallery talk and Q&A. Continue the conversation over coffee, tea, and pastries with fellow art lovers.
A guided walk-through of the American Impressionism exhibition (1870–1940) led by the museum’s Head of Learning and Engagement, with lively gallery talk and Q&A. Continue the conversation over coffee, tea, and pastries with fellow art lovers.
Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.
Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.
Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.
Guided slow looking sessions in the Asheville Art Museum galleries that use close observation to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator prompting mindful engagement with artworks.
Guided slow looking sessions in the Asheville Art Museum galleries that use close observation to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator prompting mindful engagement with artworks.
Guided slow looking sessions in the Asheville Art Museum galleries that use close observation to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator prompting mindful engagement with artworks.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
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.
Relaxed afternoon art party with low lights, easy music, and a long communal table for playful abstract making. Use prompts and everyday materials like coffee and spices while sipping wine and experimenting without rules or pressure.
Relaxed afternoon art party with low lights, easy music, and a long communal table for playful abstract making. Use prompts and everyday materials like coffee and spices while sipping wine and experimenting without rules or pressure.
Relaxed afternoon art party with low lights, easy music, and a long communal table for playful abstract making. Use prompts and everyday materials like coffee and spices while sipping wine and experimenting without rules or pressure.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
Late-night live sets in an upbeat bar-restaurant atmosphere with cocktails and a lively crowd. A casual downtown Asheville hangout suited for post-dinner drinks and music-forward nightlife.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
An evening celebration of spring at the North Carolina Arboretum with blooming gardens and fresh mountain air. Stroll paved trails and landscaped exhibits for a relaxed, community-minded outing’s botanical setting.
Mindful yoga unfolds inside gallery spaces, pairing slow flow movement with guided close looking in a current exhibition. A calm Saturday morning session designed for relaxation, embodied connection, and art inspired presence.
Mindful yoga unfolds inside gallery spaces, pairing slow flow movement with guided close looking in a current exhibition. A calm Saturday morning session designed for relaxation, embodied connection, and art inspired presence.
Mindful yoga unfolds inside gallery spaces, pairing slow flow movement with guided close looking in a current exhibition. A calm Saturday morning session designed for relaxation, embodied connection, and art inspired presence.
Candlelit concert nights inside a historic downtown church create an intimate, glowing atmosphere for rotating programs. Expect classical crossover and tribute-style sets spanning pop icons, film scores, rock, and hip hop.
Candlelit concert nights inside a historic downtown church create an intimate, glowing atmosphere for rotating programs. Expect classical crossover and tribute-style sets spanning pop icons, film scores, rock, and hip hop.
Candlelit concert nights inside a historic downtown church create an intimate, glowing atmosphere for rotating programs. Expect classical crossover and tribute-style sets spanning pop icons, film scores, rock, and hip hop.
A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.
A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.
A candlelit late night collage session centered on flora and foraged textures, mixing cut paper, pressed botanicals, and natural ephemera. Relaxed creative social vibe in an intimate Asheville spot, great for beginners and seasoned makers.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.