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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.

Monday, October 13, 2025
Autumn at the Opry Vol. 2
Oct 13 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

October 10 – 26

Grab your guitars and dust off your cowboy boots before heading out to the Playhouse Barn for Autumn at the Opry, Vol. 2. This popular country extravaganza is back with all new music and showcases everything from bluegrass to honky-tonk, tin pan alley to pop standards, and the blues to rock-n-roll.  Join our world-class musicians and singers in this ode to The Grand Ole Opry. We guarantee a hand-clappin,’ foot-stompin’ good time.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Autumn at the Opry Vol. 2
Oct 14 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

October 10 – 26

Grab your guitars and dust off your cowboy boots before heading out to the Playhouse Barn for Autumn at the Opry, Vol. 2. This popular country extravaganza is back with all new music and showcases everything from bluegrass to honky-tonk, tin pan alley to pop standards, and the blues to rock-n-roll.  Join our world-class musicians and singers in this ode to The Grand Ole Opry. We guarantee a hand-clappin,’ foot-stompin’ good time.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Racial Justice Workshop
Oct 14 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.

 

Camera Club Meeting
Oct 14 @ 1:00 pm

The Camera Club of Hendersonville Presents:

Critique Session at the Unitarian Church, 409 E. Patterson St, from 1-3pm.

For more information please visit our website.

 

WNC Vets for Peace
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm

Firestorm Books Presents:

WNC Vets for Peace

Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices. We inform the public of the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. Our network is comprised of over 140 chapters worldwide whose work includes: educating the public, advocating for a dismantling of the war economy, providing services that assist veterans and victims of war, and most significantly, working to end all wars.

More information at http://www.vfp099.org.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Autumn at the Opry Vol. 2
Oct 15 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

October 10 – 26

Grab your guitars and dust off your cowboy boots before heading out to the Playhouse Barn for Autumn at the Opry, Vol. 2. This popular country extravaganza is back with all new music and showcases everything from bluegrass to honky-tonk, tin pan alley to pop standards, and the blues to rock-n-roll.  Join our world-class musicians and singers in this ode to The Grand Ole Opry. We guarantee a hand-clappin,’ foot-stompin’ good time.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Autumn at the Opry Vol. 2
Oct 16 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

October 10 – 26

Grab your guitars and dust off your cowboy boots before heading out to the Playhouse Barn for Autumn at the Opry, Vol. 2. This popular country extravaganza is back with all new music and showcases everything from bluegrass to honky-tonk, tin pan alley to pop standards, and the blues to rock-n-roll.  Join our world-class musicians and singers in this ode to The Grand Ole Opry. We guarantee a hand-clappin,’ foot-stompin’ good time.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Drawing or Painting at John Mac Kah Studio
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am

John Mac Kah Studio Presents: Drawing or Painting

Register anytime.

Classes, Workshops, and Private Fine Art Instruction.

– Monday & Thursday, 9-4 p.m.

John Mac Kah Studio, 122 Riverside Dr., Studio H, Asheville
(828) 225-5000, www.JohnMacKah.com

 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Oct 16 @ 5:30 pm

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force meeting’s are on the third Thursday of the month.  The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and is held in room A-109 at the City of Asheville Public Works Building at 161 S. Charlotte Street.   You can enter the building from the north end, where the parking lot and bike rack are.

This year’s meeting dates will be:

  • January 18

  • February 15

  • March 15

  • April 19

  • May 17

  • June 21

  • July 19

  • Aug 16

  • Sep 20

  • Oct 18

  • Nov 15

  • Dec 20.

Keith Urban High and Alive World Tour
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Keith Urban is bringing the HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR with special guests Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen and Karley Scott Collinsto to Bon Secours Wellness Arena 10/16! Tickets on sale Friday 12/13 @ 10AM.

Tickets are available at the GSP International Airport Box Office located at the arena from the on sale through show day while supplies last. Box Office hours vary but we are generally open M-F 10AM-2PM.

Live Music w/Station Underground
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm

Creekside Taphouse Presents:

Live Music w/Station Underground

8 Beverly Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

Alien Music Club
Oct 16 @ 9:00 pm

Barley’s Presents:

Alien Music Club

Alien Music Club is an eclectic blend of alternative music in diverse musical genres ranging from all forms of rock to jazz to funk to anything in between with intelligent lyrics and a playful sense of humor.

Barley’s is located at 42 Biltmore Avenue in Downtown Asheville, NC 28801

Phone:(828) 255-0504

International w/ DJ Flypaper
Oct 16 @ 9:00 pm

The Double Crown Presents: International w/ DJ Flypaper

Inside Double Crown

375 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC 28806

Friday, October 17, 2025
Autumn at the Opry Vol. 2
Oct 17 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

October 10 – 26

Grab your guitars and dust off your cowboy boots before heading out to the Playhouse Barn for Autumn at the Opry, Vol. 2. This popular country extravaganza is back with all new music and showcases everything from bluegrass to honky-tonk, tin pan alley to pop standards, and the blues to rock-n-roll.  Join our world-class musicians and singers in this ode to The Grand Ole Opry. We guarantee a hand-clappin,’ foot-stompin’ good time.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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She Kills Monsters
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

She Kills Monsters is a heartfelt and humorous story about Agnes, who discovers her late sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. As she navigates Tilly’s fantasy world, Agnes uncovers hidden truths about her sister’s life, grief, and their bond, blending fantasy adventure with real-world emotions. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night by the Montford Park Players. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Autumn at the Opry Vol. 2
Oct 18 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

October 10 – 26

Grab your guitars and dust off your cowboy boots before heading out to the Playhouse Barn for Autumn at the Opry, Vol. 2. This popular country extravaganza is back with all new music and showcases everything from bluegrass to honky-tonk, tin pan alley to pop standards, and the blues to rock-n-roll.  Join our world-class musicians and singers in this ode to The Grand Ole Opry. We guarantee a hand-clappin,’ foot-stompin’ good time.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Family Meditation Session
Oct 18 @ 10:30 am

Family Meditation Session

Family Meditation sessions are designed to help parents and children practice, play, and bond together. And kids get exposed to the practice and value of mindfulness meditation.

Each session begins with a short meditation period, followed by mindful activities for both adults and kids. Sessions may also include mindful movement, play, music, or other appropriate group activities to compliment the session’s theme.

175 Weaverville Rd
Suite H
Asheville, NC 28804

Goin’ Across the Mountain
Oct 18 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Goin’ Across the Mountain

Goin’ Across The Mountain is eight hours of the best in Contemporary/Traditional and Historical Bluegrass Music on The Flagship Bluegrass Station, WNCW-FM in Spindale, NC.

Peace Garden Maintenance
Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm