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Sunday, March 16, 2025
2025 Banff Film Festival: QUARTZITE
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm
Brevard Music Center
The Brevard College Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education (WLEE) program is excited to host the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour on the Brevard College campus at the Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts. Proceeds go to the Brevard College Outing Club and other WLEE initiatives.

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Magic School Bus
Mar 18 @ 10:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Center Student Series TheaterWorksUSA presents The Magic School Bus. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.*

Grades K–5 • Show Length: 60 min.

*Please note: These Student Series performances are currently wait list only.

Take your class on an interplanetary field trip, guided by Ms. Frizzle, in this latest live-action installment of the classic book and TV series.

Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. To reserve, call the box office at 828-257-4530 ext. 1, or email [email protected].

Reservations for groups (11 people or more): $11 each. To reserve, complete the Student Series Reservation Form. Please note that all group reservations require a deposit of $1 per ticket. Please contact the box office if you have questions.

Friday, March 21, 2025
Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures
Mar 21 2025 – Jan 4 2026 all-day
Biltmore Estate

Biltmore’s next exhibition is an unforgettable exploration of the culture of ancient Egypt, the time of Tutankhamun, the search for and thrilling discovery of his tomb, and the treasures found within.

The event hailed as the world’s most complete Tutankhamun exhibition becomes all the more fascinating in its Biltmore presentation—this is the only experience that reveals the historical connections between the monumental discovery and the Vanderbilt-Cecil family.

This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition premieres March 21 in Amherst at Deerpark®. Reserve your admission tickets and special admission-inclusive overnight packages today.

Masquerade
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Center Student Series Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Grades 6–12 • Show Length: 60 min.

Inspire your future generation of creative thinkers with a show unlike anything they’ve seen before: a truly unique, intra-active theatrical dance work where reality and fiction intertwine.

Reservations for individuals (9 people or less): $12 each. To reserve, call the box office at 828-257-4530 ext. 1, or email [email protected].

Reservations for groups (10 people or more): $11 each. To reserve, complete the Student Series Reservation Form. Please note that all group reservations require a deposit of $1 per ticket. Please contact the box office if you have questions.

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs returns to the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on March 21, 2025.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
2nd Annual WNC Brain Injury Awareness Forum
Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 27 @ 8:00 pm
APEX Brain Centers

What does the future of brain injury care look like?

Join APEX Brain Centers, Dali Singh, LMT, CYT, and CST, Gus Vickery, MD and Erica Rawls on March 26th for our 2nd Annual Brain Injury Forum to learn about leading-edge therapies such as Low-Level Laser Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Peptide Therapy. Also, hear more about progressive rehabilitation strategies, craniosacral therapy, advanced laboratory testing, and more.

Who You Will Be Hearing From:

Dr. Michael Trayford and Dr. Henry Zaremba (APEX Brain Centers) – Low-level laser and hyperbaric oxygen therapies for traumatic and acquired brain injury. Advanced laboratory diagnostics.
Dali Singh (Balanced Manual Therapy) – Craniosacral therapy for brain injury.
Dr. Gus Vickery (Authentic Health) – Peptide and other metabolic therapies for brain healing.
Erica Rawls (Hinds’ Feet Farm) – Day and residential programs for brain injury survivors. Unmasking Brain Injury project.

– In-person attendees must have a ticket
– Seating is limited; secure your ticket on Eventbrite
– Live stream on Facebook
– Refreshments will be provided

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Slice Standup Comedy Contest
Mar 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pulp Lounge

Thursday March 27, 7:00p-9:00p, doors at 6:30p

The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge
103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
These shows sellout!
Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
Free snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!
How it Works:
Comics who are on the show will do 3-5m of comedy depending on how many sign up to participate. The show’s top comics will be selected by the paid audience in an anonymous ballet after all comics perform their sets.
Audience will select their favorite top comics of the evening who will be brought back to compete in our next round, date TBA. There are 3 competition rounds and a finale 5 comic Pageant who will vie for the crown, Asheville top-comic title & cash prize.

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Bunny Hopper Express
Mar 29 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad welcomes back the Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train, March 29 & 30! This 4 and half-hour round trip special event train departs the historic Bryson City Depot at 11:00 am and will travel through the Smoky Mountains to our picturesque layover destination for Easter-themed activities and Egg Hunt.

Passengers will be on the lookout for those train-hopping bunnies who have snuck on to take a free ride! Festivities include an Easter egg hunt with prizes, a give-away bag with activities to enjoy during the train ride, and a yummy Easter treat for our junior railroaders to enjoy at the layover. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pictures with our bunny hoppers, so do not forget your camera!

Sunday, March 30, 2025
Bunny Hopper Express
Mar 30 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad welcomes back the Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train, March 29 & 30! This 4 and half-hour round trip special event train departs the historic Bryson City Depot at 11:00 am and will travel through the Smoky Mountains to our picturesque layover destination for Easter-themed activities and Egg Hunt.

Passengers will be on the lookout for those train-hopping bunnies who have snuck on to take a free ride! Festivities include an Easter egg hunt with prizes, a give-away bag with activities to enjoy during the train ride, and a yummy Easter treat for our junior railroaders to enjoy at the layover. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pictures with our bunny hoppers, so do not forget your camera!

New Moon Serenity Sound Bath!
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Center or Spiritual Living Asheville

Join me in honoring the New Moon by immersing yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath! The New Moon is a perfect time to set intentions for growth and new possibilities.

Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.

Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.

The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 12:45 PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.

This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. (Suggested Value $25) Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.

Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Center Student Series TheaterWorksUSA presents Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.*
Grades PreK–2 • Show Length: 60 min.

*Please note: These Student Series performances are currently wait list only.

Featuring an innovative mix of songs and feathers, this musical is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.

Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. To reserve, call the box office at 828-257-4530 ext. 1, or email [email protected].

Reservations for groups (11 people or more): $11 each. To reserve, complete the Student Series Reservation Form. Please note that all group reservations require a deposit of $1 per ticket. Please contact the box office if you have questions.

PLEASE NOTE: These shows are currently wait list only. Completing the Student Series Reservation Form will add the group to the waiting list.

Friday, April 4, 2025
Harlem Globetrotters 2025
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs. 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 8 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 9 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Friday, April 11, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 11 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sunday, April 13, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Saturday, April 19, 2025
Hendo Earth Fest
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visitor Center

The purpose of the Hendo Earth Fest is to promote community education for all ages on environmental and sustainable practices, inspire action, and renew and expand commitments to protect our planet. Local and regional environmental allies focus on participation/hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to educate, renew and expand action to protect our Western North Carolina environment and natural resources. In our first inaugural 2023 festival, we saw approximately 2,000+ participants!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Hudson Valley
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hudson Valley. Game starts at 6:35pm.